Lower Rawley Cabin Bordering George Washington National Forest

• Cant wait to go back

  Cant wait to go back

  • Guest Sandra
  • Date of stay 04/26/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  From the moment we arrived the owners were extremely helpful in giving us directions to great trails, fishing and local shopping. We received fresh organic eggs from the chicken coupe right on the property, my son really enjoyed seeing the chickens and so did our dogs! The cabin was clean and had all amenities we needed to make it a great trip, my son loved staying up in the loft area. Our dogs are like our children too and they had a blast running all over the place and teasing the chickens. We will come back, we absolutely loved the privacy and sitting out watching the birds. We saw bear, deer, humming birds, pheasants, and wild turkey. We went to a few fishing holes in the area, and the locals were very nice as well. The creek running behind the neighbors yard was just beautiful the dogs and my son got a chance to dip their toes in, and the home owner was just the sweetest lady. We really felt at home and surrounded by good friends and neighbors, thats what mountain living is all about!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Loved this cabin and Rawley Springs

  Loved this cabin and Rawley Springs

  • Guest S
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/21/13
  Wow. What a place. It was beautiful. Both the cabin and the area. Evelyn across the road was very friendly and the river flowing behind her house was breathtaking. Simply beautiful. As for the cabin, you couldn't beat the bed. It was super comfortable. Best night sleep I have had in a long time. Can't wait to come back.

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• A Very Special Cabin

  A Very Special Cabin

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/21/13
  This cabin is a very special place to come and stay. We love listening to the brook across the road from the front porch swing. All guests should look for the opportunity to meet the neoghbor Evelyn who lives across the road. She even showed us her home, which is like no other. She invited to sit on her back porch over looking the brook as well. The cabin is a great place to take a walk. The cabin is just what you would envision a cabin being. We loved spending the Winter nights beside the warm fire. Kitchen had everything you need to prepare meals. Cabin has a washer and dryer too. Great place to watch the birds. Katie & Steven are perfect hosts. We could not have asked for more. You won't be disappointed.

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• Cabin paradise

  Cabin paradise

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 04/12/13
  • Review Submitted 04/17/13
  Remarkable value. Beautiful place. Great people. They really care about the little things. Stay once and become a repeat guests for life.

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• Retreat to Rawley Springs

  Retreat to Rawley Springs

  • Guest William C.
  • Date of stay 04/03/13
  • Review Submitted 04/11/13
  My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Lower Rawley Springs Cabin. Our hosts greeted us upon arrival with a fire going in the wood stove, and they made very clear that we were welcome to call upon them for any questions or assistance we needed. The location was just what we were looking for; away from it all but not too far from Harrisonburg. The cabin was outfitted to meet our needs in the kitchen, in terms of internet access, and in terms of comfort, bedding, bathroom, and cleanliness. I did need to call upon my fire building and maintaining skills to keep the place warm, but mostly those tasks just added to the charm. The owner is fully available to help out on this front if needed, plus I would not be surprised to learn central air and heat has been installed by next winter anyway. But even if it is, I'd still probably prefer to build a fire. While the cabin is not stream side, the sound of Gum Run is omnipresent and exploring that run plus the nearby Dry River turned out to be one the pleasant surprises of our stay. We particularly enjoyed just walking the immediate area and exploring upstream of Gum Run and walking to Blue Hole. The nearby hike to Signal Knob, just west on US 33, was also a positive surprise and time well spent. Overall, we happily recommend the Lower Rawley Cabin, and look forward to returning to Rawley Springs.

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• A Lovely Cabin in the Woods

  A Lovely Cabin in the Woods

  • Guest Shawn H.
  • Date of stay 03/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/22/13
  My wife, 2 of our children, and I enjoyed our stay here. The photos don't do justice to the experience. The Jones' are excellent hosts! We were delighted to find such a gem so close to home(for us). The wood stove kept the whole place very comfortable, no need for the auxiliary heat sources. Everything is clean and very comfortable. Next time we stay will be with all of our children, plenty of space, indoors and out! The kitchen was fun to cook in, cozy and furnished with plenty of utensils. If you like watching birds, there are feeders to watch right out the kitchen windows. The George Washington N.F. is an easy hike. The stream (Gum Run) begs to be watched and photographed if that is your hobby. We highly recommend that you give this cabin and the Jones' family a try! Shawn

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• Great weekend at the cabin

  Great weekend at the cabin

  • Guest Max B.
  • Date of stay 03/08/13
  • Review Submitted 03/15/13
  We really enjoyed our cabin experience. The hosts were a true class act, personally showed me hikes in the area, and even jumped in the freezing cold river to build a rock bridge for my friends and I! Ha, talk about a story we'll be rehashing at the next visit... Cabin was lovely, accommodations suited us well. And don't miss Evelyn, she's a riot. Thanks for the cabin experience!

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• Such a nice trip

  Such a nice trip

  • Guest JB d.
  • Date of stay 03/04/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  this cabin is wonderful, it's a quiet and peaceful place. When we arrived, Steven warm welcome us in front of a burned wood stove. He, also, provided us a very good address for dinning in Harrisonburg, so my wife could really rest. We enjoyed so much our stay that we already gave the address to our multinational friends. A we said in France for the best place, 'This place deserves the trip'. COL [French Army] JB & Anne de Fontenilles

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• Such a nice place

  Such a nice place

  • Guest Anne H.
  • Date of stay 03/04/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  We discovered a wonferful quiet place. The wood stove has been burned by Steven who warmly welcomed us. The cabin is confortable and pretty with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Steven gave us the address of a tasteful restaurant so my wife could rest ;-) The area permitted long peaceful walks. We enjoyed so much than we gave the address to our Multinational friends. ''A tout point de vue c'est un lieu superbe qui merite d'etre connu et visité'' As we say in France, for best places, 'deserves the trip' COL [French Army] JB & Anne de FTS

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• Best adventure ever!

  Best adventure ever!

  • Guest erica b.
  • Date of stay 01/01/13
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  I took 4 friends and myself on this adventure to this amazing cabin in the woods! I never expected how lovely and quit and all around BEAUTIFUL! The owners were full of very wonderful hospitality and made us feel at home. Im an outdoors kinda girl and this adventure was to great to fit into words. Waking up to the birds and sounds of a flowing stream made me want to stay forever. The only thing i could have wished for was to stay! I was sad when we had to pack up and leave :/ but i will be back this summer for sure! I CAN NOT WAIT!

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Additional information about rental rates

We do allow for one night stays at certain times. If the automated booking system will not allow you to book a one night stay, please email us so we can give you a quote for a one night stay. Please note, we only allow a night stay over a weekend if that is the only night that is still available.

Fees:

• Pet Fee: $49 + tax
• Property Damage Protection Fee PDP: $49 + tax
• Tax Rate 10%

Cancellation policy:

Dear ______________, 1 Thank you for choosing Lower Rawley Cabin for your visit. We truly hope that you have a pleasant stay. The property is located at: 11829 Gum Run Trail Hinton, VA 22831 Phone 540-867-5577 (Cabin Phone Number) Your confirmation is as follows: Check-in date: _______________, 2013 after 4:00 pm EST Check-out date: _______________, 2013 before 11 am EST Number of adults: _____ (no more than 10 though) Each extra adult past 2 may be charged an additional $35 per adult. Number of children: _______ Pets: _______ Your deposit of $ _________is due currently. The second payment of $________ is due on or before ___________, 2013. The third payment of $_______________ is due on or before, 2013. Payment in full of the following fees shall be due within 10 days of booking or as scheduled via online payment option: Weekend Rate $________ a night (plus tax) Week Night Rate $___________ a night (plus tax). Pet Cleaning Fee $__________ pet cleaning fee Property Damage Protection (PDP) $___49.00_____ (Non Refundable) Refundable Deposit__$0.00___ TOTAL Due $_____________ Total Paid $____0.00______ Made by Cash, Check, VRBO The total payment is due on or before ___________________, 2013 Please sign and return the attached rental agreement. As soon as we receive your full payment, we will provide key and instructions for entry to the property. Thanks and have a great stay! Rental Agreement 2 This Short Term Rental Agreement is made by and between: Steven Robert Jones/Katie Pitre Jones (“Homeowner”) and _______________ (“Guest”) as of the date last set forth on the signature page of this Agreement. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Property: The property is located at: 11829 Gum Run Trail Hinton, VA 22831 The property is furnished and includes: refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven combo, coffee maker, toaster, silverware, dinning utensils, plates, cups, bedding, and towels (bedding and towels provided for weekend or weekly rentals. Monthly renters please bring your own favorite fabrics, or we will clean linens for a charge of $49 per week.) 2. Rental Party: The rental party shall consist of Guest and the following persons: __________________________________, Address: Please Provide names of all persons staying at the cabin: __________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ 3. Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is limited to 8 non-related persons or 13 related persons with at least 2 being children. An additional charge of $25 per person per night for guests in addition to 2 non-related persons may be assessed. 4. Term of the Lease: The lease begins at __4:00___ p.m. on ______________, 2013 “Arrival Date”) and ends at 11 a.m. on ___________, 2013 (the “Departure Date”). 5. Minimum Stay: This property requires a 1-2 night minimum stay. Longer minimum stays may be required during holiday periods. If a rental is rented for less than 1 day, the guest will be charged the 1-night rate. During peak seasons guests may be charged a fee for staying only one night. 3 6. Rental Rules: Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules attached as Exhibit A at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Guest permits on the property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the property. 7. Access: Guest shall allow Homeowner access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Homeowner shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner. 8. Rental Rate and Fees: a. Property Damage Protection Coverage of $49 - $89 (includes up to $1,500 in property damage protection for the cabin) shall be made at time of reservation. A payment of 100% is due within 30 days of booking. Last minute reservations are accepted but full payment is due when reserving. If the premises appear dirty or damaged upon Arrival, Guest shall inform Homeowner immediately. Rental Rate. Payment in full of the following fees shall be due within ten days of booking or according to online scheduled payment plan: 9. Cancellation Policy: If Guest wishes to cancel his/her reservation or if guest leaves before departure date, the deposit and payment for stay will be refunded as follows: 75% if canceled 90 days prior to the arrival 50% if canceled 60 days prior to the arrival 25% if canceled 45 days prior to the arrival 0% if canceled less than 30 days prior to the arrival or after time of arrival (No refund for stay shall be given due to early departure) 10. Insurance: We encourage all renters to purchase traveler insurance. We cannot give refunds or credits if guest fails to purchase insurance to protect themselves. Insurance is available for as little as $39 through VRBO & Homeaway. Please purchase this insurance in case you had to cancel your reservation. We cannot refund money accept according the above stated cancellation refund policy 11. Payment: Acceptable payment methods are cash, check, or credit card. Checks have to be received within 14 days of booking. Credit Card must be paid through VRBO or Homeaway website. Please make checks out to Katie Pitre Jones or Steven Robert Jones Rental Rules: 1. Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere inside the cabin or on the front or back porches or screened in porch and any smoking items used outside in approved areas must be disposed of properly. Remnants of smoking items left at cabin or grounds or evidence of smoking in cabin, will result in a forfeit of deposit or additional charges. 2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may stay overnight in the property with the prior approval of the owners. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest. Guest shall not cause or allow unreasonable loud noise or activity that might disturb the comforts of other persons living in the area. Please keep voices down (especially at night) when outside and on the screened in porch. 4 3. All of the units are privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. 4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order (as are when arriving). 5. Only use appliances for their intended uses. 6. PETS are permitted only with prior approval. A pet cleaning fee of up to $75 is applied to cost of stay. 7. Parking: PARKING PASSES – Parking passes are located inside the unit. Renters must display parking pass in the car at all times. Failure to display may result in towing of vehicle at renter's expense. Leave the parking passes inside the unit upon departure. Parking is limited to 4 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner. No Passes are needed at this time. NO PARKING ON THE GRASS PLEASE. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit for nightly or weekend rentals only, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. Sorry; we do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the cabin. Guest staying more than a week will need to bring their own linens. 9. Fireplace: The fireplace is a wood stove. There is wood provided at the cabin. Fireplace is NOT allowed to be used during Summer rental periods. If you are unfamiliar with how to start a fire in the wood stove, please contact property owners for instructions. Please don't put anything in the fireplace other than wood. There are also central heat / A/C for the cabin that can be used whenever needed. 10. Water and Septic: The cabin is on a well and septic systems. The well water is completely usable. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products or other improper material have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of the cost of repair. 11. Guest represents that he/she is more than 21 years old and that this entire agreement has been reviewed. 12. LEFT ITEMS: A $10.00 fee, plus shipping cost, applies to any Lost and Found items that are requested to be returned to Guests. Items found and not claimed within 30 days will be disposed of at the owner's discretion. 13. Storms: The day that the authorities order a mandatory evacuation order in a Severe Winter Freeze area or a mandatory evacuation in during a Hurricane Warning for Rockingham County, Virginia, we will refund: Any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered; Any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten the stay, to come in after the Hurricane Warning or Winter Storm Warning is lifted; and Any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the "Hurricane Warning" or Winter Storm Warning period. Mountain roads can be curvy and steep. Gravel drives are rough at times; we highly recommend four wheel drive and/or chains during the snow months. VDOT actually plows everything but the last two hundreds yards to the cabin. The cabin is almost always accessible by car (99% of the time), but if you do not have 4WD or chains, we have a 4WD and would be happy to drive you to the cabin on the rare occasion when there is too much snow for you to make it. We also have chains for our little Volvo which can easily make it to the cabin even in snow. Sorry there are no refunds due to road conditions. ZERO TOLERANCE: Guest and the members of his/her party shall not use or permit to be brought into the property any illegal controlled substances, firearms, or items hazardous to persons or property. If found, will result in forfeit of refund. No air rifles or shooting of any kind shall take place on the property. There is a free shooting range less than 12 miles away in the George Washington National Forest. Fireworks are also NOT permitted. Guest agrees to: Leave the premises in the same order as found; to return keys to OWNER/AGENT on 5 departure and not to exceed the maximum people as agreed herein. Water and lights must be turned off at departure to avoid deposit being charged. Any security deposit will not be returned until the premises have been inspected following the GUEST'S departure. If more than the above-numbered people are found to occupy the premises, or excessive clean up is required additional charges for linens and maid service will be levied against the GUEST and deducted from the Security Deposit. Such determination will be made at the discretion of the OWNER. The Security Deposit, plus reasonable costs of collection including attorney fees, if necessary to collect the same. Visitors of the GUEST will be the responsibility of the GUEST. By my signature below (or electronically agreeing), I hereby agree to the payments, terms and conditions of this lease. I agree that all rental monies are non-refundable per cancellation policy above. I have read my rights to purchase travel insurance. The parties agree to the terms of this Short Term Rental Agreement, as evidenced by the signatures set forth below. Please Provide Copy of Driver's License now or at arrival. Please also provide your Make, Model, and License Plate Number of car _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Owner: Katie Pitre Jones/Steven Robert Jones Date: ___________, 2013 Renter/Guest: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ Date: Referrals that result in at least a 3 night stay get YOU a night free on your next visit (3 night stay required to use the one free night). Referrals that result in a one night stay get You 25% off of one night stay of your next stay of at least 2 nights.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.