Romantic Escape 107 Year Old Cozy Village Farmhouse Sperryville, Virginia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 47820

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Location: Sperryville, Virginia, USA (1.5 hrs from Washington, DC; 5 mins to Shenandoah Nat'l Park)

Accommodations:  Two-Story, Single-Family Home, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

THE HOUSE ON WATER STREET
Enjoy romantic cozy elegance and total privacy in our newly renovated, 107-year-old farmhouse located along the banks of the Thornton River in Sperryville, Virginia. Enjoy the stars in our dark skies while you sit on the front porch, lulled by the gentle sounds of the river. Come to Rappahannock County to heal your soul. NB: TOTAL PRIVACY ASSURED BECAUSE YOU HAVE FULL AND PRIVATE USE OF THE ENTIRE HOUSE! YOU DO NOT SHARE WITH OTHER GUESTS.

Tell us your dream getaway and we help to make it come true! Our services range from the most indulgent to the most exciting and challenging. Your weekend can be as active or restful as you desire. Imagine having a massage at the house by a professional therapist and, after a rest, being served an elegant gourmet farm house dinner... all without ever setting foot outside the door! Alternately, we offer guided hikes in Shenandoah National Park that range from easy to world class level canyoneering experiences.

Dine at the famous five star Inn at Little Washington. Visit award winning Virginia wineries.Enjoy hiking on your own and wild life viewing in Shenandoah National Park, just ten minutes away. Experience the peace of our hills and mountains with horseback riding, or even fox hunting.

In addition to dining at the Inn at Little Washington, walk to the Thornton River Grille,galleries and shops. Long View Gallery, featuring outstanding contemporary artists, is just a stroll away. Savour freshly made breakfast/lunch food, breads and pastries from Pellegatta's Eatery and Stonewall Abbey (fine espresso and cappuccino!). Enjoy lunch/dinner or Sunday brunch at the Thornton River Grille (two minute walk)and Rae's on Main Street or Griffin Tavern,in Flint Hill (just minutes away).

Gourmet catered Farm House dinner - with the chef design your own menu which may include grass fed meats, fresh organic vegetables from local farms. Our Ethiopian chef provides an exotic dinner with coffee ceremony. Order ahead and pick up gourmet take out from Epicurious Cow (ECOW). The Corner Store, a step back in time, has basic groceries, excellent meat and an extensive wine selection.

Perfect setting for small family gatherings, weekend with friends, business planning retreats. We can help you schedule a variety of activities such as visiting award winning wineries, group party at Sperryville Pottery, yoga, massage and spa servies, herbal discovery, creating art from nature, hiking, drumming circles. Pre-wedding activity: Ideal for peaceful alternative "bachelorette" parties. Enjoy your stay at The House on Water Street where the bride and bridesmaids can just hang out, or schedule some of the activities above.

Full self-serve continental breakfast is provided.

Address: 14 Water Street PO Box 295 Sperryville, VA 22740

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Central heat and air conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: two car garage
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Plenty of room in parking area
  • Gas Fireplace: Glass front Vermont Castings Propane log stove - very cozy!
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed: Antique Brass Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Antique brass beds
  • Crib: One full size crib and one port-a-crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV - 40 channels
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: limited selection
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen. Tea/coffee and full self-sevice continental brakfast provided.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: Catered gourmet farm house dinners available.
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: bring your own charcoal
  • Gazebo: Better than a gazebo. This is a converted Spring House with double glass doors and windows. Great for sipping evening wine or morning tea.
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: We are located in the foothills of the luminous Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Communications
  • Telephone: You can make local calls on the house phone but must have a calling card for long distance.
  • Cell Phone: Very, very limited. Only Sprint is available in some parts of the county. Don't count on it.
  • Broadband Internet: DSL with WIFI
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): WIFI is fully available for your use.
• Other Amenities
  • New eliptical trainer for your use. Heart Pine Floors Two Bathrooms, One with Tub/Shower, One w/Claw Foot Tub, The stairs in this house are steep, consistent with turn-of-the-century construction
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: For very young children the stairs will present a challenge to parents for safety.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Dine at the Inn at Little Washington. We can personalize your visit with visits to award winning wineries, massages, spa services, pottery classes, bark/clayworkshops, yoga, drumming circles, etc, All are within five minutes of Water Street, or at the house, Private visit to the Studio of well-known Artist Jeanne Drevas can be arranged, Live performances and movies at The Theatre in Washington, Virginia, seven minutes from the house, Visit many art galleries, including Long View Gallery, featuring outstanding contemporary artists, just a stroll away

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1-2 Persons .. $170/one night .. $300/two nights .. $ 420/three nights.
3-4 Persons .. $340/one night .. $600/two nights .. $ 840/three nights.
5-6 Persons .. $500/one night .. $900/two nights .. $1260/three nights.
Off Season Rates Available.
**NB: Rental is for the Entire House. You Do Not Share with Anyone.
Best value is 6 persons for three nights, equivalent of $70 per person per night!
Lodging Tax Added to the Total Bill. Family discount available for multiday stays.
Minimum two nights/four people certain weekends

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/13/09
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  Brooke Carnot , Washington, DC
  • My husband, our three children and our good friend from England who is fit at 92 stayed in the House on Water Street on Columbus Day 2009. We each loved our stay enormously. I was most surprised to hear the children say pleadingly, "I love this house Mommy. Please can we come back?" Fortunately, I won't let them down. We loved our stay so much we will certainly return. Barbara thoughtfully left books dog-eared for me about an area in Italy she knew I had visited and Lego for my children who built structures when any moment was free. The coffee and breakfast fixings in the fridge were a nice touch. I made a note of the Turkish towels - I want some in my bathroom! In the area, I would recommend highly dinner at the Thorton River Grill; hiking St. Mary's Rock from the parking lot at Skyline Drive; and walking around both the towns of Sperryville and (Little) Washington. Thank you and look forward to returning soon.
• 09/21/09
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  Sara Allen , Washington, DC USA
  • My family stayed at the House on Water Street for the weekend of our wedding, September 12th 2009. The house itself is lovely. It has that old country feel that makes you feel warm and comfortable, but it also has all the modern conveniences you'd want(free Wi-fi was a plus) and a helpful directory of local attractions and activities. Barabara was incredibly helpful too. She left us her phone number to answer any questions we had, and she came over when we first arrived to help show us around. Barbara was also quite flexible and generous, giving us a family rate and allowing us to have dinner guests. She even let us use a table, some votive candles from her daughter's wedding, and lent us a beautiful table cloth to decorate! Super nice! Everyone loved the coffee and breakfast treats left neatly in the fridge and freezer. I would highly recommend the House on Water Street and am so grateful to Barbara for her hospitality. She may have some of our family coming to visit in the near future.
• 07/25/09
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  Helene ,
  • 3 nights--5 friends. We loved it! We relaxed, read, played games, did a jigsaw puzzle, had a fabulous dinner at the Thornton River Grill (to celebrate 2 birthdays), hiked in Shenandoah Park, had a massage, shopped--generally had a great time. Can't wait to return. The house is perfection...
• 06/30/09
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  Clark , Gaithersburg, MD
  • barbara, Our group, Ride Allegheny, had a great time staying at your house. All the comments from the guys was how nice it was and how much we enjoyed Sperryville - again. We call our ride "Almost Heaven", since we ride atop Skyline Drive from Harrisonburg to Sperryville. The ride up is a real gut-buster but the ride down is "awesome dude!" We really think your little house is perfect for us and its a nice short walk over to The Grille for dinner. We also like Rea's and the "Apple Guy" who said you are nice people. We got an excellent collection of micro brews over at the small store which we enjoyed before dinner. The ride out of town was great since we only had hills to deal with instead of mountains. Riding through the horse country to Middleburg was beautiful and we had a nice lunch at the Red Horse Inn. From there we rode on to Leesburg before crossing the Potomac at Whites Ferry into Maryland and then on home to Gaithersburg. It was around 150 miles over the two days. Sore legs and butts for all. We plan to do it again next year and stay at your place. Thanks, Clark
• 06/13/09
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  Terry Siegel , Summerville SC
  • The House On Water Street was the perfect location for my daughters surprise bridal shower! I was looking for a venue that could accommodate girls form all over the country and Ireland and I couldn't have picked a more beautiful peaceful setting. Its location and proximity to the wineries was perfect for our relaxing pre-wedding get-away!! Our hosts couldn't have been more helpful - all of our needs were attended to and anticipated. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!! Terry Siegel
• 04/16/09
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  Jessica , Los Angeles, CA
  • My kids and I stayed for 2 nights in early April and it was perfect! The drive from Dulles is easy, we had a wonderful (but a bit pricey) dinner at the Thorne River Grill that night and then spent the evening relaxing by the fire at the House On Water Street. The next day we hiked Old Rag (fun!) and then got to come back to "base camp" with its big fluffy towels, hot showers and peace and comfort! We can't wait to come back. My kids (10 & 13) loved it too! Thanks for setting up such a great spot! -- Jessica Roddy
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Hiking adventures were supported by our partner, Shenandoah Mountain Guides. This is a terrific family getaway. Barbara
• 04/07/09
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  Laura Wyman ,
  • I want to thank you Barbara for a fantastic stay as usual. My husband and I needed a couple days away from our home renovation to relax and your house is such a great place. As usual it was comfortable, and was so peaceful. The breakfast was perfect and all the necessities of home. Thank you again for the 3rd time and will be back soon. Laura Wyman
• 01/29/09
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  barb , york, pa
  • We had a great stay after a long day of hiking the Old Rag trail. It was marvelous to be able to come back to wonderful amenities and a short walk to a great pizza place. Thanks for sharing this home with us!
• 12/01/08
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  • The House on Water Street is great for a weekend getaway! Barbara did an excellent job coordinating all the events we wanted to experience. Definitely recommend a stay!
• 11/24/08
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  Melissa , Chicago, IL
  • I just got back from a bachelorette/bridal shower weekend with friends at The House on Water Street, and I wanted to add an extremely positive comment about my experience. Barbara really set up an excellent weekend for us. The house is beautiful - immaculately clean, well stocked with everything you could need, and super comfortable (the best towels I have experienced in a long time!!!). Dinner at the tavern was incredible, as was our limo wine tour with Gary (he's fabulous!). Definitely do the in-house massages and ABSOLUTELY do the drum circle - it sounds silly but was one of the best moments. We are already planning to go back and do some hiking with this quaint and adorable home as our base. I would highly recommend it!!! The only caution? The walls are paper thin - you hear everything from upstairs as if the people were downstairs, so make sure you really like the people you are with!

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