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The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia

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Entrance to The Tiny Red Barn
Exterior
Front porch
Exterior
Open living

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Lanexa, VA
  • Place, Stonehouse Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, New Kennt Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saude Creek Vineyard
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Room

1 King Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia

The Tiny Red Barn is a labor of love built by us for you on the Diascund Reservoir with water views, wooded trails and sunsets. Heavily wooded land with rolling trails, birds, deer, squirrels, turtles, chickens, and donkeys. A large amount of our property sits on the Diascund Reservoir which provides a whole other side of nature.

- Maximum stay - 7 nights
- We welcome traveling families and friends
- 1 dog welcome, use the dropdown when booking to add the dog.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE DIASCUND RESERVOIR
2/26
Current levels at 100%
What are you able to do at these levels?

Kayak
Canoe
Fish
Spot elusive creatures
Enjoy marvelous sunsets

Updates to Reservoir Levels when a significant change occurs

Mini Donkeys - we currently have several minis.

They are secured by a fence and have their own barn.

Adults, children and pets are strictly PROHIBITED from entering their fenced in area at any time without a host being present. DO NOT FEED or place hands, or fingers into their fenced in area.

If you wish to meet them and have a grooming session, we’ll do our best to make that happen .

If you are bringing a dog, make sure to enter that in the dropdown when booking as you would number of guests. There is a $50 dog fee.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Ensuring safety is the responsibility of the guest
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Events

No events allowed
No large gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Enter 1 pet in the dropdown. $50 pet fee required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum reservation age is 26. Maximum stay is 7 nights. NO 3rd party bookings accepted. ID must match reserving party.
A downloadable draft of the Vacation Rental Agreement is located under "rental agreement".
Answer or confirm to continue -A) What brings you to the area? B) Max stay, 7 nights. C) Return signed Rental Agreement when received via Docusign.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large gatherings
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Lanexa

Located in Lanexa, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Stonehouse Golf Club and Saude Creek Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Go-Karts Plus and Old Forge Sporting Clays. MagiQuest and Williamsburg Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lanexa, VA

What's nearby

  • Stonehouse Golf Club - 5 min drive - 8.9 km
  • New Kennt Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Saude Creek Vineyard - 10 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Kiskiack Golf Club - 10 min drive - 19.4 km
  • York River State Park - 14 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Williamsburg Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Drummers Smokehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia on Apr 27, 2026 start from $361, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of New Kennt Park, Stonehouse Golf Club, and Saude Creek Vineyard. Sweet Hall Marsh and Little Creek Reservoir Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 87 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in many VRBOs and this is easily one of the most incredible properties of all! It may be slightly off the beaten path but it is absolutely worth it! The property is beautiful with tranquil water views and the tiny barn is tastefully decorated with all amenities you would need. It was incredibly clean and comfortable. We have family in the Richmond area and cannot wait to return on our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, upscale cottage. Very well decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s the details that blew us away. Virginia and Steve have made every square foot of the Tiny Red Barn feel cozy and you feel completely at home. The quality of the home is one of the best we’ve stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing Property

Everything was wonderful! The property was perfect & it was a great place to visit with family who live close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at the Tiny Red Barn. The setting is spectacular - in the woods, on the water, so peaceful and private. The house is really lovely - beautifully decorated, loaded with charm, comfortable and cozy while somehow also being chic! It’s also well appointed, including good coffee, cookies and, such a treat- fresh eggs. Best of all, Virginia introduced us to her precious mini donkeys. They’re so sweet and it was educational for the kids and parents. We really loved this Vrbo stay and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always wonderful!

This is one of our favorite properties to visit! So beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect VA getaway!

Our family of five absolutely loved the Red Barn- the location looking over the lake was even better than we imagined when we booked! We will definitely recommend to anyone staying in the Williamsburg area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting with a lovingly maintained property

Beautiful setting with a lovingly maintained property, very respectful and responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Let’s do it again!

Our favorite VRBO so far! Checks all the boxes!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny Red Barn

Fantastic stay - property was lovely and great support from owners throughout process.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

what a wonderful Christmas getaway!

Absolutely gorgeous retreat in the woods. Incredible house, incredible location, incredible decorations!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Relaxing cabin in the country. Nice places to gather. Thoughtful hosts! Near Williamsburg and Richmond!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd stay in Williamsburg

My husband, dog, and I had the best stay at the Tiny Red Barn. This was our second stay here and we are already planning a third. Cant say enough positive things about this place and the hists themselves are amazing. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect quiet getaway close to everything!

We had a wonderful stay at the little red barn. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive and we arrived to fresh eggs and cookies! We were easily able to get to Richmond and Williamsburg from this location while also enjoying peace and quiet while at the house. It has all the amenities you could need. My personal favorite spot was the screened in porch overlooking the reservoir! It was the perfect relaxing way to start and end the day!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t miss this

I’m telling everyone about this cute barn! It was so relaxing and the atmosphere was just perfect for a weekend getaway! Everything is cared for. So relaxing! We stayed here and went into Williamsburg during the day - the drive was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely visit

We greatly enjoyed our time at the Tony Red Barn. This was a nice getaway for my spouse and I as we visited the area to spend some time in nature as well as revisit some American History. Thank you for sharing your vacation rental with us. We hope to revisit again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Peaceful Place

We celebrated our 5th anniversary here. It was the perfect place with quaint little touches, including fresh eggs, homemade soap, and cookies. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Little Sanctuary

Beautifully appointed, serene and perfect in every way. Just what we needed. An absolute delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeJeune M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s Trip

Great weekend getaway!!! Tranquil atmosphere with just the right amenities. Communication with the hosts was nice! Definitely a must do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Getaway

We could not have loved The Tiny Red Barn more. The nicest hosts who have thought of everything down to fresh cookies and eggs for your arrival. The cleanest rental we’ve stayed in! You will love all the detail and thought put into everything. The scenery is beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking and morning coffee in the screened in porch. So close to many things to do and great restaurants. We can’t wait to come back!!!
Can’t beat the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, peaceful retreat

This beautifully appointed little house was the perfect place for a girl's weekend. It's location on the water was so peaceful and a great place to get away from it all and relax. The owners are great to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Comfortable Stay

We stayed at The Little Red Barn while visiting family to celebrate a sweet 16. It was very clean and welcoming. There were some nice touches like farm fresh eggs, baked cookies and it was decortated for christmas. Overall 10/10, Host were kind andand responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we had stayed longer

Our family stumbled across this gem while looking for places to stay for a weekend near Williamsburg. The place was a dream to stay in, the hosts were wonderful and thought of so many details to make guests stay better (fresh eggs, Wi-Fi QR code, lighter and starter logs for the fire pit, all the cooking utensils, the list goes on), and the whole time we were in colonial Williamsburg our 6 yo wanted to go back to the little red barn. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer to properly enjoy the property!
Fresh eggs provided by the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing wknd

Myself, my son and grandson enjoyed our stay thoroughly! Will be back again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Perfect getaway for teens and adults. House was wonderful and had everything you could need. Hosts were fantastic and gave great recommendations for local spots and a goat farm. We will definitely return again and will recommend this oasis to all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Virginia and Stephen

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We are a husband and wife team with many years of experience in remodeling homes and spaces, building, and property management. We are excited to share our 26 acres of nature with water views and access to anyone that wants a true getaway. We built The Tiny Red Barn in 2021. It provides the perfect location for resetting and refreshing. We look forward to your visit.

Why they chose this property

In 2013 we decided to leave NYC after Stephens lifelong residency, to come to Virginia to get away from the stress of the big apple. We set out to tour many rural areas in search of a perfect location to build an Arts and Crafts home. We arrived at this property and took the long walk from the street to the waterfront. It was winter. As we walked over the hill, we were able to see hundreds of geese sitting on the layer of ice that had covered the reservoir. Moments later they heard us, lifted off the ice in unison and flew overhead chattering like a beautiful chorus of nature. Yep, that was it. To have this scene knowing there was much more to come, we found our forever home. For us it's the ultimate water-view that will never threaten our location.

What makes this property unique

Off the beaten path. Water views, kayaking and canoeing, fishing if desired. No bustle, no rush.

Relaxing stay for families, girls getaway, history buffs. Historic Williamsburg is just 35 minutes from The Tiny Red Barn.

Note: We are a semi rural location, but just 15 minutes from anything you could need. Interstate, grocery, restaurants etc.

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