Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse
About the property
- Chateau / Country House4400 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms6
- Sleeps16
- Bathrooms5
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Chateau / Country House, 6 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 5.5 Baths, (Sleeps 16)
Chestnut Oak Farm is a luxurious western-style lodge retreat on a 90 acre horse farm near the base of Old Rag Mountain. The lodge was constructed in 2009 using granite blocks from the farm and huge Virginia pine logs in a western style of rustic elegance. The lodge is surrounded by decks and porches to take in the magnificent view over Hidden Valley, Old Rag Mountain, the farm's twin ponds, and the horses grazing in the fields. The lodge is equipped with a Chef's Kitchen, huge dining room (we have seated sixteen), double-sided fireplace, baby grand piano, screened porch, and covered porch. The main lodge house has three Master Bedrooms, and two other large bedrooms with a shared bath. Downstairs is a walkout game room with foosball, ping pong, bar, and a fire pit/movie pit with 52' screen TV. The outdoor 8 person hot tub is steps away, overlooking the pond.
150 feet down the hill below the pond is the 'Guest' Treehouse. The treehouse is a cedar sided two level cabin-style house which sleeps six, with full bath and kitchen--and an optional fire pole exit for the adventurous. This treetop aerie has to be seen to be believed!
The farm has a small herd of horses, two alpacas (Mike and Ike), and a growing assortment of other farm animals including peacocks. We have hiking trails on the property. A fantastic network of both gravel and paved roads fans out from the farm for incredible short and long distanced cycling routes. Or you can leave the farm to hike the incredible local trails or fish the local streams, or visit some of the local wineries or organic farms. We are 35 miles from Charlottsville, and 82 miles from Washington DC.
Caretakers live onsite and can help out with questions, firewood, directions, and even with provisioning if desired. They are happy to arrange spectacular custom-guided trail rides from a local stable in the surrounding mountains--even overnight camping trips.
Keywords: Farm, Horsefarm, Estate
Owner
Richard Smith
- Response rate:
- 50%
- Response time:
- within a few days
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 26, 2018
About Richard Smith
Our family has cherished this special farm since we bought in 1995. Since building the new house, we have shared it with numerous friends and families who come out to regroup, renew, and get inspired by the natural beauty of the place.
Richard Smith purchased this Chateau / Country House in 1995
Why Richard Smith chose Rapidan
Most beautiful place we had ever seen in Virginia. We had been camping, hiking, climbing and biking in this area for years, and fell more in love with it every time we visited. We bought it to create a place for families to bond. Great place for family reunions and get-togethers.
What makes this Chateau / Country House unique
The area is uniquely rich in character. The edge of the Piedmont and the Blue Ridge is flush with beautiful organic farms, wineries, and incredible cycling and hiking. Great base to visit Charlottsville and Monticello (35 miles), Luray (30 miles), Skyline Drive (18 miles), Sperryville (12 miles), Little Washington (15 miles), Flint Hill (17 miles),Orange (15 miles) and to take advantage of countless small antique shops and artist galleries that are close by.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Hot Tub
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
- King size beds (1) 2 King Beds, Queen size Beds (1) One Queen Bed, Double Beds (1) One double bed in Bedroom #5, Twin or Single Beds (1) Two twin beds in Bedroom #4. Two twin beds in treehouse upper level., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1), Bunk Beds (1) Two sets of bunk beds in the treehouse main level
Bathrooms
- 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Location Type
- Lake ViewView of two ponds located on the farm--one close to the house, one down the hill.
- Mountain View
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Wireless InternetHughesnet WIFI system in main house
- Telephone
- Linens ProvidedLinens are optional.
- Washing MachineExtra large capacity Washer and Dryer
- Clothes Dryer
- Broadband Access
- Air ConditioningCentral Geothermal Heating and Cooling
- Computer AvailableSingle computer available, wifi also.
- Wood Stove
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace(2) Two large fireplaces (one is double-sided) with ample firewood.
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerKrupp Coffeemaker, coffee grinder and latte frothed.
- Dishwasher(2) Two stainless steel quiet dishwashers.
- StoveSix burner gas stovetop in kitchen island.
- OvenDouble wall-mounted oven.
- MicrowaveStainless programmable microwave.
- Cooking UtensilsChef's gourmet quality pots and pans. Electric smoker located just outside of kitchen.
- RefrigeratorStainless side-by side with icemaker. Additional capacity available in basement freezer.
- ToasterToaster, waffle maker and crepe pan.
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsChef's kitchen quality items with stocked pantry.
- Dishes & UtensilsTwo full sets of dishes and chef's quality utensils.
- Catering AvailableOptional gourmet catering can be provided. Some provisioning services optional also.
- KitchenChef's kitchen in main house with 6 burner cooktop, dbl. oven, 2 dw's and icemaker. Gourmet pots and pans and spices for Bbq, Italian, continental cuisines. Small kitchen in the treehouse.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningDining area features double sided fireplace, backs to chef's kitchen. Main dining table seats 10 and can add second table to seat 16. Additional dining tables on screen porch and on covered porch.
- comfy seating for 16 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Music LibrarySampling of CD's s available including bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, rock music. Whole house is wired for sound.
- Ping Pong Table
- Video LibrarySampling of kid and family DVD's is available.
Outside
- BalconyFront wraparound porch w/incredible Blue Ridge view has two glass top tables with seating for 10.
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio(3) Covered outdoor porch with picnic table and seating. Screen porch with dining table and seating for six. Front wraparound porch w/incredible Blue Ridge view.
- Lanai / Gazebo
Suitability
- limited accessibilityUpstairs (Mail Level)has one MBR wwhich is partially accessible at grade--bathroom and shower doors not full wheelchair width.
Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub8 person hot tub next to house with fantastic view of Old Rag and upper farm pond.
Attractions
- museums
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- horseback riding
- antiquing
- sight seeing
- sledding
- horseshoes
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hunting
- swimming
- fishing
- skiing
- mountain biking
- cycling
- hiking
- cross country skiing
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- rock climbing
Notes
- Barn with 4 stalls, tackroom, hay loft and indoor climbing wall. Vegetable gardens, small stream, lots of hiking opportunities located on the property.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
28 Reviews
Latest reviews
OUR OWN Great Wolf Lodge
The title of the review was what our grand children said when they first got there. This place is so beautiful and such a wonderful place for a large group to get together. Inside and out the owners have taken all steps to share a beautiful luxury location with us renters. From large wrap around porches to screened in relaxation, whole house sound system, game room, ponds to fish in, tree house to sleep in, fire pits to enjoy in the evening and a hot tub looking at the sunset. Could not have been more grand.
Relaxing, beautiful, mountain getaway!
House has everything you will need. Kitchen is wonderful and spacious. Pond is full of bass and the horses love apples. Tree house is cool and has all the comforts of home.
Wonderful, relaxing get-away
The stay at the lodge was by far the most relaxing and enjoyable part of my recent vacation. It was a complete escape from the every day and provided peace, quite and a chance to slow down and enjoy time with family and be around a lot more nature than we get at home. The lodge itself is amazing! It is grand (an understatement), with all modern amenities, but also rustic, gracious and incredibly warm and inviting. Everything we could need was right there in the house or on the property. We didn't stay in the treehouse, but did check it out-- that alone would have been sufficient for a stay as it was a complete house. There was more than enough to do on site, but it wasn't hard to take a nearby excursion to the mountains. One of the most enjoyable aspects was the stunning view. What a treat to have an unobstructed view of the sun striking the Old Rag during the morning and to see the horses playing in the pasture below. Also comforting to have Penny (the caretaker) close by. We didn't see anyone during our stay, but happy to know that someone was nearby if need be, and she couldn't be nicer when we spoke!
The house would be ideal for a large family, multiple family get-away, or family reunion.
It was a privilege to stay there and hard to leave!
Amazing property
What a pleasure it was to enjoy this amazing home for a recent visit to Virginia. The home is a fabulous space filled with authentic log features and the warmth of a real family. It was filled with lovely pictures and amenities that made you feel right at home. The views were incredible and breathtaking. Would definitely rent this house again if I was back in the same area
Highly recommend!
We are group of 11 people who spend 3 days at Richard's farm for the holiday, which is really nice place!!!
Don't be fooled by the photos which seem a little bit outdated. The actual place is way better than those photos. I think lots of improvement were made after those photos were taken. I hope Richard could upload some new photos to prove I'm not lying :)
There are lots of activity you could do on the site such as Ping Pong, fishing, BBQ outside. The stereo is really good. There are also two ADORABLE alpacas which are not mentioned in the overview section!!!! They are just so cute.
Anyway, it's really great experience for me and my friends, I wish I could visit here again!!
You all were wonderful guests, and thanks for leaving the place so shipshape.
You are 100% correct that the photos are outdated, and we will be re-shooting the property and posting them on VRBO shortly.
Glad you enjoyed Mike and Ike!
Exceptional
Family, friends and I just spent a week at this beautiful country estate/horse farm. Although there are many wonderful sights and activities to enjoy in the surrounding area, none of us felt the need to do so. The "Chateau" itself is beyond words in regards to its rustic elegance. The tree house was great! Almost every possible convenience is available throughout the house and property and if you experience any trouble with anything, the wonderful Ms. Penny is an efficient, personable caretaker who can solve any difficulty you may, but probably won't encounter. I could go on and on but the visceral experience is what really counts.
One more thing, our group's age ranged from 20 to 84 years old and if you have the heart of a child, I recommend this to any and all.
Sincerely, Ron
Hi Ronnie - Thanks so very much for your warm and enthusiastic review for the farm and your stay there. We do try to make the place and the expereince memorable, especially our Caretaker Penny, who works hard to ensure that visitors have the same welcoming relaxing time we do when we're down there.
You really got the essence of the place with your comment about the heart of a child!
Please come visit again soon!
Richard
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