Modern 1850s Luray Farmhouse, Near Shenandoah National Park, Lake Arrowhead

About Ryan Hodson, Jay Dedman

We are video documentarians. Since we live in a rural area, we travel often for work. We love staying in neighborhoods rather than stuffy hotels while on these work trips. And we like to cook! So our experience staying in other people's rentals has taught us what we expect to have a comfortable time.

Why Ryan Hodson, Jay Dedman chose Luray

We have lovingly rehabbed this 1850s solid brick farmhouse and turned it into a modern home. The bricks were constructed on the property right after the Civil War. The house in on a secluded 2 acres with plenty of trees and views. The remodeled farmhouse has been updated with all the modern conveniences, including central AC, heat and high speed wifi. We spent three years hand picking all the furniture and artwork so you will feel at home. We live ten minutes away so can help you with whatever you need.

What makes this Farmhouse unique

Even in rural America, is often difficult to find a property that doesn't have other homes close by. We fell in love with the farmhouse because it's nestled in a secluded two acres. You can sit outside on the long covered porch and watch the different species of birds in the quiet. If you wake up early enough, you can even watch the family of deer that graze in our yard. At night, you're in one of the spots of the county that has almost no light pollution. The stars are as clear as we've seen. We also fell in love with the Post Civil War construction of the farmhouse. The walls are three courses thick with bricks that were made on the property in the 1850s. When we remodeled, we pulled up all the old flooring to discover the original heartwood pine planks still existed. After refinishing the floor, the wood has a gorgeous look that cannot be bought. The master bedroom is our favorite part of the house because it has a huge king size bed plus an entire suite with two leather couches, large flat screen TV, wifi, and a library. You could stay all weekend and never leave this room. But if you do decide to take a stroll, Lake Arrowhead is just a 5 minute walk down the gravel road. You can go swim for free, or use the "beach area" with a lifeguard for a small fee. You can also rent paddle boast or canoes. We like to take a long walk around the lake in the evening. When you need some action, you can drive into town and eat in one of the restaurants. Our movie is a local attraction with it's unique themed rooms.