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Find out why this property is Almost Heaven

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A paved pathway leading to a house with a view of rolling hills and mountains in the distance.
A building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with outdoor seating, and potted plants with red flowers.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the counter.
A chessboard on a wooden table with a lamp beside it, a piano, and a mirror on the wall.
A living room with a red sofa, a chess table, a television, and a large window with a view of mountains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Swoope, VA
  • Place, George Washington National Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Private bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Find out why this property is Almost Heaven

Relax in a fully furnished apartment, with private, wheel chair accessible entrance. Sleeps two on a king bed with private bath. The living room offers a couch with full service TV (HBO, ESPN, CNN/Fox news, Netflix), internet and free WIFI. The kitchen is perfect for dining, equipped with microwave, toaster oven, induction hot plate and full size refrigerator with ice maker. Soak in the mountain views from your private porch swing overlooking 24 acres of pasture. Immerse yourself in Civil War history, explore surrounding National Forest, enjoy scenic drives, sample local wineries and breweries, and feast at nearby vibrant restaurants. Learn self sustaining farming at world renowned Polyface Farms. Soak up the sounds Heifetz international concert series in July - August plus authentic plays at Shakespeare Blackfriars Playhouse. Walk through early Americana time at Frontier Culture Museum.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to make bed, owner will strip and remove for laundering. Place towels and washcloths in bathtub for owner removal and laundering.
Dish soap available at left dispenser. Wash cloths and supplies under kitchen sink. Garbage disposal in sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1157280vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Swoope

Located in Swoope, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The Camera Heritage Museum and American Shakespeare Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sunspots Studios Glassblowing and Staunton Railroad Station. R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Swoope, VA

What's nearby

  • George Washington National Forest - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Staunton Railroad Station - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 16 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 14 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mike And Mario’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Green Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mi Rancho - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Baja Bean Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Queen City Brewing - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Find out why this property is Almost Heaven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Find out why this property is Almost Heaven?

As of 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Find out why this property is Almost Heaven on 6 Jan 2027 start from £305, 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 at Find out why this property is Almost Heaven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Find out why this property is Almost Heaven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find out why this property is Almost Heaven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Find out why this property is Almost Heaven located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of George Washington National Forest, Montgomery Hall Park and Gypsy Hill Dog Park. Gypsy Hill Park and Trinity Episcopal Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful views! Very peaceful and in a great location. Super clean and comfortable and the hosts were really gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay!Amazing host, beautiful view, you will love it.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice folks, nice apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean, comfortable, and quiet. Beautiful view. William is very communicative and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill was a great host. Everything was perfectly clean and all the amenities. Close to Polyface farm. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome accommodations and host! View was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Brenda and hubby attended nearby Polyface Farms presentation. They also enjoyed nearby eateries such as Zynadoa, Bluepoint seafood and Kathy's for breakfast. We'd happily host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ohhhh my gosh! This place was amazing -- inside and out! If there could only ever be one place that would fully capture the image of the "Shenandoah Valley" this place was it! I couldn't take enough pictures. There were views of the gorgeous valley right out the bedroom window as well as the living room & kitchen. Bill & Sherry were the best host, I felt like I was staying in a close friends home -- they thought of everything! They greeted me warmly but fully gave me my privacy as well.Their grounds are gorgeous too! I want to come back one day so I can just spend time there and not have to go anywhere! Thank you Bill & Sherry being such wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
We’re blessed to share Almost Heaven with our guests, thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Quite and beautiful location in a wonderful home with a fabulous host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay at Almost Heaven

Visited friends at Polyface Farm again this year and this property is just perfect for us! Thanks for another great stay, Bill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

This was a very nice place with wonderful views. Just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Great View

Bill is a great hostess and the property was clean with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful property with thoughtful hosts! We enjoyed our time at the property and exploring the nearby town. Well thought out apartment. Thank you for a great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful rental!

We really enjoyed our stay at Almost Heaven. The view is definitely heavenly, and the apartment was immaculate and comfortable. Bill was a great host and gave us great information on area restaurants and activities. We highly recommend Almost Heaven and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing get away!

We had a wonderful time at Almost Heaven, it was the perfect place to spend our anniversary! We will most certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
John, see you at Almost Heaven on your 30th anniversary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Place

I wanted a place that was peaceful, quiet, and beautiful. This place far exceeded my expectations. While I cannot say enough about the beauty of the place, the hosts were even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Almost Heaven

Such a beautiful location! Highly recommend if looking for a place to stay close to blue ridge parkway or Staunton. The view at sunset is unbelievably beautiful! Thank you for a very memorable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lofox

Wonderful views, beautiful home, and great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful!

It was a wonderful place to stay. A short distance to restaurants and any other places one could need. We love the peaceful surroundings. One can’t go wrong staying here. You will hope to return soon, just like we do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Relaxing Getaway

The property was even more beautiful in person and my wife and I had such a relaxing time. The owners were so friendly and welcomed us when we arrived an showed us around which was helpful. Bill gave great restaurant recommendations that we tried and loved. An excellent trip and highly recommend this property if you are looking for beauty and relaxation while still being close to restaurants, shopping wineries etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and place

This is a wonderful place to be, the view is spectacular. Porch swing on the back where you may enjoy your beverage of choice and watch the sunrise or set. Great host! You will love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely almost Heaven!

We had such a wonderful stay, the place is so lovely! The views are breathtaking and we loved sitting on the patio gazing at the mountains. The owners were very hospitable and we enjoyed talking with them. We'll miss our daily puppy visits. When we come back to the area, we hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Earth

We chose this home based on location and a king sized bed. What a find! Great host, beautiful home, fantastic views This vacatperfeperfectlyperfectcleaclean,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

Great little getaway. Included everything we needed, especially amazing views and bird watching right outside the window. It was the perfect place to enjoy our evenings when in town for our daughter's wedding. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2021
We enjoyed hosting you for your daughter's nuptials. Hopefully the Shenandoah Valley will call you back.

About the host

Hosted by William Woodland

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Retired after 37 years with the US Forest Service, moving coast to coast twice, stationed in rural Smokey Mountains, NW Pennsylvania and WV, with urban assignments outside Los
Angeles, DC and Milwaukee. Married 49+ years, my wife and I enjoy kayaking, gardening, fishing and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley culture and history.

Why they chose this property

Private retreat serving as a base to explore Shenandoah Valley culture and history. Quiet pastoral setting surrounded by mountains providing dark sky star watching. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and the sounds of nature. Catch lightning bugs in June, Autumn colors in the Fall, crisp winters and spring wildflowers.

What makes this property unique

Refresh, restore and rejuvenate in a natural setting with expansive views and country living.

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