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Historic pet friendly cabin/shooting range/ATV trails/fish ponds/on 82 acres.
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7 1000 sq ft
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Cross Junction, VA
- Cacapon State Park17 min drive
- Cacapon Resort State Park20 min drive
- Berkeley Springs State Park32 min drive
- Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic pet friendly cabin/shooting range/ATV trails/fish ponds/on 82 acres.
** Please note Disclaimers at bottom**
The Catlett Gap Homestead is a hand hewn log cabin sitting on 82 acres nestled in a valley approximately half way between Winchester VA, and Berkley Springs WVA. Pet friendly, and with a shooting range and ATV trails; The cabin pre-dates the civil war and was a homestead originally deeded to the Catlett family; some of whom still live in the area. At one point the cabin is mentioned in records of confederate troop movements, and apparently Stonewall Jackson himself spent a night inside the cabin during a snow storm. That being said, there are certain creature comforts such as a smart TV, Wi-Fi, HVAC, fireplace, BBQ pit, fire pit, satellite radio, bathroom, computer station, and fully stocked modern kitchen. Outside burning is only permitted in the camp fire, or the BBQ area and only when risk of forest fire is low. It has 2 bedrooms and a couch and love seat, and can sleep up to 7 with 2 guests on an air mattress. Other in-door amenities include a wood stove, a small library of the local wildlife, and other classic novels, as well as an X box and a DVD library of nearly 300 movies. And dozens of board games. There is also a covered front porch with rocking chairs and a dart board. And there are 2 ponds near the house which are stocked with catfish and bluegill. Catch and release fishing is permitted. No license required. Because of the local area, there are lots of fun activities to do year round. For example, in the summer, fishing is great and there are many places near by. In the winter, Whitetail ski resort is only 50 minutes away, and staying at the cabin and driving there is much cheaper than staying at the resort. Cacapon State Park is only 5 miles away and has hiking trails as well as horse back riding, fishing and swimming. Berkley Springs has spas and antique malls as well as good restaurants. Winchester has a zoo that specializes in exotic animals. There is a Food Lion as well as a gourmet butcher shop in Berkley Springs, and there is a new super Walmart in Winchester, depending on if you go north or south. Please note, renters must be at least 21 years of age to book this property. Also please note that the staircase is not handicap accessible, however the bathroom is.
Animal Disclaimer: Given that this is a pre-civil war log cabin you are bound to encounter pests such as bees, fruit flies, ants, and house flies in the summer and stink bugs year round. These are virtually impossible to control. Fly swatter is on the fridge. There is ant/wasp spray in the bottom left cupboard. Bring bug spray in the summer for mosquitoes. You may see the occasional mouse or black snake. But you also may see the occasional box turtle or toad. Toads like to hang out on the patio at night in the summer. Think of it as glamping. If you don't like bugs or animals, you've been warned :-)
Liability Disclaimer: Use of a fire arm while on the property is solely the responsibility of the guest/tenant. In addition, the use of any ATV or other vehicle while on the property is solely the responsibility of the guest/tenant.
The owner shall not be held liable for any casualty or loss of any kind. Any harm that befalls the tenants, their guests, or the neighboring property owners and their associates is solely the responsibility of the tenant.
The Catlett Gap Homestead is a hand hewn log cabin sitting on 82 acres nestled in a valley approximately half way between Winchester VA, and Berkley Springs WVA. Pet friendly, and with a shooting range and ATV trails; The cabin pre-dates the civil war and was a homestead originally deeded to the Catlett family; some of whom still live in the area. At one point the cabin is mentioned in records of confederate troop movements, and apparently Stonewall Jackson himself spent a night inside the cabin during a snow storm. That being said, there are certain creature comforts such as a smart TV, Wi-Fi, HVAC, fireplace, BBQ pit, fire pit, satellite radio, bathroom, computer station, and fully stocked modern kitchen. Outside burning is only permitted in the camp fire, or the BBQ area and only when risk of forest fire is low. It has 2 bedrooms and a couch and love seat, and can sleep up to 7 with 2 guests on an air mattress. Other in-door amenities include a wood stove, a small library of the local wildlife, and other classic novels, as well as an X box and a DVD library of nearly 300 movies. And dozens of board games. There is also a covered front porch with rocking chairs and a dart board. And there are 2 ponds near the house which are stocked with catfish and bluegill. Catch and release fishing is permitted. No license required. Because of the local area, there are lots of fun activities to do year round. For example, in the summer, fishing is great and there are many places near by. In the winter, Whitetail ski resort is only 50 minutes away, and staying at the cabin and driving there is much cheaper than staying at the resort. Cacapon State Park is only 5 miles away and has hiking trails as well as horse back riding, fishing and swimming. Berkley Springs has spas and antique malls as well as good restaurants. Winchester has a zoo that specializes in exotic animals. There is a Food Lion as well as a gourmet butcher shop in Berkley Springs, and there is a new super Walmart in Winchester, depending on if you go north or south. Please note, renters must be at least 21 years of age to book this property. Also please note that the staircase is not handicap accessible, however the bathroom is.
Animal Disclaimer: Given that this is a pre-civil war log cabin you are bound to encounter pests such as bees, fruit flies, ants, and house flies in the summer and stink bugs year round. These are virtually impossible to control. Fly swatter is on the fridge. There is ant/wasp spray in the bottom left cupboard. Bring bug spray in the summer for mosquitoes. You may see the occasional mouse or black snake. But you also may see the occasional box turtle or toad. Toads like to hang out on the patio at night in the summer. Think of it as glamping. If you don't like bugs or animals, you've been warned :-)
Liability Disclaimer: Use of a fire arm while on the property is solely the responsibility of the guest/tenant. In addition, the use of any ATV or other vehicle while on the property is solely the responsibility of the guest/tenant.
The owner shall not be held liable for any casualty or loss of any kind. Any harm that befalls the tenants, their guests, or the neighboring property owners and their associates is solely the responsibility of the tenant.
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Amenities
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Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Important information
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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.
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cross Junction
Located in Cross Junction, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Frog Valley Artisans, LTD and Museum of the Berkeley Springs are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Berkeley Springs Castle and Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters. Morgan County Observatory and Berkeley Springs Antique Mall are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cross Junction, VA
What's nearby
- Cacapon State Park - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
- Cacapon Resort State Park - 20 min drive - 12.9 km
- Berkeley Springs State Park - 32 min drive - 34.2 km
- Coolfont Spa and Wellness Center - 33 min drive - 34.6 km
- Winchester Medical Center - 46 min drive - 39.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 2 min drive
- Bear Garden Mountain BBQ - 10 min drive
- Godfathers Pizza - 2 min drive
- Chateau de Andrus - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Anthony Ray

Born and raised in Fairfax County, after having gone to James Madison HS four years, my friends and I had countless opportunities to visit the farm. I basically grew up there on the weekends, shooting, hunting, and fishing. Although most of my friends consider me a 'city boy' this property has a special place in my heart- and I'll never part with it. It will eventually end up being my son's when I move on.
Why they chose this property
My dad bought this place from Mr. Bob Kerns, who in turn had purchased the property from the Catlett family many decades prior-who were the original homesteaders of the valley. The Catlett family built the house by hand. Some of the tools we still have. Some of the children were even born in the house. Mr. Kerns has one son who he deeded five acres of the 90 acre parcel to and is our nearest neighbor. He still lives there and is a close friend of the family. People describe the cabin as a 'man cave' or the 'ultimate hunting lodge' or a 'rustic farm cabin'. It's small but has all the creature comforts you would care about. All of my dad's friends, my friends, and myself have trophy bucks hanging on the wall there. When we shoot a big one, it is a group decision whether we keep the head-using Boone & Crockett measurements. If the deer is worthy for mounting, it stays at the cabin. If not, but still special we do a European mount and the owner decides whether they want to take it home or not.
What makes this property unique
- Dog friendly
- Gun Friendly (Shooting range)
- ATV trails
- Fishing in the summer
- Horse trails nearby
- Few neighbors
- Gun Friendly (Shooting range)
- ATV trails
- Fishing in the summer
- Horse trails nearby
- Few neighbors
Languages:
English, Spanish
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