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A front door with glass panels, flanked by two wreaths, leading to a staircase.
A wooden sign with 'Valley View Escape' and 'Barkdale Farm 18468' text.
Two wicker chairs with cushions on a wooden deck, a small potted plant, and a white exterior wall.
A large white house with a porch, surrounded by a white fence and lush green grass.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a rustic stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Collinsville, AL
  • Place, Tigers for Tomorrow
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wills Creek Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Collinsville Trade Day
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Farmhouse/privacy/breathtaking views -Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC

Valley View Escape began as a vision to restore a 130+ year old farmhouse. Years after completion and enjoyed by friends and family, it was evident this treasured historical home needed to be shared and enjoyed by others. The house sits on a hill surrounded by a 500 acre farm and overlooks the valley while distant mountain ranges provide a serene backdrop. The wrap-around porch with captivating views are idyllic for coffee lovers, conversationalist, book lovers and perfect for a game of checkers. Inside you will find much of the home with original floors and walls. The original two staircases are still functional adding to the character and charm. Downstairs consist of master bedroom opening to a screened in porch, 1 ½ bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, and hallway with staircase, living area and additional dining area. Upstairs consist of bathroom, 2 bedrooms and 1 large room w/ 3 beds. Scattered throughout the property you will find quaint rustic buildings and old farm equipment adding to the historic theme along with the perfect setting for a campfire and smores. You will find plenty of activity within 20 miles or you may find yourself perfectly content enjoying the captivating views from the front porch. Recommendations & reviews can be seen on Facebook @ Valley View Escape, LLC. Come see why Valley View Escape is not just a place you stay but a place that stays with you.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Prices vary for events. Contact for more info.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1457067vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Prices vary for events. Contact for more info.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Collinsville

Collinsville is home to this holiday home. Wills Creek Vineyards and Cherokee Rock Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Imagination Place and Mary G Hardin Center for Cultural Arts. Alabama Fan Club and Museum and Orbix Hot Glass are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain biking.
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Collinsville, AL

What's nearby

  • Tigers for Tomorrow - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Wills Creek Vineyards - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Collinsville Trade Day - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Noccalula Falls Park - 19 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Weiss Lake - 26 min drive - 35.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Limon's Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China House - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Farmhouse/privacy/breathtaking views -Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Farmhouse/privacy/breathtaking views -Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Farmhouse/privacy/breathtaking views -Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Farmhouse/privacy/breathtaking views -Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Farmhouse/privacy/breathtaking views -Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC located?

Situated in Collinsville, this holiday home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Wills Creek Vineyards and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Collinsville Trade Day. Leesburg Town Hall and Mountain View Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 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. 101 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful weekend at the Farmhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian was great to work with ! Def recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great house!

Loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giang L.

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

Relaxing Getaway with the family

Mini donkeys, cows, and beautiful views of the valley. We enjoyed every bit of our time here. Everything was so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Wonderful as always

This was our third stay at Valley View Escape, and it was wonderful as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

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

Gray family

We had a wonderful time. It is a very peaceful place to stay. Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elana C.

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

Great time

We were allowed to host our wedding here. We were very grateful because we were on a budget. We DIY'd a lot and it met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

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

Beautiful Property

The views from the house were beautiful. Everything with the house was as it should be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristie T.

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

Small Wedding

This house is absolutely beautiful! The pictures do not do it justice. The history is incredible, the views are amazing! Hosts are so welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Wonderful!

We absolutely loved staying here! The home is beautiful and spacious enough to fit our large family comfortably. The kids loved seeing the donkeys and especially loved the “moo moos”. The host was very responsive to our messages and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Great Home for Relaxation

To me, the old fashioned feel of the house created a coziness that our family needed. Although all the modern conveniences are available, the seclusion of the property provided the respite from the fast paced modern world we all live in. It provides the framework for a very relaxing stay, no matter what you are looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Serene property

My family has rented this property several times. We love it. While we are there the house is filled with laughter! Such great memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula g.

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

Excellent

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Wonderful

This was our second time staying at Valley View Escape. The kids were so excited to go back to “the Alabama house”, and were equally excited to find cinnamon rolls waiting again when we arrived. The house and property are beautiful, and I loved reading about the restoration process! We plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carol K.

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

Family Christmas

We had a great stay at the farm house, it brought our family together for a Christmas celebration since moms house is too small now. The kids loved the donkeys and roasting marshmallows in the firepit (roasting sticks in the house). The house was beautiful and nicely updated while maintaining all of its character.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
It is extra special at Christmas and we are so glad you enjoyed it with your family....making memories. The donkeys are becoming a favorite of everyone...such awesome personalities. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

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

Great Experience

Extremely Impressed!! Wonderful Hosts and Wonderful Experience!! My 3 year old grandson loved the donkeys and the cows! Breathtaking views!! So Blessed to have come across this beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie P.

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

Family vacation to visit relatives

This was a beautiful property. It was exactly like the pictures showed. We had plenty of room for our entire family. We loved the cinnamon rolls and note from our hosts that were waiting for us when we arrived. The front porch view is stunning. My grandkids loved seeing the cows an donkeys. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

wedding

The house and the view were both beautiful and the cinnamon rolls were awesome. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Beautiful house that met our needs

It was a wonderful weekend as our son was married at Dry Creek Chapel that Saturday night. We mainly only slept there, but it met our needs as a couple of my son's groomsmen stayed with us Friday night and a couple of family members from out of state stayed on Saturday night. I hope we can come back when we can stay longer and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

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

Everything we needed!

The house is gorgeous! My two sisters and I had a relaxing few days just enjoying ourselves! This house had all we needed. We loved being in the country, however we did manage to do plenty of shopping! The house was clean and oh so charming, cupcakes awaited our arrival. Plenty of beds and bathrooms, beautiful vistas, cows, roosters, and horses, oh my! Beautiful, would do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2021
Making wonderful memories! So glad you enjoyed the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey H.

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

Stunning!

Words can't truly express how beautiful this property and its surroundings are. We honestly didn't want to leave, and indeed we extended our stay. This was the perfect getaway. The owners were wonderful, very responsive and accommodating of our requests to stay longer. The views were stunning and the house itself beautiful. There is a lovely vibe to the home itself and so many beautifully restored areas. We will absolutely be back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2020
We are glad you enjoyed this treasure. There is truly a sense of peace and serenity up on the hill. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful historical home! I enjoyed reading the Open Bible, and how it was written and all the helpful info for learning. Loved sitting in the porch!!! (just wish the stray dogs did not come up on the porch…..perhaps, a gate across both steps onto porch would be helpful) The view in the valley to the mountain range and the sunrise and sunset…..WOW! God’s creation is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

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

Family Reunion

This property is amazing! We were welcomed with fresh eggs for breakfast and homemade cinnamon rolls from the Owners of the property. Peaceful, everything you expect to see at a farmhouse and more. From the beautifully decorated entrance and throughout the property such attention to detail . There were touches of fall throughout the home. The view was amazing and we loved watching the cattle and the donkeys. We were able to visit with extended family by enjoying s'mores out by the campfire. Absolutely room for everyone. We were in town for a family reunion nearby, so the location was perfect. We are already planning next years trip! Can't wait to go back!!!! Our hope is to stay longer. Once you are there you will definitely not want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel and Holly G.

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

Fantastic Farmhouse Stay

My family and I had an awesome stay at the Valley View Escape Farmhouse. It was fully decorated for Christmas including a beautiful Christmas tree. The house is extremely spacious with more than enough beds and room for everyone. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. We had a light snow our first night there and it was enjoyed by this Florida family. The temperatures outside were cold but it was warm and comfortable inside (central heat & air). We enjoyed many nights out by the fire cooking hotdogs and s'mores. One of the favorite activities for our family was interacting with the cows and donkeys. We loved feeding them sliced apples and carrots from our hands. A highlight of our stay was a baby calf being born just a short distance behind the house (we named him Smokey). The house is secluded with many acres to hike and explore. Most things needed like food, shopping and gas are just a short drive away. I can't imagine a better Christmas family vacation. We can't thank Belinda and the Barksdale's enough for the use of their farm. Belinda was a perfect host and was always available if we had a question. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation rental, then the Valley View Escape Farmhouse is the perfect choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion Chalker K.

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

Being Part of History

My family celebrated Thanksgiving in Collinsville, AL, at Valley View Escape. It was the perfect setting for our holiday. Sitting on the front porch of this hill top home, coffee cup in hand, looking out across the road at cows grazing on a pasture framed by foothills and an azure sky, I thought "all's right with the world." What a comforting feeling for this, the Holiday of Gratitude. The owner made us feel at home right from the beginning with a pan of cinnamon rolls and coffee ready for brewing. There was even water in the refrigerator! There are two large dining tables, which were perfect: one for dining and one for piecing together jigsaw puzzles. There is plenty of room for a large group. We were one of eight. If you are interested in preservation, you'll enjoy learning about the history and restoration of this home. Donkeys roamed the grounds and added an unexpected thrill by gently approaching us as we walked the grounds. We rewarded them with cut up apples. We spent one day at the waterfalls at nearby DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon Falls. There are other attractions nearby but we were out of time. We ended our stay on our last night by making s'mores using their fire pit to burn as many marshmallows as we could! Memories to treasure were made are Valley View Escape.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Marion, we love being a part of these precious memories. In the years to come when family discussions come to "remember when".....I hope Valley View Escape is remembered. Thank you for the kind words.

About the host

Hosted by Thomas & Martha Barksdale

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Why they chose this property

Unique historic farmhouse with character and charm. Breathtaking views of the valley and mountains and plenty of privacy. Reviews and recommendations can be seen on Facebook @Valley View Escape, LLC

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