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Idle Hour at Chester Gap

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Outside including lawn and views
Front of house
Deck, table, seating, hot tub, and views
Living room
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Front Royal, VA
  • Place, Chester Gap Cellars
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1 - Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idle Hour at Chester Gap

Whole house in the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains and the heart of Virginia wine country. The house is adjacent to Chester Gap Cellars, which offers weekend wine tastings, tours, hiking trails, and spectacular views. Access to the Appalachian Trail is nearby along with Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, and the Shenandoah River. House features expansive back deck, outdoor dining, and private hot tub.

With a quiet surrounding and spectacular views, Idle Hour at Chester Gap is a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. Perfect for romantic couples or an entire family. Fully stocked kitchen for home cooked meals including an outdoor grill and deck with outdoor dining table. The back deck also includes a private hot tub. There are three bedrooms each with queen beds. The Master Bath with a Jacuzzi jet tub is attached to the Master Bedroom. The other two bedrooms share a full bath on the hallway. A queen-sized pull out sofa is available in the Office, which can be closed off similar to a fourth bedroom.

Guests have 24-hour access using a smart lock keypad on the front door and will be provided with a personalized code during your stay.

Please note that the fireplace is currently nonfunctional. We are looking at ways to connect gas to the fireplace for your future stays. There is an outdoor fire pit, however!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Hour at Chester Gap pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hour at Chester Gap?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idle Hour at Chester Gap on 26 Apr 2026 start from £180, 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 Idle Hour at Chester Gap?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idle Hour at Chester Gap?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Hour at Chester Gap?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idle Hour at Chester Gap located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chester Gap Cellars and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Rappahannock Cellars. Shenandoah National Park and Desert Rose Ranch & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 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. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our families trip to Virginia for a wedding. The views are stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house! Lovely as always :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate description, all amenities as promised, clean and welcoming. Easy access and entry.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

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

awesome view

loved everything about it; will be coming back again; highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2020
Thank you so much Dean! See you back soon I hope.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Chester Gap get away

Had a wonderful time! Great memories for sure! Nicest vineyard in the Shenandoah!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Peaceful Stay

Great location close to town and the entrance to Shenandoah National Park. Beautiful views from the back deck! The hot tub was enjoyable after our long hikes. The area is very quiet and the house has everything you'll need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Amazing views and total relaxation!

My family and some friends stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed every minute of our trip. The home was well stocked and rooms were very well kept. The back deck was the highlight of the home with amazing views and the hot tub. The location was great for a quick drive to Shenandoah national park the winery right next door!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Relaxing get away

Nice place to relax in the hot tub, with wine in your hand from the local winery next door enjoying the view of the Appalachians. Clean place and property owner next door if you have any problems that arise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne T.

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

Our amazing getaway!

This place was awesome from the owners to the wonderful views, the gorgeous house and winery. We had a great time from start to finish. If you are looking for an excellent place to stay look no further. You definitely get what you pay for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2021
We were so happy to have Yvonne and her guests as renters! We look forward to their stay hopefully again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Beautiful Shenandoah Property

The view off the back porch was worth the price of admission. Spectacular views! The house was very clean and perfect for my family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) looking to hike the near by national park. Having a winery and tasting room in the backyard was great coming back from long hiking days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Always great at Idle Hour!

Our third stay at this great property and it was fabulous as usual! It was adorably decorated for Christmas, which was a real treat. We arrived the night of an ice storm and although several trees were down, Jeff quickly remedied the situation and cleared the trees. This VRBO is always top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for the stay! That ice storm was something! I’m glad we could get the driveway cleared quickly. And thank you for your understanding.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Clean, Simple, Gorgeous Views

Very accommodating host. Property was very clean and neat with no excess clutter. We did not cook this trip, but if you wanted to cook the property was well stocked with cookware, utensils, dishwater and glassware. Property was easy to get to, and the winery was beautiful, welcoming, and delicious!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Stunning views, perfect home & stay

This home is perfect! Clean, beautifully decorated, fresh, new and every thing we could possibly need or want was included. Perfectly stocked kitchen, great sheets, towels and comfortable beds. Lovely extra touches like blackout shades in all bedrooms, central air/heat and a new jacuzzi on a beautiful deck overlooking the vineyard. Truly the most relaxing and wonderful stay. Highly recommend! Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Kristen, thank you so much for the kind review! We are glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shimon P.

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

Beautiful location with great access

We had a great stay! The house worked great for our family of four + three guests for a week’s stay. Beautiful porch overlooking the winery! Plenty of space for our suburban kids to run and play in the yard! Hot tub to watch the sunset turn into starry sky! And only a 10 minute drive to groceries, drive-thru Starbucks, a quaint downtown (with bakeries and breweries) and the north entrance to Shenandoah NP. The hosts addressed any minor issues with the house promptly and professionally.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Vineyard Views

We had a wonderful stay here over Memorial Day weekend. Very clean, quiet, amazing views of vineyard and foothills and great hot tub on a deck perfect for hanging out and relaxing. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Always Top Notch!!

This was our second time staying at Idle Hour and it was just as fabulous as our first. Clean, cozy, and the most beautiful setting makes for such a special getaway. You will not be disappointed, the photos do not do justice to this special place. The quality of service is top notch, Travis and Jeff are incredibly attentive and accommodating, and Pat who lives next door is a dear (she even brought over homegrown vegetables for us one day!). Our absolute favorite VRBO we've ever stayed in, and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

In love with this amazing place!

This is one of the best places we've ever stayed on a vacation. It was absolutely fabulous! A home away from home. The views are amazing, the deck and hot tub fabulous, the home was neat, clean, charming and cozy. One small complaint was that the shower head in the master bath had too much pressure, making it unpleasant and difficult to get clean. However, the stocked kitchen was well appreciated and the home was very well appointed--great laundry room and beds very comfortable. The owner and Pat from next door (what a doll) were attentive and helpful. We will DEFINITELY be back! Already looking to book a future trip to Idle Hour. What a gem in Front Royal!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Travis Patton

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I love travel, family, and friends. Co-owner of Chester Gap Cellars, a vineyard and winery located in the Shenandoah Mountains near Front Royal, Virginia.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Views, views, views! Access to great local attractions including wineries, breweries, distilleries, and outdoor activities hiking and canoeing. Private hot tub.

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