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The House in the Holla at the foot of Shenandoah National Park

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Stanardsville, VA
  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Shenandoah National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Massanutten Water Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The House in the Holla at the foot of Shenandoah National Park

About this space
Be in Shenandoah National Park in less then 15 minutes!
Our home is special to us and we hope it will be to you as well. We are located on Swift Run, which is a stocked trout stream- you will need a Virginia fishing license and trout stamp. Outside we have a patio to enjoy sitting and relaxing listening to the river and grilling out along with 2 wood fire pits. Inside you can hear the river from both bedrooms.
The space
We have a fully stocked kitchen available for your use. One bedroom has an antique full sized bed, and the other has 2 twin beds. Although our home is small, it's very cozy and comfortable. Kitchen towels, dish washing detergent, trash bags, hand soap and a dishwasher are provided for your use. Bathroom towels and wash cloths are also provided with bedroom linens. We have satellite TV and a DVD player along with CenturyLink internet for your convenience. There are 2 outside fire pits, we try to keep wood there, but it's not always guaranteed. Internet is apx 1.5 mbps
Guest access
We have a pack and play (and sheet) and high chair in the closet of the full bedroom. Other items may be available upon request.
Other things to note
We are 12 miles from the entrance to skyline drive and with in 30 miles to UVA. Conveniently located!

Property manager

Dana Williams

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stanardsville

Located in Stanardsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah, while Miller-Kite House Museum and Loft Mountain Ampitheater are cultural highlights.
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Stanardsville, VA

What's nearby

  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 21 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Stone Mountain Vineyards - 29 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 34 min drive - 34.1 km
  • University of Virginia - 43 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafayette Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kilaurwen Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Standard Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Autumn Hill Vineyards - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The House in the Holla at the foot of Shenandoah National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The House in the Holla at the foot of Shenandoah National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The House in the Holla at the foot of Shenandoah National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The House in the Holla at the foot of Shenandoah National Park located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Stanardsville Town Office, Shenandoah National Park, and Greene County Park. Greene County Library and Kilaurwen Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonita T.

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

A Haven of Rest

This property provided a delightfully peaceful stay. The babbling stream added to the restfulness of the location. Many amenities. Kind amd thoughtful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corissa D.

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

Perfect Shenandoah Base Camp

Dana’s place was a perfect base camp for our trip to Shenandoah. Super easy access to go north or south in the park and a very peaceful environment during our downtime. We loved the outdoor fire pits and being able to listen to the stream at night made for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home was the perfect place for our stay! It was so peaceful, cozy, and surrounded by nature. The creek was magical, and our dog Maverick has the best time playing in it. We loved relaxing here and exploring Shenandoah National Park during the day. This was the perfect getaway, and I’m so grateful for the entire experience. I’ll cherish these memories forever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison H.

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

Quaint home, beautiful setting.

We enjoyed our stay. The home was well stocked and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

angie r.

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

Great house and yard

Nice house, clean and good location to Shanandoah national Park. Our pups loved the yard and never wanted to come inside. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S.

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

Shenandoah National Park

The sounds from the river provide a restful setting. The house amenities provide a sense of home. My sister and I were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

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

Great trip!

From the stream to the porch to the location. This was a great homebase as we explored the Shenandoah National Park!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great place near Shenandoah National Park

We spent the day hiking on Skyline drive and retreated to this lovely bungalow next to a babbling stream. After cooking dinner in the grill we sat and talked around the fire pit. We appreciated the farm fresh eggs and all the other comforts of home. If you are planning a trip to the park, this is where you want to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great Spot

Booked it last minute due to issues with original plans. Great spot, beautiful creek.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

D'Arcy F.

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

Great little place!

The property is very close to the Swift Run Gap entrance of Shenandoah National Park. It's very clean and secure with plenty of linens and towels. Also many little extras provided that made it comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William F.

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

Wonderful Holla

We had a wonderful stay. Not sure how the creek runs all year but in the spring the sound is amazing. Everything is there you will need for a very comfortable stay. If we are ever back in that part of the world we will certainly see if there is any availability.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Shenandoah wildflower photography

We spent 4 days photographing the spring wildflowers in Shenandoah National Park. The house was conveniently located for us to drive to the park. We hiked in the mornings and visited a few wineries in the afternoon. Early Mountain and Glass House wineries are very close. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Perfect base for exploring!

We had such a wonderful stay! This charming house was the perfect base for us as we explored Shenandoah NP and Monticello with our 2 dogs. The home itself is very comfortable and clean, and the property is lovely with the steam running alongside it. We even had the luck to watch a black bear cross through the backyard one morning! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe r.

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

Week getaway

We stayed at this property and it was great. Had all the things we needed for our stay. Thank you so much. Will definitely be back when we come from Florida again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonella N.

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

A very pleasant stay in the Shenandoah

We much enjoyed spending Thanksgiving weekend in this cozy house. We brought our two dogs and we all had a fun time exploring the neighborhood and the beautiful Shenandoah.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect location for a wedding weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Fantastic

Very nice cottage. Wonderful location and view. Cottage was very clean and well set-up. Everything you need is provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena R.

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

Quick trip to Shenandoah

This property is wonderfully equipped and very clean. Checking in and out was simple and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Great little cottage

Great location right beside a river and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park. My daughter and I stayed to go hiking in the park and this was perfect. A little hard to find the first time in the dark, but the house is warm and inviting and very comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen W.

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

Brook House

Very clean, great yard for the dogs, and a gurgling brook along one side of the property. Outside there are three different areas with chairs and fire pits. It looks like Dana is a gardener and we look forward to returning in the spring to check it out. It was located only a mile from my daughter's house and so convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Wedding Overnight

Great communication and accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pam H.

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

Shenandoah Holla

Spent two nights here so we could explore the Park. The house had everything we needed. Wish the master bed was a queen or king. The creek gives great ambiance to the property. Real plus was allowing us to bring pets who throughly enjoyed their hikes in the NP!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ericka B.

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

We love the place

They have everything to enjoy time im family. BEAUTIFULL PLACE.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha T.

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

Perfect last minute accommodation

Communication with host was fast and easy. We appreciated the thoughtfulness of the host providing everything we needed. Everything was well stocked, even had lanterns and first aid kit available if needed. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

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

Great location

Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Dana Williams

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