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Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a refrigerator, and a countertop.
A rural barn with a fenced yard and trees.
A covered porch with wicker chairs and a table, brick walls, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a bookshelf, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers mountain views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can explore adventure activities like game walks and birdwatching, while the golf course is also available nearby. The property welcomes pets and is situated near Montgomery Hall Park and Ox-Eye Vineyards.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Swoope, VA
  • Place, Staunton Railroad Station
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream

Baldwin Farm is located in the central Shenandoah Valley, the house is a three-bedroom, two-bath modern country home framed with a large sitting porch looking out on the Alleghany mountains. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle.

The mattresses are brand new pillowtops with all new bedding so you can have a comfortable, restful sleep.
Pastoral setting. Outside Middlebrook, VA, the house is the center of a working farm. The property sits in a natural bowl with progressively rising hills culminating in the foothills of the nearby mountains. Mark the passage of time as the light descends the slopes in the morning and ascends later and finally gives way to the starry night after the sunset.
Contemplative. Sitting off a country road, quiet solitude with some country noise should be expected at Baldwin Farm. Get out, walk around the farm, and experience a simple, slower pace. Watch the cattle graze while looking out over pastureland framed by the mountains. On clear nights, enjoy a view of the starry night sky that one can only get in a relatively light free environment.
Meditative atmosphere. Sit on the large covered porch and listen to the wind chimes or gaze out the large picture window in the living room while contemplating the foothills of the Alleghany mountains, verdant in the spring and summertime, cloaked in color in the fall.
Location, Location, Location
Located 15 minutes from Staunton; 30 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the George Washington National Forest; less than an hour to Lexington, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Bath and Highland Counties.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove your shoes in the house, and please wipe your dogs feet.
Please do not allow your pets on the furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1194828vb
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 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. Sunspots Studios Glassblowing and Staunton Railroad Station are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Staunton Mall and Orchard Hill Square Shopping Center. R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, birdwatching and golfing.
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Swoope, VA

What's nearby

  • Staunton Railroad Station - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 25 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 25 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 21 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Edelweiss German Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪naf naf - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of George Washington National Forest, Staunton Mall and Gypsy Hill Dog Park. Orchard Hill Square Shopping Center and Dogwood Square are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Harry and Susan Baldwin

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