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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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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.
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
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Staunton Railroad Station - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
- Mary Baldwin College - 25 min drive - 23.8 km
- American Shakespeare Center - 25 min drive - 23.8 km
- The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
- Frontier Culture Museum - 26 min drive - 26.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- McDonald's - 20 min drive
- naf naf - 20 min drive
- Edelweiss German Restaurant - 20 min drive
- Arby's - 19 min drive
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16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Derek H.
8 Feb 2026
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Derek H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
John B.
5 Jan 2026
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John B.
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10/10 Excellent
Karla H.
26 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karla H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ellen F.
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ellen F.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Becky I.
18 Oct 2025
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Becky I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michele M.
26 Sept 2025
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Michele M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Edward T.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
Edward T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
david k.
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Views
david k.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stacey S.
18 Oct 2025
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Stacey S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gerry A.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Accommodations very relaxing!
Gerry A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sonya K.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonya K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel D.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
13 July 2025
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Diane H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Anna T.
25 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Anna T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rebecca B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sandra H.
18 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
Sandra H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Loretta S.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and countryside surroundings
Loretta S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joy C.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite place
Joy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Becky I.
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and relaxing stay
Becky I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
cheryl e.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Did it disappoint
cheryl e.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
margaret c.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
margaret c.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Benjamin E.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Stay…
Benjamin E.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Michelle L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Harry and Susan Baldwin
Languages:
English
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