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Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Swoope, VA
- Place, Mary Baldwin College24 min drive
- Place, American Shakespeare Center24 min drive
- Place, Frontier Culture Museum25 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
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Country Retreat, An Amateur Astronomer's Dream
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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
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, golfing and winery tours.
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
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- McDonald's - 20 min drive
- Edelweiss German Restaurant - 20 min drive
- naf naf - 20 min drive
- Subway - 19 min drive
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Reviews
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Location
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Reviews
Verified
13 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon W.
31 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
23 Mar 2026
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Daniel B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheryl M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Derek H.
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Cathy R.
10 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Becky I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michele M.
26 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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
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10/10 Excellent
Stacey S.
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacey S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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
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
David C.
11 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
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
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
Michelle L.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Michelle L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
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
About the host
Hosted by Harry and Susan Baldwin
Languages:
English
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