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The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs

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A snow-covered house with a stone chimney, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a small table, a chair, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A mailbox with a number 3 sign, a sign for Cardinal Springs, and a house in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a floral quilt, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sperryville, VA
  • Place, Copper Fox Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, River District Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

First floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sperryville

Located in Sperryville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. River District Arts and R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Copper Fox Distillery and Little Washington Winery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Sperryville, VA

What's nearby

  • Copper Fox Distillery - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • River District Arts - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Little Washington Winery - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 12 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 28 min drive
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Before and After - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rappahannock Pizza Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Twig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Off the Grid - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Blacksmiths - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Historic Poorhouse at Cardinal Springs located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Copper Fox Distillery and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from River District Arts. Shenandoah National Park and Little Washington 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. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a fun property! Lots of animals to meet and a very comfortable and well appointed place to stay. Hosts and friendly and accommodating and the location was within easy access of Sperryville and the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful stay at Cardinal Springs. Idyllic, peaceful, fun, and restful. Accommodations are lovely and comfortable, hosts are so welcoming and warm. Love it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
It was great to see you again! Thanks for leaving the Poorhouse in such excellent condition. We are always happy to share our farm with you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve and Andrea are wonderful hosts. Their farm, Cardinal Springs is an ideal get away in the Shenandoah mountains. The property is spectacularly beautiful, you can get close to nature, their animals, hiking and if you are lucky, you can even catch a 2-3 lb small mouth bass while canoeing on their 2 acre lake. I highly recommend a weekend spent with Andrea and Steve at Cardinal Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to have our mother daughter weekend! We enjoyed walking around d this peaceful property, hiking in Shenandoah and visiting the Luray Caverns. Sperryville had several convenient places to have a tasty meal! The Historic Poorhouse was a lovely and cozy space to spend time together! Thanks for a great weekend. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We wished the hosts were there as the reviews said they are so great at showing around the farm. We hope to come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Rachel, I'm sorry we were on vacation during your stay and that you apparently did not get the personal attention that you felt you needed from our farm sitters. They are normally very attentive to our guests, so I am surprised to see this review. Our apologies.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a special property with gracious hosts who go out of their way to introduce you to their farm and all the animals that inhabit it. The Poorhouse is so comfortable and perfect for two. We can’t wait to come back in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy property with kitchenette and beautiful gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy weekend retreat

Really nice stay for the family. Kids loved seeing all the animals, feeding the goats, and taking the pedal boat for a spin around the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This is our 2nd time staying on the property. First time staying in this particular house. Amazing property with very nice hosts. Planning to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and beautiful

Nice quiet location with beautiful views and farm life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical place!

Everything about our stay was perfect, and the farm is pure bliss. We are so happy to have found Cardinal Springs Farm and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Katie, We are glad that you were able to spend New Year's Eve with us and that you enjoyed the farm! We enjoyed meeting you. Come back and see us again. --Andrea
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the Poorhouse! Beautiful property and close to many lovely things to do. We also enjoyed time with the animals and a paddle on the pond. Very organized, communicative, and thoughtful owners -- we'll be back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway in the heart of Shenandoah

Very thoughtfully laid out, charming cabin on a farm with all sorts of animal friends. 20 minutes from Old Rag, 5 from Sperryville. A lovely weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Divine!

Our family stayed for a weekend and could not have been more thrilled! Our hosts were a delight, the beauty of the property is second to none, and the animals were a wonderful addition!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for kids

The poorhouse is great for a family of 4 with younger kids. The kids loved walking around the property and seeing all the animals. Being close to sperryville was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

The Poor House is exactly as shown online. If you’re looking for a place near Shenandoah to relax and enjoy animals, this is the perfect place. Our daughter loved getting to feed some of the animals and the fishing in the pond was pretty amazing. Steve and Andrea are very nice and generous hosts. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and beautiful property

Andrea and Steve were great hosts - communicative and provide a great experience with the various animals and opportunities to experience their farm. The Poorhouse was very well equipped, clean and perfect for our family. The property is beautiful and close to many restaurants and activities. We cannot to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful views, amazing hosts and an exceptional cottage

We traveled to VA for a friend's wedding, this listing in particular caught our eye. It was above and beyond our expectations in every way. Andrea and Steve have done an absolutely amazing job transforming this property into what it is today. They were so welcoming and eager to make sure we were comfortable during our stay. There's so much to do on the farm, whether it's enjoying the amazing views, saying hello to the animals, taking a swim/canoeing in their pond or just relaxing in the cottage. I highly recommend watching the sunrise at the top of the property. We will absolutely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip to Virginia and your visit on the farm! Come back and see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic Stay at Cardinal Springs

My husband and I stayed here with our 2 daughters, ages 6 and 8 and our 9month old puppy. It was everything we needed and more than we could have hoped for. With COVID cases rising, we'd just canceled our planned trip to Florida. We all needed a pick-me-up and a bit of peace in a safe location to relax and let the kids play without needing to venture out. Cardinal Springs was ideal. The girls collected eggs, fed the animals, regularly checked on the baby ducks, picked apples and pears, and enjoyed the entire property. We swam in the pond for hours each day, paddled on the paddle board and little boat, roasted marshmallows in the evening, and finally had some time to just breathe and relax. Our pup had the time of his life swimming in the pond too, meeting the friendly goats, and wishing to meet the ducks. Our hosts were lovely, gracious, and kind, providing us with tomatoes from the garden and a sense of privacy and safety. It couldn't have been any more perfect for us. Cardinal Springs provided us exactly what we all needed - peace, rest, and natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Lindsay, We are so glad that you had such a good time! We thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of you and hope to see you again soon. Thanks so much for leaving the property in such great shape. All the best! --Andrea and Steve
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Simple, Pleasant and Grossly Over-Priced

The entry way is/was very dangerous because of the steps down and up and my wife uses a walker. This was mitigated by the OUTSTANDING handyman who constructed a wooden bridge, which should become a permanent structure. The main room is smaller than the fish-eye camera shot portrays. Bedrooms are quite nice. Kitchen is inadequate. Just too small and the mat in front of the sink is downright dangerous. Speaking of danger, the one bath is totally unsatisfactory. Too small, way too cramped and the shower is so slippery my wife fell and pulled the shower curtain down, bruising her hip. The grounds are lovely and great for a pleasant walk but the entry road needs work. It is barely suitable for a four-wheel drive vehicle. At $450 per night it is grossly overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We regret your complaints about our Historic Poorhouse. The 1860s structure was renovated to preserve as much of its history as possible and, as we state in our listing, is not ideal for individuals with mobility issues. Our farmhand spent hours making a ramp to accommodate your wife's needs and he indeed is outstanding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing

We can't say enough great things about Cardinal Springs Farm. This is a magical and peaceful place where you can get away from it all and simply soak in the beauty around you. Steve and Andrea are incredibly gracious hosts. Upon our arrival, they oriented us to the farm and all of its animals, encouraging our kids to hold baby chicks and ducks, feed apples and carrots to the horse and mules, and give peanuts to the goats, and collect eggs. We so enjoyed using the fire pit at the top of the hill to roast hot dogs and marshmallows, all the while watching the glorious sunset and views of Old Rag Mountain. We also loved sitting on our porch watching the hummingbirds routinely visit the flowers around us; the property is bursting with Andrea's gardens, which are stunning. The pond onsite is spectacular for swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing and fishing. It is spring-fed, very clean, and a great temperature. We also caught lots of fish, including large mouth bass and sunfish. They owners provide a canoe, paddleboard, and paddle boat for guests' use which was so nice. I could go on and on. This is truly a magical place and Steve and Andrea have thought of everything. We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you had such a good time at the farm and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at the Poorhouse

What a great location! Not far from the main road but in a different world. My wife and I stayed three nights to enjoy the fall colors and to hike in Shenandoah Nat'l Park. Sperryville is five minutes away, the park about 20. The cottage was charming and nicely decorated. We cooked in all three nights as most restaurants in the area are closed during the week. There is neither stove nor dishwasher, but we had no difficulties reheating frozen entrees we had brought from home, supplemented with fresh ingredients from the local store. Walking around the property watching the animals was such a refreshing change from city living, we would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the place

Great respite from city life. The grounds are gorgeous with friendly sheep, rolling hills and beautiful views. Highlight was the hilltop fire pit plus grouse, deer, ducks and turkeys roaming free. Get you fresh eggs from the farm too. Sperryville is super quaint and nearby restaurants in Washington VA were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We loved our three nights in the darling Poorhouse and can’t wait to return. Cardinal Springs is such a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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