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The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lanexa, VA

Place, Saude Creek Vineyard
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Williamsburg Premium Outlets
‪20 min drive‬
Place, College of William and Mary
‪25 min drive‬
Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Room

1 King Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia

The Tiny Red Barn is a labor of love built by us for you on the Diascund Reservoir with water views, wooded trails and sunsets. We feel like we're on vacation every day of the year and look forward to sharing our 26 acres with you. Heavily wooded land with rolling trails, birds, deer, squirrels, turtles, chickens and bees. A large amount of our property sits on the Diascund Reservoir which provides a whole other side of nature.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
7/25
Current levels at 100%
What are you able to do at these levels?

Kayak
Canoe
Fish
Spot elusive creatures
Enjoy marvelous sunsets

Updates to Reservoir Levels when a significant change occurs

Mini Donkeys - we currently have several minis.

They are secured by a fence and have their own barn.

Adults, children and pets are strictly PROHIBITED from entering their fenced in area at any time without a host being present. DO NOT FEED or place hands, or fingers into their fenced in area.

If you wish to meet them and have a grooming session, we’ll do our best to make that happen .

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Ensuring safety is the responsibility of the guest

Events

No events allowed

No large gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must be 26 yrs old to reserve The Tiny Red Barn. No 3rd party bookings. ID must match reserving party.

The Rental Agreement will be forwarded via Docusign after booking. Instant booking constitutes confirmation of and agrees to the Rental Agreement

Prior to acceptance, tell us. 1. What brings you to the area? 2. Do you agree to sign the vacation rental agreement?

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: No large gatherings

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, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lanexa

Located in Lanexa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Stonehouse Golf Club and Saude Creek Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Go-Karts Plus and Old Forge Sporting Clays. Travelling with kids? Consider MagiQuest and Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Lanexa, VA

What's nearby

Saude Creek Vineyard - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 20 min drive - 28.2 km
College of William and Mary - 25 min drive - 35.2 km
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 28 min drive - 42.6 km
Jamestown Settlement - 33 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

Williamsburg Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Stonehouse Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Two Drummers Smokehouse - ‬12 min drive
‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪McSherry Getaway - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of New Kennt Park, Sweet Hall Marsh and Stonehouse Golf Club. Little Creek Reservoir Recreation Area and Cumberland Marsh State Natural Area Preserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Bertie B.

13 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful setting with a lovingly maintained property

Beautiful setting with a lovingly maintained property, very respectful and responsive hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

13 Apr 2023

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

perfect VA getaway!

Our family of five absolutely loved the Red Barn- the location looking over the lake was even better than we imagined when we booked! We will definitely recommend to anyone staying in the Williamsburg area!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

2 Oct 2021

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

Tiny Red Barn

Fantastic stay - property was lovely and great support from owners throughout process.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

30 Apr 2023

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

Great stay

Relaxing cabin in the country. Nice places to gather. Thoughtful hosts! Near Williamsburg and Richmond!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabel A.

5 Mar 2023

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

Relaxing, peaceful retreat

This beautifully appointed little house was the perfect place for a girl's weekend. It's location on the water was so peaceful and a great place to get away from it all and relax. The owners are great to work with and very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

9 July 2024

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

Get away with the wife.

Beautiful property with great privacy and scenery. Extremely clean and very comfortable. Stayed for four nights with my wife and our dog while we enjoyed the area. Couldn't ask for a more perfect location. Owners were very respectful and polite. We enjoyed greeting the donkeys each morning!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

6 Aug 2025

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

The little red Barn was beautiful. The owners really went above and beyond creating this little oasis and putting every thoughtful touch in to the property, including hand crafted goodies. The house was so beautiful inside, we didn't want to go outside! Even though this is a dog-friendly property, you'd never know dogs have stayed here. The only slight downside I'd say was that we knew the owners lived on property but didn't know they were directly behind us, separated by a treeline. As this isn't a huge deal, we just felt like our loud family of 3 small boys could be too noisy at times and we worried it would be a problem. But, we never heard anything from the owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

1 Feb 2023

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

Perfect reset

This Gem was a pleasure , with such detail and a perfect weekend getaway to reset. It feel homey but away from home. The host baked cookies and left fresh eggs which was a wonderful welcome to our visit . I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lake view and a quiet reset get away with flawless attention to detail !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

6 Aug 2024

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

The beautiful, restful, Tiny Red Barn

The Tiny Red Barn is such a unique, delightful, and absolutely beautiful property. The space is clean and impeccably decorated, including all of the amenities you may need during your stay. We especially enjoyed our time relaxing in the screened in porch, the game selection and game time with our kids, paddling on the reservoir, and making s’mores around the fire pit. Virginia was communicative and available at any time, but gave us our space and privacy throughout our entire stay. It was so easy to melt into relaxation at this gorgeous property and we hope to stay at the Tine Red Barn again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

4 Apr 2023

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

A beautiful place to rest and enjoy some family time

We had a wonderful stay at the Tiny Red Barn and I've been telling EVERYONE about this gem. Its rare to find such a well-kept, thoughtful, and comfortable place to rest, refresh, and enjoy for everyone in the family - ranging from kids to tweens to adults. But we all really enjoyed this delightful oasis. Highlights included canoeing on the lake and watching the turtles bob in and out of the water, the free range chickens that my kids loved tracking and naming, the hiking trails, and making soap with the most lovely and engaging property owner. It was conveniently located to Williamsburg, Go Ape (an outdoor ropes course and zip line), great food like Hohl, and other fun activities in the area. We'll be raving about this stay for some time to come and we highly recommend the Tiny Red Barn!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

4 Feb 2023

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

Perfection is a Tiny Red Barn in Lanexa, Va

Virginia and Stephens Tiny Red Barn is charming, beautiful, and cozy. The woods and reservoir a stunning backdrop. We look forward to returning in other seasons to fully enjoy the screen porch, firepit, and water sports. It was a very cold week and we were traveling back and forth to tour Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown- next visit we’ll stay at the Barn and just enjoy the trails and lovely amenities provided by Virginia and Stephen. Their Welcome App is the best communication “tool” we’ve ever enjoyed- and we do VRBO’s all around the country . This is a very high quality property and even higher quality experience thanks to the personal investments of Virginia and Stephen that make every detail lovely and welcoming.! Thank you both so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

21 Mar 2022

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

Adorable, cozy, and peaceful

The Tiny Red Barn was one of our most enjoyable rentals over the past 10 years. Virginia and Stephen were wonderful hosts, providing easy contact via text. They’re nearby if needed but also gave us plenty of privacy. The barn is new, immaculate, and so comfortable. With only one bathroom and the open loft, it was perfect for our small family. They thought of everything and even brought a basket of fresh eggs for the week. The location is remote, but within 20-30 mins of shopping and tourist sites. We absolutely loved the peacefulness of the woods and reservoir, as well as watching the sun set while sitting by the campfire. It was just the respite we had hoped for! Thank you Virginia and Stephen for sharing your piece of heaven with us! We’ve been telling all of our friends and hope to come back for another visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk V.

23 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing Property

Everything was wonderful! The property was perfect & it was a great place to visit with family who live close by.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

19 July 2025

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

Fantastic Getaway

We could not have loved The Tiny Red Barn more. The nicest hosts who have thought of everything down to fresh cookies and eggs for your arrival. The cleanest rental we’ve stayed in! You will love all the detail and thought put into everything. The scenery is beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking and morning coffee in the screened in porch. So close to many things to do and great restaurants. We can’t wait to come back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana T.

28 June 2025

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

Perfect quiet getaway close to everything!

We had a wonderful stay at the little red barn. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive and we arrived to fresh eggs and cookies! We were easily able to get to Richmond and Williamsburg from this location while also enjoying peace and quiet while at the house. It has all the amenities you could need. My personal favorite spot was the screened in porch overlooking the reservoir! It was the perfect relaxing way to start and end the day!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

5 June 2025

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

Wish we had stayed longer

Our family stumbled across this gem while looking for places to stay for a weekend near Williamsburg. The place was a dream to stay in, the hosts were wonderful and thought of so many details to make guests stay better (fresh eggs, Wi-Fi QR code, lighter and starter logs for the fire pit, all the cooking utensils, the list goes on), and the whole time we were in colonial Williamsburg our 6 yo wanted to go back to the little red barn. Our only regret is we didn’t stay longer to properly enjoy the property!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

26 May 2025

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

Let’s do it again!

Our favorite VRBO so far! Checks all the boxes!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara C.

13 Apr 2025

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

Don’t miss this

I’m telling everyone about this cute barn! It was so relaxing and the atmosphere was just perfect for a weekend getaway! Everything is cared for. So relaxing! We stayed here and went into Williamsburg during the day - the drive was worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025