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

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Entrance to The Tiny Red Barn
Exterior
Front porch
Exterior
Open living

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lanexa, VA
  • Place, Stonehouse Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, New Kennt Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Saude Creek Vineyard
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪42 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. Heavily wooded land with rolling trails, birds, deer, squirrels, turtles, chickens, and donkeys. A large amount of our property sits on the Diascund Reservoir which provides a whole other side of nature.

- Maximum stay - 7 nights
- We welcome traveling families and friends
- 1 dog welcome, use the dropdown when booking to add the dog.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE DIASCUND RESERVOIR
2/26
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 .

If you are bringing a dog, make sure to enter that in the dropdown when booking as you would number of guests. There is a $50 dog fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ensuring safety is the responsibility of the guest
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Events

No events allowed
No large gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Enter 1 pet in the dropdown. $50 pet fee required
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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

Property # 2055050vb
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

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. MagiQuest and Williamsburg Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lanexa, VA

What's nearby

  • Stonehouse Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • New Kennt Park - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Saude Creek Vineyard - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • York River State Park - 17 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets - 19 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Two Drummers Smokehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 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).

How much does it cost to stay at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia on 10 July 2026 start from AU$469, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Tiny Red Barn on the Reservoir - A Private Oasis Near Williamsburg Virginia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of New Kennt Park, Stonehouse Golf Club and Saude Creek Vineyard. Sweet Hall Marsh and Little Creek Reservoir Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 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. 86 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in many VRBOs and this is easily one of the most incredible properties of all! It may be slightly off the beaten path but it is absolutely worth it! The property is beautiful with tranquil water views and the tiny barn is tastefully decorated with all amenities you would need. It was incredibly clean and comfortable. We have family in the Richmond area and cannot wait to return on our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, upscale cottage. Very well decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property is an absolute Wow! The host (Virginia) has created a wonderful retreat; so if you’re looking for wonderful accommodations, in a quiet setting where you can enjoy trees and water, than this is the perfect spot. The kitchen and bath are fully stocked and beds super comfortable. We spent a lot of time on the screened porch listening to the birds and watching the sun setting on the water. Communication is excellent and definitely ask about meeting the mini-donkeys! Best rental we have ever experienced! Thanks again Virginia!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
Thank you for this kind review! I loved chatting at donkey time. It was such a pleasure. We’ve had hundreds of guests; you and John were five star guests all around. Communication was easy, and the home was left impeccably clean. Any host would be lucky to have you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s the details that blew us away. Virginia and Steve have made every square foot of the Tiny Red Barn feel cozy and you feel completely at home. The quality of the home is one of the best we’ve stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk V.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Always wonderful!

This is one of our favorite properties to visit! So beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
So glad to hear you favor our little piece of paradise. We appreciate you choosing us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bertie B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at the Tiny Red Barn. The setting is spectacular - in the woods, on the water, so peaceful and private. The house is really lovely - beautifully decorated, loaded with charm, comfortable and cozy while somehow also being chic! It’s also well appointed, including good coffee, cookies and, such a treat- fresh eggs. Best of all, Virginia introduced us to her precious mini donkeys. They’re so sweet and it was educational for the kids and parents. We really loved this Vrbo stay and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2021
Kind and respectful guests is our truest enjoyment. Knowing guest are enjoying themselves fantastic. Would love to host these folks anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

what a wonderful Christmas getaway!

Absolutely gorgeous retreat in the woods. Incredible house, incredible location, incredible decorations!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you so much and for choosing The Tiny Red Barn. It was a pleasure to meet you all! We would look forward to hosting you any time in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

2nd stay in Williamsburg

My husband, dog, and I had the best stay at the Tiny Red Barn. This was our second stay here and we are already planning a third. Cant say enough positive things about this place and the hists themselves are amazing. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you thank you. We’d love to host you any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Lovely visit

We greatly enjoyed our time at the Tony Red Barn. This was a nice getaway for my spouse and I as we visited the area to spend some time in nature as well as revisit some American History. Thank you for sharing your vacation rental with us. We hope to revisit again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
So glad you enjoyed the barn and the area. We appreciate you choosing The Tiny Red Barn!! Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela R.

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

Adorable Peaceful Place

We celebrated our 5th anniversary here. It was the perfect place with quaint little touches, including fresh eggs, homemade soap, and cookies. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Thank you for choosing The Tiny Red Barn. We're so glad to hear it was perfect for you.! We'll be here for your 10th :). We'd love to host you any time in the future. All the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeJeune M.

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

Girl’s Trip

Great weekend getaway!!! Tranquil atmosphere with just the right amenities. Communication with the hosts was nice! Definitely a must do!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Great guests! Enjoyable conversation. Thank you for choosing The Tiny Red Barn. We'd love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabel A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

The Perfect Little Sanctuary

Beautifully appointed, serene and perfect in every way. Just what we needed. An absolute delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Quiet and Comfortable Stay

We stayed at The Little Red Barn while visiting family to celebrate a sweet 16. It was very clean and welcoming. There were some nice touches like farm fresh eggs, baked cookies and it was decortated for christmas. Overall 10/10, Host were kind andand responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Fishing wknd

Myself, my son and grandson enjoyed our stay thoroughly! Will be back again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Paradise

Perfect getaway for teens and adults. House was wonderful and had everything you could need. Hosts were fantastic and gave great recommendations for local spots and a goat farm. We will definitely return again and will recommend this oasis to all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Hello Kelly, Thank you so much for taking time out to write a review. We appreciate your choosing us. Hope you can come again in the future! All the Best, Virginia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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!!!
Can’t beat the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Virginia and Stephen

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We are a husband and wife team with many years of experience in remodeling homes and spaces, building, and property management. We are excited to share our 26 acres of nature with water views and access to anyone that wants a true getaway. We built The Tiny Red Barn in 2021. It provides the perfect location for resetting and refreshing. We look forward to your visit.

Why they chose this property

In 2013 we decided to leave NYC after Stephens lifelong residency, to come to Virginia to get away from the stress of the big apple. We set out to tour many rural areas in search of a perfect location to build an Arts and Crafts home. We arrived at this property and took the long walk from the street to the waterfront. It was winter. As we walked over the hill, we were able to see hundreds of geese sitting on the layer of ice that had covered the reservoir. Moments later they heard us, lifted off the ice in unison and flew overhead chattering like a beautiful chorus of nature. Yep, that was it. To have this scene knowing there was much more to come, we found our forever home. For us it's the ultimate water-view that will never threaten our location.

What makes this property unique

Off the beaten path. Water views, kayaking and canoeing, fishing if desired. No bustle, no rush.

Relaxing stay for families, girls getaway, history buffs. Historic Williamsburg is just 35 minutes from The Tiny Red Barn.

Note: We are a semi rural location, but just 15 minutes from anything you could need. Interstate, grocery, restaurants etc.

Languages:

English

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