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Life is better at the Cabin

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8248 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Office 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Life is better at the Cabin

This stunning log cabin style home is the ultimate exclusive getaway to nature, relaxation, and fun for you and your loved ones. Nestled on over 106 acres in Staunton, VA, this home provides a rustic feel and offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, making it the perfect place to seek refuge in nature and escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Sit on the screened in porch and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, complete with the sound of a babbling creek with plenty of wildlife!
This home is both classic and modern, where the outdoor elements are felt throughout. The interior boasts floor to ceiling knotted pine wood with large beams tying up the vaulted ceilings. Large, oversized windows brighten up the home with plenty of natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. There are trails for walking. All of the seclusion of living in the country, yet only 5 minutes from restaurants and shopping.

Please Note: You're in Nature's Backyard!

Our home is nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and mountain region, which means you're likely to see some of our wild neighbors — including deer, turkeys, foxes, raccoons, and even the occasional bear.

To help keep both guests and wildlife safe, we kindly ask that you:
    •    Do not leave children outside unattended.
    •    Keep vehicle doors locked at all times.
    •    Avoid leaving food, trash, or scented items outdoors.
    •    Never feed, approach, or attempt to touch any wildlife.
During snowy season, all wheel drive vehicles may be required.
We strive to maintain this space as a peaceful haven for both people and nature. Thank you for helping us respect and preserve the wild beauty that makes this area so special.

You may also find bugs, snakes and critters. Brown marmorated stink bugs are proIlific in the fall and don't be surprised to see 8 legged friends, too. Oh, the thrills of country and cabin life!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Amazing trails but when wet, keep the muddy shoes outside the house.
Host reserve the right to request a valid ID from all guest during the stay and failure to comply may result in cancellation of booking.

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
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 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

Staunton

Staunton is home to this cabin. Ox-Eye Vineyards and Bunker Valley Golf Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Rockfish Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Sunspots Studios Glassblowing and R.R. Smith Center for History & Art are also worth visiting.
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Staunton, VA

What's nearby

  • Dogwood Square - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Staunton Mall - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 12 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sheetz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is better at the Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Life is better at the Cabin?

As of 18 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is better at the Cabin on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$440, 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 Life is better at the Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life is better at the Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is better at the Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is better at the Cabin located?

Situated in Staunton, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Staunton Mall, Orchard Hill Square Shopping Center and Dogwood Square. Frontier Culture Museum and Betsy Bell Park 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. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and cozy. Great location and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, quiet, well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Very clean and comfortable. Great place to stay with a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative! The home was absolutely gorgeous. You have to be very cautious getting out of the driveway but other than that smooth sailing for getting there. The kitchen was stocked very well and was very helpful for meals. The property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very welcoming and comfortable place to stay! The host thought of everything and we enjoyed watching the sun rise over the mountain with our hot cup of coffee every morning. What a beautiful quiet place to read our Bible, Pray, and get renewed! Thank you Maryam!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 infants and the cabin was spacious, clean, and incredibly peaceful. The location offers total seclusion and beautiful mountain views, yet you are only 10 minutes from Staunton. The 3 bed/3 bath setup was perfect for us. If you are looking for a relaxing place to unplug in the Valley, this is it. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joella D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very beautiful and clean and the kitchen was stocked very well. We had plenty of privacy. Which was lovely. My only recommendations are, the kitchen could use some dish towels and maybe a spotlight to help see at night in the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect stay for our family of 4! The property is amazing, and we enjoyed listening to the sounds of the creek both while sitting around the campfire, and also while sitting outside on the screened-in deck. The house was very clean, and plenty of bedrooms to spread out! We very much appreciated the supply of coffee and fixings, as well condiments in the fridge. This was a fantastic stay, and would welcome the chance to come back on our next trip to Virginia!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our quick getaway to the mountains. My kids were so sad when it was time to leave. It was nice to disconnect from home and enjoy the outdoors. It was amazing to have a place that my mother could enjoy as well as she does have some mobility issues. This house had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well furnished home! Maryam was a great communicator before and during our stay. We loved feeling like we were in the country while being a short distance from restaurants, shopping and entertainment. We especially loved sitting on the screened porch in the mornings and evenings. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet. The creek was nice to hear sitting on the screened porch. The fire pit and grill a little too far down hill for this senior group. Plenty of seating in the living area and porch.Kitchen well equipped. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

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

Gina

Quiet spacious property in a wooded area close to activities and food. Host very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie I.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful setting and very comfortable accomodations. Loved the screened in deck area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Work training

Stay was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Weekend stay

Very nice, clean and spacious. Had all the amenities and more. Quiet and peaceful location, we really enjoyed it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic cabin with great woodwork.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia H.

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

Cozy stay at the cabin!

Perfect weekend getaway with the family. Very comfortable, clean and accommodating! Loved cooking with the family, plenty of room and well supplied for the cook. The owners were pleasant, and great hosts! Loved the fire pit area by the creek and the walking trails. Look forward to visiting again, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rk M.

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

Fall 2024

Great views and well maintained property. Highly recommend staying at the Cabin in the Woods. We are planning to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family gathering for funeral

The cabin was perfect for the family members gathering in Staunton for a funeral. The grounds were beautiful and access was easy. The hosts were great communicators for any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

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

Adorable place!

We came in town for a wedding and knew we didn’t want to stay at a hotel. We came across this cabin and booked immediately! The house was very clean and we enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch! Before we left, we explored the stream on the property and talked about how we’d love to.stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia K.

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

Sisters Trip

Three sisters had a very pleasant stay at this property. The location was perfect right outside of town with mountain views, along the long gravel driveway. The home was very cute inside, airy, and the rear screened porch was divine. The bedrooms were clean and comfy. We were hoping for some open views, and the outside firepit area may need a little updating. Live TV was very limited so we played games, watched Netflix, and had lively conversations! We all enjoyed our stay in Staunton, it's a great place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Family Christmas

We found this property when looking for a place to spend Christmas close to family. The pictures are beautiful but don't come close to doing the property justice in person! The house was well stocked with cookware/utensils and was perfect for us to host our family holiday dinner. The property owner was wonderful and answered my multiple questions about what was on hand prior to our arrival, and even went the extra mile of putting up a Christmas tree and decorations for us - what a nice surprise on our arrival! Would highly recommend not only the property, but also our very gracious and professional host :) We will definitely be staying again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roben N.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Cabin was beautiful and in a great location...seemed like it was in the middle of nowhere, but really only 10 minutes or so from everything. I would suggest two improvements...maybe a flag or reflector out by the road to indicate where to turn in. Returning at night is hard, until you get to know the area, then it's still a little hard. A handrail is severely needed for walking down to the creek/fire pit area, for the safety of older guests! ^_^
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Life is Better at the Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay and everything is as advertised in the listing...Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer! The owner was very easy to communicate with and was always very prompt with answers to our questions. The only issue we really experienced was upon arrival when we followed our phone's directions and it took us down the wrong road. Otherwise this is a great place, very comfortable and modern with a rustic feel. Everyone in our family was very impressed once we stepped inside and some regretted not being able to stay with us. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Perfect Unwind

This is an exceptionable property. It is QUIET. The porch is fantastic for morning coffee, breakfast and evening meals. The home is well-furnished and very clean. The kitchen is adequate for any cooking needs and the overall floorplan lends itself well to family activities. Interaction with the owner is both pleasant and professional. My family really enjoyed this property. The proximity to Staunton, wineries and hiking is excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend the cabin for any family's stay in the Staunton area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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