10/10 Excellent
michelle j.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
michelle j.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Entire home
Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5149 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Raphine, VA
- Rockbridge Vineyard10 min drive
- Virginia Horse Center28 min drive
- Washington and Lee University31 min drive
- Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)46 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Our stay at Cardinal Cottage was incredible! From our initial interactions with the hosts to our walk through the proper...
Nick M.
Jan 4, 2024
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Cardinal Cottage Beautiful Shenandoah Valley getaway w/ stunning mountain views
Property manager
Chris and Julie Fox, Jumping Fox LLC
Premier Host
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Luxury cabin in the woods, 2 bedrooms plus loft
Luxury cabin in the woods, 2 bedrooms plus loft
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (129 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Raphine
Located in Raphine, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. VMI Museum and Lee Chapel and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stonewall Jackson Grave and Beverley Cigar Store. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Virginia Horse Center or Alumni Memorial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Raphine, VA
What's nearby
- Rockbridge Vineyard - 10 min drive
- Virginia Horse Center - 28 min drive
- Virginia Military Institute - 30 min drive
- Washington and Lee University - 31 min drive
- Crabtree Falls - 35 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wendy's - 13 min drive
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- Dunkin' - 14 min drive
- Smiley's Bar-B-Q - 15 min drive
- White's Travel Center - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother's Day getaway
Kim L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina N.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Views
Tina N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Angela G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret G.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Margaret G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Chris and Julie Fox, Jumping Fox LLC
Chris is from nearby Fairfield, Julie from Massachusetts. We lived overseas for many years and bought this property in 1987 with the intention of retiring here one day. Since 2014 it is a dream come true, we have retired and built a home here. Eight years later we constructed a purpose-built house for guests on our property to enjoy the unique beauty, activities and peace of the area.
Why they chose this property
We built this house specifically for guests when we have more than we can handle at our house, for big family get-togethers, and to share with our VRBO guests. Every aspect of the house was built for you, the guest. We hope you will appreciate it and enjoy it very much.
What makes this property unique
Incredible setting in the Shenandoah Valley. Gorgeous views, sunsets and dark starry nights. This is a true getaway, yet only 15 minutes from Highway 81/64. You are about 30 minutes from the charming cities of Staunton and Lexington, yet when you get "home" to Cardinal Cottage, you are away from it all, listening to the cattle on the farm, watching deer come down out of the woods at dusk, watching the most beautiful sunsets, and enjoying the comforts of an energy-efficient purpose-built country home. We hope that artists discover this property; what a place to paint, write, compose music, be inspired, be creative and rejuvenate.
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