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Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views

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Exterior
Exterior
Library on main level
Well-equipped kitchen
Main living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Etlan, VA
  • Place, Sharp Rock Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Quartz Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views

Furnished tastefully by an award-winning interior designer, this large home has three separate living areas, a large back deck facing Old Rag, five lovely bedrooms, reliable wifi, and three large-screen, streaming televisions, all powered by the solar panels installed behind the barn. Enjoy Blue Ridge and Etlan valley views from every window, surrounded by bucolic country homes and farms, and stroll the extensive, open grounds on grassy, walking paths. This is a perfect place to escape, relax, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures together. The kitchen is open-design and well-equipped. There are cozy seating areas and tables for dining or games, indoors and out. Hiking is a favorite activity in the area—the Old Rag trailhead is only five minutes away—and easy access to many other trails abound in nearby Shenandoah National Park. Wonderful wineries and breweries, quaint shops, and award-winning restaurants are short drives away also, in the charming towns and villages of Sperryville, Little Washington, Culpeper, etc. This is a perfect home for family gatherings and time with old friends, a place to soak up mountain and meadow beauty, refresh and recharge.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3072183vb
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
This property uses some solar energy
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
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

Etlan

Located in Etlan, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sharp Rock Vineyards and DuCard Vineyards 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 Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Map
Etlan, VA

What's nearby

  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Blue Quartz Winery - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • DuCard Vineyards - 17 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Copper Fox Distillery - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 22 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 34 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Graves Mountain Lodge - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Terra B & B - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Central Coffee Co Limited - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Spacious, Beautiful, Quiet Home with Amazing Old Rag Views located?

This family-friendly Etlan holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sharp Rock Vineyards, and within 6 mi (10 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Old Rag Mountain and Rapidan River 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. 30 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well stocked and had everything we could need. The host was incredible attentive and was available for any questions or concerns. I would definite stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dixie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Had a great stay. Everything was as listed. Had great communication. Easy check in and out. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sosun B.

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

Fantastic Property

Great stay at very nice house with amazing views overlooking Old Rag. House was spacious, clean, well-stocked, and exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property over Thanksgiving and the following weekend with the goal of making a traditional holiday meal, spending time with family, and visiting Shenandoah National Park. The house and location fit our plans perfectly, serving as an ideal midpoint for three different households. The home was comfortable, well-equipped, and in a great setting. Doug was easy to communicate with throughout. We would gladly stay here again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Fantastic Stay

Nice and quiet location. Perfect for a gathering with friends and family. Doug is a very accommodating host, would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Great access to Old Rag

Great stay and the house is as advertised. Close proximity to the Old Rag trail, and it served our purposes well. Would recommend to anyone looking to explore the Shenandoah National park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Perfect for a group

Our group had a perfect stay at Dougs place. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed. Also perfectly situated near the park for hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

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

Great fall trip with family

We visited to see fall colors and hiking with family. Great trip for everyone. House was just the right size and the ping pong table was a great bonus for hours of fun!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fern L.

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

A lovely Thanksgiving holiday

This was a wonderful property in a beautiful setting. The house had everything we needed, was well decorated, and sooo comfortable. Mornings against the mountains were fabulously beautiful. A perfect place for a family gathering….
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 sibling reunion meet in the middle
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie W.

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

Clean, comfortable place

Our family enjoyed staying here for a family wedding weekend. The kitchen was well stocked and the place was very clean. The beds were comfortable and there was a lot of space for the 7 of us to spend time together. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

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

Perfect fall weekend

We had a lovely fall weekend at Bella Vita! The house and the views are gorgeous — close to hikes and wineries. And Doug is a fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

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

Beautiful home

This home was so beautiful and very family oriented. We had the best time here and Doug was so flexible with check in time and made it so we didn’t have to rush to get ready for my brothers rehearsal dinner. We would definitely stay here again and enjoyed are stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiayang C.

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

Nice stay

Fun nights with friends. Host is responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I chose this house because of its location -- very close to my parents's house -- as I and extended family were gathering for a funeral. We did not have time to take advantage of the many activities nearby, but we did enjoy the views. This house was very comfortable. It is obvious that a lot of thought has been put into the amenities as we could not think of one thing lacking. The kitchen is certainly one of more well stocked kitchens I have ever seen. We will be back, hopefully for longer and a more joyous occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Weekend getaway

Fantastic weekend with the fam. Overall, we fit 8 people very comfortably, including one infant. Check-in was a breeze and the house was even nicer in person. We talked in coming back for years to come!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bridget g.

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

Shenandoah hikes

Very clean and comfortable house. Location was beautiful with wonderful scenic views. Plenty of supplies included with house such as condiments, cleaning products, paper products and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

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

Beautiful Countryside Home!

If your wanting a relax beautiful Mountain View place to stay then this home is it! They have everything you need for a gateway stay! It was so relaxing and the views was breathtaking! The house was super clean and cozy. If we’re ever in town again I would book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

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

Great house for visiting SNP

The house was great for our large party (ages 4-60s). It was in a great location for exploring SNP and visiting wineries and historical sites. There was plenty of room to spread out and we enjoyed the gorgeous sunsets from the covered back deck. Doug was great at communicating, would definitely recommend the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with ustheists atmosphere led lil as archiewe spent here, the nice walks in the trail, the welcomingfeeling that the doorstep brings, the warmth of your home istruly lovely. Connecting with boardgames or playing ping pongand having so much Fun, the comical and 6 deep talks aroundthe fire place, where the fire made of faces glow, the nicedecor that brings the perfect home together, we truly appreciatedour unforgettable stay here and would definetly love to comeagain.JOHN
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice M.

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

Wonderful, way above expectations

This property was sparkling clean, updated, and better in person. The view from the back deck could not be beaten. All the attendees were thrilled and commented many times that it was a great rental house. Doug was super responsive and provided everything we needed. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Stayed for a high school reunion

We stayed with several friends for our high school reunion. Lovely home with excellent views of Old Rag Mountain. We spent many hours having coffee then wine on the back deck just talking a enjoying the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Wedding weekend

We could not have chosen a better place to stay. The house is spacious, comfortable, charming and equipped with everything but food. The house is also located close to many vineyards and breweries and it has stunning 360 views of the surrounding mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Awesome place for a getaway with friends or family!

My friends and I had a great time staying at this house. There are plenty of spaces for everyone to gather together but also for folks to break off it they want to read a book, take care of some work, or play games. We enjoyed the ping pong table and the fire pit. The kitchen had all the tools and dishes we needed to cook several meals - probably the best-stocked kitchen I've ever seen for a rental property. Doug made everything easy and replied quickly to any questions we had. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

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

Beautiful home!

We stayed in this beautiful home over labor day weekend. The house is gorgeous, beautifully decorated and well maintained. It had everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and looking out at the mountains. Apart from one night ordering pizza from the local pizza place, we cooked our meals at home in this well stocked kitchen. We also enjoyed making smores in the firepit. Overall, one our our absolute favorite vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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