19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Stephens City, VA

Shenandoah University12 min drive
Apple Blossom Mall13 min drive
Winchester Medical Center14 min drive
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Rest and unwind with your family or friends at the Sanctuary. We designed this space with gathering and connection in mind. Enjoy natural lighting and open concept living in our newly renovated 19th century church building. Meals can be prepared in the spacious kitchen and enjoyed together around a 12-foot farmhouse table. After meals transition to our spacious yet cozy living room.

If you don't want to stay in, explore the Shenandoah Valley's great outdoors, rich history, and fine dining.

Property manager

Joel

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Supervise children on stairs and near pellet stove

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking or Vaping in the house. A minimum $500 fee will be charged if extra cleaning is needed to remove odors, cigarette butts, ...etc.

Do not take any furniture outside. Do not burn any trash in the fire pit Please let us know if anything is malfunctioning so we can fix it promptly

No extra guests are allowed on the property WITHOUT proper communication with the host. Be respectful of the neighbors

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Stephens City

Located in Stephens City, this vacation home is in a rural area. Wayside Theater and Strasburg Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Appleland Sports Center and Valerie Hill Winery. Shen-Val Farm Market and Dinosaur Land are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, mountain biking, and cycling nearby.

Stephens City, VA

What's nearby

Belle Grove Plantation - 8 min drive
Shenandoah University - 12 min drive
Apple Blossom Mall - 13 min drive
Shenandoah River - 13 min drive
Winchester Medical Center - 14 min drive

Getting around

Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
New Town Creamery - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vera P.

13 Oct 2023

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

Favorite vacation rental of all time

This property was in the perfect location whether you need city ammenities or mountain respite. There is so much to see within a 45 minute drive any direction, yet gas, groceries, restaurants, a university are just 10 minutes away. This repurposed white clapboard traditional church is wonderfullly remodelled and was the perfect place to have a reunion with the 2 international students who lived with us and are like sons. The kitchen is well stocked and has a good gas stove for real cooks. The counter space! The dining room table! And there's a piano! Out back is the best bonfire ever devised with porch swings encircling the fire. If you go the hiking route, space age washer and dryer have you fixed up for the next day. We loved it and hope to come back some day.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

25 Sept 2023

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

Sept 22-24 2023

We had a great time, it was raining the whole weekend, but we had a good time fixing food and playing games. But after dinner when we were washing a few dishes the kitchen sink started to back up, something they should get fixed. We let it go down and ran HOT water through the pipes, but they should get it looked at

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

6 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful accommodations

We were traveling for a family wedding in Winchester. We had a large group (6 adults and 2 children) and the adults were 1 couple and 4 single adults. There were plenty of places to sleep! I can't say enough about this property. It is conveniently located in Stephens City, near I81. The converted chapel is beautiful and the property is quiet and peaceful. it has all of the necessary amenities, even books and games for the kids! I saw where one reviewer complained about the lack of TVs, but our group spent time in the porch swings outside and the kids played inside and out the entire time - we never turned the tv on. We will definitely recommend this property to other family and friends traveling to the area. Joel answered inquiries quickly and courteously.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

18 Aug 2023

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

Great family spot

We came into town for a graduation and needed a space for family, including my granddaughter who is 4 months old. Beautiful property, convenient location. Only thing that bothered us during our stay was the amount of spider webs in all the windows and the fact that the house is advertised to sleep 8 but there is an extra fee for more than 4 guests? This was confusing

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

17 July 2023

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

Stay Vacation

Beautiful house, well designed and decorated. New appliances, kitchen with accommodations for cooking. Kitchen Aide Stand mixer, spices, flour ect. Our only drawback for the stay is the hard Well water. Only one tv on the small balcony inside the house. Not everyone in our family could climb up those stairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023