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Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse
Family-friendly holiday home in Madison with a hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16408.8 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Sharp Rock Vineyards
- Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
- Place, Old Rag Mountain
- Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 5
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse
Chestnut Oak Farm is a luxurious western-style lodge retreat on a 90 acre horse farm near the base of Old Rag Mountain. The lodge was constructed in 2009 using granite blocks from the farm and huge Virginia pine logs in a western style of rustic elegance. The lodge is surrounded by decks and porches to take in the magnificent view over Hidden Valley, Old Rag Mountain, the farm's twin ponds, and the horses grazing in the fields. The lodge is equipped with a Chef's Kitchen, huge dining room (we have seated sixteen), double-sided fireplace, baby grand piano, screened porch, and covered porch. The main lodge house has three Master Bedrooms, and two other large bedrooms with a shared bath. Downstairs is a walkout game room with foosball, ping pong, bar, and a fire pit/movie pit with 52" screen TV. The outdoor 8 person hot tub is steps away, overlooking the pond.
150 feet down the hill below the pond is the 'Guest' Treehouse. The treehouse is a cedar sided two level cabin-style house which sleeps six, with full bath and kitchen--and an optional fire pole exit for the adventurous. This treetop aerie has to be seen to be believed!
The farm has a small herd of horses and one alpaca, Mike. We have hiking trails on the property. A fantastic network of both gravel and paved roads fans out from the farm for incredible short and long distanced cycling routes. Or you can leave the farm to hike the incredible local trails or fish the local streams, or visit some of the local wineries or organic farms. We are 35 miles from Charlottesville, and 82 miles from Washington DC.
Caretakers live onsite and can help out with questions, firewood, directions, and even with provisioning if desired. They are happy to arrange spectacular custom-guided trail rides from a local stable in the surrounding mountains--even overnight camping trips.
Keywords: Farm, Horsefarm, Estate
150 feet down the hill below the pond is the 'Guest' Treehouse. The treehouse is a cedar sided two level cabin-style house which sleeps six, with full bath and kitchen--and an optional fire pole exit for the adventurous. This treetop aerie has to be seen to be believed!
The farm has a small herd of horses and one alpaca, Mike. We have hiking trails on the property. A fantastic network of both gravel and paved roads fans out from the farm for incredible short and long distanced cycling routes. Or you can leave the farm to hike the incredible local trails or fish the local streams, or visit some of the local wineries or organic farms. We are 35 miles from Charlottesville, and 82 miles from Washington DC.
Caretakers live onsite and can help out with questions, firewood, directions, and even with provisioning if desired. They are happy to arrange spectacular custom-guided trail rides from a local stable in the surrounding mountains--even overnight camping trips.
Keywords: Farm, Horsefarm, Estate
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid heaven.
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs are welcome, ours love the place.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outdoors.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Madison
Madison is home to this holiday home. River District Arts and Glassworks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sharp Rock Vineyards and DuCard Vineyards. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

Madison, VA
What's nearby
- Sharp Rock Vineyards - 18 min drive - 8.5 km
- Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 40 min drive - 35.4 km
- Old Rag Mountain - 45 min drive - 20.8 km
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 48 min drive - 44.4 km
- Luray Caverns - 56 min drive - 54.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shotwell Run Brew Co L - 11 min drive
- Ducard Vineyards - 12 min drive
- Central Coffee Co Limited - 10 min drive
- La Bella Terra B & B - 23 min drive
- Graves Mountain Dining Room - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Richard Smith
Our family has cherished this special farm since we bought in 1995. Since building the new house, we have shared it with numerous friends and families who come out to regroup, renew, and get inspired by the natural beauty of the place.
Why they chose this property
Most beautiful place we had ever seen in Virginia. We had been camping, hiking, climbing and biking in this area for years, and fell more in love with it every time we visited. We bought it to create a place for families to bond. Great place for family reunions and get-togethers.
What makes this property unique
The area is uniquely rich in character. The edge of the Piedmont and the Blue Ridge is flush with beautiful organic farms, wineries, and incredible cycling and hiking. Great base to visit Charlottsville and Monticello (35 miles), Luray (30 miles), Skyline Drive (18 miles), Sperryville (12 miles), Little Washington (15 miles), Flint Hill (17 miles),Orange (15 miles) and to take advantage of countless small antique shops and artist galleries that are close by.
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