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Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres

Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres

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The great room with huge stone fireplace and mountain views.
Eighteen foot, stone bar w/ refrigerator.  BYOB and make it a night!
BRAND NEW THIS FALL SEASON!  A new Pavilion by the pond, open to ALL guests.
The Lincoln bedroom.
Large master bedroom has windows with a view

Overview of Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Etlan, VA
  • Popular LocationOld Rag Mountain28 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyland43 min drive
  • AirportCulpeper, VA (QCL-Culpeper Regional)46 min drive
  • Popular LocationStony Man52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Den/Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Loft

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres


Large, rustic, & luxurious are words seldom used together, but accurately describes Spirit Dancer Lodge. A luxurious, energizing, rejuvenating, and romantic get-away far removed from the stresses of city life. We're on 60 private acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Shenandoah Valley. Upon your arrival, you will receive four free wine tastings at a nearby winery. We offer 4000 square feet of living space with queen beds in two of the four, spacious bedrooms with a soaking tub and shower in the master bedroom and two twins in the other bedroom on the main floor. A large, closed-in loft area has four twin beds. All rooms have large windows to let the outside in.

The great room has a huge stone fireplace, dining room and kitchen, all open together and has floor to ceiling windows with prowl front and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. The deck includes a gas grill and an outdoor chiminea great for s'mores and dinner! Downstairs, you'll find our sauna room (5 person) with a futon, 18 foot stone bar, game room, 62 inch TV and a smaller private den with a queen and additional futon for more guests comfort. ****The house sleeps 12, but can hold up to 14/15 comfortably if using the futon areas as well.

The interior house is specially designed in southwest decor.

We're located in Etlan, VA, just off Virginia's Route 231, one of America's ten most outstanding scenic byways (Great for biking!). We back up to Shenandoah National Park & Old Rag Mountain, which offer numerous scenic hiking trails. We have a stocked pond for 'catch & release' only, however, there's recreational trout fishing nearby on the Rose, Hughes and Rapidan Rivers. Visit many, outstanding wineries, cheese factories, historic sites, civil war battlefields, Luray caverns, historic Monticello and the lovely town of Charlottesville. Antique shop, bike, hike or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery and numerous wildlife.

The Lodge is ideal for family gatherings, small family weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, birthdays, girls/guys weekends or a romantic getaway.

There are many scheduled events, festivals, and activities throughout the year. There are world class to down-home restaurants within 10-30 miles (Most notable, Inn of Little Washington). So come and relax. You won't want to leave.

Amenities: huge stone fireplace, air conditioning, 62' TV plus three standard size TV's, VCR, DVD, clock radios in each bedroom, stereo, CD, dvd player, VHS player, full stocked kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, cooking utensils provided, linens provided, washer, dryer, sauna, 18' bar, gas grill, den with queen bedroom and futon, game room with foosball and air hockey, & outside chiminea.

WE JUST HAD WIFI INSTALLED. IT IS SLOW BUT SLOWLY IMPROVING!!

NO SMOKING
NO PETS
NO EXCEPTIONS

Property manager

Darden Sachs

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
We have another lodge on the property as well.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

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
Note from host: We have another lodge on the property as well.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Etlan

Located in Etlan, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. River District Arts and Glassworks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at DuCard Vineyards and Sharp Rock Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Old Rag Mountain - 28 min drive
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 28 min drive
  • Skyland - 43 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 44 min drive
  • Stony Man - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 34 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Bella Terra B & B - 25 min drive
  • Central Coffee Co. - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of DuCard Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards, and Blue Quartz Winery. Old Rag Mountain and Rapidan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of heaven near the mountains!
This is our second stay at Spirit Dancer and I can't recommend it enough! We come up for the hiking (old Rag, White Oak Canyon) and the mountains but we're also finding it hard to leave the property!! The setting feels so private and remote though you're just not far from restaurants and other activities. It has a lovely rustic feel BUT is very luxurious! We loved the foosball and air hockey, coffee on the back deck, dinner prep in the large and well stocked kitchen and the comfy beds. The ease of communication from our host Darden also makes this a favorite place for us. We enjoyed a spectacular storm with a very brief area wide power outage, and Darden, kept us well informed on the status from the power company! We look forward to continuing this family tradition and coming back in 2024!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

George N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely horrible
The place was misrepresented, the property was absolutely filthy, and I wound up with a terrible rash from the place. The property house was somewhat hard to deal with and resolving my issue. I will never stay in that dump again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property, accommodating host!
The acreage on this property was just the best. We stayed here over our wedding weekend, and between this cabin and the Sun Dancer, our entire families were able to stay near each other AND the venue. Couldn’t ask for a better location and the host was so accommodating. The grounds are beautiful, and walking between the two lodges amongst the fireflies was pretty magical. The trails, the catch and release pond and new pavilion were also very much utilized- it was just the right amount of space for a large group to spend time together AND spread out if they wanted/needed to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofei P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for groups
The location is hard to beat being so close to hiking trails (some of my favorite in the DMV), wineries/breweries, and even world class restaurants. The house has huge common areas and made for great places to hang out and play games. Plenty of twin beds so there wasn't very much sharing needed. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need. There are now over 1000 coffee filters in a drawer as of April 2023.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darden Sachs

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We will built this property with our bare hands over some years, mostly just weekends, while traveling back to the DC area for work during the week. The rocks that are displayed, especially on the incredible fireplace, are all from the property! This is a lodge with a lot of love, sweat and some tears put into it and we are so excited to share it with you!

Languages:

English
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