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Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County.

Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County.

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Best views in Highland County.
Looking down above the cabin
Master bedroom
Middle bedroom
Bunk room

Overview of Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Doe Hill, VA
  • Popular LocationGeorge Washington National Forest39 min drive
  • Popular LocationCass Scenic Railroad89 min drive
  • Popular LocationSnowshoe Mountain112 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County.

This getaway home is setting on 172 sprawling acres with amazing views all around. Plenty of land to hike or ATV. Crystal clear mountain spring water straight from the tap ! Land includes many logging roads and trails. Abundant wild life which includes white tail deer and turkey. Large front porch with deck chairs and glider .The home has a master bedroom with a King size bed. The second bedroom has a queen size bed. The third bedroom has a bunk bed , the bottom bunk is a full size, top bunk is a twin. Two full bathrooms Large beautiful rock fireplace with cathedral ceilings with fan. Complete kitchen , stove with microwave and dishwasher, garbage disposal.Also includes washer and dryer. Gas grille. Also includes dish network and satellite internet. Home also has a window A/C unit in the dining room. Horse shoe pits are finished .We do have corn hole boards ready to go.

Spring and Summer guests will be visited daily by many humming birds who make their home on the farm. You will see a variety of red tail hawks an occasional bald eagle flying on the farm. A large heard of deer along with their new born fawns. The majestic wild turkey will let you know he is around with many morning gobbles. . At nights you will see a million stars as you sit around the rock campfire outside. WE ALSO PROVIDE ALL YOUR FIREWOOD for the campfire/ fireplace. The wood is a mix of white and red oak and some cherry mixed in. So you don’t have to worry about having to buy any! There is zero light pollution. You may even hear an occasional coyote howling in the distance. We also have cows grazing the fields munching grass. ..Note... there are no bulls ...There are steers and females only. Visitors at the end of July will find thousands of blackberries to pick.

This home is located in the heart of syrup making country! It’s approx 5 miles from McDowell and 14 miles from Monterey and will be available for to rent for the annual Highland County Sugar Maple Festival. The farm is also located approx 3 miles from the national forest. Their are many local trout streams to fish which include the calf pasture and bull pasture river. Also many smaller local native trout streams. I know where all the honey holes are for the trout..;) Or you can visit the Virginia Trout Company in Monterey for Rainbow and Brook Trout, also the Sugar Grove trophy trout ponds. There is also another native trout steam that I can tell you about , but count on it being an all day trip! The small town of McDowell has a home town grocery store (Stone Wall Grocery) they make fresh sandwiches/ home made biscuits and barbecue daily. There is also a small gas station just up the road that is famous for its fresh cinnamon buns. McDowell also has “Sugar Tree Country Store “for maple syrup lovers. Monterey also offers a wonderful dining experience at the Highland Inn. They also have a quaint restaurant called “Highs” with down home country cooking if that is your fancy.

Fall and Winter guests will wake up to brisk cool mornings with fall foliage. Our farm has a variety of Oak and Maple trees that will light up the day with amazing colors. You also will see a variety of native apple trees. Some of these trees are over 100 years old and still produce an abundance of apples. You will notice a large variety of different apple types with over 30 native trees on the property. Black Walnut trees are full of fox squirrels. There is also an old home on the farm that was built in 1916. The home is at an altitude of 2800 feet above sea level and at the top of our upper field , the altitude tops out at 3400 feet. So you will see snow! We have great hills for sledding!!!For skiers , the ski resorts of Snow Shoe and the Homestead are about an hour and a half drive from the farm. Many many things to do! But If you want complete privacy and just want to sit on the front porch with a cup of coffee, you have this as well. The farm is almost a mile off the less traveled small trail ( route 617) with a chain gate and a additional metal gate you will need to travel thru to get to the farm. Please note you should have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the property in the latter part of November and into the winter. Especially December and January.

This property has been in our family since 1979. The home was built in 2005. It is a very special place for me and my family to go and recharge our batteries from hectic work weeks. We are active hikers, hunters and paint ballers! We love the outdoors and would like to share our piece of heaven with you.

Property manager

Stephen Young
Premier Host
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Doe Hill

This holiday home is located in Doe Hill. George Washington National Forest and Reddish Knob reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sugar Tree Country Store and Green Bank Observatory. Green Bank Telescope and Pendleton Computers are also worth visiting.
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Doe Hill, VA

What's nearby

  • George Washington National Forest - 39 min drive
  • Green Bank Telescope - 74 min drive
  • Monongahela National Forest - 86 min drive
  • Cass Scenic Railroad - 89 min drive
  • Snowshoe Mountain - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Fish Cider - 28 min drive
  • High's Restaurant - 28 min drive
  • Black Sheep Tavern - 27 min drive
  • Hull's Hideaway Restaurant & Tavern - 28 min drive
  • The Real Deal Market & Grill - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come STAR GAZE at Seldom Seen Farm on 172 acres in Highland County. located?

Situated in Doe Hill, this holiday home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Sugar Tree Country Store and within 25 miles (40 km) of George Washington National Forest and Maple Museum. Reddish Knob and Pendleton Computers are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent remote property.
If you’re looking to get away from everything this is the spot. Remote but still has dish network and internet. Highly recommend this property. The property manager is available anytime you have any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Earth ❤️
Omigosh!!!! This place is AMAZING!!! I’m now obsessed with COWS!!! We spent HOURS just sitting on the front porch enjoying the peaceful scenery and all the wildlife, especially the cows! If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is the place to be! My husband and I will definitely be going back! And Steve is awesome to work with! If we had questions, he was very quick with his responses! I just can’t say enough about this place!! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Remote Escape, Beautiful Views!
A very remote escape, perfect place to relax and unwind! Very clean, well appointed with necessities. Stephen is a super responsive host. (Thank you!) The weather during our stay was mostly rainy, snowy and cold - but we enjoyed the cozy fireplace and really appreciated the provided firewood. We had one clear night and loved the star filled sky! We walked the surrounding pasture land, beautiful views. Enjoyed a meal at the High Restaurant in Monterey a half hour away - worth the trip - but note that the little shops in town close early and have patchy hours. Tip: Follow Stephen's perfect directions he provides to the cabin - NOT googlemaps- that sent us down a road that turned into an undrivable overgrown grassy path.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
We had a wonderful time getting away from DC for a few days. The property and the house were perfect for us. We did some hiking on the property, and we ventured out to some of the surrounding parks. Our only regret was that we were there during a full moon, so our stargazing was limited. But, we did get a beautiful moonrise!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home .
The property was everything you could imagine it could be . Everything you need to be a home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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