While I didn't get to meet Doran, she did a wonderful job communicating to facilitate a smooth check-in and stay. Her place worked great for my brief retreat -- I especially loved that it was only about 30-35 min from the north entrance of Shenandoah National Park.

Doran's cottage is amazing. So comfortable and so charming. It is well stocked with all the amenities you could hope for. Charming touches everywhere including art from local artists and personal notes, snacks and more.

Beautiful spot in the quaint town of Strasburg. It was peaceful & tranquil yet in walking distance of restaurants & shops. The apartment itself was beautifully decorated & felt like a calm oasis. Doran went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. My 3 year old was so happy there (as was I). Can't say enough good things about this place really. Top notch!

Waaay nicer than the pics and description... which were great to start Wonderful experience and great quiet location (in a quiet neighborhood) We ate at a nana's just minutes away via car...great find as well Great job for a first timer!!

Doran's is a lovely place near the mountains and Doran was a great host. Left us a bottle of wine to enjoy after a long drive, which was a great trip.

This place is awesome! A secluded, well designed modern home that is great for a relaxing week or a fun filled adventure for the whole family.

Great stay. The home is clean, comfortable, well-appointed and bright - even better than the pictures! The hosts are well organized and all aspects of the stay went very smoothly. While we had a lot of fun hanging out at the house, there is also a lot to do in the surrounding area. We had fun exploring and checking out some of the hosts' recommendations. I hope we can come back!!

We had an amazing time at this gorgeous home. The views are incredible and we loved exploring the surrounding area and going on walks outside. The home is beautifully decorated and very special. It is also very family friendly. Our two boys, ages 3 and 5, loved the swings, all the toys, and the secret play space under the home. They've been begging to go back, and we're hoping to return in the spring. We had a perfect vacation in every way.

This home is even more gorgeous than the pictures. What a truly rare gem of a property - ultra modern luxurious comfort in the middle of the mountains. We had an excellent getaway at Linda's place. The place was fully appointed (and then some!). It felt like staying at a friend's place (a rich friend with a great design sense) - all the essentials (and so much more!) were provided. Don't even get me started on that kitchen. The whole point of our vacation was to sleep in, relax and enjoy nature. I ended up waking early every morning to make breakfast for my group because I just loved cooking in that spacious kitchen. I nearly threw a tantrum when it was time to leave.

House was beautiful. Exactly like the photos. Plenty of space for a small group or larger family. The house is tucked away in a beautiful wooded area...I disagree with a previous review that said there are neighbors...this is a private retreat tucked away with only one other cabin even remotely nearby. Very private despite the modern open feel. Linda is an excellent host and we will be back!!

My family had a wonderful weekend staying at this beautiful, contemporary home. The house is striking, fully apportioned, immaculately furnished, and spotless. But the biggest surprise was how well the house worked for my two girls (ages 3 and 5). The "secret" playroom downstairs, the swings, and the pool were all a huge hit. My girls were literally crying when we left -- they wanted to move in.

The home was clean and beautiful! Host was communicative and made check in and check out exceedingly simple and was a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend this house!

We had a lovely time at this modern home. The decor and architecture are just beautiful. It was a bit too cold to use the playroom with our kids (a fun, thoughtful space for little ones beneath the house), but we did enjoy the fireplace. Overall, we had a great time in the open, sunlit space relaxing with our family and cooking in the gourmet kitchen. The ride up to the house is pretty steep right before you get to the house, as is the wooded area behind the house. Even with the weather a bit chilly, we were able to explore the woods. We hope to come back for a longer stay and enjoy the beautiful views!

This was such a beautiful and unique place to stay! Petsy was incredibly kind! The room was super clean and we would stay again if in the area!

Petsy was amazing! She made us and my dog buddy feel right at home. The room was just as described. The pictures do not do this justice, it is gorgeous in the mountains.

I rented all three of Petsy's rooms while traveling with family. We found her house a comfortable place to stay while exploring Shenandoah National Park. The house is a 10 minute drive from town, but is located in very nice countryside. The beds were comfortable. The house was very quiet at night. It was fun to see the Peacocks that mill around outside the house. The Peacocks were quiet and did not bother us. Petsy was very warm and welcoming.

Had fun chatting with Petsy as the full moon rose over the autumn colored mountains. A beautiful spot to relax in. Although this is a "private room" listing, we had the whole lower floor of the house to ourselves, included a bath, bedroom and living room. Great access to the Skyline Drive.

Quietly country setting that was easy to find. Close to Shenandoah national park. Petsy was very accommodating and made sure that we had everything we'd need! Would love to stay again if we're back in the area!

Petsy was a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome in her home. We enjoyed talking with her and her other guests! This was the first time we stayed in a B&B, but overall found it a positive experience!!!

After driving through lovely forest parts and passing squirrels and other animals, we finally found Petsy's home. Everything fealt very warm, the room we had, the space we could use, the kitchen with the coffee machine and last but not least lovely and wonderful Petsy. Although not located in a city, the quietness, relaxing and charming place was just perfect for us. Petsy has given us good advice on where to eat and has been generally very helpful. For us it was after hiking days in the Shenandoah National Forest like coming home afterwards. We can recommend this Air B'n'B to everybody, who is looking for a warm, comfortable, quiet retreat place.

My boyfriend and I had a great stay at Petsy's Cosy Rose Room. The home was nice and comfortable, the amenities exceeded expectations, and the property was absolutely amazing. The peacocks that roam the area are such a nice touch; we fell in love with the two babies. Petsy was away during our stay but her daughter Susan was a fantastic host. She was super helpful, communicative, and gave us lots of activity and restaurant suggestions. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would recommend the place to anyone visiting the Front Royal/Shenandoah National Park area.

Petsy was a wonderful hostess! Her home was lovely and full of so many unexpected delights, from the peacocks to the electric bed, to the bidet and musical soap dispenser. My daughter and I enjoyed talking with Petsy and felt very comfortable in her home. Truly a fantastic visit!

Petsy was extremely accommodating. Couldn't have asked for a better host; made me feel right at home. Breakfast in particular was enjoyable - Good conversation and coffee. The location is gorgeous; a bit remote, up in the hills, but that's what I was looking for. Close proximity to a winery is yet another perk. Would recommend staying with Petsy to anyone.

Petsy was a gracious hostess and our accommodations were lovely. Her home is within 5 miles of the entrance to the Shenandoah National Park.

PEtsy is very welcoming and friendly. We had a very interesting conversation and found that she was well travelled and had even visited our home town in Warwickshire. Her home is lovely and comfortable, and the sunrise over the hills was stunning. Even the peacocks are friendly, but quiet! We would highly recommend her as a host.

Petsy is a fantastic host and she has a very unique place. She is warm, gracious and has many helpful suggestions about what to see and where to eat in the area. The room was beautiful, as are the surroundings. The peacocks added a very dramatic and unexpected touch to our stay. I'll definitely stay here again when back in the area. Thank you Petsy for a wonderful stay!

Petsy was a great host and a joy to stay with. She has a beautiful home, and the setting is very serene. Highly recommended! We'll be sure to stay with Her again when we're back to the area. Oh, and she has Peacocks:-)

Seriously, guys, these photos don't do it justice. BEAUTIFUL, gigantic, spacious, sparkling clean room with all luxury amenities. Books, piano, air purifier (woke up with none of my typical allergy congestion). Petsy is a sweet, lovely hostess and did everything to make sure my boyfriend and I had a great stay. Super thoughtful about all our accommodations. She even let us extend our checkout time by a good 5 hours so that we could squeeze in a morning hike! Overall a fantastic experience. Thank you, Petsy!! Note: photos of listing are not totally accurate--room was even prettier and much nicer than anticipated. Still giving 5 stars for accuracy so as not to hurt score, because the room is stunning in person!!

We stayed for 2 nights in the cosy rose room. Petsy was a great host, was flexible with our arrival and departure times which was really useful and provided everything we needed and more. The room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay, good location for front royal and visiting skyline drive. We appreciated her restaurant recommendations! Also very accommodating when we decided after booking one night to book another!

My 2 nights in the Classic Coral Room at Petsy's couldn't have gone better. I had very busy days, so my only time there was late in the evening, primarily to sleep. I arrived my first night after midnight, but Petsy left clear instructions for me. The room was very clean and private, and the bathroom was very nice and well-appointed. The bed was also quite comfortable and I slept soundly both nights. She even provided some muffins and bagels, which came in handy as I was on the run the whole weekend. It couldn't have gone better and I'd certainly recommend the room to anyone.

Petsy's place provides everything we needed for a quiet stay in the vicinity of Front Royal and a great view on Shenandoah National Park. Petsy is very easy going and made our stay enjoyable. A place to recommend and visit again.

一个美丽的家,热情的房东太太。也是一个有趣的家,院子里有孔雀和黑猫。周边的环境不错,去国家公园也方便。这是一次完美的体验。

We loved staying with Petsy in her home. Though we were only there for a short, overnight visit, she was very friendly and welcoming. Her home and the Coral Room were clean. We have stayed at a number of B&Bs in the past, but this was our first Airbnb experience. Based on this, we would do it again in a heartbeat. We had our 16-month old baby with us, and we felt very comfortable. He loved running in her yard, and was mesmerized by the neighboring cows and resident peacocks ("peafowl," as we learned). Thank you, Petsy, for your hospitality and for sharing your home.

Had a wonderful stay in the Coral Room! Petsy made me feel welcome, provided everything I needed to have a great overnight stay, and happily gave me recommendations for local restaurants when I asked.

We have a fantastic stay in the Classic Coral Room. Petsy is a great host and her home is lovely, welcoming and comfortable. The room itself is quite large, comfortable and very nice. The rental is about a 15 minute drive from Main Street Front Royal and provides easy access to the entrance to Shenandoah National Park. Overall, we loved everything about our stay here!

I rented all three of Petsy's rooms while traveling with family. We found her house a comfortable place to stay while exploring Shenandoah National Park. The house is a 10 minute drive from town, but is located in very nice countryside. The beds were comfortable. The house was very quiet at night. It was fun to see the Peacocks that mill around outside the house. The Peacocks were quiet and did not bother us. Petsy was very warm and welcoming.

I had a very good stay with Petsy. She has a beautiful home and a personality to match. She is also helpful and caring. The room is well appointed and the bed very comfortable. I will definitely visit her again in the future and recommend her place 100%!!

The place is incredible. It's removed from the city, but not so removed that you couldn't get everything you need. Winchester is not, I repeat, NOT a dinky/sleepy town. I hugged Kitty about two minutes after chatting with her. She's like family. I watched the cows get milked. I saw the pigs, piglets, ducks, cows, kittens, goats, lambs, I might even have seen a giraffe. I lost track. Literally you are walking from the massive and perfect fireplace (with firewood station built into the foundation on the house!), look outside and see cows going by. THEY"RE people watching. They're looking at me as they walk by. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone. For a romantic winter getaway, a writers retreat, a group of friends wanting a serious session of all night taboo. Her place made the earth seem more beautiful. I can't recommend it enough. AND Kitty had farm fresh sausages, eggs, cheese, ground chuck, all available upon request. If you're vegan or vegetarian — it's not mandatory eating (except the cheese). If you're a carnivore? Yes, it's mandatory eating. I will absolutely be back. (If not to visit, than to make an offer to live on your farm full time!)

The herds inn is amazing! The house is beautiful. Very nicely decorated. The farm has so many wonderful animals there. It is a peaceful and relaxing farm. Best of all is the host Kitty! Words cannot describe how great she is. She has a love her farm and people that is beyond beautiful. She went above and beyond for our family while we were there. We highly recommend herds inn to everyone!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at the The Herds Inn. The house was more than enough space to spread out and get comfortable. Our kids loved walking around the farm and seeing all the animals, especially the peacocks. Watching the cows return to their pasture in the evening as we sat eating dinner was a unique experience. We would love to stay here again. Miss Kitty was friendly and accommodating and we all felt truly welcome on her farm.

We had the best time ever at The Herds Inn at Hedgebrook Farm. There is so much care and love put into every corner of the house that you can actually feel it hug you. The kids loved the llamas, cows, peacocks, turkeys, pigs, sheep... most of all they loved the cats. We had peacocks visiting the porch and cows walking through the backyard. My picky eater loved the real milk and even made real butter with it. And best of all, he liked it. No Wi-Fi meant being really disconnected and that was very liberating. Kitty's dedication, her love and respect for her land are an inspiration. We loved it so much we did not want to leave and are definitively planning on going back and staying longer. Three days felt too short for our entire family(URL HIDDEN)

This was our first trip to Winchester and The Herds Inn was was an absolute treat! House was large and comfortable, farm was fun to walk around, and the views off the back deck were amazing. Thanks Kitty!

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My coworkers and I work for The Nature Conservancy and were in the area monitoring a conservation easement. Unfortunately we didn't get to spend much time at Herds Inn aside from mornings and evenings. We enjoyed watching the animals from the dining room while eating breakfast. What a lovely view! We will come again! Thanks Kitty.

Just what we envisioned the Herds Inn was wonderful.... the host is an amazing woman handling this farm with very few hands. I loved all the animals. Our purpose was to visit the wineries which worked out perfect.. there were several near by and it was our luck the local downtown wine festival was running that weekend. I would totally revisit again and would love to bring my grandkids.. we saw the cows being milked, and a cow delivered a baby calf practically right outside our door... it was amazing. Didn't see the actual birth, but the calf lying in the grass near mama... it was such a great weekend.. My husband and I and my sister and her man, will remember always and hopefully return in the near future... we really loved the fireplace and it was still a bit chilly enough to enjoy!!

The space is an delightful old farmhouse from the late 1700s. The ranch hand provided us with a topographical map to plan a hike in the national forest which surrounds the valley. The valley is gorgeous.

Natalie and all the crew at this beautiful horse farm/historic home were amazing! I recommend it for anyone looking to experience the beautiful Va countryside, visit wine country near Front Royal, or just get away and enjoy the weekend.

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It's surrounded by a farm with over 40 horses. It's beautiful to wake up and see the green rolling hills with the horses. The house is an authentic farm house that hasn't been renovated. It was a nice and comfortable stay.

Wonderful landscapes, everyone at the house was very sweet. The room was confy and warm.

We absolutely loved our stay! Nestled right in the center of the George Washington National Forest, this Airbnb has incredible 360° views. Geneva welcomed us upon our arrival, and showed us the guest house and our room. Bill, who lives in the guest house, returned home that evening. We had great conversation, and he gave very helpful advice about where we should hike the next day. In the morning, we made a tofu scramble in the expansive kitchen before setting out to hike five miles on the Signal Knob trail; located just 10 minutes from the house. Overall, an excellent weekend getaway. Would come back.

Room is warm and comfortable in old farm house. A little bit long drive on country road but the scenery was beautiful. Heavy rain during the night I stayed, the noise from rain drops on the roof was quite load.

This house is great! My family and I had a great time. The house feels secluded, and is very comfortable. Doug stopped by once to say hi and tell us about the canoes and stuff. We had a great time and would stay here again.

The large, well-equipped kitchen was perfect for cooking Christmas dinner. Doug even put up a Christmas tree and decorations for us!!

What a great place to stay. Everything we needed was there and we enjoyed our stay. It felt like a home away from home. Doug was a great host.

For anyone looking to spend some time in the Shenendoah Valley area, this is a really wonderful place. Doug is a great host. He was communicative and helpful from the moment we reached out through check-out. He also showed us around his farm; a really educational experience for us. I echo other reviewers' sentiments that the pictures, while very nice, don't fully capture how great the place is. The views from the porch / living room and master bedroom are excellent, and the fire pit / grill area are great for cooking and relaxing. We would highly recommend this property to anyone, and thank Doug and his family for their kind hospitality.

The place was great. Very secluded and peacefull. Would stay again when I have more time to spend.

Beautiful home, very clean and in private setting, with close access to river and canoes. Doug was a pleasure to work with and we look forward staying here again.

This place was perfect for a Memorial Day weekend getaway. We had two couples, a dog and a baby and had plenty of space. Doug was great--he came by to check on us and showed us around the property a bit. The place is well equipped, peaceful and clean. We'd definitely stay again!

The Roost is a great cozy getaway snuggled above the river. There's an excellent deck and fire-pit area. This place has everything you need if cooking in. Doug even brought us a bigger pot for us to make a huge gumbo. Couldn't have been happier with our weekend.