We loved, loved our stay at The Pines. We pulled up and I exclaimed 'this is perfect'! No wifi and…read moreno reception was a dream come true. The place was lovely- The kitchen had everything, I definitely used the fireplace more than once, we loved reading in the living room, the bed and sheets were comfy, the bathroom was bright. Three cheers for yoga on the porch. Chuck was great. I hated leaving!!

We've visited Chesley Creek Farm twice and will continue to return year after year…read more If you are looking for seclusion, nature, and a personal touch without sleeping in a tent this is the place for you. The cottages (there are 4 to choose from) are well appointed with everything you need and lack exactly what you don't need in a place like this (phone, tv, or internet). The cottages are in Dyke, VA about 20 minutes from Skyline Drive so it's very easy access for hiking. It's about 45 minutes to Charlottesville where you can shop for groceries, go to dinner, or just hang out if you need to reconnect with the city. The cabins have jacuzzi's, full kitchens, grills, backyards with fire pits, indoor fireplaces and board games. They also have a salt water pool in the main house that you can use (and I recommend after a hike!). Personal touches make this place what it is: they've thought of everything. We also loved the fresh cookies that were dropped off at our house and Chuck and Stew always write us personal notes to welcome us to the house. Looking for privacy? The cabins are secluded and you enter them via a keypad on the door so you don't have to check in or out...just come and go as you wish. I highly recommend this place! And will be back in the fall.

Highly recommend. We stayed in the cowboy cabin it was such a cute cabin with the most beautiful…read moreMountain View. Highly recommend for a get away with your sweetheart & your dogs! We rode horses on the ranch, Francisca was the sweetest guide & really made the experience. Our dogs loved walking along the property watching the long horns, cows, & sheep. The sunrise was absolutely stunning from the rocking chairs on the porch. Cute cowboy aesthetic! Everything was clean & tidy. The extra paper towels, soaps, and trash bags came in handy. Such a sweet extra amenity. Celena & Susan were so kind and responsive. We met afew of the other staff along the property and they were all so sweet and courteous as well. The wedding venue looks amazing!! Can't wait to come back!! Thank you so much for having us!!

So after running late for a horseback riding trail in Shenandoah they steered us in the direction…read moreof this ranch. They were so accommodating to book a same day appointment for me and my date. We arrived like 30 minutes early so we got to sign the forms and walk around the ranch. The property is beautiful I wish we could have stayed in one of the cabins. My horse outlaw was the sweetest. This wasn't my first time riding but even if it was anyone could ride him. I enjoyed the trail ride throughly I wanted it to last another hour it was so peaceful! Between the instructor & my man we got great pictures and an unforgettable experience.

I absolutely recommend this place! It was secluded and had an amazing view. The house, hot tub and…read moregrounds were well kempt. Our adult family of four stayed for six days, and it was a little tight but far from uncomfortable. We played horseshoes in the yard, ate s'mores, did some awesome hiking behind the house, which happens to be right on the edge of the national park (beware the nettles and getting lost), canoeing, the Luray Caverns, hiking in the national park, local dining, and we spent a ton of time in the hot-tub. I recommend all of it. Things to be aware of: the beds are not large, this place is secluded, and the driveway is a steep, gravel switchback.

We had wonderful meal at The Blue Door Kitchen. Great apps and pastas, and the mocktails were…read moredelicious. Wonderful service and ambience. A hidden gem. My only complaint was that the mocktails were priced the same amount as the cocktails. $13 for a small glass mocktail was a little much. But I did appreciate how they labeled which cocktails could be turned into mocktails. Would definitely eat here again.

Love this place! The food is amazing and the service impeccable. The owner has been behind the bar…read moreevery time we went in. Make a reservation as they get very busy on the weekends. It's great for a date or to pop into the bar for an app and cocktail.

As a surprise for my boyfriend's 25th birthday, I rented out Lockhouse 6 on the C&O canal through…read morethe business Canal Quarters. They refurbished the old lockhouses which were once occupied by lock keepers who worked 24 hours around the clock to open the locks for boats and small barges. Three lockhouses are available to rent, lockhouse 6 is the only one with running water , electricity and heat (a necessity for MD winters). Bring food to cook, blankets, and linens- the rest is there for you to enjoy. It was a wonderful experience. The house was immaculate, cozy and clean. It sleeps 8, with two bedrooms upstairs (two twin beds in each) and a comfy pull out sofa in the living room on the middle level. The bathroom (equipped with full shower/tub) was in the basement- the stone walls provided little insulation and became uncomfortably cold during trips down there and before and after showers. The Lockhouse provided all the amenities of home including coffee makers, pots, pans, dishes, cleaning supplies, refrigerator, stove, oven, etc. Maps, books, and photographs from the era decorated the house and the beautiful winter scenery of the Potomac River provided landscape. The Lockhouses can be rented as pit stops for bikers and hikers making their way down the C&O canal from Pittsburg. They can be rented for romantic getaways or surprise birthdays and bachelorette parties. Lockhouse 6 is only a stones throw from Georgetown on Clara Barton Parkway, so it's close to the city for a night (or two) out.

Come for the railfanning, stay for the history…read more I first learned about Harpers Ferry, WV while sourcing stock footage for work. I came across the same clip in a rail safety ad, which made me look up directions to Harpers Ferry from DC. The historic park/town is served by the very MARC trains that pass outside my DC window each afternoon. You can describe Harpers Ferry as *deceptively* close because it's a 90 minute train ride, with planes flying into Dulles close enough to make out the airline. Looking for hotels there, Stonehouse Bed & Breakfast was the first that came up, with great reviews. Chris was very helpful and responsive via text and email. I booked the Top Room, which was $170 for a night including taxes. The quaint B&B has three accessible floors, as the family naturally lives onsite. The first floor is the main entrance with the common/dining areas, and the patio overlooking Maryland Heights and the Potomac/Shenandoah Rivers. The second floor has more rooms, one with a full balcony. And the third floor is the Top Room, with windows overlooking each side of the vintage building. If you Google pictures of Harpers Ferry, Stonehouse is in nearly all of the shots, since the balconies are front and center of the skyline. The town itself is like a real life snow globe. But the B&B, the litany of museums, eateries and shoppes around it, as well as the train station directly across the street make it an overall ideal place to stay, be it for hiking, or for something else: A love of trains is what brought me to Stonehouse, so take note that rail traffic can be heavy in certain times of the day. But the light rumbles also helped put me to sleep in the already soft, cozy bed. A container of water was provided, and while glasses should have been cleaned of dust first, it was still a really nice touch. The room also had playing cards, ear plugs, plenty books and a whole lounge chair. Checkin was a simple set of instructions at the door with my name on it, with checkout simply being your absence at the appropriate time. In my case, I only booked an overnight stay, getting in at 8pm and leaving around 6:30am, with checkout/checkin being the traditional 11am/4pm. While I didn't stay for complementary breakfast, I did catch a stellar sunrise between the mountains, as well as nature footage from the neighboring park. All of that to say, I definitely look to return to Stonehouse B&B later this year.

Just a horrible experience. The weirdo Chris just whined and complained about Mexicans most of the…read moretime. When he was done with that he went on about how Trump should be allowed to "date" any age girl he wants. The bed bugs were the worst and the creeper kept stalking my wife.

As stated in the other review, it has been beautifully restored…read more It has all the amenities needed for a quiet weekend getaway. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook the one or two dinners we ate in. The bed was very comfortable, shower clean and plenty of hot water. Jacuzzi was also clean and worked! Views from the porch were peaceful and serene. There is a Dollar General about a mile away for those forgotten items. Berkeley Springs is about 20 - 30 minutes away and Cacapon State Park 1.5 miles away. Plenty to see and do. Did I mention you can see every star in the sky and there's a stream with large mouth bass and small mouth bass in it, within walking distance?

Beautifully, authentically preserved 1820's log cabin. Family-run; the cabin has been in the family…read morefour generations. Cook over open hearth fire or in the modern kitchen addition. AWESOME front porch -- hilltop view into Virginia. a few minutes from hiking, golf, warm springs spas, peace and quiet. 10 miles from berkeley springs. It's in the woods but not "rustic" -- very nice place, check out the pics http://www.virtualcities.com/vacation/wv/p/wvpa8v1.htm