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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 164400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Madison, VA
  • Old Rag Mountain
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Luray Caverns
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Skyland
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)

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About the neighborhood

Madison

In Madison .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Madison vacation home, you'll find Sharp Rock Vineyards and DuCard Vineyards. Blue Quartz Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Madison County Public Library is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 18 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 40 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Old Rag Mountain - 45 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 56 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Skyland - 57 min drive - 30.8 miles

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 37 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Central Coffee Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Terra B & B - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Revalation Vineyards - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property manager

Richard Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outdoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs are welcome, ours love the place.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kid heaven.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Old Rag View Horse Farm Log Lodge Treehouse Madison
Old Rag View Horse Farm Log Lodge Treehouse
Old Rag View Horse Farm Log Treehouse Madison
Old Rag View Horse Farm Log Treehouse
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Old Rag View Horse Farm With Log Lodge Treehouse
Old Rag View Horse Farm With Log Lodge and Treehouse Madison

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.3 mi (50-min drive) away from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse to downtown Madison?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi away from Madison.

Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Groom's parents' haven

Lovely relaxing week. We were able to host close friends and family all week as well as to have a beautiful outdoor groom's dinner. The caretakers were so friendly and helpful leading up to our stay and throughout our time there!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive house for our college reunion

This was a great spot for a college reunion of 10 guys. We jump around from year to year, but are planning to come back here. We were all amazed at the construction of the main house and it's giant pine logs. (Suggestion: hire a professional photographer to represent the place better on this site.) We had plenty of space in the main house, but also used the tree house which was great as well. The kitchen had everything we needed and was spacious. The fireplaces got used a bunch, but did take some work to avoid smoke escaping. The grounds and views are amazing. We took a hike straight from the property, used the hot tub, played lawn and game room games. We did not have good communication with owner until right before we arrived, but were given a generously early check-in upon request (probably dependent on the place being vacant before one's stay). Points others have mentioned like the stink bugs and lack of curtains are issues, but not deal-breakers. Also, the check-out clean-up expectations were more comprehensive and time-consuming than other places we've stayed considering the 250 clean-up fee. Regardless, the plusses definitely outweigh any minuses at this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place, and cozy

Our family group of 10 has come several times in the winter. Beautiful house and location. The great room with huge fireplace and view of the Blue Ridge is perfect for hanging out in the winder, and the big and well-equipped kitchen is excellent for big family dinners.This time, a big winder storm presented some winter challenges, and the host did a great job of making things right.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property in beautiful location!

We had 3 couples staying for a trip to the area to dine at 3 Blacksmiths. The house was HUGE and fully stocked with everything you could need. The caretakers answered all of our questions and were very helpful during our stay. We enjoyed the ping pong table, fire pits and hot tub. We are already discussing booking another trip with our kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal place!

What a great spot to get away. Orchards are nearby and the view is phenomenal. Property overall is amazing and everyone was in love with the house and grounds. Richard is extremely responsive and a great owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Out There

The home is spacious and the views are very nice. It is "out there", i.e. some distance from anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing!

5th stay, just love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare P.

Liked: Cleanliness

IJM Leadership Retreat

As always, this place is a perfect gettaway for our team! The space is perfect for a team our size. We love the kitchen, view from the porch the separate tree house for extra room! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pure Bliss

We had a great time at the house, all family members enjoyed the stay. The morning view was so impressive from the deck but the evening sunset was even better! Getting there was everything we expected as the host gave great instructions and let you know what to expect. Check in was very easy as well. The host is very nice and informative about everything. The caretakers were absolutely fantastic, any question we had they were happy to help. They gave us great advice on the area and spent some time telling us about the horses. The area is really nice too, a lot of local produce. We would absolutely recommend this home and hopefully we will get back here at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place for family w/kids

Our extended family - and our Golden Retriever - had a great stay on this picturesque 90-acre horse farm with stunning views. The house is amazing - 3 ensuites, 1 bedroom with a bath that doubles as a hall bath, a large “group” bedroom with 3 beds - plus a separate tree house with full bath that also sleeps six to eight people. This property ideal for large groups. The well-appointed kitchen with double ovens, double dishwashers and huge space is a gourmand’s delight. The home also has a washer and dryer for guest use as well as a drip coffee maker and a Keurig - all the comforts of home. The lodge offers an oasis from the world - but still provides reasonably good WiFi - that really does make for a perfect get-away. Everything you need is provided, and there is a reasonably good Food Lion 20 minutes away as well as a farmers market (Yodlers) just across from the Food Lion that will set you up nicely for all the provisions you might need. This was our second stay and we will definitely be making this place a regular family vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property!

What a beautiful property and home! The outdoor space is amazing, with many seating areas to relax and enjoy the spectacular views. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. My family really enjoyed the downstairs game room in the evenings. And the treehouse was such a cool, unique experience. The nearby caretakers were amazing and extremely responsive to all questions and concerns. I’d definitely recommend this property! There are some things I think other renters should be aware of. There is no landline, and while WiFi was available, it only worked for FaceTime audio-only calls and for texting. The treehouse itself is fantastic, but the mattresses are as hard and unyielding as a rock. The treehouse air conditioner is great, but the small loft area still became too hot to really use for sleeping, as it was in the 80’s during the day. Despite those few things, it’s a great place and I’d highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite Spacious

Picked as location for an annual 5 day retreat to the mountains with friends. It's much bigger than we thought from the pictures. Lovely view of Old Rag from the porch (and other surrounding mountains, but it really sticks out). Treehouse was in good condition. Tough to work more than 2 adults in there comfortably with how the beds are laid out, but certainly would work great for kids. All other bedrooms were excellent, altho the beds are generally a bit old and soft. No curtains/blinds on any windows, which left a bit to be desired from a privacy standpoint. Generally, we loved it, and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular property

Thank you Richard for allowing us to enjoy this unique property. Unfortunately we visited during a heat wave and enjoyed limited outdoor time, however there was plenty of space in the house for everyone to stay entertained and the treehouse was still comfortable for the teenagers with the A/C. Early morning fishing was a popular and entertaining activity. Charlotte the property manager was close by and very responsive for anything that popped up. Future guests should bring eye masks for sleeping if the early morning light would disrupt their sleep. Sleep was tricky with our 3 year old for this reason, we travel with a Slumberpod tent for the baby. We hope to return in the future! Gorgeous house, quiet surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Splendor

This property is outstanding in all regards. Both the mountain views and the unique construction of the house are spectacular. Every room is beautifully furnished and comfortable. It is a perfect venue for a family gathering or a group of friends. And the caretakers are very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lodge!

Very nice well appointed home. We came in for a nearby family wedding and it was a great place to stay. Try to arrive during the day though as it is a little hard to find at night. But well worth opening and closing a gate or two. Fantastic view. Great space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyanne L., Mathews

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother’s Day week end

Wonderful family togetherness in a beautiful log castle. My sons cooked wonderful meals, kids loved the outdoor space and the perfect tree-house. The home was the most impressive we have ever stayed in. The views of the mountains were majestic. The kitchen is huge. We loved having two dishwashers. There are so many bedrooms, so much space and interesting things to do. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Great place in the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house, beautiful location

Our extended family had a great stay—we’ve been three times over the years and plan to go again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Had an amazing time. One of the best places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Didnt want to leave!

This was our 6th annual friends trip. We started coming to the mountains together as a group of 10 six yrs ago. I can't say enough how beautiful this place is, we absolutely loved it! We definitely plan on making this our mountain getaway place each year. The house is awesome. The house has a great kitchen. There really isnt anything that they dont provide here. There only 2 things which our group would like to see updated. First is the lack of window coverings on the bedroom windows. We would like to have some privacy since all the rooms are mostly on lower level and face the big open yard where we spent the majority of our time. Also a couple rooms were kept lit up all night because of the full moon. The second would be to either update with better mattresses (especially rooms with twin/double beds) or add cool memory foam toppers. Kids don't care what they sleep on but us older adults definitely need decent mattresses. Caretakers Joe and Charlotte were super nice and available if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., North Augusta, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location for Cousin Reunion

We planned our reunion for 12 adults and decided on this property for October. It was totally amazing! Lots and lots of room and plenty to do. We visited wineries and distilleries during the afternoons but hung out and cooked in all weekend. The views from all the rooms are spectacular. The walk does the road to see the horses and meet Joe the caretaker was fun. Communication with the host was sparse but a very detailed set of instructions and things to do was sent a few days before check in which was very helpful. This is a truly peaceful place. Oh, and I need to practice up on my ping pong!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023