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Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails

Old Rag Mountain Retreat is located one mile from the White Oak Canyon parking area and two miles from the lesser known parking area for the Old Rag circuit hike. This is a comfortable 3 Br/2ba house sitting on the foot of Old Rag at 1100 feet elevation.

Rest on one of the porches overlooking the mountains, spacious yard, and plentiful wildlife.

Property manager

Gary Beidler

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Exterior

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Contact me if you have horses to bring.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Syria, VA

What's nearby

  • Old Rag Mountain - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 35 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 50 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 57 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Mary's Rock Summit Trailhead - 58 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬88 min drive
  • ‪Pollock Dining Room at Skyland - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Big Meadows Lodge - ‬91 min drive
  • ‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Old Rag Mountain and within 9 miles (15 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Sharp Rock Vineyards and Rapidan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Comfortable House Close To White Oak Canyon & Old Rag Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay near WO canyon

Great little house very close to White Oak canyon trailhead. Nice piece of property to relax on. Owners were communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and secluded

We had a lovely stay and explored the area! Gary’s place was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Fall Stay

The property was beautiful and the house was well equipped. The host was very communicative and we felt very welcome. This is an ideal location for hiking and activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House in a Beautiful Area

The house was comfortable and felt remote and private yet close to many options to eat and activities. We loved it and our dog loved the yard. Would totally stay again if visiting Shenandoah again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet mountain retreat

Nice size home tucked away in a great location close to some of the best trails SNP offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., TAKOMA PARK, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, great location

We loved our stay! Clean, comfortable, spacious, well-equipped, and close to great hiking. Upstairs owner's suite is fabulous. Comfy beds, nice porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Travel to Syria

The property was tucked into the Shenandoah mountains, quiet, and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay in the Shenandoah!

This was our second stay at Gary's house. Everything was perfect and this trip was even better than last year's. Great house, fire pit and grill - and easy proximity to White Oak Canyon and Old Rag. We'll be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time staying in the cabin, It is well off the road and private with lots of nice outside space. Just a three minute drive from the White Oak Canyon trailhead. The kitchen is well-stocked with all you could need to cook your means and the living room well-furnished for comfy evenings around the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We stayed here while visiting wineries and Shenandoah National Park with some friends. It was a great place to relax at the end of the day. Nice and remote.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hiking House

The house was nice and quiet, perfect for our "old guys" get-away hiking trip to Old Rag and White Oak Canyon trails. The owner was super-helpful with recommendations and met all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend away

Had a wonderful stay. Spent loads of time around the fireplace, played loads of games and hiked Shenandoah. Loved the configuration of the house, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cookware, spices and aluminum foil which is rare for a rare but greatly appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

The house is a perfect location for accessing Old Rag and White Oak Canyon trail. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. The family room is cozy and the kitchen table is great for meals and games. If you are sensitive to mold, this is not the right house for you. The house was musty. Black flecks of mold(?) landed on our pillows each morning during the day after we made the bed. We left a day early because we felt unwell.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Truly enjoyed being out in nature. House is close to my favorite hikes and nice wineries! Beautiful views. Host offered nice supply of paper goods, linens and firewood. Host was also easy to contact with any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bluegrass at Graves

Loved the home. Beautiful setting. Convenient and easy access to activities. Loved the store at Syria(Welcome to the farm). Best milk shakes. Great sandwiches and biscuits! Friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Long Weekend

My wife and I were in need of some time away from our work. This property was perfect. A quiet retreat in the woods away from the Shenandoah National Park crowds. The house was cozy and warm. The wildlife was plentiful and active. We enjoyed walks around the property, hikes up the hill, and drives around the local area. We made it over to DuCard Vineyard for some music and wine which was great. We did head up to Skyland and Big Meadows, but the crowds at all the sights were too much. We did enjoy a nice drive through the park. We hope to make it back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Guests

This home was the perfect distance from our friends' wedding venue. Although we initially had a minor issue getting into the home, once inside we were pleased to find it very clean and ready for our weekend stay. The driveway getting there is a bit narrow with branches (and as promised, narrow turn around space at the top of the hill), but the yard is open and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Daniel Rogers

Please more floor lamps, not just overheads. Also, couldn’t find a bottle opener. Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful location!!! Found charger.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful beauty

what a beautiful location and home. 5 of us and the pup stayed for a long weekend celebrating my oldest's 50th. the house is bright and open with amazing views from lots of big windows. very peaceful mountain side. the daffodils everywhere!!! house was clean, well stocked kitchen and baths. comfy beds. the rockers on the porch in three afternoon sun and the views from the dining room table at breakfast are breathtaking. deer in the yard. far enough out but close enough to great food and winery's. you can't get much closer to the park without staying in the park. Gary was easy to coordinate with and very responsive to questions. already planning our next visit because a long just wasn't enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More private than I thought it was going to be

I couldn't tell from the photos how close the house is to the road, and I was concerned that cars might make noise or runover the dog. The house is tucked back from the road on a rise over a small field, surrounded by trees on three sides. The road was not problem at all. You couldn't see it or hear it. The fire pit has nice Adirondack chairs around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a lovely cabin

We attended the Apple festival at Graves mountain lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unplugged Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is great proximity to Old Rag trail. Beautiful views off the balconies. Cute general store on the way there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but not clean

We were so excited to finally get to this remote home for a weekend getaway our family needed! Unfortunately when we walked in all we smelled was mothballs. The upstairs master suite was adorable with great views and lots of open space. The living room was even so classic and quaint. But the downstairs area overall really needs some work. A lengthy email was sent to the owner with lots of feedback and ideas. Being in the woods there is a bug problem, as one would expect. But more importantly, the dirt and gunk built up in the pipes comes out of every water faucet in the home. BRING LOTS OF WATER because there isn’t a water purifier. And don’t expect to use the bathtub until the water problem is fixed…I would confirm this prior to check in. Gary was responsive but a lot of what we experienced falls on whoever cleans the home to turn it over between guests. This home needs a DEEEEEEP cleaning: baseboards, cobwebs, under/behind furniture, windows, all fabric on couches/chairs, and vents. This little property has so much potential!!! Great yard, wonderful proximity to great hiking, and a nice floorplan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year's Eve in the Shenandoah

Our family of four had a lovely 5-night stay at the Old Rag Retreat. The house was comfortable, clean, and cozy. We found the kitchen well-stocked with essentials and more; the beds and furniture were new and well made. The fireplace worked well and was a nice supplement to the electric heat along the floorboards. The under floor heating in the principal bath was especially nice as the weather was cold while we were there. We had days of long hikes in the national park followed by cozy nights near the warm fire. It was a very nice holiday. Planning ahead for food and supplies is a good idea as the nearest large grocery store is not nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tansri W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway, easy access to trails

Location is perfect for a peaceful getaway. The house is spacious enough for the four of us and our dog. It is very well supplied, from utensils, bakeware, cookware and even basic ingredients. The internet is a bit weak, due to its location, which is a bummer during the World Cup season, however there are plenty of puzzles, and DVD to entertain us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022