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Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure!

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A spacious loft with wooden floors, a high ceiling, and a rustic decor including a wooden staircase and a wall-mounted sculpture. - Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure! (Winchester)
A rustic log cabin interior with a dining area, wooden furniture, and a fireplace. - Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure! (Winchester)
A rustic log cabin with a porch, surrounded by a grassy field and trees. - Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure! (Winchester)
Escape to Winchester's countryside and unwind at this enchanting 62-acre farm. Discover the beauty of nature with friendly peacock encounters, scenic trails, and breathtaking valley views from the log house. Take leisurely strolls along the sprawling grounds or explore local shops in charming Winchester nearby.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure!

  • Welcome to Shady Elm Farm! Escape to a one-of-a-kind 62-acre countryside retreat just minutes from downtown Winchester. Relax in our charming cabin featuring a spacious living room, king bed, full kitchen, private bath, and a large front porch with breathtaking valley views. Explore the farm, meet our free-roaming peacocks, horses, cows, sheep, and friendly animals, or add a petting zoo experience and horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Winchester, this holiday home is in a rural area. Abram's Delight and Bright Box Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Patsy Cline Historic House and George Washington's Office. Travelling with kids? Consider Appleland Sports Center and Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. Visit our Winchester travel guide
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Map
Winchester, VA

What's nearby

  • Appleland Sports Center
    4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kernstown Battlefield
    6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Rock Harbor Golf Course
    7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Apple Blossom Mall
    9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Shenandoah University
    9 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Paladin Bar And Grill
  • Outback Steakhouse
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just minutes from downtown Winchester, explore 62 scenic acres with roaming peacocks, horses, cows, and sheep. Enjoy a petting zoo or horse riding lessons for an unforgettable farm adventure! located?

This family-friendly Winchester holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Appleland Sports Center and Kernstown Battlefield. Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and Apple Blossom Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigid M.

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

Lovely Cabin

This cabin was much larger than expected. It was clean and comfortable with two big bedrooms and two full (big!) bathrooms. Easy access to Winchester and cute cows!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CODY T.

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

Perfection

We really loved the property. Enjoyed the sunsets over the mountains, the livestock, and most of all we really enjoyed the cabin. It was super cozy. It is also a fantastic location close to town and the interstate.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Carl G.

some good...some not so good

The outdoor atmosphere was great. We enjoyed feeding Animal Crackers to the 3 goats closest to the house . Mr. Carter's story was interesting. Night skies were beautiful. The downstairs shower was great. Inside was in need of cleaning in many areas... lots of dust, dead flies on window sills, and each night live flies and silverfish appeared. Many cooking utensils/dishes/glasses/mugs were not cleaned prior to storing. This could be a result of the dishwasher as handwashing was required after completing the wash cycle. There were no cleaning supplies available to clean the kitchen sink, which was pretty nasty. The mixer was not functional and other utensils need to be replaced. We had no TV/internet availability for the last several days. We brought in our own vacuum cleaner as needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful cabin. So peaceful, clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

John C.

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

Traveling on!

Went to town and stayed in a motel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J&S A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a unique log home in a country setting. It had everything we needed to entertain our family. There are friendly cows and peacocks who love being fed. Beautiful views from the porches for having our morning coffee. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is hard to find a good pet-friendly rental, but this was definitely one of them. It was pretty clean and in decent condition. It's a log cabin and not the most sealed so we did find a lot of stink bugs but those were easy to deal with. The hosts were incredibly responsive and very helpful. If we come back, we would definitely try to stay at this rental again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

BarbaraR

the herds inn

every thing was good
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cozy with Amazing Views

A wonderful cabin with great views of the farm. We loved seeing the cows and goats and the occasional visit from the peacock. The hosts are Amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Winchester house search

Very clean, comfortable house that is close to many interesting places but also far enough away from the city that it is a very peaceful space.Watching the sheep, cows, goats and peacocks was very enjoyable.The hosts were very easy to communicate with and understanding when we arrived late and caused some confusion.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Upon arrival there were 10-12 bags of garbage sitting outside which critters had gotten into, then we realized there was no hot water. The host and VRBO did nothing to fix it or make it right. It's a shame. This house has so much potential. On our 2nd day the downstairs bathroom began to smell like raw sewage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cecilia R.

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

Could be nice…

Nice setting. Got there in 100 degree weather, the maintenance people were just turning on the AC. House stayed at 82 degrees. Dishwasher had mold and was absolutely disgusting. Grass was not mowed. Had to get my 85 year old mother into the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

I would rather stay at Bates Inn, if you get my meaning the movie!

I will not stay or recommend Vrbo, Select Gold Key and Herd's Inn ever!I did Not receive a key code for the lockbox for the door key! I did Not have a computer with me and my cell phone would only receive emails, text messages or phone calls. I tried to contact Select Gold Key and Herd’s Inn for the lock box key and received NO return comments. I have contacted Sunny/Ehsan at Herd’s Inn before by text but this time I received no answer. Luckly for me the last person that departed from the cabin left the back door ajar and I was able to get in through the open door. I texted Sunny/Ehsan at Herd’s Inn and told him I could only receive text or emails, no computer and No apps available. We both texted before, why couldn’t we do it again. I received the lock box code once I returned home. Once I arrived, I noticed mud tracked across both the back and front pouches. Once I entered the cabin it was clear there was mun in the cabin, the counters were sticky as someone cleaned them but did not rinse them clean. I found tracks on the carpet, broken furniture and damage to the wall by the back door, including damage to the wood floors. The first-floor toilet would NOT flush. I tried to email Select Gold Key for help, I received NO answer. I also tried to contact Herd’s Inn Sunny’s cell phone for help. No one contacted me for assistance. Sunny/Ehsan at Herd’s Inn refused to text or call me. Again, once I got home, I saw a message from Sunny/Ehsan “there is another toilet upstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024