Shenandoah Log Cabin on beautiful farm

The space

Enjoy staying on a stunningly beautiful large private horse farm set in the middle of endless hiking and outdoor recreation in historic Fort Valley in the middle of the George Washington National Forest. New amenity! Free Tesla Charger with a covered parking space by the main barn! Enjoy walking on the winding gravel roads through the farm, hike on 50 acres of rolling meadows with water features including Little Passage Creek, and a large reservoir that is home to fish and many species of birds including Blue herons. Bring your fishing pole if you would like to fish in the reservoir. Enjoy your own private trail head into the largest National Forest on the East coast. You will have the trails all to yourself and you will experience the natural beauty of the forest from a completely new perspective! No need to drive anywhere to hike surrounded by other people- you can walk out the cabin door and up the hill to Glenmont Farm’s own private access to the George Washington National Park Glenmont Cabin dates back to the 1700’s and has been modernized with all the conveniences of the 21st century. Fast WiFi and enhanced cell phone service keep you connected while you relax in our well appointed cabin. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, cutlery, cookware, spices, sugar, coffee maker, coffee, teas, a tea kettle, toaster, etc. It has a small table with two chairs. The living room area is equipped with a 32” Smart TV and our fast internet supports streaming of all your favorite Apps! The charming upstairs bedroom has a very comfortable queen size bed. There is also an oversized chair which folds out into a twin bed with a memory foam mattress. On the main floor there are two couches: a leather loveseat and a brand new sofa. There is a large wood burning fireplace in the living room that you are welcome to use - we provide firewood There is a cozy nook with a recliner as well. A cozy corner is home to a work station desk and chair. High speed internet is available throughout the cabin as is enhanced cell phone signal. The cabin is about 600 square feet. Outside there is a deck with two Adirondack chairs and a 9’ market umbrella. There is also a fire pit with four chairs. We provide wood for your fires so you don’t have to worry about hauling it in. There is a cute chicken coop with our four hens set further back on the property and you are welcome to collect their eggs each morning for your breakfast! Children seem to really enjoy this activity and on request they can feed the chickens as well. We do move these chickens to the main coop in the winter Do you have horse crazy children or you yourself are an equine fancier? We have a range of horses from Gypsy Vanners to miniature horses and for an additional fee we can offer a variety of horse experiences both riding and non riding. Our smallest horse is 30” tall so even young children can have a lead line experience on a suitably little mount! An example of a pony experience for a child would include grooming, learning basic handling, ride time in the indoor arena or the outdoor, feeding a pony, and then spray painting a real horse shoe to take home as a souvenir! Horse experience requires a separate fee and what we do is dependent and the age and skill level of the participant. Please notify host prior to your arrival if you would like a horse or farm experience Close to the charming villages of Front Royal, Strasburg, Edinburg and Woodstock for dining, antiquing, and shopping. Fish for trout in Passage Creek, kayak in the Shenandoah river! A short drive to Skyline Park for stunning vistas over the Shenandoah Valley and even more hiking trails. In the summer take advantage of the nearby swimming hole in Passage creek. Nestled in the Massanutens, you will feel your cares slip away as you enjoy the magical surroundings. The Village Store is 3 miles away and provides an extensive deli and home-baked cakes and cookies. It has a big selection of wine and beer but a small selection of groceries, so you might want to grocery shop before you get here. There are fifteen wineries within a twenty mile radius including the Muse Vineyards, the Shenandoah Vineyards, and the Little Washington Winery. Great restaurants abound from the three Michelin star Inn at Little Washington, the Woodstock Cafe, Talk of the Mountain Seafood, Element in Front Royal and countless more. The Luray Caverns are a short drive away as are the historic towns of Edinburg, Woodstock, Strasburg, and Front Royal. Free Tesla charger by main barn!

Guest access

The entire cabin is for your exclusive use together with a 2 acre garden and fire pit with 4 chairs. Enjoy walking past beautiful pastures graced by the hosts’ horses. The property boasts private trail access to the 1.8 million acres of trails through the Largest National Park on the East coast for your hiking pleasure. Gather eggs for your breakfast from the kitchen coop, in season pick heritage tomatoes and peppers for your meals In addition there are 50 acres of rolling fields to hike on, a large reservoir to fish in or just enjoy a picnic watching the herons and the abundant wildlife, enjoying the spectacular Shenandoah Mountain Views. Overlooking the reservoir we have placed a couple of chairs if you would like to relax with a water view. This is an excellent place to watch the sun set!

Other details

Rules regarding pets: Pets must be pre-approved BEFORE booking. You must add your pet to the reservation when you book as there is a pet fee. Your pup must be non-aggressive towards other dogs, housebroken and non-destructive. MUST be crated if left alone for any period of time. Bring appropriate crate with you. There is a high likelihood that your pet will get wet/muddy/dirty in their farm adventures. Please bring towels and let me know if you need extras, I’m happy to provide them. There is a $60 non-refundable pet fee. Any damage to property/ furnishings will be billed to the guest. There is an open staircase to the upper floor which may not be suitable for young children.

Interaction with guests

We are available by text or message if you have questions or would like suggestions of activities, dining, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions or need directions to the trails.