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Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16409 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Madison, VA
  • Place, Sharp Rock Vineyards
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Rag Mountain
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Madison

With a stay at this vacation home in Madison, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sharp Rock Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Shenandoah National Park and 5 mi (8.1 km) from DuCard Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • Sharp Rock Vineyards - 18 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Blue Quartz Winery - 21 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 30 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Little Washington Winery - 32 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Old Rag Mountain - 44 min drive - 22.8 km

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
  • ‪La Bella Terra B & B - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Central Coffee Co Limited - ‬10 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

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Old Rag View Horse Farm With Log Lodge Treehouse

Old Rag View Horse Farm With Log Lodge and Treehouse Madison

Old Rag View Horse Farm with Log Lodge and Treehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! Comfortably fit everyone, all of the amenities were super nice, and was truly a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Fairfax, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The views from the house are insane and the overall property, especially the main house, is gorgeous. The kitchen is super rad, and had everything we needed for a very big group. We loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

David L.

The good: Kitchen was first class and well stocked with pots pans, etc. Place was well decorated. Plenty of space. Spectacular views and the grounds were just beautiful. Horses were lovely to watch. If you want a country setting that was not far from things to do this was it.The bad: House was supposedly cleaned prior to our arrival, however the livingroom corner near checkerboard table had hundreds of dead ladybugs all over the floor and window sill. Welcome packet stated we may see ladybugs and stink bugs and we understand that being in coutry setting you may see stink bugs and lady bugs but there were WAY more than just a few. This needs to be remedied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jarrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
First of all, I have rented numerous log cabins and this was by far the most beautifully constructed log cabin I’ve stayed in. I am a huge fan of rustic-but-luxurious cabins, and this fit the bill. Also, one of, if not the best, mountain views of a home we have stayed at. Old Rag Mountain is the centerpiece through the expansive windows of the home. The downstairs was where we spent much of our time, centered around the sunken fireplace, as well as the table games. Also, the main outdoor fire pit is featured around a massive inground natural rock formation, which was really cool. Second, the downside. Although the “bugs” are mentioned in the listing, the amount of ladybugs, fruit flies, and, to a lesser extent, stink bugs, were a significant issue. I have been to plenty of mountain properties, and while these bugs are a common pest, none have had such a similar problem of infiltration inside the home as this property. Log cabins have natural seams which are filled upon building and will expand and contract, so I understand the presence of some bugs. However, the amount of these insects in the home was more than expected or necessary. Upon arrival, hundreds of dead ladybugs, houseflies and stink bugs littered the windowsills and the floor around the walls. Meals were a task of shooing away fruit flies. Screened-in porch was unusable due to cuts in the screens. If the owner invested resources into sealing the home and porch to mitigate this, we would return every year.
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 11 person group loved our stay at this property. The house was huge, full of interesting things to look at, and with amazing views. The kitchen was terrific for cooking big group meals, and the dining table sat us all easily. The treehouse was particularly fun for our more adventurous kids. We plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and property far exceeded any expectations. Words would do it no justice. Absolutely spectacular!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A uniquely beautiful experience!!

We had a family summer get together, and this very unique home was just perfect! So fun and filled with so many unique experiences without leaving the property!! Fishing, relaxing in the hot tub, picking wild berries, putting our feet in the stream, having morning coffee on the deck and amazing dinners that were fun to prepare in the gourmet kitchen!! We hope to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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