Magical Log Cabin Nestled by Creeks, Shenandoah Valley

Enchanting Log cabin on peaceful wooded lot. Features a private backyard bordered by 3 natural spring-fed creeks with footbridges. Relax on the wrap-around porch, stargaze from the deck, or enjoy the stocked fire pit. Perfect for a pet-friendly getaway: Pets stay FREE!

Sleeps 8 across 4 BRs (Queen, bunks, 3 futons, cot) with 2 full baths.

**Bonus: Fast Wi-Fi, easy lockbox self check-in, fully equipped kitchen, & outdoor grill. Everything you need for the perfect nature retreat—book today!

* Your Private Nature Sanctuary
Welcome to a place where you can truly slow down, breathe, and unwind. The moment you arrive, you will understand why this historic cabin is my absolute favorite escape. It perfectly blends the authentic, rustic charm of a country retreat, featuring original hand-carved logs from 1840, with all the modern necessities you need for a comfortable stay—all while being just 5 miles (about 7 minutes) away from town.

* Porch Sitting & Wildlife Watching
• The Front Porch: Sip your morning coffee on the cozy, covered front porch. On rainy days, there is nothing quite like the soothing sound of rain falling on the classic metal roof.
• The Back Deck: Relax on the back deck overlooking a private yard framed by tree cover.
• Local Wildlife: Keep an eye on the sky for the resident Bald Eagle that lives around the area! In the early hours of dawn and late into sunset, you will frequently see gentle deer grazing in the yard (or sometimes the front!).

* Natural Spring-Fed Creeks
The backyard is bordered by three unique creeks fed by natural springs, which all flow into a main stream at the back of the property. Take a peaceful stroll across the wooden footbridges to explore the yard. Please note: due to seasonal weather and regional droughts, water levels fluctuate naturally, but the peaceful wooded setting remains unmatched.

* Vintage Entertainment & Family Fun
Rainy day or just staying in? I have fully stocked the cabin with nostalgic indoor entertainment for all ages:
• For the Adults: Spin your favorite tracks on the vintage vinyl record player (featuring radio, CD, and Bluetooth capabilities) or browse the large DVD and Blu-ray collection for a classic movie night.
• For the Kids: A variety of fun toys, classic board games, card games, and jigsaw puzzles are ready to keep the little ones fully entertained.
• Video Games: Fire up the classic video games for some retro gaming fun that the whole group will love, including an Atari Gold (120 games), a 50-in-1 console, a Pac-Man joystick game, and a Nintendo DS with a 64-game cartridge.

* Modern Comforts in a Historic Setting
While I encourage you to step away from the screens and soak in the "symphony of nature," you won't be entirely cut off. Enjoy the best of both worlds with fast Wi-Fi for your devices, a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor grill, and hassle-free lockbox self-check-in.

* Local Context & Proximity
Only a 5-mile drive off the interstate and nestled between Staunton and Harrisonburg:
• Only 7 miles to Historic Downtown Staunton
• Only 15 miles to Harrisonburg (home of JMU)
• Massanutten Resort is just a scenic 25-minute drive (10 miles past Harrisonburg).

* A Guided Tour of the Space (3 Levels of Comfort)
Please note: This historic cabin features three distinct living levels. To preserve its layout, there are no bedrooms or bathrooms on the main entry level, and the home is not handicap accessible.

* Main Level: Kitchen, Dining, & Living Room
• Fully Stocked Kitchen: Features a massive island with 4 stools, plus a corner breakfast table with 2 chairs. Comes fully equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, stove/oven, toaster, waffle iron, and a Keurig machine stocked with K-pods, creamers, and sugars.
• Outdoor Grilling: Step out to the covered side deck to fire up the propane BBQ grill (cooking utensils are hanging on the side panel).
• Cozy Space Living Room: Features a small couch, two cushy seating spots, two comfy fold-out butterfly chairs, a remote-controlled propane fireplace (turned off in summer), and a full dining table with 4 chairs plus a long bench. TV features antenna broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, ION, TrueCrime, Outlaw, the365).

* Upper Level: Sleeping Spaces & Full Bath
• Main Bedroom: Features a comfortable Queen-size bed and a Serta Sleeper pull-down couch (twin size). The sleeper couch sits on easy-to-move furniture glides so you can easily adjust it to lay flat while allowing the bedroom door to close fully.
• Two Historic "Mini" Bedrooms: Unique, charming polygon-shaped rooms. One features a Twin-over-Twin bunk bed. The other features a comfortable full-length cot (perfect for guests up to 5.5 feet tall). Both rooms include luggage racks for your bags.
• Upstairs Nook: Features a comfortable overhead reading light and a Serta Sleeper couch that effortlessly drops flat into a twin bed.
• Full Bathroom: Includes a sink, toilet, hair dryer, and a shower/bathtub combo with a heated overhead fan.

*Your beds will be freshly made with clean sheets, and a fresh towel set waiting on each bed ready for your arrival."

*During summer months, window AC units are installed in all 3 upstairs bedrooms for cool comfort.

* Walkout Basement: Workout Room/Bedroom Sleeping Space, Laundry, & Yard Access
• Combo Bedroom & Yoga/Exercise Room: Features a Serta Sleeper couch that pulls down into a twin bed, a mini-fridge for cold drinks, a full-length mirror, an ionic salt lamp, and an essential oil diffuser with an array of oils. Fully stocked with workout gear, including a mini portable DVD player with fitness videos, hand weights (1–20 lbs), a yoga block, yoga mats, and exercise bands.
• Full Bathroom: Includes a sink, toilet, walk-in shower, hair dryer
• Laundry Room: Features a full-size washer and dryer, iron, ironing board, and full supplies for doing laundry: detergent, bleach, oxyclean, spot remover, dryer sheets.
• Easy Yard Access: Step straight out the basement door into the backyard. Grab the 4 provided outdoor blankets and the stack of lawn chairs to gather around the outdoor fire pit, or take the short 500-yard (0.3-mile) walk down Bald Rock Road to access the Middle River for fishing, swimming, tubing, nature viewing.

* Parking & Accessibility
• Ample Parking: The long pull-through, off-street driveway easily fits at least 5 vehicles.
• Large Vehicles: Moving trucks or vehicles towing trailers can be a snug but manageable fit using the farther end of the driveway. For larger vehicles, I recommend backing in at this end. Clear, step-by-step directions are provided in the physical guest manual for exiting from that direction without ever having to make a U-turn!

• Safety & Security: A security camera is installed on-site, strictly viewing the driveway area for your safety.

Cette cabane offre de nombreuses prestations comme une salle de fitness, des barbecues et un jardin. Cette cabane offre également une laverie et un distributeur d'eau. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Cette cabane de Mount Sidney est non-fumeurs.