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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University
5 min drive
Virginia Military Institute
7 min drive
Alumni Memorial Field
9 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
84 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful mountain views, an abundance of wildlife, and close to town!
Very spacious 3 bedrooms and 2 baths country cottage (Additional efficiency, 1 bedroom/1 bathroom available to rent ) overlooking the Blueridge Mountains. Large open family room and kitchen. 2 Queen beds, Bunk bed with two twins, and a day bed (2 twins.) Additional 1/1 available for large parties (not rented out alone, only as part of this vrbo). Private pond, 170 acres with lots of trails to explore. Firepit, basketball hoop, swing set, fort, pickleball court, fishing, and more.
Washer/dryer, High speed, reliable fiber optics WIFI, and Direct TV. For more pictures of the property, visit: thirstydogfarm.org

Close to VMI, Washington and Lee University, Natural Natural Bridge, Zoo, Caverns, Wineries, Breweries, and more.
Babysitter available

**Military/First Responders/Disabled Veterans/EMAIL FOR DISCOUNTED RATE

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Virginia Horse Center. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Services include babysitting
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
5 minutes by car from Washington and Lee University and 6 minutes from Lexington Valley Vineyard

As a guest of Make memories to last a lifetime., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lexington cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Erin or Doug Kneer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo

Things to do

Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby

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)
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Make memories to last a lifetime. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cadets

Wonderful place to stay for cadet families!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm days

This is the 5th year I’ve met my son and his family at Doug and Erin’s little bit of heaven on earth. We started with two little boys and there are now 4 who have come to absolutely love “Nannie’s” farm- LOL. There’s so much to keep all the boys busy( ages 10 - 3) . The house is perfect- everything you could need is there. Erin is so helpful. I 100% encourage making this your destination.!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harts V.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

VMI VISIT WITH CADET

The property was beautiful and so peaceful and relaxing. Property managers Erin and Doug were supper accommodating. My family will definitely be booking here again. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Cabin!!

This was such a beautiful property. Me and my friends were in town for a wedding and we rented this listing for a weekend. It was about 15 min from downtown Lexington which was great. My friends would sit outside in the morning to look out at the view with their coffees plus the fire pit was a lot of fun. There were chickens, donkeys, and cows we looked at and there was a note inside that if we wanted to get up close with the chickens to let them know. Wish we had done that. 10/10 though!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

2 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This place was clean, confortable and perfect for our group, and the owners were incredibly helpful and kind to us - they were even better than the place. Two very minor downsides - it's a bit of a drive into Lexington (about 6 miles, and a slow drive on country roads) where our activities were, and the high windows let in light earlier in the morning than we wanted to wake. But those were minor to us. We'd stay here again, without question.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best hosts

Erin and Doug were the best VBRO hosts I have ever had the pleasure renting from. They were fantastic communicators and very helpful with area information. We were celebrating our son’s graduation this week . The house was the perfect, picturesque, location for a fun small party bbq. The kitchen had everything we needed and the home was beautiful and spacious. Some basketball, tether-ball, pickleball playing and ending the evening by the fire pit made for happy memories. A few guests even went to visits the cute donkeys. I would highly recommend visiting this VRBO location and enjoys the beautiful location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel S.

16 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!

We loved the great mountain view! The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfy. The kitchen was well stocked. The host was quick to respond and very helpful. We enjoyed playing pickle ball and exploring the property. It was close to Lexington, but felt very far from everywhere! Calm and relaxing visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 💖🤗🌟

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect country home in Lexington

Second time we have stayed at this property. Clean, stocked with supplies. Very kid friendly!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

14 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Great house for families with younger children. View is amazing and entertainment for younger guests can’t be beat. The hosts are fabulous too.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

VMI Reunion Getaway

Beautiful place and perfect for our VMI reunion with some old friends. We also thoroughly enjoyed the "neighbors"--a mama bear and her 3 cubs. Definitely on our list for a place to return....thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christina H.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

Erin is so hospitable and a great host. The property is gorgeous….we wished it didn’t rain while we were there, so we could have explored the trails. Everything was just perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana F.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Best rental ever!

My friends and I were in town for a wedding. The house far exceeded our expectations. The property was BEAUTIFUL and peaceful. There was a lot of privacy in addition to a lot of amenities. The cottage has everything we needed and more. The hosts were wonderful and accommodating. There was soft music and the lights were on when we arrived. They also had farm fresh eggs in the fridge and offered to save us a trip to the store. They let us check out two hours late because there was no one else checking in. The beds were comfortable and the view was gorgeous. They have put so much thought into every aspect of the cottage. The pictures do not do it justice! Will definitely be back if we are in the area again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Richmond, VA

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer get-away

Convenient location and great views.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot; gracious hosts; a Hit!

We had a too short delightful time in Lexington. The property was on a hill over looking the Shenandoah Valley; every effort was made to welcome us; there’s a small enclave of chickens, turkeys, miniature donkeys, and other creatures the children loved; the surrounding Maurrey River valley was fun to explore and enjoy-we loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Details Make A Big Difference

Little details like relaxing music playing when the family arrived and the invitation to take anything from the beautiful garden made all of us feel so welcomed and comfortable. There were fun activities for all ages and gorgeous views. Highly recommend for families looking to get away from the business of life and enjoy spending time relaxing and playing together.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

26 May 2023

Graduation weekend

Amazing mountain views from a well equipped farmhouse. We were not on-site much but enjoyed the full kitchen and enjoyed the deck overlooking the beautiful property. Beds are only doubles so be prepared if you are used to larger bed sizes. Farm fresh eggs were awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith K., Pine Grove

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation/Family Weekend

I wanted a place where we could all be together for my daughters college graduation What a wonderful find! This is the best place we have stayed at. The cottage is large and family friendly. The grandkids enjoyed playing outside on the rope swing and seeing the farm animals. We cant wait to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a Lexington Getaway

Great location, clean house and perfect setting. The host was very accommodating and communicative.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The VRBO gem of Lexington

We ABSOLUTELY loved every second of our stay. It could not have been any more perfect! The property sits high on top of the hill with stunning views. The house offers everything for little and big kids alike! Between times spent wetting lines in the pond, relaxing swinging on the rope swing or ripping down the zip line, or sharing stories around the fire pit, there was an abundance of activities to keep everyone well entertained. The house is spacious and comfortably slept our large party. We had quick and easy access to VMI. We would give our stay 10 stars if we could and will definitely return!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Views and family farm fun

Wonderful quick getaway to be out of the city. Gorgeous Mountain Views and cute farm animals and activities for kids. Lots of nearby outdoor fun as well. Erin and Doug were friendly and attentive hosts. I would recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy m.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

God’s Country

The view from this property is breathtaking! We were able to pet and feed the farm animals. We sat by the pond and fed the ducks. We hiked along numerous trails on the property. There was something for everyone to do. The owners were respectful of our privacy, but were so friendly and accommodating when we bombarded them with questions about the animals and farm life. We highly recommend this property and we’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith S.

21 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

Lovely property with an amazing view and the owners were so sweet to my kids & let them feed the animals and hold the baby chickens. Tons of outdoor activities for the kiddos and the animals were a huge hit! Will be coming back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023