Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres on 10 Aug 2025 start from £555.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Q: Where is Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of DuCard Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards, and Blue Quartz Winery. Old Rag Mountain and Rapidan River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8/10 Good

Patrick H.

1 Jan 2025

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As advertised

Nice place to stay for hiking.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

30 Sept 2024

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Great Stay

Loved it!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

14 Sept 2020

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Wonderful Stay

Our entire group of eleven had a wonderful stay. The entire property is great and the communication with the owners/manager was great (we had difficulty with the sauna and got a call from the owner walking us through it all). Would very much recommend the property and would happily stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

11 Apr 2023

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Great

Great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee J., Washington

30 Nov 2020

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Beautiful Setting and Comfortable House

We loved everything about the house and the area. It was perfect. However, it would have been nice to know that supplies were limited -- no paper towels or other essentials. Please remind visitors about what they should bring.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xiaofei P.

1 May 2023

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Great for groups

The location is hard to beat being so close to hiking trails (some of my favorite in the DMV), wineries/breweries, and even world class restaurants. The house has huge common areas and made for great places to hang out and play games. Plenty of twin beds so there wasn't very much sharing needed. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need. There are now over 1000 coffee filters in a drawer as of April 2023.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Aug 2003

Guestbook Comment

Our family had a wonderful time at Spirit Dancer. The facilities are wonderful, to say the least. The kids loved the game room, naturally enough, and we all enjoyed the view from the main floor, deck and spa. The biking in the nearby area is enjoyable. We spent many mornings roaming the lightly traveled, if a bit hilly country roads. The hiking in in the nearby Shenandoah National Park is beautiful as well(particuarly the Canyon/Waterfall hike). Can't say enough really....

2/10 Terrible

George N.

29 Nov 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Absolutely horrible

The place was misrepresented, the property was absolutely filthy, and I wound up with a terrible rash from the place. The property house was somewhat hard to deal with and resolving my issue. I will never stay in that dump again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janine P.

8 Sept 2019

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Great place overall

Overall we really enjoyed our time here. Gorgeous property, great kitchen, and comfortable living room. Fairly easy to access the activities in the region, and close enough to what Sperryville has to offer. The place was extremely easy to access and the host was responsive. There were quite a few electrical issues in the house -- lamps didn't turn on, and the air hockey table didn't work. We had 8 adults and it would have been tricky to fit more. Updating the house rules etc would probably minimize additional questions, since there were a few that have changed to better benefit guests.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Fran B.

2 Nov 2018

Nice house but could use some improvements/upgrades

Rented Spirit Dancer for a long weekend of hiking in SNP. There were 14 adults and while the house had sleeping arrangements for that many people, we needed more linens. Property is beautiful with spectacular views, nice hiking around the property, close proximity to SNP and we saw a bear daily as we looked out the front window. There are also many things to do in the area in addition to hiking. The kitchen and dining area easily accommodated our large group with enough dishes, silverware, pots & pans, etc... The oven only had 1 rack ( not the customary 2) so that was a bit of a problem, but we managed. The hot tub was wonderful after a long day of hiking. Nice entertainment options with a large screen TV downstairs and stereo/ CD player upstairs. Darden provides clear instructions on how to operate them as well. Not real happy that we needed to wash, dry and fold all the linens prior to our departure or pay a $150 laundry fee as most rentals I have used before do the laundry for you and that is included in the fees. I'd rate it 3.5 stars given that and the needed upgrades.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

25 Jul 2018

Spectacular Indeed!

Returned home yesterday after a fantastic week at Spirit Dancer. The house is absolutely gorgeous, architecture-wise, decor-wise and location-wise. We were 9 adults and 2 tweens. Plenty of space for all of us to hang out together and have quiet time alone when wanted. ("Sleeps 15" says the site, and that's totally doable, but our group of 11 maxed out the private sleeping spaces, so 4 extra would mean doubling up in the downstairs bedroom or sauna/futon room or sleeping on couches, which would be totally fine for a family or group of friends that doesn't need some "alone space" like my family does). The kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans and a couple of drip coffee makers. I don't know if it's always the case, but we had fundamentals (salt & pepper and various spices, paper towels, toilet paper, a few garbage bags, washing machine tablets, dish soap, laundry detergent and coffee filters) waiting for us when we arrived. We stopped at the Walmart in Culpeper on the way to stock the fridge which was a good idea because, although the Little Country Store in Etlan - 5 min down the road - has ALL the basics (and great deli sandwiches for such a small place!), they close at 7:30 p.m. and we arrived later. From the house within short drives we explored the Luray Caverns, Monticello & the Frontier Museum in Staunton and drove part of Skyline Drive (part of our group got very close up to bears!). We were there for VA record high heat and humidity which wasn't the house's fault, so our outdoor time was impacted b/c we were sweating to death, but on the + side, the AC in the house was perfect! Some of us braved the heat and did a few hikes and enjoyed the hot tub and our tweens enjoyed "catch and release" of small frogs (toads?) and tadpoles they found on the trails and in pools around the house. We also completed 2 complex (monochrome! 550 and 1000 piece) puzzles as a group on the coffee table in the living room, 1 we brought and 1 we found in the extensive board game/puzzle room in the basement. On July 4th we grilled burgers on the gas grill and made s'mores on the wood grill and enjoyed watching the fireworks display from neighboring farms. As others have said, there is no WIFI and no cell signal, so if you want a luxurious but down-to-earth place to spend some well-deserved time disconnecting from your emails and Facebook and don't mind driving a few miles to place a call, I highly recommend the Spirit Dancer Lodge!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella M.

28 Jul 2023

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A little slice of heaven near the mountains!

This is our second stay at Spirit Dancer and I can't recommend it enough! We come up for the hiking (old Rag, White Oak Canyon) and the mountains but we're also finding it hard to leave the property!! The setting feels so private and remote though you're just not far from restaurants and other activities. It has a lovely rustic feel BUT is very luxurious! We loved the foosball and air hockey, coffee on the back deck, dinner prep in the large and well stocked kitchen and the comfy beds. The ease of communication from our host Darden also makes this a favorite place for us. We enjoyed a spectacular storm with a very brief area wide power outage, and Darden, kept us well informed on the status from the power company! We look forward to continuing this family tradition and coming back in 2024!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi V.

2 Jul 2023

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Beautiful location and property, accommodating host!

The acreage on this property was just the best. We stayed here over our wedding weekend, and between this cabin and the Sun Dancer, our entire families were able to stay near each other AND the venue. Couldn’t ask for a better location and the host was so accommodating. The grounds are beautiful, and walking between the two lodges amongst the fireflies was pretty magical. The trails, the catch and release pond and new pavilion were also very much utilized- it was just the right amount of space for a large group to spend time together AND spread out if they wanted/needed to.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

30 Oct 2022

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Beautiful Setting & Convenient to SNP

The house was great accommodations for our extended family: 6 adults & 4 young children. It’s a beautiful mountain house in an isolated, beautiful rural setting ; yet a very convenient 20 to 30 minute drive to Shenandoah National Park. The house has everything you need for a family stay (just need to bring your own coffee & paper towels; & matches if you want to make a fire in the fireplace - we left these 3 items for the next guests’ convenience). Everything was clean & worked well. The only issue we had was that the downstairs bathroom had a foul odor, like a decaying animal perhaps stuck in the walls. We called the owner about this; left a voicemail message but never heard back from her. Otherwise it was a great family retreat which we highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

2 Oct 2022

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Great cabin!

We had a great time at Darden’s place!! I booked the cabin for my sisters bachelorette weekend, and it was everything we wanted! While it rained the entire weekend, it was so cozy and we were more than happy to spend the day sitting by the fire. Everyone had such a great time and we would love to come back for another trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

5 Aug 2022

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spirit dancer

Wonderful great room. Kids loved the air hockey table in basement , and firepit.outside. My grandson caught 4 bass in the pond. Only negative is that the recommended nature hike path from house was overgrown and not usable for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cassie F.

5 Aug 2022

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Great Place!

This house is amazing, huge and very remote which is great for a quiet get away. The home had plenty of activity options as well. The only drawback was the WiFi was slow when we were all using it and it didn’t work throughout the entire house that well but I suspect the WiFi will improve soon! Highly recommend this home and we wished we could’ve stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chris T.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful setting, dated description, subpar upkeep

The location was breathtakingly beautiful, from inside through massive windows and outside from the large deck. This home was clearly well loved in the past, but not so much now. Lacking in attention to detail (propane tank ran out quickly; no extra tank, big tv screen was disconnected and remotes had no batteries, no umbrella for patio table, a bathroom sink was clogged, hiking trail was overgrown so inaccessible). Very dim lighting in all rooms, one of which had no windows or ventilation. Cushions would have made the metal outdoor chairs more comfortable. Maybe not the best choice if you have toddlers as there are large cactuses and a beautiful jagged stone table to beware of.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella M.

18 Jun 2022

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Perfect retreat for Shenandoah access

My 4 adult kids and I came to the mountains for some hiking! We chose Spirit-Dancer Lodge for its location and beautiful great room. The pictures don’t do it justice! It’s close enough for easy access to nearby towns and restaurants but set far enough in that you leave all that behind. We had plenty of space, comfortable beds, and a wonderful Sauna after Old Rag Hike!!! The outdoor deck was a wonderful surprise - bigger than expected and a great place to listen to night sounds from the surrounding trees or have morning coffee. Check in was easy and communication with Darden quick! We will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod H.

1 May 2022

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Wine Tour weekend

We had 2 other couples join us for a 4 day weekend wine trip. The cabin we rented was perfectly located for this trip. We traveled south one day north another and spent another day at a small town event featuring wine tasting. The cabin has an open floor plan for everyone to be together and enjoy lots of conversation and fun times. Very private setting in the mountain lots of room for hiking or just kicking back on the large deck and relaxing. Will definitely do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

29 Nov 2021

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Fun & Fabulous 30th Birthday Weekend Get Together

The Spirit Dancer cabin was the perfect weekend getaway for my 30th birthday celebration with all my closest friends (and their partners) from my middle/high school and college days 😃 I highly recommend this property to those who want to do an intimate gathering with your loved ones for the weekend (or longer 🤓)! Thanks again to Darden for being an awesome property manager and answering my numerous questions as I was planning my birthday bash. I can’t wait to stay here again one day in the future for another big milestone celebration 🎉

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

15 Nov 2021

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Girls weekend

We had an amazing time. The house is fabulous and it was exactly like it was listed. The property was beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bo D.

1 Nov 2021

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Great stay

Stayed here while visiting Shenandoah National park. It's an amazing property that's a quick drive to the park. The house is far out enough that you feel isolated, but a quick 17 minute drive to town if you need to resupply. Lots of things to do at the house as well (relax at the pond, sauna, basement game room.) I went during a full moon, but I bet the stargazing here (on a moonless) would be amazing! Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

28 Jul 2021

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Amazing mountain escape

Incredible home to get away from it all in the beautiful Central VA mountains. The house is perfectly suited to host groups, families etc. The basement makes a perfect game room/hang out area for kids or adults. The main level has plenty of room for cooking and eating with large groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

William C.

13 Jun 2021

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Great, long weekend in the Virginia countryside / Blueridge mountains

This property is wonderful!. It has a wonderful Western theme, and is placed in the pastoral setting of Virginia and the Blueridge mountains. We loved the tranquility, pretty views, and the cool evenings out on the veranda/patio!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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