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Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres

Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres

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Exterior
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area | TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Etlan, VA
  • Popular LocationOld Rag Mountain28 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyland43 min drive
  • AirportCulpeper, VA (QCL-Culpeper Regional)46 min drive
  • Popular LocationStony Man52 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 12
4000 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    2 single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    4 single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
    Bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres


Large, rustic, & luxurious are words seldom used together, but accurately describes Spirit Dancer Lodge. A luxurious, energizing, rejuvenating, and romantic get-away far removed from the stresses of city life. We're on 60 private acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Shenandoah Valley. Upon your arrival, you will receive four free wine tastings at a nearby winery. We offer 4000 square feet of living space with queen beds in two of the four, spacious bedrooms with a soaking tub and shower in the master bedroom and two twins in the other bedroom on the main floor. A large, closed-in loft area has four twin beds. All rooms have large windows to let the outside in.

The great room has a huge stone fireplace, dining room and kitchen, all open together and has floor to ceiling windows with prowl front and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. The deck includes a gas grill and an outdoor chiminea great for s'mores and dinner! Downstairs, you'll find our sauna room (5 person) with a futon, 18 foot stone bar, game room, 62 inch TV and a smaller private den with a queen and additional futon for more guests comfort. ****The house sleeps 12, but can hold up to 14/15 comfortably if using the futon areas as well.

The interior house is specially designed in southwest decor.

We're located in Etlan, VA, just off Virginia's Route 231, one of America's ten most outstanding scenic byways (Great for biking!). We back up to Shenandoah National Park & Old Rag Mountain, which offer numerous scenic hiking trails. We have a stocked pond for 'catch & release' only, however, there's recreational trout fishing nearby on the Rose, Hughes and Rapidan Rivers. Visit many, outstanding wineries, cheese factories, historic sites, civil war battlefields, Luray caverns, historic Monticello and the lovely town of Charlottesville. Antique shop, bike, hike or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery and numerous wildlife.

The Lodge is ideal for family gatherings, small family weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, birthdays, girls/guys weekends or a romantic getaway.

There are many scheduled events, festivals, and activities throughout the year. There are world class to down-home restaurants within 10-30 miles (Most notable, Inn of Little Washington). So come and relax. You won't want to leave.

Amenities: huge stone fireplace, air conditioning, 62' TV plus three standard size TV's, VCR, DVD, clock radios in each bedroom, stereo, CD, dvd player, VHS player, full stocked kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, cooking utensils provided, linens provided, washer, dryer, sauna, 18' bar, gas grill, den with queen bedroom and futon, game room with foosball and air hockey, & outside chiminea.

WE JUST HAD WIFI INSTALLED. IT IS SLOW BUT SLOWLY IMPROVING!!

NO SMOKING
NO PETS
NO EXCEPTIONS

Property manager

Darden Sachs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table football
  • Air hockey
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grills
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We have another lodge on the property as well.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Etlan

Located in Etlan, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. River District Arts and Glassworks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at DuCard Vineyards and Sharp Rock Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Old Rag Mountain - 28 min drive
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 28 min drive
  • Skyland - 43 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 44 min drive
  • Stony Man - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 34 min drive
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shotwell Run Brew Co L - 7 min drive
  • Ducard Vineyards - 7 min drive
  • La Bella Terra B & B - 25 min drive
  • Central Coffee Co. - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Spirit Dancer 4 bedrooms, 1 den w/bed, Luxurious on 60 private acres?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

George N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

Xiaofei P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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