You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy retreat near Old Rag
Riverfront cottage in Etlan with kitchen
This smoke-free cottage features a garden. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
This Etlan cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Coffee grinder
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Books
Outdoor areas
Porch or lanai
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
1 total pets
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the river
In the mountains
In a rural location
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Hiking nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
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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 pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Etlan, VA
What's nearby
Sharp Rock Vineyards - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 28 min drive - 28.4 km
Old Rag Mountain - 29 min drive - 18.8 km
Skyland - 43 min drive - 40.9 km
Luray Caverns - 43 min drive - 44.7 km
Getting around
Culpeper Station - 34 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Shotwell Run Brew Co L - 14 min drive
Ducard Vineyards - 12 min drive
Central Coffee Co. - 6 min drive
Vocelli Pizza - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy retreat near Old Rag pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Cozy retreat near Old Rag?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy retreat near Old Rag?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy retreat near Old Rag located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sharp Rock Vineyards and within 9 miles (15 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Copper Fox Distillery and River District Arts are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Cozy retreat near Old Rag Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lisa L.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant, relaxing stay surrounded by nature
Pleasant, relaxing stay surrounded by nature
Lisa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing vacation
Beautiful quiet property nestled in the mountains with a beautiful landscape. Great for dog lovers. Great host
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
michael g.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Jerry is a great host, and his property is gorgeous. The cottage has everything you would need and is in a great location. Our dogs loved all the space, perfect place to relax after a day of hiking Shenandoah.
michael g.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
William D.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Had a great stay in Jerry's cottage. The land is great with a lot of room and the size was just right for my needs. The location was great and close to Sperryville, which I went to everyday for coffee.
Jerry is a great host, very hepful, and good to talk with. The cottage itself has a great layout, bathroom, and kitchen. No complaints and I will stay again next time I am in town. Definitely recommend.
William D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bailey E.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We had a wonderful few days at Jerry's little cottage! Everything was just like the pictures and so clean and cozy. Jerry even came by and talked with us and we learned we had a lot in common! We also saw deer and even bald eagles on the property! Would definitely stay here again!
Bailey E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John P., Washington, DC
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway under dark skies
I came for dark skies and was not disappointed. Jerry is a great host and the farmhouse was cool and comfortable during a real hot spell.
John P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol C.
22 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for Old Rag
House is just down the road from the Old Rag ranger station. Bed was very comfortable, especially after a long day hiking. Perfect for two people. Bring bug spray, the gnats in this area are pretty bad.
Carol C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista H., Cambridge
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
Comfortable, clean and peaceful! Cottage is a perfect place to stay while exploring the area.
Jerry is one of the best hosts I have encountered, very thoughtful but respectful of privacy. He is available to help with suggestions to ensure you have the best trip possible.
Would definitely recommend Jerry's place to anyone coming to the area and/or wanting to hike Old Rag!
Krista H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosa M., Cincinnati
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for Shenandoah
When I go back to the park, I will be staying here. Perfect location for access to Old Rag Mountain and the middle entrance of the park to drive north or south on Skyline Drive. The host couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly.
Rosa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
29 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cabin in a beautiful location
Very comfortable cabin, equipped kitchen, thoughtful touches. Big field to run your dog framed by Shenandoah. Host is so pleasant and responsive. Look forward to returning!
Daniel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam M., Bel Air
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
I loved staying at this cottage. Had everything I needed for my stay. Clean and comfy and the sunrises and sunsets were amazing.
This is the place for you if you are looking peace and quiet. It’s about 1 mile from the Old Rag trailhead.
The views from the property are amazing.
I would most definitely stay there again.
Pam M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joshua A.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Near Old Rag
We had an amazing time spending the weekend at the cottage to celebrate our anniversary. Jerry was a wonderful host. The property is beautiful with a nice view of the mountains. Very peaceful. We enjoyed watching the deer and stargazing at night. Would definitely recommend doing the old rag hike. We took an easier route to the summit using the fire road. Would love to stay here again if we are in the area. Thanks Jerry!
Joshua A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Candice Z.
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect long weekend spot
This cottage was the perfect getaway for myself and my partner. Great spot to unplug for a long weekend and easy drive to Shenandoah National Park. We were in awe of the night sky as there is little to no light pollution and platform to star gaze on the property. Place has everything needed to be comfortable and Jerry is sure to be accessible if you have questions or needs. Would definitely come back again!
Candice Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jess J.
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for a long weekend
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was very cute and Jerry was very responsive and helpful, leaving the light on for us outside since we were arriving at night. This turned out to be very useful since it was quite dark and Google directions thought the house was about 100-200 feet before the actual driveway.
Our dog LOVED the field behind the house and we spent many hours wandering around, seeing fox and deer at different times. There is also amazing stargazing (especially coming from DC), we went outside each night just to look up for a little while.
The location was great for escaping the city, but also only 15 minutes from Sperryville, which we really enjoyed wandering through. We did get a chance to take advantage of the proximity to Old Rag, but will next time. We did do some apple picking at an orchard a few minutes drive away.
The wifi was good for streaming and for my husband to do some work, but I don't know that I would trust it entirely if the two of us needed to be on video calls at the same time.
Definitely looking forward to a future visit!
Jess J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
William W.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and view
The house was so clean and pretty and the view of the mountains was fantastic. The owner went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely go back.
William W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Chuck S.
8 Jul 2023
Cool house
Had some issues with cleanliness but host was very accommodating and easy to deal with concerning the issues
Chuck S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
maria c.
2 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
View!!!!
We loved our stay in Etlan! Jerry was a super host!!!!! Very nice remodel of old country home. Very clean and modern amenities. Plenty of linens! Best for a couple or maybe 3 people (pull-out bed). We took our 9 week-old puppy...oh my he loved the yard!! Rolled and rolled in the thick green grass. The view is so pretty from all windows. Very private, quiet area. 26 minutes to Front Royal, or 48 to Thornton Gap Entrances to Shenandoah Nat`l Park. 35 minutes to Luray! Recommend Skyline Drive and the Luray Caverns. We really enjoyed our stay!
maria c.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Jean F., Henrico
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
We enjoyed a lovely weekend away and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet of the property. The house was perfect for me, my husband and our pup. The views were wonderful and the location was perfect for hiking and visiting wineries. Jerry was very friendly and a great host, as well!
Jean F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heidi L.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great couples getaway
Jerry's cottage was the perfect home base for our couples getaway long weekend! Simple and clean, it was in a great location to easily access hiking, wineries, breweries and restaurants while feeling secluded.
Heidi L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
31 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
January Rental
Relaxing stay for a week ! Beautiful views, huge acreage, cozy cottage. Jerry is a very accomodating host :)
Janet S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
30 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Countryside Cabin
Beautiful cabin located on a wonderful, quiet country road. Great views, especially of the night sky and stars. Very clean and comfortable with modern amenities. Would definitely stay here again!
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
emily g.
26 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
An awesome weekend getaway!
We were looking for a place to stay for a few days while hiking in Shenandoah with our dogs. This place was perfect, our hikes were only about a 40ish minute drive. It was within ten minutes to a small town that had a few very good restaurants and corner store.
There were lots of other very nice wineries and breweries in the area as well.
The house was perfect size for two and well taken care of. There was a large field for the dogs to run in and made a perfect stargazing place.
The host was very easy to communicate with and even stopped by to say hello. We would stay here again!
emily g.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eva T., Norfolk, VA
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Etlan
Our family of 3 adults and a10 lb dog spent 3 nights at this lovely cottage. This home is off the beaten path. Nice and quiet with occasional “moo” heard in the distance . This home was clean with plenty of kitchen, bed and bath linens. We loved walking our dog around the property. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Jerry is a wonderful host. He offered plenty of suggestions on places to check out.
Eva T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
28 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Shenandoah Valley
We had a great stay at Jerry's place. The location is great - the house very close to the Old Rag and Whiteoak Canyon trailheads. The house was just as described, had everything you could need for a long weekend stay, and check in was easy. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sherry S.
19 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. Enjoyed beautiful sunrises every morning and found the home central to most of the things we wanted to do. Property owner was helpful and friendly. We had no issues with our stay.