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Fat Owl Farm

98%

· Stanardsville, Greene, Virginia

4 acres hosted by David & Kristy W.

1 lodging site

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station.

David & Kristy is a Star Host

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Share space on our small mountain homestead in the Appalachians. Stay in a tiny cabin with deck space and outdoor food prep area. Twin over Futon bunk bed(or a guest could sleep on the porch sofa which is a futon, if the weather is good. Drinking water provided if requested. Chicken, dogs and cats on the farm. Our homestead is located up a steep gravel road and though the property is secluded, the cabin is near the main house. It is a Family atmosphere and a living farm so there will be noise from domestic and wild animals. Unplug and reconnect with Nature. No Wi-Fi or electricity, but a mini solar panel charges a light. Be aware there are snakes and spiders; creepy crawlers of all types. We are a chemical free property, please don’t bring toxins onto the site (this includes chemical bug sprays). We’ll help remove critters as needed. Elevation 1200ft; we’re 1/4 mile from Shenandoah National Park. Guided hikes and farm tours available (for a fee) if interested! We also have eggs for sale when our chickens are laying.Come stay in a secluded, relaxed environment where you can unplug and reconnect with Nature. Take naps, sit by the campfire, quietly read or meditate without being attached to your daily gadgets. Take in the mountain air and allow yourself to balance mind, body and spirit. My husband and I first lived on this property shortly after marrying 17 yrs ago, we moved to AK and back in 2013 and have been building our homestead from the ground up ever since. We love this mountain and consider our home a Beautiful Magical Place! We daily connect with the glorious natural elements surrounding us and give thanks constantly. We’ve learned a lot over the years about living with The Land and want to share this space with like-minded others. We tend to “rise with the Sun, and sleep when it’s done”, so don’t be surprised if you see David or myself, or our kids playing/working on site. If you like to chat, we’re usually available, if you like your privacy, we respect that too. There are a handful of neighbors, and sometimes cars travel up or down the road, but generally this is a quiet, peaceful area. Our two old time scotch collies keep most wildlife away, but once in a while you get a glimpse of turkey, or hawks, rabbits, etc…. Hiking and exploring the woods is welcome, but don’t stray to the neighbors We recently acquired a rare chicken breed, Scots Dumpies, and are trying to increase the flock, so there may be a chance to see baby chicks. The Stars do their thing on clear nights and are an amazing sight with the near zero light pollution. We love to view the stars and Moon in all her phases. We try to keep your need to bring much to a minimum, so we provide plenty of blankets and pillows ( or sleeping bag if desired), dishes and some cookware for over-the-fire meals, towels and wash cloths if a rain barrel “cat bath” is in order :), hand soap and toilet paper too! Life is in constant fluctuation up here at our mountain home, which is how we like it! Camp out with us and see why!Share space on our small mountain homestead in the Appalachians. Stay in a tiny cabin with deck space and outdoor food prep area. There is a twin bunk over full futon inside the cabin for sleeping. Drinking water is available upon request. Chickens, dogs and cats on the farm. Our homestead is located up a steep gravel road (2 wheel drive can make it in normal weather conditions and especially if you are used to mountain roads, 98% of 2wd cars make it) and though the property is secluded, the cabin is near the main house. It is a Family atmosphere and a living farm so there will be noise from domestic and wild animals. Unplug and reconnect with Nature. No Wi-Fi or electricity. Be aware there are snakes and spiders; creepy crawlers of all types. We are a chemical free property, please don’t bring toxins onto the site ( this includes chemical bug sprays ). We’ll help remove critters as needed. Elevation 1200ft; we’re 1/4 mile from Shenandoah National Park. Guided hikes and farm tours available (for a fee) if interested! Come stay in a secluded, relaxed environment where you can unplug and reconnect with Nature. Take naps, sit by the campfire, quietly read or meditate without being attached to your daily gadgets. Take in the mountain air and allow yourself to balance mind, body and spirit.

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Forest

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Farm

98%

52 ratings · 39 reviews

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September 3, 2024

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We loved staying at the Collie Cottage! Our hosts were incredibly responsive. The property is beautiful and the view of the stars at night is beautiful. Definitely a great place if you want to camp but don’t want to worry about setting up a tent.

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July 21, 2024

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I've stayed at the cottage three times within the last year -- it's become my little safe haven and I intend on coming back whenever I need some Shenandoah mountain time! I love the whole set up -- comfy cabin vibes inside, useful front porch, spacious & beautiful surroundings. On clear nights, you can see the rest of the milky way and shooting stars! Best not to leave any food inside as some mice might poke around. I personally love the primitive aspects, though. During colder weather, it was a treat to experience the well-working wood stove for heat at night.

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July 2, 2024

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Collie Cottage was the perfect stayover for my long roadtrip. Hosts were attentive and communicative. I was greeted by the working dogs, who were very friendly to mine and even hung out on the patio with us for the evening. The cottage had everything I needed. The fairy lights were very helpful finding my way after dark. Highly recommend this peaceful place.

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May 15, 2024

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Such a quiet little spot away from it all! The cottage was just adorable with cute collie dog figurines and vintage Lassie books, handmade quilts and mostly vintage furnishings. We spent a peaceful weekend exploring the area and antiquing in Stanardsville and Ruckersville. The views from the Stone Mountain Winery were as wonderful as the shrimp & grits with asparagus from Jack's Kitchen. We never met the hosts David & Kristy, but their two chummy collies kept us company anytime we were at the cottage. Even though it rained, we were safe and warm beside the adorable little woodstove. It was pleasant and definitely someplace we will return to in the future!

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May 2, 2024

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Me and my wife had an epic night in Collie's cottage. The place was beautiful and the couch on the porch was the best part of it (the view 10/10). Everything was clean, having a prep table was useful, and I would definitely recommend purchasing the wood. David and Kristy would provide plenty of it and we used it for the wood stove.

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April 21, 2024

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I loved staying at Collie Cottage! It was peaceful and close to Shenandoah National Park. Listening to the birds at dawn and dusk, relaxing with a cup of coffee on the futon on the deck was one of the highlights of my trip. Sleeping on the futon at night looking at the stars was another. David and Kristy were kind, making sure I had everything I needed. The cabin was clean and cute!

Location

Stanardsville, Greene, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Manahoac First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking