Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains
Boyce, Allegheny County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains The Play Garden is a charming renovated country home nestled on 20 acres in the heart of Horse/Hunt country at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Clarke County, Virginia. From the large veranda on top of the plateau you have the best view in the county of the bending Shenandoah River and there are up t...
Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains The Play Garden is a charming renovated country home nestled on 20 acres in the heart of Horse/Hunt country at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Clarke County, Virginia. From the large veranda on top of the plateau you have the best view in the county of the bending Shenandoah River and there are up to 150 boxwoods of all varieties on the property. The house is surrounded by wineries and historic sites located an hour and 15 minutes west of Washington, DC, 25 minutes west of Middleburg/Upperville, 20 minutes east of Winchester, 10 min from Millwood, and 10 min from Berryville. The main house, which has been recently renovated, was built in 1908 and has been in our family since 1920 and maintained with loving care. The adjacent guest house is more contemporary and has the 4th bedroom.In addition to the view there is a swimming pool and total privacy from the outside world, with basically no houses in view. The main house has three bedrooms (two kings and twin full size beds), a sleeper sofa in the den, 4 baths (two full and two half) and a large kitchen with double oven, washer/dryer, etc while the adjacent guest house has one full bath, a king bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living area. Both are tastefully furnished, including many antiques.In the area you will be able to see and do the following (we have more info to send you upon booking):- A multitude of WINERIES (including Delaplane Cellars, RDV Vineyards, Barrel Oak Winery, Veramar Winery, Bluemont Vineyards), BREWERIES (Dirt Farm Brewery, Bear Chase Brewery) and DISTILLERIES (Copper Fox, Catoctin Creek)- Shenandoah River - with fishing and kayaking- Appalachian Trail Hikes- Sky Meadows State Park- Historic Middleburg- Salamander Resort and Spa- Watermelon Park for canoeing , tubing, fishing (though we have 8 kayaks and our caretaker can assist with logistics)- Burwell-Morgan Mill, an historic water wheel grist mill and the most original operating Mill in the country, circa 1792 that grinds wheat and corn. Grinding days on weekends during May- October- Shenandoah National Park - Blandy Experimental Farm and State Arboretum of Va.- Skyline Caverns- Harper's Ferry- The Long Branch Historic House and Farm- Red Fox Inn (oldest continuous Inn in the U.S., Middleburg, Va)- Berryville Monastery (opened to public)- Bear's Den Trail, Raven Rocks Trail and Hollow Brook Trail- Millwood village, Locke Store- Red Schoolhouse Antiques along with many other antique shops within 25 minutes- Clarke County Farmer's Market, May-Oct- Mount Airy Farmer's Market, year around- Shenandoah Seasonal Farm Stand, May -Oct- Horse Trail riding , ask for details- Wilson's Animal Park (great for kids)- Barns of Rose Hill (great venue for music)- Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons- Dinosaur Land (great for kids)- Civil War Battlefield tours- Revolutionary War sites- Upperville Horse Show (oldest in the country)- Golf , ask for detailsRestaurants in the area:- The Buttery, Millwood, Va.- Ashby Inn and Restaurant, Paris, Va- Hunter's Head Tavern, Upperville, Va- The Berryville Grille, Berryville, Va- Red Fox Inn, Berryville, Va- L' Auberge Provencale, White Post, Va- Hidden Horse Tavern, Middleburg, Va- King Street Oyster Bar, Middleburg, Va- Field and Main, Marshall, Va- The Rail Stop, The Plains, Va- Front Porch Market and Grill, The Plains, Va- Girasole, The Plains, Va- The Whole Ox, Marshall, Va- Locke Store, Millwood, Va (great boutique food to take out or eat at Burwell-Morgan Mill meadow across the road)- Camino Real Mexican, Berryville, Va- Mario's Pizza, Berryville, Va (delivery)- Fox Pizza, Berryville, Va (delivery)- HorseShoe Curve (good bar with music as well) Bluemont, Va- Sweet Nola's, Winchester, Va- Union Jack Pub & Restaurant, Winchester, Va- The Butcher Station, Winchester, Va- Violino Ristorante, Winchester, Va- Crush Bar, Winchester, Va- Patsy's Pastry Pizzas, Winchester, VaKeywords: House
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Kayak / canoe
- Golf
- Tennis
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water tubing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Tennis court
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Pool
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Mountain view
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: Events allowed
- Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- SMOKING ALLOWED ON THE RIVER PORCH: SMOKING ALLOWED ON THE RIVER PORCH
Important Information
- 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. Maximum attendees: 16
- Note from host: max number 20, otherwise talk to owner
- 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
About the area
Boyce
Located in Boyce, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Burwell-Morgan Mill and Barns of Rose Hill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paris Barns and Virginia River Trips. Travelling with kids? Consider Dinosaur Land and Shen-Val Farm Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Sky Meadows State Park 9 min drive
- Watermelon Park Campground 10 min drive
- Shenandoah University 20 min drive
- Summit Point Motorsports Park 24 min drive
- Bluemont Vineyard 31 min drive
Getting around
- Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) 42 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 13 min drive
- Camino Real Family Mexican Restaurant 11 min drive
- Mario's Pizza 11 min drive
- Fox's Pizza 13 min drive
- Veramar Vineyard 22 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains located?
This family-friendly Boyce holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Shenandoah River, Duvall Designs Gallery and Burwell-Morgan Mill. State Arboretum of Virginia and Watermelon Park Campground are also within 6 miles (10 km).