19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat.
Rest and unwind with your family or friends at the Sanctuary. We designed this space with gathering and connection in mind. Enjoy natural lighting and open concept living in our newly renovated 19th century church building. Meals can be prepared in the spacious kitchen and enjoyed together around a 12-foot farmhouse table. After meals transition to our spacious yet cozy living room.
If you don't want to stay in, explore the Shenandoah Valley's great outdoors, rich history, and fine dining.
Property manager
Joel
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Supervise children on stairs and near pellet stove
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking or Vaping in the house. A minimum $500 fee will be charged if extra cleaning is needed to remove odors, cigarette butts, ...etc.
Do not take any furniture outside.
Do not burn any trash in the fire pit
Please let us know if anything is malfunctioning so we can fix it promptly
No extra guests are allowed on the property WITHOUT proper communication with the host.
Be respectful of the neighbors
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Stephens City
Located in Stephens City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wayside Theater and Strasburg Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Appleland Sports Center and Valerie Hill Winery. Shen-Val Farm Market and Dinosaur Land are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Stephens City, VA
What's nearby
Shenandoah University - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
Apple Blossom Mall - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
Shenandoah River - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
Winchester Medical Center - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Outback Steakhouse - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 19th Century Renovated Church Building. A spacious sanctuary retreat. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Wayside Theater and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park and Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. Appleland Sports Center and Belle Grove Plantation are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We came into town for a graduation and needed a space for family, including my granddaughter who is 4 months old. Beautiful property, convenient location. Only thing that bothered us during our stay was the amount of spider webs in all the windows and the fact that the house is advertised to sleep 8 but there is an extra fee for more than 4 guests? This was confusing
Beautiful house, well designed and decorated. New appliances, kitchen with accommodations for cooking. Kitchen Aide Stand mixer, spices, flour ect. Our only drawback for the stay is the hard Well water. Only one tv on the small balcony inside the house. Not everyone in our family could climb up those stairs.
We had a great time, it was raining the whole weekend, but we had a good time fixing food and playing games. But after dinner when we were washing a few dishes the kitchen sink started to back up, something they should get fixed. We let it go down and ran HOT water through the pipes, but they should get it looked at
We were traveling for a family wedding in Winchester. We had a large group (6 adults and 2 children) and the adults were 1 couple and 4 single adults. There were plenty of places to sleep!
I can't say enough about this property. It is conveniently located in Stephens City, near I81. The converted chapel is beautiful and the property is quiet and peaceful. it has all of the necessary amenities, even books and games for the kids! I saw where one reviewer complained about the lack of TVs, but our group spent time in the porch swings outside and the kids played inside and out the entire time - we never turned the tv on. We will definitely recommend this property to other family and friends traveling to the area.
Joel answered inquiries quickly and courteously.
This property was in the perfect location whether you need city ammenities or mountain respite. There is so much to see within a 45 minute drive any direction, yet gas, groceries, restaurants, a university are just 10 minutes away. This repurposed white clapboard traditional church is wonderfullly remodelled and was the perfect place to have a reunion with the 2 international students who lived with us and are like sons. The kitchen is well stocked and has a good gas stove for real cooks. The counter space! The dining room table! And there's a piano! Out back is the best bonfire ever devised with porch swings encircling the fire. If you go the hiking route, space age washer and dryer have you fixed up for the next day. We loved it and hope to come back some day.