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Private farmhouse on 5+ acres—comfortable, cozy and charming!

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Front of house
Private 1/4 mile gravel drive up to the house
Rear parking, outdoor area and back door.
Outdoor area with grill, hot tub, fire pit and picnic tables.
Outdoor area with grill, hot tub, fire pit and picnic tables.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9181.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Roanoke, VA
  • Tanglewood Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Berglund Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk bed room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs chimney bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Green Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main bedroom en suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main floor powder room

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private farmhouse on 5+ acres—comfortable, cozy and charming!

Welcome to The Farm! This is a fully restored 4-bedroom farmhouse in a park-like setting.

With 3 queen beds, 1 bunk bed, and 1 twin bed, this house sleeps up to 9 but is still cozy enough for two. The main level has a large kitchen-dining area overlooking the backyard and the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are large antique windows throughout the house with beautiful light and views of the yard and farm from every window. While you will see plenty of deer, you won't see any neighbors!

As you come in the back door, you will enter the large mud room, with plenty of space to drop off your things off and get situated. The kitchen/dining room and the powder room are both right off the mud room, so you have easy access to and from the kitchen if you are grilling outside or need to unload the car.

In the kitchen you'll find a full size refrigerator, range, dishwasher, buther block countertops and plenty of cabinet and counter space, including a coffee bar with a coffee grinder for that morning brew. The solid dining room table seats 6 comfortably and is also a great place to set up your laptop. You'll have beautiful views through the bay window into the backyard as well as views of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Going through the mud room, you will enter the den where there is a glass-top desk where you can also set up a laptop. The main bedroom is off this den. This main bedroom has a queen bed and its own bathroom with a full size shower.

Through the den, you will go into the living room where you can enjoy watching shows on the oversized couch. Through the living room and up the stairs are the other 3 bedrooms and bathroom. The 2nd and 3rd bedroom both have queen beds, ceiling fans and plenty of dresser space. The 4th bedroom (the triple bunk room) actually comes off of the 3rd bedroom, as was a common layout in houses of this era (used to be a bedroom/nursery).

Out back, there is abundant outdoor space with picnic tables, a propane grill, wood firepit and hot tub.

At the farm, you can relax in the evenings watching TV, soaking in the hot tub, watching the sun set over the back yard and roasting s’mores by the fire. There are board games & cards for the family to enjoy. The living room TV has a Nintendo Classic Edition with 30 games from the 80s and 90s. Relive the games from your childhood!

Whether you're inside the farmhouse or out back, you will enjoy the privacy of being in the woods. One thing that is unique about this property is that although the farmhouse is private and secluded, DoorDash still delivers here and Uber/Lyft will pickup and drop-off. Downtown Roanoke is just 10 minutes from your door and the Wal-Mart Supercenter is just 5 minutes away. It's remarkable how there's so much space, so close to Roanoke, yet so private. From the outdoor area, you cannot see any other houses and they cannot see (or hear) you either.

The hosts provide all toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, shampoo, body wash, propane and firewood. The hot tub receives regular professional maintenance. There is a full size washer & dryer and high speed WiFi throughout the house.

We love dogs and your pets are welcome, but we all need to be responsible. Pets have an additional cleaning fee due to the size of the house and the extra cleaning needed. Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds and must be crated if left inside unattended. Pet fee covers cleaning, but not damage. There is a small fenced in yard for dogs to “do their business.” The rest of the property is large and unfenced so be please careful with dogs that will chase wildlife or have a tendency to run off.

This 100+ year old house and property was fully restored by the current owners and has been hosting guests since 2022. Although new to the VRBO platform, the owners and this property are not new to hosting. Please note that the barn is accessed via a separate driveway and is not part of the stay. Owner may access the barn periodically during your stay. Due to the size of the property and need for ongoing outdoor maintenance there may be land and other exterior maintenance activities (mowing, driveway raking, clearing of brush, hot tub maintenance, trash pickup, etc.) during your time at the farm. This will only occur during normal daytime hours to minimize any impact on you. Due to the secluded nature of the property, there is a security camera outside at the back door and at the barn. We value your privacy, so none of the cameras view the outside recreation area (firepit, spa, picnic tables, porch swing). Per VRBO policy, there are no interior cameras.

For more information please visit: https://youtu.be/qkTss0BUB3I

Property manager

Peter Apel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Special events require pre-approval from owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
See description for additional rules on pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All trash placed in the Roanoke County bin must be bagged.
Please do not open the antique windows.
We highly recommend that you use a crate for your dog when you are away from the house. There is plenty of space in the mud room for a dog crate.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Special events require pre-approval from owner.
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

About the area

Roanoke

Roanoke is home to this holiday home. Mill Mountain Star and Showtimers Community Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Read Mountain Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The River Rock or Jefferson Center. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking.
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Roanoke, VA

What's nearby

  • Tanglewood Mall - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Center in the Square - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Mill Mountain Star - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Berglund Center - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 13 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Great 611 Steak Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private farmhouse on 5+ acres—comfortable, cozy and charming! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private farmhouse on 5+ acres—comfortable, cozy and charming!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private farmhouse on 5+ acres—comfortable, cozy and charming!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private farmhouse on 5+ acres—comfortable, cozy and charming! located?

Situated in Roanoke, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Tanglewood Mall and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sun Tennis Center. Mill Mountain Park and Mill Mountain Zoo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cozy farm house!

Overall a wonderful stay. Good proximity to town, and a lovely property especially if you have dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A House and Host

Our group came into town for a softball tournament and had a great time staying at the farmhouse! The house and hot tub were perfect, and the host had great communication throughout. Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property for a family visiting!

Great unique property. We stayed this past weekend to see my father for his 80th bday. The location was close to their house and really worked out well. Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!!

My husband and I along with our pups visited the Farmhouse for the 2nd time. The owner of home is attentive to his Renters and has equipped the home with everything you may need.The location is convenient to Route 220 and you will have many choices for eating and shopping. The farmhouse was a very nice stay along the BRP.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway!

We've spent an extended weekend end of March at this charming farmhouse to celebrate a birthday and explore some mountain biking in the area. The house was super clean and very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable, only wished for some blinds or curtains in the upstairs bedrooms. Lovely farmhouse kitchen with a wonderful view out the bay window, perfect for birdwatching. I can only imagine how nice it will be when all the leaves on the trees are in. We did not use the hot tub but enjoyed the large outdoor space for grilling and sitting around a campfire. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting

Very nice place, convenient to everything but tucked away from the city
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday visit

The Farm was the perfect place for our family of five as we visited our extendwd family in Roanoke. The location was ideal for our needs and we enjoyed the feeling of being in the woods yet close to civization. The house was spaciois and was well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property and Awesome Host

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. The property owner, Peter, was awesome. Very helpful and friendly. Location was great as well - convenient to downtown. This property is great for travelers with dogs. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lovely House and Great Location

My husband and I loved our stay here (and so did our dog)! The farmhouse had plenty of space both with number of rooms but also the common areas (kitchen, tv room, sitting room). The fenced in area was perfect for our dog too. We loved how close the house was in proximity to places we hiked, ate, and the antique stores explored. You could hardly hear the traffic on 220 which was great for a relaxing evening in the hot tub. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay near Roanoke

Had a great weekend at the house, everything is clean and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jules v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place right on the parkway

Decently stocked house that is on a very nice property. Beds aren’t the most comfortable but house was great for us
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. The property was just what we were looking for and the owner was very attentive. Will be booking this again for our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We were in Roanoke for my daughter’s wedding. We enjoyed staying at this property. It is a very quiet and peaceful location which we needed after all the wedding festivities. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice country get away

we enjoyed our stay, any issues we had the property manager addressed immediately
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDITH MARIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Oasis

A private secluded conveniently located oasis that is perfect for friends and family to reconnect. The picnic tables, fire pit, hot tub, ample parking and room to roam are difficult to find so close to Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Roanoke

This property was PERFECT for our family get together over the Christmas holiday. The home was spacious, with a large and well-stocked kitchen. The location was also ideal. The Farm vibe felt very welcoming, and though we were all traveling, it actually felt like we had all come home for Christmas. The location makes you feel like you are out in the country, but it was still close to commerce when we needed to pick up groceries. The owner made our stay extra special by putting up a Christmas tree, complete with lights. The Farm will definitely be our home away from home whenever we are in Roanoke.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well kept
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the Farm

The property is great! Really enjoyed being able to have the dogs with us and there is plenty of room to take them for a walk on the property. The house is really charming with very nice updates. The kitchen is well appointed and very spacious. Communication with the owner/host leading up to check- in was fantastic. Look forward to returning someday and enjoying more of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and host!

The Farm was just wonderful! Just as described and backed up to the woods. Unfortunately our stay was cut short due to a power outage from Winter Storm Blair but we fell in love with the place. Peter was the absolute best host! We weren’t home at the time the power went out and Peter called us directly. He went above and beyond helping us. Going so far as to bring us a blanket we had left behind. I can’t say enough great things about the property and the host! It’s a wonderful place and we plan on going back in better weather!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

We were thrilled with our weekend at this property. The outdoor space was well kept and perfect for entertaining and relaxing. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit with smores, and beautiful sightlines as the fall colors started to reveal themselves. The inside was very clean and well appointed. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the large kitchen and living room. Bedrooms and bathrooms provided everything we needed. We would love to stay here again and will definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Respite Close to Town

We had a really stay at The Farm. The house is bigger than it looks and with 2 floors there was plenty of shared and private space. We mostly cooked at the house (loved the grill!) after attending a convention conveniently only 5 minutes from the house. The yard was really lovely and enjoyed the quiet and the spotting of deers. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex and Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Wedding weekend home

Peter was so amazing throughout the booking process and stay! He was very accommodating and communicated with us in a timely manner. He house was so cozy, we felt like home despite all the wedding madness that went on. The land is just as beautiful as inside the house and my only regret is not booking our stay longer. Coming back to the property was definitely a saving grace as it was a safe place for my husband and I to have a moment to ourselves. This is now our go to place in Roanoke for not only my husband and I, but our families and friends that stopped by and fell in love as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!

This was one of the best places we've ever stayed! The host Peter was very accommodating and was so helpful getting us in last minute after we had to leave a terrible property that we had also booked through VRBO. The house is on about 5 acres of quiet, private land with a family of deer that regularly visited us in the mornings to graze. The house is great! Very comfortable beds and fully stocked for families including a beautiful renovated kitchen, outdoor grill and a fantastic hot tub. The kids had a blast exploring the property and watching the wildlife. Will definitely be staying here again the next time we need a place in Roanoke.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING TIME!!!

The minute we drove up to this beautiful property and house we felt right at home!! We open the door to this gorgeous house and Peter and his wife had me a birthday card balloon and candy. Every time I messaged Peter he would get back to me very quickly and was a very respectful person. The only regret I had was we couldn’t stay longer! Thank you again Peter we will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful farmhouse living close to the city

With all the personality of an old farmhouse, but also the modern upgrades that bring the comfort of home, this is one of the most charming places I have ever booked! Check in was super easy. There was not excessive communication from the host which was perfect for me. I knew how to get in and there was a paper that told me everything I needed to know for my stay. The outdoor fire pit/hot tub/picnic table area was great for relaxing in the evening time. There was plenty of room in the home for my family of 6 to sleep and hang out. It is an extremely private setting in the beauty of the tress. Add to that the proximity of Roanoke and the Blue ridge parkway, this is a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Peter Apel

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Peter is a Roanoke local who enjoys restoring homes and working outside. The Farm was restored in 2022 and was the first of several restoration projects.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique property situated on the Blue Ridge Parkway and although private and secluded is just 10 minutes from downtown Roanoke.

What makes this property unique

The house is a charming 100+ year old farmhouse but the property is still close to town and has updated amenities and plenty of outdoor space for entertaining or just being tucked away!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests