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Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
8 person farm dining room table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Washington and Lee University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Virginia Military Institute
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Virginia Horse Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Make memories to last a lifetime.

Beautiful mountain views, an abundance of wildlife, and close to town!
Very spacious 3 bedrooms and 2 baths country cottage (Additional efficiency, 1 bedroom/1 bathroom available to rent ) overlooking the Blueridge Mountains. Large open family room and kitchen. 2 Queen beds, Bunk bed with two twins, and a day bed (2 twins.) Additional 1/1 available for large parties (not rented out alone, only as part of this vrbo). Private pond, 170 acres with lots of trails to explore. Firepit, basketball hoop, swing set, fort, pickleball court, fishing, and more.
Washer/dryer, High speed, reliable fiber optics WIFI, and Direct TV. For more pictures of the property, visit: thirstydogfarm.org

Close to VMI, Washington and Lee University, Natural Natural Bridge, Zoo, Caverns, Wineries, Breweries, and more.
Babysitter available

**Military/First Responders/Disabled Veterans/EMAIL FOR DISCOUNTED RATE

Property manager

Erin or Doug Kneer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
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

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lexington Valley Vineyard and Virginia Horse Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boxerwood Gardens and Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Virginia Safari Park, or check out an event or a game at Alumni Memorial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • VMI Museum - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Virginia Horse Center - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Theatre at Lime Kiln - 12 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make memories to last a lifetime. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Make memories to last a lifetime.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make memories to last a lifetime.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Make memories to last a lifetime. located?

This family-friendly Lexington cottage is located in the mountains, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Washington and Lee University, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stonewall Jackson Grave and Alumni Memorial Field. Lee Chapel and Museum and VMI Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Cadets

Wonderful place to stay for cadet families!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Farm days

This is the 5th year I’ve met my son and his family at Doug and Erin’s little bit of heaven on earth. We started with two little boys and there are now 4 who have come to absolutely love “Nannie’s” farm- LOL. There’s so much to keep all the boys busy( ages 10 - 3) . The house is perfect- everything you could need is there. Erin is so helpful. I 100% encourage making this your destination.!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harts V.

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

VMI VISIT WITH CADET

The property was beautiful and so peaceful and relaxing. Property managers Erin and Doug were supper accommodating. My family will definitely be booking here again. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Amazing Cabin!!

This was such a beautiful property. Me and my friends were in town for a wedding and we rented this listing for a weekend. It was about 15 min from downtown Lexington which was great. My friends would sit outside in the morning to look out at the view with their coffees plus the fire pit was a lot of fun. There were chickens, donkeys, and cows we looked at and there was a note inside that if we wanted to get up close with the chickens to let them know. Wish we had done that. 10/10 though!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great stay

This place was clean, confortable and perfect for our group, and the owners were incredibly helpful and kind to us - they were even better than the place. Two very minor downsides - it's a bit of a drive into Lexington (about 6 miles, and a slow drive on country roads) where our activities were, and the high windows let in light earlier in the morning than we wanted to wake. But those were minor to us. We'd stay here again, without question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

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

Best hosts

Erin and Doug were the best VBRO hosts I have ever had the pleasure renting from. They were fantastic communicators and very helpful with area information. We were celebrating our son’s graduation this week . The house was the perfect, picturesque, location for a fun small party bbq. The kitchen had everything we needed and the home was beautiful and spacious. Some basketball, tether-ball, pickleball playing and ending the evening by the fire pit made for happy memories. A few guests even went to visits the cute donkeys. I would highly recommend visiting this VRBO location and enjoys the beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel S.

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

Amazing views!

We loved the great mountain view! The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfy. The kitchen was well stocked. The host was quick to respond and very helpful. We enjoyed playing pickle ball and exploring the property. It was close to Lexington, but felt very far from everywhere! Calm and relaxing visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 💖🤗🌟
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

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

Perfect country home in Lexington

Second time we have stayed at this property. Clean, stocked with supplies. Very kid friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

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

Beautiful

Great house for families with younger children. View is amazing and entertainment for younger guests can’t be beat. The hosts are fabulous too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

VMI Reunion Getaway

Beautiful place and perfect for our VMI reunion with some old friends. We also thoroughly enjoyed the "neighbors"--a mama bear and her 3 cubs. Definitely on our list for a place to return....thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christina H.

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

Perfect get away

Erin is so hospitable and a great host. The property is gorgeous….we wished it didn’t rain while we were there, so we could have explored the trails. Everything was just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana F.

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

Best rental ever!

My friends and I were in town for a wedding. The house far exceeded our expectations. The property was BEAUTIFUL and peaceful. There was a lot of privacy in addition to a lot of amenities. The cottage has everything we needed and more. The hosts were wonderful and accommodating. There was soft music and the lights were on when we arrived. They also had farm fresh eggs in the fridge and offered to save us a trip to the store. They let us check out two hours late because there was no one else checking in. The beds were comfortable and the view was gorgeous. They have put so much thought into every aspect of the cottage. The pictures do not do it justice! Will definitely be back if we are in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Richmond, VA

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

End of summer get-away

Convenient location and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

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

Wonderful spot; gracious hosts; a Hit!

We had a too short delightful time in Lexington. The property was on a hill over looking the Shenandoah Valley; every effort was made to welcome us; there’s a small enclave of chickens, turkeys, miniature donkeys, and other creatures the children loved; the surrounding Maurrey River valley was fun to explore and enjoy-we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Little Details Make A Big Difference

Little details like relaxing music playing when the family arrived and the invitation to take anything from the beautiful garden made all of us feel so welcomed and comfortable. There were fun activities for all ages and gorgeous views. Highly recommend for families looking to get away from the business of life and enjoy spending time relaxing and playing together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

Amazing mountain views from a well equipped farmhouse. We were not on-site much but enjoyed the full kitchen and enjoyed the deck overlooking the beautiful property. Beds are only doubles so be prepared if you are used to larger bed sizes. Farm fresh eggs were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

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

Graduation/Family Weekend

I wanted a place where we could all be together for my daughters college graduation What a wonderful find! This is the best place we have stayed at. The cottage is large and family friendly. The grandkids enjoyed playing outside on the rope swing and seeing the farm animals. We cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Perfect for a Lexington Getaway

Great location, clean house and perfect setting. The host was very accommodating and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

The VRBO gem of Lexington

We ABSOLUTELY loved every second of our stay. It could not have been any more perfect! The property sits high on top of the hill with stunning views. The house offers everything for little and big kids alike! Between times spent wetting lines in the pond, relaxing swinging on the rope swing or ripping down the zip line, or sharing stories around the fire pit, there was an abundance of activities to keep everyone well entertained. The house is spacious and comfortably slept our large party. We had quick and easy access to VMI. We would give our stay 10 stars if we could and will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Mountain Views and family farm fun

Wonderful quick getaway to be out of the city. Gorgeous Mountain Views and cute farm animals and activities for kids. Lots of nearby outdoor fun as well. Erin and Doug were friendly and attentive hosts. I would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy m.

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

God’s Country

The view from this property is breathtaking! We were able to pet and feed the farm animals. We sat by the pond and fed the ducks. We hiked along numerous trails on the property. There was something for everyone to do. The owners were respectful of our privacy, but were so friendly and accommodating when we bombarded them with questions about the animals and farm life. We highly recommend this property and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith S.

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

Lovely!

Lovely property with an amazing view and the owners were so sweet to my kids & let them feed the animals and hold the baby chickens. Tons of outdoor activities for the kiddos and the animals were a huge hit! Will be coming back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BABETTE C.

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

Can’t wait to visit again

Wonderful hosts and very accommodating. Beautiful home and views. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great weekend

Great place / beautiful views / very nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin or Doug Kneer

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Loving Christian family. We fell in love with the people in Lexington the first time we visited and decided it was the best place to raise our three children. We traded the sunny beaches in Florida for the cool mountain breezes.

What makes this property unique

The sounds of nature will ease your stress away. You will feel far away from the world but only ten minutes from town. You can walk/hike the trails or walk the mile-long driveway. Relax at the fire pit and feel safe to let your children wander. Close to VMI, W&L, and Natural Bridge Zoo.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests