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Make memories to last a lifetime.

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
VA, Lexington

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 5 min drive
  • Virginia Military Institute - 7 min drive
  • Alumni Memorial Field - 9 min drive
  • VMI Museum - 10 min drive
  • Virginia Horse Center - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 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.?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

Make memories to last a lifetime. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 112 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 💖🤗🌟
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
End of summer get-away
Convenient location and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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.

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., Pine Grove

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Great weekend
Great place / beautiful views / very nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay for a family
This is the perfect mountain getaway property, especially with kids. Our 4-year old LOVED the swings, trampoline, toys, etc. We all enjoyed the farm animals, firepit, and beautiful views of the mountains. The property owners were so thoughtful and prompt with communication. We are already planning a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022