I had to find a quiet place to stay before visiting family in Virginia. Oh my gosh! What a gem of a…read morefind. This part of Virginia is the most beautiful countryside I have ever seen. The accommodation is perfect. Everything you could possibly need or want. I opened the door and found a sweet welcome note along with some very delicious local wine. There are trails to explore with beautiful hard wood forests. I saw some does with very young fawns, lots of birding and lightening bugs! There is also a swimming pool to enjoy. I want to live here!

10/15/2020. We stayed here 4 nights in October 2020 and we loved the place. I recommend it…read morehighly. Very peaceful and beautiful. Red the barn cat fell asleep in my lap as I watched the sunset over the Blue Ridge mountains. It is very quiet here, all you can hear are the sounds of nature. The cottages are 1/2 mile off a small county road so you cannot hear traffic noise which we really liked.

Lovely, quaint, well built lodge. Had a room in the lodge…read more It was clean and decorated with so much detail. Loved the grounds, so much to look at and see, beautiful views. Stopped downstairs in the restaurant to look around and a gracious waitress directed us to maps and told us to come by if we needed anything although she was busy doing other things, too. The entrance of the lodge was beautiful. One thing, couldn't find the exercise room. Saw the cute mini cabin next to the playground. Well kept grounds, no trash around.

The lodge looks rustic and beautiful. We did not stay there. We just came for lunch at The Bearrr…read moreApetit restaurant. While it had beautiful views and rustic charm, the service was just average and the food was also just average. I had heard good things about the food and portion size which is why we drove 1+ hours to get there. But alas, the food and portions were nothing to write home about (or to write an awesome review about).

My girlfriend and I had a great time here. Booking on AirBNB is a helluva lot more affordable than…read morebooking from their website. Warning: only two power outlets in the tiny home cabins, no WiFi or TV and you probably won't get more than two bars of cellular service here, although it's probably a good thing. Each cabin had a fire pit and at least ours also had a grill rack on top so my girlfriend was chefing it up out there every night. Close by to Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive and they have several hiking trails within the site. They were very quick to respond to texts although twice they forgot to come by to deliver things such as fresh towels, coffee and paper towels but after I reminded them they came within the hour. Be warned, every individual cabin has its own hot water tank, so space out when you shower and use the sink and toilet and keep it short. There is only one sink (in the kitchenette) so you will have to brush your teeth in the kitchenette sink or in the shower itself if that's your thing. Each window has blackout curtains to ensure total privacy. We got a cabin towards the end so it was probably more private than others. We were very surprised to see a s'mores kit, coffee, mosquito repellent wipes, three bundles of firewood and fire starter that came complimentary with our booking. We are now very big fans of Postcard Cabins and will likely check out their sites in different areas of the country, I highly recommend giving them a shot.

Final update (for real): I did receive another return call from a manager this morning (after I…read morecalled) and I was able to answer it. We discussed the customer service aspect that this whole experience was lacking. The original issue was not the lack of a transparent policy, of which we had followed all rules, it was the automatic assumption that we had broken those rules based on limited evidence and without contacting the customer directly. Then the resulting customer service experience was a failure because instead of returning my phone call, I received another email that again was not informed by any discussion. I am glad the issue is resolved and hope that this situation will help promote a better experience for others in the future. Last update: Marriott did attempt to call me back yesterday but I was not available. I still have not spoken to a manager, nor explained anything from my perspective, but as a "gesture of goodwill" the charge was removed. Updated review: With no call from a manager and without them asking for additional details, I received another email that said that "our team is trained to distinguish between residual outdoor fire smells and odors associated with tobacco products inside the cabin" and the charges stand. I once again called to speak to a manager and one is not available. I am supposed to receive a call back "later." To be clear, this is not about the actual nominal charge, it is being charged when we do not smoke and are being accused of smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products inside the cabin when in fact it was fire smoke, without the benefit of asking for any details from the customer.

Huge place to stay. It was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Never rented an estate before…read moreso I was very excited. Did not realize it had several suites and that they do big events including weddings here. I loved it. Half my family lives in the Charlottesville area. I will be sure to be back several times! I have a big family too, so I will definitely make use of the other suites. Great location as I have family in Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Ruckersville, Rochelle, and Madison.

What we assumed was a simple ice cream stand while driving past it, turned out to be a locally…read moreowned inn & restaurant with stellar dessert options! Early evening we walked in looking for the ice cream that had been advertised on the road and were seated in their dining room. It was just before the dinner rush so we had the room to ourselves and our waitress was incredibly attentive. We ordered based solely off of her recommendations and were not disappointed in the slightest! The ice cream was creamy and deserving of its awards. The sticky toffee pudding... I wish I had bought another to eat at home! For those with a sweet tooth, you have to stop by to try for yourself!

I enjoy the salmon with a vegetable, usually scrumptious broccoli prepared perfectly!read more

I recently stayed at the historic Hood House in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a…read morelittle town named Hood. We had a wonderful relaxing stay, the views of the mountains were gorgeous! We like to get out in nature and the hiking trails nearby were awesome, White Oak Falls probably being my favorite. There were quite a few local wineries that were also a treat. The House was very comfortable, it rents by whole house or by room, and although we only rented a room, we got lucky and had the whole house to ourselves that weekend! The kitchen was nicer then my kitchen and such a pleasure to cook in. :) It was tastefully decorated, our bed super comfortable, we felt right at home. Grilled on the patio one night and enjoyed the sunset. It's nice to have a change of scenery! I plan of staying at the Hood House again, and would happily recommend it to others!

The Hood House is special. We have a home nearby, and recently rented the entire place for…read morevisiting family to stay for a Thanksgiving reunion. The House is situated at the foot of beautiful mountains, with spectacular views. There is a lovely en suite bedroom on the first floor, and 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor. Each large room is beautifully decorated with vintage furniture. The living room and dining room are big enough to host a party, and the kitchen is ready for a chef. If you're attending a wedding at the nearby Early Mountain Vineyard, this is the perfect place to stay; roomy enough to accommodate an entire wedding party. Our guests loved the Hood House, and so will you. It is a real 'winner'.....

I'd give negative stars if I could. They never stop increasing the rent (about 40% increase in 3…read moreyears). They do not respond to emails unless you harass them. Maintenance takes forever and the maintenance guys leave a mess behind them. Tent from anyone other than Riner's Rentals if you can. They really are the worst.

They have done a walk through the apartment twice they know that the ceiling fans don't work…read moreupstairs and they know their is ripes in the laminate flooring in the kitchen since we have been here never fixed water damage from the bathroom upstairs in the ceiling in the kitchen been their since we moved in and we got a non renewal because our neighbor kept calling in and lieing at first it was just that then it was they had numerous calls that's to cover them but not one phone call or email about these calls in ten years that we have been here plus numerous things we have had to wait to have fixed we have kept all of our documents and hope they know painting a house and redoing the carpet goes with the wear and tear after how long we have been here oh and they said they weren't renewing their lease either but she knows someone in their office so it seems their getting to stay so now she is messing with our cars I have her on camera doing it and still saying stuff good for you riner rental you just gave her more room to run her mouth...

After much consideration I feel compelled to leave an honest review. I feel like we were misled…read morewith false information about this property. Several of the amenities were not available, the property was run down and dirty. After we arrived at the Glade cabin we walked down the property to see what it had to offer. We noticed our cabin did not have a washer and dryer in it as described and didn'tfind the communal area laundry to use. There was no map provided and no signage to guide what areas were private and for public use. We came upon the wood burning sauna and I gasped when i opened the door. It was run down, super rustic and it honestly reminded me of a crematorium. Next to that was the cool dip pool which was not in working order and not listed as that on the rental description. Several reviews seem like the pool hasnt been in use for a few years. We then walked up to the "castle" on a narrow foot bridge and at the top were what seemed to be two drunk men who claimed they lived there. They were blocking the walkway, and to get around them was awkward. They asked us how we found this place and why we were there. Something didn't sit right with that encounter, so we continued walking instead of going inside to see the communal area. We went back to our cabin and never used the rest of the property after that. It did not seem eco friendly either. The property seems to be in a constant state of construction that other things get overlooked and unkempt. The glade cabin was just ok. It was secluded which was a plus. It seemed clean however there was a strong musty smell throughout. No cleaning supplies offered. The cabin had an ant problem inside and a bee problem outside of the entry doors. Both doors were hard to lock from inside. The main door leading to the kitchen had quite a large gap between it and the frame causing an easy way for insects to get in. The keypad was also not working properly and had a constant noise coming from it which was annoying while trying to sleep. The furniture was old and not comfortable. It did have good wifi and was able to stream on the TV. The lightning was very dim inside, and although it had a lot of lights it was still dark. Im not sure how this property keeps getting good reviews, but i did find quite a few similar to mine. On TripAdvisor there is also mention of this being a nudist camp which was not mentioned in any of the rental descriptions. That, and the non working pool and sauna alone would have made me not book in the first place. Again misleading and unsettling. It is close to the national park which is why we originally chose this place. We spent as much time away from it as possible and only returned to sleep. We did not once see any employees or property managers. I would caution anyone to rethink booking here.

5 stars isn't enough! This place is an absolute hidden gem. I'm so grateful for the beautiful and…read morepeaceful experience we had here. There's truly something for everyone, whether you're looking to relax or explore. We loved the dry sauna and the jacuzzi tub in our room, and spent our evenings cooking, sitting by the fire, and playing records. It was the perfect mix of cozy and fun. The property also has a hot tub, a cold plunge, and dry sauna and you can books massages, cooking classes and yoga classes on the property! So many other unique touches throughout -- you can really feel how much thought has gone into creating a serene and welcoming space. You can do as much or as little as you want here, and that flexibility makes it feel like your retreat. Can't recommend it enough. I am already dreaming about our next stay later this year!