Oak Tree Cottage was even lovelier than expected. Immaculately clean, comfortable beds, beautiful views. The pool is only steps from the house, and we enjoyed floating in the water and identifying all the birds and butterflies we saw against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Karen had some excellent suggestions for local hikes and places to eat. Overall, a great week in a great space!

Our family loves this home, this is our second time and we are already planning to book again next summer! There are rooms for everyone so the grandparents, parents and kids get to spend a week all together, this location feels like a peaceful oasis. You have a beautiful view of the mountains and woods and we always enjoy spotting all the critters and birds around. Having a private pool for a week is so fun, the kids can play as much as they want, and the adults can relax under the umbrellas. Karen and Dave have stocked this house so well with everything you have at home so it's so easy to relax. No late night runs to the grocery store to get something we forgot. And they are so responsive to any issues, like bringing a new propane tank for the grill. This is truly a home away from home and the kids are already asking when we can come back to Oak Tree Cottage.

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this gem! The home is exceptionally clean and well organized. The pool was sparkling against the beautiful backdrop of the mountains. The owners clearly treasure this property and add little extras to enhance their guests’ experience. We hope to return next year.

We had the best time. The property owners were very attentive and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and make sure that we had everything we needed. There was a storm and when we called Karen to let her know that a tree limb had basically rolled down the side of the house she was very quick to ask if we were ok and to say that if the storm got worse we were all more than welcome to stay with her and her husband until it passed. Keep in mind that there were 6 of us. One of which was a 5 year old. As soon as I got off the phone with her, her husband was at our door checking on us. We would absolutely stay at this property again.

We had an amazing time at the Oak Tree Cottage. Karen and Dave were helpful every step of the way from booking through check-in to check out. Their estate is gorgeous and the cottage has everything you need to have a relaxing weekend. We had 6 adults and one child and slept very comfortably. The common areas were great and the pool was very nice. The new Weber grill topped it off. We'll be back!

The farmhouse was very conveniently located to all our planned activities. The house had nice outdoor spaces that featured lovely views. The farmhouse was very clean and had a well-appointed kitchen. We were greeted with complimentary snacks and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. There were fresh flowers on the kitchen island. The bathrooms were clean and had plenty of thirsty towels. The bedrooms were large and clean with comfortable beds. Unfortunately, we could not get the upstairs area air conditioners to work even though we followed the directions and did an internet search to troubleshoot. When the owner came to greet us, he said he needed a tutorial for the new units.

My family of 5 (youngest 11 years old) and my mother and auntie booked Dave & Karen's cottage for a 3-night spring break getaway in the country. We hoped for peaceful and we got it. The huge picture windows in the back room overlooking the woods was a big draw for us. With 7 people the dining table seated us with room to spare, The bedrooms are large, beds comfortable. The kitchen is large and well-stocked. We cooked dinner every night and easily found what we needed. We grilled hamburgers one night--nice gas grill. Beautiful deck! The living room is a good size, with comfortable couch and two easy chairs. We brought our own Roku with HDMI cable to hook up to the tv so we could have the channels we subscribe to. The grounds are great--Virginia bluebells were just starting to bloom in the front yard. Lots of other flowers promising to bloom later in the spring (we were there early April). The owner's pretty home is visible from outside the home, but not noticeable from inside. We walked on a path/old road behind the house. The owner told us we could have also walked on past his house to paths on that side that lead to sinkhole ponds where rare native plants are being conserved by a local organization (you can read about it in an article in the binder the owner provides about the house). Dave is super nice--chatted with him right before leaving. He & Karen left special treats for us in the kitchen before we arrived, and put out a sweet vase of daffodils too. We visited nearby Crabtree Falls, a not-too-strenuous hike up the side of a mountain with one of the tallest waterfalls this side of the Mississippi--each lookout a different view. My relatively in-shape 81-year-old mother made it up to the 3rd lookout (my favorite). We also enjoyed Grand Caverns, a tour of the oldest show caverns in the US. They have the only "shield formations" found in caves: large discs with flowstone draped over them. Nearby Staunton is also great to visit: Trinity Church with its Tiffany studios stained glass windows, yummy places to eat, and fun shops (most of which we found out are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays--not the church, though, and we still enjoyed a bookstore & the green room restaurant). Sweet Scoops is locally made ice cream in Stuart's Draft--that's where you'll also find a Food Lion and a quirky local market, Stuart's Draft Farm Market. If you're coming from Northern VA, stop on the way in historic Harrisonburg & Edith Carrier Arboretum for lovely trails.

We enjoyed our stay so much we are already considering a longer stay sometime in the future. The Cottage had everything we needed! Beds were comfortable! The surrounding farm has wonderful views. There were nine of us in all….ranging in age from 16-55. Not once did we feel cramped! The way the bedrooms are set up worked perfectly for our two families. The hosts answered questions quickly and were very helpful before and during our stay. Thank you!

Very clean, quiet, great location. Sunroom was very nice! Able to go tubing at Wintergeen and also take a hike.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful, and our hosts were incredibly nice. They brought over a new grill on our second day, and we had a great time using it. The pool was lovely, the house comfortable. I was shocked by how many things the kitchen had. A hand mixer? A crockpot? Yup! The sunroom is the highlight of the house, and I enjoyed quiet afternoons writing and silly evenings playing board games in it. Absolutely would stay again.