Front Royal Vacation Rental cottage

Rustic, historic creek side vacation home in VA mountains

Front Royal cottage rental - Gooney Lodge
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Description Cottage, 2000 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities mountain, river, terrace, parking, fireplace
Rates per property (USD)
$1,100 - $1,200/week 
Mary R. Blanton, Agent, Gooney Lodge Partners, LLC
+1 704-637-7715
+1 704-637-1100
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Front Royal vacation cottage rental 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in main house; 1 bedroom in guest cottage; maximum 10 guests

Gooney Lodge is located in the Browntown Valley below Shenandoah National Park. The earliest portion of the house was built in the 1700's. Gooney has been written about in several books and articles, including John Weaver's 'As I Live and Breathe'. Current owners have owned the property since 1958. Located on the banks of Gooney Creek, the main house boasts balconies overlooking vaulted ceilings in living and dining rooms with double fireplace, claw foot tubs (one with shower) in the two bathrooms, an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, including a pump organ and antique victorola and a 100 foot front porch with glider and ceiling fans facing the creek. The kitchen has the original stone walls. Swing for children, books, board games, hammock and rocking chairs on the porch. No TV. Radio/CD player, phone for local calls. Fishing in creek and nearby Shenandoah River. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, caving, Civil War battlefields, wineries all proximate. See our website below for more info.
Front Royal cottage rental - Gooney Lodge

Gooney Lodge

Front Royal cottage rental - Gooney Creek

Gooney Creek
Front Royal cottage rental - Living Room

Living Room
Front Royal cottage rental - Dining Room

Dining Room
Front Royal cottage rental - upstairs bedroom with balcony over living room

upstairs bedroom with balcony over living room
Front Royal cottage rental - downstairs bedroom

downstairs bedroom
Front Royal cottage rental - kitchen

kitchen
Front Royal cottage rental - upstairs bedroom #2

upstairs bedroom #2
Front Royal cottage rental - downstairs bedroom

downstairs bedroom
Front Royal cottage rental - view from Skyline Drive

view from Skyline Drive
Front Royal cottage rental - our barn

our barn
Front Royal cottage rental - fun on the low water ford

fun on the low water ford

Location: Virginia < USA

Nearest Airport: Dulles International at 50 Miles
Car: necessary
Gooney Lodge is located approximately 5 miles from the quaint and historic town of Front Royal, VA, and 30 miles from Winchester, VA. Many activities are available in the surrounding area, including swimming, trout fishing in the Shenandoah River (5 minutes away ), kayaking, canoeing, tubing; horseback riding in Andy Guest State Park; Shenandoah National Park 5 minutes away with views, hiking, picnicking. Wineries, Skyline & Luray Caverns; Civil War Battlefields; Wash. DC 70 miles; Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center and other venues nearby; Blackfriars Playhouse and other local theater groups; Front Royal bookshops, restaurants, summer festivals (wine, apple, leaf), Rudacille General Store in Browntown; antique shops, pottery shops, llama trekking, etc. etc. Sitting on porch, sitting in creek, napping...

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Front Royal, Virginia

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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Spring May 1, 2010 - Jun 1, 2010 $1,100 - $550 - $150 - 2 Nights
Notes: special discount available for booking prior to January 1, 2010 ($25/wknd; $50 weekly)
Peak Jun 2, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 $1,200 - $600 - $200 - 2 Nights
Notes: discount available for booking prior to January 1, 2010 ($25 weekend/$50 weekly)

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • $100 damage/cleaning deposit required for all rentals
  • linen/towel service available; one garbage pickup included per weekend. Two per weekly rental.
  • one-half total fee due to secure dates; remaining one-half due one month prior to rental. Non-refundable subject to discretion of owners if cancellation.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Front Royal, Virginia

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • river
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • restaurant dining guide
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • telephone
  • ceiling fans
Kitchen:
  • ice maker
  • stove top burners
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator
  • grill
  • coffee grinder
  • oven
  • microwave
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet, claw footed tub
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Tub, claw footed tub
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Double
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, 1 Child Bed
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Double, in sep. guest cottage
Entertainment:
  • books
  • books kids
  • CD
  • books adult
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • radio
Outside:
  • terrace
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking
  • 2 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • hunting
  • fishing
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • mountaineering
Attractions:
  • laundromat
  • autumn foliage
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • churches
  • groceries
  • caves
  • forests
  • hospital
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • mountain climbing
  • freshwater fishing
  • rafting
  • spelunking
  • live theater
  • water tubing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • hunting small game
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • waterfalls
  • scenic drives
  • restaurants
  • coin laundry
  • winery tours
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: No smoking allowed inside houses or barn.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Front Royal, Virginia

Other Activities: canoeing, hiking, picnicking, kayaking, tubing

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Mary R. Blanton, Agent, Gooney Lodge Partners, LLC

Telephone: +1 704 637-7715 (call after 5 PM)

Alt. Phone: +1 704 637-1100 (between 9 AM and 4 PM)

International: +1 704 637-7715
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Speaks: English

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