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'Quietude' Charming Shenandoah Valley Cottage & Water Gardens

 
 
 
Shenandoah house rental - Welcome to my cozy cottage in the country. Hope you enjoy it as I do
Welcome to my cozy cottage in the country. Hope you enjoy it as I do
 
Shenandoah house rental - Welcome to my cozy cottage in the country. Hope you enjoy it as I do

Welcome to my cozy cottage in the country. Hope you enjoy it as I do

Come sit a spell on the porch Rockers or Swing. Rock your worries away!

Come sit a spell on the porch Rockers or Swing. Rock your worries away!

Room to rest in this living room. Watch a movie, chat, or play a boardgame.

Room to rest in this living room. Watch a movie, chat, or play a boardgame.

Cooking is fun in this kitchen with genuine butcher's block & butler's stairs.

Cooking is fun in this kitchen with genuine butcher's block & butler's stairs.

Master Bedroom has queen bed, air conditioner & raised ceiling with ceiling fan.

Master Bedroom has queen bed, air conditioner & raised ceiling with ceiling fan.

Second Bedroom has double bed & air conditioner.

Second Bedroom has double bed & air conditioner.

Full Bath with Tub/Shower is upstairs adjoining the bedrooms via a hallway.

Full Bath with Tub/Shower is upstairs adjoining the bedrooms via a hallway.

Upper water garden and patio, nice hang-out spots.

Upper water garden and patio, nice hang-out spots.

Patio sofa with comfy cushions, hammock, & glider. Great place to snooze or read

Patio sofa with comfy cushions, hammock, & glider. Great place to snooze or read

Patio herb garden. In season, guests may gather leaves for cooking.

Patio herb garden. In season, guests may gather leaves for cooking.

Back of house from wooded area of upper yard.

Back of house from wooded area of upper yard.

Neighboring fields from swing at upper back yard.

Neighboring fields from swing at upper back yard.

Water music for the patio.

Water music for the patio.

Seating around the Secret Garden ponds.

Seating around the Secret Garden ponds.

Swing in upper back yard provides a quiet retreat, with a view.

Swing in upper back yard provides a quiet retreat, with a view.

Along Cider Mill Road. Farm view , near Quietude Cottage

Along Cider Mill Road. Farm view , near Quietude Cottage

Quietude (red roof) is in a quiet country community, built up over a century

Quietude (red roof) is in a quiet country community, built up over a century

Son-in-law's cabinet shop (on left) in backyard. No employees or customer visits

Son-in-law's cabinet shop (on left) in backyard. No employees or customer visits

Privacy fence and hedge separate neighboring property.

Privacy fence and hedge separate neighboring property.

Highchair and bouncy/walker. No baby bed available.

Highchair and bouncy/walker. No baby bed available.

A few outside toys, a sandbox with toys and an inside toy chest. Board games too

A few outside toys, a sandbox with toys and an inside toy chest. Board games too

Early morning quiet spot.

Early morning quiet spot.

Goldfinches at the newest water garden.

Goldfinches at the newest water garden.

Large patio with comfortable furnishings, great place to relax.

Large patio with comfortable furnishings, great place to relax.

Per night (USD) $110 - $140
Per week $665
Per month $2,800
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Shenandoah vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)

You will love returning to 'Quietude Cottage,' after your day of exploring the Shenandoah Valley. Located at 386 Cider Mill Road, Mount Sidney, VA, this spacious house is a 1920s seven room cottage style house, with original wood floors throughout. Partially open walls in the living areas create an inviting space. The cottage is located on 1 1/2 acres and there are 4 soothing water features. Take time to swing on the front porch or beside one of the goldfish ponds. Relax while watching the fish play or the birds at the feeders, you may even see a bullfrog. Or walk up the hill to the swing in the back yard and enjoy views of the neighboring fields & woods. Enjoy a meal or nap on the comfy sofa on the spacious patio and listen to the music of the waterfall. Flavor up your meal with a few leaves from the herb garden by the patio.

The two bedrooms and the bath are upstairs. The master bedroom has a Queen bed, raised ceiling, air conditioner, ceiling fan and TV. The second bedroom has a double bed and air conditioner.There is a shared full bath with tub/shower off the common hallway.

Bring your favorite DVDs or watch a movie from my 'chick flick' collection on the 40' Flat Screen TV in the living room.

Air conditioners both downstairs and upstairs in the bedrooms.

A washer and dryer are available for your use in the basement/cellar.

You are welcome to use one of my handmade quilts if the nights are cool. My original oil and watercolor paintings decorate the house.

The house and location is perfect for Cyclists, JMU/EMU/MBC parents, Hikers, or Sightseers. The area is a favorite for road cyclists with an amazing number of paved backroads. A county road map is available at the house.

In the Area:

Nearby Staunton has been honored by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of 'America's Greatest Main Streets!'

The American Shakespeare Company performs works of the Bard in a beautiful re-creation of the BlackFriars Theatre in downtown Staunton.

ShenanArts, stellar community theatre, presents shows throughout the year in Staunton.

Art Galleries, Restaurants & Wonderful Historic Architecture in Downtown Staunton.

Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive (Shenandoah National Park) meet atop Afton Mountain @ 30 minutes away. Appalachian Trail passes along those mountains too.

Keywords: Farmhouse, Country Community, Water Gardens, Artist's Studio

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About Elizabeth Tuttle

I am an artist with many interests. I like to travel and paint. But I also enjoy home projects and gardening. I am retired so I can choose what I want to do each day.

I have grandchildren in Virginia and California, so I like to spend time on each coast. Hiking and kayaking are favorite activities. When you stay in my Quietude Cottage, you will see evidence of my varied endeavors and interests.

Elizabeth Tuttle purchased this house in 2006
Why Elizabeth Tuttle chose Shenandoah

North Carolina natives, our family visited the Shenandoah Valley often when my children were young. My daughter lives about a mile from this house, so it is a natural, easy place for me to stay when I'm in Virginia. I love the beauty of the Valley and there are so many ways to enjoy yourself here. Lots of wineries have developed over the past few years and they are fun to visit. Easy access to Harrisonburg, Staunton and Charlottesville is a bonus.

What makes this house unique

Tranquility. I find it beside water. I like having the water features near the living room window so in warm weather, with the windows open, I hear the water falling into the pond and in winter I enjoy viewing the water or ice. Visiting birds like the water too! Bird feeders help assure lots of birds in spring & summer and some year round.

The area is quiet and that contributes to the peaceful atmosphere. I think the house and yard are beautiful and have enjoyed projects that sustain and improve on that beauty. Have lots more on my list!

Downtown Staunton is a favorite place to visit. I particularly like the art galleries and restaurants.

Shenandoah house rental - Welcome to my cozy cottage in the country. Hope you enjoy it as I do

Welcome to my cozy cottage in the country. Hope you enjoy it as I do

Come sit a spell on the porch Rockers or Swing. Rock your worries away!

Come sit a spell on the porch Rockers or Swing. Rock your worries away!

Room to rest in this living room. Watch a movie, chat, or play a boardgame.

Room to rest in this living room. Watch a movie, chat, or play a boardgame.

Cooking is fun in this kitchen with genuine butcher's block & butler's stairs.

Cooking is fun in this kitchen with genuine butcher's block & butler's stairs.

Master Bedroom has queen bed, air conditioner & raised ceiling with ceiling fan.

Master Bedroom has queen bed, air conditioner & raised ceiling with ceiling fan.

Second Bedroom has double bed & air conditioner.

Second Bedroom has double bed & air conditioner.

Full Bath with Tub/Shower is upstairs adjoining the bedrooms via a hallway.

Full Bath with Tub/Shower is upstairs adjoining the bedrooms via a hallway.

Upper water garden and patio, nice hang-out spots.

Upper water garden and patio, nice hang-out spots.

Patio sofa with comfy cushions, hammock, & glider. Great place to snooze or read

Patio sofa with comfy cushions, hammock, & glider. Great place to snooze or read

Patio herb garden. In season, guests may gather leaves for cooking.

Patio herb garden. In season, guests may gather leaves for cooking.

Back of house from wooded area of upper yard.

Back of house from wooded area of upper yard.

Neighboring fields from swing at upper back yard.

Neighboring fields from swing at upper back yard.

Water music for the patio.

Water music for the patio.

Seating around the Secret Garden ponds.

Seating around the Secret Garden ponds.

Swing in upper back yard provides a quiet retreat, with a view.

Swing in upper back yard provides a quiet retreat, with a view.

Along Cider Mill Road. Farm view , near Quietude Cottage

Along Cider Mill Road. Farm view , near Quietude Cottage

Quietude (red roof) is in a quiet country community, built up over a century

Quietude (red roof) is in a quiet country community, built up over a century

Son-in-law's cabinet shop (on left) in backyard. No employees or customer visits

Son-in-law's cabinet shop (on left) in backyard. No employees or customer visits

Privacy fence and hedge separate neighboring property.

Privacy fence and hedge separate neighboring property.

Highchair and bouncy/walker. No baby bed available.

Highchair and bouncy/walker. No baby bed available.

A few outside toys, a sandbox with toys and an inside toy chest. Board games too

A few outside toys, a sandbox with toys and an inside toy chest. Board games too

Early morning quiet spot.

Early morning quiet spot.

Goldfinches at the newest water garden.

Goldfinches at the newest water garden.

Large patio with comfortable furnishings, great place to relax.

Large patio with comfortable furnishings, great place to relax.

Nearest Airport : Shenandoah Valley Regional at 8 Miles
Nearest Train : Amtrack, Staunton, VA at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway : I-81 at 3 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Staunton or Harrisonburg, VA at 20 Miles
Nearest Ski : Massanutten Ski Resort at 30 Miles
Nearest Golf : Ingleside, Verona, VA at 10 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : in Verona, VA at 7 Miles
Car: necessary

Nearby Staunton has been honored by various awards:

National Trust for Historic Preservation as a 'Great American Main Street'

Smithsonian magazine as #10 on their list of 'Best Towns in America'.

Travel + Leisure magazine as one of 'America's Greatest Main Streets!'

Nearby are Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, George Washington National Forest

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Shenandoah, Virginia

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$110
$140
Fri, Sat, Sun
$665
$2,800
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

1/2 rental fee to reserve, remainder & tax & credit card fees and security deposit due 30 days prior. Reservations made within 30 days of arrival, full payment due to reserve.
Fees And Taxes 5.3% tax
2.5% credit card fee
Rates are subject to change until confirmed. If you use Paypal to pay from your checking account, there is no credit card fee. All reservations require confirmation from property owner.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Shenandoah, Virginia

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 1500 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories

General:
  • Parking
  • Heating ...
    Whole house forced air duct heat - gas furnace, thermostat controlled.
  • Internet ...
    Mi-Fi with limited data (1 G/week) available with prior arrangement with owner. Charge for data overage. $50 security deposit for Internet access, refundable if no data overage.
  • Towels Provided ...
    towels provided for use in house only
  • Living Room ...
    Comfortable furnishings, 40' flat screen TV with DVD player. (no TV service)
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking Off Street
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Dryer in Basement
  • Linens Provided ...
    sheets, towels, kitchen towels
  • Washing Machine ...
    Washer in Basement.
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
    small RVs only, no sleeping in RV. no hookups, just enough room for parking.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    New air conditioners installed summer 2012 both downstairs and upstairs in the bedrooms.

Kitchen:
  • Stove ...
    gas
  • Oven ...
    gas
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Pantry Items ...
    Small supply of flour, sugar, coffee, tea, salt/pepper provided.
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster ...
    bagel/bread toaster
  • Kitchen ...
    gas range, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, pots/pans, dishes, etc. You provide the groceries.
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    doesn't have everything, just everything you'll need
  • Dishwasher

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    Antique farm table with assorted ladder back chairs. Fabric table cloths, placemats & napkins available.
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower , heated towel rack
  • 1

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , Raised ceiling with ceiling fan. Air conditioner.
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double , Air Conditioner.
  • Queen size Beds (1) Queen Bed in Master Bedroom. Bedrooms are upstairs on second level., Double Beds (1) Bedrooms are upstairs on second level.
Entertainment:
  • Stereo ...
    Bose radio/CD player
  • Books ...
    A small trading library. Take one/leave one.
  • Toys ...
    Toy chest in master bedroom. Outside toys in garage.
  • VCR
  • Music Library ...
    CDs, mostly classical
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library ...
    DVD movies, mostly chick flicks, some kid's movies/videos
  • Television ...
    40' flat screen TV with DVD player in living room. No satellite or cable. A collection of DVDs are available for viewing. 19' TV with DVD/VCR player in master bedroom
  • CD Player

Outside:
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    Rustic grape arbor in back yard.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    1 1/2 acres
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
    Property is located @ 30 minutes from Massanutten & 45 minutes-1 hour from Wintergreen Ski Resorts
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Weber charcoal BBQ grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Large patio with table & chairs, large comfy patio sofa, glider, hammock, picnic table and fire ring. Patio has water feature. New herb garden alongside patio. Guests may snip herbs for cooking

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible ...
    1 step at back door. Bedrooms and only bath are up a full flight of stairs
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    25 and older
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only

Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • live theater
  • museums
  • arboretum
  • churches
  • library
  • playground
  • winery tours

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • shopping
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
  • wildlife viewing
  • horseback riding

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • golf
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • kayaking
  • skiing
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • mountain biking
  • hiking
  • spelunking
  • water tubing

Notes: Relax by the water gardens and enjoy the goldfish, birds and sound of waterfalls. Great front porch with swing & rocking chairs. Great patio sofa to read or snooze! Three swings... on the front porch, by a water garden and at upper back yard. Washer and dryer in basement/cellar. Bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs. Air conditioners in each bedroom & on the main floor.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Shenandoah, Virginia

'Quietude' Charming Shenandoah Valley Cottage & Water Gardens
average rating of 4.5333333 based on 18 reviews
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'Quietude' Charming Shenandoah Valley Cottage & Water Gardens
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Staunton Shenandoah Valley
Yorktown, VA
5

Quietude in Mt Sidney

5 of 5
Submitted: April 16, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
Lovely, lovely older home but has all the comforts we needed. The outside is so relaxing with its 3 water gardens, multiple bird feeders, comfy outdoor furniture and privacy! I even took a nap outside one afternoon! Lots of charm and character; lovely also to walk down the street and have the cows come greet you. Highly recommend!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So glad Sue and her husband had a relaxing stay. Especially pleased that they liked the new comfy furniture on the patio and the privacy there. Certainly a pleasant place for a nap. I greatly appreciate their recommendation and hope they return soon!
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Staunton Shenandoah Valley
Birmingham UK
4

Relax at Quietude

4 of 5
Submitted: November 13, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
The property was pretty much just as we'd imagined it, and the owner was very helpful and friendly in email contact. There's plenty to do in the house, provided you're not dependent on TV, the internet or your mobile phone (signal wasn't brilliant) - but we happily filled our evenings with reading, listening to the CDs, doing the jigsaw, playing board games. Local area is very attractive, and it was a pleasant change from city sightseeing. Very well equipped. Access to the property was easily arranged. Worth driving into W Virginia, visiting Luray Caverns and the Skyline Drive.
Unlikely to be able to return ourselves from UK unfortunately, but would recommend a stay if you're looking to slow your pace down a little.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: My British guests enjoyed exploring the area and found Quietude.... quiet and restful. Always glad to have guests pleased with my property. Hopefully, Verizon will come through with a promised upgraded wi-fi signal at Quietude by the first of the year and guests can stay connected while they relax!
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Staunton Shenandoah Valley
Denham Springs, LA
5

Absolutely Wonderful House

5 of 5
Submitted: October 18, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
We loved everything about the place. It was a true "Quietude" and touched by the master artist in every room. The house was perfect for us, very clean and cozy. The only thing I'd change is to add a half bath downstairs or in the basket room in order to accommodate more than 2 people since you have room for 6 if you use the couches/recliner. We loved the yard, ponds and the fire bowl on the cool nights. If we return to that area, this would be our first choice for a return visit. So much to see and do in the area. Our stay was much too short to do everything. A tent in the backyard would be very inviting in good weather, too. So peaceful! Thanks for helping us make our 38th anniversary vacation so wonderful! Shenandoah Valley is truly a beauty to behold.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I have the greatest guests! These folk from Louisiana, for example! Her suggestion of the half-bath in the downstairs of the house is definitely on my wish list! So pleased to have nice people enjoy the area and the Quietude Cottage!
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'Quietude' Charming Shenandoah Valley Cottage & Water Gardens
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Staunton Shenandoah Valley
Carlisle Pa
5

Quietude Getaway

5 of 5
Submitted: August 26, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We used this lovely farmhouse as a meeting place to catch up with dear friends. The house and gardens exceeded our expectations. We spent time in Staunton and Lexington, visited local wineries and toured the Frontier Culture Museum. The short drive to these destinations was so enjoyable. We appreciate the ease of working with Elizabeth to book this home. Hope we will be able to return at some point.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Reunion with long time friends is an excellent use of Quietude Cottage. Very glad my Pennsylvania guests and their friends enjoyed the house enough to want to return. I am always glad to be flexible with check in and check out times if bookings allow. Nice to have such nice people as guests!
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'Quietude' Charming Shenandoah Valley Cottage & Water Gardens
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Staunton Shenandoah Valley
Williamsburg, VA
5

A Peaceful Respite

5 of 5
Submitted: August 21, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Quietude was a wonderful place to stay while we attended the Oak Grove music festival. We were met by a lovely welcoming note from Elizabeth and a bowl of delicious, perfectly ripe tomatoes fresh from her garden. The house was clean, the kitchen well-equipped, the beds incredibly comfortable, and the movie selection to our liking. We very much enjoyed the beautiful water gardens around the property -- each one provided a peaceful visual vignette and a perfect setting for morning coffee and evening glass of wine. There is no other place we'd stay when in the area.
Owner's Response: Delighted with Nick's pleasure in my property. Glad I had his favorite movie, I am a Jack Nicholson fan as well! Love it when my guests are happy with the house and discover the serenity and calm at the water gardens.
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