Winegard Farmhouse | Almost 5K SqFt | Central Location Without The Resort Price Tag. We are the largest Modern Farmhouse Btwn M'nutten and ShenNatlPark. Don't Forget James Madison is only 25 min away. Check Reviews for Winegard Farmhouse and send us your questions or Just Book It. Stay for a night, a weekend, a week or a month. Tranquility & Adventure Await and your family and your bank account will thank you. Early check-in and late check out options starting @ $25 an hour, just ask.
• Hot Tub, Fire pit and 2nd BBQ Grill
• Outside/Fenced in Deck & Yard
• Inside/Built-in Furry Family Crates
• For 3 Well Behaved pets under 60 pounds. $50 Per.
• Need a smaller space on same property with just 2 bed and 1.5 bath send us a message.
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HIDDEN GEM IN CENTRAL VALLEY LOCATION
KEY FEATURES:
7 Spacious Bedrooms | 5 King | 3 Queen | TV in each
4 full Bathrooms | Marble & Porcelain | 1 Half Bathroom
2 Fully Stocked Kitchens | Stainless Appliances | Leathered Granite
Open Kitchen/Dining Area. Seating for 14 or more
OUTDOOR FEATURES
Hot Tub, Fire pit and 2nd Gas BBQ Grill (a 2025 nicely seasoned Blackstone)
Fenced in Deck & Yard for 3 Well Behaved pets under 60 pounds. $50 Per
3 Outdoor dining areas
Free parking 8-10 cars
2 TIMES THE AMENITIES FOR 2 OR MORE FAMILIES
2 Each | Refrigerator, freezer, microwave drawer, dishwasher
2 Four Burner Barbecue Grills w/utensils (grill, charcoal, skewers)
2 Kitchens fully stock kitchens
2 Coffee Bars
2 Washers | 2 Dryers
2 65" TV's in Living Room and Great Room
4 Suites w/private bath | Possible w/this well (re)designed Farmhouse
HIKING & NATURE TRAILS
Conveniently located with easy door to trail access.
• Shenandoah - Swift Run Gap Entrance (10 minutes)
• Old Rag | Dark Hollow Falls + 20 to 40 minutes' drive after entering the park
• Bearfence Mountain Loop | 360-degree views of Shenandoah National Park.
• South River Falls Trail | 4.3-mile hike to a stunning waterfall.
• Hightop Mountain Trail | Moderate hike | Breathtaking | Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Rocky Mount Trail Loop – A challenging 9.5-mile loop with panoramic views.
WATER ACTIVITIES
• Public River Access | 5 Minute Drive | 4 Your Tubes, Canoes & Kayaks
• Massanutten Adventures | Rent their Canoes, kayaks, and Tubes and Transport
• Massanutten Indoor WaterPark
PARK & SCENIC SPOTS
• Shenandoah National Park – Over 200,000 acres of protected land with waterfalls & trails
• South River Falls Trail – Scenic hiking trail with waterfall views
• Big Gem Park – Local park with hiking trails & fishing pond
• Riverside Park | 5 Min Drive | Local park on River | Covered Pavilion
• Stonewall Memorial Park | A local park with picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails.
ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE
• Massanutten Resort – skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and zip-lining.
• Mountaintop Ranch Wilderness Trail Rides – Guided horseback riding in the Valley.
WITHIN 20 MILES
WEDDING VENUES
• Events at Riverbank – Historic farm venue on the Shenandoah River
• Rivercrest Farm Events & Vacation Rentals – Scenic farm venue with river views
• The Barn at Walnut Grove – Rustic barn venue in the Shenandoah Valley
• Cricket Chirp Farm – Greenhouse & Black Forest wedding venue
• Brix & Columns Vineyards –Wedding venue with mountain views
• The Golden Horseshoe Inn – Small wedding & elopement venue
WATER PARKS
• Massanutten Indoor WaterPark – Heated to 84°F, featuring lazy rivers & slides
• Massanutten Resort – FlowRider surf simulator
SKI RESORT
• Massanutten – Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter activities
BREWERIES
• Elkton Brewing Co. – Family-owned nano brewery
• BrewHaha Brewing Company – Pet-friendly taproom with craft beers
• Cave Hill Farms Brewery – Farm-based brewery with handcrafted beers
• Pale Fire Brewing Company – Downtown Harrisonburg brewery with Detroit-style pizza
• Sage Bird Ciderworks – Award-winning cidery with local hard cider
GROCERY STORES
• Food Lion – Full-service grocery store
• Bear Grocery & Deli – Local grocery store with deli options
• Dollar General – Budget-friendly grocery & essentials
• Taste The Southern Market – Home-cooked deli food & local retail vendors
BREAKFAST SPOTS
• C&S Diner – Cozy diner with classic breakfast options
• Santa Fe Mexican Grille – Mexican breakfast & brunch options
• El Paso Mexican Grille – Authentic Mexican breakfast dishes
• Hank's Grille & Catering – Southern-style breakfast & brunch
DINNER SPOTS
• Local Chop & Grill House – Farm-to-table steakhouse
• Campfire Grill – Casual dining with campfire-inspired dishes
• Thunderbird Cafe – Southern comfort food & handcrafted burgers
• Ciro's Italian Eatery – Authentic Italian cuisine
BRUNCH SPOTS
• Hank's Grille & Catering – Southern-style brunch
• Elkton's Grub & Gab Diner – Local diner with hearty brunch options
• Thunderbird Cafe – Made-from-scratch brunch dishes
WINERIES
• Chateau Virginia – Local winery in Elkton
• Stone Mountain Vineyards – High-altitude boutique winery
• Brix & Columns Vineyards – Vineyard with panoramic mountain views
• Marceline Vineyards – Family-owned vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley
TRANSQUILITY AND ADVENTURE
Whether seeking tranquility or adventure, The Winegard Farmhouse in Elkton is the perfect base for your exploration of the Shenandoah Valley. Book your stay and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of1 VA! Winegard is named after the original owners of this 1922 Farmhouse that was created from a stick built home and a home that was moved and attached to create over 4,600 sq feet of finished living space.
Nestled in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, our guests rave about the spaciousness of this perfect getaway. Public River access, Massanutten, and the National Park are all an easy 3 to 10-minute drive! JMU, Luray Caverns, wineries, Merck, Coors, and more are just 15 - 25 minutes away. National Park Week continues through 4/27/25! Don't miss the upcoming no-fee days: Juneteenth (6/19/25), Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary (8/4/25), National Public Lands Day (9/27/25), and Veterans Day (11/11/25).
Step onto the welcoming, wide, and deep front porch and into an ample center hall foyer. Our home comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests in seven bedrooms (no bunk beds, 9 total beds). You can visualize the house being divided into family friendly suites. The 1st floor bedroom and bathroom can be one 2-room suite. The 2nd floor rear has a 2 bedroom room en-suite with a private hallway. The rear stairs lead to a 3 option with a 2 bedrooms, a full bath, sun room. The remaining two bedrooms on the upper landing can share the full hall bath in the center hallway on the 2nd floor.
To the right of the foyer, discover the seamless flow of the open-concept living area, connecting the great room and a fully stocked kitchen, divided only by a charming white brick chimney. Prepare culinary delights with stainless steel appliances, elegant gold accents, a large island, and a waterfall leathered granite countertop. Enjoy your creations indoors at the counter heigh island with seating for 6, or step onto the adjacent "fenced-in" pet-friendly deck with seating for 14, offering breathtaking mountain sunrise and sunset views. Back in side, from the great room we have a room for the puzzle lovers, a full bathtub/shower bathroom and finally, a king bedroom face west and north. From this bedroom, you have easy access to the fenced-in backyard.
To your left enjoy playing board games or close the room darkening curtains to enjoy a movie with the entire family in the living room. Head into the renovated open concept Kitchen and Dining room with Bosch appliances and a Thor Electric Stove/Oven. The dinning table seats 8 to10 and the waterfall peninsula seats 4. A half bath and 1 of 2 laundry room completes the 1st floor indoor amenities. You can step out the side porch for 2 couples to enjoy coffee, day-trip planning or reflections of the day. Or, you can step out the back door and enjoy the sunsetting behind the mountains. Back inside, up the rear stairs case, you'll find a full bath and a king bedroom + sunroom. Four more steps up a curved staircase you'll find a large king bedroom that leads back to the center hall, above the foyer.
Downstairs, you'll find a king bedroom and a queen sofa bed. Upstairs on the lower landing is a two-bedroom en-suite featuring one queen bed with western mountain views and one king bed facing north, along with a hall bath with a roomy shower. Across the landing is a unique bedroom with a southern-facing sunroom and a separate full shower bathroom. Ascend four steps to the upper landing, where you'll find three more bedrooms: two with king beds and sitting areas, and one with two queen beds. All bedrooms boast 11-foot ceilings and beautifully refinished pine floors, each equipped with a Smart TV for your entertainment after a day of hiking, skiing, winery tours, college visits, or exploring the Shenandoah Valley.
For our digital nomads, we offer a dedicated office space with two monitors, a desk, and chair. The home also features four and a half modernized bathrooms, and parking is available for up to 8 vehicles, with a unique door code ensuring easy self-check-in. We are a small, local business dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.
Adventure awaits with four inner tubes provided for a fun slide down the public access boat ramp into the winding South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Unwind as you watch the sunset behind the majestic Massanutten Mountain range from our Hot Tub Pavilion and Firepit, located in our fenced-in backyard.
We've taken care of the details for a stress-free stay, providing a dedicated coffee and tea bar, a 2nd coffee/tea station, quality soaps, shampoo, paper products, linens, and towels. Enjoy the convenience of two laundry rooms with free in-unit machines. For your furry family members, you'll find convenient built-in dog crates.
