The Chestnut

4 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 8 GUESTS

Rewind and unwind in our mid-century-inspired cozy mountain yurt, The Chestnut, nestled in Mount Jackson in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Enjoy every modern convenience in a reminiscent and cozy surrounding.

Once you've had your fill of relaxing and find yourself in the mood for adventure, you can explore our nearby Bryce Resort offering winter sports, mountain biking, and scenic chair lift rides less than 5 minutes away. Or pop over to Lake Laura (11 mins) for water activities or a hike around the like.

The Space

The Chestnut is a cabin yurt that offers an open space living space where you can enjoy a wood-burning fireplace from comfy armchairs, watch your latest obsession, or listen to our vinyl record collection from the comfy couch while enjoying a forest background. The living room is overlooked by the kitchen which is fully stocked with new appliances and lots of counter space ready to assist in your culinary creation. In the center of the space, you'll find the spiral staircase that leads up to a small, cozy indoor lookout.

You'll find that in addition to enjoying views of the outdoors, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor spaces and seating whether it be for a cup of coffee, a meal, to grill, or to relax out by the fire pit.

The lower level serves as our entertainment area for our younger and older guests alike, complete with ice hockey and a Pac-Man arcade game!

Games & Living Spaces

  • Cozy modern wood-burning fireplace in the living room

  • Smart TV

  • Record player and a vinyl collection paired with a Bluetooth speaker

  • An outlook on the top of the house (limited to only two people at a time)

  • Blazing fast, seamless Internet to support multiple people working from home or streaming

  • Air hockey table, Pac-Man arcade game
    Plenty of board games

Kitchen & Dining

  • Full kitchen, stocked and ready for your culinary creations

  • All the necessary appliances, including a microwave, stovetop, oven, fridge, toaster, electric kettle, Keurig machine, french press, drip coffee maker, blender, and dishwasher.

  • Silverware, cookware, dishes, cups, mugs, wine glasses, pots and pans

Where You’ll Sleep

Are you ready for a great night's sleep? You’ll have your pick of our four bedrooms with six beds total allowing up to 8 guests.

Bedroom One + Dedicated Office Space

Located on the main level the first bedroom has a queen bed, desk, and office chair. Plus, it has a private door/entrance to a shared bathroom.

Bedroom Two | Primary Suite

Our primary suite with a queen bed is on the lower level with it’s own private bathroom and private exit to the patio with a hammock. It has private access to a full bathroom with a bathtub.

Bedroom Three

Located on the lower level and equipped with a queen bed.

Bedroom Four | Bunk Room

Our Bunk Room is located on the lower level and includes a double bed and a bunk bed. This is the perfect room for kids, as it has plenty of toys and books.

Exterior & Activities

Be prepared to take advantage of outside time on our spacious decks on either level with plenty of deck furniture. You will find a charcoal grill on the top deck and an outdoor fire pit right by the house for roasting marshmallows and cozying up in blankets.

Availability

To see future month’s availability, please click the arrows below (toward the bottom of the button).

Book Property

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Amenities & Things to Know

You’ll find many perks and amenities at our self-check-in The Chestnut. One of our favorites is being pet-friendly! We welcome up to 2 pets if you have fur babies and charge $75 per pet per stay. Please let us know that you’ll be bringing your pets with you. We don’t provide firewood and ask guests to bring their own if you’re planning on using the wood burning fireplace or the wood burning fire pit. Other amenities included are:

  • • Free washer in-unit

    • Free dryer in-unit

    • Essentials (towels and bed sheets)

    • Hangers

    • Room-darkening shades

    • Iron

    • Clothing storage

  • • 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom

    • Hairdryer

    • Shampoo, shower gel

    • Hot water

  • • Smart TV

    • Arcade game (PacMan)

    • Air hockey table

    • Books and reading materials

    • Board games

  • • Pack ’n play/travel crib

    • Children’s books and toys

  • • Central air conditioning

    • Indoor wood-burning fireplace

    • Central heating

    • Smart thermostat (Ecobee)

  • • Reliable and fast wifi

    • Dedicated workspace

  • • Refrigerator

    • Microwave

    • Cooking basics (pots and pans)

    • Dishes and silverware

    • Dishwasher and dish detergent

    • One paper towel roll

    • One scrubby pad

    • Stove

    • Oven

    • Hot water kettle

    • Coffee maker (drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee machine, French press)

    • Wine glasses

    • Toaster

    • Baking sheet

    • Blender

    • Rice maker

    • Barbecue utensils

    • Dining table

  • Tickets and passes for Bryce Resort amenities can be purchased online ahead of time from their website or in-person, at the resort. We unfortunately do not offer any discounts on the resort amenities.

  • • 2 private patios

    • Wood-burning firepit

    • Outdoor furniture

    • Outdoor dining

    • BBQ grill: charcoal

  • • Free parking on premises- 5 spaces

  • • Pets allowed

    • Long-term stays allowed (28 days or more)

    • Self check-in

    • Smart lock

  • • Security cameras (front porch facing the driveway)

    • Smoke alarm

    • Carbon monoxide alarm

    • Fire extinguisher

    • First aid kit

We encourage guests with large groups, staying several nights, to bring extra supplies or purchase them at the local Community Store (5mins from the cabin) if you decide that the starting toilet paper and paper towel supplies we provide above are not enough.

The Chestnut Reviews

“Our weekend cabin trip was great! The house was perfectly located near a resort, restaurants and wineries. We were able to walk around and found an area to hike with beautiful scenery, the resort was also walking distance. The house was private and quiet, it came with all the amenities we needed and more! The house was also in great condition, clean, spacious with everything we needed. We utilized all of the amenities and had a great time, we will definitely come back for another trip!”

-Peter from Potomac, Maryland

“We absolutely loved our stay, the yurt is gorgeous in a perfect setting. It's beautifully decorated, tranquil and very zen. The host was on top of communications and everything was very well thought out, down to the little extras you don't expect. Our only disappointment was not having booked it for an extra night!”

-Susana Maria

“A wonderful gem to stay at! I traveled with a group of nine, and it was a great place for us to stay for three nights while we explored Shenandoah. The yurt-style home was exactly as described and shown in pictures. The whole area was really well-maintained and the inside had everything we needed, including extra board games, cookware, and a lovely fire pit outside. Would highly recommend it!”

-Lizzy from Williamsburg, Virginia

“Love the floor to ceiling windows with great views of the trees outside. Really peaceful and quiet with upper and lower decks. Fun game room downstairs - Pac-Man was a blast from the past! Highly recommended if you want to chill and relax.”

-Seong-Won from Princeton, New Jersey

“We had a wonderful stay! The home is tastefully decorated and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Our kids are older but I loved how there is a great set up for younger children to feel comfortable and entertained as well. Beautiful views. Wish we had more time to enjoy this lovely home.”

-Jayme from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

“We really enjoyed the unique house, the outdoor fireplace, and the wonderful ambiance. There is a great selection of records that we had playing all weekend long. The host was very responsive and conscientious of any need we might have. There is a lake about five minutes away that provided a great hour-long walk, where we saw a variety of different wildlife. Overall, this was the perfect weekend getaway for a group of friends.”

-Rachel from Bridgewater, Virginia

FROM THE GUESTBOOK

Nearby

While we know that there is plenty to keep you entertained within the cabin, you’ll also be close to:

  • 3.9 miles away or an 11-minute drive to Lake Laura. The lake features a small hiking trail that wraps around the entire lake. Lake Laura is beautiful any time of year. During the warmer months, you can rent paddleboats, paddleboards, kayaks, and tubes from the Beach Shack located on the lake.

  • Bryce Resort is only a mile or 4-minute drive, offering winter sports, mountain biking, an 18-hole golf course and a scenic lift. Weather permitting, the facility is open year-round. During the winter, you’ll find skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, and snow tubing.

    If you’re in the mood to really explore everything the surroundings have to offer, we recommend exploring:

  • Kennedy Peak Trail, offering 360 views from a fire tower at the summit (47 min drive).

  • For a lower intensity activity check out Cave Ridge Vineyard (22 mins) for a local glass, or bottle, of wine.

  • Swover Creek Farm Brewery (20 mins) for a pint and a farm to table sausage or wood fired pizza.

  • If you’re in the mood for a half day or a day trip, Harrisonburg (47 min), Luray Caverns (44 min), and Shenandoah National Park (56 min) are all just the right amount of road trip away!

    Please check out the Activities page for the full list of things to do.