Welcome to the Overlook! Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, this luxury log home offers the best of both worlds. Elegance meets nature on this private 14-acre property with 4 smart TVs, new wood burning stove, 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a full office, media room, screened-in porch and a gym. Enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine from the large front porch, which overlooks the Blueridge Mountains. The golden sunrises and sunsets are simply magical.
The Overlook sits upon 14 acres of pristine wooded land and is less than five minutes from Shenandoah National Park (the property abuts the Park) and the Appalachian Trail! With a park pass, you can walk into the park from the property.
The Overlook is less than 10 minutes' drive time from the Skyline Drive North entrance, Skyline Caverns, a public boat launch on the South Fork Shenandoah River, Skyline Outfitters (where you can rent a canoe or kayak) and downtown Front Royal with its excellent restaurants and a local brewery. Shenandoah River State Park and about a dozen wineries are within 20-30 minutes, one vineyard is only five miles away!
Enjoy spectacular views and abundant wildlife - birds, deer, foxes, even bears from the impressive porch that overlooks the valley and three mountain ridge lines. Maybe you will be lucky enough to see Bertram the Bear, a black bear from the park who visits us periodically! The Overlook has glorious flowering fruit trees, redbuds, forsythias, and magnolias in the spring; crepe myrtles, azaleas, roses, and vibrant greens in summer; brilliant red, orange,
and yellow foliage in the fall and the quiet brown woods of winter, sometimes covered in crisp,
white snow.
Enjoy the screened-in porch in the back and the new gas grill if you choose to eat meals outside or sit at one of the comfortable seating areas on the front porch, enjoying the propane fire pit table.
High-speed storm-ready Wi-Fi is supplied throughout the house, as is Netflix on the four smart TVs, but you can connect to your own streaming services if you prefer.
The house has been completely remodeled inside and out and can sleep eight. It includes four themed bedrooms: two king and two queen. The king-size rooms have 55” smart TVs. All bedrooms have luxurious leather seating areas to enjoy the view, a book, and a cup of coffee in the morning. The two upstairs full baths feature beautiful river rock tiled walk-in showers with rain-shower heads and hand-held shower wands.
The newly renovated and stocked kitchen has almost everything you could wish for including a
gas stove, dishwasher, an air fryer, and a coffee bar with a Keurig, a drip coffee pot, and a French Press.
The Overlook has a library and private office, which will more than fulfill your needs for a dedicated workspace. A huge desk with ergonomic chair overlooks the valley and we provide a dual monitor with attached HDMI cable, which you can attach to your computer, a printer, and a shredder. The bookcase is full of varied reading material you can cozy up and read on the buttery, leather sofa.
Enjoy the brand-new wood burning stove in the family room while having a glass of wine or watching a movie on the 65” smart TV. Please NOTE: you must use the appropriate seasoned hardwood. Unlimited hardwood is provided daily for a small fee.
Finally, the Overlook has a media/game room and a workout area in the basement. The workout area has free-weights, a yoga mat, and a SOLE Elliptical. Another full bathroom is conveniently located on this level. The elevated platform in the media/game room allows for ample viewing of the 70” smart TV. There is also a wet bar in the basement, with a mini-fridge, and a bookshelf full of games and puzzles, and foosball table that you can play in the game area.
This is a dog-friendly rental, with extra linens we ask you to put on all the leather furniture if you need your four-legged friend on the couch with you (not in bed, please). A non-refundable pet fee is required for your one dog (up to 35 lbs.). Your dog must be house trained with up-to-date flea and tick medication. Important, make sure to go outside with your dog when you let them out as the property is not fenced in, also to watch out for wildlife, particularly Bertram the bear.
There is absolutely no smoking of any kind, including vaping, inside or directly near the house. Smoking is not allowed on either of the porches. An outdoor ashtray is provided at the bottom of the driveway for your use. Please be mindful you are staying in a log house and near almost 200 thousand acres of national park!
The house is on a steep paved hill and driveway on the side of the mountain. Drive slowly because deer may run in front of you! There are ample parking spaces available at The Overlook at the bottom of the driveway, in front of the garage, and in the two-car garage (where there is also a beer refrigerator for your use!). Street parking is absolutely prohibited.
Please note: 4WD or AWD is required to access the property during inclement weather, specifically November to April.
The Overlook offers a military discount to all service members. Please provide a copy of your military Id at time of reservation for an additional 15% off per night
