Firefly Farmhouse is your Luray getaway! Nestled in Shenandoah Valley, this modern farmhouse offers hygge coziness in the hills. Your private retreat is on two peaceful acres (lawn+woods). You can relax while kids + dogs run free. Just enough seclusion--star-gaze in the hot tub, pop into town for supplies. Spacious living room(s), huge open kitchen, gorgeous outdoor space for families, friends, and couples. Easy access: Skyline Drive, Nat'l Park, River, Luray Caverns. Short drive to Massanutten. A welcoming, open floor plan makes for lovely gatherings with groups, but also includes nooks where you can find quiet moments to yourself. A large wraparound porch leads into a comfortable living room with sofas you can sink into, a wood-burning fireplace and a huge, fully equipped kitchen where you can try new recipes and dine together. The living room has a Roku TV and wifi. (A note: the secluded nature of the farmhouse means using satellite internet, so cozy screentime is possible, but download speed is not fast .) You can also escape to a smaller den, which has a sofa and a Roku TV, as well as a bar-height table, perfect for game nights and conversation. Three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths accommodates groups of adults or families with children. The master bedroom on the first floor features a king bed, nursery with twin bed, and ensuite bath (with shower). Upstairs you’ll find two private bedrooms: one with a queen bed and one with a queen bed and twin bunkbeds, with a shared bath next door (also with a shower). After a day of adventuring – or relaxing – gather outdoors for dinner by the fire pit, relax in the hot tub, and then dry off by the indoor fireplace. Amenities you’ll love include: - Pet-friendly (Dogs allowed with prior approval, up to 2, $35 fee) - 2 Acres including a large, flat yard and woods to explore - Plentiful Parking (accessible by paved road that’s plowed in the winter - Covered Hot Tub - Outdoor entertaining with gas grill, fire pit, and plenty of seating - Fireplace - Wrap-Around Porch - Laundry (washer/dryer) - Large, fully equipped kitchen - Air Conditioning and Central Heat - Two and a Half Baths (shampoo/conditioner, body wash, hair dryers incl.) - Satellite WiFi The entire house and property (2,350 sq ft on 2 acres) is yours to enjoy! Firefly Farmhouse is a magical, secluded retreat. We won't be on the property, but we are available by phone or through messaging if you need anything. We have a team nearby in case of emergencies. Firefly Farmhouse is the perfect place to get away from it all, whether you want to lose yourself in nature or curl up with a book by the fire. It's also the ultimate adventure hub, with easy access to ... Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail (20 minutes -- the best views and hikes are between the Thornton Gap entrance and the Swift Run entrance to the south) Luray Caverns (7 minutes -- the most visited cavern in the U.S. for good reason) Shenandoah River (2 minutes to a boat landing) George Washington National Forest (14 minutes to Massanutten Mountain and the Storybook Trail) Downtown Luray (7 minutes to this charming historic district) Massanutten Resort (30 minutes to winter ski slopes and summer water park) You'll be in a quiet rural area that feels secluded but is a short drive to modern conveniences. The road has a few other houses, but only one house is visible from the property. The road to the property is a paved county road that is cleared after snow. Once you turn in the driveway, there is a long, wide gravel parking pad on the property that's big enough for several vehicles. You'll walk up three steps onto the porch to access the house. CHILDREN: - Children are welcome! However, we are not set up as a baby-proofed property. - There are no baby gates, but we provide a portable crib (pack and play), booster high chair, and kid cups/plates. - We expect adults to supervise children throughout the home and property to ensure their safety. - We have emergency information printed in the guest book at the property, and we have a basic first aid kit. PETS: - Dogs (two maximum) are allowed, with prior approval. Miniature horses (one maximum) are allowed if they are trained service animals required for a disability. - We cannot allow cats due to allergies. - Emotional support dogs are allowed, with prior approval. We cannot allow cats, even if they are emotional support animals. - You are expected to bag your pet's poop, even in the yard. - The pet fee is $50. This includes emotional support animals. The only exception is for trained, registered service animals. We will have to charge fees to cover any costs related to damage caused by pets or cleaning for excessive pet hair or dirt. WIFI: - We have Starlink satellite internet, which will handle basic needs. - If you’re working remotely, you’ll have no problem staying connected, although there may be occasional buffering with video conferencing. - You’ll also be able to enjoy some binge-watching, but if multiple people are binging on various devices, you may experience slower speeds. - We have two Roku TV sets. We provide a pin for the Roku app, and you can log into your own subscription services. CLEANING: - We like to offer an earlier check-in time than other rentals, and in exchange we ask that you help speed up the cleaning process by doing a few things on your way out (stripping beds and placing sheets/towels in front of the laundry room, putting your dishes in the dishwasher, bagging your garbage, putting furniture and other items back where you found them. - Firefly Farmhouse is in a rural area without city trash service, so we have to pay to take away trash/garbage. The cleaning fee includes one bag of per night; additional trash can be taken away for $5 per bag. INSECTS: - The property includes two rural, wooded acres, which means there are insects, including the possibility of mosquitoes and ticks. Please wear insect repellant outside to minimize bites. - The same insects that live outside can occasionally get into the house. Please keep doors and unscreened windows closed to minimize intrusion. If you see any wasp nests (or the like) please notify us immediately so we can have exterminators take care of them.