Rose of the Shenandoah - Stunning Victorian

Grand, fully private, 1700 sqft ground floor of a 1800's Victorian home in a quiet neighborhood of Front Royal. Minutes from Skyline drive and dozens of hikes. Walking distance to Main St with charming shops and restaurants. The home was fully renovated in 2020, providing modern comfort and luxury appliances. Managed sustainably, to limit our environmental impact. An ideal vacation spot in the mountains. Come experience all the Shenandoah has to offer. The space You'll access the home from the back door alongside private covered off-street parking (carport). The main floor includes a mud room with washer/dryer, a fully equipped kitchen with new high-end appliances, a cheerful dining room with an 8' farm table, a 2-couch sitting room for relaxing after your adventures, a light-filled bedroom with a new king size bed, and a glamorous Victorian bathroom with tub and shower. Original, refinished hard wood floors throughout. Feel like you've travelled back in time but brought modern comfort with you. The grounds include numerous flowers and trees and a front porch for you to enjoy. Guest access Private use of entire main floor including laundry room, full well-stocked kitchen, dining room, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, and front porch. Upstairs rooms of the house are off limits but unoccupied during your stay. You will have the home to yourself. Large private carport for off-street parking with direct access to the backdoor. Other things to note Although the house is in town limits, this is a country town where the pace is slower, the neighborhood is peaceful, folks are friendly, and wildlife is abundant. The house was built in 1893 so you will find charming features and antique touches. The interior of the home was completely renovated but the original architecture and bones remain. Expect grand 11' ceilings, huge rooms, and enjoyable uniqueness. We are happy to be able to share this beauty with you although we typically only rent out the home on select weeks during the spring, summer, and fall. We are eco-conscious homeowners. Our commitment to reducing our environmental impact means we take into account the impact of home and landscape design decisions, maintenance, and supplies. Our commitment means: - We create harmonious spaces that support well-being and limit neighborhood disturbance. - Our home is in walking distance to historic Main St and we encourage tenants to walk, not drive into town. - We take our guidance from nature and only plant drought resistant plants and trees that thrive in the local soil. We never water the lawn. We use local mulch to help the soil retain water where needed and keep plants protected over winter. - We collect rainwater in barrels for watering newly planted plants or plants struggling in times of drought. - We limit our use of chemicals for weed or bug control - these are only used when absolutely necessary. We opt for natural bug and pest deflectors like mints and marigolds. - We use trees to shade the home to reduce the need for AC in the summer months. We use window shades to block the hot afternoon sun or let a winter sun warm the home. - This homes' materials like the lath and plaster walls and original or reclaimed wood floors and molding, and hot water radiators were intentionally retained because they perform better than many modern materials in creating a healthy and quiet environment. - We stock coffee, creamer, tea, cooking, and cleaning supplies, that are made by companies who have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability. - You'll make coffee the old-fashioned way - brewed! Because we believe it's the gentlest on the environment. - We don't throw away what guest's leave unless it's perishable. We donate items that aren't useful to the next guest. - We recycle everything we can including: cardboard, paper, plastic, metal, and glass. - We restore and reuse whenever possible - eliminating unnecessary purchases of new items. - We only buy exactly what our guests need for a comfortable stay. - We use LED light bulbs, and we don't leave exterior lights on all night to pollute the night sky. - Our appliances are energy efficient. - We ask that you consider your impact when you stay at our home.