We hiked during the day, and then relaxed by the fire pit at night. We also enjoyed feeding the horses and goats apples from the nearby farm stand.

This restored farmhouse is in remarkable shape for its age. We enjoyed the extended weekend escape. Easy access to Skyline Drive for a day hike, then Sperryville / Washington for some culinary indulgence. The property is plenty big enough for a 2-hour hike / walk about and exploring.

Beautiful, serene, well maintained place.

Beautiful setting Recommend

My family and I had an amazing vacation at this property. We had a blast feeding the animals, swimming in the lake, and watching the stars at our evening campfires. We felt like we had the whole property to ourselves yet the location was so close to so many great activities. The property managers were awesome and willing to help us with anything. We can not wait to come back to this property! Thank you for an amazing experience!

This was our second time visiting the property. Our youngest son (11) loved it so much so he chose to come back this year with four of his friends. They had a blast fishing, swimming and enjoying the beautiful space. Thank you for your hospitality.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Farmhouse. Andrea and Steve were the best hosts. We loved the cozy house to play games and eat. The outdoor fire pit was stocked and easy to light. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and especially getting to know the rhythm of life on the farm.

The Cardinal Springs Farmhouse was the perfect retreat for our daughter, her husband, two young children, my husband and me. With 130 acres of land, we explored gardens, ponds, barns, and animal sheds. Our two-year-old really enjoyed feeding the goats, collecting eggs, petting Cleo the cat, spotting the horses, and checking in on the newborn duckling. The house (back a long and twisting unsaved road) provided all the comfort we needed or wanted, with two modern kitchens, inviting living rooms ( one with a piano), spacious dining tables, comfortable beds (up the steep stairs), and a lovely front porch where we spent much time each day. Andrea and Steve, along with their farmhand, were welcoming and most helpful. We all hope we can return to this idyllic spot in the future.

Great property and great hosts. We would definitely stay again!

We are so grateful for our time at cardinal springs in the farmhouse. Four adults, a 5 year old, and two crazy dogs. The grounds are beautiful and bucolic, the animals are as friendly as they seem in cartoons, and Steve and Andrea were wonderful. Perfect location to old rag and wineries, but we could totally have stayed for 4 days at the farm and enjoyed it just as much. We will be headed back soon.

This was our third time staying. Wonderful like always.

We had a wonderful time at Cardinal Springs. The property is peaceful and impeccably maintained. We loved taking early morning walks and watching sunsets from high on the hill. The kids enjoyed feeding the goats, collecting eggs, and picking beans, tomatoes and boysenberries. They also swam and canoed in the pond. Our 9 year old caught her first fish! Andrea and Steve were incredibly hospitable and went out of their way to make us comfortable, even dropping off bags of fresh produce, filling the shed with firewood and setting up tables so that we could eat outside. We had a memorable dinner under the stars and made s’mores around the firepit. The farm is also in an ideal location, 5 minutes from the cute town of Sperryville and 15-20 minutes from Shenandoah. Truly a great place for a family to get away from it all!

We spent a week at Cardinal Springs, and it could not have been more perfect! Andrea and Steve are amazing hosts, who don't overlook any detail. The property is exquisite, the lodging very comfortable, the location ideal, and the staff who help on the farm are helpful and friendly. We highly recommend!

We went to Cardinal Spring with our 7 and 10 year old and another family with a 10 year old ! We can not say enough about the beautiful well kept perfectly clean home and surroundings ! The hosts are wonderful and accommodating ! My family truly enjoyed all of the animals and nature ! What a magical place ! I highly recommend if you are looking to detach from the world and submerge into nature / farm life ! It’s a great location for the National park and all attractions in Luray ... the drive is beautiful !

Wonderful stay in this spectacular property. Lovely to enjoy the animals and swim at the pond.

4 adults, 4 children and 2 Labrador retrievers all had a blast at the farmhouse! We were looking for a house near Shenandoah so we could spend time hiking and this listing had everything we wanted and more. The kids (6, 7, 9, and 9) absolutely loved the animals at the farm and swimming in the pond after a morning hiking. The property is beautiful and the house was clean and had everything we needed. The internet and cell service is very spotty but it was just what we needed to unplug and enjoy a few days away with our family and friends. Thanks for a wonderful vacation and being great hosts!

Wonderful trip. Enjoyed the animals, pond and setting.

We were a total of 3 families with adults, seniors, and children, and we all had a wonderful time! Two of our families stayed at this property, the historic farmhouse. The layout of the house was great... each side of the house has an entrance, living room, kitchen, bathroom, exit to the garden, a door that you can close in between both sides for privacy, and a bedroom each upstairs (one with two Queen beds and one with a Queen and a Twin). The experience on the farm was something else, and the owners Andrea and Steve introduced us to all we could enjoy. We loved feeding and petting the animals, snipping some herbs from their garden to enjoy, using fresh eggs from the chickens every morning, enjoying an outdoor fire, and having some relaxing family moments in the cozy indoors. Thank you for a lovely stay!

We have been coming to Cardinal Springs for years, and it has always been an amazing experience, in every way. Andrea and Steve could not be more thoughtful and attentive as hosts, and they treat us like family friends. We typically stay at the farmhouse and it is truly comfortable and beautiful. Can't wait to return!

We had a blast getting out of town for the weekend. I would have preferred that the kitchen would have been better stocked with basics and better cooking gear, but apart from that we enjoyed the stay.

Very quiet, lovely space, surrounded by 2- and 4-legged friends of all varieties. We had hoped to spend a long weekend hiking but the weather did not cooperate, so instead we enjoyed a vicious multi-day tournament of Scrabble in front of the wood stove. It was a cozy relaxing stay.

Really enjoyed our visit to Cardinal Springs Farm. Great escape from DC for a long weekend. Beautiful setting. Lots of animals walking about making it interesting. We stayed in the main farmhouse and found it well appointed and well maintained. It is clear that the property owners take pride in their farm and delivering a great experience to guests. Sperryville is also 6 minutes away and a charming little village with high end grocery store, great pizza shop, and good brewery / beer garden. Plenty of wineries around and great countryside to explore.

Kids love feeding the ducks, chickens, cats, and mules. Great family farm fun!

The farmhouse was perfect for a short, quiet, Covid-cautious break from the city over the holidays with our adult children. The kitchen and dining space worked beautifully for family dinners and we all enjoyed sitting by the large stone fireplace after cold days hiking in nearby Shenandoah National Park. Our hosts were gracious without being intrusive and their property is stunning, with amazing views of Old Rag.

We spent about a week over Christmas at Cardinal Springs Farm. We stayed at the old farmhouse. It was incredibly clean and cozy! The scenery all around was so peaceful. We enjoyed taking daily walks on the property and just enjoying the quiet. It was an excellent place to get away from people and feel completely safe. We had great fun with the animals, feeding the various chickens, ducks, goats, mules and horse. We even sampled some fresh duck and chicken eggs! We wanted to have a laid back and relaxing week, this place delivered that and more! The house was well equipped with everything we needed. I can picture how beautiful it would also be to visit in the summer time with everything in bloom. I would definitely enjoy returning here. The owners were very helpful and prompt with all questions.

This is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the DC Metro area. Sitting on the front porch of the Farmhouse was pure heaven: no noise other than that of the farm animals and nature. Great for hiking, bird watching, etc. Steve and Andrea have a wonderful collection of friendly animals roaming about.

What a unique place to stay! Andrea and Steve have done an amazing job creating a peaceful and relaxing place to disconnect and unwind. If you want to slow down, enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains, and hear nothing but the beautiful sounds of the birds and animals this is your place! From the gorgeous gardens, peaceful pond, beautifully maintained home, friendly farm animals and pets, and views that will make your jaw drop, Cardinal Springs is a place like no other. It's crystal clear that Andrea and Steve love to share their little slice of heaven with their guests and we can't wait to go back!

All the glowing reviews are on point. Steve and Andrea clearly care about their guests and the farm. We had a wonderful week here with our two little ones (5, ~2) and will definitely return in the future. Farmhouse was clean and well maintained given the age. The grounds were immaculate with a beautiful view from every corner. Animal interactions were everything we could have hoped for. Boating on the large pond was a huge hit for our 5 year old. Fire pits were well stocked and we used them every night! Easy to have privacy and maintain distancing even if other houses are rented out. Convenient drive to Luray, Skyline, and other surrounding activities.

Great relaxing get away. Safe and peaceful

Truly amazing property and even better than the pictures. Big hits were the kid friendly farm animals, pond swimming/fishing, and comfy house. We hope to return next summer!!

So glad that Andrea and Steve, the owners, have created this beautiful property and opened it up to share with guests. Our kids loved visiting with all of the animals (esp the goats and baby ducklings!) and canoeing/paddleboarding on the pond. The house was cozy and the gardens were fun to explore and observe with all the butterflies. Andrea and Steve were so friendly and filled with interesting stories and a wealth of knowledge. If you're looking for nature and the outdoors, Cardinal Springs Farm is the perfect choice!

This was our family’s second visit to Cardinal Springs and I dont know why we waited four years to return. Still one of our favorite getaway spots. Private, lots of space to roam, great hikes nearby and the swimming pond for the end of the day refresher. We love it here and will come visit Steve and Andrea again as soon as we can!