Good Family Vacation
Review Submitted: July 22, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
My family meets each year for Christmas in July. This year we chose Miriam's House as our meeting place. It was a great place to relax and really enjoy nature. We wanted the feel of camping with the luxuries of nice beds, a kitchen, plenty of hot water for showers, a place to do laundry, and a way to escape the bugs... so that the family (with its various ages/abilities) would all feel comfortable. We found all that here. We cooked all but one supper in the fire pit, so the kids had the feel of camping. Grandpa fished with the kids in the pond just steps away from the house. We could sit on the porch and watch deer in the yard. The house never ran out of hot water, even when we all showered one after the other. The kitchen was stocked fairly well for a vacation home. We could sit around the table at night playing games and no bugs swarmed around us. Cory (the owner) was extremely helpful and attentive to any needs we had. We were close enough to MANY activities. We went tubing on the river, hiking and playing in the river at the state park, hiking on various level trails in Shennandoah National Park, to Lurray Caverns, a winery, etc. If you can't find something to do here, you're not looking! We loved the natural setting.
Owner's Response: Miriam's House is absolutely the best venue for families. All ages can enjoy the great outdoors with all the comforts of home for less than what you'd pay for hotel accommodations, and being in a very remote and secluded area, a lot more privacy. Having been chemical free and wildlife friendly for so many years, there are many opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat. One guest made a long list of all the birds he observed while here, and deer are frequently seen near the house. Our pond is becoming overstocked with fish, so bring your fishing poles!
Miriam's House is owner managed, which means I am close by and can respond to any problems or needs your clan may have. When the paddleboat needed repair, I was able to obtain a substitute within an hour of their request. I'm pretty familiar with all of the activities in the area, such as golfing, horseback riding, antiquing, winery tours and rock climbing, but there are always new requests I'm researching.
In the Fall, there is a large influx of folks to the Front Royal/Skyline Drive area for the annual Festival of Leaves. The farm is within view of the Skyline Drive and offers the best views without the crowds.
My late wife, Miriam, and I knocked ourselves out as organic farmers for over 20 years, and have always wanted to share our beautiful surroundings with others. I know Miriam would be very glad to see how many people have now enjoyed our very special place.
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