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Cabin Information: Directions & Instructions   Please ensure we have up to date guest numbers and pet information. Additional guests & pets are not allowed without permission. Check in is at 3 p.m. & check out is 11 a.m.   You should PRINT OUT THESE DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP!! In case you do not have cell service to look it up. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Use Google map search to this address:"127 Stagecoach lane, Luray Va. 22835". As you turn stay to the left and drive along the dirt road that goes along side of the chicken houses, the cabin will be on the right as you pass them. CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Check in time is after 3:00 pm and check out time is no later than 11:00 am. If you do not adhere to these times, you may be charged an additional day. 2. The house key will be in the lock box to the right of the door. The combination is 6-0-4-3. Push clear, then 6-0-4-3. Push black button down at the top and remove the face of the lock box, your key is inside. If it does not work, push clear and start over again . 3. There is no PHONE at the cabin. Cell service is spotty at best. Please plan accordingly. 4. Linens are provided. Sheets and pillowcases must be used at all times . 5. Do not leave food or garbage outside the cabin (it attracts raccoons, skunks and possums). 6. Please enjoy our property as if it were your own, as you will be held responsible for any damaged/missing items that are not reported. 7. QUESTIONS or CONCERNS, please contact Allstar Lodging at (540) 843-0606. 8. Internet is an AT&T hotspot. It is physically located near the front door (so that it reaches the whole house). You can scan the QR code on the device to join or connect just like you would to traditional wifi.  Network: Stonehouse Password: Historic1 ENJOY YOUR STAY! Please inform us in advance, if your total number of guests changes. If you have more guests than the number reserved above, Owners/Allstar Lodging reserves the right to visit the cabin and collect $100 per person, per night for unreported guests. THINGS YOU NEED/WANT TO BRING: bottled water, paper products, tin foil, soap/shampoo, trash bags, insect spray, flashlight, firewood, extra toilet paper/paper towels, beach towels, laundry supplies, dish soap, etc. Check-Out Instructions 1. Please wash and dry all dishes and put away in cabinets. 2. All trash must be tied and bagged and left on front porch, housekeeper will dispose of. If you are staying for an extended stay there is a dumpster near the chicken house 3. Sweep/Mop up any dirt, food, or spilled items on all floors. 4. Please do not leave fires unattended. Extinguish prior to check out. 5. Please lock all doors and windows. Please turn off all lights. 6. Please place keys back in lock box. 7. Please wipe up any spills in the bathroom/kitchen on counter tops. 8. Please check for any personal items that you may have left behind. 9. When you leave TURN OFF A/C during summer months. Please leave the heat set, during the winter at 62 degrees or the lowest setting. ***We do request that you leave the cabin in a neat and orderly manner. Some cleaning supplies are furnished to help maintain it during your stay; otherwise you will incur an additional $100 cleaning charge, which will be processed on your credit card used to make the reservation! ** Please follow any other check out instructions at the property as advised by the owners as they may vary**  

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Welcome to our home! For the first time, this National Registry of Historic Places property is being opened for public use. From a pre-Revolutionary War fort, to the current modern renovations, to the blue prints of what is sure to become an oasis for getaways and events; this is not your typical weekend retreat on the river! This is an opportunity to support a historic treasure…while having a great time in a beautiful place! The Heiston-Strickler House, also referred to as “The Old Stone House”, began its’ life as an underground, stone fort with tunnel access to the Shenandoah River sometime in the early to mid-1700’s. In 1790, a two-story, stone structure was completed overtop the fort. Over the centuries, the property has had many facelifts. Wooden additions and out-buildings have been built, torn down and rebuilt. The tunnel has been flooded out and caved in. Thousands of acres of the original farmland have been divided off, sold, and rumor has it…some has been gambled away! All the while, the stone house itself has remained in the family of the original founder, Colonel Daniel Strickler. Paintings in the living room depict the house in varying stages over the last 200 years! In 2006, the current owners began one of the most thorough renovations the house has ever had! The interior was completely gutted to bare walls and dirt floor! The collapsing fort cellar was dug out, rebuilt, and reinforced with steel and concrete. The beautiful chestnut beams were exposed, repaired, and refinished. And of course, amenities had to be added! Central heating and air conditioning was made possible through bulkheads and creative use of interior walls. Solid knotty alder doors were placed throughout the home including a wonderful hidden door at the entry to the fort cellar. The downstairs was designed to include: a modern kitchen with electric range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator; a living area with a large stone fireplace; a laundry room equipped with high-efficiency washer/dryer; and a convenient half-bath. The second story has been transformed into two huge bedrooms and a massive full bathroom with a steam shower unit and a separate toilet room. Each bedroom has a queen size bed with luxury bedding, satellite television and a beautiful stone fireplace (Fireplaces` are decorative and nonoperational). At this time, the fort cellar and attic are not finished. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with avoiding use of these spaces. We will keep you posted when these spaces will be available for your enjoyment. The exterior of the house and the 5-acre property are in the infancy stage of renovation. The small front porch has undergone some repair due to weather and bug damage and now boasts a knotty alder door with a speakeasy, two large stagecoach lights, A wood addition was recently taken down due to its’ irreparable state (you can still see the outline of where it was on the east wall). There is a free-standing stone fireplace that was once part of an old summer kitchen which burned down long ago. Future plans for the exterior include landscaping, a sun room addition, in-law’s quarters, a detached garage and stone walkways. The Shenandoah River runs along the property approximately 100 yards from the house. Immediately behind the property there is a steep bank which does not allow much river access. If you follow the property line west you will enter onto approximately ¾ mile of riverfront which is manicured for use. The owners and operators of the surrounding 100-acre beef and poultry farm reside south of the Stone House. They too are descendants and family of Colonel Strickler and are as warm and welcoming as any country-folk you could ever meet! Don’t be surprised if someone stops down and invites you to a barbeque on the river or offers to tell you stories about the property. Next to the Snyder home is a small family cemetery which is as old as the stone house itself! Generations of loved ones including Colonel Daniel Strickler are buried there and are still being laid to rest there today. You are welcome to explore the area but please remain respectful of the residents and mindful that it is a working farm. The living room and bedrooms all have televisions with satellite access. There is wireless internet and telephone service throughout the house. A PlayStation and DVD player can be found in the living room. Feel free to bring some games and movies. Board games are in the trunk. See if you can find the hidden Fort Cellar door, but please do not enter! Although structurally secure the space is unfinished and you may come face to face with a lot of unwelcome eight-legged family members! Likewise, the attic door should remain locked. The space is utilized for HVAC access and storage by owners only until the next phase of upgrades! Shower is not as intimidating as it looks!! An operating booklet is in the bathroom. You must turn the computer on to operate the steam unit, jets, fan, or radio. The steam unit is set at a maximum temperature of 104 degrees; you will not want any hotter than that! It takes some time to get going so turn it on a few minutes prior to use and make sure the cabin doors are closed. The radio has to be tuned manually. Sorry there are no pre-sets. The shower heads can be utilized without the computer. There is a knob below the computer you can adjust to dictate the head you wish to use (handheld, rain shower, jets). The temperature knob is extremely sensitive!!! Do not crank up or you will scold yourself. Please start out with the current setting and make very slight adjustments as necessary. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, utensils, glassware, pots/pans, coffee pot, toaster oven and all typical appliances. Gas grill available.   Thank You for visiting and Enjoy your stay!! 28 miles to Massanutten Resort, 4 miles to Luray Caverns, 12 miles to the Thornton Gap entrance to the Shenandoah National Park, and the George Washington National Forest Storybook Trail is 12 miles away.   ***Pricing is based on 2 Guests; each additional Guest is $30/night per guest Children under 2 no charge***

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Historic home on the Shenandoah River

Unique benefits

Secluded Sleeps 2-6 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms 2 Queen Beds 1 Queen Air Mattress Hiking/Nature Trail from Cabin River Front Access River views during winter months Fully Equipped Kitchen Dishwasher Microwave Coffee Maker Toaster Toaster Oven Blender Garbage Disposer Washer/Dryer Iron/Ironing Board Linens Provided Central AC/Heat AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio Flat Screen TV DVD Player Satellite TV DVD in master bedroom Play Station 2 Game System WiFi Available NO Phone Available Assorted Movie Library Select Board/Card Games No Smoking Inside Covered Porch with Chairs Patio Area Patio Table & Chairs Campfire Area - Firewood NOT Provided BBQ Gasl Grill – propane provided Water Purification System Pet Friendly - $30/night per dog   ***Pricing is based on 2 Guests; each additional Guest is $30/night per guest Children under 2 no charge***

CANCELLATION: In the event a Guest wishes to terminate this agreement, Administration fees are non refundable and 25% of the base rental amount shall be forfeited if the cancellation is made more than 30 days in advance of the arrival date. If cancellation is within 30 days of the arrival date, 100% of the total rental amount shall be forfeited. (This includes cancellation of additional paying guest, pet fees, balance payments, changing dates, or linen fees) Rates are subject to change without notice. All balance payments will be charged if canceling during the 30 day non-refundable time span. We always suggest that you purchase travel insurance.