Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains | House in Boyce

10.0 (86 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Boyce House | Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains

4 Bedroom House in Boyce

The Play Garden is a charming renovated country home nestled on 20 acres in the heart of Horse/Hunt country at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Clarke County, Virginia. From the large veranda on top of the plateau you have the best view in the county of the bending Shenandoah River and there are up to 150 boxwoods of all varieties on the property. The house is surrounded by wineries and historic sites located an hour and 15 minutes west of Washington, DC, 25 minutes west of Middleburg/Upperville, 20 minutes east of Winchester, 10 min from Millwood, and 10 min from Berryville. The main house, which has been recently renovated, was built in 1908 and has been in our family since 1920 and maintained with loving care. The adjacent guest house is more contemporary and has the 4th bedroom.
In addition to the view there is a swimming pool and total privacy from the outside world, with basically no houses in view. The main house has three bedrooms (two kings and twin full size beds), a sleeper sofa in the den, 4 baths (two full and two half) and a large kitchen with double oven, washer/dryer, etc while the adjacent guest house has one full bath, a king bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living area. Both are tastefully furnished, including many antiques.
In the area you will be able to see and do the following (we have more info to send you upon booking):
- A multitude of WINERIES (including Delaplane Cellars, RDV Vineyards, Barrel Oak Winery, Veramar Winery, Bluemont Vineyards), BREWERIES (Dirt Farm Brewery, Bear Chase Brewery) and DISTILLERIES (Copper Fox, Catoctin Creek)
- Shenandoah River - with fishing and kayaking
- Appalachian Trail Hikes- Sky Meadows State Park
- Historic Middleburg
- Salamander Resort and Spa
- Watermelon Park for canoeing , tubing, fishing (though we have 8 kayaks and our caretaker can assist with logistics)
- Burwell-Morgan Mill, an historic water wheel grist mill and the most original operating Mill in the country, circa 1792 that grinds wheat and corn. Grinding days on weekends during May- October
- Shenandoah National Park
- Blandy Experimental Farm and State Arboretum of Va.
- Skyline Caverns
- Harper's Ferry
- The Long Branch Historic House and Farm
- Red Fox Inn (oldest continuous Inn in the U.S Middleburg, Va)
- Berryville Monastery (opened to public)
- Bear's Den Trail, Raven Rocks Trail and Hollow Brook Trail
- Millwood village, Locke Store
- Red Schoolhouse Antiques along with many other antique shops within 25 minutes
- Clarke County Farmer's Market, May-Oct
- Mount Airy Farmer's Market, year around
- Shenandoah Seasonal Farm Stand, May -Oct
- Horse Trail riding , ask for details
- Wilson's Animal Park (great for kids)
- Barns of Rose Hill (great venue for music)
- Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons
- Dinosaur Land (great for kids)
- Civil War Battlefield tours
- Revolutionary War sites
- Upperville Horse Show (oldest in the country)
- Golf , ask for details
Restaurants in the area:
- The Buttery, Millwood, Va.
- Ashby Inn and Restaurant, Paris, Va
- Hunter's Head Tavern, Upperville, Va
- The Berryville Grille, Berryville, Va
- Red Fox Inn, Berryville, Va
- L' Auberge Provencale, White Post, Va
- Hidden Horse Tavern, Middleburg, Va
- King Street Oyster Bar, Middleburg, Va
- Field and Main, Marshall, Va
- The Rail Stop, The Plains, Va
- Front Porch Market and Grill, The Plains, Va
- Girasole, The Plains, Va
- The Whole Ox, Marshall, Va
- Locke Store, Millwood, Va (great boutique food to take out or eat at Burwell-Morgan Mill meadow across the road)
- Camino Real Mexican, Berryville, Va
- Mario's Pizza, Berryville, Va (delivery)
- Fox Pizza, Berryville, Va (delivery)
- HorseShoe Curve (good bar with music as well) Bluemont, Va
- Sweet Nola's, Winchester, Va
- Union Jack Pub & Restaurant, Winchester, Va
- The Butcher Station, Winchester, Va
- Violino Ristorante, Winchester, Va
- Crush Bar, Winchester, Va
- Patsy's Pastry Pizzas, Winchester, Va
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Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains is located in Boyce. Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Internet, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Guest Services, Internet, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautiful Historic Home Overlooking Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Boyce has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Boyce, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
General
  • Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
  • German
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Travel crib
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Stair gate
  • Phone
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
Spa
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed;maximum event attendees: 16;max number 20, otherwise talk to owner
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: with pet fee and pet contract pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: max number 20, otherwise talk to owner parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Erica N.
Jul 30, 2025 10:12:32 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our family had a great time. The house has so much character and the location is beautiful.
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