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Once Upon a Mountain

974 Cross Mountain Road, Luray, VA 22835
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Once Upon a Mountain
Ranked #2 of 16 Luray B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 128 Reviews
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  • Hot tub(8)
  • Skyline Drive(4)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
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Alameda, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

If you find yourself in or near the D.C. area and need to get away from the heat, concrete and car horns. This is the place. Classy, quiet and at the top of a mountain with spectacular views. Two summers ago my husband and I were on our way from Michigan to North Carolina when we stumbled upon this place... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Just back from a wonderful weekend at 'Once Upon a Mountain'. This B&B is a gem in the Shenandoah Mountains. The first thing Christa did was offer me a glass of wine to enjoy in the hot tub. What a view! Doesn't get any better than this!!!!

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Lorton, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We absolutely loved our stay at Once Upon a Mountain! The home was absolutely lovely, welcoming and very clean. The innkeeper, Christa, was everything in a hostess you would want! We stayed in the "Sleeping Beauty" room. It was perfect. The bedding was wonderful, the towels were so luxurious, and the decor was so homey! We were only able to... More

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Rockville, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Two friends and myself spent a weekend here and had the most wonderful time. the rooms are lovely, the breakfasts delicious,and Christa, the owner made us feel , very much at home. We highly reccomend this B&B and have already made reservations to come here with our husbands What a beautiful place on the mountain top

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Reading, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We stayed here for 3 lovely nights in the Sleeping Beauty room. The views from our room were excellent, and the food was great - each day something different was served to us. Christa (the owner) was very welcoming and provided us with ideas, a hiking book and maps to make visiting the area really easy. The atmosphere with the... More

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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I hate to be the only one to complain about this B&B, especially since I really wanted to love it. The proprietor was very nice, and that counts for a lot. Sadly, when the room is as filthy as the "Princess and the Pea Suite", nice just won't get you through it. Part (or much) of the problem comes down... More

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mtninnlady, Owner at Once Upon a Mountain, responded to this review
May 19, 2012

Dear Guest, I only wish you had come to me with your issues about the room. I would also gladly refund or extend another weekend to you. Given all the "excellent" reviews and my 5-star rating makes me look at the Princess on a Pea room with a new critical eye. thanks, Christa More

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We have just experienced an excellent overnight stop at Once upon a Mountain. The views of the mountains from the house are breathtaking and our host could not have been more welcoming and informative about the area. Although out of town, we were provided with good details of the directions to take and had no difficulty in reaching our destination.... More

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Philadelphia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

My husband spent three nights at Once Upon A Mountain - it was fabulous! Christa has a way of making you feel comfortable and welcome - like you are a long lost friend stopping in for a visit. The resident dog, Willie is absolutely adorable, well trained and has good manners. The entire house had such a warm and cozy... More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

My wife and I had a great weekend and reconnecting that was well overdue. Christa was a fantastic host and created a wonderful breakfast and great coffee to boot. We were treated like family! Christa's friend Mike was equally nice and we even enjoyed cocktails with them at The Mimslyn Inn where Mike had courage enough to get up in... More

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Bridgewater, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Our weekend at Once Upon a Mountain was fabulous. The views are incredible and the area is beautiful. Our room was warm and cozy and the food was delicious. The real treat was spending time with and getting to know Christa. She is a gracious host, an interesting person and a wonderful cook. We have stayed many places, but our... More

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