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This caboose is a work of love and every bit is used so that it will be comfortable, fun and efficient. It is perfect for a couple or small family. The interior has been refurbished with western red cedar walls, cherry floors, and the original curved wood ceiling. Throughout the caboose are railroad memorabilia including signal lanterns, pictures of cabooses in action, marker lights and information about the history of cabooses. The bedroom has a double captains bed, custom made by Ohio Amish craftsmen with a memory foam mattress and drawers underneath. The bath has a shower with on demand hot water. In the front galley area there is a 'daybed' and TV, as well as a small kitchen area. In the hallway is a ladder leading to the cupola, where small children can sleep on mats and sleepin...This caboose is a work of love and every bit is used so that it will be comfortable, fun and efficient. It is perfect for a couple or small family. The interior has been refurbished with western red cedar walls, cherry floors, and the original curved wood ceiling. Throughout the caboose are railroad memorabilia including signal lanterns, pictures of cabooses in action, marker lights and information about the history of cabooses. The bedroom has a double captains bed, custom made by Ohio Amish craftsmen with a memory foam mattress and drawers underneath. The bath has a shower with on demand hot water. In the front galley area there is a 'daybed' and TV, as well as a small kitchen area. In the hallway is a ladder leading to the cupola, where small children can sleep on mats and sleeping bags. Outside there is a large brick patio with curved rock wall for outside activities. Here you will find a gas 'Hobo Fire' pit for cool evenings. A large stew pot holds wood fires for cooking hot dogs or toasting marshmallows on the patio. There is a gas grill for cookouts.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
Bedroom with full-sized captain's bed, 'daybed', kid-sized mats and sleeping bags in the copula lookout, indoor cooking area with mini refrigerator, stovetop, convection microwave, and coffeemaker, Full bath with shower, Flat screen TV, DIRECTV, Heat & air conditioning, Rear patio with outdoor seating, charcoal grill, and hobo fire pit.
This is the heart of the Shenandoah Valley with easy access to Interstate 81 and US Route 11. Only 2 miles from the famous Natural Bridge, Monacan Indian Village, Natural Bridge Caverns, Virginia Safari Park, Dinosaur Kingdom II, and the Pink Cadillac Diner. Just 12 miles north is Lexington, home of General Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and the impressive campus of Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute. This area is rich in history! Take a horse drawn carriage ride through the streets of downtown Lexington.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Caboose is suitable for 2 adults + 2 kids. Sleeping bags for kids in the cupola and linens for “daybed” in the main room provided.
NO SMOKING
Bedrooms
1 Full
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
Meet the host
Heather M
Hosting since February 2020
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 89%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: Limited interaction. But always available by phone.
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilities
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 PM • Check out by 11 AM
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 8 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
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