Adorable Cabin at Trout-Stocked Paddy Run Surrounded by GWNF and Hiking Trails
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Adorable Cabin at Trout-Stocked Paddy Run Surrounded by GWNF and Hiking Trails
Back Creek, Virginia, 22654
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Wi-Fi in public areas
Hiking
Billiards room
Table tennis room
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Mountain climbing
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Property Description
Welcome to the Dudley at Half Moon. The name reflects our grandfather who built the cabin and aptly describes the face of Half Moon Mountain seen from the property. View our companion cabin the Chester at Half Moon (an adjoining tract) or utilize both for two family vacations!
This updated two story modest cabin is perfect for your getaway! The cabin features an open floor plan and is perfect for a couple's romantic weekend, a group of friends, or for family gatherings! The 58 acre grounds offer you plenty of space to unplug and enjoy a cabin version of "glamping".
Our Vision:
Stop at Strasburg Food Lion or Woodbine Farm Market for groceries on the way in and cook nice dinners in a fully equipped kitchen. We provide spices and some condiments so you don't have to. Enjoy dinner on the covered front porch. Make homemade pasta with the pasta maker. Or unwind with a glass of wine (a complimentary bottle is provided) in the outdoor Pavilion.
The next morning, relax with french press coffee or expresso (we provide!) on the front porch at sun up and watch the deer graze after a sound night of sleep in our comfortable and luxurious beds. You'll never get a better night's sleep. Or walk the property as the sun is coming up - it truly is stunning.
Put dinner in the crockpot and spend the day at a local winery or enjoy nearby hiking (you can throw a rock to the GWNF). Vance's Cove is a short walk away. Paddy Gap (a stocked trout stream) runs through the property - bring fish home for dinner on the grill. Visit Shenandoah National Park or the Archery Camp not far away.
After dinner, lie around in the evening in our fully reclining seating to watch movies or play games on the card table. Cable TV allows access to a full selection of channels and to keep up with the world - although you won't want to. A pool/ping pong table provides hours of fun for the competitive. Or settle in with a good read from our stocked book case.
Walk the paths for a gorgeous view of Half Moon; first thing in the morning with fog rolling off the fields (coffee in hand) is the MOST spectacular.
Nature and wildlife are all around. Listen to the whippoorwills call at night, or view the brightly lit stars. Eagles, hawks and bluebirds to name a few. Fishers (a mustelid mammal) and turkeys add to the list of wildlife not seen in the city!
The water sometimes (rarely) has a sulfuric smell and although treated, we personally prefer not to drink for coffee, drinking, etc.... Please be prepared to bring water and paper products you will need- we do share what we have but only in base amounts. Alternately, feel free to leave yours behind.
Please know we are a family who enjoys sharing our property with you and ask you return the property to us in the same condition as it was provided. We ask you remove your own garbage. Because this ask has not always been respected, we do ask for a trash removal fee if you do not. We also ask please do not invite guests or bring pets if not included in the reservation. Due to the remote location, we do have a security device on the front exterior of the home to monitor the driveways; we do not monitor the entrance to the home itself.
The property is gorgeous and quiet so allow the stresses of the city to fall away. You will hate to leave and want to return soon - just 1 hour from Northern Virginia!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:All trash must be removed from property no later than the time of departure, please include used grill foil and food in the refrigerator..No RVs allowed on the property; no reservations from within a 50 mile radius. Please return our home to us in the same condition as provided to you.,NO food outside - wildlife is around! Due to proximity to the National Forest, as well as high winds, no fires please outside of the grill..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 30.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Cedar Creek Winery LLC
(3.5 km)
Landmarks: Wicked Oak Farms & Vineyard
(5.2 km)
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
3 single beds 1 sofa bed and 4 queen beds
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9.8/10
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75 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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Guest User
October 27, 2025
We're already thinking about our next return! If you're looking for seclusion and direct hiking access, this is it.Pros:- ample throw blankets made the space super cozy- plentiful comfortable seating - lots of cookware, but be prepared to bring your own sharp knives - on-site entertainment w/ ping pong, billiards, frisbee golf- mostly freshly mowed, open yard space - perfect place to bring your pup (bowls and stand included, gate on deck)Cons:- ping pong balls were unusable, so we had to buy our own - some of the puzzles were very old and missing pieces- bunk beds were more comfortable than the actual bed- streaming services unavailable on older TVs Things to note:- 1br and an open sleeping space in the basement, not 2 br - I wouldn't count on fishing 100% of the year, as the water levels were much too low - Prepare to be unplugged, as there was little to no cell service and wifi was on the slower end - Would be nice to have a porch/entryway light
brandy l.
October 14, 2025
This was our second stay at this property. It was very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Our children and dogs love exploring the fields, trails and fishing. Even though it rained half of our trip we still had plenty to do. Between playing pool, sitting on the covered porch or just curling up watching a good movie, it was great!!! Hope to return again!
Rebecca M.
October 7, 2025
My husband and I rented this gem for 3 nights to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We were thrilled with the remote location! It was exactly what we were looking for. Our 4 legged pooch enjoyed his stay as well. The owner even had a neighbor deliver some goodies from a local bakery to celebrate our special anniversary. We will definitely be back!
Brittany M.
October 11, 2025
Overall we enjoyed our stay. A lot of bugs inside the property though so that made us a bit uncomfortable. Some are to be expected but for us it was a bit much. Would have appreciated extra paper towels, trash bags and toilet paper available in the house. There was 1 additional role in the house and no additional trash bags. I knew we had to remove our trash from the property but wasn’t aware we also needed to bring trash bags. Thankfully we had a few grocery bags with us from when we arrived. Just minor inconveniences.
Wayne L.
August 25, 2025
Everything was just as explained! The host was quick responding, hospitable and super kind! Beautiful location with tons to do. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
Nicole D.
July 26, 2025
Loved the property, very peaceful. We enjoyed the game room and walking the property. Host was very helpful!
Erica F.
July 11, 2025
Hidden Gem
Everything was wonderful and it has that quality of making you feel comfortable and right at home the minute you walk in.
Darren W.
June 30, 2025
Great stay.
Amazing stay and amazing property. Has all kinds of things to keep entertained and tons of comfortable places to relax. Nice and peaceful and the host was great with communication.
Bonnie G.
June 7, 2025
Birder's paradise! My Merlin app identified 51 unique birds. We come back to the cabin again and again. It is a great place to unwind and escape from a busy life.Carla is a wonderful and responsive host. We will be back!!
Services & Amenities
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Wi-Fi in public areas
Hiking
Off-site
Billiards room
Table tennis room
Billiards room
Table tennis room
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Health & wellness
Billiards room
Table tennis room
Mountain climbing
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Activities
Gaming area
Fishing
Off-site
Facilities for children
Kids' board games/puzzles
Children's toys
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 30 years old
Property host
200 Half Moon LC
Speaks: English
About this property
Welcome to the Dudley at Half Moon. The name reflects our grandfather who built the cabin and aptly describes the face of Half Moon Mountain seen from the property. View our companion cabin the Chester at Half Moon (an adjoining tract) or utilize both for two family vacations!
This updated two story modest cabin is perfect for your getaway! The cabin features an open floor plan and is perfect for a couple's romantic weekend, a group of friends, or for family gatherings! The 58 acre grounds offer you plenty of space to unplug and enjoy a cabin version of "glamping".
Our Vision:
Stop at Strasburg Food Lion or Woodbine Farm Market for groceries on the way in and cook nice dinners in a fully equipped kitchen. We provide spices and some condiments so you don't have to. Enjoy dinner on the covered front porch. Make homemade pasta with the pasta maker. Or unwind with a glass of wine (a complimentary bottle is provided) in the outdoor Pavilion.
The next morning, relax with french press coffee or expresso (we provide!) on the front porch at sun up and watch the deer graze after a sound night of sleep in our comfortable and luxurious beds. You'll never get a better night's sleep. Or walk the property as the sun is coming up - it truly is stunning.
Put dinner in the crockpot and spend the day at a local winery or enjoy nearby hiking (you can throw a rock to the GWNF). Vance's Cove is a short walk away. Paddy Gap (a stocked trout stream) runs through the property - bring fish home for dinner on the grill. Visit Shenandoah National Park or the Archery Camp not far away.
After dinner, lie around in the evening in our fully reclining seating to watch movies or play games on the card table. Cable TV allows access to a full selection of channels and to keep up with the world - although you won't want to. A pool/ping pong table provides hours of fun for the competitive. Or settle in with a good read from our stocked book case.
Walk the paths for a gorgeous view of Half Moon; first thing in the morning with fog rolling off the fields (coffee in hand) is the MOST spectacular.
Nature and wildlife are all around. Listen to the whippoorwills call at night, or view the brightly lit stars. Eagles, hawks and bluebirds to name a few. Fishers (a mustelid mammal) and turkeys add to the list of wildlife not seen in the city!
The water sometimes (rarely) has a sulfuric smell and although treated, we personally prefer not to drink for coffee, drinking, etc.... Please be prepared to bring water and paper products you will need- we do share what we have but only in base amounts. Alternately, feel free to leave yours behind.
Please know we are a family who enjoys sharing our property with you and ask you return the property to us in the same condition as it was provided. We ask you remove your own garbage. Because this ask has not always been respected, we do ask for a trash removal fee if you do not. We also ask please do not invite guests or bring pets if not included in the reservation. Due to the remote location, we do have a security device on the front exterior of the home to monitor the driveways; we do not monitor the entrance to the home itself.
The property is gorgeous and quiet so allow the stresses of the city to fall away. You will hate to leave and want to return soon - just 1 hour from Northern Virginia!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:All trash must be removed from property no later than the time of departure, please include used grill foil and food in the refrigerator..No RVs allowed on the property; no reservations from within a 50 mile radius. Please return our home to us in the same condition as provided to you.,NO food outside - wildlife is around! Due to proximity to the National Forest, as well as high winds, no fires please outside of the grill..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 30.About events:No events allowed.
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