Title: The spring house at Thistle Hollow - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6056902&destination=Harrisonburg%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=119302284&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The spring house at Thistle Hollow Vacation home in Harrisonburg with free breakfast ## Photo gallery for The spring house at Thistle Hollow ![Terrace/patio - The spring house at Thistle Hollow (Linville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119302300/119302284/w1024h1014x0y2909-6c30682b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The spring house at Thistle Hollow (Linville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119302300/119302284/w1024h1522x0y2654-5bd81268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - The spring house at Thistle Hollow (Linville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119302300/119302284/w1024h756x0y3037-5e135f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - The spring house at Thistle Hollow (Linville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119302300/119302284/w1024h1522x0y2652-c3099f0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The spring house at Thistle Hollow (Linville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119302300/119302284/473b155c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The spring house at Thistle Hollow, you can look forward to free breakfast, a firepit, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The spring house at Thistle Hollow Beautifully renovated spring house on the grounds of the 1800s Peter Breneman House. Soak up peace and quiet in one of the most beautiful corners of the Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy starry skies, sunrises, and birdwatching from your private porch. 9 minutes from Eastern Mennonite University, 13 minutes from James Madison University, and 45 minutes from the entrance to Shenandoah National Park. The spring house is a "tiny house". The interior is just 20' x 20', open floor plan, with a loft that's half that size. The main floor has a bed, kitchenette, living room, and bathroom with a sliding door. In the loft (accessible by a ladder) is a full-size futon mattress on the floor. The cottage is built over a spring that has been providing the water for the Breneman house for 150 years. The spring flows beneath the spring house and on to form the neighboring pond. My family and I live in the main house, and the spring house is across the backyard from us. You have the whole cottage to yourself. Your porch faces away from our home and other than cows on the other side of the fence sometimes, is quite private. Across the fence is a 30-acre meadow down to a creek. If you'd like to walk on the farm, let us know, and we can advise on the best route depending on cows and gates. We renovated the spring house with green design principles in mind. The cottage operates entirely off of solar power in the summer! We use energy-efficient hot water, heating and air conditioning, thick insulation, reclaimed wood and fixtures, non-toxic cleaning supplies, and line-dried linens as weather permits. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Music library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107510000/107507100/107507078/620276a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Harrisonburg Home - 2 Mi to Jmu! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Harrisonburg is home to this vacation home. Explore More Discovery Museum and Putter-A-Round Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore George Washington National Forest and Memorial Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atlantic Union Bank Center or University Park. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The spring house at Thistle Hollow Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen D. Nov 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great! ##### Karen D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsea L. Nov 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Springhouse was perfect for our one night stop! Greatly appreciated Ilse’s prompt, friendly, and clear communication before and during our stay. The house is situated well, facing away from the main house for privacy. The kitchen was well stocked and we appreciated the eggs and breakfast rounds! Fire pit came in handy for the chilly evening. Would stay here again for sure! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3857879c-451f-4bc4-8985-e826b792125c-1762189424252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bcf6f276-d8b2-41d8-962c-510d6bff6de3-1762189423850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chelsea L. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney K. Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an amazing stay! The hospitality was great and scenery was fantastic! ##### Whitney K. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025