Alpacas, Rolling Hills & Starry Nights – Peaceful 3-Bedroom Farm Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Alpacas, Rolling Hills & Starry Nights – Peaceful 3-Bedroom Farm Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Alpacas, Rolling Hills & Starry Nights – Peaceful 3-Bedroom Farm Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Archwood Green Barns Farmers' Market, Marshall Center, and Northern Fauquier Community Park. Barrel Oak Winery and Bull Run Mountains State Natural Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

Oct 29, 2024

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Fall foliage spectacular

Incredibly comfortable and peaceful. Surrounded by animals of all kinds and great hiking on the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cordon M.

Nov 3, 2019

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Fall Getaway

It was a wonderfully secluded location that was still close to some charming towns and national parks besides being a great location itself.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

carrie c., Portland Oregon

Sep 23, 2023

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This was the most magical place ever

I would love to return here every year. Mary and fam were so welcoming and their property is absolutely gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

Sep 30, 2022

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great place

Thanks, Mary!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Oct 16, 2023

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Quiet Retreat

Very nice place to stay that is generally convenient to several towns and eating places. Hosts were very nice and helpful and we enjoyed getting to know them and their animals. Look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Sep 19, 2021

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Perfect Family Getaway

Our family of 5 had a fun, relaxing stay at Mary’s farm. The property, home, pool, host, and alpaca are all amazing. It was a perfect weekend getaway for our family. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Apr 14, 2021

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Great Getaway Near DC

We had a great few days staying at the cottage on this working farm. Communicating with our hosts was super easy and they were very welcoming. Our daughter loved being around the animals. Drivable to a lot of great hiking trails. We would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

gen r.

Sep 18, 2024

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Create Your Own Wine Country Spin Off

We had a fantastic girls weekend in Alpaca Country. The cottage is decked out in African decor and surrounded by alpaca and horses. It’s very quiet and comfortable. Our host Mary met us and toured the unit and was always willing to help out. The grounds are gorgeous and there is a little store where you can purchase alpaca wool productsThere are several wineries nearby and we made meals in week equipped kitchen. .

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Jul 9, 2023

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July 4th Escape from the City

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Mary's alpaca farm. The cottage is well appointed and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay as a family of four. We loved the location overlooking the horse pastures and my kids adored meeting all of the animals on the farm (alpacas, horses, cats, dogs and a cockatoo). We also loved Mary's pool and pool house, such a bonus to use those lovely facilities. Mary is a wonderful and gracious host and we cannot wait to visit again! As a Fourth of July bonus, we could also watch the Great Meadows fireworks from the cottage and didn't have to leave to experience a great fireworks show.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Jul 16, 2021

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Awesome and Unique Stay

My family had a great time at the Alpaca farm. We used it as a peaceful base of operations to make visits into DC and it functioned perfectly as that. The grounds are vast, quiet and beautiful. Mary was a great host and made us feel welcome and at home. The place was clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of supplies. Make sure you take care of any online activity before you arrive as there is minimal cellular service and the WiFi is pretty slow. Overall, I would recommend this stay without hesitation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Jul 17, 2021

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Wonderful country setting

We visited Cedar Hill Farm with our four granddaughters who absolutely loved it. Mary kept their attention as she told them all about her alpacas. They would have stayed all day with them and especially loved the babies. The cottage was perfect and had plenty of room for the six of us. It was perfectly equipt and the views from each room was spectacular. The girls were planning their next visit on our drive back home. We highly recommend a visit to Cedar Hill Farm.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Oct 10, 2022

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Fabulous farm stay property in great location!

Farm life at its best! Heaven on earth! We were greeted by Symba, Angel and Guissepe grazing freely in the front yard of the comfortable cottage. The views from the cottage were awesome and it was furnished and stylishly decorated with comfort in mind. Fascinating history, super experience! Mary was a superior host and is a special person full of positive energy. It was a treat to to meet Jay and to learn about his Safari adventures via the wonderful book he’d written. Wow is about the best single word to describe this adventure!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

May 29, 2022

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Quick family getaway for MDW

We were looking for a change of scenery and outdoor fun for our toddler over the long weekend and this place fit the bill! The cottage itself is comfortable and clean but the highlight is the property, the views, and the hosts Mary and Jay. They were so welcoming and taught us all about the alpacas. Our daughter loved getting to interact and feed them. In the evenings we went for dinner one night in Marshall and the next night in The Plains. Both beautiful quaint towns only 10mins away. If you’re looking to unplug and relax in a beautiful setting, this is a great option! We loved it and would certainly return. Thanks Mary!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H., Northwest Arkansas

Jul 31, 2023

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A splendid birthday at Mary's Alpaca Farm

My family and I gathered for a few days at Mary's Alpaca Farm to celebrate a milestone birthday. The location was in proximity to some family in the area, which is how we serendipitously found this lovely property. It's about an hour drive from DCA and well worth the drive. Mary is a genuine pleasure to work with and know. The accommodations were terrific with beautiful art and furnishings throughout the cottage, pool house, and beyond. Everything we could ever need and more was on-hand. The grounds themselves were impeccable and gorgeous. Mary was the most engaged, hard working, and accommodating host I've ever worked with. She is one of a kind and extremely generous with her time and attention. The kids loved the Alpacas, the pool, and all the pets and animals around the farm. An incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience. Lucky we found it and I'll be surprised if we don't make it back sooner than later!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Jun 27, 2023

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A Wonderful, Unique Experience!

We were fortunate enough to spend a couple of days at Mary's Alpaca Farm recently. Her property is beautiful; over 100 acres of green pastures, rolling hills, and of course, alpacas! Our family of four arrived on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by Mary at her home. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we then followed her to the lovely guest house where we were staying. Mary's husband is an award-winning photographer and writer, and the home is decorated with the art and collectibles of his favorite subject, Africa. It was a visual feast! The couches and beds are very comfortable and the home well stocked with all the supplies and snacks one would need! And now for the best part: The animals! Mary allowed us inside the pen to interact with the alpacas and our daughter got the opportunity to bottle feed one of the babies who was rejected by its mother. We learned so much from Mary about these intelligent and docile animals. She even arranged for us to meet the donkey and two beautiful horses that live on her sister's property! There's also an adjacent shop where Mary sells the alpaca poop for fertilizer and beautiful clothing made from alpaca hair. We all can't thank Mary enough for her hospitality. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Aug 22, 2021

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Nature nature nature

The property was lovely. Absolutely stunning and beautifully decorated. Lots of neat books in the house. Beds were comfy. Towels were plentiful and plush. The throw carpet in the second bedroom was glorious and fluffy!!! Some minor wear and tear in the house. Some flys and drain flys in the house but no big deal. Beautiful views out of almost every window. You could see some of the alpacas out of every window in the primary bedroom, living room, and dining room. I spent every morning watching them feed the alpacas. The 2 other bedrooms and kitchen gave you up close views of the deer (especially babies). Mary (lovely hostess) met us at the house when we arrived. She had sent a message to call her a half hour before we arrived but I had no cell service until we were just about there. My bad. We got to pet some alpacas and meet a one day old baby which was incredible. We spent some time in the pool but the rule page said not to spend all day there so we tried to be mindful of that. We took a drive to the Luray caverns..which was gorgeous. We took a drive on skyline dr..equally incredible. Plenty to do around if you look. Thanks for letting us stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitch C.

Jul 9, 2023

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The escape we needed

The stay with Mary was incredible. It feels like it was a dream… everything was perfect, from checking in and touring the property to relaxing by the pool. We hope to escape to this magical place again very soon! We highly recommend and if you go, tell Peggy Betsy and Sunshine hello for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Aug 28, 2022

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Amazing getaway!!

We had the most delightful stay on this magnificent property! Mary was such an awesome and charming host and the property is even prettier than pictured. We’ve stayed at many properties and this one was by far the best. The kids loved the pool, playing in the creek and loved waking up to the alpacas and horses every morning. We hiked Shenandoah National Park one day and also found a small family friendly zoo called zoofari one day. We definitely want to come back some time soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Aug 24, 2022

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wonderful place with wonderful hosts

Gorgeous property with hosts who are more than happy to introduce guests to the alpacas. Loved it and hope to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Jul 28, 2022

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Getaway perfection!

We truly enjoyed this unique getaway! The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, complete with everything you could need. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the setting was nothing short of idyllic. The pool is gorgeous and the property is paradise! Mary was a wonderful host, and we are so thankful for her. We had a BLAST and can't wait to go back and see Mary and our precious alpaca friends!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Jul 21, 2022

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Peaceful retreat w a lovely host

Mary is a great host. The place is beautifully decorated with views of the alpacas right outside During the day we visited all the beautiful parks around the area and swim in the pool in the afternoon. Much needed R&R retreat. The grounds had a lot of wildlife which kept our 2 yo busy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Apr 23, 2022

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A trip to heaven.

This was surely our best mini vacation ever. Mary makes the alpaca experience wonderful in so many ways. There was even a baby born the night we arrived and we saw it take its first steps on little wobble legs. The cottage had amazing art everywhere and we especially enjoyed delightful books. Mary took us on a tour of her house which is filled with magnificent statues, art and memorabilia of Africa. We learned a lot, particularly about Marys Alpaca Poop which is the world’s best plant fertilizer

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN C., North Potomac, MD

Feb 18, 2022

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A+++

Very responsive, beautiful property, relaxing stay. Enjoyed interacting with all the animals. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Jan 11, 2022

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Alpacawesome!

This was awesome, kids had a blast, the property is gorgeous and the cottage is warm and welcoming. Loved it and can't wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Dec 27, 2021

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Wonderful getaway on a beautiful property

Our family just returned from a wonderful vacation on the Alpaca Farm. Mary greeted us as we arrived and gave us a tour of the property, including the alpacas! My boys got a kick out of petting the alpacas and learning their names. The guest house was perfect for our family. The master bedroom is huge, the kitchen was well stocked. Lots of towels, and everything was clean. We loved the space. The location of the property itself truly cannot be beat. It's barely an hour outside DC and close to conveniences, but it truly feels like the country with rolling farms and lots of animals. The hot tub was really the icing on the cake! We've done a number of local VRBO weekends and this was by far the best. Mary knows how to host, and all the thoughtful details were much appreciated. We can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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