This IG-worthy poolside cottage is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley on the grounds of the historic Snapp House. It overlooks formal gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola (with swinging daybeds), and a rolling landscape. The custom-designed lofted space is modern and light-filled. Window walls open up on both ends to provide a glorious through-breeze all year long. The perfect glamping experience! The open and vibrant cottage overlooks the pool, gardens, and rolling grounds. It offers a living area with a dedicated workspace (or game table), an adjoining bedroom alcove and sleeping loft, a kitchen wall, a bathroom with an outside shower, and a pantry area with a washer and dryer. With the exception of the sleeping loft (only accessible by ladder), the space is all on one level. This host includes a desirable 1pm check-in and check out (whereas most offer a 3 PM check in and an 11 AM check out) giving you the bonus of having full half days on either end of your reservation! LIVING. The living area features a remote-controlled gas fireplace, an 55-inch smart TV with a Sonos sound bar and surround sound, and a table-sized desk overlooking the pool and property. SLEEPING. The bedroom alcove offers a king-sized bed and can be closed off from the rest of the space by way of sliding a large pocket wall between the living and bedroom area. A loft that overlooks the living space (only accessible by ladder) provides two additional twin beds and is made available for parties that book with more than two people. COOKING/COCKTAILING. The kitchenette wall is outfitted with a 24” Liebherr refrigerator and freezer, a 24" Smeg microwave/oven combo, an induction burner, a sink and dishwasher, and an undercounter ice maker. Appliances include a coffee pot, a Nespresso machine, an electric tea kettle, a Vitamix blender., a convection toaster oven, a Zojirushi rice pot, a toaster, an ice cream maker, a juicer, and an air fryer. In addition, an adjacent tiered flagstone patio offers a Weber gas grill and a built-in firepit is encircled with 4 Adirondack chairs. A propane-fueled pizza oven and an electric smoker are also available for guest use. DINING. The footprint of the cottage is significantly expanded when the window walls are opened up to the private patios. On one end, step out onto a large private terrace with an outdoor dining table and chairs overlooking the pool and property. On the other end, step out with your coffee to a small patio adorned with a retro bistro table surrounded by mature landscaping and roses. SHOWERING. The jewel-box bathroom features Duravit fixtures and includes an exterior door to the outdoor shower and changing area with direct access to/from the pool area. POOL & GROUNDS. Feel free to wander the grounds, crossing over the creek to the "back 40." Enjoy the 40’x20’ saltwater pool which is typically opened by April (note that the spa in pictures is inoperable). Spend a quiet moment in the formal garden or “snooze read” the afternoon away in one of two daybed swings under the shade of the huge wisteria-covered pergola. Guests who have rented the cottage are welcome to pop a tent and camp out, while availing yourself of all the cottage "facilities." The pool will remain open as long as water is in the 70s, which is typically between April and through most of October. GYM OPTION. The use of an 850 square foot private gym with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the property is furnished with cardio equipment (treadmill and cross trainer), commercial gym stations, free weights, yoga and Pilates equipment (including a Balanced Body chair and Allegro reformer). It may be arranged for use at an additional cost depending on length of stay and whether the owners are staying on property.