As part of our "Top 10 of Houfy" Feature series, I recently reached out to Stephen and Virginia Birstler, owners of The Tiny Red Barn in Lanexa Virginia. (United States)

The Tiny Red Barn is the getaway you didn't know you needed, until you took it. Located in Lanexa, Virginia, midway between Richmond and Williamsburg, The Tiny Red Barn is a 26 acre haven of heaven on earth. The property features heavily wooded land with rolling hills and trails and is located in the Diascund Reservoir, offering boating, fishing, picnic areas and plenty of wildlife.

The Tiny Red Barn has the aesthetic of a tiny horse barn, but it's actually a comfortable and spacious floor plan (1000 Sq Ft) with a stylish kitchen, featuring one of the most amazing wall murals I've ever seen.

The industrial styled bath offers a funky, cool vibe you might not expect in a barn (country living with modern amenities? Yes, please.)

Comfortably sleeping 6 people, The Tiny Red Barn offers a Primary Bedroom with King Sized bed, and a loft area with two Queen beds.

The living room offers ample seating for your family gathering.

The property sits atop The Knoll, which overlooks the reservoir and is surrounded by canopies of pine trees and hardwoods.

It also offers beekeeping, egg layers (Fresh eggs for breakfast? You'll think you died and went to heaven!) and soap making classes.

The Tiny Red Barn is also home to the Brat Pack, 6 rescue Donkeys aptly named Frank, Dean, Sammy, Joey, Dominic and Chester. They love to be fed and groomed by their owners and their guests!

Stephen and Virginia opened The Tiny Red Barn in April of 2021, and have been listed on Houfy since it's inception. The Tiny Red Barn is listed on Facebook and Instagram. It's also listed on Google. In fact, I found about 2 1/2 Google pages of the property, making The Tiny Red Barn easy to find and book online. Both their Facebook and IG pages direct you back to their website, and their website booking link is to their Houfy listing. In fact, all of their marketing directs back to Houfy. Though Stephen and Virginia list with two of the "other guys," as well, in 2023 they received the majority of their bookings from Houfy!

I asked Stephen and Virginia what they think makes them successful on Houfy. They shared, "a successful short term rental must be in a desired location for vacations and events. Providing a 5 star experience is essential. Our location provides all of this."

The Tiny Red Barn is the best of both worlds, providing a quiet getaway without all the hustle and bustle of the big city, while also being close to touristy areas like Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Williamsburg,Virginia's largest waterpark Water Country USA, and William and Mary College.

Want to book your next stay at Stephen and Virginia's property? Click here! The Tiny Red Barn