The Iris Inn

Fantastic.
With a picturesque setting out near the town of Waynesboro, VA, warm accommodations, and excellent service, the Iris Inn truly is as good as it gets. From the moment you check in, you are greeted with a smile and very well taken care of. We opted for the Deep Woods Suite — it did not disappoint! Big plus for being pet-​friendly, too!
Highly recommend and cannot wait to come back for another visit!

This BnB has a modern rustic vibe to it. The views are great and the location makes you feel as though you are miles away from all of your responsibilities. The host Glen is very welcoming and makes you feel right at home. The best part is how much the Iris Inn pays attention detail and offers wine tasting by the glass. Then if you like the wine and want to buy a bottle, you never have to leave because they sell it on the premises. If you like moscato, you’ll love what the Inn has to offer !

We were in town for a wedding, and thankfully we were able to book the last available room (the Deer Room). The room was cozy and the sheets were so nice that I didn’t want to get out of bed. The staff was really warm and welcoming. They made a real effort to talk to us and make sure we were enjoying our stay. We enjoyed eating breakfast upstairs, which was just outside our room. The view was nice and calming. I also loved all the outdoor seating, and my only wish is we had more time to enjoy it all. I highly recommend this place, and if we ever go again I would try to snag one of those cool cabins.

My wife and I spent four nights in one of the cabins. This was our second stay at the Iris Inn. The cabins are wonderful and very functional. The bed and especially the sheets are special (very soft and cozy). The service is very good. The breakfast is very tasty. The happy hour with wine (and other drinks) is a nice feature. There are several good restaurants in the vicinity (Staunton, Charlottesville). The Shenandoah National Park is close by and offers a lot of good hiking trails. We are sure that we will be back.

Great place to relax and enjoy the Monticello region. Super close to tons of wineries and outdoor activities. Dave and Heidi were so nice and very helpful. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had a great time. We visited about 5 – 6 wineries, great local restaurants in Charlottesville, and nearby Afton which as both breweries and vineyards. We even went horseback riding to a winery at the suggestion of the owners. We had a great time relaxing in the room and in the whirlpool tub. Breakfast was delicious every morning, filing, but light and healthy. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.
We had a room in the main house, wild flower to be exact. Next time we may try the cabins or hanks eagle nest that has an outdoor hot tub on the deck.

We stayed in a cabin at the Iris Inn for two nights and three days in June. Although we weren’t familiar with the area, we ended up visiting five different wineries, saw a polo match, and went horseback riding, all at the recommendation of the innkeepers Dave, Heidi, and Glen. They were as knowledgeable about the region as they were passionate, and we just felt very comfortable with their suggestions as we tried to determine which wineries would be the best fit for us. We even had a small tasting with Dave!
The cabin we were staying in was beautiful, clean, and spacious with every amenity we could have hoped for. Although the days were full and interesting in the surrounding area, we were almost disappointed that we simply didn’t set aside more time to relax and enjoy the view back at the inn (especially for the sunset.) We will definitely be back again, perhaps in the winter for a change of scenery.
Would definitely recommend to friends and family; don’t miss out on the incredible cabins!

We stayed one night here and had an excellent time. We stayed in one of the cabins which were pet– friendly so our two jacks felt welcome too. The unit was amazingly huge, with a loft and queen upstairs and a king downstairs, and a kitchenette, fireplace, and a big jacuzzi tub. We had a big deck overlooking the woods with plenty of seating. Very nice and quiet and comfortable.
Our hosts, Heidi and Dave were warm and welcoming and when we got here at about 11am they had the lunch we pre– ordered ready and nicely packed in a backpack so we could take off for our hike up to beautiful Crabtree Falls. The lunch was generous and delicious — more than we needed but yummy. We were a little dopey from the big lunch on the hike back down. We got back in time for a complimentary wine tasting in the main house. Tasting was a misnomer since we had full glasses of wine and they had a delicious cheese and fruit platter set out. We got to meet the other guests which was nice.
There is lots of dining options nearby — we went to Aberdeen Barn in Charlottesville — so the evening was a success.
They accommodated some of my husband’s special requests, including a birthday cake (for me!), chocolate-​covered strawberries and a bottle of chilled Chardonnay in our room. The hosts and management happily engaged in making the experience special.
Breakfast was from 8am — 9:30am to accommodate a variety of morning wake-​up times — today they served greek frittata, lemon poppy muffins, tomato slice and fresh fruit. Fresh OJ and lots of good quality coffee (coffee in the room too). I noticed that they had a special breakfast prepared for a vegetarian couple, and one for a gluten-​free guest so I’m assuming special diets are easy to order up.
The location is lovely — quiet and wooded with no other businesses anywhere near (secluded). We’re a little euphoric from the perfect spring weather — but I don’t think it’s skewed our outlook of this wonderful B&B. We plan on returning.

You should not stay anywhere in this region but the Iris Inn. The staff is great and views fantastic. It is so comfortable its like coming home each night just in a different place. They are always trying to be helpful and will do just about anything you need them to do. They know the best places in the area. The rooms are comfortable and mornings and sunset are spectacular. Wine social at night lets you meet people other guest. They will store doggie bags with leftovers… ask the question and they will try to get it done!

Great experience! Most of the inn was rented out due to a friends wedding party this past weekend. First we had a warm greeting from Heidi and got checked in quickly. We were staying in the wild flower room and needed a roll out bed. The bed arrive within 30 mins of being there. The room was extremely spacious and warm. It seriously felt like staying at a friends house. The view was soooo nice and serene. We didn’t really know what to expect. Just tagging along for the wedding. We were definitely pleasantly surprised.
Everything was in great condition and you can tell the owners care a lot about their property. Absolutely nothing was out of place or dirty in the whole place. They even made our beds and restocked the towels without us asking. We chatted with Dave a tad and I got such a good impression. I highly recommend this place for a weekend retreat. There are tons of wineries and some breweries. I’m sure there’s plenty of hiking places and other adventurous things to do too. I kept seeing signs for Shenandoah all over the area. Five stars for excellent service, excellent views, and a great overall experience.
*bed was so comfy!
** I saw on their Facebook they received excellent service from trip advisor for 2014.

Could not say greater things about the Iris Inn! The location is easily accessible, roughly 2.5 hours from DC. The view is gorgeous (you are tucked away on the side of a mountain), and nestled atop the trees. The town of Waynesboro is quaint with good food options and very friendly locals.
But it’s the cabins that will take your breath away! We stayed in a cabin for a mini-​moon, following our wedding, and could not have been more pleased. You could stay, without needing to leave. You have a full kitchen area and fridge, fireplace, large HD television, hot tub, king size bed, and an open floor plan with tons of windows and light. We will definitely return and are sharing our find with friends and family!

Words cannot describe how much my family loves The Iris Inn. But I’m going to try anyways. Just take what I write and multiply it by like 50!
My mom and her sister first found this gem a few years back. After their first stay my mom told me she HAD to take me down. Eventually we found a free weekend and the excuse of looking for mercury glass from antique stores for my wedding as a reason to go down (the mercury glass search was a bust). After that oh-​too-​short visit I was hooked.
Dave and Heidi are the proprietors of the Inn. They are good, friendly people that make you feel like you’re visiting really good friends or even family when you stay with them. To me they feel like a long lost aunt & uncle. I’m always excited to see them when I arrive and sad to say goodbye when it’s time to checkout. They have a beautiful greeter that’ll make you smile when you arrive. Her name is Katie. She doesn’t speak English, though. Oh yeah, she’s their boarder collie by the way.
As others have said, Dave is a wealth of knowledge of things to do in the area, where to eat and always has suggestions if you need help. Watch out for him though, he’s a fun guy and if you become a regular he just MIGHT cause some «trouble» (our visit over the weekend: Dave switched out my husband’s breakfast our last morning there with a tiny tiny bowl of cheerios, no milk, and a sliver of peach while my mom and I received the full breakfast I’ll describe later). We all laughed and my husband received his real breakfast plate. My mom, Dave and I had joked about it before my husband came to the table but we didn’t realize Dave was actually going to do it. Good times :) Dave also hosts a complementary wine time each evening. Head down to the dining area and see what wines he has open that day on the bar.
Heidi is as sweet as can be. The woman can cook like no one else. Her breakfasts are amazing. Our first morning this past stay we got to try a new item, breakfast burritos. They were so good. I ended up eating a 3^rd one. Actually, my husband made me split it with him he enjoyed them so much. Our other breakfast this stay was a request I had made when Heidi mentioned the day before she had not decided what to make for breakfast the following morning. My first time at the Inn she had made a fresh peach french toast, it almost tasted like peaches and cream. I’ve actually day dreamed about that french toast for the past almost 3 years!!! They were that good people. She made them again this past Sunday after I suggested them (along with fresh fruit, bacon and scrambled eggs) and they were just as good as I remembered them. A reminder to keep my day dreams alive and vivid. Syrup was served on the side but the large slice of french toast was so moist and full of flavor that I had a hard time taking away from the perfectness of it by adding syrup.
I’ve stayed in the Wildflower Room and the Deer Room. Each room has a mini fridge with some waters and sodas inside. On top of the fridge you’ll find two wine glasses, a wine bottle opener, an ice bucket and two Lindt Truffles (my favorite). The towels are large and fluffy. The bathrooms have two wash cloths and a 3^rd navy blue one for women to wash their face and not have to worry about leaving makeup all over a nice pretty white towel. There’s also a moist pre packaged towel to remove makeup, a small bottle of lotion, a small bottle of shampoo and a bar of soap. There is a box of tissues and a bottle of air freshener also in the bathroom. Each room has a comfortable bed, a desk area, sitting area, extra blankets and extra pillows and robes. They have a ton of TV channels but I haven’t watched much TV here. The Inn has a large two level deck with a tower that has a 3^rd level. This all faces west and is a great spot to camp out with a glass of wine (or other beverage of your picking) and relax. You can watch the sun set over the mountains or just see any birds or butterflies that happen to float by. Bring a book outside (either one you brought or one borrowed from their little study area) and get lost in the story while laying on the hammock. If you’d rather hang around the Inn but would like to still do something there are a good number of games on the bookshelves as well. ²⁴⁄₇ in the dining area you can help yourself to tea, hot chocolate and coffee. You can also help yourself to some fresh fruit and cookies. The cookies are really good.
This past year they added 6 cabins just out front of the Inn. This really opened up the area by removing trees. The Inn use to feel a little more secluded but now you also have a much better view of the mountains. I think next time my husband and I might try staying in one of the cabins. But I just love staying in the main building so much! I’ve been home for less than 24 hours and I’m already starting to think about when we can next get down to The Iris Inn… hopefully for longer than a weekend.

The cabin at Iris Inn exceeded expectations: view of the valley from a screened-​in porch/​hot tub, every imaginable amenity, and a great breakfast. Dave and Heidi were wonderful. Also recommend Blackfriars Theater in Staunton, if you’re in the area (
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Heidi and Dave are great innkeepers of n amazing property in Shenandoah. Had the pleasure of staying in the Hawks Nest suite with my girlfriend Jaime on Easter weekend. The Hawks Nest is new and very well kept with all the amenities you could ask for. The best part is the outdoor hot tub which faces a forest out back for privacy. It was perfect for staring at the stars.
The next day we went to get breakfast in the main building and Dave greeted us with a smile and served up some quiche Lorraine with a muffin and orange juice, simply delicious.
We spent the rest of our trip hiking but wish we had more time at the Iris Inn as we felt we weren’t able to experience all the perks of this wonderful bed and breakfast. We will definitely go back!

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Hawk’s Nest Suite just this past weekend, and the room, food, views, and innkeepers were all better than we could have ever expected! We even had a slight car mishap, and Dave and Heidi were more than willing to help us out.
Overall, the trip was extremely relaxing and we enjoyed every second of it. We recommend the Iris Inn to ANYONE just wanting to enjoy a peaceful respite from the stresses of the «real world.»

I had the pleasure of staying at the Iris Inn for my birthday over the New Year’s holiday. Heidi and Dave were immensely pleasurable and very friendly. I stayed in one of the suites adjacent to the main house and was absolutely stunned by the spaciousness and serenity it offered. The suite had two floors, each with a king-​sized bed. There was a gas fireplace, TV with a large cable package, and a jacuzzi tub that made for a remarkably relaxing stay.
The amenities were spectacular, and the rooms kept neat and clean. Dave and Heidi were more than helpful in locating activities in the surrounding area, and had great recommendations for local vineyards to visit. They were more than happy to keep up friendly conversation or let you find your own solace.
Breakfast was served during the nine o’clock hour in the main hall, and it was delicious. Home-​cooked poached eggs with a béchamel sauce, with hot coffee and fresh oranges. Newspapers were provided for those looking for some light reading, otherwise the conversation was cheerful and bright.
I would definitely come back out to The Iris Inn for a weekend away from the city. The views over the Blue Ridge mountains were enticing and awe-​inspiring. A lovely operation worth every bit of praise!

I have a friend who is a realtor. His mantra is «Location, location, location».
I have a vision about what a vacation should be. The theme is «location, location, location».
I want to be somewhere and I want to be everywhere. I want to be nowhere.
This area in Virginia is an enigma. It seems to be sparsely populated. It’s populated with worldly, classy people. It’s not populated at all. There is a 1:1 ratio of winery/​brewery/​cidery/​distillery per capita.
The Iris Inn is in the center of it all… but not really. It’s actually above it. Lying less than a ½ mile from busy I-​64, the Inn offers access to many points of interest without being consumed by them. It is near Staunton. It is near Charlottesville. It is near Waynesboro. It is near Skyline Drive. Restaurants, breweries, wineries, nature, education, etc, the Inn is within striking distance of all of it.
Thankfully, the Inn is maintained by a deserving couple that is both worthy of owning such a spectacular establishment and is representative of the local population. Dave and Heidi are from a storybook, a fairy tale really, and they renew your faith in mankind. Just when you think there aren’t any more nice people in the world, Dave and Heidi squash that thought. They are genuinely interested in your vacation. They not only want you to have a nice time, they want your stay to be the best thing that has ever happened to you. It possibly could be just that.
The Inn offers you a home-​away-​from-​home. Delicious breakfasts, beautiful views, comfortable rooms, a stoked fireplace, complimentary wine, reasonable rates, free no-​hassle WiFi, fully-​loaded Dish, etc.
The Inn is exactly what you look for in a place to stay during a vacation.
The best part? Staying at the Inn with your hosts Dave and Heidi allows you to enjoy your vacation without your temporary residence being a burden. It’s peaceful, quiet, relaxing, and exactly what I am looking for.
Thank you Dave and Heidi, we will be back.

My wife and I stayed in the Inn recently, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The Inn is large enough where you don’t feel like you’ve invaded someone’s home, but small enough to still be intimate. Heidi and Dave were not only extremely attentive to our needs, but took a real interest in ensuring that our stay was more than just an overnight. When we wanted a nature hike, they suggested a walk around Sherando Lake just 13 minutes away in GW National Park! When we wanted a bottle of wine… we enjoyed a tasting in their Great Room first! Enjoyed the hammock and quiet view overlooking Waynesboro. From the description, I thought the Inn would be burried in the woods. It had easy access off the highway, and was well positioned near the Afton Mountain vineyards. Breakfast was great too… and I highly recommend the picnic lunch!

Excellent getaway experience! This is my second time staying at The Iris Inn and this stay was as wonderful as the last. Dave, Heidi, and their Border Collie Katie are wonderful hosts. They are always ready with warm greetings, glasses of local VA wine and warm freshly baked cookies. The rooms are warm and cozy and most have access to the wrap-​around balony/​porch with breathtaking views of the valley. Heidi is an excellent cook– breakfast was always delicious and they accomodated our early schedule without any complaints. I highly recommend The Iris Inn for a quiet weekend away.

We had a lovely time. One of the few Inns which would accept our Bed and Breakfast gift certificate. We will definitely return.

Nothing like being welcomed by a friendly attentive border collie.
The owners were away when we came, but they had other family members running the joint. Everyone was super friendly, and the room we stayed in was awesome. I think it was called the Deep Woods Suite. It had two floors, so it would’ve been suitable for a family of four. But, it was very nice for just the two of us. The whirlpool hot tub fits two adults comfortably, and the gas fireplace adds the warmth and comfort I was looking for on this particular get-​a-​way. It was a great place to bring our dog for the weekend.
The breakfast was very traditional and very tasty. And, despite this place being pretty close to a major highway, I still felt like I was in the middle of nowhere.
I highly recommend it!