Secluded cabin/cottage in the middle of the woods for rent within 3 hours of DC?

I’m interested in a nature getaway weekend in the Shenandoah Valley, or anywhere within 3 hour drive of DC for that matter. Can anyone give recommendations on where to stay that is isolated/secluded/in the middle of the woods (basically I don’t want to see hordes of tourists as I step right outside)? The only things important to me are private bathroom and wood-burning fireplace, don’t care about phone/TV. Needless to say I would prefer to be close to trails, waterfalls/lakes, wineries and outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, fall foliage viewing, etc.

I always check http://www.homeaway.com/ and http://www.vrbo.com/ for vacation home options. Here are some that I found with your criteria.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p151807 $525/week, local activities: tennis, walking, cycling, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, mountaineering, roller blading.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p190608 $100/night

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p130761 $100/night

Massanutten Resort Virginia – Canoeing 1st time Down the Shenandoah River

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