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Virginia's Most Wishlisted Airbnb Is 90 Minutes From DC — and It's Right in Our Backyard

Posted by Chris Colgan on April 27th, 2026

A Front Royal mountaintop cabin just claimed the title of Virginia's most sought-after Airbnb for 2026 — and it says more about our regional real estate market than you might expect.

Why it matters: Front Royal isn't just a weekend escape. It's an emerging short-term rental market sitting less than 90 minutes from Washington DC, with mountain views, Shenandoah Valley wineries, and Shenandoah National Park at its doorstep. When a property here tops a national Airbnb ranking, the real estate market is paying attention — and so am I.

The property: Airbnb released its annual most wishlisted listings across all 50 states, and Virginia's #1 spot went to Doah House — officially listed as the "Mountaintop Retreat with Wood-Fired Hot Tub" in Front…

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