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Welcoming Country Apartment
Our private apartment is a lovely retreat on a country road with mountain views. Come rest and rejuvenate in our quiet getaway or enjoy a scenic walk. We offer a full efficiency with wifi, Dish, and flatscreen TV for your enjoyment. Full kitchen, washer, dryer, and private patio for your use. We are located just three minutes from Sweet Briar College, 20 minutes from Liberty University, and 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Close to restaurants and downtown Amherst. Various orchards and historical landmarks dot the landscape. Come and enjoy!

Ultimate cabin in the mountains
This unique and secluded cabin sits on 75 acres in the Blue Ridge mountains. Enjoy the cozy wood fireplace, hot tub, charcoal grill, and fast, reliable fiberoptic internet if you need to get some work done while you're away. It has a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, and is pet-friendly (no pet fee!), so you can enjoy it with the whole family. There is a 4K 55” smart TV with apps, a Tesla LVL 2 charger, a cabinet full of board games, books, and plenty of items to entertain both kids and adults!

Cozy Mountain Cabin
Snuggled in the Blue Ridge. Secluded from the crowds. Experience your visit in an authentic log cabin. Spacious sleeping loft. Perfect romantic escape, friends getaway, or personal retreat. Workout area/sitting room. Fresh eggs (in season), wine, tea, coffee. 1G Internet, SMART TV. A/C. Less than 2 miles to Devil's Backbone and Bold Rock. Minutes from App. Trail, Wintergreen Resort, breweries, wineries, cideries, restaurants, horseback riding, hiking trails, outdoor concerts, & antique shopping.

Cascading Water with Acres to Explore
A completely private two bedroom apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, kitchen, home theater, grill and fireplace. In 20 acres of wooded seclusion, you can relax next to Harris Creek, watch deer in the yard, spot owls and bats or build a campfire and listen to the rushing water. On hot days, climb right in and cool off. Just 10 minutes to Downtown Lynchburg and 20 to Liberty University. Walmart, Food Lion and Sheetz only three miles. Perfect for a family memory or romantic get away!!

The Old Parsonage in The Blue Ridge
The Old Parsonage is the perfect place to spend your get-away days. you can even work from this "home away from home". We have installed high speed internet and TV, so you can stay Remote and Connected. Consider staying a week... or two! With spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in every direction, and a big country breakfast with fresh eggs from our free range chickens, you will feel right at home as soon as you arrive. Melt into the peace and beauty of Central Virginia.

Cozy Bear Rock Cottage with hot tub
Please read our house rules, especially those concerning occupancy and smoking. If you are interested in a 1 night stay please message us. If it works for our schedule we will probably approve it, especially if it's a weeknight. Escape to the mountains and experience the serenity of rural life at our charming 2-bedroom cottage. Situated along a peaceful country road in a farming and hunting community, this cottage offers a cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Woody’s🪵 Cabin in the Woods!
‼️PLEASE NOTE: The driveway is well-maintained gravel, but it is steep. To preserve its condition and avoid getting spinning tires, 4 wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended. Thank you for your understanding!‼️ Woody’s is the perfect place to rest and relax. This gem of a cabin is nestled in a beautiful part of Virginia, surrounded by the majestic George Washington National Forest. Woody’s is only 30 minutes from Madison Heights and 37 minutes from downtown Lynchburg.

Dee's Cozy Haven~Mountain Views, HOT tub
Need a quiet get-away? You've got the it!!! Enjoy the deck, HOT TUB, gorgeous mountain view and lovely night music. This home has a living room, furnished kitchen, bathroom, & bedroom with a queen bed on the main floor, 2 loft floor mattresses; basement has a full bed and bathroom. A gas grill and fire ring are provided. You will have Wifi, Roku TV screens, puzzles, card games, and corn hole. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby. This cabin is 15 min from the AT at mile marker 809.1.

Ms Maria's Place - make yourself at home, relax!
Newly renovated house on a quiet cove road .2 miles off of Rte 29 between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. The property includes high speed 100 Mbps Internet, a 65" Smart TV, gas grill, and a fire pit with outdoor seating. Enjoy visiting the local restaurants, orchards, wineries, and breweries. You will be a short drive from hiking Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Humpback Rock, Wintergreen, and James River State Park. The Lovingston Winery is just minutes down the road!

The Maury River Treehouse
Welcome to The Maury River Treehouse. This luxury timber frame cabin sits on the banks of the Maury River. The Treehouse was built almost entirely by local craftsmen making it a true showstopper! Located 9 miles from Lexington, Washington & Lee and Virginia Military Institute. It's a fisherman's dream, paddlers paradise or just a relaxing retreat! The true timber frame construction, stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen and park like setting will take your breath away!!

The Vixen House
This cozy and comfortable home is located within the charming Town of Amherst in a quiet neighborhood very close to Sweet Briar College. It is only a short drive from Lynchburg yet is also convenient to other area attractions, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Mt. Pleasant Scenic Area, Wintergreen Resort, and an assortment of local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, including the Rt. 151 "Brew Ridge Trail."

The Cabin at Morris Orchard.
Enjoy a peaceful stay in our early 1800’s log cabin. The Cabin sits at the heart of Morris Orchard, a Virginia Century Farm. From the cabin porch, you will look across the pond and enjoy a view of High Peak Mountain, apple orchards, hayfields, and cattle grazing in the pastures. The cabin has been beautifully renovated, preserving the charm and history of the cabin, while adding all the modern amenities you would expect.
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