Location: Bedford, Central Virginia, Virginia, USA (Bedford, VA - Less Than 45 Minutes from Roanoke or Lynchburg)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 3-6)
Keywords: Cabin
Nestled in a secluded dell, this log cabin boasts interior walls of polished cherry wood harvested from the nearby forest. A cathedral ceiling and meticulous craftsmanship welcome you to the interior of a jewel box. Sit in the spacious shade of a wrap-around porch and watch cloud shadows play across a facing mountain. Barbecue dinner on the rear brick patio. Listen to the songs of whippoorwills and katydids in the night, and see what the heavens look like miles away from light pollution.
This cabin affords privacy, but is only minutes away from the D-Day Memorial, a five-star restaurant, and cultural events sponsored by the Sedalia Center. In less than one hour, you can be kayaking or canoeing on the James River. Viewing Roanoke from the top of Mill Mountain. Strolling the campus of Liberty University.
This is a year-round facility. In winter, you can snuggle up in front of a wood fire and sneer at the wind fretting around the corners of this tight and well-insulated home. In spring, watch the dogwoods and redbuds bloom, and hike to the top of the nearby Peaks of Otter. Summer time, and the living is easy. Uninvited people and problems will have trouble finding you. In fall, the air is crisp, clear, cool. The leaves turn colors.
And a special someone will multiply your delight in the beauties of this setting.
~~~ Deposit information. Please read carefully ! ~~~
1. The damage deposit is $500, and is due at the same time you make your reservation.
2. To reserve your place, pay for it using our secure online credit card merchant account. We will e-mail you the link. If you cancel with less than 30 days notice, owner may keep the rental fee, but will refund the damage deposit. Please call if circumstances compel you to change your plans. Owner will reschedule if an alternate date is available.
3. IMPORTANT! Damage deposit will be remitted by company check within 14 days of departure date if there are no damages.
4. Upon rental request, the renter will receive a link to a secure third-party online service enabling them to pay by credit card.
5. CANCELLATION: All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation must be received 30 days prior to arrival or rentals paid are forfeit.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove : This is supplemental heating.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : The master bedroom comes with an attached private full bath.
- Double Bed (2) : The two upstairs bedrooms share the full bathroom between them.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Brick patio behind the cabin, with free standing fire pit.
- Lanai : Spacious wrap-around porch.
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Available at a WiFi hotspot located elsewhere on the property.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : $50 cleanup fee per pet is deducted from the damage deposit refund.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150/night .. $600/week
Pet cleanup fee: $50/pet, deducted from damage deposit.
You can pay using your credit card on our secure online shopping cart.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Tom Smedley, a veteran urban and regional planner, retired to Wheats Valley to raise apples, cattle, sheep, and children. A passionate outdoorsman, he enjoys welcoming people who share his appreciation for the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Why the Owner Chose Bedford
What can be achieved with local materials? Can you build a cabin with all the modern amenities from poplar logs and cherry lumber harvested and milled on site? If you have ever longed to build your own cabin in the woods, come see what a fulfilled dream looks like. Of course, you'll need to find a talented framing carpenter who can also do finish carpentry, then cabinetry.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Yes, you can see for miles and miles while sitting on the porch. However, this house is invisible from the road. A quick climb out of the dell, and you can hike for miles, all the way up to the Jefferson National Forest -- and beyond.
Property Photos
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- Front view, looking up the holler - Bedford Cabin Rental - Secluded with Wrap Around Porch and Brick Patio
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- Patio, barbecue, back deck - Bedford Cabin Rental - Secluded with Wrap Around Porch and Brick Patio
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- Kitchen counter - Bedford Cabin Rental - Secluded with Wrap Around Porch and Brick Patio
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- Cathedral ceiling, woodstove, decks
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- Spacious front porch
Traveler Reviews (4)
perfect place to stay!
Guest: Tammy
(Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/16/09
Review Submitted: 01/22/12
We had a great experience staying at the "log cabin in the woods". It was all that we expected and more. We enjoyed the trails around the cabin, the peace and quiet sitting on the front porch, the comfortable accommodations and the care provided by the owner. The kitchen was set up well to prepare meals and the outside patio provided the perfect setting for evening gatherings. It was also close enough to Lynchburg to get into town to do things. We had a wonderful stay!
Owner response:Thank you for your kind words, Tammy from Canada. So many great people who go to Liberty University have warm families who enjoy staying with us.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Secluded Getaway
Guest: Sandi
(Stokesdale, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/03/11
We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Gorgeous views all around. Lots of trails on the property to wander around on. Peaks of Otter a short drive away with more trails of varying intensity. Also a fairly short drive back to town for anything you forgot or if you were just too tired to cook/clean from your hiking adventures and want something to eat. The cabin was clean, quiet, and secluded. I definitely recommend staying here and we hope to return in the future.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Fall Foliage Reconnection
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/29/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
We spent a wonderfully relaxing weekend at this beautifully secluded cabin with such a spendid view it was hard to leave. Coffee in the morning on the front porch, the sun coming up over the mountains and the crisp air are just hard to beat. We love coming to the Bedford area every fall and spring and our stay at Hawk Next is one we will remember. You will find all you need here to make your stay complete. Beds were comfortable and furnishings basic, nothing fancy but very fitting to the surroundings. The cabin was warm on a chilly night and the wood stove not necessary but we used it just for that extra cabin in the woods touch. Hiking is great and if you are there for a short weekend stay you needn't leave for the Parkway to seek out a trail, you will find plenty of hiking opportunities right here on the property. We would definitely stay here again.
Owner response:Thank you for your kind words, Cindy from The Flatlands. Dad greatly enjoyed your visit as well. This vacation rental business has been a dream come true for him, and an opportunity to meet the nicest people from all around. Tom Smedley the Younger
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Christmas at the Cabin
Guest: Stephanie
(Denver, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We spent a week at the cabin over Christmas this year. There was more than enough room for our family of seven and it was wonderful to have a full kitchen for cooking! The views are stunning and it was hard to return to "real life" It was so comfortable and Mr. Smedly was such a gracious host! He made sure we had everything we needed and was so kind and helpful! My children will never forget when he came over with his Ranger and took them around on a sled ride around the property! His kindness meant so much to our family! We can't wait to visit again in the spring!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
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