Location: Claytor Lake, Blue Ridge Highlands, Virginia, USA (50 Miles SW of Roanoke, 45 Minutes to Virginia Tech) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House/Lodge with acreage and private boat dock
Nestled on a high ridge overlooking Claytor Lake, this lodge offers privacy with ample acreage and lake access all in one location. This is the perfect retreat for a gathering of family and friends, with plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and have their own space. It is a great home base for Virginia Tech games or local graduations.
There are hiking paths on the property and the New River Trail bicycle path is nearby. You can rent a boat or kayak from a local marina and moor it at the dock on the property. There is also a great campfire area with lots of wood for you to use.
The quiet and seclusion are unique features found here. You can choose a book from the shelves and walk to a high point with the perfect hammock setting. There are many authors to choose from including Virginia residents David Baldacci, Patricia Cornwell, and John Grisham. You can also choose one of the board games or take in a game of miniature pool in the game room.
In the cooler seasons the beautiful wood burning fireplace really sets the mood in this well appointed upscale home. You can be as comfortable here as you would be anywhere. This lodge is right at home in the rustic beauty of this site.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air Conditioning and Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washer : On Main Level
- Dryer : On Main Level
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of room for lots of cars
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : There is room for an RV, with electric and water hookups
- Wood Fireplace : In the great room - plenty of wood is available
- Wood Stove : In the game room
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : In Master Bedroom and Second Bedroom. Both on the Main Level
- Queen Bed (2) : Two in the Downstairs Bedroom. This is bedroom suite, with sitting area with HDTV and a wet bar with microwave. A full bath is just outside the door.
- Twin/Single Bed : Rollaway single bed may be set up in the game room.
- Convertible Bed : There is a Futon in the Loft that converts into a Double Bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have the Dish Network Bronze channel selection + HBO
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Games : Wii in the loft on a dedicated TV.
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully Equipped, Modern Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane Provided
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Small Weber grill also
- Balcony : Off of Master Suite
- Lanai : Lots of Space and Two Dining Tables
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : The Lodge is located high above the lake with views of the lake filtered through the trees. The private dock and water access are a good walk down the hill and down some stairs.
- Mountain View : You can see very far to the distant mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Suitable for children 10 years old or older as a general guideline. Younger, mature children are allowed too. Not suitable for toddlers.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : This Lodge is geared for mature adults. Not for having parties (IE. College student groups).
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Several excellent golf courses within 20 miles, including the Pete Dye River Course and Draper Valley Golf Club. Near the "Crooked Road", which links many of Virginia's heritage music venues, including the Floyd Country Store, which is 27 miles away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 Rates -
April - May and October-November $160 per night / $900 per week – 3 night minimum
June – September: $200 per night / $1200 per week– 3 night minimum,
$300 per night / 2 night minimum for VT Home game and RU and VT graduation dates,
Additional nights at regular rate.
Above Rates apply for up to 8 guests.
Additional guests $10 per person per night or $50 per person per week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded Mountain Lodge on the Lake
Year Purchased: 2008
Property Photos
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- This Lodge has Enough Room for Everyone. - Claytor Lake Virginia Mountain Lodge, Secluded great base camp for Virginia Tech Games
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- The gated access road through the private forest. - Claytor Lake Virginia Mountain Lodge, Secluded great base camp for Virginia Tech Games
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- The front porch looks over the lake below. - Claytor Lake Virginia Mountain Lodge, Secluded great base camp for Virginia Tech Games
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- The Master Bedroom Suite has a Private Balcony
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- The Game Room is a Cozy Space for a Retreat
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- Looking down to the spacious and comfortable great room from the loft.
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- Modern fully-equipped kitchen and plenty of dining space.
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- The lower bedroom suite has a sitting area with HDTV and a wet bar.
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- This corner of the porch is perfect for coffee or cocktails.
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- The hammock on "Inspiration Point. That's the lake below.
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- Wildlife is all around. This young buck is about 30 yards from the porch.
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- Easy walk down to the dock. Not so easy walking back.
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- The swing is a new addition to the dock.
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- View from the private dock.
Traveler Reviews (3)
A Wonderful Experience!
Guest: Beth
(South Berwick, Maine)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/15/10
Our two families vacation together every two years. We've had nearly 20 years of experience renting with VRBO and this house has been our favorite to date! The pictures and description don't do the house justice at all. The house is perfectly set up for 2 families. There are 2 rooms with king beds, a loft with a futon and lots of space for sleeping bags, if needed, and a huge downstairs bedroom with 2 double beds and its own full bathroom. This bedroom has a TV, Wii, microwave and sink - our 3 teenage boys thought they'd gone to heaven. The owners have placed a hammock and swing on "Inspiration Point", in one corner of the property. There is also a lovely fire pit with 8 seats. It was a bit too warm for a fire, but we made one anyway and roasted marshmallows for s'mores. The house is high (really high) above the water. The walk to the dock is down a very steep driveway and then a very steep set of stairs. This was no problem for our families (although we were sweating and panting each time we climbed back up!), but might be tough for people who are less ambulatory. Virginia has so much to offer tourists. We went tubing, kayaking, rented a pontoon boat, visited Mountain Lake Resort (where Dirty Dancing was filmed), toured Monticello and Appomattox Court House. We also geocached and just spent a lot of time hanging out in the 4 Adirondack chairs on the deck of the rental. In our many years of vacationing together we have never gone to the same place twice, but this wonderful rental would be the one to return to, for sure!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Much more than we expected!
Guest: Kahkidz
(Northern Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/15/10
We've been renting from VRBO for 15 years. This is by far the best experience we've had. The property is definitely secluded, and it is on a mountain! The photos do not do the house justice--we immediately felt comfortable and at home. We enjoyed coffee on the porch in the mornings and cocktails in the evenings. While the basement was a perfect "lair" for three teenaged boys, the main floor was well suited for family meals and evening game night. The owner IMMEDIATELY responded when we found ourselves without power one morning. A tree had fallen across the power lines further down the mountain; the power company was there within an hour and by the time we returned from a day at the beach everything was up and running again. We enjoyed the nearby state park, spent a day tubing on the New River, and geocached across the area. Highly recommend renting a pontoon boat for an afternoon--the kids loved jumping off the boat's roof into the lake and it was a great way to cool off and see the entire lake. Our day trip to Monticello and Appomattox Court House was another highlight (but skip the Natural Bridge--it's not). Our drive through the Virginia Tech campus was an after thought, but would recommend it just for a the architecture--what a beautiful campus. We would definitely recommend this property. Thanks again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Great Time at the Lake
Guest: Fun Loving Father with Family
(Greenville SC)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/11/10
My family spent a week here and had a great time. The pictures barely do it justice. The view of the lake was wonderful. Everything was just as described in the listing. We rented boats and a wave runner from Claytor Lake Water Sports and they picked us up at the dock by the house saving us a 30 minute drive. We also rode a portion of the New River Bike Trail and took one of the Kayak trips offered by Tangent Outfitters. We did not run out of things to do. The home was new, had plenty of room and all the beds were comfortable. During the two rainy days we played air hockey and watched the big screen TV. We particularly enjoyed watching the humming birds at the feeders. We are definitely considering staying there again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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