Restored Double Log Cabin on 400 Mountain Acres
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Escape the heat of city and suburbia and perch on the porch of this log cabin in the forest. Or hike, mountain bike, stargaze and roast marshmallows at the firepit. Enjoy a week or weekend with family and friends in this authentic restored 1880's double log cabin nestled beneath a canopy of mature trees, at an elevation of 1,500' above sea level. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of yesteryear on 400 mountainside forested acres. Hand hewn logs, reclaimed wood floors, restored antique stoves, furniture, and claw-foot tubs, - all contribute to the historic atmosphere, while folding glass walls, spacious rooms, central heating and air conditioning, and modern appliances provide the comfort and ease of modern day life.
The Great room features a wood burning stone fireplace, TV / blue Ray DVD with satellite (no local channels), folding glass doors at both ends so your entertaining can spill out onto the front porch or the back yard. A long front porch is ample for dining and perfect for swinging on the antique porch swing and relaxing in rocking chairs.
The kitchen has modern appliances, and an antique wood cook stove as an option for the adventurous sort. However the stove is best used for ambiance on a chilly morning, while bonding over your morning coffee. The kitchen is arranged as the early kitchens were, with the table in the middle of the room.
A fire pit in the yard provides hours of entertainment for young and not-so-young alike.
This house is made up of two log cabins, one moved up from a lower location on the same mountain, and another moved in from another property. There are two bedrooms and baths on each end, making it perfect for two families to occupy with semi-privacy.
Sleeping arrangements:
Hand made period quilts cover all beds.
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen & 1 double, bed on the main floor with a wood stove for ambiance
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin beds on the main floor (direct access to bath)
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen & 1 double bed on the second floor with a wood stove for ambiance
Bedroom 4 / loft - 2 double beds on second floor. This is a large room and there is an adjoining sink and tub (no toilet)
Bunk area - 3 twins. Kids love this room with its unusual doorway
Bathrooms furnished with restored cast-iron sinks, modern water saving toilets, and claw-foot tub/showers.
Bathrooms 1 & 2 - main floor
Bathrooms 3 & 1/4 - second floor
The joined cabins are both 100+ years old, restored in 2009.
Note that cell phone reception is sometimes sketchy.
We suggest you grocery shop before arrival as the nearest full grocery is 25 minutes away.
Come glimpse the best of life of our early settlers!.
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Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 17, Beds for 13-17
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Wood Stove
- Parking Off Street
- Clothes Dryer
- Wood Fireplace
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Heating
Other Amenities
- private hiking trails, bird watching, wildlife, fire pit
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Historic
- Adventure
- Family
- Away From It All
Location & View
Activities
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Snowboarding
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Rafting
- Cinemas
- Sledding
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Shopping
Other Activities
Reviews
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Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend
- Guest passos42
- Date of stay 05/23/13
- Review Submitted 05/28/13
Wow, your cabin was absolutely perfect for us! Such a beautiful site. All of my friends were talking about bringing their families back and how nice it would be to return. I had heard good things about the Charlottesville area but had no idea how gorgeous our wine trips, tour of Monticello, and hikes would be. Just walking down Heards Mountain Rd. in the morning towards the sheep and orchards was a treat. Hope to be back soon. Cheers!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Very Large, Great Secluded Cabin
Very Large, Great Secluded Cabin
- Guest eric
- Date of stay 05/17/13
- Review Submitted 05/22/13
We stayed at the cabin on UVA Graduation with 17 people. The cabin had beds for all but one. This place is huge, with 5 bedrooms, and loads of open floor space. while it is 100+ years old, it is super clean and has a new feel, while providing a rustic environment. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the large porch tremendously. Surprisingly the 90 year old refrigerator kept up with our demands for cold and was exciting for the kids to experience. Next time, we hope it doesn't rain, so we can enjoy the fire pit and other outdoor actives. the owner, Susan, was great to work with and very responsive to emails/questions. Overall, we highly recommend the cabin.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Excellent stay in an excellent cabin
Excellent stay in an excellent cabin
- Guest Greyson L.
- Date of stay 02/15/13
- Review Submitted 02/18/13
My family and I descended upon this cabin for a weekend and had such an amazing time. The cabin itself is exactly how it is described. We found it very warm and inviting with tons of rustic charm. There was tons of space for everyone and we had a great time hanging out around the firepit and inside at the huge dining room table. On Saturday we had a shuttle service come and pick us up and take us to a few of the many wineries and breweries in the area. The cabin was a perfect setting for a great weekend with family. Susan was awesome to deal with and very helpful. I would highly recommend staying here!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Wonderful Weekend
Wonderful Weekend
- Guest Leonard and Elroy
- Date of stay 02/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/12/13
We had an amazing time. The cabin was wonderful and we didn't want to leave. The setting was beautiful and the whole experience was more than we could have expected. It was a cold weekend and we had a fire going and the wood stoves burning and just watched as the snow started fall through the amazing class windows all warm and cozy. We all ready plan on coming back in the fall sometime so we can enjoy the outdoor fire pit!Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
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Second Time New Years Rental
Second Time New Years Rental
- Guest JBrasko
- Date of stay 12/29/12
- Review Submitted 01/02/13
Several families ascended upon the cabin this New Years break for the second time (First was in 2011/ 2012). Included in our group were 3 kids and two dogs! Highlights of our trip this year were Devils Backbone Brewery (great lunch), a nice hike on the AT (in the snow no less), tubing on wintergreen mountain, and lots of down time for the kids and adults! The workaholic in our group found a nice spot in the kitchen that got decent Verizon cell service too! Cozy comforts and thoughtful architecture make this cabin a real treat to stay in.Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Love this place!
Love this place!
- Guest sara
- Date of stay 11/30/12
- Review Submitted 12/04/12
We just returned from the cabin and had a great time. It is the perfect marriage of rustic charm and modern amenities. Hiking, breweries, and wineries are great day trips from here, but hunkering down by the fire was just as appealing. Loved the sliding glass doors that open the entire living room up to the outdoors. We plan to return!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Log Cabin
Log Cabin
- Guest Deborah
- Date of stay 11/16/12
- Review Submitted 11/21/12
The cabin was everything we had hoped for. The family including a 7 yo, 5 yo and 3 yo had a fabulous time playing in the yard, watching their parents try to cook on the wood-burning woodstove and sleeping in the little room under the eaves. There was plenty of room for everyone. We highly recommend it.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Wonderfully Charming
Wonderfully Charming
- Guest Carrie
- Date of stay 10/19/12
- Review Submitted 11/02/12
The cabin was absolutely perfect. It was very clean. All linens, kitchen supplies, and firewood were well-stocked. It has a wonderful floor plan and very appropriate for large groups. We had a fantastic stay at the cabin.Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Heard's Mountain Cabin
Heard's Mountain Cabin
- Guest Bob
- Date of stay 08/03/12
- Review Submitted 09/06/12
Excellent accommodations, great place for groups, family reunions, plenty to do, beautiful setting. My two children and five grandchildren had a wonderful time just being in and around the cabin. The video games were set aside and the kids actually found other games and activities to do. They built a fire and cooked sandwiches and kept it going the whole weekend. The gathered wood, took a hike, played games and wrote things in the logbook. They talked to Grandpa.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Beautiful Gem in Gorgeous Setting!
Beautiful Gem in Gorgeous Setting!
- Guest Happy Traveler
- Date of stay 05/19/12
- Review Submitted 05/22/12
This house was WONDERFUL! What a special place (I was ready to move in immediately)! Everything even better and more charming than expected--comfortable, attractive and such a beautiful setting. Plenty of room (and bathrooms) for everyone. Also spotless when we arrived. Big country kitchen to gather and cook together and fantastic porch to talk, read or just listen to the birds. We loved it! It's amazing how close to UVA and Charlottesville it was, too! It was a great experience. You won't want to leave!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$350 | $450 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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| Winter Jan 2 - Mar 30 2 night min stay |
$300 | $350 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Fees:
- Pet Fee: $0
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $500
- Taxes Included
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1953
About the owner: We are Virginia natives with family in the Charlottesville area. We've been making trips to this neck of the woods for 50 years.
Why the Owner Chose Charlottesville:
This property was purchased by our Grandfather in 1953 as a working apple orchard. As a local Charlottesville businessman, he wanted to create a country getaway on the mountain. We've made his dream a reality. Our extended family spends holidays and long weekends here.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
When you really want to get away from it all, this is the place. This double, restored log cabin is located on 400 acres of forested mountainside. Wildlife abounds; bear, variety of bird species, raccoons, deer, flocks of turkeys. On a clear night the sky is dense with bright stars (UVA conservatory is located close by because light pollution is so low). Once or twice a day you can hear a train whistle far in the distance, to take you back a century.
Charlottesville is so close by that in 20 minutes you can be at a UVA football game or graduation, or at the historic mall complete with its outdoor pavillion and live performances. It's the same distance in the other direction to Wintergreen Ski Resort. There are many activities within easy distance along scenic local byways; historic locations such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville and the Frontier museum in Staunton, outdoor adventures such as the James River and hiking, apple and strawberry picking, Skyline Drive for fall colors, antique stores, and much more!
Contact us
- Primary: (703) 622-3995
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Photos
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Our authentic 1800's restored log cabin is a real getaway place on 400 acres.
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Great Room, fireplace & folding glass doors to porch. Addt'l seating not shown.
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Exterior of uphill side. Two cabins joined by a great room.
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Kitchen prep area. Bedroom 4/loft above, Bedroom 2 door at right.
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Bedroom 1 on main level 1 Queen and 1 double bed (out of view to left).
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Big loft over kitchen. Adjoining bath with sink and tub (no toilet) off to left.
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Another view of loft over kitchen. Sink and tub behind door.
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Stair to large loft/bedroom over kitchen
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Stairwell to Bedroom 3, Bunkroom, and Bath
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Kitchen antique stove and 'fridge (plus a new stove, not shown)
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Front porch with antique swing and rocking chairs.
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Front Porch with swing in background. Fire pit is off to the left.
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Great room looking toward dining area.
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Bedroom 3 on second floor One Queen and one Double bed (out of view to the left)
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Bedroom 2 on main level with adjoining bath. Two twin beds.
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Bath 2 adjoining bedroom 2 and great room. Other baths are similar.
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Hand made quilts on every bed
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