Location: Millboro, Virginia, USA (1.5 hrs from C-Ville, 2.5 hrs from Richmond, 4 hrs from WDC)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
The Guest House at Grace Hill Farm is about 100 acres and is adjacent to the George Washington National Forest, making it an ideal destination for visitors who want to camp, hunt, fish, hike, and enjoy the pristine beauty of the eastern Allegheny Mountains. The Guest House is in a small pasture on the valley floor, with Mill Creek running approximately one-half mile along the front of the property. It is serene and far away from the outside world, and guests immediately feel at home, secure and at peace. Mill Creek Valley extends about ten miles on a generally north-south axis, and Grace Hill Farm is about midway, nestled on the shoulder of Chestnut Ridge, on the west, and in the shadow of Walker Mountain to the east. Each of these imposing ridgelines rises abruptly about 1500 feet from the valley floor, which is narrow and barely wide enough to accommodate the small pasture, Mill Creek, and the road. This immediate area was settled by pioneers by the middle of the 18th century. Military outposts and farms were established by 1750, and churches shortly thereafter.
Today, beautiful Bath County has about 5000 residents, no traffic lights, and no fast food restaurants. Many of the families have been here for over two hundred years. They have been fierce loyal stewards of the land, and remain so to this day. Trails cut long ago are the byways used today. Little has occurred to change the attitudes of the people, who retain a curious and unique combination of southern and mountain cultures and mores. Visitors are nurtured by the untouched beauty of the mountains, waterways, and wild life, and leave with the memories of quiet hours spent peacefully and in communion with nature. Grace Hill Farm is transected by Mill Creek and the remnants of a century-old rail line that was used exclusively for logging. It joins the George Washington National Forest along its entire western boundary. Wildlife is abundant, and includes the various species of birds one would expect in this mountain environment. Many of the streams and creeks in the county contain native trout, and the larger wild animals living in this habitat include deer, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and bears.
For well over a century, Grace Hill Farm was used for timber, cattle, sheep, and crops. Although there were earlier structures, we believe the Guest House was built around 1900 on a stone foundation, with one stone fireplace and no porches. A portrait of the couple who built the house is in the living room. Over the past century, the house has been expanded and restored. It remains to this day a remarkably tranquil place, and gives the sojourner a sense of being transported back in time. Sitting on the porch as the sun drops over the mountain, listening to the sound of Mill Creek tumbling in its race down the valley, and sharing the space with ever present wildlife all converge to provide a sense of permanence and well-being. We hope this little house becomes your home away from home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- Mobile Radios, Direct Access to George Washington National Forest
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Should you wish to hike our mountains, we will provide you with mobile radios that connect to our home and truck. We have a camp site across the meadow from the guest house and on the stream where you are welcome to put your tents and use the fire pit and horseshoe pit.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$135/nt double occupancy; $20/nt for each additional adult
Check in/out time: 4PM/11AM*
*We are completely flexible about these times. Please talk to us
about your preferences.
Check or cash only.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- - Millboro, Virginia Home
- Living Room - Millboro, Virginia Home
- Bedroom - Millboro, Virginia Home
- Side Porch
- Mill Creek
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #71599
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