House in Troutville, VA

The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

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View from The Black Twig Garden at the Cottage.
Property grounds
On the back porch with grill and seating for 9. Entry access into the cottage.

Overview of The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Troutville, VA
  • Popular LocationBotetourt Sports Complex9 min drive
  • Popular LocationHollins University9 min drive
  • Popular LocationValley View Mall15 min drive
  • AirportRoanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Queen Size Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Masterbedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

Discount for 7+ day stays. Our housekeeping activities entail an enhanced disinfection cleaning protocol. The Cottage is adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and Route #76 Biking Trail. Located in the East Coast Mountain Biking Capital Corridor of the Blue Ridge Mountains it is nestled on a 30 acre farm with access from the Town of Troutville, a designated Appalachian Trail Community. Easily accessible via I81, one mile from Exit 150B close to shopping and restaurants.
This 1940 farm house has been fully restored with all modern conveniences. The luxury bedding and fine furniture give the cottage a feel of a top Bed and Breakfast venue minus the breakfast. The Appalachian Trail is just a short walk from the cottage where a spectacular high meadow awaits with panoramic mountain views. The farm is enclosed by actively managed forestry sporting much wildlife including hives of honeybees. The orchard entails many heritage apple and pear trees. The Black Twig Garden is a ¼ acre enclosed organic working square foot garden for growing a variety of vegetables, berries, and flowers.
Local activities include hiking, biking, birding, fabulous dining, wineries, craft breweries, Greenfield Sports Center, Attic Productions, and historical sites within short driving distances. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing on the James River and boating on Claytor Lake are the preferred watersports. Hollins University, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, and Radford University are easily reached via I81.
The Cottage has one formal Monticello inspired Chippendale porch and one casual porch outfitted with a gas grill. Campfire opportunities can be made available on top of the orchard overlooking the property. The first floor entails the Queen Size Bedroom with double sized closets, Full Bath with walk in shower, Dining Room, Kitchen with Nook, Living Room, Laundry room, and Den with game table/writing desk. The upstairs has a large King Size Bedroom with a walk in closet, a Twin Sized Bedroom with two beds, and another Full Bath with a skylight.

Property manager

Sybille Nelson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$60 per dog, limit 2 dogs, weight limit 65lbs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
May smoke outside, no smoking inside the cottage.
Max. stay is 28 days. Minimum stay is 2 nights and minimum stay is 3 nights May through August.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Troutville

Located in Troutville, this cottage is in the mountains. The Flying Mouse Brewery and Old Monterey Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jefferson National Forest and Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Botetourt Sports Complex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Botetourt Sports Complex - 9 min drive
  • Hollins University - 9 min drive
  • Carvins Cove - 11 min drive
  • Valley View Mall - 15 min drive
  • Berglund Center - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 18 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Angelle's Diner - 4 min drive
  • Town Center Tap House - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 located?

This family-friendly Troutville cottage is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Flying Mouse Brewery and Jefferson National Forest. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve and Eleanor D. Wilson Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
What a terrific location... the Blalck Twig Garden is beautiful,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect each time we have stayed!
Clean, spacious, up to date, everything we need. Sybllie and Mark are fabulous hosts. The grounds are great and well maintained our FurKids have plenty of space and freedom when we visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Ridge Retreat
We had a wonderful time staying at “the cottage”. My girls and I hiked the AT with easy access from the property, they also visited the “black twig” garden and loved taking a peek at the honey bees. The owners even set up a campfire for us to roast s’mores our last night. The house itself was close to kayaking, hiking, zip lining or just a drive on the parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great gaet-a-way 3 days
1st time here, but we were impressed by overall stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country and Garden Delight
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time at the Country Cottage! It truly felt like a home away from home and the hosts were helpful and available yet offered privacy. The house was clean and well-appointed and the garden offered fresh veggies for dinner prep. We cooked out, went on hikes, visited with family and had the quiet we needed to relax and appreciate nature in all of its glory. We plan to return to see the surrounding sites in the area. Much appreciation to Sybille and Mark!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sybille Nelson

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My husband Mark and I purchased our little farm from his parents in 2004. We are the third generation to own and live on this property. I moved here from Germany almost 40 years ago and worked in the banking industry for most of my professional career. Mark’s career was primarily in the machine tool industry. Both of us decided to leave our traditional corporate careers to focus on our farm related businesses and community. We now spend our days raising Labrador Retrievers to primarily become Service Dogs, gardening, and volunteering as Pet Therapy Teams in our community. We always wanted to have a Bed and Breakfast venue on our property as we enjoy meeting people from all over the world and love to travel ourselves. When it was time to renovate the original cottage we decided to convert it into a vacation rental as we have loved staying in these venues ourselves more than traditional hotels. We are looking forward to sharing our “little park-like farm” with others and hope to provide a great experience for all our guests!

Why they chose this property

When new visitors come on the property we often hear “wow, I never knew this place was back here, it feels as if you are out in the country in a park but you are so close to everything”. Our driveway is only 1 mile away from interstate 81 at exit 150- B making it extremely convenient to get to Roanoke and the surrounding areas. We are a short drive from lakes and rivers, Breweries, Wineries, The Blue Ridge Parkway as well as numerous other attractions. We are also a convenient location when visiting the Universities: Virginia Tech, Radford, Hollins, VWCC, VMI, and Roanoke College. The property offers many opportunities to relax and just enjoy nature and the great outdoors. Our 30 acres border the Appalachian Trail, which can be used to walk to a local Coffee house or local Brewery. You can explore our large garden or just sit in our swing house and sip wine. The Virginia County Cottage Welcomes You!

What makes this property unique

We love living in Botetourt County of Virginia. Our family ties, friends, and an environment rich in history are our roots. Our little park-like farm and visitors fill our hearts! The Town of Troutville, is a designated Appalachian Trail Community, where Trails Days are hosted in the Town Park every year in the month of June. AT hikers can be seen all around town throughout the hiking season from March to October. We are located just a short distance from some of the most spectacular view points of the Appalachian Trail: McAffee Knob, Dragoons Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs. The town is also part of the Roanoke Regional Rail Heritage district and as such an occasional train will pass through the town. Come and visit with us in the Town of Troutville, and experience a “small town with a big heart”!

Languages:

English, German

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