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Cozy mountain cabin in scenic, private setting!
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cabin |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
2 bedrooms, queen-size sleep sofa in LR, 1 full bath, sleeps 6.
Whitetail Hide-Away is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Bedford County. It is nestled in a private, wooded setting with a mountain creek behind the cottage. Sit on the back deck and listen to the creek and the many types of birds and just unwind.
This makes for a great romantic get-away. It is very popular with couples on their honeymoon, celebrating anniversaries or just looking for quiet secluded place to rekindle the flame. It is very private there are no other homes nearby. If you're looking for scenic, peaceful place to retreat from everyday stress this is it.
This cottage has spiraling steps to the upper and lower floors. It has a full bath on the upper level. The upper level has a queen-size bed. The living room has a queen size sleep sofa. The lower room has a full size bed. Please bring your own linens, pillowcases & towels.
The lower level also opens to a covered and screened patio with a 5-person spa in which to relax. We are meticulous in cleaning and maintaining our spa.
We do not use the "Book it Now" feature with HomeAway because they charge the visitor a 9% fee for using that feature. We have to pay an extra $200 per year to HomeAway for not allowing them to charge our guests the extra fee. We strive to keep our cabin affordable. You won't be disappointed staying at our cabin. You will enjoy the peace and quiet, soaking in the hot tub, grilling on the deck while be serenaded by the creek and just kicking back!
Local Attractions: Liberty University - 22 miles; The National D-Day Memorial - 20 miles; Smith Mountain Lake with 500 miles of shoreline - 35 miles; Smith Mountain Lake State Park 40 miles; Peaks of Otter Recreational Area - 26 miles; Appomattox Court House, where Confederacy decided to let Union go home - 43 miles; Poplar Forest, summer home of Thomas Jefferson - 20 miles; Blue Ridge Parkway - 6 miles; Lexington, VMI, W&L, Lee's Tomb, George Marshall Library - 30 miles; Lynchburg City, with River Ridge Mall, many restaurants - 20 miles; Appalachian Trail - 7 miles; James River Face Wilderness Area. 8 miles ; James River – Canoeing/Kayaking.
About Michael Ashworth
Michael Ashworth is retired from the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries. He worked 30 years in wildlife law enforcement as a Virginia Game Warden Captain. Michael grew up in Bassett, Va and graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Biology. He and his wife Patricia have three children and have lived in Bedford, Virginia since 1978. Patricia is a Mary Kay Director.
Michael Ashworth purchased this cabin in 2003
Why Michael Ashworth chose Central Virginia
We bought this property because it had many qualities that I knew would make it a great get-away. First is location. There are no other homes in sight. The closest in one direction is over 1/4 mile and in the other direction over one mile. Too many vacation get-aways are jammed up together and offer no privacy or peace. Another attractive is how cozy the cabin is. It's an A-frame and not a sprawling mega-house with no personality.
What makes this cabin unique
This property should be specially attractive to guests because it's directly handled by the owners. We want our guests to have the same quality vacation we expect when we travel. We encourage and welcome our guests to call us at any time while staying here if they have any issues or need any information about the area. Since, cell phone service is limited in the area of the cabin we welcome guests to give family members our home and cell numbers in case family members need to contact them in an emergency and we will gladly go and relay the message.
Amenities
Big Island Cabin Accommodation and Amenities
- cabin
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain
- Rural
- Romantic
- Spa
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Living Room
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Parking Off Street
- Sofa Bed
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
-
Bedroom 2 -
1 double
Other - 1 sleep sofa /futon
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
- The upper level has a queen-size bed and full bath. The lower level a has a full size bed. Please bring your own linens, pillowcases & towels. The lower level also opens to a covered and screened patio with a 5-person spa in which to relax. We are meticulous in cleaning and maintaining our spa.
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- VCR
- Balcony
- Child's Swing
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
- 2 garden chairs
- 2 beach chairs
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Hot Tub
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- autumn foliage
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- museums
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- rafting
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling
- water tubing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(65 traveler reviews)
Lovely cozy cabin, great secluded location.
This cozy cabin had everything we required. There were three levels with 3 beds, well stacked kitchen, good bathroom, and a bonus hot tub on the lower deck. Spiral staircase took a little focus, esp when taking luggage up or down. Good location as we wanted to be in a quiet area. Stock up with supplies on your way there as nearest petrol station and store are about 5 miles away. Lots to see and do in the area. The Blue Ridge Parkway is close by.
Quiet tree top getaway
If you are looking for the quietest of quiet places to rest for a few days... or even a week or more, this is the place for you. The Hot Tub is amazing and being way up that mountain is like you have your very own little retreat.
Bring your things to grill, there are a few restaurants but take about 30 or so minutes to get to them. Which was fine by us because we enjoyed our drive. I definitely recommend the Peaks of Otter Lodge for lunch or dinner and take a walk around the lake.... then head back and enjoy the Hot Tub and a good cup of coffee and a book.
Very clean place and the owner is very accommodating and available to answer any questions. He even bought me a hummingbird feeder.... and those sweet birds showed up!
Thanks again!
Retreat for the Soul
You seriously cannot go wrong with this sweet cabin! Everything you need is there, including a comfy bed and a soaking hot tub! It's quiet, extremely clean, and just the retreat needed for a couple or small family! It's close to many attractions, both in nature (Natural Bridge, etc) and the city (Lynchburg, etc.) This is a favorite of ours now and we plan to return again and again.
Cozy, private and comfortable
We had a great stay with our 8 and 3 year old kids. Very comfortable , private and cozy cabin. Hot tub was a hit with the kids. It had everything that we really needed for our stay. We will definitely come back and recommend to our family and friends. Thanks you Michael and Patricia.
Cozy Hideaway
This was a great place to relax and unwind. We spent 4 nights here, the cabin was well-stocked and the hot tub is a great touch. It was lovely to have morning coffee on the deck surrounded by woods.
Peaceful
Great home with amazing views.
Map
This cottage is located at 3284 Waugh Switch Rd, Big Island, VA which is only 4 miles from the James River, which is
noted for excellent smallmouth bass fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
It is also near the Balcony Falls area of the James, a float fishing
paradise. Within 10 miles are three river access points for boats and canoes. There are several native trout streams nearby. Nearby apple orchards: Gross, Johnson, Arrington and Kennedy. Gross & Johnson Orchards offer summer & fall festivals. The National D-Day Memorial- 20 miles. Smith Mountain Lake with 500 miles of shoreline- 35 miles. Smith Mountain Lake State Park- 40 miles. Peaks of Otter Recreational Area- 26 miles. Appomattox Court House, where Confederacy decided to let Union go home.-43 miles. Poplar Forest, summer home of Thomas Jefferson- 20 miles. Blue Ridge Parkway- 6 miles.
Lexington, VMI, W&L, Lee's Tomb, George Marshall Library- 30 miles. Lynchburg City, with River Ridge Mall, many restaurants.-20 miles. Appalachian Trail. 9 miles.
Other Activities: canoeing, kayaking
Photos
Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
The rental rate is $115 per night or $700 per week for 2 adults plus 10% Tax (5% state & 5% Bedford Co lodging tax). It is an additional $10 per night per adult beyond 2 adults. This fee does not apply to children. For example: 3 adults would be $125 per night and 4 adults would be $135/night, etc. For cancellations made at least 14 days prior to arrival date then a full refund will be made.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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