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Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail

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The sunsets are stunning!!
tonite’s view….sept 11, 2021
another perfect sunset
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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Buchanan, VA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Full bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

queen sofa bed

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

apartment bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail

Enjoy spectacular sunsets in this recently renovated guest house located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guest house is attached to the owner’s home, but has a separate entrance and driveway with ample parking. Owners are available for questions or assistance if needed. We will provide free laundry service for guests staying over1 week.
Accommodation includes a Kuerig coffee station with everything you need for that perfect sunrise cup. An induction cooktop, convection oven,full size refrigerator and dishwasher are included. There is a gas grill for outdoor cooking Enjoy outdoor dining in the three season room or on the sunny patio.
Enioy kayaking, canoeing. fishing, and tubing on the James River, located 3.5 miles away. Bring your own gear or contact Twin Rivers Outfitters for all your river adventure needs.
Nearby attractions include:
Blue Ridge Parkway.......................... 5 miles
Peaks of Otter/Sharp Top Trail...10 miles
Natural Bridge ... ...............................15 miles
Apple Orchard Falls ........................17 miles
Fallingwater Cascade Trail ..........17 miles
Roaring Run Trail...............................18 miles
Dr. Pepper Park, Roanoke.............22 miles
Market Square, Roanoke...............22 miles
Daleville Town Center....................14 miles
Tizzone Wood-fired kitchen
Tap house
Rodeo Chico
Entrance to the Appalachian Trail at Bearwallow Gap is 1.4 miles away.
Relax and enjoy the great outdoors in this open, comfortable setting.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
No cribs or childproofing provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2166135
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Buchanan

Located in Buchanan, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Buchanan Swinging Bridge and National D-Day Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peaks of Otter Winery and The Flying Mouse Brewery. Virginia Safari Park and Natural Bridge Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Buchanan, VA

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Foot of the Mountain Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peaks of Otter Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪North Star Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Good Times Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail on Jun 17, 2026 start from $235, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Ridge Retreat- Appalachian Trail located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps from Jefferson National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of James River and Buchanan Swinging Bridge. Peaks of Otter Visitor Center is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

House was nice and convenient for the kayaking trip that was as planned. Very peaceful and enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2022
Was there something that kept you from a 5 star review?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

So clean and comfortable - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimetha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy-Cozy!

Impeccably clean, great location (especially if you enjoy the outdoors), super cute and very comfortable. Grateful to have found this place for our annual trip to the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Good central place for day hikers
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Ridge Mtn Getaway

Exceptional host experience! Apartment was warmly inviting, featured a full suite of amenities, and was a great base camp for hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We loved our stay here. Was nicely located close to many hiking trails and the natural bridge. Nice coffee/ice cream place nearby called drips. Loved getting away from the city and hose was very clean and spacious. We will definitely be back when we come back though this area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and comfortable stay

My experience here was wonderful and peaceful. The host was very responsive. I especially loved the stocked coffee bar, bottled water and fresh cookies!! Will definitely be coming here again!- Thanks!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 8, 2021
Thank you Callie. I hope you’ll visit again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice peaceful retreat

The place was beautiful and clean with all the amenities we needed. The hosts were very responsive and even welcomed us with cookies and a bottle of wine. We loved seeing deer in the yard every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Star Worthy

this is a beautiful home away from home. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought and care into making it comfortable and providing everything you may need. It is beautifully decorated and spotless. Everything provided is quality and abundant. I high recommend this lovely property if staying in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Spot

It was an attached apartment with two full bedrooms and a kitchen. Well decorated and stocked with plenty of linens and pillows. Nice spacious bathroom. Had homey touches like board games, a coffee bar, and a plate of cookies. The patio was perfect for reading. Owners quick to answer messages and very helpful with info about the local area. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2024
Thank you Stephanie. We hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely getaway

We stayed here for 4 days to do some local hiking and sightseeing. It was the perfect central location for Cave Mountain Lake, Natural Bridge, Peaks of Otter, and more. The town of Buchanan was great as well, with many friendly people. The home was peaceful and quiet, very clean, and with great views of the sunsets. The cooktop worked great for making our breakfasts and dinners on site. The beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2023
Thanks so much! We're so glad your enjoyed the area and hope you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Mountain Retreat

We had a great stay. The hosts were out of sight but quick to respond to questions. The unit is connected to the house but very private, with its own parking and entrance. The kitchen is well equipped. We had quick access to hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a short drive to restaurants in Daleville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Bridge Mountain Retreat

If I could give it more stars I would. It was perfect. The hosts were very kind and helpful. Upon arriving, we were surprised to fine a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers in the refrigerator. The place was extremely clean, had everything we needed and was decorated adorably. The internet was fast and worked great. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2021
Thank you Laura! You left the place absolutely spotless! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Guest House

The guest house was sparkling clean, very comfortable and had everything we might need. The location was secluded, quiet, and scenic.... exactly what we look for. We were away during the days but loved coming 'home' to our perfect little guest house. The cookies and wine were the finishing touch of a lovely stay. We didn't really need to contact the owner but he did check in with us to make sure all was well. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2023
Thanks so much! We loved hosting you. We hope you'll stay with us again if you're in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele & Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, clean, well equipped, & close to Blue Ridge

This 2 bedroom apartment has comfortable beds and furniture, which are clean and well kept. The apartment is well decorated and the kitchen is well equipped. We enjoyed our stay and had all the privacy we needed. The hosts communicated with us well (internet went down in the area for a few hours, otherwise no issues during our stay). The apartment is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway (10 minute drive), which we visited each day of our stay and enjoyed the fall foliage and spectacular mountain views. Thanks Bill and Kathy for hosting this wonderful apartment! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our Second time, and it was as great as the first.

We came back this late October to see the fall colors throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was spectacular. This house is super well kept. With details in the decor that makes one feel luxurious and simple at the same time. The location cannot be better. Close to all the beautiful outdoors. We enjoyed it immensely and we will come back soon. Others notes: We recommend a max of 3-4 people. We were just a couple and it was perfect. Great internet service. I had to attend a conference and give a presentation and it all worked very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So good that we are already booked to come back!

We enjoyed incredibly our stay of 4 nights. So much so that on our second day we were eager to make sure we could come back. This has never happened. For those who enjoy hiking, the location cannot be more convenient. The property is beautiful and photo sunsets are real. The inside is as nice as the outside. Everything carefully decorated and one can tell that the owners are thoughtful people. We are thankful for sharing their champagne glasses when we mentioned we wanted to buy one. The guest house has everything one needs. We don’t think it fits 6 adults in there given the overall space. But two couples, or a family of 4 it would work. For two people it is divine. We had a wonderful stay! The Blue Ridge mountains are right there for one to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2021
thank you so much for your very kind review. We are looking forward to see you again. The sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen size bed, which is why we’re happy to accommodate 6. We hope you will bring family and friends when you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buchanan Virginie USA

Belle emplacement mais le chemin pour ce rendre à la maison était un peu trop abrupte.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular…just like home

Fabulous, impeccable property that has everything you could ever want in a rental unit, either for a short or long stay, right down to coffee pods and creamer in the fridge. Clean beyond clean, beautifully and tastefully decorated you’ll feel comfortable as soon as you step through the door. Although adjacent to the owners property, it feels very private with beautiful mountain views and outdoor screen porch. Communication with the owner was prompt, easy and thorough. Hope to return someday when we are not in the midst of a hurricane path! Ian unfortunately prevented us from exploring the Blue Ridge. A bonus are several cute, local and busy restaurants in the area that were quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beds were exquisitely comfortable

The beds were exquisite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

well-appointed accommodations

The property has terrific views and the rental is well equipped and attractive. We stayed four nights and it was great! We used the grill and the screened in porch for a barbecue. I would recommend staying here to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed Mother in Law Suite

We enjoyed a quiet weekend in the countryside with easy access to hiking trails, restaurants and tourist attractions. Special highlights for us were Natural Bridge, D-Day Memorial and Otter Peaks trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great.

Great location to the Natural Bridge state park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
We're so glad you stayed with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved It!

I stayed here for my daughter's graduation from VT and loved the accommodations! The former in-law suite was well-appointed, very clean, and very quiet. The complimentary wine (from a local winery) and the homemade cookies were delicious - a nice, welcoming surprise! There are plenty of bath towels; nice ones, at that! Soap, shampoo, condition, etc. was provided and there was more than enough for our 2-night stay. A small bottle of dish soap, a new sponge, paper towels, and dishwasher tablets are all provided, along with extra trash bags if needed. The Keurig coffee maker and coffee pods, along with individual creamers (stored in the fridge), sugar, and Splenda came in handy both mornings! We didn't do any cooking, but all of the kitchen utensils and place settings seem to be there. The location is about an hour from Blacksburg, VA where we spent most of our time. I had the pleasure of meeting Bill, the owner, in person. A VT graduate himself, he was complimentary of my daughter's success at VT. He had a very pleasant demeanor and was most attentive to our needs. He provided some insight into the local area and things to do. Unfortunately, I didn't have the time to do any of them, but I do plan to return. I was able to get some reading in on the screened porch. At night, it is pleasantly lighted with string lights around the canopy. There was a table and chairs for outdoor dining as well as a gas grill for our use. Again, all the comforts of home were included in our stay! We ate supper one night at the "Foot of the Mountain Cafe", one recommended by the owners, Bill and Kathy. It was a short drive from the house, and we found the food and service to be very good. The atmosphere is very casual at the Cafe and has a small bar and an outdoor seating area. ($3.00 Jack and Coke specials on Friday nights.) All-in-all, it was a great stay! I would recommend this VRBO to everyone. Thank you to Bill and Kathy for making us feel right at home. I hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

We had a wonderful stay. This property is beautiful and do clean and comfortable. The cookies and bottle of wine are such a thoughtful touch. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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Why they chose this property

The views of the mountains are breathtaking. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets and cool breezes.

What makes this property unique

Your retreat is completely remodeled with modern amenities and beautiful outdoor spaces for relaxing and dining
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