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The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Grayson Highlands State Park
  • Place, Appalachian State University
  • Place, Oak Hill Academy

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways

As one of the oldest houses in the area, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage exudes country charm. Bring your family and pets to The Gray Cottage and enjoy relaxing county living at its best!

The Gray Cottage is only a few yards away from Wilson creek, so you can enjoy the pleasant chatter of the rambling brook while rocking on the porch or picnicking out back.

3 miles from Grayson Highlands State Park, Highland Hideaways is comfortably situated on the Virginia and North Carolina state line in Grayson County, VA. The Grayson Highlands are home to the highest peaks in Virginia.

All the comforts of home but with a rustic feel.

Internet is available (satellite), as well as Cable TV.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash any plates you've used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mouth of Wilson

Located in Mouth of Wilson, this cottage is on a river. Museum of Ashe County History and Lincoln Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Landmark Farm Alpacas and Highlands Distilling Company. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oak Hill Academy - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Barter Theatre - 54 min drive - 81.3 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 61 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Hungry Mother State Park - 61 min drive - 62.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Market & Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quincy's Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • Sonic
  • ‪Speedy's Chuck Wagon Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Kitchen & Goods - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Jefferson National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Grayson Highlands State Park. Oak Hill Academy and Landmark Farm Alpacas are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage near a stream in a super quiet & remote area. It was the perfect cabin for our stay with our 2 teens & 2 dogs. Cabin was clean & as described. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

The Gray Canin

The home was very clean, private, and we will be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Gray Cabin

Very nice home. Beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and small little cottage extremely clean and tidy even under the furniture. It had a nice little stream right on the other side of the driveway. Our dog particularly enjoyed rolling in cool grassy lawn!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

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

Grayson Highlands pony viewing

The gray cabin was cute, comfortable and conveniently close to Grayson Highlands State Park. I saw many ponies, including famous Fabio. Picturesque Big Wilson Creek is next door to the cabin. The mountains are beautiful. The people at the two general stores are friendly and helpful. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Cute little Cabin

Clean, perfect for our family trip to the VA Creeper trail bike ride as well as to Grayson Highlands to hike some of the AT. We didn’t get to use the onsite arcade or movie theater bc you needed change (change machine broken in the arcade) and then it was rainy so we didn’t pull our car around for a movie but still so cool to have right there and for free! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a fantastic stay! We came down from Washington DC suburbs for a long weekend visiting Grayson Highlands State Park. The cabin is an easy 15 minute drive from the park, which gave us such great flexibility because we could wake up early, go to the park and hike for a few hours, come back “home” and reset, and then go back out again for more hiking.The hosts thought of every detail, great and small. I lost track of how many times I thought to myself “Gosh, it would be really great if the cabin had…” and sure enough, there it was. Just little things like dish soap or laundry detergent or a candle lighter to start a fire in the fire pit.We loved the location next to the creek - such a far cry from big city suburban life! Could just sit on the porch or sit by the fire pit and unwind. We loved our stay and can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, close to Grayson state park. House was quaint and clean. Already booked another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, peaceful! Property is as described. Nice to have a pet friendly place to come to.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Peaceful, clean, convenient, comfortable

I've stayed here twice. It's my go to place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

We enjoyed our stay

We stayed for just on night. The cabin was nice, it's a nice old cabin, floors were squeaky and loud, but I guess that added to the charm. The only complaint is the twin beds were as hard as a rock, felt like laying on plywood. Seeing the devastation in the area was also heartbreaking. The location was perfect for us to enjoy our family in Grassy Creek.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

wanda s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aftermath of Hurricane Helena

beautiful and devastating at the same time. So much work going on to repair the infrastructure, bridges, homes and businesses. God bless and preserve these precious individuals and their homes. I’ll be back next year to see the progress and soak in the mountain air
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter B.

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

Escape from heat and humidity of Piedmont NC

Great location. Nice to hear Big Wilson Creek in the evening. Enjoyed seeing some good sized trout in the stream, but left my flyrod at home. Lucky fish. Saw several species of birds and heard more. We love blueberry picking in nearby Grayson Highlands State Park. We worked hard for our berries, but they are worlds better tasting than domestic berries and fun to pick. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen nice to cook in. This was our second year there and we hope to return next year. Thanks to all for their work to make this a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Great experience

Beautiful, clean, cozy and relaxing place. Convenient to Grayson Highlands State Park. No outside lights around so it's great for star gazing. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

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

Cute little cabin

We stayed here due to it close proximity to Grayson Highlands Park. We came to go hiking but not camping in the park. This cabin was perfect for us. It was very clean and has plenty of room. I especially enjoyed sitting on the porch and listening to the creek. We did not cook food but the kitchen appears well stocked. Check in and check out were very easy and the host was quick to respond to any messages. I highly recommend this place and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Netflix and Prime availability was an awesome touch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

Country quietness

Small creek adjacent from the house. It was only 2 people for the 2 bedroom plus a corner of the livingroom for the singlebed. 5 people could sleep comfortably. Quaint backporch. Kitchen was well equipped for our bring our own meals: mainly frozen dinners and deli meats. Microwave was our heat source. Didnt use the electric stove. Nearby countystore was a delight to visit. Well stock food pantry. Didn't use the store's restaurant. Look great but, we are hikers who want to spend time in the outdoors. Very close to the GraysonHighlandsStatePark but, be comfortable about driving very curvy two lane road to and from the park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Hiking-Family Vacation

The Grey Cabin was a perfect "base camp" that we came home to each evening after we hiked in Grayson Highlands. We loved eating outside on the porch and listening to the creek as well as sitting around the fire ring at night. The location is perfect and within a very short drive of the park!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy cottage. Host was very thoughtful in providing things one would normally forget when on a road trip such as canola oil spray and paper towels. It was a very relaxing area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

wanda s.

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

A beautiful View from every window

I'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect family vacation

As a family of 5 (toddler, 10yo, and 12yo) I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay to visit the fall colors and hike. It was close to tons of hikes, the creek was a blast (my son caught a trout right away), and the arcade was great for a rainy day. The listing is a little funny because the “fireplace” is just a heater, and the “whirlpool” is just a regular tub. There aren’t any measuring cups and no big soup pot, but other than that the kitchen had what I needed. It was clean and definitely cozy. The Grayson Highlands general store (a mile away) was a delightful visit, and one of our favorite hikes was walking up Briar Run rd (road across the creek) that follows the creek up the mountain. We had a great time and would definitely return to this rental. If you do the VA Creeper Trail, I recommend Blue Blaze bike rentals in Damascus; they went above and beyond to make our day on the trail a success.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing getaway

Had a wonderful time at this cosy cabin. Plenty of blankets but never even needed the heat. Sat around the fire it was so relaxing. All the modern conveniences made our stay very comfortable. We went hiking and celebrated a birthday at a fancy restaurant in Abingdon. Fall colors were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Just right for me and my friends

We like to visit Grayson Highlands State Park to pick blueberries at this time of year, and while we are at it, we enjoy escaping the sweltering heat and humidity of piedmont NC. The Gray Cabin was comfortable and convenient. I liked to hear and see Big Wilson Creek too. We don't need fancy, but we surely liked the nicely furnished and equipped Gray Cabin. Being close to Grayson Highlands State Park was important to us, because we like to pick blueberries there every year at this time, and getting out of the sweltering heat and humidity of the NC Piedmont is much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Second helping

My second stay here. Unsurpassed location, with everything you need. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Cozy and quiet property. Comfortable furnishings. Loved the stream just across the driveway. Perfect location for some downtime.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Highland Hideaways

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Located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Highland Hideaways is comfortably situated on the Virginia and North Carolina state line in Grayson County, VA. The Grayson Highlands are home to the highest peaks in Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail, New River, and Grayson Highlands State Park are all in close proximity to our property. Most of our cabins are within a short distance of each other. For larger groups, it is possible to rent multiple cabins together.

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