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Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

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Interior
Living/Lounging Area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6864 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Monterey, VA
  • Green Bank Telescope
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Cass Scenic Railroad
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Snowshoe Mountain
    ‪92 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

Located in beautiful Highland County, Virginia nestled in a grove of sugar maples between Back Creek and Little Mountain. Wake up to valley views which are likely to include deer grazing in the meadow, hummingbirds at the feeder, or a Bald eagle or great blue heron fishing along the creek. This 28 acre property includes a sunny meadow with beautiful mountain views, picnic table by the creek and a mountain to climb!

The tastefully decorated cabin includes a master bedroom with queen bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, one bathroom with laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area with cozy wood stove, a covered porch and a deck with hot tub and outdoor dining area with a gas grill. At the Cabin on Back Creek, you can enjoy the stars which light up the night sky, bird-watching, walking, or just relaxing with a book in the hammock, on the porch, or on the deck. In the early spring, we make maple syrup at the sugar house located adjacent to the Cabin. You are invited to watch (and smell!) the process of turning 50 gallons of sugar water into a gallon of pure maple syrup - or you can help us if you would like!

There are a variety of hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities nearby, and access to both the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests is nearby.

The Cabin is located 16 miles from the quaint town of Monterey. Walking tours, galleries and shops, restaurants, beautiful mountain views, and friendly people make Highland County special all year round. Throughout the year, Monterey hosts numerous special events, the largest of which is the Highland County Maple Festival on the second and third weekends in March.

Located about 30 miles from Snowshoe Ski Resort, skiing, snowboard and tubing are available in season. Also nearby is the narrow-gauge railroad at Cass, West Virginia and the National Radio Observatory at Green Bank, WV.

Twenty miles south of the Cabin on Back Creek in neighboring Bath County are the towns of Warm Springs and Hot Springs, home to the historic Homestead resort and the Jefferson Pools mineral baths (currently being restored). These neighboring towns offer fine dining, golf, skiing/snowboarding, shopping, antiquing, chamber music at Garth Newel and a variety of art galleries.

The Cabin on Back Creek offers a peaceful retreat, surrounded by a variety of recreational opportunities. The Cabin is located on a working farm. Please be aware that we do offer tours (and sales) at our sugar house which is sited adjacent to the Cabin. There may be some activities there during your stay. In the fall, we make apple butter, and in the spring we make maple syrup. Bottling our syrup is a (sporadic) year-round activity

Keywords: Restful retreat in the Allegheny mountains, Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets Welcome

Property manager

Valerie & Pat Lowry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry, no Pit Bulls or Rotweilers due to insurance regulations. Pets are not allowed on the furniture.
Please return all furniture, games, etc. (indoors & outdoors) to their correct location/condition before you leave.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Monterey

Located in Monterey, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Snowshoe Mountain and Ballhooter Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit NRAO Science Center and Green Bank Observatory. Traveling with kids? Consider Green Bank Telescope and Sugar Tree Country Store. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Monterey, VA

What's nearby

  • Green Bank Observatory - 40 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Green Bank Telescope - 46 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - 48 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Cass Scenic Railroad - 53 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Snowshoe Mountain - 92 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 108 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple. Rustic. Luxury. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Simple. Rustic. Luxury. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 25 mi (40 km) of Maple Museum, Green Bank Observatory, and Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Sugar Tree Country Store and Green Bank Telescope are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 168 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel E.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maple Get-away
Had a great time staying at the cabin at Back Creek. The Maple festival was happening and we had such a great time at events and time to relax by the creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as advertised.
Great communication and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect tranquil getaway
Perfect location and super cozy cabin. Ideal for a weekend getaway from the city. Super clean and tidy, great amenities and very friendly hosts. Almost forgot the maple syrup, delicious so be sure to pick some up from their small shop near the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chryssie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay at the cabin at back creek
Very Wonderful! Very peaceful! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place.
Just what we needed and just what we expected. Nice little cabin on the stream, very cozy and relaxing. Friendly renters and the maple syrup is amazing make sure to bring extra money to spend in the store!! Been staying in highland my whole life over 40 years and this place really gives you a a taste of the community. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
We enjoyed this little piece of heaven. This fulfilled all that we were looking for. All the area outside was so peaceful and relaxing. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It is a great property! Fire pit by the creek at night incredible. Extremely comfortable. A special place. W
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and wonderful people!
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain get away
Very nice quit relaxing vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
The property was beautiful, our puppies loved being able run around and explore! The stars at night were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub while star-gazing. Make sure to open the freezer from the right side of the door as the handle makes you think it just pulls out. We'll plan to return sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome God's Place
The Cabin was very Peaceful and clean and communicating with the Owner was great. We will be coming back when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and enjoy
The cabin is perfect: tastefully furnished, well equipped, easily heatable. The location is picture-perfect: nature at its most beautiful. - We stayed for more than three weeks. And loved it so much that we are thinking about coming back. It‘s a bit far from Switzerland, but worth it.
Stayed 25 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maple Festival
Enjoyed the cavin as always. Cabin and surroundings are absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heath V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sleeping with Deer
Very peaceful and secluded!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Getaway
Well stocked cabin. Beautiful setting. No cell service but there is WiFi. We met Pat the owner. He was very welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin Life
The cabin was in the perfect location to unwind. I enjoyed the solitude. I loved the way each room in the cabin had its on theme. Building a fire in the evenings made the cabin such a cozy place. I would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy weekend getaway!
We had a lovely time at the cabin! It was the perfect home base for lots of outdoor adventures in the area. The hot tub and woodburning stove were perfect to come back to. It was a very cozy weekend. We'd love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway!
If your looking to get away from city hustle and bustle this is the place for you! But a heads up for city folk, a good bit of the drive is winding country roads without road lines. Cabin is right next to the creek and there is a very nicely mowed walking path along the creek which made for wonderful easy morning walks. The fire pit and hot tub are fantastic! Only negatives were minor. The creek bank is a very steep drop so there's no safe way to get down to the water when the creek is running low(as it was during our stay). As mentioned in the description, The sugar house is very visible from the front pourch of the cabin. It can not be seen from the back deck/hot tub which is nice. This wasn't an issue for us but if you're looking for 100% seclusion this may not be the place for you. Lastly the back deck is in direct sun during the late morning and afternoon so gets quite warm and it is not well lit so we had to use a flashlight to grill after dark. Again we found these things to be minor and did not deter us from leaving a 5 star review!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of heaven
This was our 2nd stay at the Cabin at Back Creek. We absolutely love the cabin and location. Pat & Valerie are down to earth people who truly love to share their cabin and the maple making process with others. Valerie has the cabin stocked in the kitchen very well. Cooking meals there was easy. There are places to take a drive to, like up through Blue Grass or over to Green Bank or Cass, WV. But most of all hanging out at the cabin away from the crazy day to day life is the best. Sit out at night on the side deck and catch the awesome views of the stars (we even counted over 30 satellites on one night). We plan to stay here again in the future. Highland County had so much beauty to take in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
The cabin and property are amazing. Incredible views and the owners were great! Highly recommended if your truly looking to get away from a busy lifestyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay this year
This has definitely become one of our favorite places and somewhere we plan to visit regularly in the coming years
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace, Glorious Peace
Perfect place to unplug. The cabin was lovely and the property beautiful. Val and Pat gave us plenty of privacy. If you are looking for somewhere to hole up and enjoy nature for a few days, I couldn't offer a better place. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. Unbelievable scenery. Lots of cows. It was great. Cannot wait for next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valerie & Pat Lowry

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Pat has lived on Back Creek his entire life and has been making maple syrup since he was eight years old. Living in Highland County has taught him to literally 'live off the land'. Pat and Valerie built and decorated the Cabin themselves.

Why they chose this property

After purchasing 'the sugarbush' to make maple syrup from the trees located there, we decided to share this little piece of heaven with others!

What makes this property unique

The Cabin on Back Creek is a sanctuary to renew your spirit, unplug from the hectic pace of life, gain inspiration from the beauty of nature and generally chill out! You may also experience a bit of our lives making our unique maple syrup products which include barrel-aged (whiskey, rye, and bourbon!) and infused maple syrups. Stop by the sugar house for a free tour and tasting.

Languages:

English

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