Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated

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A rustic stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by logs and a woven basket.
A rustic wooden door with a wreath and a lantern, set in a wooden building.
A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden porch, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.
A rustic kitchen with a wooden staircase, a coffee machine, and a dining table with chairs.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

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.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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McDowell, VA
  • Place, Sugar Tree Country Store
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, George Washington National Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Warm Springs Pools
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

McDowell

McDowell is home to this cabin. Maple Museum and NRAO Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sugar Tree Country Store and Green Bank Observatory.
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McDowell, VA

What's nearby

  • Sugar Tree Country Store - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • George Washington National Forest - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Warm Springs Pools - 52 min drive - 77.3 km
  • Bath County Historical Society - 53 min drive - 79.0 km
  • Garth Newel Music Center - 58 min drive - 84.4 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Tree Country Store - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated on Nov 8, 2026 start from $286, 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 Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated located?

Situated in McDowell, this cabin is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Sugar Tree Country Store and within 12 mi (20 km) of George Washington National Forest and Bullpasture Mountain. Maple Museum and Coalpit Knob are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Cabin is clean, beautiful, warm and inviting with so many special touches! Everything you need is right there! So many ways to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet of this amazing property. Rocking chairs and swing on front porch and back yard offers Adirondack chairs circling a firepit as well as a hammock. Communication with our hosts George and Kathy was excellent from booking process right through our stay. I would highly recommend this property. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2026
Hi Tara, Thanks so much for your awesome review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
George and Kathy are wonderful hosts! The cabin was clean, perfectly furnished, and very cozy! The grounds were well maintained and beautiful. Far enough away from the world to absorb nature, but close enough to civilization to easily find conveniences. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2026
Hi Chuck, Thanks so much for your awesome review! We really enjoyed meeting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
George and Kathy were so nice and helpful! Love the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 11, 2026
Thanks, Lisa! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place to stay!! All that it was advertised to be and more. Hosts were very gracious and available when needed. The grounds are beautiful forested land and the cabin VERY comfortable and had everything we needed. The stargazing was phenomenal, the fireplace and fire pit well prepared and added an extra level of coziness! Nearby Monterey enjoyed BigFish Cidery, The Curly Maple cafe for lunch was delicious, and Highland Roots Market had lots of local sourced groceries. Highly recommend...hope to be back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2026
Hi Pamela, Thanks so much for your awesome review! We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin that was lovingly restored with everything needed for a comfortable stay while checking out the local history. George and Kathy were perfect hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVED OUR STAY!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Will definitely be staying again. The hosts were fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2024
Thanks so much Wilson! We look forward to seeing you and Lauren again and meeting Lisa on a future visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. We enjoyed walking the proprrt
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain cabin

Loved the property, owners, and stay. We had a wonderful time, and will highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2025
Thanks Jenna! We really enjoyed meeting you and Ash.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star Cabin

Awesome cabin and location. Plenty of outdoor stuff to do in area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 7, 2024
Ward and family, Thanks so much for staying with us! We’ll look forward to a return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

I highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to enjoy the area. George Hogshead and his wife provided valuable information about the local area and its history. Their hospitality was top-notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

The cabin is very thoughtfully redone and the hosts are warm and accommodating. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 5, 2025
Hi Ryan, Thanks for your kind words! We hope to see you again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

As advertised then some …great hosts .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Overall great place and wonderful amenities. The outside cat was a great addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Thanks Jessica, we enjoyed meeting you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property seriously clean and absolutely relqxing. We will bebback!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Fall Getaway

It was a wonderful and relaxing time. The fall colors were beautiful. The cabin and area were exceptional. We would absolutely recommend a stay here to anyone. The host were very gracious and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2023
Lonnie and Donna were excellent guests! They were very friendly and really seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet of our property. The cabin was immaculate when they left! We would welcome them back for another visit any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40th anniversary trip

The cabin was very nice, George and his wife were very sweet and helpful. Well-equipped cabin, comfortable beds. Beautiful views and deer in yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The coziest and most quaint cabin

We had an exceptional stay at Hogshead. The host was wonderful. The cabin was immaculate, cozy, quiet and quaint. The star gazing was out of this world. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2024
Hi Harmony, Thanks so much for your kind words. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your family and hope to see you back in the area soon! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last hurrah of summer

Stayed with my family in the adorable cabin. It was clean and comfortable, and the hosts were super nice and helpful. The area was very remote and peaceful. Make sure to bring your own food as there's not a lot of restaurants or shopping close by. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome hosts

Humble cabin with all of our needs met. Lots of land to walk on. Firplace with wood provided. Forepit looked enticing for other seasons of the year. Beds are ve
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing stay

If you are looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of every day this is it. My family and I had a wonderful time relaxing by the campfire, stargazing, playing games and enjoying the beautiful view. The cabin was perfect very clean and had all the essentials. The hosts were close by in case we needed anything and were very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back again. rtable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2024
Hi Brandi, Thank you so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed meeting you and your family and hope that we will have the opportunity to host you guys again! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Hogshead Cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplug and unwind

We were looking for a quiet relaxing weekend getaway and this location did not disappoint. George and Kathy were wonderful hosts. The cabin was impeccable and the views on the property were so beautiful. We enjoyed walks in the property, a warm fire by the fire pit and morning coffees on the front porch. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2024
Hi Laura, Thanks so much for your kind words. We enjoyed meeting you guys and hope to see you back in Highland County in the near future! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at a Charming cabin

We spent just two days at this charming cabin, but we truly cherished every moment. Our hosts, George and Kathy, were incredibly welcoming. The views were stunning, and the area was so peaceful. We loved relaxing on the front porch, soaking in the sounds of nature, and exploring the nearby towns of McDowell and Monterey. We enjoyed the beautiful mountains and the colors of the coming fall. Our time at the Hogshesd cabin was amazing , and we would happily return for another visit down the road .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2024
Hi Jill, Thanks so much for the kind words. We really enjoyed meeting you and Noah and reconnecting with Greg. We hope to see you back in Highland Co in the future! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis of peace

My daughter and I (and our two Corgis) loved the cabin and its surroundings. We live in noisy suburbia and the absence of man-made noise was wonderful. The only noise we heard was from birds and insects, and the occasional moo. The cabin was exactly as advertised, and George and Kathy were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2024
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you and your daughter Emilie at The Hogshead Cabin. We hope to see you again for a future visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to unplug

We only were able to stay a few days but really loved this place. Remote but not isolated, owners were just short distance away. We had amazing weather. A very exciting thunderstorm the first night I just fell asleep to, and seriously windy the following night that sounded like a stream flowing through the tree canopy over the house and yard. Something about fresh air blowing through the house to give you a great solid nights sleep. Even our dog was zonked out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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