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High Lonesome Cabin...Elevate Your Soul! Peaceful Seclusion

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front of cabin in the summertime
view from the firepit on a fall morning
cozy cabin inside, with full kitchen and TV
Downstairs bedroom with comfy queen-size
Gorgeous Autumn morning. Sweet smell in the air...only sounds are birds singing

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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tyro, va
  • Crabtree Falls
    6 min drive
  • Reids Gap Trailhead
    20 min drive
  • Sherando Lake Recreation Area
    31 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    65 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

High Lonesome Cabin...Elevate Your Soul! Peaceful Seclusion

Hi Folks! BEFORE YOU CONTACT US (and if you get past this paragraph we encourage you to!) we have a 4 adult maximum and a 2 night minimum.....sorry, no exceptions.

***FOUR-WHEEL/ ALL WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUIRED***

Children are very welcome but should be supervised or old enough to be responsible. Click the calendar tab to see if your desired dates are currently available. We require 4 wheel or ALL wheel drive vehicles due to the steepness of the gravel driveway, not because of weather. Rates are posted under the reviews section a little further down on this page, or you can click the rates tab above. If you're still interested, please read on and be sure to read our unsolicited GUESTS REVIEWS....our wonderful guests are so much better than us at describing the experience. (and we're pretty biased, anyways) Thanks!

****PLEASE READ*** : We request that our guests leave the cabin in good rental condition for the next occupants. This means a basic cleaning/ straightening up of the entire cabin, leaving it clean and orderly. This also includes bringing your own linens or washing and folding the ones available at the cabin. We provide a comprehensive list of check-out procedures that are easy to follow. This allows for earlier check-in times and later check-out times adding many extra hours to enjoy yourselves, as well as helping us keep our costs and our renter fees down. So far we're happy to say there have been very few problems and we maintain a 5 star rating on VRBO......in short, WE HAVE GREAT GUESTS (most of whom are repeats) who understand, appreciate and desire a true cabin experience, and treat the cabin as they would their own home.
You having a great time at High Lonesome is our number one concern, so it's important to us that you are as aware as possible before you go!

High Lonesome Cabin was built in 2008 in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. This rustic cabin sits on 20 secluded acres high on a steep finger of the Priest Mountain near the Appalachian Trail in Tyro Va., minutes from Crabtree Falls. When you stay at High Lonesome you have a mountain all to yourself, and you may never feel the need to start the car again until you have to leave. But if you do venture out, wineries, orchards, stables, golf, rivers, antiques, lakes and trails are all within minutes of the long gravel driveway.

This is a small cabin (technically all cabins are small by definition) and we don't have swimming pools or hot tubs or jacuzzis or saunas, but you can get all that at a Holiday Inn. What we do have is the Tye river right across the street at the end of our long, gravel driveway, home to some of the east coast's best fly fishing, as well as swimming holes and the AT swing bridge. Sherando lake is a short drive away and offers swimming, fishing and kayaking in a surreal mountain/beach setting.....a must see! The Appalachian Trail is a short walk away, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is very close as well. And if you haven't seen Crabtree Falls, it's a must.....highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Our 20 acres are surrounded by National Forest and protected land. Out back in a small clearing is a stone fire pit where you can enjoy marshmallows and the starriest skies you've ever seen. There's also a picnic table and a charcoal grill, as well as a shed to keep extra stuff in. In winter, Wintergreen ski resort is about 20 minutes away, offering the best skiing/snowboarding Virginia has to offer....there is also tubing and ice-skating.

The main attraction of the High Lonesome is definitely outdoors, but the inside is pretty cool, too. There's a porch with a great view, picnic table, ceiling fan, rustic natural log columns, rocking chairs and outdoor speakers....or just listen to the birds and the Tye river off in the distance. Moving inside, there's a small table for dining or cards, a dartboard, a wood stove/ fireplace, plenty of seating to watch a movie on the smart TV, gorgeous stonework with cedar and pine walls/floors, a decent sized kitchen with cookware and utensils provided, small bathroom with shower only. In the back is a small but cozy master bedroom with a very comfortable queen-sized bed. Both areas have ceiling fans and there is a wall mounted heat pump unit for AC/heat. Up the spiral staircase is the loft with a queen-size and a double bed...there's a TV with dvd player and a Gamecube and lots of video games.

Some modern conveniences are furnished, but this is not a ginormous luxury log home masquerading as a “cabin”. The spectacular view, total privacy and mountain setting are its finest attributes….ones that only Mother Nature could provide. If a serene mountain escape is what you seek, High Lonesome Cabin will elevate your soul and clear your mind.


Keywords: rustic cabin, mountainside retreat, woods, camping, hiking, firepit, mountain top, forest, private, serene, scenic, peaceful

View video tour here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2xsXad3uN3w (copy and paste into your browser to view video)

Property manager

Robb
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Small children should be supervised indoors & out

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please contact us regarding pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional Nelson county tax of 5% (tax laws are changing.....sorry for this inconvenience

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 723

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tyro

Located in Tyro, this cabin is in the mountains. Woodson's Mill and Oak Ridge Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Three Ridges Wilderness. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Crabtree Falls - 6 min drive
  • Reids Gap Trailhead - 20 min drive
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 23 min drive
  • Wintergreen Resort - 28 min drive
  • Sherando Lake Recreation Area - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Devils Backbone Brewing Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bryant's Cider - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blue Toad Hard Cider - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Mountain - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wintergreen Winery - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Lonesome Cabin...Elevate Your Soul! Peaceful Seclusion pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Lonesome Cabin...Elevate Your Soul! Peaceful Seclusion?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Lonesome Cabin...Elevate Your Soul! Peaceful Seclusion?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is High Lonesome Cabin...Elevate Your Soul! Peaceful Seclusion located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from George Washington National Forest and Priest Wilderness. Three Ridges Wilderness and Crabtree Falls are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gregory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful…no frills
Beautiful setting. This is a simple little cabin and if that suits you then it’s wonderful. This may not be suitable for older folks because the steps aren’t even.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin was just right
The infamous driveway was no big deal. My Subaru Forester AWD made it easy. My wife and I stayed Friday through Sunday with our dog, early October. We enjoyed a quiet weekend with some hiking and relaxing. I recommend Crabtree Falls trail, very scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had an excellent stay at HLC. The view is amazing. Proximity to great hikes cant be beat. Make sure to pack in what you need food and supply wise but once there you wont want to leave. Host did a great job communicating about the stay. Can’t wait to come back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great care has been taken to make this cabin welcoming and comfortable and fun. Everything about our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zak M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Lil Cabin
Clean, quiet, beyond peaceful. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for a Getaway!
This place is a favorite for many reasons! The view, the property, the ease of working with Robb and Sally... all of it is top notch! This was our second stay at High Lonesome, and it was perfect... AGAIN! Robb is very organized and explains any procedures and expectations up front, which is super helpful. We appreciated all the little notes, labels, etc. to help us find things easily if we had questions. Amazing, peaceful time- especially for relaxation right before the chaos of school starting! (Pray for us teachers, everyone! ;) Thanks Robb & Sally for a wonderful spot to unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded
Very quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HLC
Very peaceful get away for a couple of days; the rest of the world just falls away. It is remote but very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of heaven!
Picturesque setting, amazing views, and cozy cabin vibe. Great access to trails, breweries, wineries, and historic sites. We didn’t want to leave and hope to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Cabin!
This is a special place nicely tucked in the mountains. Great set up and views, very comfortable and easy. All good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Exactly as advertised! Super nice and helpful host. What a Perfect Location! We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
Perfect location, beautiful scenery, and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

darla l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful mountain retreat.
Amazing cozy cabin - remote - yet so close to hiking trails( the AT is literally at the base of the driveway ) , streams and natural beauty. Cabin had had everything you’d need and more. - The porch views were gorgeous and perfect for coffee in the morning.The grounds surrounding the cabin were lovely - Hummingbirds were fun to watch on the porch - Easy drive up the driveway with Subaru- not scary at all. Communication was fantastic with owner - so helpful. This is a gem of a place - just wish we had more time to enjoy ti enjoy it. . Came home so refreshed from this mountain top cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terrie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get-away
We hiked several trails, went to Sherando Lake and just hung out at the cabin. There were numerous visits by the Hummingbirds and squirrels, a raccoon running across the porch just before dark(startled my wife) and a deer blowing at us as we sat on the front porch. We left the world and all its troubles at the gate. It was good to leave the "rat race". Thanks, David & Terrie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway!
Just a fantastic place to get away, relax, and enjoy all the mountain beauty that surrounds you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The beauty of the mountain and the coziness of the cabin made for a perfect getaway. The cabin had everything we needed. Great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain bliss
We enjoyed a beautiful holiday weekend in Tyro. Enjoyed the porch, went berry picking and listened to the birds sing. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total Tranquility
High Lonesome Cabin lived ip to its description. It's a quaint, cozy cabin nestled in the mountains where you're surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of nature with breathtaking views of the sunrise. It's the perfect getaway from everyday stress.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Perfect small cabin for a weekend getaway. Wifi was also better than I expected!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
Love this cabin! Peace and relaxation is on the menu here. Don’t forget to visit all the breweries and wineries. Try Three Notches Brewery, excellent beer!! Thanks again Robb.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic as always!
Thank you Robb & Sally once again for sharing your little slice of heaven with us and for all of your help this weekend <3
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HLC
A peaceful and tranquil place to disconnect from the rest of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wowza!
First let me say the view from this property is stellar! The tranquil atmosphere is absolutely to die for. The driveway is not for the faint of heart and AWD/FWD is a must but getting to the cabin at the top is well worth the white knuckling on the way up. With AWD we did not have any issues but as instructed do not slow down on the drive up. Definitely a must to go to Devils Backbone Brewing Basecamp. Hopefully you'll get meet Taylor our wonderful waiter while you are there. The trail up Priest Mountain is challenging but getting to the summit is a huge reward. The trail will test you mentally and physically. Coming back to HLC afterwards is one of the best parts of recovering from that trail. The tranquility sitting on the front porch and seeing/listening to all of the birds brings such a peacefulness over your entire being. The cabin itself is beautiful and well equipped. Makes you feel right at home while enjoying being on the side of a mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robb

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We have been visiting the Virginia Blue Ridge mountains for over 30 years and have always dreamed of owning a place here. We have a deep love for nature, art and music, so we wanted something semi-rustic with a down to earth, 'blend in with the surroundings' feel. Also something that offered complete privacy.

Why they chose this property

While we have enjoyed staying at many different types of beautiful places, from very luxurious 'cabin-style' homes with every possible amenity, to some of the cabin 'communities', (places where there isn't as much privacy as sometimes advertised) we immediately fell in love with the peaceful seclusion and tranquility that 'High Lonesome' offered. While sitting privately on 20 acres on the mountainside, it is surrounded by national forests and steep slopes of private land assuring that it will always remain secluded.

What makes this property unique

It's location is also ideal. Far enough away from the more 'touristy' areas of the mountains yet close enough to get to them if you desire. The only possible issue for some will be the steepness of the gravel drive, but the new driveway is in and working out well. For us, a small price to pay for the seclusion and privacy that comes along with it. While every stay in this beautiful area is a fantastic one, what we offer at High Lonesome is location....and if you are seeking a truly private, peaceful getaway with post card views and more stars than you'll see at a planetarium....you will love it!

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