Bruce's bend on Craig Creek-waterfront with mountain views

I cannot put into words the magical beauty of this place. The sound of the water from the giant sectional on the screened porch is something I want to bottle and take home with me! Do not miss roaring run hike. It is totally worth it!!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this experience!! Thank you so much for everything!!

We enjoyed our stay at Bruce's Bend very much. There were plenty of blankets and pillows available and the kitchen was well-stocked with all the pots and pans needed for cooking meals. Thank you Kimberly and David!

This was the fourth stay at Bruce's Bend for my family of 8 adults. The inside is well maintained and very clean. Our favorite part of Bruce's Bend is that canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes are provided along with direct access to Craig's Creek. There is a convenient place to put in, and you can exit right at the house! You can even choose to put in at the house and paddle a little upstream to fish. My husband caught over 20 fish in 30 mins. (Nothing the next day!) Bring all your food to save time, and make sure everyone is capable of climbing a flight of exterior steps. Our thanks to the Bruces, The Nowell Family

We decided to squeeze in a mini vacation before sending our son back to Virginia Tech. We chose Bruce's Bend because it was about 1.5 hours to VT, was right on the river, had a fire pit for cooking campfire meals and kayaks and tubes were supplied. The location was very remote but that is exactly what we were looking for. We were able to relax, take it easy and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of normal life. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable and it was so nice to have a supply of firewood ready and waiting. The outdoor lights added an extra touch of ambiance. The screened in porch was so welcoming and we enjoyed having our morning coffee there while listening to the sounds of the river. A serene and relaxing vacation was had by all!

The owners were great to deal with. The property is in a very quiet, scenic valley that time seems to have forgotten. The nearby roads are very sparsely traveled and neighbors are not nearby resulting in much privacy. Great riverfront view with wading/boating access to a scenic parcel of the creek across from an island. Most distinctive attribute is a wonderful second story screened in porch. First floor bedroom bed is one of the most comfortable I have ever been on. Kitchen is fully furnished with everything you can think of. Check in/check out, tv, internet instructions /were very organized and easy to find in the three ring binder. Plenty of outdoor activities like Hoop Hole trail, Roaring run trail and other local rivers also for kayaking and fishing-James, Cowpasture and Jackson. You are a little bit away from eateries and grocery stores in Clifton Forge, Covington and New Castle--circa half an hour-so plan accordingly. This adds to the charm of the location though.