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Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views!

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A wooden deck with a swing chair, a view of a green landscape with hills, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with teal cabinetry, a central island, and a gas stove.
A modern kitchen with teal cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a welcoming 'WELCOME' sign.
A single-story house with a green door, white siding, and a porch with two windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a large refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to James River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Buchanan, VA
  • Place, Wilson Warehouse / Community House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jefferson National Forest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buchanan Swinging Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom #2

2 Queen Bunk Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Buchanan

Located in Buchanan, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Wilson Warehouse / Community House and Buchanan Swinging Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Jefferson National Forest. Natural Bridge Zoo and Virginia Safari Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Buchanan, VA

What's nearby

  • Wilson Warehouse / Community House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jefferson National Forest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buchanan Swinging Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Valley View Mall - 37 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Liberty University - 55 min drive - 79.8 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foot of the Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mrs. B’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Times Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buchanan Fountain and Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪North Star Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views! 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 Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views!?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views! on Nov 13, 2026 start from CA $415, excluding 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 Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views! located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Jefferson National Forest and Wilson Warehouse / Community House. James River and Buchanan Swinging Bridge are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the views were fantastic!!! The Draper’s were excellent host and we appreciated the things to do and places to go recommendations! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the property, Nat was great and reached out in advance to inform me of what to expect at the house and in the area. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had another amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nat was so helpful and delightful to book with. The cottage on the river is top notch, clean, modern, well-equipped. We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. It feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vrbo was adorable. It was clean and well stocked. In addition, the yard was a perfect area for our dog to run. Communication with the owner was excellent. We even had a blast in kayaks on the James River in the middle of a huge rain storm. Fun couple of days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
So glad you had a great time in Buchanan at the river house. Also glad you had the opportunity to paddle the beautiful James River.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Very modern. Small bed for couples. Very buggy outside. Overall a great weekend with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2026
Thanks David. I am glad you and your family had a great trip. Thank you for staying and hope to see you return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very inviting space

We loved it and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2024
Tthanks so much for staying at our River house. We would love to have you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great place and well put together
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT place to stay

This property was perfect and the location was great and so close to The Virginia Safari Park. We enjoyed swinging on the back porch and enjoying the view and back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2023
Thanks Deborah, so glad you enjoyed the house. Please come back again. Nat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great location for our family vacation, we came from Alabama and Delaware. Enjoyed the accommodations and local park for the grandkids. Location was convenient for day trips to Roanoke and Natural Bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
So glad you all had a great vacation. Please come back again. Nat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

We enjoyed the stay in every aspect. House was newly renovated and has all the essentials for cooking and comfortable stay. very close to all attractions in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay in Buchanan

Enjoyed the home very much - we enjoyed the accessibility of the home and the porch. It was wonderful for our family of four. Very comfortable beds, great kitchen and dining areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2024
Thanks Angie. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home In Buchanan

A nicely updated home throughout, we especially loved the kitchen and back porch. The location was good, the view was great and the host very helpful. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thanks Holly for the nice review. So glad you all had a great stay. We hope you all come back some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice surprise to have the river in the back yard. The beds were so comfortable and so much room in the kitchen and dining area. The back deck was so nice to hang out on. We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nat was one of the most helpful hosts I’ve ever interacted with. He gave us so many recommendations on things to do, where to eat as well as details about the house and area, which made planning for the trip that much easier. House is located right off the blue ridge parkway for easy access to hikes and right down the street from twin river outfitters. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. The location allowed us easy access to The Blue Ridge Parkway and Natural Bridge. Communication with the owner was excellent and check in a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thanks Katrina We are so happy you had a nice stay in Buchanan. We hope you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, clean house!

Met some buddies for a golf trip, this house was in great condition, slept all four adults comfortably and had some nice hang out areas. The owner is a great host and offered a lot of details about the home and the local area. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2023
Thanks Ryan, so glad you all had fun at our river house and got to meet you buddies for golf. Please come back again. Thanks Nat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Great place! Bring your friends and family and go enjoy the James River!! We had a blast and Nat is amazing to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2023
Thanks for the great review Maurice. I am so glad your family got to enjoys some great time on the James River and at our family home. Hope to see you again in the future!!! Nat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location to Chill

A beautiful location that allowed our family at attend a college graduation, a navy commissioning, and a beautiful wedding. It was always nice for our family to come back here each night to relax!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly 10/10. Lovely remodeled house that's clean, comfortable and well-stocked. We had everything we needed and then some. The back porch is a huge bonus and we loved the games and floats. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2025
Ruth, so glad you had a great time.Please come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a weekend at the house with family. Walked to a coffee shop. Fished on the river. The house is very well equipped…everything you could need. Great communication with the owner throughout. We plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

This was a fantastic weekend getaway. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked for our family of four and three friends. The house is conveniently located near Natural Bridge. We enjoyed canoeing and hiking. The covered porch was also great for relaxing in the evening. Highly recommended for family vacations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. i’m glad you enjoyed natural bridge and the James River. Nat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint house on the Beautiful James

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautifully renovated home, we were literally provided with everything we needed making our visit more pleasant. Thank you Nat for being a spectacular host! We have booked again in November 👍
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
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