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Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen

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A modern kitchen with a large island, blue cabinets, and pendant lighting.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a small table, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and hills.
A large, open field with a single white building, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A modern living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a sofa set.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a towel rack.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Big Island, VA
  • Place, Lynchburg College
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia University of Lynchburg
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Big Island, VA

What's nearby

  • Lynchburg College - 31 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Liberty University - 35 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Virginia University of Lynchburg - 39 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Virginia Safari Park - 41 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 50 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 32 min drive
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasteful Sensations - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Islander Market and Deli - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen on 26 Feb 2027 start from £1,593, 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 at Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Mountain Views, Rooftop Deck, Chef's Kitchen located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Jefferson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of James River and George Washington National Forest. Gross Orchard and Bower Center for the Arts are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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
Property was beautiful. We had a wonderful time- I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
Allison, thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyedyour stay. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back next time you’re in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and mountain views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Marina, thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed the mountain views and the setting. We’d be happy to host you again at Terrapin Farm next time you’re in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is an absolute gem!!! We loved it and will definitely stay here again! The home is gorgeous! The kitchen is beyond amazing! It was well stocked with every utensil and appliance we could have imagined! The area is so relaxing and quiet! Went hiking to the top of Terrapin Mountain (it’s a doozy!) and just enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your warm review, Karen! We are so thrilled that you loved your stay. We would be glad to host you again anytime,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home in the Blue Ridge Mountains! We visited our son, who attends VMI in Lexington, for Family Weekend, and this home was the perfect place for our family to gather and enjoy quality time together.The home was spacious, comfortable, and equipped with excellent amenities both inside and out. The outdoor fire pit was superb for listening to music, making s’mores, and enjoying the evenings together. We also loved relaxing in the front porch rocking chairs or on the top deck (roof top) sunning area during the beautiful late-October weather, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s.Inside, the kitchen and great room were absolutely stunning, and the grand dining table made our family dinners especially memorable. The convenient location also made it easy to enjoy the restaurants in Bedford, VA. A visit to the National D-Day Memorial was another highlight of our trip—an invaluable and deeply moving experience that reminded us of the courage and sacrifice of those who served.Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us and helping make our extended weekend so special. Between the beautiful mountain setting, outstanding amenities, and opportunities to create lasting family memories, our stay exceeded expectations. We truly look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Weve stayed here before and will certainly be back. Total relaxation and Quiet with amazing common areas,bedrooms and Kitchen. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely breath taking on the inside!!! It also had everything you would need to prepare a meal in the kitchen with a open concept. The entire house was clean from top to bottom and The host was amazing. My daughter was graduating and they took time to hang a congrats graduate banner, it was so beautiful. They also baked us some cookies with a warm welcome note. If you're into nature they have a trail close by that my sons went on a hike and enjoyed. They also have a awesome patio and a beautiful deck you can go outside and enjoy. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you for the lovely review, D. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the house for all of it's beauty inside and out. We were honored to be a part of your daughters special weekend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and property were absolutely amazing!!!! The home was immaculate and was one of the most calm and relaxing places I have ever stayed at. It was for work, but it felt like a vacation. This veteran and team of brothers-in-arms will be staying here every time we have work in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host’s kindness and attention to detail stood out most. He went above and beyond to help us with everything — from recommending local bakeries for our wedding cake to suggesting nearby hotels for our guests and sharing everything we needed to know about the area. The house itself was spotless, beautifully decorated, and full of thoughtful touches that made our wedding weekend feel extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Weekend

The property is lovely and the home has been completely updated, especially the kitchen. It's location is quiet and peaceful. Beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the overlook deck and listening to the cows.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful country setting. An older house that has been completely refurbished but retained its original charm. The kitchen and great room have windows all around so you can see the wildflowers and butterflies up close as well as the mountains in the distance. It’s easy to get to and you see no other residences from this house. It has a rooftop deck that’s wonderful as well. Plenty of space for my family, and it was incredibly clean when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great house in a great location

The house is beautifully renovated with decor worthy of a Southern Living spread! Gorgeous views of mountains and flower gardens. Pretty pond for fishing. Close to lots of local things to do: Safari Park, Natural Bridge, Blue Ridge Parkway, and quaint downtown Bedford where we spent a rainy day exploring the shops. Easy drive for any type vehicle. No four wheel drive needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful. Clean and well equipped home. Very quite atmosphere. Would recommend better access to pond, apple orchard and creek as they are suggested places to explore in description. But we loved the house and area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best VRBO experiences

I’ve used vrbo multiple times and this house has to be the absolute best one yet! Even better than the pictures. The hosts are so gracious and friendly. The furnishings and amenities are comfortable and inviting. We had a girls weekend but I’m planning to bring my family back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Thanks for much for that wonderful feedback, Misty! We loved hosting you and hope to have to back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house in a stunning setting. It is rare to stay at a VRBO where the pictures truly don’t do the house and location justice, but this one exceeded our expectations on all levels. From the incredible kitchen, to the multiple wildlife viewing areas, to the expertly curated furniture, comfortable beds and entertaining areas, this house delivers a premium experience. The serene, pastoral setting with Terrapin Mountain as a backdrop is just stunning….we have stayed up and down the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it doesn’t get better than this. The hosts are friendly, easy to reach and definitely go the extra mile to ensure their guests are happy and well pampered. Highly and thoroughly recommended, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of Heaven

Rest, relaxation with top notch care! Pulling up to the house was like a picture in a postcard! Then walking in and seeing the class of 2025 decorations was the cherry on top!!! Jeffery was quick to respond and answer any questions we had. Our only suggestion would be to add blinds to the upstairs bedrooms but outside of this was beyond perfect and we can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend staying at this gorgeous home in the mountains! It was clean, cozy, and so relaxing. The massive wrap-around porch with rocking chairs was serene and peaceful. Huge open area in the kitchen and family room allows for entertaining and hanging out while experiencing the beauty all around you. The three bedrooms were very spacious and the rooftop lounge area was enjoyed by all of us. Driving distance to Liberty University is about 35 mins but a beautiful drive. Only thing I would mention is there were a lot of lady bugs inside upon arrival but that is to be expected this time of year and was easily taken care of and did not alter our weekend at all. Host was easy to get hold of. Definitely would stay here again and hope to soon.
Sunrise from porch
Floor to ceiling windows in family room with amazing view of fall color
Rooftop view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing Mountain Retreat

This house was everything we could have asked for and more. The location was amazing. It was secluded at the foot of the mountains, which made for beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It was quiet and peaceful. It was also centrally located to area attractions, such as, natural bridge, VA safari park, Lynchburg, and the natural bridge caverns. The house was very spacious and extremely well appointed especially the kitchen. There was plenty of room to spread out and relax. Having a house of this caliber certainly made our trip much more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I left a piece of my soul at this property on the front porch. Lovely location and the place was spotless and updated. We will be returning. Must rock on the porch again to the whisper of the weeping willows and see the stars at night—the view of wildflowers while you wash dishes in a five-star kitchen is unparalleled. If you choose this property, you aren’t choosing a house for its proximity to a Walmart or the many choices for food delivery. You are choosing a first class rental for tranquility and natural beauty with finishes that also make your bougie side happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magnificent stay

We had a fantastic time at Terrapin Mountain! We felt like we were living in a photo shoot for an magazine. Bright, light and cheerful. The huge kitchen had many thoughtful extras, from the soda stream to the well stocked chef tools. Every window beautifully framed the stunning flowers or mountains. We enjoyed the second floor deck overlooking the pastoral scene, both day and night, as the stars were so clear and bright. The happy cows even had adorable calfs that frolicked and played. The two bathrooms were luxurious, and both had stand alone soaking tubs, as well as elegant showers. The sheets were so soft, and the bed itself was perfect. The WiFi was sufficient to run our predownloaded Netflix shows. This house was so lovingly remodeled. The blend of old and new was harmonious. While there were only two of us this trip, this house could handle a larger group easily. This is a rural area, so we would encourage you to plan your meals more than you would elsewhere, as it is a bit of a trek to a grocery store. The hosts were terrific too. They were very responsive when an issue came up, and fixed it with great speed and care. We were very impressed. We look forward to returning with friends soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and house were absolutely gorgeous!!! The house was very clean and comfy. The large kitchen was fantastic. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Michele! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time at Terrapin.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Virginia country house

The property was clean and modern it fit our needs perfectly . we were 6 adults it was quiet and peaceful It is remote for example it was 25 min from grocery store
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful home in a quiet location

A group of girlfriends and I stayed at this home from 9/30/22-10/2/22. It was the weekend that the remnants of the hurricane hit our area and it was raining non-stop. But that did not damper our stay one bit. The house was perfect for being stuck inside all weekend. It's large, so everyone had ample space to be alone if needed, lounge, dance, play games, etc. The kitchen was by far my favorite part of the home. It is a chef's dream! Everything you think you might need, you'd find there. Even things I don't have in my own home. And that gigantic island in the middle of the kitchen was my favorite place to gather with my friends. Sitting on the patio or the deck, soaking in the tubs, or staring out at the mountains (or cows!!!) off the deck was just so serene. I did explore some of the grounds while wearing rain boots and a poncho and it's just beautiful. I highly recommend this place! You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing property and Home.

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplugged Get Away to the Mountains

This property is clean, beautifully furnished, comfortable and in an absolutely gorgeous area of Bedford County, Virginia. Sipping morning coffee on the front porch, while listening to the sounds of birds was nothing less than heavenly. If allowed, I would award this property more than 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Stay was great. Bring your own pillow if you don’t like soft pillows! Other than that, the property was excellent. Will come again! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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