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The River Barn at Lake Moomaw

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with patterned bedding, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of greenery.
A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a bar area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A spacious living room with a large wooden table, a leather armchair, and a television mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, and a wooden countertop.
An outdoor patio with a red wall, a grill, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near George Washington National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Covington, VA
  • Place, Lake Moomaw
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Falling Springs Waterfall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Warm Springs Pools
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Alleghany Historical Society and Garth Newel Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Cascades Golf Course and Homestead Ski Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Covington, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Moomaw - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Falling Springs Waterfall - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Homestead Ski Area - 31 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Warm Springs Pools - 39 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Greenbrier Golf Course - 49 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Clifton Forge Station - 33 min drive
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff View Golf Club and Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Black Bbq - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Camp - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Secluded Bar - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪billys barn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Barn at Lake Moomaw pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The River Barn at Lake Moomaw?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Barn at Lake Moomaw on 30 Dec 2026 start from £324, 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 The River Barn at Lake Moomaw?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River Barn at Lake Moomaw?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Barn at Lake Moomaw?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River Barn at Lake Moomaw located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from George Washington National Forest and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Moomaw. Falling Springs Waterfall and Covington Farmers Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property and it's location was great for our stay in the area and everything about it was very comfortable and relaxing.We very much enjoyed the beauty of the Jackson River nearby and the outdoor scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming home was perfect for us. We came to visit family and enjoy the fall colors.The home was very clean, the woodwork is amazing, and the beds are comfortable.Communication with host was very good.I would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin, just as described. Great location to lake. Property was clean and spacious for party of 4.Would recommend and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect place for a couple of dads and sons to get away. The uniqueness of a rental created from an old barn was interesting. The firepit, the friendly cows in the pasture, the red metal roof and siding [great for sleeping in the rain], all the cedar wood use, and lots of windows all added to a very enjoyable stay. A plus for us was being right at the river and a short walk to the put in for fishing.Fully recommend for anyone's getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting. Lovely property. Owner is very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great space to go for out trip. One complaint is the river view obstructed by a fence
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us it was great! We had a lot of room in the house. There were lots of beds and TV's . The kitchen and counter tops were beautiful! It was easy driving to Lake Mumaw. We walked down to the Jackson River scenic trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, spacious and well equipped. Easy access to Johnson Spring river access, rail trail and Lake Moomaw. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Thank you for your stay and your thoughtful review! We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat!

Beautiful property with all the necessary amenities nestled in a quiet private location. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway for family!

This was a beautiful property located near a launch off on the Jackson river and walking distance to the Jackson river scenic trail. Along with only being a few minutes from Lake Moomaw, this was the perfect place to have fun with the wife and kids
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your stay, and your thoughtful review! We hope you can come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in VA

We had a wonderful trip to the mountains. The property was clean and beautiful. It was exactly as pictured in the Vrbo app. We are looking forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The host was not responsive and did not send me check in info until 9:30pm. The house was cute and fun but there was a ton of ants and they got into our food and ruined some of it. I reached out about the ants and got no response. Very disappointed in the lack of communication. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
I appreciate the feedback about your concerns, which I am taking to heart and doing my best to resolve. I understand that lack of timely information and response must have been frustrating and disappointing. I am reaching out to explain that my unavailability was an extremely unusual circumstance and to offer apology for failing to serve you in the exemplary way that I strive to serve all of our guests. My lack of timely communication resulted from technical issues with my cell phone due to being in the middle of cell service provider transfer, in combination with my being out of town visiting family, out of routine and time zone. I know none of this changes your personal experience, but I want to assure you and future guests that I have been hosting on VRBO and Airbnb for 2 years and am proud to be consistently rated for great communication and ease of check in, which can be verified by taking a moment to look over my reviews on VRBO as well as on other platforms where we get bookings for the River Barn. I will continue to do my best and plan to take precautions when navigating unusual circumstances that may affect my hosting abilities in the future. I sincerely regret that I failed to serve you satisfactorily. Concerning the ants, I am so sorry they ruined some of your food! They have moved in suddenly and unexpectedly before, but it is difficult to foresee when/if that will happen. We put fresh traps and bait out which solved the problem in the past, but we also added a labeled plastic food storage tub in the pantry for use in any future invasions! Thank you again for your stay. I hope you will consider coming again and giving us the opportunity to change your opinion.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away from it all

The "Barn" was clearly renovated fairly recently as everything looks very clean and new inside and out. Internet connection was solid to stream HD from the nice TVs, furniture and beds were comfy, and the kitchen was well appointed. The reason to stay is the location: the view form the porch is a grassy field terminating on a small wooded hill with birds everywhere and even a few deer. The porch would have been worth the whole stay, but the location is also a very short walk from the Jackson river which has a very long rails-to-trail for biking or very easy walking. There are a few waterfalls a short drive away as well as the lake. The water is well water and has a sulfur smell and the shower stall was less fancy than the rest of the place, but this was only notable because everything else was fantastic. I would not hesitate to come back here again with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem!

My husband and I along with my sister and her husband stayed in this charming home last weekend. I instantly fell in love with this place. The home has been beautifully crafted on the inside and outside. It’s in a rural location and has so many things to offer if you like mountains, rivers and wildlife. We rode our bikes on the trail by the Jackson River and enjoyed every second of the beautiful scenery. We did run into some evidence of bears and saw plenty of deer. We visited the nearby Lake Moomaw and saw two bald eagles. The home was extremely clean and we had everything we could ask for. The beds are very comfy and we slept well after days full of nature and activity. I love this place and hope to come for a longer stay in the summer. The check in process was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful, quiet retreat can be found in this barn-turned-Vrbo. We had all the amenities we needed and more. Nice, open kitchen and eating areas. Quiet property with gorgeous views. Short walk or drive away from the river and a rail trail (can be used for horses, bikes, walking, etc). This space would be particularly amazing to visit at peak foliage time so we hope to go again in the autumn. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with our stay. Covington is a beautiful area. People are very friendly. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch and watching the cows and deer. House was nice and nicely furnished. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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