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Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated

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Rear view.
Miscellaneous
Living room.
Wood burning fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McDowell, VA
  • Place, Sugar Tree Country Store
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Warm Springs Pools
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Garth Newel Music Center
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated

Peaceful retreat nestled on a 118 acre farm! Authentic 1850's log cabin reconstruted with modern amenities (fiber internet!) for a dream vacation spot. Completed fall of 2023 - brand new elegance with rustic charm. Enjoy hiking/fishing nearby, visit charming towns of McDowell/Monterey or take a short ride to Snowshoe or The Homestead. Enjoy fires in the fire pit or fireplace, sunsets over Bear Mountain, and panaromic views. Escape regular life and relax! Owners nearby for anything you need.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3589936vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

McDowell

McDowell is home to this cabin. Maple Museum and NRAO Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sugar Tree Country Store and Green Bank Observatory.
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McDowell, VA

What's nearby

  • Sugar Tree Country Store - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Warm Springs Pools - 52 min drive - 77.3 km
  • Bath County Historical Society - 53 min drive - 79.0 km
  • Warm Springs Gallery - 54 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Garth Newel Music Center - 58 min drive - 84.4 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Tree Country Store - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic 1850's log cabin totally renovated located?

Situated in McDowell, this cabin is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Sugar Tree Country Store and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from George Washington National Forest. Maple Museum is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place to stay!! All that it was advertised to be and more. Hosts were very gracious and available when needed. The grounds are beautiful forested land and the cabin VERY comfortable and had everything we needed. The stargazing was phenomenal, the fireplace and fire pit well prepared and added an extra level of coziness! Nearby Monterey enjoyed BigFish Cidery, The Curly Maple cafe for lunch was delicious, and Highland Roots Market had lots of local sourced groceries. Highly recommend...hope to be back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Hi Pamela, Thanks so much for your awesome review! We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
George and Kathy were so nice and helpful! Love the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Thanks, Lisa! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin that was lovingly restored with everything needed for a comfortable stay while checking out the local history. George and Kathy were perfect hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. We enjoyed walking the proprrt
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

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

Mountain cabin

Loved the property, owners, and stay. We had a wonderful time, and will highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Thanks Jenna! We really enjoyed meeting you and Ash.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Beautiful

Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilson T.

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

LOVED OUR STAY!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Will definitely be staying again. The hosts were fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Thanks so much Wilson! We look forward to seeing you and Lauren again and meeting Lisa on a future visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property seriously clean and absolutely relqxing. We will bebback!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Fantastic stay

The cabin is very thoughtfully redone and the hosts are warm and accommodating. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Hi Ryan, Thanks for your kind words! We hope to see you again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ward A.

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

5 Star Cabin

Awesome cabin and location. Plenty of outdoor stuff to do in area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Ward and family, Thanks so much for staying with us! We’ll look forward to a return visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mart P.

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

Great Stay!

I highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to enjoy the area. George Hogshead and his wife provided valuable information about the local area and its history. Their hospitality was top-notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Great trip

As advertised then some …great hosts .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great place

Overall great place and wonderful amenities. The outside cat was a great addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thanks Jessica, we enjoyed meeting you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmony D.

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

The coziest and most quaint cabin

We had an exceptional stay at Hogshead. The host was wonderful. The cabin was immaculate, cozy, quiet and quaint. The star gazing was out of this world. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Hi Harmony, Thanks so much for your kind words. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your family and hope to see you back in the area soon! Take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

40th anniversary trip

The cabin was very nice, George and his wife were very sweet and helpful. Well-equipped cabin, comfortable beds. Beautiful views and deer in yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie D.

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

Wonderful Fall Getaway

It was a wonderful and relaxing time. The fall colors were beautiful. The cabin and area were exceptional. We would absolutely recommend a stay here to anyone. The host were very gracious and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Lonnie and Donna were excellent guests! They were very friendly and really seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet of our property. The cabin was immaculate when they left! We would welcome them back for another visit any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbie H.

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

Awesome hosts

Humble cabin with all of our needs met. Lots of land to walk on. Firplace with wood provided. Forepit looked enticing for other seasons of the year. Beds are ve
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

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

Last hurrah of summer

Stayed with my family in the adorable cabin. It was clean and comfortable, and the hosts were super nice and helpful. The area was very remote and peaceful. Make sure to bring your own food as there's not a lot of restaurants or shopping close by. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi F.

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

Wonderfully relaxing stay

If you are looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of every day this is it. My family and I had a wonderful time relaxing by the campfire, stargazing, playing games and enjoying the beautiful view. The cabin was perfect very clean and had all the essentials. The hosts were close by in case we needed anything and were very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back again. rtable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Hi Brandi, Thank you so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed meeting you and your family and hope that we will have the opportunity to host you guys again! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Hogshead Cabin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was breathtaking! Just a perfect getaway, love the history of the build of this beautiful place. George and Kathy take care of everything. Always there to help with anything, you will feel like you have known them for years! The cabin was cozy, clean, peaceful, quiet and at moments you will want to cry from the amazing feeling of letting yourself relax from life. We took our Lab and she loved it too. McDowell museum is a must and George and Kathy are full of ideas and knowledge about the area, and what gorgeous views at every turn. Just lovely...stop thinking about your stay at Hogshead Cabin GO!! STAY!! ENJOY WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE THEY SHARE!! THANK YOU GEORGE AND KATHY!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Kim, WOW, your review was so glowing that now we want to stay there! Thank you so much for the awesome review, we really enjoyed meeting you and Dale. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Unplug and unwind

We were looking for a quiet relaxing weekend getaway and this location did not disappoint. George and Kathy were wonderful hosts. The cabin was impeccable and the views on the property were so beautiful. We enjoyed walks in the property, a warm fire by the fire pit and morning coffees on the front porch. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Hi Laura, Thanks so much for your kind words. We enjoyed meeting you guys and hope to see you back in Highland County in the near future! Take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Wonderful stay at a Charming cabin

We spent just two days at this charming cabin, but we truly cherished every moment. Our hosts, George and Kathy, were incredibly welcoming. The views were stunning, and the area was so peaceful. We loved relaxing on the front porch, soaking in the sounds of nature, and exploring the nearby towns of McDowell and Monterey. We enjoyed the beautiful mountains and the colors of the coming fall. Our time at the Hogshesd cabin was amazing , and we would happily return for another visit down the road .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Hi Jill, Thanks so much for the kind words. We really enjoyed meeting you and Noah and reconnecting with Greg. We hope to see you back in Highland Co in the future! Take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Oasis of peace

My daughter and I (and our two Corgis) loved the cabin and its surroundings. We live in noisy suburbia and the absence of man-made noise was wonderful. The only noise we heard was from birds and insects, and the occasional moo. The cabin was exactly as advertised, and George and Kathy were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you and your daughter Emilie at The Hogshead Cabin. We hope to see you again for a future visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman K.

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

Tranquility and picturesque views

We enjoyed the cabin very much. We loved the historical charm with modern amenities. We loved going on the walks with kids and our dogs. dogs loved it too. We enjoyed the fireplace and the fire pit. The cabin is about an hour drive to Snowshoe skiing and about the same distance to Charlottesville, which is nice city to visit (Jefferson’s Monticello is near by) so the location is good for us as you can explore things around within an hour or less of driving. Kathy and George are wonderful hosts and were quick to respond to any of our inquiries. We definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

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

Hard to find a better cabin

Need a mental reset? This is the place to come. It is so peaceful here. George & Kathy are wonderful hosts and have made the cabin very cozy. Perfectly decorated. My wife and I loved hearing the rain patter on the metal roof and seeing the deer bedded out back in the morning. It's just a wonderful place to clear your head from the fast paced modern world. I would recommend taking a little drive around the area. Highland County offers some stunning views. While out, grab a bite to eat at a local joint in Monterey call High's Restaurant. All in all, Hogshead Cabin is a getaway that won't disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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