40-Acre Ararat Escape: On-Site Trails & Mtn Views!

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.
A room with a foosball table, a wooden dining table with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a door.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a blue umbrella.
Deck
A spacious living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large patterned rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Ararat, VA
  • Place, Olde Mill Golf Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Nancy's Candy Company
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mabry Mill
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Hillsville

Located in Hillsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Olde Mill Golf Resort and Blacksnake Meadery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nancy's Candy Company and Andy Griffith Mural. Mayberry Replica Courthouse and Andy Griffith's Homeplace are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Ararat, VA

What's nearby

  • Olde Mill Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Nancy's Candy Company - 18 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Mabry Mill - 19 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Chateau Morrisette - 25 min drive - 32.1 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 32 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laurel Bar - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Elements - Chef's Table - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Primland Resort - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪19th Pub - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Boyd's Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 40-Acre Ararat Escape: On-Site Trails & Mtn Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 40-Acre Ararat Escape: On-Site Trails & Mtn Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 40-Acre Ararat Escape: On-Site Trails & Mtn Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 40-Acre Ararat Escape: On-Site Trails & Mtn Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 40-Acre Ararat Escape: On-Site Trails & Mtn Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Olde Mill Golf Resort and within 12 miles (20 km) of Nancy's Candy Company and Jackson Knob. Mabry Mill and Blacksnake Meadery are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful & beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable for our stay. View was awesome! Only problem we had was couldnt figure out the tv or the dvd player. Instructions would’ve been helpful but it didn’t ruin our trip by any means. Happy with our stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice! I wish we had a few extra days! It was a short trip. Amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time with gorgeous views

Great time with gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Clean and Comfortable

Great views both day and night. Family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get-a-way! Great view. Quiet neighborhood. Large house, lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter wonderland

We had such a good time at this property. We went up for Thanksgiving and had lots of family time with our family that lives in Ararat! Beautiful views and so close to the BRP.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mountain home

Beautiful home with an amazing view. Clean and well kept. Plenty of amenities. Had issues with the internet which I made the owner aware and was trying to correct the problem with his carrier. Otherwise , great !
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
From the owner: “Thank you for staying at Scenic Solitude. I'm sorry you had internet issues. Unfortunately, the current Wi-Fi provider is the only option available in the area, and there have been issues twice now with guests at the house. I have had lengthy conversations with them, and they assure me the problem has been corrected. If I had another option for the internet, I would switch.”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Weekly stay with lots of memories. Home is beautiful. Everything was cozy and comfy. Truly GRATEFUL for the house generator as some strong wind bans from Hurricane Helene came thru and we lost internet, tv connection, no cell service but the house generator kept us comfortable. Trees down all around, had to stay at house one full day until roads were clear. Got to see deer along driveway every morning. House very well stocked and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view

All was good with the exception of not having television service which was why I chose to go…to watch college bowl games on New Year’s Eve weekend. The description states that Wi-Fi service would be sporadic but there was no mention that there was no cable TV service in the area. In fact the amenities section listed television. I have discussed this concern with the owner Mark and asked him to consider an adjustment in our charges. The description should be revised as well to reflect the “no cable service” in the home.Other than this issue, I would recommend renting this home. It is spacious and the furniture is comfortable and the decks offer amazing views during the day and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and cozy with an amazing view

My wife and I stayed at this property with our 3 kids aged 4-9 for 4 nights in Oct 2024. We had a wonderful time overall. First, the property has 2 decks with the upper deck being larger. The view from both decks is a lot better than how it appears in pictures. You can see several mountain peaks. We had fun watching the cows graze at distance on some of the peaks through our binoculars. At night, you can enjoy the stars from the upper deck. The entire house with all its windows is architected for people to enjoy these views! The house was well stocked with everything we needed. Bedrooms were very comfortable. A variety of furniture, a grill, and hammocks available for the decks. The playroom has plenty of board games and video games available. The kids had a blast. The drives around the property offer gorgeous views of mountain peaks, farm lands, some wild life like deer. Especially the drive to the Maples restaurant. A few cons: (1) the backyard is a lot steeper than how it looks in pictures. Kids cannot play there. (2) The telescope that's visible in one of the pictures was not there. (3) The DVD player in the playroom wasn't working. But all the pros make up enough for these cons for me to give this property a 5-star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a very nice place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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