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McDowell ‘Highland County River Retreat’ w/ Views!

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A house with a red roof, a deck, and a fire pit with rocks.
A covered outdoor deck with a wicker sofa and a glass-top table.
A hammock between trees by a river.
A living room with a red sofa, beige sofa, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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McDowell, VA
  • Place, Sugar Tree Country Store
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, George Washington National Forest
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Warm Springs Pools
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

McDowell

Located in McDowell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. George Washington National Forest and Bullpasture Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sugar Tree Country Store and NRAO Science Center. Green Bank Observatory and Green Bank Telescope are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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McDowell, VA

What's nearby

  • Sugar Tree Country Store - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • George Washington National Forest - 21 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Warm Springs Pools - 48 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Homestead Ski Area - 59 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Homestead Old Course - 59 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Tree Country Store - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McDowell ‘Highland County River Retreat’ w/ Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at McDowell ‘Highland County River Retreat’ w/ Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McDowell ‘Highland County River Retreat’ w/ Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McDowell ‘Highland County River Retreat’ w/ Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McDowell ‘Highland County River Retreat’ w/ Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from George Washington National Forest and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Sugar Tree Country Store. Bullpasture Mountain and Warm Springs Pools are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stay at McDowell

Great stay had fun fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy place at country side

We enjoyed our stay here. The fire pit was great and the kitchen was well-equipped. Lots of hiking opportunities nearby. Lots of beds to fit a lot of people!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain getaway

Awesome piece of property. The views, the river just gorgeous. Will go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for what we needed

The house was exactly what we needed for our church ski trip, very cozy and very warm. The host was super helpful and accommodating. Would recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain/River get away.

Just what we were looking for, far from the hustle and bustle of main stream life, 30 min drive to Bath County hot springs, Absolute rest and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Getaway

We decided to rent this home for our annual ladies trip to the Highland County Maple Festival. We took advantage of the nice weather and enjoyed the new patio furniture. We had 11 ladies in the house and the space was adequate for our needs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Escape

This was 1/2 way between me and my PA family so we chose to meet here! What a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We spent the days relaxing and enjoying nature and the evenings by the fire pit and nights playing games and putting puzzles together. Great space and enough room for everyone! If your looking to escape to nature and spend some quite down time this is your spot! We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT STAY

My husband and I stayed at the river retreat for a long weekend for our anniversary. We enjoyed fishing in the river! I forgot before leaving that the house did not have TV, because I was going to bring one with me. It actually ended up being a much better vacation because we did not have the TV. We spent every night at the fire pit enjoying each others company with well stocked firewood! Thanks for the use of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The stay was relaxing. However couple of things, the flies are really a nuisance both inside and outside. Btw we think a skunk has made its residence under the big shed. We saw it pass us couple of times but were lucky to not be sprayed. Another thing, the river looks like it’s right behind the property where I thought I could sit on the patio and watch the kids…Nope! It’s a bit of a walk and the grass is so tall and uncut that we all have cuts around our ankles from walking in it. I inquired about fish in the river (our stay was supposed to be a relaxing fishing trip for the kids) but the team had no information about the fish in the river. Btw there are some small crawfish and maybe tiny bluegills but not for the fishing line which is what my kids were looking forward to. This is in the month of July so it may be different other times. The house is decent and the location has absolutely no call signal (only spotty WiFi). But we enjoyed disconnecting from the online world! Great weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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