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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Explore the area
Troutville, VA
The Flying Mouse Brewery
Place, The Flying Mouse Brewery
2 min drive
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Berglund Center
Place, Berglund Center
18 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs Queen Size Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Masterbedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81
Discount for 7+ day stays. Our housekeeping activities entail an enhanced disinfection cleaning protocol. The Cottage is adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and Route #76 Biking Trail. Located in the East Coast Mountain Biking Capital Corridor of the Blue Ridge Mountains it is nestled on a 30 acre farm with access from the Town of Troutville, a designated Appalachian Trail Community. Easily accessible via I81, one mile from Exit 150B close to shopping and restaurants. High speed internet included. This 1940 farm house has been fully restored with all modern conveniences. The luxury bedding and fine furniture give the cottage a feel of a top Bed and Breakfast venue minus the breakfast. The Appalachian Trail is just a short walk from the cottage where a spectacular high meadow awaits with panoramic mountain views. The farm is enclosed by actively managed forestry sporting much wildlife including hives of honeybees. The orchard entails many heritage apple and pear trees. The Black Twig Garden is a ¼ acre enclosed organic working square foot garden for growing a variety of vegetables, berries, and flowers. Local activities include hiking, biking, birding, fabulous dining, wineries, craft breweries, Greenfield Sports Center, Attic Productions, and historical sites within short driving distances. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing on the James River and boating on Claytor Lake are the preferred watersports. Hollins University, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, and Radford University are easily reached via I81. The Cottage has one formal Monticello inspired Chippendale porch and one casual porch outfitted with a gas grill. Campfire opportunities can be made available on top of the orchard overlooking the property. The first floor entails the Queen Size Bedroom with double sized closets, Full Bath with walk in shower, Dining Room, Kitchen with Nook, Living Room, Laundry room, and Den with game table/writing desk. The upstairs has a large King Size Bedroom with a walk in closet, a Twin Sized Bedroom with two beds, and another Full Bath with a skylight.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Troutville
Located in Troutville, this cottage is in the mountains. The Flying Mouse Brewery and AMF Hilltop Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Read Mountain Preserve and Carvins Cove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Botetourt Sports Complex or Berglund Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and rock climbing nearby.
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 on 17 May, 2026 start from S$342, 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 Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Flying Mouse Brewery, Jefferson National Forest and Troutville Town Office. Troutville Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a very nice stay at the Virginia country cottage. It was so beautiful and Mark and Sybille were very kind and hospitable. They made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The garden and surrounding area was very peaceful and beautiful.
Luke M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay on our farm! Know that you are always welcome to return.
This is the second time my family stayed at the Virginia Country Cottage in Troutville. The space was perfect for our family of five. We enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces including the front and back porches, grill and the hilltop seating area where we enjoyed a few sunsets. We had a very relaxing weekend and enjoyed reconnecting with one another.
The property was perfect for our needs! Loved that it was so close to hiking/trails, very much appreciated the games and kids books, and the hosts provided all the amenities we could need! Would love to go again in the summer when we can make use of the garden!
Mariane L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2026
We enjoyed having you and your family stay with us. Can't wait to see you in the garden picking strawberries!
The location was beautiful and we enjoyed the access to the Appalachian trail. We were also only 20 minutes away from Tinker Cliffs. House was very clean, smelled nice, and owners were responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Gabrielle H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
We loved having you stay at our cottage and are happy that this location worked well with your hiking activities!
Have stayed here a few times over the years, it is our go to place near Roanoke. The house and property has been very well taken care of, extremely clean, and well supplied with everything you need. We love relaxing on the porch or up on the hill, the views are great. The location is perfect for getting to places to hike nearby or for going into Roanoke. We will be back again for sure.
Rua M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2025
Thank you, Rua- we are already looking forward to your return!
Once you get to the property, the grounds are beautiful, pet friendly (dogs only). It is a very peaceful setting and the cottage is ideal for relaxation . Ants were bothersome but it did not deter our activities. I would consider returning again.
Judy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Our commercial exterminator just came back again to treat the cottage against the bothersome sugar ants. It is so important to not leave dog food out etc as this keeps them coming. We apologize for any inconvenience these pesky tiny ants caused you during your stay! We would love for you to return for a future stay with us!!!
The Country Cottage was just perfect for us and our dogs. It is ideally located to serve as a launching point to enjoy the endless hiking options and activities in the area and the AT is in the backyard! The hosts are so nice and gracious and the incredibly clean cottage has everything you need and more. The grounds are beautiful and extremely quiet. Between the peacefulness, beauty and super comfortable bed, it was the best sleep we had in a long time. Cannot wait to return!
Hilda R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much Hilda. We loved having you stay on the farm!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maureen A.
20 May, 2019
one of our favorites!
very clean and comfortable, hosts are very thoughtful and accommodating!
Maureen A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you so very much for your recommendation. We enjoyed having you and your family stay on our farm and hope to be able to welcome you again in the future!
We had a lovely stay at The Virginia Cottage. While visiting family in town, we found the Cottage to be the perfect location. Our hosts were attentive and responded quickly to any questions we had. We're already planning to book again for next year. I highly recommend staying here!
This was a FANTASTIC Property ! The property owner were amazing and the property was so clean !
It was a great experience from check in to check out ! I could not have asked for a better experience for the first time using VRBO .
Lisa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2020
Kudos to you for trying something new! We are glad that you had a great experience staying with us especially during this pandemic. Thank you for trusting us to provide a safe environment away from home for you especially having two small children with you. We already miss you!!!
It simply doesn’t get any better than this especially if hiking and relaxing in a country luxury atmosphere is your cup of tea.
Dona C.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2024
Thank you so much, Dona- we are already looking forward to your return in 2025!
About the host
Hosted by Sybille Nelson
My husband Mark and I purchased our little farm from his parents in 2004. We are the third generation to own and live on this property. I moved here from Germany almost 40 years ago and worked in the banking industry for most of my professional career. Mark’s career was primarily in the machine tool industry. Both of us decided to leave our traditional corporate careers to focus on our farm related businesses and community. We now spend our days raising Labrador Retrievers to primarily become Service Dogs, gardening, and volunteering as Pet Therapy Teams in our community. We always wanted to have a Bed and Breakfast venue on our property as we enjoy meeting people from all over the world and love to travel ourselves. When it was time to renovate the original cottage we decided to convert it into a vacation rental as we have loved staying in these venues ourselves more than traditional hotels. We are looking forward to sharing our “little park-like farm” with others and hope to provide a great experience for all our guests!
Why they chose this property
When new visitors come on the property we often hear “wow, I never knew this place was back here, it feels as if you are out in the country in a park but you are so close to everything”. Our driveway is only 1 mile away from interstate 81 at exit 150- B making it extremely convenient to get to Roanoke and the surrounding areas. We are a short drive from lakes and rivers, Breweries, Wineries, The Blue Ridge Parkway as well as numerous other attractions. We are also a convenient location when visiting the Universities: Virginia Tech, Radford, Hollins, VWCC, VMI, and Roanoke College. The property offers many opportunities to relax and just enjoy nature and the great outdoors. Our 30 acres border the Appalachian Trail, which can be used to walk to a local Coffee house or local Brewery. You can explore our large garden or just sit in our swing house and sip wine. The Virginia County Cottage Welcomes You!
What makes this property unique
We love living in Botetourt County of Virginia. Our family ties, friends, and an environment rich in history are our roots. Our little park-like farm and visitors fill our hearts! The Town of Troutville, is a designated Appalachian Trail Community, where Trails Days are hosted in the Town Park every year in the month of June. AT hikers can be seen all around town throughout the hiking season from March to October. We are located just a short distance from some of the most spectacular view points of the Appalachian Trail: McAffee Knob, Dragoons Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs. The town is also part of the Roanoke Regional Rail Heritage district and as such an occasional train will pass through the town. Come and visit with us in the Town of Troutville, and experience a “small town with a big heart”!
Languages:
English, German
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