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The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

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View from The Black Twig Garden at the Cottage.
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On the back porch with grill and seating for 9. Entry access into the cottage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Troutville, VA
  • Hollins University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Valley View Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Berglund Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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.
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.

Property manager

Sybille Nelson
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 2 total)
$60 per dog, limit 2 dogs, weight limit 70lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
May smoke outside, no smoking inside the cottage.
Max. stay is 28 days. Minimum stay is 2 nights and minimum stay is 3 nights May through October.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Jefferson National Forest and Read Mountain Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Botetourt Sports Complex or Civic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Troutville, VA

What's nearby

  • Hollins University - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Carvins Cove - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Valley View Mall - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Berglund Center - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 20 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 18 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Ho's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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).

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Home away from home for us!

Always a great stay in our home away from home. Everything we need, amazingly well maintained home and property. Thanks again Sybille and Mark!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

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

Thanksgiving with Family

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great Stay

Enjoyed the house and the grounds. Good location near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina Y.

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

Country Cottage

We stayed here for a Va Tech Clemson football game. It was about a 45 minute drive. Cottage was well equipped with everything you could need. Kitchen was stocked with everything. Bathrooms were updated and spacious and beds very comfortable. Nice to sit out on the porch in rocking chairs and enjoy the peaceful nature. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph d.

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

best place

absolutely one of the best places to stay! host are awesome and go above ones expectations hands down! the place reminded me of my grandmothers and holidays right down to the furniture and decor. definitely going back in the near future. trust me listen to what sybil suggest about things to dee and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Home away from home for us!

Third visit and will be back. We love our stay everytime!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic hosts!

We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed and appreciated our stay...the hosts are most accommodating and helpful and generous. Lovely, cozy cottage that makes you feel very welcomed. Thanks, Sybille, for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Cozy Country Cottage

The name perfectly represented this wonderful weekend getaway. Our only disappointment was we didn’t have enough time to enjoy all the surrounding local attractions. We were fine just sitting on the porch relaxing and visiting with family! Will definitely return for more hiking and exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Exceptional Stay!

If I could give more stars I would! This has got to be one of the COOLEST places we've ever stayed. Very nicely appointed. Kitchen has all you need. Its true! You can pick right from the garden and fruit trees. We had eggplant, tomatoes and rosemary from the garden. Pears and figs from the trees. We hiked along the Appalachian Trail! The deer meander through the property all day. They love the Asian pears falling from the tree right now. In the evenings we would sit on the back porch and the deer would just hang out. We saw lightening bugs! Haven't seen them in years. We would recommend this place to everyone who loves a stay in the country but its close to stores etc. Husband very impressed that the gas grill had adequate gas and worked properly for two meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Wonderful cottage retreat for late summer

We had a wonderful stay here for a few days during the week that we were moving our daughter into college at VT. The cottage feels remote but is less than 10 minutes to grocery shopping and restaurants in Daleville, 20 minutes to downtown Roanoke, and 45 minutes to Blacksburg. We loved the garden and gazebo area. Kitchen and baths were nice, bedrooms were comfortable, and AC/temperature control worked well. The Wifi is a bit slow for work purposes but worked fine for video streaming. There is a trail from the cottage to the AT, but it needs some clearing as we could not get past a fallen tree and other brush toward the end. Overall, I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

Wonderful house; the owners included so many appliances and thoughtful gestures.

DEFINITELY worth the money! Beautiful house fully equipped. We were so comfortable. Our hosts, Sybille and Mark were so nice. The house is handy to stores, etc. and so nicely situated in a meadow, with a garden and several lovely places to sit and enjoy nature. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff d.

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

Fantastic cottage

Lovely house with fantastic owners. Nestled right off the highway, this house has tons of space with everything needed to prepare a meal. The farm is beautiful and easy access to trails. Easy to get into Roanoke, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great place

We enjoyed how peaceful it was. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful get-a-way

The cottage is lovely and well maintained...very comfortable. The grounds are just beautiful from the organic gardens to walks on the long driveway. A bonus is that the location is very close to 81 so very easy on and off the highway. We hope to return in the Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

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

Writer's Retreat

The cottage was peaceful, clean, and convenient to Hollins University, downtown Roanoke and Salem. There were plenty of good restaurants close by, and the property had all modern day amenities. The hosts were very gracious and attentive. I would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Synatra S.

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

Wonderful Experience

I truly enjoyed staying at this property. My friend and I were on a research trip and spent a lot of time on the front porch working. WiFi was very strong and the home was fully furnished with everything we needed. We were even invited to pick fresh strawberries in the garden! We both really enjoyed ourselves and agreed when we have to do one more trip in VA we’ll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona C.

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

Virginia paradise

It simply doesn’t get any better than this especially if hiking and relaxing in a country luxury atmosphere is your cup of tea.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a wonderful little home with lots of charm. Reminds me of grandma's house. It is older and some floors are not even, but the bathrooms and the kitchen have been updated, new windows and heat/air system. We enjoyed the porches a lot. They have anything and everything you might need for your stay. Saw a deer and groundhog there. Grounds were beautifully kept. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Lovely property far exceeding our expectations

This property was wonderful! We were visiting the Roanoke area to attend a funeral and the Cottage was a wonderful retreat. The property had numerous outdoor areas to enjoy and the weather was beautiful. We also appreciated visiting with the owners and met their beautiful Labs. We would definitely recommend this property to others. We had no problems and all of our needs were met. Thanks Sybille and Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter L., Sunset Beach

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

Family Thanksgiving

What a terrific location... the Blalck Twig Garden is beautiful,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Perfect each time we have stayed!

Clean, spacious, up to date, everything we need. Sybllie and Mark are fabulous hosts. The grounds are great and well maintained our FurKids have plenty of space and freedom when we visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L., Sunset Beach

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

Great gaet-a-way 3 days

1st time here, but we were impressed by overall stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Blue Ridge Retreat

We had a wonderful time staying at “the cottage”. My girls and I hiked the AT with easy access from the property, they also visited the “black twig” garden and loved taking a peek at the honey bees. The owners even set up a campfire for us to roast s’mores our last night. The house itself was close to kayaking, hiking, zip lining or just a drive on the parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Country and Garden Delight

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time at the Country Cottage! It truly felt like a home away from home and the hosts were helpful and available yet offered privacy. The house was clean and well-appointed and the garden offered fresh veggies for dinner prep. We cooked out, went on hikes, visited with family and had the quiet we needed to relax and appreciate nature in all of its glory. We plan to return to see the surrounding sites in the area. Much appreciation to Sybille and Mark!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Family Trip to Roanoke

Good base for a family trip to Roanoke. A quiet retreat close enough to the city and nearby activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sybille Nelson

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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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