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The Pill Box is the perfect getaway next to the Cowpasture River
Riverside holiday home in Millboro Springs with kitchen
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Millboro Springs, VA
- Place, Douthat State Park
- Place, Warm Springs Pools22 min drive
- Place, Homestead Ski Area33 min drive
- Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)67 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Pill Box is the perfect getaway next to the Cowpasture River
Whether you are looking for a quiet place to relax and get away from the routine of daily life or you seek a special place to recharge and reconnect with loved ones, a visit to the Pill Box, located on the pristine waters of the Cowpasture River, offers the ideal escape.
The Pill Box has three bedrooms with two twin beds and one bedroom with a queen bed. There is a covered porch and is climate controlled. There is high- speed internet access. (Sleeps 8)
The Pill Box serves as the camp's healthcare facility during the summer months. This accommodation is a utilitarian building and does not provide a kitchen. Included is a refrigerator, microwave, a coffee maker, and a double plate counter top electric burner. Please feel free to bring a grill to cook meals. There are many restaurants you can visit or order take-out from. There is no "dining area" however there is a large desk with some folding chairs in which the guests may use. Please see the photos included in the listing.
If you have a larger group, please contact us about additional housing.
If you would like to book the Pill Box any time during mid-May through mid-June, please message me about availability.
Guests will have access to the scenic Cowpasture River frontage - great for swimming, canoeing, or tubing. Guests may also enjoy walking trails, hiking nearby, basketball, tennis and volleyball. (The net on the tennis court will be taken down to store for the winter months)
If you plan on taking a canoe out on the river, we ask that you wear a PFD at all times and to canoe upstream and float back down and to get out at our beach area (where you put in). There is nowhere to pull out as you go downstream as it leads to private property. Please place the canoe back on the rack when you are done. We do have PFD’s that will fit a teenager however, you may want to bring your own to make sure you have one that fits correctly for an adult or small child. The river is within a short walk. We ask people not to park in the grass or down at the river.
Other things to note:
-This is a tobacco free property. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds or inside buildings.
-We have a great deal of respect for nature and do not allow fishing or hunting on the property and firearms are not allowed on the property at any time.
-This is not a pet friendly home.
-Please do not ride bikes, skateboard, or roller skate on the tennis and basketball courts.
-Bath County has a 10:00pm noise ordinance. Please be respectful of our neighbors and other families staying in the rentals close by.
-The posted speed limit on the campgrounds is 10 m.p.h.
-Verizon works well. AT&T is spotty. We do have Wifi you can connect to.
We are located near the historic towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs and the old railroad hamlet of Clifton Forge. Nearby attractions include: The Omni Homestead Resort, Garth Newel Music Center, the Masonic Theater, Douthat State Park, Lake Moomaw and Hidden Valley Recreation Area (located in the George Washington National Forest). Additional recreational opportunities abound with numerous hikes and scenic drives throughout the Alleghany Highlands. For shoppers, there are art galleries, antique stores and boutique shops of all types. There are many excellent dining options should you wish to go out, including: The Tavern at the Inn at Warm Springs Inn, The Waterwheel Restaurant, Sam Snead Tavern, Jefferson’s, the Main Dining Room at The Omni Homestead, Bacova Brewery, Jack Mason’s Tavern, the Milk House Market (lunch only), etc. Snowshoe Ski Resort is less than two hours away in nearby West Virginia.
The Pill Box has three bedrooms with two twin beds and one bedroom with a queen bed. There is a covered porch and is climate controlled. There is high- speed internet access. (Sleeps 8)
The Pill Box serves as the camp's healthcare facility during the summer months. This accommodation is a utilitarian building and does not provide a kitchen. Included is a refrigerator, microwave, a coffee maker, and a double plate counter top electric burner. Please feel free to bring a grill to cook meals. There are many restaurants you can visit or order take-out from. There is no "dining area" however there is a large desk with some folding chairs in which the guests may use. Please see the photos included in the listing.
If you have a larger group, please contact us about additional housing.
If you would like to book the Pill Box any time during mid-May through mid-June, please message me about availability.
Guests will have access to the scenic Cowpasture River frontage - great for swimming, canoeing, or tubing. Guests may also enjoy walking trails, hiking nearby, basketball, tennis and volleyball. (The net on the tennis court will be taken down to store for the winter months)
If you plan on taking a canoe out on the river, we ask that you wear a PFD at all times and to canoe upstream and float back down and to get out at our beach area (where you put in). There is nowhere to pull out as you go downstream as it leads to private property. Please place the canoe back on the rack when you are done. We do have PFD’s that will fit a teenager however, you may want to bring your own to make sure you have one that fits correctly for an adult or small child. The river is within a short walk. We ask people not to park in the grass or down at the river.
Other things to note:
-This is a tobacco free property. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds or inside buildings.
-We have a great deal of respect for nature and do not allow fishing or hunting on the property and firearms are not allowed on the property at any time.
-This is not a pet friendly home.
-Please do not ride bikes, skateboard, or roller skate on the tennis and basketball courts.
-Bath County has a 10:00pm noise ordinance. Please be respectful of our neighbors and other families staying in the rentals close by.
-The posted speed limit on the campgrounds is 10 m.p.h.
-Verizon works well. AT&T is spotty. We do have Wifi you can connect to.
We are located near the historic towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs and the old railroad hamlet of Clifton Forge. Nearby attractions include: The Omni Homestead Resort, Garth Newel Music Center, the Masonic Theater, Douthat State Park, Lake Moomaw and Hidden Valley Recreation Area (located in the George Washington National Forest). Additional recreational opportunities abound with numerous hikes and scenic drives throughout the Alleghany Highlands. For shoppers, there are art galleries, antique stores and boutique shops of all types. There are many excellent dining options should you wish to go out, including: The Tavern at the Inn at Warm Springs Inn, The Waterwheel Restaurant, Sam Snead Tavern, Jefferson’s, the Main Dining Room at The Omni Homestead, Bacova Brewery, Jack Mason’s Tavern, the Milk House Market (lunch only), etc. Snowshoe Ski Resort is less than two hours away in nearby West Virginia.
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Millboro Springs
Located in Millboro Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Bath County Historical Society and Warm Springs Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Warm Springs Pools and C & O Railway Heritage Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Memorial Field or Cameron Hall. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Millboro Springs, VA
What's nearby
- Warm Springs Pools - 22 min drive - 28.1 km
- Homestead Ski Area - 33 min drive - 35.8 km
- Homestead Old Course - 33 min drive - 35.8 km
- Washington and Lee University - 45 min drive - 48.0 km
- Virginia Military Institute - 46 min drive - 49.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bill's Country Cookin - 9 min drive
- Coffee Pot Lodge - 9 min walk
- Duck's Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Hunt Brothers Pizza - 3 min drive
- Rockbridge Dining Hall - 22 min drive
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