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Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers

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Exterior
Golf
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Amherst, VA
  • Place, Rebec Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Mountain Barrel House
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Lovingston Winery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers

Escape the city and unwind at our cozy 1-bedroom cottage nestled on 5 private acres along the scenic Buffalo River in Nelson County, Virginia. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a peaceful retreat, or an outdoor adventure, our cottage offers the perfect setting.

Private River Access: Enjoy fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the gentle waters of the Buffalo River.
Explore 5 acres of open fields and wooded acres, ideal for picnics, stargazing, or leisurely walks.
Relax on the porch with your morning coffee or evening wine, taking in the tranquil surroundings and sounds of nature.

While offering seclusion, the cottage is just a short drive from local wineries, breweries, hiking trails, and charming small towns.
We are perfectly located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, Virginia. There are many area attractions just a short distance from our cottage such as Wintergreen resort, Infinity Downs, and Blue Mtn. Barrell House, Crabtree Falls, and Devil’s Backbone!

Let us share our small getaway with you! Come join us!

Hot words: Liberty University, University of Virginia, Sweet Briar College, Lynchburg University, Randolph College, Brew Ridge Trail, LOCK N, Wintergreen Resort, Nelson County, Amherst County, Camp Trapezeum, beer tours, wine tours, Appomattox Courthouse, Poplar Grove Golf Course, Winton Country Club, river, fishing, golf, waterfront.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2289393vb
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

About the area

Amherst

Located in Amherst, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Amherst County Museum and Historical Society and Sweet Briar Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rebec Vineyards and Blue Mountain Barrel House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Amherst, VA

What's nearby

  • Rebec Vineyards - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Barrel House - 16 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Amherst County Museum and Historical Society - 17 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Winton Country Club - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Lovingston Winery - 17 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rebec Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ann's Family Resturant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brew Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tastee Treetz - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers on 18 Jul, 2026 start from S$310, 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 Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Riverside Cottage on 5 Acres- Perfect for Couples & Nature Lovers located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rebec Vineyards, James River and Blue Mountain Barrel House. Lovingston Winery and Winton Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little house out in the country. Perfect size for a couple, with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved everything about this little slice of heaven. Very peaceful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax! My sons loved exploring the creek. The house was clean and cozy. We hope to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate F.

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

Nice quiet place, awesome hosts

Quiet, comfortable, little house close to local trails, wineries, etc. The river is beautiful and makes a convient fishing or relaxing spot. Hosts are super friendly and had everything ready when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great experience

Great location, wonderful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2021
Thanks Kelly! We enjoyed having you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Page P.

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

Loved it

This stay was just what I was looking for: simple process, clean, beautiful scenery, and peaceful :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great!

Perfect for a getaway from the city!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Cabin on Tye River

This was the perfect spot to spend my birthday weekend with my husband. The cabin was beautiful and cozy. The river was peaceful. Great property and amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

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

Peaceful oasis

Lori and Todd were fantastic hosts! The house was super clean, the amenities were better than described, and this was the perfect bungalow for a weekend getaway. We will definitely look to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is small but has everything that we needed. The back porch overlooking the river is the shining star of this little gem. It's the perfect place to go to get away from it all and relax. Our hosts were very nice and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Kim and Matt

The place is so pretty, well stocked kitchen including coffee and essentials for guests, clean, screened in porch, creek side, lovely sound of moving water, fire pit with everything needed for your enjoyment. Not far from many hiking trails and breweries. Great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Another great weekend

This was our second stay at this great little getaway spot, and once again, it did not disappoint. Start to finish and top to bottom, everything about the house and property were perfect for what we wanted - a simple and quiet getaway with a chance to fully relax and enjoy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

raymond p.

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

Quiet Restful Place

We enjoyed the view and watching the birds come by the bird feeder each day. We got some much needed rest and relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2022
Hello Raymond. Thank you for spending time at our cottage and providing a reviews. I am following up with you based on the star rating. Is there anything in particular that you could comment on and reason for the low rating? We value your time and appreciate any clarity. Thank you again and safe travels. Kind Regards, Lori and Todd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danita H.

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

Memories

Fireflies, smores, and a tranquil stream created an atmosphere for both me and my grandchild. What a beautiful place to explore and make memories together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

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

little details

Great place to say would stay again if in the area. Appreciated the attention to the little details!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

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

The River House

Beautiful property and perfect little house with large and very comfortable screened in porch for taking in the river view if you’re not sitting around the fire pit. Convenient location to whatever your wanting to do. The host provides five star service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

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

Beautiful place to relax!

My husband and I wanted to get away to relax. Lori and Todd went above and beyond...gave us so much info on places to go. Had several storms and river was high, but Todd gave my husband a lot of info on fishing spots nearby. House is perfect and the large screened porch was perfect! We would highly recommend and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Buffalo River

This little bungalow was just what I needed for a nice quiet getaway. I will be back. A great experience. I can’t wait to bring my family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2021
Thank you for choosing our location for your Staycation Lisa! We look forward to your return! Kind Regards, Lori & Todd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

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

Cottage

It was quiet, serene, scenery was beautiful. Those four days were not enough. We especially enjoyed the screen in porch. We would consider renting the cottage again, it is a gem, tucked in the forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts ad property were fantastic! My wife, son, and I had a relaxing and recharging weekend stay here on the river. We hiked crabtree falls, and from there the only entertainment we needed was listening to the sounds of the river behind us as we enjoyed our stay. The home was cozy, the screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee and late night talking, and the backyard feels like its own campground, where you can fish, wade in the river, and cook s'mores over the campfire. It was a very peaceful and relaxing bungalo, and everything we needed to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful stay at the bungalow

My husband and I stayed had a great weekend stay at the bungalow. It was very clean and peaceful. The screened in porch is great for the hot and buggy Virginia summers. The central AC and wifi were also a treat. One thing to note is that if you are driving back at night make sure you have your GPS on, the road is dark and winding and you can easily miss the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2021
Susan- thank you for your comments. Safe travels and kind regards!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Perfect Getaway

My husband and I stayed for a few days right after our wedding. We had a great time!! Super quiet and peaceful little spot. Adorable little house which had everything we needed and then some. We appreciated the WiFi so we could keep in touch with our families. The river was awesome! My husband even caught a fish! We definitely hope to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Peaceful

My wife and I have a great stay. The pictures do not do the property justice. The screened back porch is huge, overlooking the backyard down to the river. The house itself was immaculate clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The location offers peace and quiet, with easy access to nearby hiking and breweries. We may have to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your kind words Stephen! Safe travels and we look forward to hosting you all again! Kind Regards- Lori & Todd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
From the moment you arrive on the well treed property you feel like you’re in a little bit of paradise. The back of the property leads down to the river flowing by and the sound of the water rushing over the rocks gives a very pleasant place to relax next to the fire pit. The well appointed bungalow is wonderfully appointed with a fishing and outdoor theme and it’s so comfortable and inviting. Makes you just want to move in. Lori and Todd we’re so easy to contact by phone or text just to give a heads up of our arrival and departure. Everything could not have gone smoother or better. I couldn’t recommend this place anymore than to say I would gladly go back there every weekend! Dr. Rick
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Camille J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
First of all, let me say the owner was gracious and communication was excellent. We did not have a good experience with the property but did with the owner. The house is decorated cute with a pumpkin on the porch & on the back porch table and snacks & drinks. There is a cute bar on the back porch, but unfortunately the entire porch area was filthy. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed an odor, some cleanliness issues and overall disappointment with the property, but it was after dark with no hotels I could find nearby so we stayed. The bed was way more comfortable than it looked but I found stickers on the sheets as if they were new and unwashed. The description says “secluded” and “private” but it was neither. The house sits close to the road which curves around the house making the entire house & all the back porch visible to cars. The water is quite a long ways from the house down a much steeper embankment than the pics showed making it not navigable for us to fish as planned. We stayed 1 night, both woke up w allergy symptoms, running noses, itching eyes, & my asthma was triggered. I truly believe a previous guest had pets and the house was not thoroughly cleaned. I messaged w the owner who came to “investigate our claims”. Went to breakfast & the owner msg they would issue a partial refund so we left. The owner immediately refunded part of their net payment (we ended up paying over 400 w taxes, ins & fees for 1 nt) I did appreciate any refund!
Cobwebs and dust hanging down at front door
Porch fan dirty
From porch to road, not secluded
Steep embankment & long distance to water, fire pit chairs not usable due to black mold or mildew
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lori & Todd

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Living and enjoying the taste of the local life here in Nelson County, Virginia near Wintergreen Mountain , we decided to share our small getaway with others!

Why they chose this property

This property is the perfect place to unwind and listen to the waters of the Buffalo River wash over boulders as you warm yourself with that first cup of coffee in the morning or finish a great day of adventure with the perfect night cap! The view and solitude will not disappoint you during your visit to this quaint cottage in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

What makes this property unique

We are only minutes from many major attractions in and around Nelson County and Amherst County, Virginia! If you are looking for that perfect "base camp" for your adventure or if you simply want to "sit in a lawn chair toes in the sand without a worry in the world and a cold drink in your hand".......look no further! (quoted song written by the Zac Brown Band -- Toes)

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