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Simple. Rustic. Luxury.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6864 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Monterey, VA
- Place, Green Bank Observatory40 min drive
- Place, Green Bank Telescope41 min drive
- Place, Cass Scenic Railroad42 min drive
- Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)100 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Simple. Rustic. Luxury.
Located in beautiful Highland County, Virginia nestled in a grove of sugar maples between Back Creek and Little Mountain. Wake up to valley views which are likely to include deer grazing in the meadow, hummingbirds at the feeder, or a Bald eagle or great blue heron fishing along the creek. This 28 acre property includes a sunny meadow with beautiful mountain views, picnic table by the creek and a mountain to climb!
The tastefully decorated cabin includes a master bedroom with queen bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, one bathroom with laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area with cozy wood stove, a covered porch and a deck with hot tub and outdoor dining area with a gas grill. At the Cabin on Back Creek, you can enjoy the stars which light up the night sky, bird-watching, walking, or just relaxing with a book in the hammock, on the porch, or on the deck. In the early spring, we make maple syrup at the sugar house located adjacent to the Cabin. You are invited to watch (and smell!) the process of turning 50 gallons of sugar water into a gallon of pure maple syrup - or you can help us if you would like!
There are a variety of hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities nearby, and access to both the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests is nearby.
The Cabin is located 16 miles from the quaint town of Monterey. Walking tours, galleries and shops, restaurants, beautiful mountain views, and friendly people make Highland County special all year round. Throughout the year, Monterey hosts numerous special events, the largest of which is the Highland County Maple Festival on the second and third weekends in March.
Located about 30 miles from Snowshoe Ski Resort, skiing, snowboard and tubing are available in season. Also nearby is the narrow-gauge railroad at Cass, West Virginia and the National Radio Observatory at Green Bank, WV.
Twenty miles south of the Cabin on Back Creek in neighboring Bath County are the towns of Warm Springs and Hot Springs, home to the historic Homestead resort and the Jefferson Pools mineral baths (currently being restored). These neighboring towns offer fine dining, golf, skiing/snowboarding, shopping, antiquing, chamber music at Garth Newel and a variety of art galleries.
The Cabin on Back Creek offers a peaceful retreat, surrounded by a variety of recreational opportunities. The Cabin is located on a working farm. Please be aware that we do offer tours (and sales) at our sugar house which is sited adjacent to the Cabin. There may be some activities there during your stay. In the fall, we make apple butter, and in the spring we make maple syrup. Bottling our syrup is a (sporadic) year-round activity
Keywords: Restful retreat in the Allegheny mountains, Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets Welcome
The tastefully decorated cabin includes a master bedroom with queen bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, one bathroom with laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area with cozy wood stove, a covered porch and a deck with hot tub and outdoor dining area with a gas grill. At the Cabin on Back Creek, you can enjoy the stars which light up the night sky, bird-watching, walking, or just relaxing with a book in the hammock, on the porch, or on the deck. In the early spring, we make maple syrup at the sugar house located adjacent to the Cabin. You are invited to watch (and smell!) the process of turning 50 gallons of sugar water into a gallon of pure maple syrup - or you can help us if you would like!
There are a variety of hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities nearby, and access to both the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests is nearby.
The Cabin is located 16 miles from the quaint town of Monterey. Walking tours, galleries and shops, restaurants, beautiful mountain views, and friendly people make Highland County special all year round. Throughout the year, Monterey hosts numerous special events, the largest of which is the Highland County Maple Festival on the second and third weekends in March.
Located about 30 miles from Snowshoe Ski Resort, skiing, snowboard and tubing are available in season. Also nearby is the narrow-gauge railroad at Cass, West Virginia and the National Radio Observatory at Green Bank, WV.
Twenty miles south of the Cabin on Back Creek in neighboring Bath County are the towns of Warm Springs and Hot Springs, home to the historic Homestead resort and the Jefferson Pools mineral baths (currently being restored). These neighboring towns offer fine dining, golf, skiing/snowboarding, shopping, antiquing, chamber music at Garth Newel and a variety of art galleries.
The Cabin on Back Creek offers a peaceful retreat, surrounded by a variety of recreational opportunities. The Cabin is located on a working farm. Please be aware that we do offer tours (and sales) at our sugar house which is sited adjacent to the Cabin. There may be some activities there during your stay. In the fall, we make apple butter, and in the spring we make maple syrup. Bottling our syrup is a (sporadic) year-round activity
Keywords: Restful retreat in the Allegheny mountains, Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets Welcome
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Hot tub
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Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
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About the area
Monterey
Located in Monterey, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ballhooter Ski Lift and Powderidge Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit NRAO Science Center and Green Bank Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Bank Telescope and Sugar Tree Country Store. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monterey, VA
What's nearby
- Maple Museum - 26 min drive - 38.8 km
- Green Bank Observatory - 40 min drive - 35.4 km
- Green Bank Telescope - 41 min drive - 59.4 km
- Cass Scenic Railroad - 42 min drive - 60.7 km
- Warm Springs Pools - 50 min drive - 81.0 km
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Reviews
10 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Valerie P.
14 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas P.
16 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicholas P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judith M.
8 Oct, 2025
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Judith M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dustin R.
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication



Dustin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katelyn M.
7 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katelyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom J.
1 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
19 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and beautiful
Mary H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emilee B.
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Retreat

Emilee B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott G.
19 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
31 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain get away
Andrew C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clinton L.
9 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maple Get-away
Clinton L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chryssie T.
30 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay at the cabin at back creek
Chryssie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremiah W.
4 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and wonderful people!
Jeremiah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alec C.
11 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect tranquil getaway
Alec C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shalane P.
26 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shalane P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor M.
30 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as advertised.
Trevor M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily J.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emily J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bry R.
15 Jun, 2024
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Bry R.
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4 Jun, 2023
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2nd stay this year
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eileen S.
10 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Eileen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug H.
16 Dec, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Doug H.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
William M.
27 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
William M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine H.
10 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maple Festival
Katherine H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
3 Jul, 2023
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Great time
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About the host
Hosted by Valerie & Pat Lowry
Pat has lived on Back Creek his entire life and has been making maple syrup since he was eight years old. Living in Highland County has taught him to literally 'live off the land'. Pat and Valerie built and decorated the Cabin themselves.
Why they chose this property
After purchasing 'the sugarbush' to make maple syrup from the trees located there, we decided to share this little piece of heaven with others!
What makes this property unique
The Cabin on Back Creek is a sanctuary to renew your spirit, unplug from the hectic pace of life, gain inspiration from the beauty of nature and generally chill out! You may also experience a bit of our lives making our unique maple syrup products which include barrel-aged (whiskey, rye, and bourbon!) and infused maple syrups. Stop by the sugar house for a free tour and tasting.
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