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Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.

Cabin in Buchanan with kitchen and patio

Front porch with rockers and porch swing.

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Buchanan, VA

Place, Buchanan Swinging Bridge
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Wilson Warehouse / Community House
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Virginia Safari Park
‪27 min drive‬
Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.

The Squirrels Nest is a quaint, historic log cabin overlooking the James River in Buchanan, Virginia. It is available as a vacation rental with a two (2) night minimum stay. There are three bedrooms and two baths and can accommodate up to six (6) guests. Bedroom 1 has a double bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and Bedroom 3 has two twin beds. The Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a large flat screen TV in the living room. Covered picnic area at the rear of the property overlooking the river and Town of Buchanan.
The Squirrels Nest is located near many local attractions that are within walking distance such as Antiques shopping, the swinging bridge, fishing, canoeing, tubing and kayaking on the James River. Other attractions not too far away include The Natural Bridge, Safari Park, and Zoo. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and numerous hiking or biking trails. We are located thirty minutes from Downtown Roanoke and Downtown Lexington.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Buchanan

Buchanan is home to this cabin. Blue Ridge Vineyard and Peaks of Otter Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Natural Bridge State Park and Jefferson National Forest. Virginia Safari Park and Natural Bridge Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

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Buchanan, VA

What's nearby

Buchanan Swinging Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Wilson Warehouse / Community House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Natural Bridge Caverns - 16 min drive - 21.7 km
Virginia Safari Park - 27 min drive - 29.4 km
Peaks of Otter Winery - 28 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Drip - ‬7 min walk
‪Foot of the Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪The Buchanan Grill - ‬8 min walk
‪Good Times Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Ransones Fountain and Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River. located?

Situated in Buchanan, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Jefferson National Forest and Buchanan Swinging Bridge. James River is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Randy F.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Roanoke visit for USA cycling nationals

Nice location and great little cabin. We really enjoyed our time at the Squirrels Nut.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

3 Aug, 2025

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

Everything was great even the band playing at the tavern near by not so loud that it kept the babies awake but enough that we could sit outside and enjoy it

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

30 Jul, 2025

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

WiFi was not consistent, dropped in and out alot. Thunderstorm took out power as well. Location was very quaint as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette R.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Squirrels Nest

Great place to stay,

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

3 Jul, 2025

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

Cabin

Quaint, historic property that was perfect for our short stay. Well stocked with essential items needed for stay in bathrooms & kitchen. Outdoor seating area and front porch sitting area. Small country store right across the street and very close to downtown restaurants & shopping. Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

8 Jun, 2025

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

Historical

The house and town are historic and cute. Swinging bridge within walking distance and leads into the town. 15 min drive from Natural Bridge. 30 min drive from Roanoke.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim B.

23 Aug, 2025

Disliked: Communication, location

Good news/bad news. Good: comfortable beds, appliances all work, clean (with one notable exception). Bad: Locks on front and back doors not functional on the outside -- safe neighborhood fortunately; WiFi without password and owners seemed not to understand why that mattered; Yes, generally clean but oven, drawer under it and large pile of pans in the drawer FILTHY! Closets, drawers in bedrooms full of owners' stuff so largely unusable -- huge number of Christmas decorations for some reason; kitchen cabinets, drawers and shelves so full we had to remove vast amounts of stuff so we could find what we needed for simple cooking/eating. Refrigerator with all kinds of leftovers but impossible to tell if they had been there for 24 hours or 6 months. Overall the whole place cries out for a dumpster party.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa C.

26 May, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cabin, beautiful views

The property was completely adequate for our needs. Despite its small size, there was plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. There were some small repairs that could have been made and some spiderwebs to be cleared. Also the trains running a few hundred feet away were a bit loud. Overall though, we enjoyed our stay and the scenery was lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Good weekend stay

Nice little cabin, well appointed. Host was very attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

25 Nov, 2024

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

Get away

We enjoyed our visit to Buchanan and this place allowed us to relax and be comfortable. We hope to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James T.

13 Apr, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice interior / not so nice exterior

Sitting on the front porch or in the back was not a pleasant option because of all of the junk overflowing on the neighbors’ properties. Of course, the neighbors junkyards are not the owner’s fault but posting misleading photos of the outside that falsely indicate that the front porch or back is a nice place to sit is.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ann B.

5 Sept, 2024

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

Labor day weekend

Very cute cabin in small town. Really enjoyed the short distance to the james river where we were able to fish and float. Lots of restaurants and stores near by to get extra supplies we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly N.

15 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Quaint

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Great location

Close to downtown and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

14 Apr, 2024

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

Charming

Squirrel's Nest is an absolutely charming cottage in a quaint town. Great location & perfect for our needs. We only stayed a weekend, to attend the Sounds of the Mountains storytelling festival at nearby Camp Bethel. We hope to go back when we can stay longer, to see more of the town & surrounding area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

26 Jun, 2024

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

Na

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

25 Sept, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Fun weekend

Very comfortable and cozy. Had every thing we needed for a 3 day visit to VMI.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beau N.

2 May, 2023

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

Great property

This is a great cabin in a great location. A very short drive to a beautiful downtown with plenty of food, music, and outdoor venues. This property overlooks the train tracks and the James River, as well as the weekend we stayed there was a civil war re-enactment right across the river that we were able to watch, overall a great property and a great weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Squirrel’s Nest

A charming cottage with everything we needed to be comfortable. The town was welcoming and the area is quite beautiful. The host, Faye, is lovely and very attentive (our TV remote needed batteries and she quickly took care of it😁). We will definitely want to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Neat House In Buchanan

We had a great stay at the Squirrel's Nest (thankfully, no sign of them in the house.) Three bedrooms and two baths were perfect for we three fisherman. Enjoyed the river and the historic town. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

7 Sept, 2023

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

Weekend softball tournament

We stayed in town for a softball tournament and the house was perfect for our group. Home was very clean and comfortable! The guys enjoyed walking down to the river and fishing between games. It was a fun weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY D.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect

My new husband stayed here with his son and girlfriend the night before our wedding. He loved it. Right in town near restaurants and shops. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert L.

3 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

served the purpose

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

6 Dec, 2022

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

Quaint property / family visit / Beautiful

Working with the owner was extremely smooth and pleasant. The home was located in perfect symetry with town and my family. The house looks extremely small outside but has so much space inside. Very homely and perfect. If you are looking for a nice place in the mountains to relax and take in the scenery, this is the perfect place to be… Will definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Laura W.

28 Dec, 2023

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

Charming Historic Property

The Squirrel's Nest is a charming, well-appointed historic cabin with modern additions and conveniences. My in-laws thoroughly enjoyed their stay, although they did comment on the busy-ness of the store across the road. The final cost at approximately $243 per night (for 3 nights) is a bit too pricey for this area of Virginia - particularly for just 2 guests who used just 1 bed - which is the only reason I didn't rate it the full 5 stars. Nonetheless, I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Faye Hambrick or Debbie Rickman

My mother purchased this little cabin after extensive renovations were done in 2006. She lived and loved this home and enjoyed showing it off to anyone who wanted to come in and see until her passing in November 2012. Wanting to keep the home in the family we have decided to follow in her memory of sharing this home with others and make it available for others to enjoy. Her name was Shirley and the grandchildren called her grandma Squirrel. Hence the name Squirrels Nest.

What makes this property unique

This home was originally located on the Blue Ridge Parkway and many years ago was moved to its current location by a mule drawn wagon. The home is now on the National Registry of Historic Places.