We invite you to enjoy THE KNOTTY CABIN…..a unique “get-away-from-it-all” experience for couple’s, singles or bonding friends/family. Enjoy the restful sites and rippling sounds of the cascading trout stream only a stone’s throw from the spacious deck, great for relaxing and BBQing. The cabin is about 30 minutes from the popular Floyd area and less than 14 miles from Meadows of Dan, Mabry Mill, Chateau Morisette Winery, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We aim to please at this Carroll County Virginia get-away. Come and enjoy the Appalachian Mountains.
The “Knotty Cabin” is situated on a knoll overlooking the river at the end of a county road cud-le-sac with huge, beautiful landscape boulders randomly nestled in the yard along with a fire pit for burning natural wood fires on chilling evenings.
This 1 bedroom/1 bath is perfect for a romantic getaway, anniversaries, or just spending days participating in outdoor activities or visiting the numerous local sites and attractions.
Part of the Knotty Cabin’s uniqueness includes its custom rustic furniture made from aspen trees harvested from the Rocky Mountains and finished by a skilled carpenter. The furniture is all natural with knots, gnarls, twists, burls, beetle runs & even elk rubbings. The comfortable rustic Queen bed is officially proclaimed “The Knotty Bed”.
This property is positioned as a “get-away” so no wi-fi, cable nor satellite tv – not even local tv channels (but lots of DVD’s for enjoying movies). Fear not, we have a cell booster hooked-up at the cabin that will allow “most” cell phone users to easily make phone calls and reach the internet for exchanging emails, checking stocks, game scores, making on-line purchases, checking the news, etc. The cell service won't handle streaming or doing lots of internet work where fast connections are needed.
From your cabin enjoy walking/hiking along the river or county roads. A perfect area to kick off your shoes and wade the stream and even try your luck at trout fishing. In the evenings, enjoy the deck or fire pit. In addition to picnicking on the deck we offer a riverside picnic table and a stairway to reach the stream and our artesian well. The table, stairway and well are located about 200 yards across the concrete bridge - you can't miss them. In adverse weather, enjoy great DVD’s, books and/or board games, curled up in the knotty bed or sitting in front of our gas log fireplace.
Coffee lovers and connoisseurs, you’re going to love the Knotty Cabin. We not only offer a Keurig with pods (bring your favorite though), but also provide a top-of-the-line OXO stainless steel coffee brewer along with fresh beans and a grinder. We even cater to those who will “never change” with Folger’s Instant coffee crystals as well! So, we have you covered! Even non coffee drinkers…we’ve got some Keurig coca and/or tea for you!
Notice we emphasized the river in our headline. After doing our due diligence in research we learned waterfront properties (rivers, lakes, ponds, oceans, etc.) are what many renters are looking for. Be assured you will see and hear the river immediately – it sits bold and beautiful in view of the deck. So, you will certainly not experience the “Where’s the Beef (water)” syndrome that you and others may have encountered with various other rental sites.
We do hope you will visit and stay with us. As for rates, there are some in the county that are cheaper and a number more expensive. But in terms of “value” or “bang for your buck” (the river view, the rustic furniture and our amenities) it doesn’t get any better than the Knotty Cabin with the Knotty Bed.
Check out the two dozen attractions shown below - all within a “30-minute drive”. (We share more info about these sites and dozens more sites, activities and attractions in our cabin guest welcome manual with all being a reasonable drive away). Note: Some of these attractions are seasonal and hours tend to vary and at times some attractions are even closed down for periods. It is highly recommended you reach out to each respective attraction prior to visiting to ensure they will be open during your intended stay. Many (not all) of the below can be found on the internet with contact info.
The Historic Buffalo Mtn Presbyterian Rock Church – one of the famous 6 rock churches built in the early 1900’s by Rev Bob Childress and placed in the Nat. Reg. of Historic Places. (1.9 miles away - all six churches are nearby w/ the furthest being 18.7 miles away).
Blacksnake Meadery – a farm winery specializing in honey wine. (2.1 miles away)
Kanawha Valley Arena – a unique attraction with a western theme and a saloon serving food, beer & wine and entertainment. They host motorsports events such as mud bogs, drag racing and ATV rodeos. (3.7 miles away)
Olde Mill Golf Resort – a very nice course in the rolling countryside of Carroll Co. Ratings from various sources tend to place them most often in the mid to upper 4 range on a 5-point scale which means they are definitely well thought of by golfers. (9.3 miles away)
Mayberry Trading Post Built in 1892, (over 130 years old) it originally housed the Mayberry Post Office as well as a general store. Most agree it’s where the name Mayberry originated in the Andy Griffith show. Fun place to visit. (10.9 miles away)
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, named for its shape, the preserve is one of the most significant natural areas in VA supporting numerous rare plants and some rare animals. Public access is only via walking trails. (11.5 miles away)
Chateau Morrisette Winery founded by David Morrisette in 1980, making it among the oldest wineries in Virginia. Beautiful setting. (11.8 miles away)
Concord Corner Store – Meadows of Dan, a local art, quilts furniture, clothing, jewelry, shoes and more. (12.4 miles away)
Poppy’s – vintage gift, alpaca apparel, yarn and bookstore at Meadows of Dan. (12.4 miles away)
Poor Farmers Market Country Store - Meadows of Dan, a unique country gift/novelty and deli shop with lots of local handmade items and vintage gift/novelty items. Great stuff, great people. (12.5 miles away)
Nancy’s Candy Company – Meadows of Dan is a huge candy factory making candy with their own recipes including 45 flavors of fudges, 49 truffles, and 85 different chocolates. Largest chocolate factory you’re likely to ever see. (12.6 miles away)
Groundhog Mountain Overlook and Picnic Area. Here you can enjoy a beautiful scenic view including checking out an observation tower originally erected by the Virginia State Forest Service in 1942. (13.0 miles away)
Villa Appalaccia Winery is a Virginia farm winery, producing Italian style wines from a local vineyard established in 1989. Enjoy the views and peaceful setting at their Villa. (13.2 miles away)
FloydFest Music Festival is a world music and arts festival held annually near Floyd, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway usually late July (13.2 miles away)
The Hillsville VA Labor Day Flea Market and Gun Show. One of the largest flea markets in the United States. Begins on Friday before Labor Day & runs through Sat, Sun, & Mon. (13.7 miles away)
Mabry Mill considered by many as the most iconic place on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. Experience live milling demonstrations, from over a century old gristmill! Also, a restaurant/gift shop on premises with seasonal hours. (13.8 miles away)
Round Meadow Overlook A very short trail/hike down to Mayberry Creek and back including walking under a Blueridge Parkway bridge. (13.9 miles away)
Puckett Cabin. Born in 1837, “Aunt Orlean” Puckett lived here and became a local legend as assisted at the births of more than 1,000 babies, while not a one of her own 24 children lived beyond infancy. (13.9 miles away)
Rocky Knob Recreation Area – Consists of 4 beautiful walking trails with varying lengths and degrees of difficulty in traversing. Also has a visitor center. (14.0 miles away)
Cockram’s Mill Complex, located near Meadows of Dan, is the one of the oldest historic grist mill complexes in the US. The mill dates to about 1885 and currently houses LongFin Grill, with outdoor dining. (14.1 miles away)
Angel Overlook. A beautiful place to stop and view the mountains. From this vantage point one can see Claudville/Ararat and beyond into NC. (14.3 miles away)
Carroll County Courthouse & Historical Society & Museum (Historic VA Landmark). Built between 1870 & 1875 includes early Native American and Civil War artifacts. Was also the scene of the famous Hillsville massacre of 1912. (17.6 miles away)
Sidna Allen House. This Queen Anne style home belonged to the notorious Sidna Allen who was member of Allen Gang involved in the famous Carroll County Courthouse shooting in 1912. (18.6 miles away)
Harmon’s Museum exhibits numerous historical artifacts from the colonial era, Native American and pioneer tools, & Civil War relics. (20.4 miles)
Floyd Country Store with Friday Night Jamboree as become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the country. (21.5 miles away)
