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Welcoming Country Apartment
Our private apartment is a lovely retreat on a country road with mountain views. Come rest and rejuvenate in our quiet getaway or enjoy a scenic walk. We offer a full efficiency with wifi, Dish, and flatscreen TV for your enjoyment. Full kitchen, washer, dryer, and private patio for your use. We are located just three minutes from Sweet Briar College, 20 minutes from Liberty University, and 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Close to restaurants and downtown Amherst. Various orchards and historical landmarks dot the landscape. Come and enjoy!

Cascading Water with Acres to Explore
A completely private two bedroom apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, kitchen, home theater, grill and fireplace. In 20 acres of wooded seclusion, you can relax next to Harris Creek, watch deer in the yard, spot owls and bats or build a campfire and listen to the rushing water. On hot days, climb right in and cool off. Just 10 minutes to Downtown Lynchburg and 20 to Liberty University. Walmart, Food Lion and Sheetz only three miles. Perfect for a family memory or romantic get away!!

Entire Country Cottage guesthouse / Very Private
Gloriously private without feeling secluded, this charming guesthouse was totally updated in 2019. Enjoy the peace and quiet. Go for a walk or bike ride on the 28 plus acres or pretty rural lanes. 2.5 miles away is Lake Robertson for activities . Sit on the porch too! On a snowy night, enjoy the wd-burning fireplace . (We will often leave fireplace prepared to light. Gas heating also). Get cozy with the full kitchen, washer/dryer, games and books. DirecTv in the living room and bedroom. too!

Spacious and Cozy Basement Studio
We offer a quiet, spacious, water proofed, open space basement studio with a kitchenette. It is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, universities, and a downtown entertainment area. We are located 2 minutes from Lynchburg College, 11 minutes from Liberty University, and 13 minutes from Randolf College by car. You’ll love our place because it offers comfort and peacefulness. Our place is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers who come for a short period of time.

Cozy Bear Rock Cottage with hot tub
Please read our house rules, especially those concerning occupancy and smoking. If you are interested in a 1 night stay please message us. If it works for our schedule we will probably approve it, especially if it's a weeknight. Escape to the mountains and experience the serenity of rural life at our charming 2-bedroom cottage. Situated along a peaceful country road in a farming and hunting community, this cottage offers a cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Woody’s🪵 Cabin in the Woods!
‼️PLEASE NOTE: The driveway is well-maintained gravel, but it is steep. To preserve its condition and avoid getting spinning tires, 4 wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended. Thank you for your understanding!‼️ Woody’s is the perfect place to rest and relax. This gem of a cabin is nestled in a beautiful part of Virginia, surrounded by the majestic George Washington National Forest. Woody’s is only 30 minutes from Madison Heights and 37 minutes from downtown Lynchburg.

Dee's Cozy Haven~Mountain Views, HOT tub
Need a quiet get-away? You've got the it!!! Enjoy the deck, HOT TUB, gorgeous mountain view and lovely night music. This home has a living room, furnished kitchen, bathroom, & bedroom with a queen bed on the main floor, 2 loft floor mattresses; basement has a full bed and bathroom. A gas grill and fire ring are provided. You will have Wifi, Roku TV screens, puzzles, card games, and corn hole. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby. This cabin is 15 min from the AT at mile marker 809.1.

Flower Farm Loft with Sauna
Relax and unwind at Irvington Spring Farm without leaving the comforts of the city. Enjoy the private sauna. Stroll through flower gardens. 2nd floor guest loft with private entrance is 15 min to Liberty U, 11 min to U of Lynchburg & Randolph, 15 min to hiking/driving the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway trails, and next door to the best mountain biking in town. Perfect for couples, friends, families, students, business travelers, and anyone looking to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Little Cabin in the Woods is quiet and secluded!
Enjoy our rustic, cozy, historic log cabin in the woods on 21 acres with two streams and a little meadow. The logs, from the 1800's, were reconfigured 17 years ago combining a rich history with high speed internet and modern amenities. Sink into the luscious bed with totally organic sheets, mattress topper, and pillows. Take a walk on the original wagon train road down to a stream or bath your senses in the majestic view of Jump Mountain from the meadow.

The Humble Abode Camp
The Humble Abode is a secluded CAMP & offers a scenic view of DePriest Mountains range and is the perfect place to un-plug & disconnect to reconnect!! Our private and secluded camp provides with spectacular mountain views and a NEW OUTDOOR Shower!! with pressurized ambient water temperature, spacious deck, covered porch, double bed, hammock, yard to play croquet/corn hole, private port-a-potty, charcoal grill, and a solo stove firewood pit.

The Vixen House
This cozy and comfortable home is located within the charming Town of Amherst in a quiet neighborhood very close to Sweet Briar College. It is only a short drive from Lynchburg yet is also convenient to other area attractions, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Mt. Pleasant Scenic Area, Wintergreen Resort, and an assortment of local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, including the Rt. 151 "Brew Ridge Trail."

Amazing Woodland Retreat - 15 min to Liberty, UofL
This cozy woodland retreat cottage has everything you're looking for - a quiet, secluded stay, centrally located and just 15 minutes from Liberty University, The University of Lynchburg, and Downtown Lynchburg. Enjoy the privacy of an entire home, cook in the full kitchen, take a walk in the woods, and enjoy the view from the screened-in porch! You may even spy some deer or other wildlife while you enjoy your morning coffee!
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