Welcome to Virginia, an absolute paradise for nature lovers and history buffs looking for an escape from their usual routine! There’s really something for everyone looking to holiday in Virginia, enjoy some great hikes along the way, and stay the night at a uniquely perfect spot. If you have a favorite place to stay in Virginia left off this list, please let me know in the comments section.
Here are the best mountain stays in Virginia that you’ll want to book for your next visit.
Shenandoah Valley:
1. Bally Brook Farm Glamping
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Toms Brook, Virgina
- Great for romantic getaways
- Dog-friendly: YES (for an additional fee of $20/night)
- Option to add food packages to your stay
- Outdoor fire pit
- Wifi: YES
Bally Brook Farm Glamping is about as unique as it gets! If this is the first time you’ve heard the word “glamping,” it’s a mix of camping + glamour, so although you’ll be sleeping in a tent, the tent at Bally Brook is a far cry from your state of the mill camping tents. A unique getaway offering rustic luxury stay with premier service, local food offerings, and wild wellness.
Hike suggestions nearby: Buzzard Rock, Tibbet Knob, and Big Schloss.
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2. BEARLOGA LOG HOUSE
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Stanley, Virginia
- Price: $501+/night
- Great for group getaways (sleeps 10 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: NO
- Hot tub & Indoor hot steam sauna
- Outdoor fire pit
- Wifi: YES
Bearloga at Shenandoah is the perfect spot for a nice getaway with friends or family. This luxury cabin is spacious and well-equipped to host a big group. You’ll get complete seclusion at Bearloga since the log house sits on 75 acres on the top of the mountain at 2500 ft. elevation with spectacular mountain views. While you’ll feel far from it all, you’re a short drive to Shenandoah National Park and its popular tourist destinations and trails.
3. Shenandoah Yurt
The Rundown
- Location: Stanley, Virginia
- Price: $481+/night
- Great for group getaways (sleeps 8 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES
- Hot tub
- Outdoor fire pit & Wood buring fireplace
- Offer e-bike rentals
- Wifi: YES
4. HIKERS HIDEAWAY CABIN
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Stanley, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $138+/night
- Great for romantic getaways or hiking trips (sleep 2-4 people comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES
- Outdoor fire pit + Indoor fireplace
- Wifi: YES
Hiker’s Hideaway is exactly as it sounds- it’s a quaint cabin in the mountains located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, at 2,700 ft. elevation. The cabin offers a tranquil setting for relaxing by the fire and enjoying coffee on the deck. Driving up to the place, you’ll get to enjoy a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and as a bonus for avid hikers like myself, you’re nearby Shenandoah National Park.
5. JOHN POPE CABIN AT WALNUT HILL FARM
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Browntown, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $145+/night
- Great for a family getaway (sleeps 4 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: Case by case basis (speak with them before booking)
- Outdoor shower & Indoor bath
- Outdoor fire pit + Indoor fireplace
- Wifi: YES
The John Pope Cabin was built in 1865 at the end of the Civil War and was lived in by a soldier and his family. So if you’re a history buff looking for a rustic and lovely stay, this cabin is perfect for you! You’ll be able to spot hawks, horses, and maybe even a bear right from the comfort of the porch swing. The Cabin is also a few minutes away from Shenandoah National Park.
6. BRYCE MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS' Aspen House
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Bayse, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $534+/night
- Great for a group getaway with friends or family (sleeps 10 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES
- Only a 5-minute walk from a ski run at Byrce Resort
- Indoor fireplace
- Wifi: YES (Shentel’s Powerhouse 150Mbps) – ideal work from home conditions.
Bryce Mountain Getaway‘s Aspen House is an ideal mountain getaway for a vacation or work-from-home retreat. High-speed Shentel Wifi is available that can power multiple teleconference calls and remote working demands. The home has stunning mountain views from every floor. My favorite spot is the large open fireplace with a sunken area for casual lounging.
Although you can rent Bryce Mountain Getaway year-round, this place really shines in the winter months. With walking access to the slopes of Bryce Resort, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a weekend of skiing or snowboarding.
Hikes nearby: Tibbet Knob, Big Schloss, Duncan Knob Kennedy Peak, Story Book Trail, Cranny Crow (Lost River State Park) and more!
7. Bryce Mountain Getaways' Fairway House
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Bayse, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $389+/night
- Great for a group getaway with friends or family (sleeps 10 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES
- Only a 5-minute walk from a ski run at Byrce Resort
- Indoor fireplace and Outdoor Firepit
- Wifi: YES (Shentel’s Powerhouse 150Mbps) – ideal work from home conditions.
Bryce Mountain Getways’ Fairway House features an open floor plan with abundant natural light in the great room, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows providing beautiful views of the mountains and golf course. Its layout is excellent for entertaining with a great large room with a full bar.
There are plenty of outdoor activities in the area to enjoy. Lake Laura is just five minutes drive where you can swim, boat, kayak (rentals available), and fish. Bryce resort is only five minutes walk from Fairway House, where you can enjoy biking, hiking, water activities, golfing, frisbee golf and skiing, and tubing in the winter.
Hikes nearby: Tibbet Knob, Big Schloss, Duncan Knob Kennedy Peak, Story Book Trail, Cranny Crow (Lost River State Park) and more!
8. My Cozy Cabin
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Bayse, Virginia
- Price: $300+/night
- Great for a group getaway with friends or family (sleeps 8 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: NO
- Only a 5-minute walk from a ski run at Byrce Resort
- Indoor fireplace and Outdoor Firepit
- Wifi: YES (High speed Shentel) – ideal work from home conditions.
My Cozy Cabin is a beautifully decorated cabin with unique design. Surrounded by 1.5 acres of the gorgeous hillside, you will have plenty of space for sprawling out and enjoying the fresh mountain air in privacy. My favorite thing about the cabin is the vaulted ceiling and glass dome.
Hikes nearby: Tibbet Knob, Big Schloss, Duncan Knob Kennedy Peak, Story Book Trail, Cranny Crow (Lost River State Park) and more!
9. Golden Ridge Manor
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Luray, Virginia
- Price: $431+/night
- Great for a group of friends or family getaway sleeps 16 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: Yes (needs approval)
- Indoor jacuzzi tubs and Hot tub
- Outdoor fire pit + Indoor fireplace
- Wifi: YES
Central Virginia:
1. THE CABINS AT CRABTREE FALLS (RICHARD’S RETREAT)
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Tyro, Virginia
- Price: $365+/night
- Great for a group of friends or family getaway sleeps 8 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: Yes
- Hot tub on back porch
- Outdoor fire pit + Indoor fireplace
- Wifi: YES (in internet lounge only)
The Cabins at Crabtree Falls have 5 cozy cabins for rent, but the above information is about Richard’s Retreat, the cabin I personally stayed at. While all in the same area, they have different prices per night, the number of people they can accommodate, and various pet policies. Richard’s Retreat is the only cabin with hut tob to date.
Richard’s Retreat is an Appalachian cabin relocated from Kentucky and brought to a beautiful homesite at Crabtree Falls. It is their newest, largest, and most modern cabin. The Cabins at Crabtree Falls is just ½ mile from the falls; guests can enjoy the sounds of Crabtree Falls and the Tye River from their porch and by campfires under the night stars.
Hike suggestions nearby: Crabtree Falls, White Rock Falls, Humpback Rocks, and St. Mary’s Falls.
2. WINTERGREEN ADOBE TOWN HOUSE
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Wintergreen Resort, Virginia
- Price: $109+/night
- Great for the whole family (sleeps 6 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES
- Indoor fireplace
- Easy access to a variety of outdoor adventures
- Wifi: YES
Regardless of the seasons, Wintergreen Adobe has plenty to offer. From skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter to golfing, swimming, and hiking in the summer, you won’t get bored here! This is a great holiday house for an active family, although it’s also near breweries and vineyards for those that would rather kick back and relax.
Hike suggestions nearby: Humpback Rock, Dripping Rock, and Shamokin Falls. If you love sunsets, a perfect spot is Devil’s Knob Overlook, just 7 minutes from the townhouse.
EASTERN SHORE:
1. Divine Retreats - Metompkin
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Parksley, Virginia (South of Chincoteague)
- Price: $325+/night
- Great for the whole family (sleeps 6 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: NO
- Kayak, paddles, and various size life jackets are included in the rental
- Easy access to a variety of outdoor adventures
- Wifi: YES
Unlike Chincoteague, Metompkin is in a rural setting – the neighborhood is eight houses along Metompkin Bay. The house is almost all windows on the waterside to take advantage of these beautiful views, we loved waking up early to watch the sunrise!. The beach is a 15-minute kayak trip away from the house, and it is an easy half-hour trip to Chincoteague if you’d instead go to the beach there. You can also drive to Assateague Island to see the lighthouse and the wild ponies.
The neighbors often fish in the bay, and surf fishing is great at certain times of the year. The host has crab traps – the crabbing is pretty good off the dock. If you are birder, there are many places to go; just ask the host! Onancock (10 minutes away) is where to go for excellent restaurants and charming little shops.
Southwest Virginia:
1. Rugby Creek Farm
THE RUN-DOWN ON PONDSIDE TINY HOME:
- Location: Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $84+/night
- Great for a romantic night away in nature (Sleeps 4 but only 1 bed, other spaces are bench sofas)
- Dog-friendly: NO
- Wifi: YES
THE RUN-DOWN ON THE BARN LOFT:
- Location: Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $76+/night
- Great for a family vacation for kids who love farm animals (Sleeps 4 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES, but requires approval and a pet fee
- Wifi: YES
If you have been following me for a while now, you know Grayson Highlands State Park and Whitetop Mountain are two of my favorite places in Virginia. Rugby Creek Farm is the only place we stay in the area, and it is only 15 minutes away from the entrance of the park and 30 minutes away from Whitetop.
The Pondside Tiny Home and the Barn Loft are located on the Rugby Creek Farm nestled into the Appalachian Mountains. Both of these locations are great if you’re a fan of horses and mountain views, with the ability to bring your horse or simply visit the horses and other farm animals on the property.
2. APPLE RIDGE FARM CABOOSE BED & BREAKFAST
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Copper Hill, Virginia
- Airbnb Superhost
- Price: $140+/night
- Great for a family with young kids (sleeps 4 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: YES (but require a pet fee)
- Breakfast included
- 100% of profit go back into their non-profit
- Wifi: YES
Apple Ridge Farm Caboose is something I didn’t even know was possible until I stayed here. It’s an actual 1978 Norfolk Southern Caboose Car in cherry red. Although I really loved staying here as an adult, I imagine kids get a real kick out of it. There are great views and hiking right out the door.
As an added bonus, all profits from your stay go to fund the farm’s environmental education and summer camp for kids from inner-city neighborhoods and public housing projects.
With all these great options, you’ll be ready to book multiple Virginia holidays!
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Stanley, Virginia
- Price: $501/night
- Great for group getaways (sleeps 10 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: NO
- Hot tub & Indoor hot steam sauna
- Outdoor fire pit
- Wifi: YES
Bearloga at Shenandoah is the perfect spot for a nice getaway with friends or family. This luxury cabin is spacious and well-equipped to host a big group. You’ll get complete seclusion at Bearloga since the log house sits on 75 acres on the top of the mountain at 2500 ft. elevation with spectacular mountain views. While you’ll feel far from it all, you’re a short drive to Shenandoah National Park and its popular tourist destinations and trails.
THE RUN-DOWN:
- Location: Stanley, Virginia
- Price: $501/night
- Great for group getaways (sleeps 10 comfortably)
- Dog-friendly: NO
- Hot tub & Indoor hot steam sauna
- Outdoor fire pit
- Wifi: YES
Bearloga at Shenandoah is the perfect spot for a nice getaway with friends or family. This luxury cabin is spacious and well-equipped to host a big group. You’ll get complete seclusion at Bearloga since the log house sits on 75 acres on the top of the mountain at 2500 ft. elevation with spectacular mountain views. While you’ll feel far from it all, you’re a short drive to Shenandoah National Park and its popular tourist destinations and trails.
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