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Ranch style house on 300 acre farm where the Cowpasture river runs through it. Nestled beside a Big Spring. Farm is bordered on the east by the George Washington National Forest. Short walking distance to the Shaw's Ridge Trail.Short driving distance to Shenandoah mountain and the Confederate breastworks. A few miles from historical McDowell and Monterey,Highland County,Virginia. Enjoyed out door activities such as fishing hunting hiking biking kayaking in the area.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total).Must be house broken ..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No Smoking in the house or buildings..About events:No events allowed.

This getaway home is setting on 172 sprawling acres with amazing views all around. Plenty of land to hike or ATV. Crystal clear mountain spring water straight from the tap ! Land includes many logging roads and trails. Abundant wild life which includes white tail deer and turkey. Large front porch with deck chairs .The home has a master bedroom with a King size bed. The second bedroom has a queen size bed. The third bedroom has a bunk bed , the bottom bunk is a full size, top bunk is a twin. Two full bathrooms Large beautiful rock fireplace with cathedral ceilings with fan. Complete kitchen , stove with microwave and dishwasher, garbage disposal.Also includes washer and dryer. Gas grille. Also includes dish network and satellite internet. You can make phone calls thru the WiFi network. Home also has a window A/C unit in the dining room. The house is also equipped with a central ceiling fan that draws in cool outside air for entire house when windows are open. Horse shoe pits are finished .We do have corn hole boards ready to go.Spring and Summer guests will be visited daily by many humming birds who make their home on the farm. You will see a variety of red tail hawks an occasional bald eagle flying on the farm. A large heard of deer along with their new born fawns. The majestic wild turkey will let you know he is around with many morning gobbles. . At nights you will see a million stars as you sit around the rock campfire outside. WE ALSO PROVIDE ALL YOUR FIREWOOD for the campfire/ fireplace. The wood is a mix of white and red oak and some cherry mixed in. So you don’t have to worry about having to buy any! There is zero light pollution. You may even hear an occasional coyote howling in the distance. We also have cows grazing the fields munching grass. ..Note... there are no bulls ...There are steers and females only. Visitors at the end of July will find thousands of blackberries to pick. This home is located in the heart of syrup making country! It’s approx 5 miles from McDowell and 14 miles from Monterey and will be available for to rent for the annual Highland County Sugar Maple Festival. The farm is also located approx 3 miles from the national forest. Their are many local trout streams to fish which include the calf pasture and bull pasture river. Also many smaller local native trout streams. I know where all the honey holes are for the trout..;) Or you can visit the Virginia Trout Company in Monterey for Rainbow and Brook Trout, also the Sugar Grove trophy trout ponds. There is also another native trout steam that I can tell you about , but count on it being an all day trip! The small town of McDowell has a home town grocery store (Grants Grocery) they make fresh sandwiches/ home made biscuits and barbecue daily. There is also a small gas station just up the road that is famous for its fresh cinnamon buns. McDowell also has “Sugar Tree Country Store “for maple syrup lovers. Monterey also offers a wonderful dining experience at the Highlander..They also have a quaint restaurant called “Highs” with down home country cooking if that is your fancy. Fall and Winter guests will wake up to brisk cool mornings with fall foliage. Our farm has a variety of Oak and Maple trees that will light up the day with amazing colors. You also will see a variety of native apple trees. Some of these trees are over 100 years old and still produce an abundance of apples. You will notice a large variety of different apple types with over 30 native trees on the property. Black Walnut trees are full of fox squirrels. There is also an old home on the farm that was built in 1916. The home is at an altitude of 2800 feet above sea level and at the top of our upper field , the altitude tops out at 3400 feet. So you will see snow! We have great hills for sledding!!!For skiers , the ski resorts of Snow Shoe and the Homestead are about an hour and a half drive from the farm. Many many things to do! But If you want complete privacy and just want to sit on the front porch with a cup of coffee, you have this as well. The farm is almost a mile off the less traveled small trail ( route 617) with a chain gate and a additional metal gate you will need to travel thru to get to the farm. Please note you should have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the property in the latter part of November and into the winter. Especially December and January.This property has been in our family since 1979. The home was built in 2005. It is a very special place for me and my family to go and recharge our batteries from hectic work weeks. We are active hikers, hunters and paint ballers! We love the outdoors and would like to share our piece of heaven with you.About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Over 155 acres for hiking we have bikes available to ride on back creek. There is a pool table and outdoor ping pong table . There is Roku t v and internet 28 mbps. The full back deck overlooking the creek is great for relaxing and grilling food. We have added a dry sauna in the master bath. Hot tub at back of home for relaxing evenings. Fire pit and sitting area in the back yard and fire wood stocked in shed. Kitchen is stocked with all the dishes and pans you may need and we will have fresh eggs in the fridge from are home during warmer months. Across the road there is a 1.3 mile walking trail through the woods. We strive to have all you need to make your stay enjoyable.The master bed is a medium feel tempur pedic and the guest queen is a sealy hybrid medium feel. Areas of interest near by:Snow show ski resort-42milesLake moomaw-46 milesCass scenic railroad-32 milesGreen bank observatory-46 milesDominion back creek recreational area 325 acre public recreation and 2 lakes-17 milesAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

This very comfortably furnished farmhouse offers 80 acres with mountain hiking trails. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room, linens, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, W/D, porch swing, campfire pit. A deck overlooks a spectacular valley and mountain views. Area activities include star gazing, trout fishing, hiking, caving, cycling. Tour historical homes, antiques/crafts shops and Civil War battlefields. Natural hot springs, boating, rafting, kayaking are in easy driving distance.The Wilson House offers the perfect escape! Guests, whether enjoying breakfast on the deck, dinner by the backyard campfire or hiking the trail behind the house, are surrounded by the beauty of trees, grass, flowers and wildlife. Although this home has been renovated, many original features have been preserved and will carry guests back in time. Several antique furniture items are incorporated in the decor; farm buildings and a few equipment pieces are nearby. Numerous guests have referred to this house as "charming."About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

With a stay at Monterey Inn in Monterey, you'll be 29.8 mi (48 km) from Warm Springs Pools and 32.3 mi (52 km) from Green Bank Telescope. This inn is within the region of Cass Scenic Railroad and Snowshoe Mountain. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.