"Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

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Barbecue grill
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Galax, VA

Blue Ridge Music Center
‪12 min drive‬
The Andy Griffith Museum
‪30 min drive‬
Mayberry Mall
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

If you are looking for a home that is quiet and has a beautiful view this is the place! Enjoy a relaxing vacation with breathtaking mountain views. Just off the Historic Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, wind your way around to the house that is nestled into the side of the mountain. Gorgeous sunrises overlooking Pilot Mountain. Close to many hiking trails and short ride to Chateau Morrisette Winery. Mt. Airey also has a few wineries and craft beer establishments with beautiful locations not far into North Carolina. And don't forget the Old Fiddlers Convention that takes place in August at Felts Park which is 20 minutes away. The Blue Ridge Music Center is 6 miles from us on the parkway. Also the Hillsville Flea Market Labor Day weekend. Any Andy Griffith fans may want to visit the Andy Griffith Museum in his hometown of Mt. Airy N.C. about 30 minutes away. Tubing, also a lot of fun, just 25 minutes away.
Spacious living and dining rooms. 3 Bedrooms, 1 king, 1queen and one full. Plenty of space for a blowup mattress for the agile. Sunroom and Library have pullout couches. Enjoy breakfast in the eat in kitchen or take your coffee out on the covered porch for the magnificent views. Enjoy a BBQ out back with views into the Valley. We also have marked a trail from the house to a stream in the forest, it can be a little tricky. (10 minutes). During the day open the windows and enjoy the fresh mountain air. There is air conditioning if you so choose. The nights can get cool so bring a sweater. No wifi, we use our hot spots on our phones and have had great success.

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Tammy Stoddard and Candace Brambley

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Galax

Located in Galax, this holiday home is in the mountains. Blue Ridge Music Center and Rex Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Twin County Plaza and Mayberry Mall. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Galax, VA

What's nearby

Blue Ridge Music Center - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Blue Ridge Country Club - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
Round Peak Vineyard - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
The Andy Griffith Museum - 30 min drive - 35.5 km
Mayberry Mall - 31 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Daddy Sams - ‬20 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crooked Creek Fish Management Area and Blue Ridge Music Center. Skyland Lakes Golf Club and Crooked Creek are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

16 November 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 October 2024

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

Winnie’s Retreat was the BEST EVER

This home was warm, cozy, and very inviting. Every corner was spotless. Definitely a home away from home! The furniture was comfy, the beds were great, and the view was amazing. We can’t say enough about this lovely home!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauri K.

22 August 2024

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

Natural Beauty

My friend and I stayed at Winnie's Retreat to enjoy a couple days of the Galax Old Fiddler's Convention. We were only there for two nights and barely spent any time in the property but the little that we did, it was fantastic. You're on a mountain overlooking the Piedmont and I swear you can see halfway to the ocean on a clear day. The house is roomy and clean with outdoor areas to enjoy and plenty of space for a family or a group of friends. There's no wifi but a very good cell signal from the house if you need to get online in a pinch. The property is very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway so super convenient. A word of caution, though--my friend and I arrived very late at night on the first night and she needed to look at the online map and follow along as we drove because there's a few odd turns--and even with that we took a few wrong ones. The driveway doesn't look like much more than a path so thankfully there's a sign out front so you know you're in the right place. Recommend arriving during daylight hours if you can. When leaving the house, put your location in to your maps app before you drive away as you'll lose cell signal as soon as you move down the driveway and won't get it back for a few miles. This is out in the country--I mean it. We were looking for a view and some peace. We definitely found it here. We're already talking about staying there again next year. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forbes

30 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our family of six (three generations) loved Winnie's Retreat. We enjoyed the porch the most. What a spectacular view of the Blue Ridge Mountains! We listened to the birds (Eastern Towhee was our favorite) and were delighted to see hummingbirds, deer, and a five-lined skink. But the inside was also delightful; as cozy and comfortable as a grandmother's house, but also updated with modern conveniences. Everything was clean and in working order. The location is rural and peaceful, but in close proximity to Galax (and its BBQ competition) and The Blue Ridge Music Center. A nice touch was the family's story of Winnie's life; we appreciated the house more for it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

28 May 2024

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

Excellent from the first conversation to walking out the door.

### Review of Winnie's Retreat I recently stayed at Winnie's Retreat and was thoroughly impressed. The mountain views are truly unsurpassed, providing a stunning backdrop to a comfortable three-bedroom house that, despite being built in 1986, has been exceptionally well maintained. The tranquility of the location is remarkable; the loudest sounds were the calls of birds over the valley. The view includes Pilot Mountain in the near distance and, on clear nights, I believe I could see the lights of Winston-Salem far off. The house features comfortable beds, great cooking utensils, and plenty of space both inside and out. Communication with the owners was easy and quick, making the stay even more enjoyable. I definitely plan to stay here again when I'm in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris f s.

7 November 2023

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

Our second home

We come to the area often and have made this place our second home when possible (until we find our own). It’s homie, clean, quiet and yes a little aged and dated but that’s what we love about it (besides the view and the peace and quiet).

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

13 September 2023

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

Fabulous View

My husband and I stayed over Labor Day weekend. So happy to find this well kept home in a quiet location just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, less then 10 minutes from Blue Ridge Music Center, where we enjoyed the final summer concert. We brought food and had plenty of kitchen amenities for cooking at home. Back Porch was wonderful for day and night relaxing, with beautiful sunrises, entertaining hummingbirds, deer under the crabapple tree, and Milky Way brightly shining in the dark skies. There’s a short blazed trail from side yard to a pretty stream in the woods. We drove 10 minutes to trailhead for nearby Upper Stewart’s Creek Wildlife Management area and hiked both trail branches for an hour or so, the upper one ending at an old primitive graveyard. The view from home’s back porch overlooks this wilderness area (we spotted the house from trail) so will remain undeveloped and quiet. We did our final section bicycle ride of New River Trail from Draper to Allisonia and back, dining for lunch at fun and delicious Draper Mercantile general store. We also visited Chateau Morrisette Vinyard and listened to their live music on Labor Day. Very pleasant home base, comfortable in every way. Be sure to read the interesting bio of the home’s original builder/owner, who must have been a very strong and brilliant lady!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey B.

28 August 2023

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Beautiful views & just like grandma's house

The views from this house can't be beat! The home was very clean and had just about anything you could need. It really felt like you were staying at your grandma's house, which we loved. There is a rustic trail down the back to a creek which was great for kids with a sense of adventure. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

1 November 2022

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October retreat

The views were stunning!! Great trip with sisters and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sherry D., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

12 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

So much potential…..

Where to begin!? There truly is so much potential to love about this place. The booking was quickly confirmed online, directions were easy to follow, found the property with ease in a beautiful, quiet, remote location. We found our way inside with door code given. We had purchased groceries to cook our supper and enjoy time on the deck the following evening. Upon arrival, the house smelled musty and had an odd door. We proceeded to begin to unpack….however, the fridge was so dirty, there was no way I was going to put my food in there! The fridge had never even been wiped out, let alone cleaned and sanitized! Expired condiments and just overall dirty. Further, the carpets were stained, there was hair and scum around the bath tub, expired canned goods in the cupboards, filthy air vent over stove. I know this is meant as a rustic property, but this was more than rustic; it was dirty! Further, when we arrived it was a chilly night so we turned up the dials in the rooms for the heat….in the middle of the night, my husband unpacked some of his clothes and used them for a blanket…no heat ever came from the registers. In the morning I attempted to start the fireplace (we were freezing!), the fireplace didn’t work either! So we turned on the oven trying to warm up a bit. We were booked for 2 nights, but there was no way we could stay a second night. I know everyone has a different standard for cleanliness but this was FAR from meeting by minimum standard! Having had no heat and, not using the bath/shower or kitchen (due to uncleanlinesses of property), I asked for a refund for both booked nights. The host refused the refund for the one night we stayed there, stating she “respectfully disagreed” about the uncleanliness issues. I sent several pictures to her to show the specifics, in which I did not receive a response to. To end on a positive note, the host quickly agreed to a refund for the second night so we left promptly the next morning and found a place in Blowing Rock. Which we were delighted with. My husband and I have travelled extensively throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Panama, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Italy….this is the first time we have ever left a place due to uncleanliness.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kim J.

5 September 2022

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

Beautiful place to stay

Good weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

23 August 2022

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Best unfettered view from porch

We had a great time in this peaceful home off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Great for a small family gathering of 6 people.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rick S., Gastonia, NC

31 July 2022

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Beautiful View but...

The view was wonderful and the location quiet. My wife and I were surprised though that there was no central air. The website lists "air conditioning" but what this consists of is one unit inside to cool the downstairs which was sufficient but it took 3 hours to cool the kitchen as the unit is in the living room. There is only one small unit upstairs in the master bedroom, no units in the other bedrooms. Since we both have allergies opening the windows at night was not an option. We kept our door shut but if we had brought other family members this would have made for uncomfortable nights. This needs to be clarified on the website.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

11 July 2022

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Such a wonderful view

This was my second time staying here within a year. It's such a cute house that is frozen in time. I really enjoyed seeing the koi fish last fall, but sadly they are no longer there. I would definitely come here again and the new AC was a nice touch since it was in the 80s when we were there. Hopefully some wifi will be the next upgrade to this wonderful place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

GREGG L.

8 July 2022

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

A relaxing visit with family

What a relaxing visit we had. First off, the view off the deck was magnificent. We spent many hours sitting and enjoying that view. And, how nice it was that we all had room to spread out (there were five of us there at various points during our stay). There are so many things to do within a 30-90 minute radius (so if you like to “run around” while on vacation, this is a good spot to use as a starting point). And - Candace was great - responding to all of our questions promptly. Many thanks, Candace.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shayna P., Cleveland Hts.

7 July 2022

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Great view

Winnie’s retreat has a spectacular view we spent most of our time on the big porch. Would definitely go back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob O., Melbourne, Florida

17 November 2021

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Birthday Getaway

We came up from Florida to spend a couple nights to get away from our everyday lives and to celebrate my birthday. Everything was great. Only thing I remember not working was the fireplace, the house had heat so there was no need for it but it would have been nice. I appreciate the time you guys took to keep the home feeling like "grandma's" absolutely love this place and would love to come back. ☺️

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

11 November 2021

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Nice weekend retreat

We loved staying at Winnie’s Retreat! The view is absolutely AMAZING! If you have little ones you’ll need to keep an extra close eye on them. Lots of fragile decorations in the house and the drop off from the porch is quite steep.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

1 November 2021

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Sunrise is stunning!

Every morning we were treated to different sunrise! Just gorgeous sitting on deck watching the sun come up, and being surprised by whatever the clouds are offering that day! Also enjoyed New River Trail. We hiked but saw many bicyclists.. will definitely plan on coming back to bicycle the trail!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

25 October 2021

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The house was great.

The house was great. The view was stunning. It was great to be so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Only complaint was that our stay was too short!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kemp S.

21 October 2021

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

Weekend Getaway with Friends

Our party of six (three couples) thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Great view...quiet setting off the Blue Ridge Pkwy...and the home had everything we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

19 October 2021

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Awsome experience at Winnie's Retreat

Everything was perfect! Need I say more? Yes. I will. It's an enduring tribue to Winnie Babb. Check out my YouTube video.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

5 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful home and great view of the mountains, especially at sunrise. Fully stocked with all the amenities. Though a little out of the way, I would recommend property to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sue f., hanover PA

6 September 2021

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

Beautiful house

This is a wonderful house with a lot of beautiful antiques and glassware sitting around, ( which we had to keep reminding the children to be careful). The porch was a great place to sit and relax and look at the wonderful view. It was a quiet getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

27 June 2021

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

Full mountain experience.

My significant other and I were there for four nights to celebrate my 51’st birthday to both get away from city life and to start our quest in finding our possible retirement location(s). The house was comfortable for us even without air conditioning (didn’t even consider the idea of booking a home with no A/C) The temperatures worked with us since the weather up at 3000 feet is 10+ degrees cooler at least than the valley temps. The breezes up there allowed us to leave windows open the entire time and kept us and the house comfortable around the clock. We had spectacular weather from both temp and conditions. The view is indeed unmatched and Winnie (the original owner) had real “vision” to pick such a secluded but not in any way, isolated spot. The house and it’s belongings had us wondering and talking about her the entire time. We felt like long lost family but with no closure. The kitchen had everything needed to cook (even a crock pot!), we brought our own items and didn’t need to (we crocked it each day so we could just come home and dinner was ready). This was a great place to come and just enjoy nature and a hint of mountain life. Winnie’s retreat was truly a quiet and peaceful get away from the noise of city life.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Stoddard and Candace Brambley

This was our Mother's dream house. In 1984, she retired and moved from New York to Galax building this beautiful home. We have been coming here for many years of wonderful family gatherings. My Mother had 5 daughters and we all would come here to visit and enjoy the quiet relaxing atmosphere. We would sit on the porch and enjoy the beautiful hummingbirds that would swarm the feeders and trumpet vines. Many long walks have been taken to the stream and back. If you listen carefully you can hear the stream running down the mountain. We miss her greatly but when we come back to "her mountain", it feels like she has been waiting for us to come home and visit.
We hope that you will be able to enjoy this house as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

On a clear day you can see the sky scrapers in Winston-Salem.
Who doesn't enjoy a good thunder cracking rainstorm?
During 4th of July many people in the valley shoot off fire works and you get a birds eye view.
A lovely home to come to and enjoy the annual Fiddlers Convention.
Nothing can be more beautiful then Fall in the Mountains. You can see Interstate 77 many miles away and be glad you are on the mountain and not on interstate 77.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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