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Underground, riverfront home, 3 bedrooms on the James River in Amherst County
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Madison Heights, VA
- Sweet Briar College33 min drive
- Lynchburg College33 min drive
- Liberty University35 min drive
- Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Underground, riverfront home, 3 bedrooms on the James River in Amherst County
Built in 1979, Roby’s Cave offers a peaceful and memorable place to stay. Located on the James River in Amherst County this unique underground, riverfront home on 125 acres of farm land, features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, living room and laundry room. River access for all guests. Frequent wildlife sightings include deer, bear, turkey, beavers and eagles. Come enjoy the river, watching trains pass by and taking in all that nature has to offer.
River access is available to all guests.
Swim at your own risk.
Please remember to bring shoes that you can wear in the river to protect your feet.
If fishing, you will need a current fishing license.
Kayak rental available for additional fee of $25/item per stay. We have six kayaks available.
Paddle/life jackets included.
Must sign wavier to rent.
Hunting rights for deer or turkey available for additional fee of $50 per hunter per day.
You will need current hunting license.
Must sign waiver to hunt.
Electric golf cart available for additional fee of $25 per day. Seats 4 people and is equipped with seatbelts. Enjoy a scenic drive down to the river. Please do not drive in grass at/around house or in the fields.
Must sign wavier to drive/ride in golf cart.
Please message me if interested in any of these items listed above.
Guests are able and welcome to access:
-Underground house
-mowed property around house (regarding the hayfield all around-please don’t drive car/golf cart in this)
-all gravel roads down to river
-2 mowed spaces on the river bank (please don’t travel to neighboring areas at river-we live down hill from Roby’s Cave and will be happy to show you our space on the river)
Please do NOT drive (car or golf cart) on grass at/around the house or in the fields.
There is a garage on property near home-owner may need use of garage during your stay.
25-30 minutes to Lynchburg
25-30 minutes to town of Amherst /Madison Heights
NEARBY COLLEGES
•Sweet Briar College ~14 miles/35 minute drive
•Randolph College ~17 miles/35 minute drive
•Liberty University ~20 miles/35 minute drive
•University of Lynchburg ~16 miles/35 minute drive
•Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) ~19 miles/34 minute drive
•University of Virginia~59 miles/1.5 hour drive
River access is available to all guests.
Swim at your own risk.
Please remember to bring shoes that you can wear in the river to protect your feet.
If fishing, you will need a current fishing license.
Kayak rental available for additional fee of $25/item per stay. We have six kayaks available.
Paddle/life jackets included.
Must sign wavier to rent.
Hunting rights for deer or turkey available for additional fee of $50 per hunter per day.
You will need current hunting license.
Must sign waiver to hunt.
Electric golf cart available for additional fee of $25 per day. Seats 4 people and is equipped with seatbelts. Enjoy a scenic drive down to the river. Please do not drive in grass at/around house or in the fields.
Must sign wavier to drive/ride in golf cart.
Please message me if interested in any of these items listed above.
Guests are able and welcome to access:
-Underground house
-mowed property around house (regarding the hayfield all around-please don’t drive car/golf cart in this)
-all gravel roads down to river
-2 mowed spaces on the river bank (please don’t travel to neighboring areas at river-we live down hill from Roby’s Cave and will be happy to show you our space on the river)
Please do NOT drive (car or golf cart) on grass at/around the house or in the fields.
There is a garage on property near home-owner may need use of garage during your stay.
25-30 minutes to Lynchburg
25-30 minutes to town of Amherst /Madison Heights
NEARBY COLLEGES
•Sweet Briar College ~14 miles/35 minute drive
•Randolph College ~17 miles/35 minute drive
•Liberty University ~20 miles/35 minute drive
•University of Lynchburg ~16 miles/35 minute drive
•Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) ~19 miles/34 minute drive
•University of Virginia~59 miles/1.5 hour drive
Property manager
Gina and Lance Roby
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Madison Heights
Madison Heights is home to this holiday home. Point of Honor and Anne Spencer House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Amazement Square and Rebec Vineyards.
Madison Heights, VA
What's nearby
- Virginia University of Lynchburg - 30 min drive - 25.1 km
- Sweet Briar College - 33 min drive - 31.6 km
- Lynchburg College - 33 min drive - 27.4 km
- Liberty University - 35 min drive - 28.8 km
- James River State Park - 51 min drive - 38.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Vitos Pizza Truck - 41 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Gina and Lance Roby

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