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Blue Ridge Mountains, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Air, Breweries, Wineries

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The Front
The Front
Front Porch
Front Porch
Bedroom 1

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Massies Mill, VA
  • Crabtree Falls
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Wintergreen Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Ridge Mountains, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Air, Breweries, Wineries

Welcome to our Cottage at Massies Mill at the base of the Priest Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The cottage is close to hiking, Crabtree Falls, the Tye River, skiing, golf, wineries and breweries. There are orchards and farms close by, which are fun to visit for picking your own strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, apples, pumpkins and peaches as the seasons permit. Our cozy cottage sits on 2 private acres, ready for you to enjoy. Our cottage is tastefully decorated and boasts a complete kitchen, so dine in, or dine out and taste some of the delicious local food. The front porch and back deck are great places to relax and enjoy the views, and to share a good bottle of local wine.

You will feel right at home in our cottage and settle in for a night of comfort after a day of activities. There are two bedrooms downstairs, one with with a queen bed and the other with a day bed with trundle bed. Upstairs is a suite; a bedroom with a queen bed, a sitting area, and bathroom. The kitchen is complete, well-equipped and stocked for the chef in your group. The dining table has room for 6, with place settings for 6. There's satellite TV and internet.

We are close to whatever activity you might hope to find. We are 3 min from the Tye River, 10 min from the Appalachian Trail and hiking trail up the The Priest, and 15 min to Crabtree Falls and Meadow. Spy Rock, Blue Ridge Pkwy, Humpback Rocks, plus much more are just a little further up Crabtree Falls Hwy. The closest brewery is the Devil's Backbone 15 min away, with Wintergreen skiing, tubing, snowboarding and other activities up the mountain from there. The brewery count is at 7 within an easy drive. Wineries abound in this area, with at least 23 open for wine tasting.

If visiting other quaint towns and cities is on your agenda, the cottage is only 45 min to Charlottesville, Staunton, or Lexington.

There's river rafting and tubing on the James within 40 min.

There's at least 20 restaurants for dining out in this area, less than 30 min away; many are quite good.





Property manager

Karin C
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No children under 5 because of our open staircase.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No animals allowed, inside or outside
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, chewing, vaping allowed, inside or out

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
Property Registration Number 1408

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roseland

Located in Roseland, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Woodson's Mill and Oak Ridge Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wintergreen Resort and Blue Mountain Barrel House. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Massies Mill, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Crabtree Falls - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Bold Rock Hard Cider Nellysford Cidery - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Wintergreen Resort - 31 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Sherando Lake Recreation Area - 36 min drive - 35.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bryant's Cider - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thai Saim Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cristina's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rose Isle Farm Brewers Grain-Fed Beef - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Ridge Mountains, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Air, Breweries, Wineries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Ridge Mountains, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Air, Breweries, Wineries?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Ridge Mountains, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Air, Breweries, Wineries?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Ridge Mountains, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Mountain Air, Breweries, Wineries located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail and Crabtree Falls. Woodson's Mill and Blue Mountain Barrel House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

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

Delightful Stay

This was the second time for our “friends getaway weekend at the cottage and it was perfect!!! The accommodations are so comfortable, inviting and just the peaceful location we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Massies Mill Cottage

Host was very responsive to my questions and the cottage is lovely. It was well equipped with everything we needed and we hope to return next year in warmer weather so we can enjoy the deck and front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Girls Weekend Trip

Clean, well stocked, quaint, cozy. Lots of games, books to choose from. Beautiful grounds We brought firewood and had a nice fire in the firepit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique B.

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

Wedding stay

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Karin and Brads cottage before wedding day to run errands, get license and finalize details. Small family gathering on last of a multi day stay and was able to cook dinner and breakfast with ease. Everything is available and instinctively placed to use. Most gracious host; plan to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Annual trip

This is the third time my girlfriends and I have stayed at this property to celebrate our combined birthdays and it never disappoints! Beautiful home & gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Front Porch Mountain View

My husband, daughter and I enjoyed four nights in the lovely cottage in the mountains. It was roomy and the beds were very comfortable. My favorite thing was drinking coffee on the front porch with the lovely mountain view and listening to the birds singing. I made fresh nectar for the Hummingbird feeder and enjoyed watching them buzz about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice F.

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

Second stay as enjoyable as the first!

Just as peaceful and welcoming as remembered. Good hike at Crabtree Falls (moderately strenuous; pretty). Excellent communication with the owners. We hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W., Lynchburg

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

Perfect Getaway

From the moment we stepped inside, we knew we had a made an excellent choice for our ladies getaway. This home is so inviting…the furnishings, the well equipped kitchen, so peaceful. We all agreed that we would come back again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend stay

This is my second stay at this property for a weekend with close friends. We love the cozy, comfortable atmosphere of this home and the hosts are very responsive to any needs. We’ll be booking again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice F.

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

PorchLife, Baby!

Beautifully sited, beautifully maintained modest cottage on a quiet back road with lovely views of the nearby hills and an abundance of bird life viewable right from the front porch. We look forward to a return visit, soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful Cottage

Four of us brothers, all retired, met here. The setting, the house, interaction with the owner; all were as pleasing as could be desired. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christy L., Argillite, Ky

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Cottage was beautiful! Peaceful and secluded. Also very well stocked. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Get away before major surgery

Our Hostess Karen is wonderful. The house is clean and spotless. The coffee is plentiful which means a lot. The yard is beautiful and the view is wow factor. We will do it again soon I hope. We love antiques and this area is fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Great stay

Everything as advertised with lots of nice touches
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Vacation

This was our 2nd time at the cottage. We feel like we are at home when staying. Love the peacefulness. Will definitely come back in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Wonderful summer get away.

We had a wonderful time exploring the area and making the cottage our home base. The cottage was super adorable and Karin went out of way to make it feel homey. She was also so helpful with activity suggestions. We’ll be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Cute cottage!

This cottage was very cute, clean, well stocked and very comfortable. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora F.

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

Mountain cottage getaway

Sweet little cottage in the mountains. Has everything you need and more! Close to the crab tree falls hiking trail, blue ridge parkway, and lots of history around! Great chance to get away as a family, unplug, and make sweet memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., Mechanicsville, VA

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

Above and beyond

The host of this property went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional!! All of the little special touches from the homemade soaps in the bathrooms to the fresh eggs in the fridge. Just a beautiful super clean country home!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri B., Durham, NC

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

Relaxing Stay, Beautiful Views!

This little house was cozy and inviting! The view from the front porch was beautiful! The owners were gracious and had extra food and supplies! I forgot my toothbrush and they generous to supply some extra sundries! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J R.

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

Very tranquil!

The home was very cute, very warm, clean and inviting! The owners had everything you needed and then some. We had a couple of questions and they answered immediately. Karin & Brad made you feel welcome! We look forward to booking the home again!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff E.

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

A perfect getaway

A great little cottage that makes for a great getaway. Very peaceful and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Great Location. Awesome Accommodations. Outstanding Hospitality. Comfy just like home.

Perfect. Only positive and everlasting impression of cottage and host. Picture Perfect Cozy Cottage well stocked with amenities and little personal touches from host. A home Away from home! We will be returning in the Summer! 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Just what we needed!

Beautiful house, beautiful location. Spotless- our allergy folks had zero issues with dust . Kitchen had everything we needed and then some. We had wanted to stay closer to the ski mountain but nothing was available. We ended up loving the lovely winding mountain drive “home” after a ski day and being in our own private space. Sheep next door! Not fancy, but we don’t need fancy. Thanks Karin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karin C

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I am a wife, mother, and speech pathologist who loves to travel with family and friends. We live in Virginia near Richmond and travel to the mountains for hiking and enjoyment of nature on a regular basis. When not traveling in these mountains, we enjoy travel to the beaches, California and anywhere exciting.

Why they chose this property

We have taken weekend trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains over a hundred times with occasional longer trips. We've stayed at virtually every bed and breakfast in the area which lead us to getting our own place, making it quaint, cozy and cool so we and others can enjoy it. We learned a lot about what makes a place feel so inviting and charming and put what we learned into the Cottage at Massies Mill.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing on the front porch or the back deck is perfect. There's plenty of seating on the front porch to take in the mountain air, view the sites, and even have dinner there. The back deck is just as nice with a view of the countryside. You might notice the unusual and distinctive flooring and trim throughout the cottage; it came from the old Tye River Train Station that was nearby when the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway was in operation. Our cottage can sleep up to 6, but it's not too big just for two people; there's the upstairs suite (bedroom, sitting area and bathroom) as nice as a honeymoon suite. The kitchen is great for cooking with plenty of space, some scones mixes, other culinary supplies, and an island to give you that extra space for preparing a delicious meal. The cottage is nicely located with hiking to the left, dining, beer and wine to the right, and skiing and golf straight ahead.

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