Inviting Mountain Retreat

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A view of the Blue Ridge from above the house

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University
‪29 min drive‬
Virginia Military Institute
‪32 min drive‬
Virginia Horse Center
‪35 min drive‬
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This inviting mountain retreat is located only 14.5 miles southwest of the center of downtown Lexington, VA and offers some of the most spectacular views of Rockbridge County. Nestled on the side of North Mountain, guests will enjoy incredible scenery in a quiet and relaxing setting that will nourish the soul and let your cares drift away. Stocked with modern appliances, this comfortable 2 bedroom bottom-floor apartment is the perfect getaway for those wanting to experience the serene beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Property manager

Edward Hosken

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Prior approval required.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Service pets are welcome. Others must be approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The speed on the gravel driveway must be kept under 10 miles per hour! Speeding will result in your damage deposit being used for repairs.

If we pre-authorize your pet, it is not allowed on the furniture or beds plus the pet fee must be paid.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Note from host: Prior approval required.

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 904663

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stonewall Jackson House and Lee Chapel and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jefferson National Forest and George Washington National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Boxerwood Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Alumni Memorial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lexington, VA

What's nearby

Washington and Lee University - 29 min drive - 20.8 km
Virginia Military Institute - 32 min drive - 22.2 km
Virginia Horse Center - 35 min drive - 28.7 km
Natural Bridge State Park - 44 min drive - 41.7 km
Virginia Safari Park - 46 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

Clifton Forge Station - 42 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

‪Full Circle Catering - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Inviting Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inviting Mountain Retreat located?

This family-friendly Lexington apartment building is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Jefferson National Forest and George Washington National Forest. Rich Hole Wilderness is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Alexandra S.

6 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend stay

Thanks Ed for sharing your home with us. We had a slight challenge at check-in as there was a mix-up about date for our arrival. But after this was clarified, our stay was excellent. The home was very clean and well maintained. We loved the view and walking on the long gravel driveway. We would recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

9 October 2024

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

Charming Country Setting!

On point! Great hosts who are charming and very generous. Great place for a small family!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

8 July 2024

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

Relaxing

Very beautifully and secluded yet close enough to town, and many historical places.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

7 April 2022

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

Great location

Was so nice with a beautiful view and scenery!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bria K.

8 November 2023

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

Quick Trip to Lexington

This property was beautiful, clean, and spacious. I would definitely stay here again! Wonderful, friendly host as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

19 June 2023

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

Fantastic Stay

Such an enjoyable property and stay! This may have ruined the beach for me. Top of the line and my favorite VRBO I’ve ever stayed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

7 October 2019

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

Serene setting with amazing view! Perfect mountain getaway!

We had a wonderful time in the Lexington area. We enjoyed staying at the Blacks Creek Station retreat. It provided the comforts of home with a relaxing setting! Make sure you bring a 4-wheel drive vehicle!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

17 May 2024

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

A Little Piece of Heaven!

I’m so glad we found this VRBO! We needed a place that could house 5-6 people for several days that wouldn’t break the bank, and we found the perfect place. The hosts were wonderful and we wanted for literally nothing while we were there. The space was perfect for our needs, and the peace & quite of the location balanced the craziness of the weeklong graduation festivities. 10 out of 10. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

21 October 2024

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

Amazing in every possible way

There are not enough words to describe how much we loved this trip. The place was beautifully appointed and incredibly comfortable. The kitchen had everything! Walking out and seeing the mountains and the valley was so breathtaking and peaceful. As amazing as all of that way the kindness of Ed & Daphne were the chef’s kiss of perfection. They shared eggs with us and their company (at our request). You really don’t need to leave to hike they have plenty of acreage to wander around and get lost (but not really). If you want an amazing trip stay here and get lost!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

8 May 2024

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

Beautiful and big getaway in the VA mountains

The property was even better than the pictures and description! It was very spacious, clean, very well-stocked, and picturesque. The kitchen was large, and we even had fresh eggs and a bottle of wine waiting for from our hosts. The bedrooms and bathrooms were great. It was wonderful to drink coffee and tea outside on the porch with the woods and mountains in front of us. We would recommend this property highly and will definitely book again when we return.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

19 July 2023

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

Amazing property

The view is incredible. The kitchen is fully stocked and so spacious. They have thought of every detail. The fresh eggs and vegetables were delicious.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

23 June 2024

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

Immaculate Secluded wonderful

If you want to get away from civilization, this place is it! Fantastic views, well organized, super clean and neat place very friendly. Shared some items from their garden and eggs from their hens. Even though they were there upstairs from us, he didn’t hear a peep. We plan to return in the fall

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

8 June 2023

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

Exceeded Expectations

Our stay at Ed and Daphne’s place exceeded our expectations. The place is beautiful and well appointed. The mountain views, the fire pit, the gourmet kitchen, the comfortable bed, and most of all, the friendly hosts made this a perfect stay. I highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

23 October 2023

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

Great time!

Everything was perfect. Ed was right on site and gave us lots of good tips and ideas. The leaves were just starting to turn colors. So beautiful!! Was about 20 ride to the Seclusion wedding venue. Next time we will stay longer!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

10 May 2022

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

Everything you could ask for and more

So comfortable and spacious. Really well Appointed and equipped. We really enjoyed our week here whilst visiting our son in Lexington. The location is quiet and there is a wonderful view. The driveway is long and a 4WD is recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri A.

25 April 2017

Total relaxing experience

From the moment you reach the end of the LONG driveway this place has inviting mountain views and amazing sunsets ( was not awake for sunrises) but they were probably spectacular! The kitchen is better than I have at home with every accommodation you will need while away. The kids took advantage of the fire pit and the 5 of us stayed comfortably in this spacious apartment. Looking forward to our next stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

12 June 2021

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

Mountain getaway

We spent two nights here and had a great time! The apartment was a nice size and beds were comfortable. Everything we needed was included as well as unexpected extras! We enjoyed the local wine and fresh eggs! Unfortunately it rained during our stay but we did get to visit Natural Bridge which isn’t too far. Thanks for the experience! My kids didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

26 February 2018

Beautiful views and a great kitchen!

This was our family's first time at the rental but it won't be the last! As soon as we walked in we saw the beautiful kitchen and living room. Everything you could need for a vacation was at our disposal. Not to mention neat and clean! The beds were so comfortable no one wanted to get up in the mornings. We watched the sunrise each day out our bedroom and in the kitchen, with mountains on each side of us. The drive up to the house made us really feel like we were at a mountain top retreat. Even though it rained most of our stay, we enjoyed sightseeing and then returning at night to play boardgames and make dinner. We'll make sure to come back during the summer and maybe the fall too!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dubrow R., Great Falls, VA

14 November 2017

Awesome Mountain Experience

May be the nicest VRBO property we've ever stayed in. So private you won't bother with locks. Everything in the rental is done with an attention to detail and comfort; fully-equiped kitchen and refrigerator, direct hd tv, pillowtop beds with lots of pillows, and well appointed bathrooms. I could go on... Great for two couples or those traveling with kids. Bedrooms are separated for maximum privacy. The views are ridiculous! Ed rolls out the red carpet for his guests. Traveling in the Lexington area and don't mind being out of town, this is where you want to stay. Our dog was the saddest to leave. Couldn't keep her in side! Rob and Anne Great Falls VA

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

21 January 2018

Wonderful, beautiful property! Highly recommend

My husband and I with our 3 children stayed at the property over a cold 3 day weekend to visit VMI, Lexington and the Natural Bridge. This property exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil and thought you could ever need. (there were even fresh eggs and honey waiting for us courtesy of the owners!) The beds were extremely comfortable and the property was extremely clean and new. We had a fire in the firepit (the owners had provided firewood and some paper to start the fire, chairs and even s'mores ingredients with sticks). My kids had a great time. My husband and son hiked up to the top of the mountain behind the house, and my daughters and I hiked the easier woods below. The view from the property is BEAUTIFUL! The owners are incredibly kind and a pleasure to talk to. We definitely plan to return and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

27 March 2023

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

An absolute gem!

We had a wonderful weekend, from start to finish. Ed was very communicative and made the check in process extremely easy. We were greeted by a welcome gift of a bottle of local wine and a dozen eggs that were laid that morning by Ed and Daphne’s chickens. The house was perfect for two couples, with the bedrooms at opposite ends of the apartment. The large kitchen was fully stocked and the open layout of the kitchen, living room, and dining room made socializing easy. The views were outstanding, both from the numerous windows throughout the house as well as from the patio furniture. We especially enjoyed the beautiful morning, watching and listening to dozens of birds enjoying the bird feeders and bird houses. Our only regret is that we had a very busy weekend and were not able to enjoy the house and property for as long as we would have liked. We definitely plan to return and enjoy an entire weekend on site!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

24 November 2022

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

Review for Kerr Creek

We had a wonderful time and loved the rental. It was so clean and very well appointed! The views were amazing! I would highly recommend this property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

10 November 2022

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

Great location

If you're looking for a beautiful hideaway, this is the place. It's a very modern, well supplied basement apartment that has a great view of the Virginia mountains!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

9 October 2022

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

Outstanding hospitality

Simply outstanding experience. Gorgeous setting…quiet…a total retreat. Hosts thought of everything you could need or want to feel welcomed. Outdoor spaces just perfect and well supplied. Highly recommend for families looking to relax and enjoy each other and the beauty of VA.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jule M.

6 October 2022

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

Perfect Home Away from Home

Every part of our stay was perfect. Thankful for the full kitchen to prepare meals and the farm fresh eggs and wine provided by our host and hostess. Home provided all the amenities and more! Definitely will plan another stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Edward Hosken

Ed was born in Michigan and attended St. Louis University and Wayne State University Law School. He joined the Navy and after Vietnam and San Diego, California he was assigned to Canberra, Australia where he met Daphne. After 3 children and 24 years in the Navy, he found work in Washington, DC. Their older son attended VMI and as retirement approached, Lexington was their choice.

Why they chose this property

The view and the solitude. The property is over 160 acres and 2 sides touch the Jefferson National Forest.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

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Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

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