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Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.

Buchanan cabin with kitchen

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Buchanan, VA
  • Place, Buchanan Swinging Bridge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilson Warehouse / Community House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Buchanan

In Buchanan .Within a 5-minute walk of the cabin, you'll find Jefferson National Forest and Buchanan Swinging Bridge. James River is within half a mile (1 km) and Peaks of Otter Visitor Center is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Buchanan Swinging Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilson Warehouse / Community House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 25 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 32 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Liberty University - 53 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foot of the Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drip - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪North Star Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Buchanan Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buchanan Fountain and Grille - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.

The Squirrels Nest is a quaint, historic log cabin overlooking the James River in Buchanan, Virginia. It is available as a vacation rental with a two (2) night minimum stay. There are three bedrooms and two baths and can accommodate up to six (6) guests. Bedroom 1 has a double bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and Bedroom 3 has two twin beds. The Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a large flat screen TV in the living room. Covered picnic area at the rear of the property overlooking the river and Town of Buchanan.
The Squirrels Nest is located near many local attractions that are within walking distance such as Antiques shopping, the swinging bridge, fishing, canoeing, tubing and kayaking on the James River. Other attractions not too far away include The Natural Bridge, Safari Park, and Zoo. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and numerous hiking or biking trails. We are located thirty minutes from Downtown Roanoke and Downtown Lexington.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about this cabin was perfect for my stay. Perfect weekend, all amenities, and learning about the family history was an added bonus.Highly recommend for relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is very cozy and clean with lots of nice decor and comfortable furniture, pillows, blankets, beds, etc. The main concern we had initially was when we noticed that the property is not waterfront as the ad indicated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here for the Chessie trail marathon. Everything in Lexington is crazy expensive and this place was reasonable and right off the interstate and only about 25 min from Lexington. Cool old cabin, very clean. Not much to do in Buchanan but you aren’t far from Lexington, natural bridge state park an other interesting things. Neighbors dogs are annoying but that’s not the cabin owners fault. Train tracks close by but train doesn’t run after about 9pm so didn’t interfere with sleep. Plenty of parking with a circle driveway. Other houses around are somewhat junkie but nothing unsafe. If I’m ever in the area again would stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was well stocked and it was a very comfortable cabin. We enjoyed our stay very much and the host was very accommodating. The cabin really has the charm of an older one. Thanks again for allowing us to stay and enjoy for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is good for site seeing and a cute town. The cabin is not a river view at all there is no access to even view the river from the cabin. The owner is very passionate about the house. Over all it was a good experience the house is bigger than ur expected however the pictures on the site for the house is very misleading.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim B.

Good news/bad news. Good: comfortable beds, appliances all work, clean (with one notable exception). Bad: Locks on front and back doors not functional on the outside -- safe neighborhood fortunately; WiFi without password and owners seemed not to understand why that mattered; Yes, generally clean but oven, drawer under it and large pile of pans in the drawer FILTHY! Closets, drawers in bedrooms full of owners' stuff so largely unusable -- huge number of Christmas decorations for some reason; kitchen cabinets, drawers and shelves so full we had to remove vast amounts of stuff so we could find what we needed for simple cooking/eating. Refrigerator with all kinds of leftovers but impossible to tell if they had been there for 24 hours or 6 months. Overall the whole place cries out for a dumpster party.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great even the band playing at the tavern near by not so loud that it kept the babies awake but enough that we could sit outside and enjoy it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
WiFi was not consistent, dropped in and out alot. Thunderstorm took out power as well. Location was very quaint as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roanoke visit for USA cycling nationals

Nice location and great little cabin. We really enjoyed our time at the Squirrels Nut.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Quaint, historic property that was perfect for our short stay. Well stocked with essential items needed for stay in bathrooms & kitchen. Outdoor seating area and front porch sitting area. Small country store right across the street and very close to downtown restaurants & shopping. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historical

The house and town are historic and cute. Swinging bridge within walking distance and leads into the town. 15 min drive from Natural Bridge. 30 min drive from Roanoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa C.

Quaint Cabin, beautiful views

The property was completely adequate for our needs. Despite its small size, there was plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. There were some small repairs that could have been made and some spiderwebs to be cleared. Also the trains running a few hundred feet away were a bit loud. Overall though, we enjoyed our stay and the scenery was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James T.

Nice interior / not so nice exterior

Sitting on the front porch or in the back was not a pleasant option because of all of the junk overflowing on the neighbors’ properties. Of course, the neighbors junkyards are not the owner’s fault but posting misleading photos of the outside that falsely indicate that the front porch or back is a nice place to sit is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Squirrels Nest

Great place to stay,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good weekend stay

Nice little cabin, well appointed. Host was very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

We enjoyed our visit to Buchanan and this place allowed us to relax and be comfortable. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor day weekend

Very cute cabin in small town. Really enjoyed the short distance to the james river where we were able to fish and float. Lots of restaurants and stores near by to get extra supplies we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Na

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

Squirrel's Nest is an absolutely charming cottage in a quaint town. Great location & perfect for our needs. We only stayed a weekend, to attend the Sounds of the Mountains storytelling festival at nearby Camp Bethel. We hope to go back when we can stay longer, to see more of the town & surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing New Years

The property is quaint and somewhat nostalgic to an era gone by. Love the proximity to outdoor activity; however, this trip was all about getting away. I would suggest improving the shower head downstairs, as well the garbage disposal in kitchen. Even with just suds and water it backs up pretty easily. We could not get the gas fireplace to work. Interested in coming back in the warmer times...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Laura W., Charlotte, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Historic Property

The Squirrel's Nest is a charming, well-appointed historic cabin with modern additions and conveniences. My in-laws thoroughly enjoyed their stay, although they did comment on the busy-ness of the store across the road. The final cost at approximately $243 per night (for 3 nights) is a bit too pricey for this area of Virginia - particularly for just 2 guests who used just 1 bed - which is the only reason I didn't rate it the full 5 stars. Nonetheless, I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat House In Buchanan

We had a great stay at the Squirrel's Nest (thankfully, no sign of them in the house.) Three bedrooms and two baths were perfect for we three fisherman. Enjoyed the river and the historic town. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Squirrel’s Nest

A charming cottage with everything we needed to be comfortable. The town was welcoming and the area is quite beautiful. The host, Faye, is lovely and very attentive (our TV remote needed batteries and she quickly took care of it😁). We will definitely want to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023