In Buena Vista .At this Buena Vista vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of George Washington National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Southern Virginia University. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University.
Southern Virginia University - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Virginia Horse Center - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
Virginia Military Institute - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
VMI Museum - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
Washington and Lee University - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Cook Out - 13 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rustic Mountain Home w Theater Room & Fire Pit, Minutes to SVU, W&L, & VMI
In the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills you’ll find this cozy home minutes to SVU, VMI and W&L. Relax near the indoor fireplace, enjoy stories at the fire pit (firewood not provided), recline in the pergola swings, or curl up and enjoy your favorite movie on the oversized movie screen in the theatre room. Bring your pet along for the stay as well! For the adventurer, enjoy a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway or a hike into the Washington National Forest.
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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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,210 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Rustic Mountain Home w Theater Room & Fire Pit, Minutes to SVU, W&L, & VMI Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
10 - Excellent
20
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ali C.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ali C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenny E.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good communication
Beautiful and peaceful place
Jenny E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Jerry S.
Jul 4, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
First thing grass was knee highTrash cans in the front yardTrash laying in yardWhen the grass was finally cut, grass was left everywhere they did not clean the sidewalks off.Hammock was broke at firepit no usuableTrash and clutter on back porch area so could not sit out there6:30 in the morning business vehicles came flying down the drive beside that ran behind the houseCobwebs in the corners of the doorwaysCurtain rod broke in the main sitting area so curtains hanging downLarge culvert / hole at end of drive you had to be sure not to drop in
Jerry S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Bill O.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bill O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shannon M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Cathy M.
Apr 26, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointing - Chose not to Stay
Very disappointed upon arrival with this rental to the point we ended up not staying there. Yard was overgrown making the backyard and fire pit unusable. Inside of the house smelled of smoke and the water in the shower was leaking. This listing looks very different in person than what is online. I can say that the Host was very nice and responsive, but the house itself was disappointing and not a place we would stay.
The property was easy to navigate to and the neighborhood was very quiet. It had a nice big yard and the theatre room was fun!
Jennie
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine A.
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable
The home is in town. It's a pleasant nice country home. We enjoyed staying there. Enjoyed the theatre room. Cozy and Comfortable
Christine A.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela H.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Buena Vista stay during blue grass festival
House was perfect for the short time I was there.
Pamela H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea M.
Oct 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Seamless check-in. House was close to SVU, which we wanted. The only thing is we could not get the lights to work outside. However, I never did contact the host to figure it out. It wasn’t that big of a deal. Overall enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Andrea M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalee P.
Sep 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Natalee P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan M., Alpine, Utah
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit overpriced
Beds were adequate, gray sofa was terrible and should be disposed of because only two can fit sitting on it and you can feel the springs, home sleeps 6 but only has comfortable seating for 2, kitchen well stocked, could use some help with decor, a little rough around the edges. That said, we only needed a place to sleep and shower, and it provided that. Q
Susan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Jordan K.
Aug 14, 2024
Jordan K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
denise b.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend visit
We enjoyed our recent stay! The owner was quick to respond to my question and the check-in process was a breeze. My young adult son loved the media room and appreciated the snacks. We would stay here again and have already recommended it to other family visiting the area this Fall.
denise b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting VMI
Provided everything we needed. Love the movie room!
Thanks for the Great experience, home away from home
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
Apr 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
Country location near Lexington. This place is clean and the beds are comfortable. Enjoyed the firepit in backyard.
Chris G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Lori R.
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A quaint little place
We stayed overnight on a road trip to break up the driving. Check in was straight forward. The house had everything we needed for the evening. Overall, a nice stay.
Lori R.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Valerie R.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kids loved the house!
My teens and younger kids loved the house. They took full advantage of the movie room (thank you for the snacks)! We all enjoyed the fire pit and relaxing chair swings.
Valerie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Donna R.
Jul 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion in Lexington
The property was clean and the landlord communicated with us easily. We feel they need fans in the bedrooms because they were stuffy and the air conditioning from the other room didn’t reach into the bedrooms very well at night. Also, having to check out at 10:00am was a little too early!
Donna R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
Jun 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Natural Bridge Visit
Property was extremely clean, easy location to find and convenient to both Natural Bridge and the Parkway.
Ken B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey D.
May 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place / Great Location
Property manager was always available and quick to communicate before and during the stay. The house was clean and there were ample places to sleep (2 beds, bunk beds, and a pullout bed). The kids loved the media room with the projector and Netflix/Disney+. The only thing I would have liked was curtains on the kitchen doors and full curtains at the kitchen window instead of 3/4 curtains. Overall a wonderful and relaxing place to rest on our road trip.
Lindsey D.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Morgan M.
May 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick easy getaway
Stayed here for VMI graduation weekend and had a great stay! House was clean and the weekend was very enjoyable!
Morgan M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
Nov 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Wish the heat head of been on prior to arrival, first night was cold. Otherwise, good stay 👍🏻👍🏻
Jessica G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Nov 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
The house was clean and very comfortable. The outdoor areas for the fire pit and lighted pergola were a wonderful place to spend the evening. We spent so much time outside that we didn't use the media room with the projector, but that would have been a great back up plan in case of rain.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Phaedra L.
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family time
Rented this for Parents weekend and it was perfect for our family to spend time together and our VMI Rat to relax. We loved the movie room and enjoyed sitting by the fire pit on a brisk fall evening. I especially liked having the washer/dryer with bleach and an iron to clean my son’s white uniforms.
The house was clean and well maintained. It had all the basics that we needed. The owner was very easy to communicate with although we had no reason to reach out to them during our stay. Looking forward to staying here many more times during the upcoming years.