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Secluded Mountain Cabin, Lakefront, Hiking, Fishing, Relaxing

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Syria, VA
  • Rose River Falls
  • Dark Hollow Falls
  • Old Rag Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Syria

On lake.At this Syria cabin, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of DuCard Vineyards and 6 miles (10 km) of Old Rag Mountain. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Blue Quartz Winery and Rapidan River.
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What's nearby

  • DuCard Vineyards - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Old Rag Mountain - 19 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Early Mountain Vineyards - 29 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 49 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 56 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 39 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shotwell Run Brew Co L - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ducard Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Central Coffee Co. - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mill Valley Barbeque - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Dark Hollow Falls - ‬79 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded Mountain Cabin, Lakefront, Hiking, Fishing, Relaxing

This cozy, rustic, mountain retreat is situated on four secluded acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The cabin has a shaded deck that overlooks a serene pond full of Bream and Bass and it is only a short walk to Robinson River for great Trout fishing. A five minute drive will take you to the trail head of "White Oak Canyon Falls" or ten minutes to "Old Rag Mountain", two of Virginia's most acclaimed hiking trails, complete with water falls and rock scrambling. It is also only fifteen minutes from the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway for lovely drives or numerous other hiking trails. There are several Civil War battle sites within easy driving distance, for those history buffs in your family. The cabin is fully furnished with linens, dishes, microwave, and fireplace, etc. Dialup internet is available for those who just can't unplug. Check with your internet provider for access numbers. If something romantic, peaceful, or adventurous is what you are seeking...you have found it!



Keywords: cottage, pond, private, remote, wooded, river front, fishing, get-a-way, family, romantic, rustic, historic, wine tasting, festival, bluegrass, lodge, horseback riding,

Property manager

Jane or Kevin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 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 11:00 AM

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 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $25 pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Secluded Mountain Cabin Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing
Secluded Mountain Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing Syria
Secluded Mountain Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing
Secluded Mountain Cabin Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing Syria

Secluded Mountain Cabin, Lakefront, Hiking, Fishing, Relaxing Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 140 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay if you’re visiting the Shenandoahs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura and Noah C.

Great Escape

We spent just 3 short days in this cabin. The location is beautiful and so lush in the spring. The opportunity for some casual fishing in the pond was fantastic. We appreciated the air conditioner, full kitchen, and collection of DVDs.Nothing super fancy but a lovely spot for a weekend escape to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great way to unplug and relax

My wife & I stayed with our twin 7 year olds and 2 dogs for 3 nights. It was secluded and had beautiful views of the pond. No cell service or internet so it was great family time of fishing, hiking horseback riding, building fires etc. Wonderfil time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph I., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location for some beautiful hikes in Shenandoah Park but you WILL BE 100% OFF GRID!!

This is a perfect location for getting within a few minutes drive to some beautiful hiking trails on the eastern edge of Shenandoah National Park. Everything about the property was accurately described. The setting was so peaceful and quiet. The only reason I knocked 1 star off was because the property is 100% cut off (as is the entire area) of any cell service. The house has no wifi and you can't get cell signal so you are 100% off-grid. Nowadays, I don't really focus on that when renting a property because I assume there is going to be wifi at the very least. So this one caught me a bit off guard. I'll reiterate that there was absolutely no false representation here by the owners, so this is 1000% on me, but just so everyone knows, you will be off grid.We stayed 2 nights and after an initial adjustment, it actually was rather nice: a kind-of forced disconnection that I probably wouldn't have signed up for but after it was done, was somewhat refreshing. They do have an extensive DVD collection to entertain after dark. The owners are very communicative and helpful and I would highly recommend them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wasted vacation

Evidently rustic means trashy, trash all around the property trees, falling all over the place, just waiting for the next one to fall through the cabin not as advertised took forever to get into the cabin because things were taken care of properly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect Valentine’s Day weekend getaway

Our stay at the cabin was everything we hoped for. No cell service? Check. No WiFi? Check. Beautiful scenery? Check. Secluded? Check. The cabin is in wonderful, rustic condition. The deck and stairs looked fairly new and felt very stable. It was stocked with everything we needed, including cookware, towels, bedding, movies, and games. Using the fireplace was awesome and incredibly easy to clean up with the tools found onsite. Communication with the owners was seamless and prompt. Their instructions on how to locate the cabin were spot on. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous getaway

This was a perfect place to get away and completely power down. No internet, no cellphone, no TV. The property was cozy, clean, very well insulated and comfortable. We sent in the middle of winter. There was a really nice wood burning fireplace. The house overlooks a small pond. It was beautiful. It was less than a 2 hour drive from DC so very geographically desirable. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway cabin

Perfect cabin for relaxing, unplugging and hiking the nearby trails! The cabin has everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved that we could cook full meals in the kitchen and there were plenty of pots, pans and utensils. The wood indoor stove is top notch, we loved having cozy fires at night. There were some games, books and DVDs at the cabin which were great to have on hand to relax.The view of the surrounding area and stars at night are stunning. We enjoyed exploring the nearby towns and of course going to Shenandoah NP. This place is exactly what we were looking for- cozy, secluded, and romantic.The hosts were very responsive and kind, and provided great directions and instructions. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin stay

We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint serenity

Exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Fall Stay

We wanted to see fall colors and enjoy some cooler temperatures, and we got all that and more. The cabin is nestled in the trees and right next to a small lake, very picturesque. Check in was opening a padlock on the mailbox. The cabin is a nice size for 2 and is nicely equipped for meal prep, relaxation and unplugged enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice trip

We enjoyed the stay - very scenic. We went to the Graves Mountain Apple Festival and hiked Old Rag.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugged Weekend

We had a great stay. It was nice to unplug for the weekend. The directions given by the host were extremely accurate and we had zero issues finding the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage

My wife and I had a great time at this cabin in Syria. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Definitely will be back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two week stay

Cabin was great, was a little concerned about the road in but it wasn’t a problem. Location to park and hikes good, luray caverns, James Madison home also worth seeing. 5 deer out the back window on Saturday. Thanks for the new deck and steps. 😊. Only suggestion would be we had salt and no pepper and no charcoal for the grill. Beds are old and we ended up using two but all in all a fun cabin.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor day weekend getaway

We had a great stay! The cabin was exactly what we were looking for. Secluded, tiny but with amenities, and close to lots hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stratton D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old rag hike

Wonderful stay and awesome way to escape off the grid. Peaceful location and great fishing in the pond (steps from the cabin).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Father/Son get away

My five year old and I stayed here over the weekend as a trip before he starts kindergarten. We had a wonderful time fishing, making s’mores and memories. Thanks for sharing your place with us. It’s the perfect get away from anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic, but cozy and charming and met our needs

The cabin is basic and could probably use some updating on a few things, But it seemed the host gave a good deal of thought to making sure that Guests would have what they need. The suggestions to rely on printed turn-by-turn instructions to find the property instead of relying on GPS got me a little lost arriving. If you have set your g p s before getting close to the cabin, you'll probably make out just fine. But there is no cellular service in the area of the cabin on either t mobile or verizon, So take that into consideration when planning. Once there, though, we had everything we needed. First shower was cold, but I found the breaker box and turned the hot water back on there. There was a note in a welcome guide on the coffee table saying that we would need to engage the hot water heater breaker. But I didn't realize it until a day or so into our visit. Some are cooling was provided by a single window unit air conditioner, Located at the opposite end of the cabin, from the bedrooms. With the bedroom doors closed, A/C unit provided limited comfort unless set very cold. The bedrooms are an open design which does allow some airflow over the walls, below the cabin ceiling, so that was a help. Cabin was convenient to old rag mountain, Our hiking destination and that worked well for us. We had one or two days with rain, But the cabin was comfy and cozy for an afternoon of reading to pass the time. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert S.

Be Careful...

The cabin is well located to the Madison County, VA area and it is secluded. However, it's old, crusty & musty and a bit overdue for a make over. Kinda reminds me of an old boy scout camp. The biggest issue, however, is access to the cabin itself. I would have to advise anyone with any mobility issue at all to think carefully before renting. The approaches are steep, many high rise steps that are made from concrete blocks and in very poor deteriorated condition. And there's no way to position your vehicle directly next to the cabin entrance doors for unloading & loading. So if you must rent here, I'd strongly advise packing very lightly or you'll be dragging your gear up and down over the damaged concrete steps. It's a slip & fall lawyers dream really. We left a day early as a result.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugging in VA

It was wonderful to disconnect and spend time in this cabin! GREAT please to go to unwind in the mountains without the stress of camping. The hosts sent us directions prior which helped as we got into the area. 5 days was not enough to do all the things! Especially with fourth of July in the mix. Thinking of returning in the fall ... but we were able to eat at some local restraunts, tour Luray caverns, drive on Skyline drive, and spend as much time as possible outside! The VRBO info / page was a little confusing with contradicting amenities but Jane quickly answered my messages to answer any questions!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

The cabin was awesome!! It had a small but extremely nice pond and picnic area. The pup really enjoyed the trees and being able to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

james c., Wheeling, WV

Liked: Cleanliness

Very remote

Great place but could use better directions and a deep clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un plug

Great cabin to relax and in plug with nature
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024