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Lodge at Laurel Fork - Secluded Mountain Retreat on Cold Water Trout Stream
5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Custom Log Home - Sleeps 14
**** High-speed broadband internet - enables video streaming (on personal devices or great room TV via Amazon Fire Stick (with your personal Amazon account and subscriptions) - Netflix, Prime, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, YouTube, Disney, etc), gaming, downloads, etc. ****
*** Ask about our repeat guest discounts. ***
** Perfect for groups coming to FloydFest, the famous Hillsville Flea Market, Galax Fiddlers Convention. **
* Nine acres added to the property, for a total of 12 acres to roam and explore, including a trail up the mountain to a large flat area at the top to explore, picnic, camp, star gaze or relax as well as additional river frontage on native trout stream for fishing and enjoying the cool, clear mountain waters. We have recently added / upgraded many amenities including a fire pit, gas grill and hot tub. *
Dog, child friendly modern home located on bold, native trout stream with relaxing sounds from the waterfall and surrounding forests. Sit in front of the fireplace or enjoy breathtaking views and sounds of nature from the expansive deck furnished with multiple tables, chairs, a gas grill and a hot tub for six. This 4150 square-foot home sleeps up to fourteen comfortably and offers year-round appeal for a variety of guests, including fishermen, hunters, skiers, golfers, couples, family/group reunions and visitors traveling to FloydFest, Virginia Tech or Martinsville Speedway. For those guests that must stay connected, the house has high-speed broadband Wi-Fi internet, Satellite TV, a landline and cell phone booster.
Located a short distance from Olde Mill Golf Resort, Primland Resort and Chateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurants. Situated near the New River in Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this mountain retreat is only 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway at Meadows of Dan, Mabry Mill and Fancy Gap. Golf, swimming, boating, antiquing, winery tours and horseback riding are all within a few miles. Great areas for fishing, hiking and biking are available on site.
This mountain home is a perfect place for viewing fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway, attending NASCAR races in Martinsville and exploring country and bluegrass music, local food, arts and crafts in Floyd. Located two hours from Boone and other ski resorts in North Carolina and less than 25 miles from Mount Airy (aka Mayberry), this home is a great base for visiting a host of scenic places. The Labor Day Flea Market in Hillsville every September is the largest in the U.S. and the Fiddlers Convention in Galax held every August is the oldest and largest in the U.S. Primland Resort, Chateau Morrisette Winery and the restaurant at the Olde Mill Golf Resort offer fine dining experiences within a radius of at least 10 miles from the property.
** Pets welcome (dogs only, 2 dogs maximum, with $100 pet fee per dog). **
** NOTE ABOUT THE DRIVEWAY TO OUR HOME: our gravel driveway from the paved road to our home has some curvy and steep sections, as is normal in the mountains. There are "speed bumps" that help with water run-off and driveway erosion during storms. SUVs, trucks, and higher clearance vehicles have no issues. Low clearance sedans (as some members of our team drive) or sports cars may rub on the speed bumps, so crossing at an angle and / or near the ends should help. Even without 4WD you will be fine, put your car in Low and go slow if needed. **
Nearby Places Worth Visiting and Exploring:
- Blue Ridge Parkway - closest access is less than 10 miles away, the BRP is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (Multiple access points less than 10 miles away, great for scenic vistas and views, picnics, hiking, biking, photography, auto touring, sight-seeing, etc.)
Good BRP article: https://www.wataugademocrat.com/blue-ridge-parkway-a-must-see-winter-wonderland/article_5f0a9f66-605f-11ed-9cee-e709e88aff0d.html
- Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church (historic and famous rock church in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, built 100 years ago by Rev Bob Childress, the "Mother Church" and largest of the six famous Rock Churches in the area, chronicled in the book âThe Man Who Moved a Mountainâ): 2102 Childress Road, Willis, VA 24380 (1.9 miles)
- Blacksnake Meadery (Carroll Countyâs first winery and Southwest Virginiaâs first meadery specializing in honey wine): 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur, VA 24325 (2 miles)
- Kanawha Valley Arena Resort (Restaurant, Year-Around Events, Motorsports, Annual Bike Rally, and Weddings): 121 Kanawha Ridge Lane, Dugspur, VA 24325 (3 miles)
- Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve (hiking / views, highest point in multiple counties at over 4K feet elevation): 890 Moles Road SW, Willis, VA 24380 (10 miles)
- Rock Castle Gorge (hiking / views, easy to strenuous hikes including a long, full day, scenic loop (11.5 miles)): MP 167 - 173 Blue Ridge Parkway. (10 miles)
- Concord Corner Store (Local Art, Quilts, Refreshments, Restrooms, Craft Beer, Apothecary, Gifts, Jewelry, Coffee, Tea): 2554 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 (12.3 miles)
- Poor Farmers Market Country Store (Country store with gifts, a deli and local handmade items): 2616 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 (12.4 miles)
- Nancy's Candy Company (Local candy factory making the greatest tasting fudge (45 flavors), chocolates (80 flavors) and truffles): 2684 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 (12.5 miles)
- Mabry Mill (one of the most popular attractions on the Blue Ridge Parkway): 266 Mabry Mill Road SE, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 (10 miles)
- Hillsville Flea Market and Gun Show (Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, one of the largest flea markets in the United States): 800 W Stuart Drive, Hillsville, VA (15 miles)
- Galax Old Fiddler's Convention (oldest and largest in the United States every August): 601 S Main Street, Galax, VA 24333 (30 miles)
- FloydFest Venue (*NEW*) - world-famous 5-day celebration of music and art nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia featuring over 100 performers on 6 stages): 5826 Floyd Highway North, Check, VA 24091 (40 miles)
- Olde Mill Golf Resort (golf, dining): 2258 Stone Mountain Road, Laurel Fork, VA 24352 (9 miles)
- Primland Resort (golf, dining): 2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 - Includes the world class and most scenic Highland Course at Primland (17 miles)
- Chateau Morrisette (oldest and award-winning area winery on the BRP): MP 171.5 Blue Ridge Parkway. (10 miles) ----- Winery: 291 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA 24091 ----- Restaurant: 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA 24091
- Villa Appalaccia Winery: 752 Rock Castle Gorge Road, Floyd, VA 24091 (12 miles)
- Floyd, VA (Floyd Country Store, dining, music, antiques): (21 miles)
- Mount Airy (Mayberry), NC: (28 miles)
- Fries, VA (public park downtown on the New River - tubing, fishing, biking): (33 miles)
The property was all it was supposed to be. My wife and I along with each of our daughters and their families were there together. House is set up perfectly for that mix with each family having its space yet common areas were comfortable and all could get around the table. Area is fun for small town visits and proximity to Parkway made for some nice day trips. Fun in the hot tub and around BBQ grill. Comfortable evenings after kids went to bed. All went very well.
My family (13 of us!) was comfortably accommodated in this lovely home. Everyone had a bed and there was plenty of room for alone time or family time, whichever suited the mood. The hot tub was a big hit, despite the warmer weather - and the trout stream was a fun place for folks to play or just get wet. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we made great use of the *two* laundry areas. The house was well stocked with board and card games and we spent many hours laughing together in the great room and relaxing on the large deck, enjoying the views. We didn't take advantage of the gas fire pit - the weather was too warm to sit around a fire and being gas we couldn't make s'mores! Nor did we climb the hill for stargazing because the trail was pretty overgrown since it's summer. The driveway was in great shape - my Prius was the only one of our four cars that struggled over the speed bumps. We did venture out to Buffalo Mountain and Devil's Den Nature Preserves on a couple of days, but were also content to hang out at the house, walking along the road or the stream or splashing in the water for exercise. It's a quiet country neighborhood with almost no traffic on the road and the house is situated well away from any other homes. There is a Dollar General that sells produce about 6 miles from the house but larger grocery stores were 20-30 minutes away. Overall this was the perfect place for a family gathering.
The home was clean and had plenty of space for our group of 10. The hosts were very responsive to our notes and emails. The location was remote but gorgeous. We loved our nights in the hot tub.we were pleased with our stay and would recommend this property to anyone looking for an escape to the mountains.