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Please see our house rules regarding smoking.Escape to the mountains and experience the serenity of rural life at our charming 2-bedroom cottage. Situated along a peaceful country road in a farming and hunting community, this cottage offers a cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Gather with loved ones in the warm and inviting living room, featuring a gas stove that mimics the look of a real wood-burning fireplace (seasonal availability). The fully-stocked kitchen has all the essentials you need to cook full meals, and the spacious dining room features a table that seats 6. Start your day off right with a fresh cup of coffee from the coffee bar.With 2 large bedrooms (1 on main level and 1 upstairs), this cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 children. Spend afternoons lounging on the front porch, or fire up the grill on the back deck, just steps away from a tranquil stream. In the evenings, gather around the fire pit under a large rock for a night of roasting hot dogs and s'mores.The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is just a 5-minute drive away, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 15 minutes away. Tackle off-road adventure through the unpaved national forest access roads, best accessed with a truck or SUV. Within 25 minutes, you can enjoy fishing at three different lakes or multiple trout streams, or take a 20-minute drive to the James River. There is also an off-road ATV trail 15 minutes away. If you're visiting Lynchburg's universities, you'll be just 35 minutes away.There is a security camera that monitors the driveway/parking area and front of the house.Other things to noteWe recommend fueling up and stocking up on groceries and other essentials before arriving. Gas stations and a Dollar General are about 15 minutes away and Walmart in Madison Heights is 25 minutes. Another tip is to pre-download the area using G maps offline feature. Cell service is spotty around the house and National Forest areas. A tv with a Roku stick is available to connect with your streaming accounts. If you have any questions feel free to ask.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No smoking on the premises. If we find evidence of smoking (ashes, cigarette butts, etc), we will file a claim with VRBO and charge an extra fee..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

The Chestnut HouseThe perfect place for you and your family to rest, unplug, enjoy novice trout fishing, and stargaze under the clean country sky.Welcome to the Chestnut House. This recently renovated riverfront home is a blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Originally built in 1926 as a log cabin made of real chestnut, it has since been used as a US Post office, country market, and later a house in 1936. The home is nestled between the Cardinal and Little Priest mountains in the Blue Ridge Range and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.The main attraction of the Chestnut House is the outdoors. Just a step away from the back door is the Piney River. Enjoy the sounds of this rushing river from the beautiful sundeck furnished with Adirondak chairs, or the picnic tables, rock fire-pit, or hammock. This two-story cottage offers scenic river and mountain views, a wood stove, chef’s kitchen, and sleeping accommodations for up to six guests. Open the windows and enjoy the sounds of the rushing Piney River and nature throughout the house. A fun fact about the home: Growing on the side of the home facing the river is a very old, almost extinct, American Chestnut Tree. This is why we call it the “Chestnut House”.Lastly, don’t forget your fishing rods! Native brook trout and wild brown trout populate the river.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).If you wish to bring more than 1 dog pls reach out.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No parties please No unregistered guests NO SMOKING inside (including marijuana), no illegal drugs.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.