Homestays in Rockingham County

Enjoy this traditional 1840's log cabin nestled on 11 acres of land backing up to the Mayo River State Park. Sit back and relax in the rocking chairs on the front porch, or sit by the fire. The adventurous can hike along the creek, to the river, or walk to a beautiful waterfall. This peaceful property will provide you with a charming escape from your day-to-day life and bring you back into an atmosphere of times past, surrounded by nature, with modern amenities to keep you comfortable.The spaceOn the ground floor of the cabin you will first enter the rustic living room with one of the two original stone fireplaces. Right next door is the primary bedroom, with a second fireplace and a queen-sized bed for two. On the back side of the living room you'll find the kitchen with a dining area and access to the second porch. On the other side of the kitchen is the bathroom.The upper floor can be accessed via a (pretty steep) staircase from the living room. Upstairs you will find a large open room with seating and a king bed and next to it the cozy upstairs bedroom with a twin and a queen bed.Guest accessYou will enter the property through a gated gravel driveway that leads to the cabin. The driveway loop at the top offers space to park several vehicles.Other things to noteThe wifi at the cabin is via satellite and is therefore limited in speed and performance. It can be effected by weather and time of day. This would not be a good stay for those expecting to work remotely with streaming/video conferencing. Even for recreational browsing- don't expect to have a stable or fast connection.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Inspired by Henry David Thoreau's legendary 1845 cabin at Walden Pond, this studied replica was built over 10 months with careful attention to detail, based on communications with the museum curators at Walden Pond in Massachusetts. The cabin's beautiful mix of woods were locally harvested, the nails were blacksmithed to 1850-era specs. Recycled products were used as possible; and historical artifacts, including Thoreau's personal library while he was at Walden, help visitors step back in time. An inside root cellar and front porch cooler provide food storage options.Hiking trails, mountain bikes, axes and knives, kayaks and outdoor games are all provided. Coffee or tea are delivered to the front porch for guests, as well as firewood, fatwood fire starter sticks, candles and lamp oil. Access is provided to a dedicated bathroom with shower at Magnalia Homestead (www.magnalia.org) if desired. All rental proceeds benefit the work of Magnalia Homestead Foundation, a public 501(c)3 non-profit organization.Guests may also enjoy:Access to harvest fresh produce from Colonial-styled (22-box) community garden.Access to 1850-styled Blacksmith Shoppe for cooking and meals.Access to more than a mile of hiking/mountain biking trails -- bring your bike!Access to Homestead shared bathroom amenities. Located in Stokesdale, NC near Belews Lake. Exact address provided for guests prior to arrival. *** The “twin” bed below is a twin sized cot which sleeps one true to what Henry David Thoreau would have slept on. It comes with fresh sheets, a warm quilt, and a pillow. The “queen sized bed” up in the loft (accessed by a wooden ladder) is a queen sized mattress and does not come with linens — please bring a sleeping bag and pillow if planning to sleep here. Please view this as a “luxury camping” or “glamping” experience. :) ***About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.