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Nature getaway; beautiful Mountain Views, close to rivers, breweries & wineries.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Amherst, VA
  • Place, Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Winton Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodson's Mill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Amherst

Located in Amherst, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail and 6 minutes from Winton Country Club. .This vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Woodson's Mill and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Rebec Vineyards.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail - 3 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Winton Country Club - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Woodson's Mill - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Rebec Vineyards - 8 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Blue Mountain Barrel House - 11 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colleen Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mountain Barrel House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brew Corner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ann's Family Resturant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rebec Vineyards - ‬11 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.

Nature getaway; beautiful Mountain Views, close to rivers, breweries & wineries.

Welcome to Mountain Haven, a beautiful new build located in scenic Amherst County, VA. The house is just minutes away from Piney River, breathtaking hikes, fly fishing, wineries and breweries, and just a short drive from Wintergreen Resort. There is no shortage of things to do in the area year-round. If you’re looking for a quiet, secluded getaway, simply relax in front of the fireplace and take in the stunning mountain view while the stress melts away.

The Space:

The cottage is a spacious three bedroom ranch with three full bathrooms and two main suites. The gorgeous modern kitchen is fully appointed with everything you’ll need for your stay. A dining table and island seating provide plenty of space for you, your friends and family to enjoy meals together. A gas fireplace anchors the upstairs living space, surrounded by comfortable furniture and expansive views of the Priest and Little Priest mountain peaks.
Each bedroom is outfitted with a queen bed and both main suites feature a reading nook and attached bathroom.

Each full bathroom is stocked with toiletries and towels for your convenience. Additionally, the lower floor couch converts to a full-size sleeper.

The lower floor provides a massive recreation space to watch movies and play games, while also carving out a workspace for the road warriors (again, with that amazing view) and a cozy wine bar area to sit and enjoy a glass of your favorite local Virginia wine.

Other things to note:

Mountain Haven Cottage is situated in Amherst County and sits near the border with Nelson County. Each county is home to some of the best breweries and wineries in VA. You will find Blue Mountain Brewery, Outback Brewing Company, Lovingston Winery, Ankida Ridge Winery, Lazy Days Winery, all within 20 mins of the cottage. Further up route 151 into Nelson County, you’ll find dozens more wineries and breweries only 30-40 minutes away, to include Devil’s Backbone, Three Notch’d, and Bold Rock. For the active adventurers, you’ll find a wide range of hikes in the nearby Priest Wilderness, James River State Park, Mount Pleasant, and Crabtree Falls areas. Wintergreen ski resort is only a short drive away and offers year-round activities for the entire family. For golf enthusiasts, you’ll find the Winton Country Club only minutes down the road or Devil’s Knob course located on the Wintergreen property. Local restaurants in Amherst and Arrington include Bonfire, Vito’s, and Briar Patch. All of this information and much more can be found in the Cottage guide book.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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

Reviews

Nature getaway; beautiful Mountain Views, close to rivers, breweries & wineries. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time. Host was very responsive to messages. Would stay again if in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, beautiful view!! Very clean and well stocked with essentials. Host was very reachable and answered my questions. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M., Greensboro

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved the property. So many thoughtful details. Easy to get to beautiful nearby hiking trails, winery and into Amherst for dinner. The property manager was very proactive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is stunning inside and out! Even more beautiful than the photos. Every detail has been thought of, anything you need is provided. Extremely clean and comfortable in all aspects. 10/10 will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yulita O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for family

The house and location was perfect for our visit to spend the weekend visiting family and friends between Nelson county, Madison Heights and Lynchburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamar G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! This place is awesome!

Host was amazing. Great communication. Property was a 20 out of 10! It looked like a HG TV dream home! Views on views! Waking up to a view of the mountains was breathtaking. This place is truly a gem! Peaceful. It had everything and more. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as pictured and close to great hiking and beer

My partner, two dogs, and I had a great stay Mountain Haven Cottage! It's spacious and exactly as pictured. We ventured to Shenandoah National Park to hike Turk Mountain Trail, Blackrock Summit, and Hawksbill Summit. We also hiked the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail that was closer to the Cottage. We loved the beer so much at Blue Mountain Brewery that we didn't make it to any wineries in the area. Instead, we went to Three Notch'd, and Devil's Backbone, all of which had amazing beer and tons of options. Winding down at the end of the day and enjoying the breath taking view from the back of the Cottage was perfect way to relax and recharge for the next day's adventure. The host was just a text away if we needed anything. I know you'll love your stay here as much as we did!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Cabin

Outstanding property! We cannot say enough wonderful thing about this cabin. Spacious, spotlessly clean, quiet setting with spectacular mountain views! While there are many things to see & do nearby, we stayed pretty close to the cabin to thoroughly enjoy our time there. Did venture out to Piney Railway Trail for a beautiful Thanksgiving Day hike, and to Mill Creek Lake for a bit of fishing. Truly a fabulous vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

My husband, son, and I very much enjoyed our stay at Mountain Haven. The accommodations were even nicer than the pictures and we saw many deer in the morning and at night right on the property. Amherst is a great little area, we enjoyed hiking and Saunders brothers farm market.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

The property is beautiful, from the perfectly decorated interior to the magnificent views from the back porch, no detail was over looked. The host was kind and quick to respond. We truly enjoyed our stay! Thank you for such a lovely place for us to land for a wedding weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful views and great hosts!

We loved our time at this place. The hosts were very quick to respond to messages and very accommodating overall. 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than I could have hoped for.

This place is amazing. The host is the BEST ever. Communication was great and the views and house are Even better in person. This place is on acres of land and beautiful views of the forest and mountains. Sunsets and sunrise are 2nd to none. We will be back to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024