Located in Warm Springs, this vacation home is a 1-minute drive from George Washington National Forest and 7 minutes from Warm Springs Gallery. .This vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bath County Historical Society and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Warm Springs Pools.
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Kober’s - 16 min drive
Country Cafe - 16 min drive
Bacova Beer Company - 14 min drive
Cucci's - 9 min drive
Food Lore - 8 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.
Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise
Hemlock Cottage is in a charming setting in the village of Bacova, Virginia. Bacova was built in the 1920's as a lumber mill town and was completely restored in 1965. Hemlock Cottage is representative of a company house that has been carefully renovated. It will comfortably sleep 6 adults and 4 children. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Downstairs there are 3 twin beds and a double. There is a flat screen TV in the living room and master bedroom with streaming service and excellent WiFi throughout. The Bacova location is convenient to shopping and restaurants in nearby Warm Springs and Hot Springs, mineral baths in Warm Springs and 10 minutes from the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. The property is next door to Holly House another one of our vacation rentals. The two can be combined for large outings and family reunions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
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: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Property is also known as
Hemlock 'fisherman's Paradise' 9858 Jackson River Turnpike
Hemlock Fisherman's Paradise
Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise Warm Springs
Access to Beautiful Trails Ponds The Jackson River
Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise Private vacation home
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Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 117 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jamie U.
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here to have close access to Lake MooMaw, Hot Springs, Warm Springs, and the Highland County Fair. We had a great trip and Pat was very kind. He made check in easy and helped with random questions we had. His property was pretty and in a nice location. I’d recommend his home if you were traveling as a family!
Jamie U.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jordan C.
7 Aug 2025
Jordan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie K., Roanoke, VA
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for family
We had such a nice trip at Hemlock House and even had family staying at the neighbor house, Holly House! It was so nice to sit out on the porch in the morning and have coffee and listen to the birds. Love love love this house!
Stephanie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Page W.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay and we would stay again
Page W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Larkin P.
14 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
The property was nice, clean, very basic—exactly what we needed.
Two issues: the code to check in was sent via email, but did not exist anywhere in our online our reservation on VRBO, in our message history etc., which meant if the email went missing we couldn't check in. That's what happened. And because there's no cell service we had to backtrack for 10 minutes to get enough bars to call the property owner. He was busy at the time we called and didn't pick up until our fifth try. If the code was included into the reservation online this could have been avoided.
Also the beds and pillows are pretty old and worn—hard, sagging mattresses and flat lumpy pillows made for an uncomfortable night's rest. Other than that, the place was what we had hoped for.
Larkin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Frederic W.
11 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Hemlock Cottage
Hemlock Cottage, tucked away in the small village of Bacova, is a joyful, high-quality place to spend time in Hot Springs and Warm Springs. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking. You will love Hemlock Cottage as much as we do. F. West
Frederic W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
30 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn Refresh in Bacova with Friends
Pat is the ultimate host. He wants you to lack for nothing. He offers access to two of his properties that are nature lovers’ dreams come true. Barn Hill Trail includes 360° mountain vistas and intimate, lush ancient, fern and rhododendron filled glacier formations next to the glorious, trout-filled Warm Springs Run. As good as the hiking is, bring your bag chairs and picnic lunch to Hal’s Point and spend hours in nature’s grandeur catching up with friends with disturbances only from a deer or two and a mother duck teaching her brood to swim upstream.
Kathy W.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Remains One of Our Favorites
Great location, always clean, and has everything you need to enjoy this great area.
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla F.
1 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great fun
Our friends were renting the house next door so it was easy to run back and forth. The area is beautiful and our 2 mile hike on owner’s property was especially beautiful.
Will likely return
Priscilla F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
hillary w.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to Pat's trails so perfectly cleared and welcoming. Very generous amenity to the house!
We look forward to our return once again and to the warm welcome we receive in an immaculately kept cottage, lovely view, peace and quiet and spectacular hiking trails along the Jackson River and up the Fessisern Trail
hillary w.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy and David S.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family gathering place!
We so enjoyed this home. There was room to spread out and the walking trails were a big hit! The owner was so pleasant to respond to our questions. We plan to return in the future!
Amy and David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
William K.
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Country Cottage
Cottage located in small town, quiet neighborhood. Very clean. Tastefully decorated. Plenty of dishes, pots and pans, dinner wear. Could us a better corkscrew. Wi-Fi is excellent, as is cable tv. Enjoyed long weekend.
William K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra R.
12 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
Layout of the house is perfect for family together time! Porches offer nice outdoor space and there is ample seating in the living room for lots of kids and grownups to hang together.
Alexandra R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Frederic W.
20 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage in the Heart of Bath County
Hemlock Cottage is quite accommodating in convenient access to hiking trails, Jackson River fishing and the Homestead. We highly recommend it.
Frederic W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew G.
20 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location, its a really peaceful quite place to get away.
Andrew G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
We enjoyed a 4 night stay at the Hemlock Cottage in Bacova and had a great time. The group kept busy with all sorts of activities. We fly fished at Hal’s Point, took a walk around Barn Hill and played a couple rounds of golf at the Cascades. Look forward to our return to Bacova.
Michael P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jenna L.
4 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Getaway
Great location - about 10 min from Homestead, which was location of wedding we were attending. Had everything we needed. The daffodils were such a treat too!
We arrived to the refrigerator not being cleaned out, but after letting Pat know, he called right away to apologize and help get everything fixed. Cleaner came by next morning to apologize as well. We appreciated this communication!
We would love to come back and stay again and figure out the beautify trails near by. Thank you Pat for a great stay!
Jenna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
M P.
20 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to visit soon
Unfortunately the day we were planning to arrive our daughter became ill with Covid and therefore we did not travel and quarantined. Prior to this, Pat’s communication was excellent and I am confident we would’ve had a wonderful stay. Pat was very understanding and communicated that he would try to work out an alternate date that we could come stay. I am reading all five stars as I have no doubt this will be an excellent stay, however to be clear we did not actually get to take this trip. Hope to be able to visit soon as now everyone as well!
M P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Karl D.
17 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and outdoor amenities
The cottage is smaller than the listing and photos make it seem, especially common areas - the square footage in the listing is probably accurate (1500 square feet). The heating, if you're staying in the winter, was variable around the house - some rooms were hot, some very cold. The inside was rustic, but in good condition in general. The house could have been cleaner when we arrived (e.g., there was a used mask under a bed), but acceptable. The wood stove/fireplace was a huge plus, making the stay comfortable and ambiance even better. The outdoor options were excellent. The owner provided access to his expansive farm and trails, and the west side of Lake Moomaw is a short car ride, quite remote, and spectacular. Great fishing spot. Restaurant options nearby are limited, as are grocery stores, especially off season, so come stocked up.
Karl D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
kalynne h., Washington DC
21 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great property. Much better than the pictures. The deck is lovely at sunset and we loved having a fire! It was great for our teenagers and dog- everyone could spread out. 18 minutes to Homestead but quick drive to my favorite restaurant- the Waterwheel. Very clean.
kalynne h.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay in Bacova
We spent a cozy New Year’s at Hemlock cabin. The cabin was extremely clean and comfortable. We loved having easy access to Hot Springs and took several hikes on the trails in Pat’s beautiful property. Already making plans to stay again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy Y.
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2021
We had the absolute best time at Hemlock Cottage! The location was perfect, there were tons of activities to entertain everyone in our group and we had the perfect weather! Pat was a wonderful host as well!! One of the top places we have stayed for any extended length of time. Thank you, Pat!!
Nancy Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
12 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Fall Escape!
We enjoyed the walking trail and trout fishing pond that the owner has made accessible. The location was wonderful for meals in Hot Springs and Warm Springs. We especially loved dinner at The Tavern at the Inn. The cottage had everything we needed. Be prepared for a drip coffee maker (we brought K cups). The mattresses and pillows are older and somewhat uncomfortable to us, but our stay was wonderful!
Mary B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matthew H.
15 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The cabin was clean and organized with everything you need for a country getaway. Pat was extremely responsive and stopped by to give us suggestions about the area. Wonderful property and environment can’t wait to come back again.
Matthew H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bhavik R., Wilmington
29 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
It was great, we were in town for a friend's wedding and it was alot of fun