Nestled in a beautiful country setting, this Blue Ridge retreat offers a fully furnished vacation getaway with everything you need to settle in. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and driving the parkway nearby or simply unwind on the acreage with a pond view. A full kitchen and living room provide ample space to relax.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$219
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful rural setting cottage
Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. One bedroom, King bed, full kitchen, living room, fully furnished vacation getaway. Whatever you can you imagine you may need to settle in, this place has it! Beautiful country setting with pond on acreage. Come stay and enjoy being close to kayaking, hiking, driving the parkway, wineries, etc. Non-Smoking and well behaved and house trained pets welcome. Stay a night or as long as you want! Special weekly rates available. Super clean!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Non-Smokers Only! Not even outside
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pets not allowed on furniture nor bed. Must notify owner if you are bringing a pet and $20 cleaning free left in unit upon check out. Thank you!
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 well behaved and house trained. SEE NOTES BELOW.
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
May allow if planned with Owner
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non-Smokers Only! Not even outside
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: May allow if planned with Owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Beautiful Country Setting Vacation Rental Galax
Beautiful Setting Vacation Re
Beautiful Country Setting Vacation Rental Galax
Beautiful Country Setting Vacation Rental Private vacation home
About the area
Located in Galax, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crooked Creek Fish Management Area and Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area, while Rex Theater and Old Cranks Motor Car Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Galax travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful rural setting cottage?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful rural setting cottage on 10 Mar 2026 start from AU$219, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beautiful rural setting cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful rural setting cottage?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful rural setting cottage?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Beautiful rural setting cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Crooked Creek Fish Management Area, Rex Theater and Old Cranks Motor Car Museum. Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Beautiful rural setting cottage Reviews
Reviews
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.
Everything about my stay was top notch. The property was the cleanest I ever had the pleasure of visiting. The owner got back to me immediately during the initial contact and made the coordination as simple as possible. I will definitely stay again when I am in the area.
Donald M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
7 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings - pond/field.
Great big bed.
Quick ride to Galax and Blue Ridge Parkway.
We needed an easy overnight stay on a trip to visit family with our dog. Check in and out was very simple. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. Getting into town and to the highway was pretty easy. Had a great stay.
Stayed one night on a long drive from Toronto to Florida. Exactly what i was looking for - a comfortable, clean place. It's very charming, the hosts are great, and it was better than the pictures. Super quiet, and very comfortable bed. Would definitely stay here sgain.
Beautiful cottage plenty of spa cce, pretty surrounding area with close good proximity to town wildlife down at the pond
Amy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a 5 star rental.... clean, comfortable - every comfort thought of - I can only say that anybody passing througfh or nearby Galax looking for a rental - you wont be disppointed in this one!!
The bed was very comfortable and the sheets and pillows were luxurious. It was a pleasant overnight stay! It's conveniently located near Rex Theater where we enjoyed the Bluegrass concert last evening. We would happily stay here again for a quiet getaway
We love staying in this cottage. It’s perfect for a couple to enjoy a weekend or even a lengthy visit. The house is furnished well and is decorated perfectly. The rooms are large and the porch is a perfect for relaxing and enjoying the country view. The location is convenient to all attractions in the area.
We have stayed with Kathy several times and her homes never disappoint. They are clean and welcoming in a beautiful rural setting. The fact that they are the closest rentals to our son and DIL is the icing on the cake. Kathy is excellent at communication and I know we will stay at Shepherd's Rest again.
Excellent location near the Blue Ridge Music Center on the parkway. It was very easy to get back and forth and great scenery on the parkway and the drive back and forth to the cottage. My wife and I came for a concert at the Center Saturday night and enjoyed the noon time music at the center during the days we were there.
This property is perfect for a relaxing stay. The cabin is spotless, quiet, easy to find, and comfortable. It feels like you are miles away from everything but, in reality, it is only a short drive to restaurants and area attractions. I hope to return and stay longer.
Everything was great. The house, location, porch, lake, chairs at the lake, picnic area, internet, parking, driveway, proximity to Galax, stores, restaurants and cute downtown. Highly recommend.
Fantastic very clean house that allows dogs. The property and house are great. Everything we needed was there. The property is so nice for your dog.
We would definitely stay again .
We stayed one night the house is the best place we have stayed. We feel safe and secure our dog loves the yard. Kitchen is stocked well. House is clean and comfortable. We highly recommend!
We have stayed in the cottage a number of times. As always it is immaculate. The area around it is lovely. We will keep coming back!
Gale and Tom Robins
A very wonderful stay, by the pond, in the mountains of VA. Great as always. We will stay there every chance we get. The owner is so helpful and attentive.
Dave, Con and "IKE"
There was a reservation glitch & we were moved to a similar location, which turned out alright. The owner was on site and very apologetic, even offering us an extra night (which we were unable to stay for). It's a very nice setting and our stay was comfortable. We would consider staying there again & maybe bringing another couple along to stay in the sister space.
Janice T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pond was down the hill - full of Bass fish we caught 10-15 within an hour of casting - comfortable bed - private - beautiful scenery - deer almost at the front door - easy TV controls- 8 minutes from town- restaurants etc... we plan on coming back again next year and staying longer - we loved it, Great Anniversary trip !!! Thank you to the owners for a perfect weekend
Great property for chilling. Quiet, peaceful…easy to find and not too far from grocery, restaurants, and adventure. Very clean and comfortable. We would have loved to stay longer but our vacation itinerary didn’t allow. Hope to return in the future.
My wife and I just love this place , we have stayed here several times already and will continue to come back between our trips to New York and Florida . The house is always clean and comfortable the host are the best . We got hit with a snow storm on our stay and they called us and told us we were welcome to stay the extra night for free so we didn’t have to travel in the snow . Thank you so much . Highly recommend.