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The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

Cottage in Troutville with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Cottage offers a serene retreat with modern conveniences and luxurious bedding. Enjoy hiking and biking trails, including the Appalachian Trail just a short walk away. Unwind on one of two porches or around a campfire overlooking the property’s 30-acre farm.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81

Discount for 7+ day stays. Our housekeeping activities entail an enhanced disinfection cleaning protocol. The Cottage is adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and Route #76 Biking Trail. Located in the East Coast Mountain Biking Capital Corridor of the Blue Ridge Mountains it is nestled on a 30 acre farm with access from the Town of Troutville, a designated Appalachian Trail Community. Easily accessible via I81, one mile from Exit 150B close to shopping and restaurants.
This 1940 farm house has been fully restored with all modern conveniences. The luxury bedding and fine furniture give the cottage a feel of a top Bed and Breakfast venue minus the breakfast. The Appalachian Trail is just a short walk from the cottage where a spectacular high meadow awaits with panoramic mountain views. The farm is enclosed by actively managed forestry sporting much wildlife including hives of honeybees. The orchard entails many heritage apple and pear trees. The Black Twig Garden is a ¼ acre enclosed organic working square foot garden for growing a variety of vegetables, berries, and flowers.
Local activities include hiking, biking, birding, fabulous dining, wineries, craft breweries, Greenfield Sports Center, Attic Productions, and historical sites within short driving distances. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing on the James River and boating on Claytor Lake are the preferred watersports. Hollins University, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, and Radford University are easily reached via I81.
The Cottage has one formal Monticello inspired Chippendale porch and one casual porch outfitted with a gas grill. Campfire opportunities can be made available on top of the orchard overlooking the property. The first floor entails the Queen Size Bedroom with double sized closets, Full Bath with walk in shower, Dining Room, Kitchen with Nook, Living Room, Laundry room, and Den with game table/writing desk. The upstairs has a large King Size Bedroom with a walk in closet, a Twin Sized Bedroom with two beds, and another Full Bath with a skylight.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • 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
  • Note from host: May smoke outside, no smoking inside the cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Max. stay is 28 days. Minimum stay is 2 nights and minimum stay is 3 nights May through October.

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: $60 per dog, limit 2 dogs, weight limit 70lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
May smoke outside, no smoking inside the cottage.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Virginia Country Cottage Black Twig Garden 30 Acres 1 Mile I81
Virginia Country Black Twig Garden 30 Acres 1 Mile I81
Virginia Country Cottage Black Twig Garden 30 Acres 1 Mile I81
Virginia Country Cottage Black Twig Garden 30 Acres 1 Mile I81
Virginia Country Black Twig Garden 30 Acres 1 Mile I81

About the area

Located in Troutville, this cottage is in the mountains. The Flying Mouse Brewery and AMF Hilltop Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Read Mountain Preserve and Carvins Cove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Botetourt Sports Complex or Berglund Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Troutville travel guide
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Troutville, VA

What's nearby

  • The Flying Mouse Brewery
    1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Troutville Park
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Troutville Town Office
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Berglund Center
    15 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    18 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station
    18 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Lentini's
    4 min drive
  • Cracker Barrel
    3 min drive
  • China house
    12 min drive
  • Rodeo Chico
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Flying Mouse Brewery, Jefferson National Forest and Troutville Town Office. Troutville Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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The Virginia Country Cottage: GREAT Location/Pet Friendly, 30 Acres, close I81 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, perfect location and especially if you like hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Enjoyed the house and the grounds. Good location near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good stay

The location was beautiful and we enjoyed the access to the Appalachian trail. We were also only 20 minutes away from Tinker Cliffs. House was very clean, smelled nice, and owners were responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Have stayed here a few times over the years, it is our go to place near Roanoke. The house and property has been very well taken care of, extremely clean, and well supplied with everything you need. We love relaxing on the porch or up on the hill, the views are great. The location is perfect for getting to places to hike nearby or for going into Roanoke. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving with Family

We had a lovely stay at The Virginia Cottage. While visiting family in town, we found the Cottage to be the perfect location. Our hosts were attentive and responded quickly to any questions we had. We're already planning to book again for next year. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed how peaceful it was. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Virginia paradise

It simply doesn’t get any better than this especially if hiking and relaxing in a country luxury atmosphere is your cup of tea.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter L., Sunset Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Thanksgiving

What a terrific location... the Blalck Twig Garden is beautiful,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

Lovely house with fantastic owners. Nestled right off the highway, this house has tons of space with everything needed to prepare a meal. The farm is beautiful and easy access to trails. Easy to get into Roanoke, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful get-a-way

The cottage is lovely and well maintained...very comfortable. The grounds are just beautiful from the organic gardens to walks on the long driveway. A bonus is that the location is very close to 81 so very easy on and off the highway. We hope to return in the Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect each time we have stayed!

Clean, spacious, up to date, everything we need. Sybllie and Mark are fabulous hosts. The grounds are great and well maintained our FurKids have plenty of space and freedom when we visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Writer's Retreat

The cottage was peaceful, clean, and convenient to Hollins University, downtown Roanoke and Salem. There were plenty of good restaurants close by, and the property had all modern day amenities. The hosts were very gracious and attentive. I would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Country Cottage

The name perfectly represented this wonderful weekend getaway. Our only disappointment was we didn’t have enough time to enjoy all the surrounding local attractions. We were fine just sitting on the porch relaxing and visiting with family! Will definitely return for more hiking and exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Cottage

We stayed here for a Va Tech Clemson football game. It was about a 45 minute drive. Cottage was well equipped with everything you could need. Kitchen was stocked with everything. Bathrooms were updated and spacious and beds very comfortable. Nice to sit out on the porch in rocking chairs and enjoy the peaceful nature. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Ridge Retreat

We had a wonderful time staying at “the cottage”. My girls and I hiked the AT with easy access from the property, they also visited the “black twig” garden and loved taking a peek at the honey bees. The owners even set up a campfire for us to roast s’mores our last night. The house itself was close to kayaking, hiking, zip lining or just a drive on the parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Synatra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

I truly enjoyed staying at this property. My friend and I were on a research trip and spent a lot of time on the front porch working. WiFi was very strong and the home was fully furnished with everything we needed. We were even invited to pick fresh strawberries in the garden! We both really enjoyed ourselves and agreed when we have to do one more trip in VA we’ll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property far exceeding our expectations

This property was wonderful! We were visiting the Roanoke area to attend a funeral and the Cottage was a wonderful retreat. The property had numerous outdoor areas to enjoy and the weather was beautiful. We also appreciated visiting with the owners and met their beautiful Labs. We would definitely recommend this property to others. We had no problems and all of our needs were met. Thanks Sybille and Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house; the owners included so many appliances and thoughtful gestures.

DEFINITELY worth the money! Beautiful house fully equipped. We were so comfortable. Our hosts, Sybille and Mark were so nice. The house is handy to stores, etc. and so nicely situated in a meadow, with a garden and several lovely places to sit and enjoy nature. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a wonderful little home with lots of charm. Reminds me of grandma's house. It is older and some floors are not even, but the bathrooms and the kitchen have been updated, new windows and heat/air system. We enjoyed the porches a lot. They have anything and everything you might need for your stay. Saw a deer and groundhog there. Grounds were beautifully kept. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage retreat for late summer

We had a wonderful stay here for a few days during the week that we were moving our daughter into college at VT. The cottage feels remote but is less than 10 minutes to grocery shopping and restaurants in Daleville, 20 minutes to downtown Roanoke, and 45 minutes to Blacksburg. We loved the garden and gazebo area. Kitchen and baths were nice, bedrooms were comfortable, and AC/temperature control worked well. The Wifi is a bit slow for work purposes but worked fine for video streaming. There is a trail from the cottage to the AT, but it needs some clearing as we could not get past a fallen tree and other brush toward the end. Overall, I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Stay!

If I could give more stars I would! This has got to be one of the COOLEST places we've ever stayed. Very nicely appointed. Kitchen has all you need. Its true! You can pick right from the garden and fruit trees. We had eggplant, tomatoes and rosemary from the garden. Pears and figs from the trees. We hiked along the Appalachian Trail! The deer meander through the property all day. They love the Asian pears falling from the tree right now. In the evenings we would sit on the back porch and the deer would just hang out. We saw lightening bugs! Haven't seen them in years. We would recommend this place to everyone who loves a stay in the country but its close to stores etc. Husband very impressed that the gas grill had adequate gas and worked properly for two meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Works great for family birthday overflow
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weekend, visiting Roanoke and staying at the farmhouse. Sybile is delightful to talk to! We appreciate all her hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home for us!

Always a great stay in our home away from home. Everything we need, amazingly well maintained home and property. Thanks again Sybille and Mark!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home for us!

Third visit and will be back. We love our stay everytime!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024