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Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow
Amherst, VA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
It was quiet, serene, scenery was beautiful. Those four days were not enough. We especially enjoyed the screen in porch. We would consider renting the cottage again, it is a gem, tucked in the forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you arrive on the well treed property you feel like you’re in a little bit of paradise. The back of the property leads down to the river flowing by and the sound of the water rushing over the rocks gives a very pleasant place to relax next to the fire pit. The well appointed bungalow is wonderfully appointed with a fishing and outdoor theme and it’s so comfortable and inviting. Makes you just want to move in. Lori and Todd we’re so easy to contact by phone or text just to give a heads up of our arrival and departure. Everything could not have gone smoother or better. I couldn’t recommend this place anymore than to say I would gladly go back there every weekend! Dr. Rick
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful oasis
Lori and Todd were fantastic hosts! The house was super clean, the amenities were better than described, and this was the perfect bungalow for a weekend getaway. We will definitely look to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax!
My husband and I wanted to get away to relax. Lori and Todd went above and beyond...gave us so much info on places to go. Had several storms and river was high, but Todd gave my husband a lot of info on fishing spots nearby. House is perfect and the large screened porch was perfect! We would highly recommend and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The River House
Beautiful property and perfect little house with large and very comfortable screened in porch for taking in the river view if you’re not sitting around the fire pit. Convenient location to whatever your wanting to do. The host provides five star service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on Tye River
This was the perfect spot to spend my birthday weekend with my husband. The cabin was beautiful and cozy. The river was peaceful. Great property and amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

raymond p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet Restful Place
We enjoyed the view and watching the birds come by the bird feeder each day. We got some much needed rest and relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2022
Hello Raymond. Thank you for spending time at our cottage and providing a review. I am following up with you based on the star rating. Is there anything in particular that you could comment on and reason for the low rating? We value your time and appreciate any clarity. Thank you again and safe travels. Kind Regards, Lori and Todd

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Riverside get away
We stayed here for our wedding anniversary and loved sitting by the fire listening to the river babble away! The back porch/deck is the place to be as well. It's close to nearby eateries, breweries/wineries and just what we needed to get away from it all. Owners were super nice and very responsive to questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We enjoyed the time we spent at your property. The screened-in porch was my favorite place. I loved listening to the river and God's nature as I sat out there. I even took a nap on the porch on Sunday! The place was very clean and perfect for my husband and I. Thank you, Lori and Todd, for sharing your property with us. God bless you both!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much Needed Relaxation
Our family stayed here for a few days to take a break and just relax. The house is located quite a ways off the main road, but it's worth the drive once you get there. The house is very quiet and peaceful, and the back porch is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, eat dinner, or play games. I truly enjoyed my morning coffee on the porch as I listened to the sounds of nature. We went tubing with James River Runners, which is about an hour away and explored Appomattox Court House, which is about 30 minutes away. The rest of the time we just relaxed at the house and played games or relaxed. The house is clean and some drinks/snacks are provided. There are also several games and movies available. We had a great time and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend getaway
My husband and I had a wonderful weekend getaway for our 1 year wedding anniversary! The house was beautiful, clean, and peaceful. Would definitely go back for some more r&r
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
We had a wonderful stay. We were looking for somewhere quite to unplug and the bungalow was just that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend get away
Very cosy, great front porch. We spent most of our time on the front porch watching the water and geese.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William (Bill) S., VABeach

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Lori is indeed a Premier Host. Enjoyed the quiet and visited local historical sites and, of course, a winery.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, quiet, peaceful
This property is just as inviting as it appears in the pictures. The cabin space is limited and a bit tight, but the screened in porch greatly expands it, and gives plenty of room to move around overall. The expanse of yard from the screened porch down to the water is also very spacious. Sitting on the porch was our favorite part, helping us to relax and enjoy the nature around us. All necessary provisions were provided in each room, along with many nice extras such as a welcome basket full of snacks, drinks in the refrigerators, and toiletries in the bathroom. The location was a bit farther off the main roads than we expected, but perfect for a secluded getaway. We enjoyed our stay immensely! The hosts were very helpful for our planning purposes and were quick to answer any questions we had. They continued to offer assistance as needed during our stay as well. We felt very welcome & taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
The home, the setting, and the owners were all truly lovely. Todd and Lori were so helpful and responsive both before and during the stay. They were the best vrbo hosts I have ever had. I intend to be a repeat customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Gem
We had a wonderful stay at this little gem! The setting was beautiful, the cleanliness was impeccable, and the deck was so relaxing! We will definitely be back if we travel to the area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buffalo River Bungalow
This property was as charming as it was listed. Lori and Todd were perfect hosts. They communicated timely and answered all our questions. Check in and check out were easy. A completly perfect quiet get away weekend for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitch F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spartan Stay
Fantastic weekend! Place was super close to Spartan Race Venue and such a quiet area great spot to relax. Nothing better than listening than sitting on the screened in porch and listening to rushing water of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
Due to a conflict in our schedule we only got to spend one day/night at the cottage. Even though our stay was short it still gave us time to relax and unwind. We enjoyed lounging on the screened in porch while feeling the breeze and listening to the babbling river and falling leaves until nightfall. We ate our meals on the porch to take in all of nature. The interior was cozy and had all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Brian-

10/10 Excellent

angela s., ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
little details
Great place to say would stay again if in the area. Appreciated the attention to the little details!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautifully decorated and clean cottage!! The views from the screened in deck are priceless.
The owners responded very quickly and were helpful with information on things to do around the area. They also provided snacks, coffee, sugar, creamer, coffee filters condiments, water, soda... Everything was new, and clean. We loved it there and highly recommend it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Rejuvenation
This was such a lovely place to stay, relax, write, read, and soak in all of nature's beauty. The house is so cozy and the view is beautiful. Everything was clean and you can tell that Lori and Todd aim to make their guests feel very welcome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
My wife and I have a great stay. The pictures do not do the property justice. The screened back porch is huge, overlooking the backyard down to the river. The house itself was immaculate clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The location offers peace and quiet, with easy access to nearby hiking and breweries. We may have to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2021
Thank you for your kind words Stephen! Safe travels and we look forward to hosting you all again! Kind Regards- Lori & Todd

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Richmond VA

Liked: Cleanliness
a wonderful respite
great place to get away....... it was so pleasant to walk down to the river, several times a day. even caught a couple of small fish....... was surprised by a bit of morning road noise which was unexpected given how remote the location is, but lived on the porch and the back yard and river so it was overall, very quiet, simple and relaxing place to unplug for a few days. will definitely return and would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2021
Thank you For your comments snd suggestions Jill! We look forward to having you stay again! Take care-

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Crozet, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the bungalow
My husband and I stayed had a great weekend stay at the bungalow. It was very clean and peaceful. The screened in porch is great for the hot and buggy Virginia summers. The central AC and wifi were also a treat. One thing to note is that if you are driving back at night make sure you have your GPS on, the road is dark and winding and you can easily miss the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2021
We appreciate your kind words Susan! Safe travels and we hope you keep us in mind when LOCKN returns!

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cute, quiet property
Perfect place to relax! Disconnect from it all. We enjoyed our stay and will put it on our list of favorite places for fast (too fast) weekend getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2021
Thank you Sherry! We look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Great location, wonderful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Thanks Kelly! We enjoyed having you and your family!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Recharge
This is an awesome place for a fun and peaceful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M., Orange, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
My husband and I stayed for a few days right after our wedding. We had a great time!! Super quiet and peaceful little spot. Adorable little house which had everything we needed and then some. We appreciated the WiFi so we could keep in touch with our families. The river was awesome! My husband even caught a fish! We definitely hope to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buffalo River
This little bungalow was just what I needed for a nice quiet getaway. I will be back. A great experience. I can’t wait to bring my family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2021
Thank you for choosing our location for your Staycation Lisa! We look forward to your return! Kindest Regards, Lori & Todd

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the wife, me, and grandson (6yrs old). Since no bed is large enough to two adults and a scared of the dark 6 y/o, I slept comfortably on the hide a bed couch (6ft, 250lbs). The wife says the primary bed is very comfortable. We just love this place, not too large, not too small. There are fishing rods and tackle to go out to the river and try to catch the numerous fish. The fish won this time but, we will be back. I don't have a single derogatory thing to say about this place or the host Lori and Todd. As a matter of fact, we had a tire issue and they went out of their way to help us which we are very grateful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is small but has everything that we needed. The back porch overlooking the river is the shining star of this little gem. It's the perfect place to go to get away from it all and relax. Our hosts were very nice and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021