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Welcoming Country Apartment
Our private apartment is a lovely retreat on a country road with mountain views. Come rest and rejuvenate in our quiet getaway or enjoy a scenic walk. We offer a full efficiency with wifi, Dish, and flatscreen TV for your enjoyment. Full kitchen, washer, dryer, and private patio for your use. We are located just three minutes from Sweet Briar College, 20 minutes from Liberty University, and 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Close to restaurants and downtown Amherst. Various orchards and historical landmarks dot the landscape. Come and enjoy!

Cascading Water with Acres to Explore
A completely private two bedroom apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, kitchen, home theater, grill and fireplace. In 20 acres of wooded seclusion, you can relax next to Harris Creek, watch deer in the yard, spot owls and bats or build a campfire and listen to the rushing water. On hot days, climb right in and cool off. Just 10 minutes to Downtown Lynchburg and 20 to Liberty University. Walmart, Food Lion and Sheetz only three miles. Perfect for a family memory or romantic get away!

Catrock Cabin at Open Heart Inn
This cozy and charming cabin was originally built as a country store in 1930 and has been updated with all the modern comforts. NEW in 2025- bathroom fully renovated with walk-in tiled shower! The cabin has a front porch perfect for sunset, back deck with gas grill, full kitchen, king bed, queen sofa bed, mountain views, and ten acres to explore. Come unplug and get away from it all! Tucked away on the “quiet” side of the famous route 151, we are minutes from trails, breweries, and more!

Pear Blossom Cottage - A Tiny House Retreat
Come enjoy the quietness and beauty of the countryside in this lovely and comfortable Tiny House. Minimalist living in a secluded and quiet country setting, but with all the comforts. Enjoy a full-size shower and regular toilet in this tiny place - no roughing it here. There is everything you might want for an enjoyable stay: Relax outside around the fire-pit, play games inside, take a walk in the country or read on the wonderful king-sized mattress in the loft. You'll be refreshed.

Forest Cabin Retreat | Hot Tub & Creekside
Welcome to The Cabin! •15 min to the Blue Ridge Parkway •20 min to Smith Mountain Lake •25 min to Downtown Roanoke •40 min to Peaks of Otter Follow our IG @rambleonpines for cabin tours and photos Awaiting guests deep in the poplars that over took this holler years ago after all the green beans and potato crops were pulled from this fertile soil, is a modern chic cabin over looking a babbling creek with all the luxuries one would need for a weekend away from the grind of life.

Woody’s🪵 Cabin in the Woods!
‼️PLEASE NOTE: The driveway is well-maintained gravel, but it is steep. To preserve its condition and avoid getting spinning tires, 4 wheel drive or all-wheel drive is highly recommended. Thank you for your understanding!‼️ Woody’s is the perfect place to rest and relax. This gem of a cabin is nestled in a beautiful part of Virginia, surrounded by the majestic George Washington National Forest. Woody’s is only 30 minutes from Madison Heights and 37 minutes from downtown Lynchburg.

Dee's Cozy Haven~Mountain Views, HOT tub
Need a quiet get-away? You've got the it!!! Enjoy the deck, HOT TUB, gorgeous mountain view and lovely night music. This home has a living room, furnished kitchen, bathroom, & bedroom with a queen bed on the main floor, 2 loft floor mattresses; basement has a full bed and bathroom. A gas grill and fire ring are provided. You will have Wifi, Roku TV screens, puzzles, card games, and corn hole. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby. This cabin is 15 min from the AT at mile marker 809.1.

Ms Maria's Place - make yourself at home, relax!
Newly renovated house on a quiet cove road .2 miles off of Rte 29 between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. The property includes high speed 100 Mbps Internet, a 65" Smart TV, gas grill, and a fire pit with outdoor seating. Enjoy visiting the local restaurants, orchards, wineries, and breweries. You will be a short drive from hiking Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Humpback Rock, Wintergreen, and James River State Park. The Lovingston Winery is just minutes down the road!

Downtown Lynchburg Loft - Doors that Open to St.
Historic meets modern in this fully furnished loft apartment in the heart of Downtown Lynchburg. Located right across from Lynchburg's "LOVE" sign. Views of Percival’s Isle. Exposed brick, hardwood flooring. One bedroom, one bath unit close to so many wonderful restaurants and shops! Queen size bed. Stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Washer/dryer in unit. Parking included as well! Key code entry only! There are also beautiful doors that open onto Washington St. No pets!

The Vixen House
This cozy and comfortable home is located within the charming Town of Amherst in a quiet neighborhood very close to Sweet Briar College. It is only a short drive from Lynchburg yet is also convenient to other area attractions, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Mt. Pleasant Scenic Area, Wintergreen Resort, and an assortment of local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, including the Rt. 151 "Brew Ridge Trail."

The Cabin at Morris Orchard.
Enjoy a peaceful stay in our early 1800’s log cabin. The Cabin sits at the heart of Morris Orchard, a Virginia Century Farm. From the cabin porch, you will look across the pond and enjoy a view of High Peak Mountain, apple orchards, hayfields, and cattle grazing in the pastures. The cabin has been beautifully renovated, preserving the charm and history of the cabin, while adding all the modern amenities you would expect.

Yellow Rose Retreat in Amherst VA
Welcome y'all! Kick off your boots and rest during your stay at our centrally located home. Enjoy all of the beauty and history that Virginia has to offer with some Texas hospitality! We are home-grown Texans living in Virginia hoping to share a small slice of the Lone Star State with our guests. Don't forget to grab your thank you gift before you head off into the sunset!
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Amherst stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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