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Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

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Monterey, VA
  • Popular LocationGreen Bank Observatory40 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreen Bank Telescope46 min drive
  • Popular LocationCass Scenic Railroad53 min drive
  • AirportWeyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)95 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
864 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

On waterfront.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of George Washington National Forest and 20 miles (32 km) of Maple Museum. Green Bank Observatory and Sugar Tree Country Store are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Green Bank Observatory - 40 min drive
  • Green Bank Telescope - 46 min drive
  • Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - 48 min drive
  • Cass Scenic Railroad - 53 min drive
  • Snowshoe Mountain - 92 min drive

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 108 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

Located in beautiful Highland County, Virginia nestled in a grove of sugar maples between Back Creek and Little Mountain. Wake up to valley views which are likely to include deer grazing in the meadow, hummingbirds at the feeder, or a Bald eagle or great blue heron fishing along the creek. This 28 acre property includes a sunny meadow with beautiful mountain views, picnic table by the creek and a mountain to climb!

The tastefully decorated cabin includes a master bedroom with queen bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, one bathroom with laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area with cozy wood stove, a covered porch and a deck with hot tub and outdoor dining area with a gas grill. At the Cabin on Back Creek, you can enjoy the stars which light up the night sky, bird-watching, walking, or just relaxing with a book in the hammock, on the porch, or on the deck. In the early spring, we make maple syrup at the sugar house located adjacent to the Cabin. You are invited to watch (and smell!) the process of turning 50 gallons of sugar water into a gallon of pure maple syrup - or you can help us if you would like!

There are a variety of hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities nearby, and access to both the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests is nearby.

The Cabin is located 16 miles from the quaint town of Monterey. Walking tours, galleries and shops, restaurants, beautiful mountain views, and friendly people make Highland County special all year round. Throughout the year, Monterey hosts numerous special events, the largest of which is the Highland County Maple Festival on the second and third weekends in March.

Located about 30 miles from Snowshoe Ski Resort, skiing, snowboard and tubing are available in season. Also nearby is the narrow-gauge railroad at Cass, West Virginia and the National Radio Observatory at Green Bank, WV.

Twenty miles south of the Cabin on Back Creek in neighboring Bath County are the towns of Warm Springs and Hot Springs, home to the historic Homestead resort and the Jefferson Pools mineral baths (currently being restored). These neighboring towns offer fine dining, golf, skiing/snowboarding, shopping, antiquing, chamber music at Garth Newel and a variety of art galleries.

The Cabin on Back Creek offers a peaceful retreat, surrounded by a variety of recreational opportunities. The Cabin is located on a working farm. Please be aware that we do offer tours (and sales) at our sugar house which is sited adjacent to the Cabin. There may be some activities there during your stay. In the fall, we make apple butter, and in the spring we make maple syrup. Bottling our syrup is a (sporadic) year-round activity

Keywords: Restful retreat in the Allegheny mountains, Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets Welcome

Property manager

Valerie & Pat Lowry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 864 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals 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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Simple. Rustic. Luxury

Frequently asked questions

How close is Simple. Rustic. Luxury. to the airport?

This cabin is 62.4 mi (108-min drive) away from the Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Simple. Rustic. Luxury. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Simple. Rustic. Luxury. offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Simple. Rustic. Luxury. have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Simple. Rustic. Luxury. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Simple. Rustic. Luxury. to downtown Monterey?

This cabin is 6.5 mi away from Monterey.

Simple. Rustic. Luxury. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maple Festival
Enjoyed the cavin as always. Cabin and surroundings are absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heath V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping with Deer
Very peaceful and secluded!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Getaway
Well stocked cabin. Beautiful setting. No cell service but there is WiFi. We met Pat the owner. He was very welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Life
The cabin was in the perfect location to unwind. I enjoyed the solitude. I loved the way each room in the cabin had its on theme. Building a fire in the evenings made the cabin such a cozy place. I would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy weekend getaway!
We had a lovely time at the cabin! It was the perfect home base for lots of outdoor adventures in the area. The hot tub and woodburning stove were perfect to come back to. It was a very cozy weekend. We'd love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway!
If your looking to get away from city hustle and bustle this is the place for you! But a heads up for city folk, a good bit of the drive is winding country roads without road lines. Cabin is right next to the creek and there is a very nicely mowed walking path along the creek which made for wonderful easy morning walks. The fire pit and hot tub are fantastic! Only negatives were minor. The creek bank is a very steep drop so there's no safe way to get down to the water when the creek is running low(as it was during our stay). As mentioned in the description, The sugar house is very visible from the front pourch of the cabin. It can not be seen from the back deck/hot tub which is nice. This wasn't an issue for us but if you're looking for 100% seclusion this may not be the place for you. Lastly the back deck is in direct sun during the late morning and afternoon so gets quite warm and it is not well lit so we had to use a flashlight to grill after dark. Again we found these things to be minor and did not deter us from leaving a 5 star review!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven
This was our 2nd stay at the Cabin at Back Creek. We absolutely love the cabin and location. Pat & Valerie are down to earth people who truly love to share their cabin and the maple making process with others. Valerie has the cabin stocked in the kitchen very well. Cooking meals there was easy. There are places to take a drive to, like up through Blue Grass or over to Green Bank or Cass, WV. But most of all hanging out at the cabin away from the crazy day to day life is the best. Sit out at night on the side deck and catch the awesome views of the stars (we even counted over 30 satellites on one night). We plan to stay here again in the future. Highland County had so much beauty to take in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The cabin and property are amazing. Incredible views and the owners were great! Highly recommended if your truly looking to get away from a busy lifestyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay this year
This has definitely become one of our favorite places and somewhere we plan to visit regularly in the coming years
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, Glorious Peace
Perfect place to unplug. The cabin was lovely and the property beautiful. Val and Pat gave us plenty of privacy. If you are looking for somewhere to hole up and enjoy nature for a few days, I couldn't offer a better place. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023