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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Galax, VA

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About the area

Galax

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Galax vacation home, you'll find Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Crooked Creek Fish Management Area. Blue Ridge Music Center and Crooked Creek are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Rex Theater - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Mt Vale Vineyards - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Blue Ridge Country Club - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 32 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪R.J.'s Pizza & Subs - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome

Enjoy this beautiful and completely private vacation rental in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Comfortably Host 14 people in this 3 bedrooms plus bonus with 3 full bathrooms, and open Living Room/Dining Room with wood-burning stove. All front windows have stunning view on this amazing private lake and forest.
All pets are welcomed but must be disclosed in your booking message and additional charges apply. ($100 each pet, limit of two pets)

Hardly a day goes by without seeing all the wildlife this luxurious retreat has to offer after some strolling along the creek or exploring in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is the perfect place for a get-a-way vacation with the family or friends on 50 acres of private land. The Lakehouse is supplied with amazing mountain spring water from the Artesian well. We provide a three-person canoe to relax and explore on the large stocked lake. Due to the liability, no swimming in the lake is allowed. The whole lakehouse is wheelchair accessible. No firearms allowed on the property without approval from owner. No soil disturbance with any off road vehicles or ATVs. Open fires are prohibited, except in the designated fire pit.

Private Parking

Owners are available 24/7 by phone or email.

Located within minutes to downtown Galax, New River, New River Trail, Grayson Highlands. This area is famous for the Bluegrass Fiddlers Convention, the Blue Ridge Music Center and the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. 5 wineries within 30 minutes, 10 within 1 hour of this property.

The half mile long gated private driveway to the Lakehouse is part compacted gravel and part asphalt. Speed should not exceed 10 miles per hour. We recommend four wheel drive from October through March.

Gated driveway. Code provided within 24 hrs of check-in. Landscapers may access the property to perform their quick maintenance during your stay. We do our best to schedule around guests but they have to work on mother nature's schedule more than ours.

Base nightly rate includes for 6 guests. Additional guests $20/pp/night. Private rental agreement and security deposit hold on credit card (like a hotel) are required.

Property manager

Alexandra Weeks

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 2,700 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee $100 each

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children need to be under supervision at all times

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Additonal fees apply for events
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Additonal fees apply for events For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome Galax
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Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, Pets Welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and cons
Pros: very clean, spacious and beautiful cabin. Linens, blankets and towels are well stocked. Great hot water and water pressure. Very peaceful, serene, remote and private. Received security deposit back not long after checkout. Cons: after the initial deposit, more detailed information is sent to you, stating that only a “starter supply “ of toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags are provided. No tissues were in the cabin. So be sure to take these items with you. The description states that two of the three bathrooms have a combo tub/shower. But actually, there is only one tub in the cabin. The other two are stand up showers. Also, you will find out that you have to transport your trash up to the beginning of the driveway and place it in trash cans there. This is not a short driveway. It is an unpaved, gravel road that has numerous dips and potholes; causing a very uneven and rough road. We had a new, small SUV and it was dragging branches and broken sticks all along the road. If you choose to come, we highly suggest a truck or four wheel drive. The hot tub came with no instructions on how to use it, so we had to google the owners manual. Then, it only worked part of the time. We only got to use it three times in a week. But it was very nice when it worked! In conclusion, if you can get past the cons, it is a gorgeous cabin with large rooms and beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Now!
This is an absolute beautiful retreat and the second time we have visited this property. Day and night, there is a feeling of ease and peace - all the while knowing you are mere minutes from town. No complaints, just compliments on this spacious 3bdrm home. Very responsive owner, also!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house
We had a wonderful stay .. second time we have stayed at this property.. love the seclusion and the lake .. love the setup of the house and the amount of space .. would recommend this to large families
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Our family wanted a getaway that was far enough away from everything but still close enough if we needed it. The house was exactly as advertised! It was super spacious and beautiful! The pond was fun to fish in while there was a fire going nearby! Lots of wildlife and relaxation! The thermostat was broken when we got there, so there was no heat, but communication with Alex was very consistent and it was fixed the very next morning! Same with the internet, a critter had chewed through the lines so there was no internet connection. We let Alex know and It was fixed the very next day! The property had everything we needed, including space heaters, and more and we will definitely be staying again! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

michelle h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice quiet location
When it says secluded that it is. Very nice & quiet to be able to watch the deer around the pond & listen to all the other wildlife. They only thing we thought was they could of brought in a little fill in some spots cause if you would go one side of the driveway in the dark you would of fell off to a deep hole
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
We stayed here last year when we came to spay and neuter in Galax with our mobile clinic and enjoyed the hot tub after long days. Slept well in comfortable beds, and cooked in well stocked kitchen and ate around the big table.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steven E.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
we all had a great time, the only problem we had was the AC was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Storm caused some problems
The home is beautiful and the setting is lovely. A storm went through the first full day we were there and we had no WiFi for the rest of our five day stay and the cell service (Verizon) is not good there. You can get service at the top of the driveway if you get out of the car so directions can load on the phone. The air conditioner never worked, which made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. There were no batteries in any of the remotes. There was very little toilet paper. Luckily one bathroom had a roll, and we were able to divide it up among the other bathrooms and we got by until the next day when we were able to buy more. (I’ve never had to supply my own TP at a VRBO. Maybe this is something new. I wish I had known in advance.) The driveway was in poor shape when we arrived and worse shape after the storm went through and washed it out further. I’m sure Jeep enthusiasts would love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation stay
Loved the lakehouse and deck. Such a beautiful outdoor space for relaxing! Also appreciated the kitchen having plenty of dishes, pots, pans, iron skillet, crock pot, blender, etc., because we love to cook and eat our meals together.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature at its best
The description of property is right on. Very quite, large pond and of course 5 deer two geese rabbits (and a partridge in a pear tree LOL). Hot tub was great. Played with dogs in large shade area. Has three brooks that ran into pond. Inside has all you need and then some. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
This property has everything you could ask for, including spectacular views - all from the couch! The rooms are large, the furniture is nice, the kitchen is spacious and the bathrooms have plenty of space! The bedrooms are laid out perfectly, each with their own bathrooms! The pond is nice, as is the hot tub! This is one gorgeous home! The host was very responsive and informative!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and house
Overall the location was beautiful and so was the house. The kitchen was a good size and the deck was very nice. The driveway was a bit treacherous and rough. The single floor was very helpful The house worked well for us with one exception. We were four couples and the one bathroom was between two of the bedrooms with no door, only a curtain which made it pretty awkward. We were also surprised there was no railing on the deck especially since there was a significant drop off. Because we were all adults it wasn't a problem but we could see some potentially serious issues if children were staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful space
We met at this property for my mother’s Celebration of Life. It was lovely ❤️ the water and trails were soothing and a calm place to step away when needed. The bedroom situation is odd with all rooms other than the main suite being pass thru connections. We made it work and would have preferred doors on the bathroom as opposed to curtains 🤷‍♀️ The access road was difficult for some of our attendees but most made it. The kitchen set up was great for a gathering and well stocked with dishes and utensils. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
It was a beautiful house and location. It was quiet and very relaxing. The owner provides all the accommodations you will need plus a lot of extras. We loved the fishing from her canoe and caught and released several fish every day. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The house was amazing as well as the location. It was so relaxing and serene. The only negative is the AC. It was in the 90's during our stay and the house stayed around 75 except for 1 early morning we were able to get it down to 71 by opening up all the doors and windows. Other than that it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Kenyon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Mountain Lakehouse, serenity in SW Virginia
Although in town for the Galax Fiddlers Convention, we were also looking forward to riding the New River State Park Trail and to time spent just chilling. This property was perfect! In fact it exceeded our expectations. Minutes from Felts Park, minutes from several access points to the New River Trail, minutes from the Blue Ridge Music Center, and providing peace and quiet unlike anything you can imagine. Lots of space -- an incredible amount of space! A large deck overlooking a small lake was perfect for morning coffee or evening wine time. The property was immaculately clean and the kitchen was equipped with everything you could hope for when preparing meals at home. Comfy beds -- just like at home. And the stars at night! When was the last time you saw the Milky Way? Not a single complaint, not a single 'Yeah, but.' It was perfect in every way and we look forward to staying here again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
We had a wonderful time. It was so peaceful and private. We really enjoyed the lake. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., Manchester Tn USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very private
100% private
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., High Point, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with friends
My friends and I come up to Piper’s Gap for fellowship and relaxation. We are never disappointed. The property is quiet and remote. The house is spacious and modern. And the surroundings are perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay!
This was our second stay and we will definitely be back. Perfect house and pond.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Secluded place!
Had a great time spending new years with my friends here! Will definitely stay with them again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The property is beautiful and secluded. If you are looking for somewhere to get away from it all and enjoy peace and quiet, this is the place! We loved the privacy, the house was very clean and spacious. The grounds are lovely and Alex was super helpful throughout. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and relaxing Thanksgiving
Plenty of space, quiet setting and attentive hosts. When we arrived, the heat had been turned off (and it was 55 inside) but hosts sprung into action and helped us resolve the issue. Quite attentive. House is outfitted with everything you need, was clean and spacious. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022