On river.Stay at this Mouth of Wilson cottage and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Jefferson National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Grayson Highlands State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Oak Hill Academy is within 9 miles (15 km).
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 0.6 km
Grayson Highlands State Park - 2 min drive - 0.6 km
Oak Hill Academy - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
New River State Park - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
New River - 28 min drive - 21.7 km
Restaurants
Speedy's Chuck Wagon Restaurant - 11 min drive
Jerry's Kitchen & Goods - 19 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.
The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways
As one of the oldest houses in the area, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage exudes country charm. Bring your family and pets to The Gray Cottage and enjoy relaxing county living at its best!
The Gray Cottage is only a few yards away from Wilson creek, so you can enjoy the pleasant chatter of the rambling brook while rocking on the porch or picnicking out back.
3 miles from Grayson Highlands State Park, Highland Hideaways is comfortably situated on the Virginia and North Carolina state line in Grayson County, VA. The Grayson Highlands are home to the highest peaks in Virginia.
All the comforts of home but with a rustic feel.
Internet is available (satellite), as well as Cable TV.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a river
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
House
The Grey At Highland Hideaways
The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways Cottage
The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways Trout Dale
The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways Cottage Trout Dale
The Grey Cabin at Highland Hideaways Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 56 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Byron W.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun 2 day weekend getaway
Byron W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Amy C.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay
We stayed for just on night. The cabin was nice, it's a nice old cabin, floors were squeaky and loud, but I guess that added to the charm. The only complaint is the twin beds were as hard as a rock, felt like laying on plywood. Seeing the devastation in the area was also heartbreaking. The location was perfect for us to enjoy our family in Grassy Creek.
Amy C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
wanda s.
31 Oct 2024
Aftermath of Hurricane Helena
beautiful and devastating at the same time. So much work going on to repair the infrastructure, bridges, homes and businesses. God bless and preserve these precious individuals and their homes. I’ll be back next year to see the progress and soak in the mountain air
wanda s.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kitty P.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kitty P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Peter B.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Escape from heat and humidity of Piedmont NC
Great location. Nice to hear Big Wilson Creek in the evening. Enjoyed seeing some good sized trout in the stream, but left my flyrod at home. Lucky fish. Saw several species of birds and heard more. We love blueberry picking in nearby Grayson Highlands State Park. We worked hard for our berries, but they are worlds better tasting than domestic berries and fun to pick. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen nice to cook in. This was our second year there and we hope to return next year. Thanks to all for their work to make this a nice place to stay.
Peter B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim C.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Beautiful, clean, cozy and relaxing place. Convenient to Grayson Highlands State Park. No outside lights around so it's great for star gazing. Great experience!
Jim C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy N.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin
We stayed here due to it close proximity to Grayson Highlands Park. We came to go hiking but not camping in the park. This cabin was perfect for us.
It was very clean and has plenty of room. I especially enjoyed sitting on the porch and listening to the creek. We did not cook food but the kitchen appears well stocked.
Check in and check out were very easy and the host was quick to respond to any messages.
I highly recommend this place and would definitely go back again.
The Netflix and Prime availability was an awesome touch.
Billy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia W.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Country quietness
Small creek adjacent from the house. It was only 2 people for the 2 bedroom plus a corner of the livingroom for the singlebed. 5 people could sleep comfortably. Quaint backporch. Kitchen was well equipped for our bring our own meals: mainly frozen dinners and deli meats. Microwave was our heat source. Didnt use the electric stove. Nearby countystore was a delight to visit. Well stock food pantry. Didn't use the store's restaurant. Look great but, we are hikers who want to spend time in the outdoors. Very close to the GraysonHighlandsStatePark but, be comfortable about driving very curvy two lane road to and from the park.
Patricia W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gray Cabin
Very nice home. Beautiful setting
Cindy B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking-Family Vacation
The Grey Cabin was a perfect "base camp" that we came home to each evening after we hiked in Grayson Highlands. We loved eating outside on the porch and listening to the creek as well as sitting around the fire ring at night. The location is perfect and within a very short drive of the park!
Sarah D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynn Y.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Grayson Highlands pony viewing
The gray cabin was cute, comfortable and conveniently close to Grayson Highlands State Park. I saw many ponies, including famous Fabio. Picturesque Big Wilson Creek is next door to the cabin. The mountains are beautiful. The people at the two general stores are friendly and helpful. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Lynn Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary L.
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Gray Canin
The home was very clean, private, and we will be staying there again!
Very cozy cottage. Host was very thoughtful in providing things one would normally forget when on a road trip such as canola oil spray and paper towels. It was a very relaxing area.
Marilyn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
wanda s.
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful View from every window
I'll be back
wanda s.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little Cabin
Clean, perfect for our family trip to the VA Creeper trail bike ride as well as to Grayson Highlands to hike some of the AT.
We didn’t get to use the onsite arcade or movie theater bc you needed change (change machine broken in the arcade) and then it was rainy so we didn’t pull our car around for a movie but still so cool to have right there and for free! Thanks for a great stay!
Dawn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alyson B.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
As a family of 5 (toddler, 10yo, and 12yo) I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay to visit the fall colors and hike. It was close to tons of hikes, the creek was a blast (my son caught a trout right away), and the arcade was great for a rainy day. The listing is a little funny because the “fireplace” is just a heater, and the “whirlpool” is just a regular tub. There aren’t any measuring cups and no big soup pot, but other than that the kitchen had what I needed. It was clean and definitely cozy. The Grayson Highlands general store (a mile away) was a delightful visit, and one of our favorite hikes was walking up Briar Run rd (road across the creek) that follows the creek up the mountain. We had a great time and would definitely return to this rental. If you do the VA Creeper Trail, I recommend Blue Blaze bike rentals in Damascus; they went above and beyond to make our day on the trail a success.
Alyson B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Had a wonderful time at this cosy cabin. Plenty of blankets but never even needed the heat. Sat around the fire it was so relaxing. All the modern conveniences made our stay very comfortable. We went hiking and celebrated a birthday at a fancy restaurant in Abingdon. Fall colors were spectacular.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just right for me and my friends
We like to visit Grayson Highlands State Park to pick blueberries at this time of year, and while we are at it, we enjoy escaping the sweltering heat and humidity of piedmont NC. The Gray Cabin was comfortable and convenient. I liked to hear and see Big Wilson Creek too.
We don't need fancy, but we surely liked the nicely furnished and equipped Gray Cabin. Being close to Grayson Highlands State Park was important to us, because we like to pick blueberries there every year at this time, and getting out of the sweltering heat and humidity of the NC Piedmont is much appreciated.
Peter B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard M.
23 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Second helping
My second stay here. Unsurpassed location, with everything you need. I'll definitely be back.
Richard M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bruce W.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
Cozy and quiet property. Comfortable furnishings. Loved the stream just across the driveway.
Perfect location for some downtime.
Bruce W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
My cousin and I enjoy meeting up to hike and chose this area to spend time at Grayson Highlands State Park. Heather’s little cabin was perfect, literally down the street from the S.P. And the location of the cabin was so relaxing, right next to a babbling brook…ok, it was more of a creek, but babbling brook sounds better😊 It was perfect for soaking our tired feet after a full day of hiking! The cabin was perfect and had everything we needed! Thank you!
Gail M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Dana R., Winston-Salem, NC
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Loved the creek across the driveway.
Dana R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet H.
6 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The little grey cabin
We had a great stay. Cabin is very cute, cozy and clean.
Janet H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful river
Nice rustic cabin with beautiful river across the lane. River entertained our 5 year old for hours. Enjoyed the fire pit after we found wood at the local store. Tried to get access to the “communal” arcade but the owner didn’t get back to us about access or use of the wood.