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Spectacular Mountain View, Historic House

Holiday home in Amherst with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, Internet
Dining
Bathroom
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Explore the area

Map
Amherst, VA
  • Popular LocationAmherst County Museum and Historical Society2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSweet Briar College6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRebec Vineyards8 min drive
  • AirportLynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)24 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

My group of 6 men stayed here for a weekend while we were in town for a Men’s conference at Liberty. Each guy had his ow...
Matt R.
Mar 10, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Mountain View, Historic House

Holiday home in Amherst with kitchen and patio
Access to hot tub and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Jennifer Kilgore

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 21

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 96
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

About the area

Amherst

This holiday home is located in Amherst. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Fortune's Cove Preserve, while Amherst County Museum and Historical Society and Lynchburg Museum are cultural highlights. Amazement Square and AMF Lynchburg Lanes are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Amherst County Museum and Historical Society - 2 min walk
  • Sweet Briar College - 6 min drive
  • Winton Country Club - 7 min drive
  • Rebec Vineyards - 8 min drive
  • Liberty University - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 21 min drive
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loose Shoe Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Mariachi Mexican Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Amherst Corner & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Mountain View, Historic House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Spectacular Mountain View, Historic House located?

Situated in Amherst, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Amherst County Museum and Historical Society and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sweet Briar College and Winton Country Club. Rebec Vineyards and George Washington National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Spectacular Mountain View, Historic House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg and Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view and full of historic charm
The main house is gorgeous historic house with beautiful floors and chandeliers in every room! The mountain view is spectacular! Peacocks roam the property and horses are friendly. The main house is a bit rustic and could use some TLC, but full of history and charm! The owner was responsive and quick to answer any questions we had. The only improvement we would suggest is to make it clearer in the listing that there are three rental houses on the property, so the amenities listed (hot tub and fire pit) are shared with the guests of the other houses and the hot tub is at the front door of the smallest rental space. We were not aware of this until the day before we arrived to check in. Overall, we truly enjoyed our stay and would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting!
I stayed at this lovely property during a work conference with coworkers. It was wonderful to come back after work and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The house was spectacular and had great space for all of us to have our own bathroom and the ability to have quiet time. Only concern was it is actually about 25 minutes to Sweet Briar and not 6 as advertised. Also, its advertised as dog friendly for up to 2 dogs and I was charged a fee for each one. Would suggest adding that too. All in all it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine K., North East, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
Last minute stay for a family funeral. Worked for our needs. Rooms were nice & beds comfortable. Some of the furniture in living area could use an upgrade. Everything was usable. The fridge has no shelves on the door & missing some in the freezer as well. Limited on space for groceries if staying longer. Note that it is not as close to anything as the description & map implies (not an 8 minute walk to McDonalds). I liked the peacocks that wandered and the other animals. This house is a historical house. Would love to have known the history of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot with 6 private bedrooms
My group of 6 men stayed here for a weekend while we were in town for a Men’s conference at Liberty. Each guy had his own bedroom, large bed, and private bathroom, which suited us very well. The guys loved the quiet location, rolling hills, farm animals, and quirky peacocks. This 150+ year old house with a rocking-chair-porch that faces the mountains was the perfect stay for us—we’ll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Madalyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A family celebration
Jennifer, our host, was very accommodating. The house was as presented on the website. The kitchen had everything we needed. Unfortunately the weather was very cold so we did not take much advantage of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Fairview
The house and property are beautiful. There are horses and peacocks. The furniture and beds are both beautiful and comfortable. It was the perfect space for our family. The location of the house is about 20 outside of Amherst, VA. The map on the VRBO site shows the house in town which is incorrect. The weather was very cold during our visit, and some of us were cold during our stay. This is quite common for old houses. The property owner was very helpful and communicative. We were sad to have to leave early to avoid a winter storm. All of us agreed we would go back, maybe in the Spring or Fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Beautiful Historic Country Stay
The Fairview was the perfect experience for our family visit. Tons of room, amazing views, loved the kitchen, and host was very responsive and accommodating. Great stay and we hope to make it an annual event.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023