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A grassy outdoor area with wooden Adirondack chairs arranged around a fire pit. - Beautiful rural setting cottage (Galax)
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a mirror, and floral artwork on the wall. - Beautiful rural setting cottage (Galax)
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a rug. There is a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs. Sunflowers are on a table in the foreground. - Beautiful rural setting cottage (Galax)
A large pond surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees, with a house and a small building nearby. - Beautiful rural setting cottage (Galax)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker, a sink, and a dishwasher. - Beautiful rural setting cottage (Galax)
Nestled in a beautiful country setting, this Blue Ridge retreat offers a fully furnished vacation getaway with everything you need to settle in. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and driving the parkway nearby or simply unwind on the acreage with a pond view. A full kitchen and living room provide ample space to relax.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Beautiful rural setting cottage

  • Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. One bedroom, King bed, full kitchen, living room, fully furnished vacation getaway. Whatever you can you imagine you may need to settle in, this place has it! Beautiful country setting with pond on acreage. Come stay and enjoy being close to kayaking, hiking, driving the parkway, wineries, etc. Non-Smoking and well behaved and house trained pets welcome. Stay a night or as long as you want! Special weekly rates available. Super clean!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non-Smokers Only! Not even outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets not allowed on furniture nor bed. Must notify owner if you are bringing a pet and $20 cleaning free left in unit upon check out. Thank you!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 well behaved and house trained. SEE NOTES BELOW.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
May allow if planned with Owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-Smokers Only! Not even outside

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: 6
Note from host: May allow if planned with Owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Located in Galax, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crooked Creek Fish Management Area and Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area, while Rex Theater and Old Cranks Motor Car Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Galax travel guide
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Galax, VA

What's nearby

  • Crooked Creek Fish Management Area
    10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Old Cranks Motor Car Museum
    11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rex Theater
    11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Wayne Henderson's Workshop
    12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • City of Galax Municipal Golf Course
    14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sheetz #601
    15 min drive
  • Circle K
    12 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Starbucks
    15 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful rural setting cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful rural setting cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful rural setting cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful rural setting cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful rural setting cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Crooked Creek Fish Management Area, Rex Theater and Old Cranks Motor Car Museum. Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Beautiful rural setting cottage Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was very clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay! Will definitely be back. We love the Galax area and the people are so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just the right size and very homey. It was convenient to get to shopping and going to the areas we wanted to check out, like Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline and also checked out the Apple House. Just some day trips. We also went to Mount Airy "Mayberry", which was fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a great one night stay - was very convenient the property was dog friendly and the bed was very comfortable. easy communication with host as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We needed an easy overnight stay on a trip to visit family with our dog. Check in and out was very simple. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. Getting into town and to the highway was pretty easy. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick anniversary trip

Beautiful cottage plenty of spa cce, pretty surrounding area with close good proximity to town wildlife down at the pond
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

Everything about my stay was top notch. The property was the cleanest I ever had the pleasure of visiting. The owner got back to me immediately during the initial contact and made the coordination as simple as possible. I will definitely stay again when I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a 5 star rental.... clean, comfortable - every comfort thought of - I can only say that anybody passing througfh or nearby Galax looking for a rental - you wont be disppointed in this one!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings - pond/field. Great big bed. Quick ride to Galax and Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Stayed one night on a long drive from Toronto to Florida. Exactly what i was looking for - a comfortable, clean place. It's very charming, the hosts are great, and it was better than the pictures. Super quiet, and very comfortable bed. Would definitely stay here sgain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had fun

The location was close to town. The house was clean. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and cozy cottage!

Beautiful setting and perfect amenities for a little getaway! Comfy bed, super clean, and relaxing setting. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage near Galax

We love staying in this cottage. It’s perfect for a couple to enjoy a weekend or even a lengthy visit. The house is furnished well and is decorated perfectly. The rooms are large and the porch is a perfect for relaxing and enjoying the country view. The location is convenient to all attractions in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant!!

The bed was very comfortable and the sheets and pillows were luxurious. It was a pleasant overnight stay! It's conveniently located near Rex Theater where we enjoyed the Bluegrass concert last evening. We would happily stay here again for a quiet getaway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful/cozy

We only stayed over night but it was perfect! Everything was so clean and cozy! We will be back. We loved the view and that we could bring our pups.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Excellent location near the Blue Ridge Music Center on the parkway. It was very easy to get back and forth and great scenery on the parkway and the drive back and forth to the cottage. My wife and I came for a concert at the Center Saturday night and enjoyed the noon time music at the center during the days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

This property is perfect for a relaxing stay. The cabin is spotless, quiet, easy to find, and comfortable. It feels like you are miles away from everything but, in reality, it is only a short drive to restaurants and area attractions. I hope to return and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L. David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Wonderful, We will Stay Again

Everything was great. The house, location, porch, lake, chairs at the lake, picnic area, internet, parking, driveway, proximity to Galax, stores, restaurants and cute downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Birthday Weekend

We have stayed with Kathy several times and her homes never disappoint. They are clean and welcoming in a beautiful rural setting. The fact that they are the closest rentals to our son and DIL is the icing on the cake. Kathy is excellent at communication and I know we will stay at Shepherd's Rest again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional property

Fantastic very clean house that allows dogs. The property and house are great. Everything we needed was there. The property is so nice for your dog. We would definitely stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shepherds Place

We stayed one night the house is the best place we have stayed. We feel safe and secure our dog loves the yard. Kitchen is stocked well. House is clean and comfortable. We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gale R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

We have stayed in the cottage a number of times. As always it is immaculate. The area around it is lovely. We will keep coming back! Gale and Tom Robins
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L. David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great as Always

A very wonderful stay, by the pond, in the mountains of VA. Great as always. We will stay there every chance we get. The owner is so helpful and attentive. Dave, Con and "IKE"
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pond was down the hill - full of Bass fish we caught 10-15 within an hour of casting - comfortable bed - private - beautiful scenery - deer almost at the front door - easy TV controls- 8 minutes from town- restaurants etc... we plan on coming back again next year and staying longer - we loved it, Great Anniversary trip !!! Thank you to the owners for a perfect weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

blue ridge parkway stay

There was a reservation glitch & we were moved to a similar location, which turned out alright. The owner was on site and very apologetic, even offering us an extra night (which we were unable to stay for). It's a very nice setting and our stay was comfortable. We would consider staying there again & maybe bringing another couple along to stay in the sister space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kick back and relax

Great property for chilling. Quiet, peaceful…easy to find and not too far from grocery, restaurants, and adventure. Very clean and comfortable. We would have loved to stay longer but our vacation itinerary didn’t allow. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024