Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers
Come experience the magic of Alone Mill! Canoe, bike, hike or just hang out by the creek!
We are a 15 minute (6 mile) drive from Lexington, Virginia, home to Washington & Lee University, Virginia Military Institute and the Virginia Horse Center. Rockbridge County Virginia is home to the Maury River, the only river in Virginia that begins & ends in the same county. Spring, summer and fall are great times for running the whitewater in Goshen Pass or tubing the flat water into Lexington. Come to the country where you can stay up late, dazzled by the stars and the Milky Way.
In the late fall & winter, enjoy our cozy cabin and a game of pool. After dark in June and July, the lightning-bug display is amazing every night! Later in the summer and fall, the tree frogs and cicadas fill the air with their songs. The cabin is right on a popular (and challenging) biking route.
The School House is located within 300 yards of a river access point locally known as Alone Mill. Upstream is my personal favorite stretch of canoeing on the Maury, it's a peaceful 5 hour ride in slow water and can be as fast as 2 hours when the river is up! You can put in at Goshen or Rockbridge Baths and walk home from the take-out.
If you're more interested in a bubbling stream, Alone Mill Creek passes within 50 feet of the front door!
Rockbridge County also has thousands of acres of National Forest and State-managed land for hunting and hiking in the mountains. The cabin is within about 6 miles of access at Goshen Pass and other spots are equally close.
Other activities at the School House include a pool table, ping pong, basketball goal and badmitton set. The yard is large and flat, perfect for a football game, and the driveway is flat also, good for the little kids to practice bike riding.
A 1 mile walk will take you to weekend wine tasting at Lexington Valley Vineyard, one of several vineyards in the county.
Keywords: House, Cabin, Guest House, Casita, Family Fun, River, Swimming Hole
Located in Lexington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lexington Valley Vineyard and The Lexington Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve and Boxerwood Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts and Stonewall Jackson Grave. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing. Visit our Lexington travel guide
Is Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers located?
This family-friendly Lexington holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lexington Valley Vineyard and Whites Hill. Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Great time, beautiful area. The kids loved the pool table and seeing the deer in the morning. The hosts provided everything we needed. We can't wait to visit again.
We had a nice relaxing stay at the schoolhouse. It has a cozy “grandma’s house” vibe, perfect for a last minute visit with my college student. We appreciated the comfortable beds and that each bedroom could adjust the baseboard heat to their own comfort level. The kitchen was equipped with what we needed, and teens/young adults enjoyed the pool table. Once you get accustomed to the roads, the trip into town is easy and scenic. True to the listing, home isn’t fancy, but it was perfect for our relaxing long weekend.
The house was spacious and clean, the host lives nearby and greeted us when we arrived. The location definitely is remote in the woods but the yard was great to let our dog roam on a long leash.
This was a wonderful place for our family to stay. Even though it was cold out, the heat worked well. The kids had fun playing in the yard and the creek. The Christmas tree was a nice touch -- made it feel like home. It was also neat reading about the history of the schoolhouse, and the community it served. We'd love to stay here again when we're back in the neighborhood.
Alone Mill Schoolhouse was very charming, had everything we needed for our stay, and the host who lived nearby was wonderful and welcoming. Check in and check out was about as easy as it gets! We were near our family wedding venue which made it nice. Breathtaking part of Virginia. Would recommend to friends and family.
Our family absolutely enjoyed staying at this beautiful property! We were in town visiting family and could not have picked a better place to stay! We will definitely be returning in the future! Charles and Sarah were amazing hosts and answered any questions we had and provided us access to the the River from their adjacent property!!
We had a lovely weekend! The house was perfect with 3 bedrooms and a den. We went to the Virginia Safari on Saturday. Grilled steaks Saturday. And had s’mores at the fire pit that evening. It was off the beaten path, but was still within 15 minutes to Walmart and Starbucks. Overall a great stay!
An amazing stay at the most adorable cabin in the woods. Sounds of a bubbling creek, cows and horses made this a peaceful retreat to get back to nature and reconnect with ourselves. We could not have asked for a more perfect mini vacation. Beautiful scenery and comfortable amenities too!
My group really enjoyed the school house. While not the most convenient location for W&L, it was a nice quiet place to escape to at the end of the night. I would describe it as shabby chic. It served all our needs and we would stay there again.
Stayed for a weekend while visiting friends in Lexington. The host, Charles, was incredibly nice and helpful, and the Schoolhouse is cute with an interesting history. Convenient to Lexington and 1 mile away from Lexington Valley Winery. Schoolhouse was clean, spacious, private, with huge yard and river running next to it.
Very fun getaway property. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, coffee makers and well heated/insulated in the wintry weather. Property is lovely for walks and must be amazing in all seasons. Close enough to Lexington for errands, far enough away to be secluded and quiet. Pool Table was a big hit!
House was exactly as pictured. Large enough for our family of 6 to be comfortable. the outside area perfect for little ones. Host was great to work with. Easy check in and out process. We will return!
There was so much unique character and history in this old schoolhouse. The setting was in the country with a little creek in the front yard. Although it was in a serene, quiet country setting Lexington was only 15 minutes away. Loved our stay!
Another mom and I spent two nights in the Alone Mill Schoolhouse while our sons enjoyed a weekend tour of VMI. The house was close to campus and offered all the conveniences we needed. The setting was beautiful! I wish we would have had more time to enjoy our surroundings! Maybe we will stay here again if our boys become cadets!
The location of the property is secluded just as we'd hope for. There's a really cute creek and fire pit to sit and enjoy nature and silence. There's plenty of space indoors for everyone not to feel too cramped together if your traveling with company. The fact we could bring our dogs with us was a huge bonus. I read reviews saying the beds were awful, they are not .they are traditional mattresses, but even my picky sleeper husband slept just fine with no a
We love the location of this property! It is older, and would be amazing if there could be one bed that was a bit larger (my husband is 6’4’’ and had a hard time,lol)
But I love the fresh air and beauty of surroundings.
Could use an updated keurig or at least some coffee for the coffee maker. It’s a haul to the store:) but overall, just fine for us!