Secluded Mountain Cabin, Lakefront, Hiking, Fishing, Relaxing

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Syria, VA

DuCard Vineyards
8 min drive
Old Rag Mountain
17 min drive
Rapidan Camp
115 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
44 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

This cozy, rustic, mountain retreat is situated on four secluded acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The cabin has a shaded deck that overlooks a serene pond full of Bream and Bass and it is only a short walk to Robinson River for great Trout fishing. A five minute drive will take you to the trail head of "White Oak Canyon Falls" or ten minutes to "Old Rag Mountain", two of Virginia's most acclaimed hiking trails, complete with water falls and rock scrambling. It is also only fifteen minutes from the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway for lovely drives or numerous other hiking trails. There are several Civil War battle sites within easy driving distance, for those history buffs in your family. The cabin is fully furnished with linens, dishes, microwave, and fireplace, etc. Dialup internet is available for those who just can't unplug. Check with your internet provider for access numbers. If something romantic, peaceful, or adventurous is what you are seeking...you have found it!

Keywords: cottage, pond, private, remote, wooded, river front, fishing, get-a-way, family, romantic, rustic, historic, wine tasting, festival, bluegrass, lodge, horseback riding,

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to DuCard Vineyards. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace and balcony
8 minutes by car from DuCard Vineyards and 14 minutes from Blue Quartz Winery

Secluded Mountain Cabin, Lakefront, Hiking, Fishing, Relaxing offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Syria cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jane or Kevin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
On a lake

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $25 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Secluded Mountain Cabin Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing

Secluded Mountain Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing Syria

Secluded Mountain Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing

Secluded Mountain Cabin Lakefront Hiking Fishing Relaxing Syria

Secluded Mountain Cabin, Lakefront, Hiking, Fishing, Relaxing Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Desiree D.

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

29 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin stay

We had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasia S.

14 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint serenity

Exceptional

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Fall Stay

We wanted to see fall colors and enjoy some cooler temperatures, and we got all that and more. The cabin is nestled in the trees and right next to a small lake, very picturesque. Check in was opening a padlock on the mailbox. The cabin is a nice size for 2 and is nicely equipped for meal prep, relaxation and unplugged enjoyment.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice trip

We enjoyed the stay - very scenic. We went to the Graves Mountain Apple Festival and hiked Old Rag.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney V.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugged Weekend

We had a great stay. It was nice to unplug for the weekend. The directions given by the host were extremely accurate and we had zero issues finding the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage

My wife and I had a great time at this cabin in Syria. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Definitely will be back for another visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Two week stay

Cabin was great, was a little concerned about the road in but it wasn’t a problem. Location to park and hikes good, luray caverns, James Madison home also worth seeing. 5 deer out the back window on Saturday. Thanks for the new deck and steps. 😊. Only suggestion would be we had salt and no pepper and no charcoal for the grill. Beds are old and we ended up using two but all in all a fun cabin.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor day weekend getaway

We had a great stay! The cabin was exactly what we were looking for. Secluded, tiny but with amenities, and close to lots hiking.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stratton D.

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Old rag hike

Wonderful stay and awesome way to escape off the grid. Peaceful location and great fishing in the pond (steps from the cabin).

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic, but cozy and charming and met our needs

The cabin is basic and could probably use some updating on a few things, But it seemed the host gave a good deal of thought to making sure that Guests would have what they need. The suggestions to rely on printed turn-by-turn instructions to find the property instead of relying on GPS got me a little lost arriving. If you have set your g p s before getting close to the cabin, you'll probably make out just fine. But there is no cellular service in the area of the cabin on either t mobile or verizon, So take that into consideration when planning. Once there, though, we had everything we needed. First shower was cold, but I found the breaker box and turned the hot water back on there. There was a note in a welcome guide on the coffee table saying that we would need to engage the hot water heater breaker. But I didn't realize it until a day or so into our visit. Some are cooling was provided by a single window unit air conditioner, Located at the opposite end of the cabin, from the bedrooms. With the bedroom doors closed, A/C unit provided limited comfort unless set very cold. The bedrooms are an open design which does allow some airflow over the walls, below the cabin ceiling, so that was a help. Cabin was convenient to old rag mountain, Our hiking destination and that worked well for us. We had one or two days with rain, But the cabin was comfy and cozy for an afternoon of reading to pass the time. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert S.

10 Jul 2024

Be Careful...

The cabin is well located to the Madison County, VA area and it is secluded. However, it's old, crusty & musty and a bit overdue for a make over. Kinda reminds me of an old boy scout camp. The biggest issue, however, is access to the cabin itself. I would have to advise anyone with any mobility issue at all to think carefully before renting. The approaches are steep, many high rise steps that are made from concrete blocks and in very poor deteriorated condition. And there's no way to position your vehicle directly next to the cabin entrance doors for unloading & loading. So if you must rent here, I'd strongly advise packing very lightly or you'll be dragging your gear up and down over the damaged concrete steps. It's a slip & fall lawyers dream really. We left a day early as a result.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unplugging in VA

It was wonderful to disconnect and spend time in this cabin! GREAT please to go to unwind in the mountains without the stress of camping. The hosts sent us directions prior which helped as we got into the area. 5 days was not enough to do all the things! Especially with fourth of July in the mix. Thinking of returning in the fall ... but we were able to eat at some local restraunts, tour Luray caverns, drive on Skyline drive, and spend as much time as possible outside! The VRBO info / page was a little confusing with contradicting amenities but Jane quickly answered my messages to answer any questions!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

The cabin was awesome!! It had a small but extremely nice pond and picnic area. The pup really enjoyed the trees and being able to run around.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

james c., Wheeling, WV

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very remote

Great place but could use better directions and a deep clean

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

13 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Un plug

Great cabin to relax and in plug with nature

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

The property was easy to find based on the hosts instructions and the cabin was just as pictured. Very clean with everything we needed for the weekend. Would stay here again and recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael t.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Quiet and lonely was the reason to stay here and it did not disappoint. Will be staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin L.

19 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Off Grit

We had a wonderful time relaxing. The cabin was perfect for us. We hiked the trails and enjoyed the Yoder's market for lunch. Friendly people all around. Definetly coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Was nice to unplug for a couple days to just play games and fish with the kids. Very quiet and relaxing time for the 4 of us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Blacksburg, Virginia

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We had a really nice time. Enjoyed doing some hiking in the area and spending a weekend with my family. Thank you for the opportunity.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

8 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean cabin, lots of fun!

Really enjoyed our stay at ORMC. The checkin process was simple and the cabin was very clean. Had no issues whatsoever. Had a great time fishing, hiking, and swimming in the surrounding area. Will likely return at some point!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley W.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Welcoming Stay

The property is remote but check-in directions provided by the hosts were clear and easy to follow. The cabin was clean and had plenty of linens and towels, along with a reasonably well-stocked kitchenette. Overall, a lovely stay - note there is internet or cellphone service!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy new year's getaway

We had a lovely new year's weekend tucked away in Jane's cozy cabin. Her directions and instructions to get to and get in the cabin are very good, given that you will lose cell signal about 5-6 miles away from the cabin. My gps did still work correctly, but be prepared not to rely on it. There are also a good number of steps to get to the cabin from the driveway. This isn't a place for anyone with mobility issues. That said, we had the best time unplugging, just watching movies, going for walks around the pond, watching deer and other wildlife go about their day. It was not a big deal to get back to Madison for groceries. And Graves Mountain Lodge and a little deli are very close by. It was perfect for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway!

The cabin is very cozy and private, although there are neighbors but no one too close. It is very dated and better not suited for kids under 4 yrs of age ( because of the wood stove location and outlets) The pond view is very pretty. We visited a few local wineries. Overall, we had a very relaxed stress-free weekend. We would definitely return. I bet fall is beautiful there. It is not handicapped accessible.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024