Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Monterey, VA

Green Bank Telescope
46 min drive
Cass Scenic Railroad
53 min drive
Snowshoe Mountain
92 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
108 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Located in beautiful Highland County, Virginia nestled in a grove of sugar maples between Back Creek and Little Mountain. Wake up to valley views which are likely to include deer grazing in the meadow, hummingbirds at the feeder, or a Bald eagle or great blue heron fishing along the creek. This 28 acre property includes a sunny meadow with beautiful mountain views, picnic table by the creek and a mountain to climb!

The tastefully decorated cabin includes a master bedroom with queen bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, one bathroom with laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, open living/dining area with cozy wood stove, a covered porch and a deck with hot tub and outdoor dining area with a gas grill. At the Cabin on Back Creek, you can enjoy the stars which light up the night sky, bird-watching, walking, or just relaxing with a book in the hammock, on the porch, or on the deck. In the early spring, we make maple syrup at the sugar house located adjacent to the Cabin. You are invited to watch (and smell!) the process of turning 50 gallons of sugar water into a gallon of pure maple syrup - or you can help us if you would like!

There are a variety of hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities nearby, and access to both the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests is nearby.

The Cabin is located 16 miles from the quaint town of Monterey. Walking tours, galleries and shops, restaurants, beautiful mountain views, and friendly people make Highland County special all year round. Throughout the year, Monterey hosts numerous special events, the largest of which is the Highland County Maple Festival on the second and third weekends in March.

Located about 30 miles from Snowshoe Ski Resort, skiing, snowboard and tubing are available in season. Also nearby is the narrow-gauge railroad at Cass, West Virginia and the National Radio Observatory at Green Bank, WV.

Twenty miles south of the Cabin on Back Creek in neighboring Bath County are the towns of Warm Springs and Hot Springs, home to the historic Homestead resort and the Jefferson Pools mineral baths (currently being restored). These neighboring towns offer fine dining, golf, skiing/snowboarding, shopping, antiquing, chamber music at Garth Newel and a variety of art galleries.

The Cabin on Back Creek offers a peaceful retreat, surrounded by a variety of recreational opportunities. The Cabin is located on a working farm. Please be aware that we do offer tours (and sales) at our sugar house which is sited adjacent to the Cabin. There may be some activities there during your stay. In the fall, we make apple butter, and in the spring we make maple syrup. Bottling our syrup is a (sporadic) year-round activity

Keywords: Restful retreat in the Allegheny mountains, Cabin, Hot Tub, Pets Welcome

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Maple Museum. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
19 miles (30.6 km) from Maple Museum and 20 miles (32.2 km) from Green Bank Observatory

Simple. Rustic. Luxury. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Monterey cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Valerie & Pat Lowry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
On the waterfront

Things to do

Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Spelunking 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 864 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 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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 and a first aid kit

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.

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Simple. Rustic. Luxury

Simple. Rustic. Luxury. Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

11 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect tranquil getaway

Perfect location and super cozy cabin. Ideal for a weekend getaway from the city. Super clean and tidy, great amenities and very friendly hosts. Almost forgot the maple syrup, delicious so be sure to pick some up from their small shop near the cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chryssie T.

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay at the cabin at back creek

Very Wonderful! Very peaceful! Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place.

Just what we needed and just what we expected. Nice little cabin on the stream, very cozy and relaxing. Friendly renters and the maple syrup is amazing make sure to bring extra money to spend in the store!! Been staying in highland my whole life over 40 years and this place really gives you a a taste of the community. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Trip

We enjoyed this little piece of heaven. This fulfilled all that we were looking for. All the area outside was so peaceful and relaxing. We would definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It is a great property! Fire pit by the creek at night incredible. Extremely comfortable. A special place. W

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah W.

4 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and wonderful people!

Amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain get away

Very nice quit relaxing vacation spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B., Laurel, MD

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and relaxing

The property was beautiful, our puppies loved being able run around and explore! The stars at night were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub while star-gazing. Make sure to open the freezer from the right side of the door as the handle makes you think it just pulls out. We'll plan to return sometime!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bry R.

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome God's Place

The Cabin was very Peaceful and clean and communicating with the Owner was great. We will be coming back when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie V.

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax and enjoy

The cabin is perfect: tastefully furnished, well equipped, easily heatable. The location is picture-perfect: nature at its most beautiful. - We stayed for more than three weeks. And loved it so much that we are thinking about coming back. It‘s a bit far from Switzerland, but worth it.

Stayed 25 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Maple Festival

Enjoyed the cavin as always. Cabin and surroundings are absolutely beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heath V.

23 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleeping with Deer

Very peaceful and secluded!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

28 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Getaway

Well stocked cabin. Beautiful setting. No cell service but there is WiFi. We met Pat the owner. He was very welcoming!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Life

The cabin was in the perfect location to unwind. I enjoyed the solitude. I loved the way each room in the cabin had its on theme. Building a fire in the evenings made the cabin such a cozy place. I would love to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy weekend getaway!

We had a lovely time at the cabin! It was the perfect home base for lots of outdoor adventures in the area. The hot tub and woodburning stove were perfect to come back to. It was a very cozy weekend. We'd love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A great getaway!

If your looking to get away from city hustle and bustle this is the place for you! But a heads up for city folk, a good bit of the drive is winding country roads without road lines. Cabin is right next to the creek and there is a very nicely mowed walking path along the creek which made for wonderful easy morning walks. The fire pit and hot tub are fantastic! Only negatives were minor. The creek bank is a very steep drop so there's no safe way to get down to the water when the creek is running low(as it was during our stay). As mentioned in the description, The sugar house is very visible from the front pourch of the cabin. It can not be seen from the back deck/hot tub which is nice. This wasn't an issue for us but if you're looking for 100% seclusion this may not be the place for you. Lastly the back deck is in direct sun during the late morning and afternoon so gets quite warm and it is not well lit so we had to use a flashlight to grill after dark. Again we found these things to be minor and did not deter us from leaving a 5 star review!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven

This was our 2nd stay at the Cabin at Back Creek. We absolutely love the cabin and location. Pat & Valerie are down to earth people who truly love to share their cabin and the maple making process with others. Valerie has the cabin stocked in the kitchen very well. Cooking meals there was easy. There are places to take a drive to, like up through Blue Grass or over to Green Bank or Cass, WV. But most of all hanging out at the cabin away from the crazy day to day life is the best. Sit out at night on the side deck and catch the awesome views of the stars (we even counted over 30 satellites on one night). We plan to stay here again in the future. Highland County had so much beauty to take in.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

The cabin and property are amazing. Incredible views and the owners were great! Highly recommended if your truly looking to get away from a busy lifestyle.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd stay this year

This has definitely become one of our favorite places and somewhere we plan to visit regularly in the coming years

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace, Glorious Peace

Perfect place to unplug. The cabin was lovely and the property beautiful. Val and Pat gave us plenty of privacy. If you are looking for somewhere to hole up and enjoy nature for a few days, I couldn't offer a better place. 10/10. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. Unbelievable scenery. Lots of cows. It was great. Cannot wait for next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

We spent the weekend of Highland County Maple Festival at the Cabin at Back Creek. It was away from the crowds of the festival but just a short 20 minute drive away from the center of the action. The cabin was relaxing, clean, comfortable, and tranquil. We had everything we needed and didn’t feel like we needed to go out for amenities or necessities. The instructions for check in and check out were clear and concise and very easy to follow. We will definitely recommend to others and we will return as well! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace, Tranquility, and awesome Hospitality

The stay was amazing. Not sure what else to say. Pat and Valerie have a beautiful cabin. Not much you need to do other than show up and relax. Learning about the process of making maple syrup was great. Their maple syrups were tasty. Monterey was a beautiful, rural town. Breakfast at Claire’s cakes in town was great and the Mennonite’s bakery (Jackson River Bakery and Deli) was a treat… you won’t get better doughnuts or hand pies (or any other treats). The creek running along the property, the star gazing in the hot tub, sitting on the porch just taking it in, and everything else made this a memorable experience. We are already planning our next trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob D., Kingston

14 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect ++++

We loved staying at this cabin, and we loved the remote location. Very quiet. It was very comfortable, the beds and other furniture are in excellent condition, and we slept well. The owners have a sugar shack next door, but they mind their business, and it was fun to visit the sugar shack. Pat and Valerie are very down to earth people, and you can buy maple syrup and other items from their shop. When I head down to this area again, this will be our first choice to stay. PS, be sure to visit Jackson River Bakery and Deli, they have the best sandwiches and some groceries, and are only a couple of miles from the cabin. I wish I would have stopped in on day one.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023