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Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views!

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A wooden deck with a swing chair, a view of a green landscape with hills, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with teal cabinetry, a central island, and a gas stove.
A modern kitchen with teal cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a welcoming 'WELCOME' sign.
A single-story house with a green door, white siding, and a porch with two windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a large refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Buchanan, VA
  • Place, Wilson Warehouse / Community House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Buchanan Swinging Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Safari Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Buchanan

With a stay at this vacation home in Buchanan, you'll be on a river, just a 1-minute walk from Jefferson National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from James River. .This vacation home is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Virginia Safari Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Buchanan Swinging Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Wilson Warehouse / Community House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Buchanan Swinging Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 15 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Virginia Safari Park - 21 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Liberty University - 55 min drive - 49.6 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foot of the Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪North Star Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Times Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Rhein River Inn German Restaurant & Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views!

Fully renovated cottage! Best kayaking and canoeing on the upper James River! 300 ft riverfront for fishing. Large open back deck with mountain views. Perfect for grillin' and chillin'. Wonderful hiking, Peaks of Otter and Apple Orchard Falls.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

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 (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $50 per pup

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Upper bunk is for ages 10 and older only

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Getaway and relax! Enjoy the James River with mountain views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had another amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. It feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Very modern. Small bed for couples. Very buggy outside. Overall a great weekend with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Very inviting space

We loved it and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great place and well put together
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

GREAT place to stay

This property was perfect and the location was great and so close to The Virginia Safari Park. We enjoyed swinging on the back porch and enjoying the view and back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Alison C.

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

Family vacation

Great location for our family vacation, we came from Alabama and Delaware. Enjoyed the accommodations and local park for the grandkids. Location was convenient for day trips to Roanoke and Natural Bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

manoj v.

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

Perfect Vacation

We enjoyed the stay in every aspect. House was newly renovated and has all the essentials for cooking and comfortable stay. very close to all attractions in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Nice stay in Buchanan

Enjoyed the home very much - we enjoyed the accessibility of the home and the porch. It was wonderful for our family of four. Very comfortable beds, great kitchen and dining areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cheryl w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice surprise to have the river in the back yard. The beds were so comfortable and so much room in the kitchen and dining area. The back deck was so nice to hang out on. We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nat was one of the most helpful hosts I’ve ever interacted with. He gave us so many recommendations on things to do, where to eat as well as details about the house and area, which made planning for the trip that much easier. House is located right off the blue ridge parkway for easy access to hikes and right down the street from twin river outfitters. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

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

Lovely Home In Buchanan

A nicely updated home throughout, we especially loved the kitchen and back porch. The location was good, the view was great and the host very helpful. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a weekend at the house with family. Walked to a coffee shop. Fished on the river. The house is very well equipped…everything you could need. Great communication with the owner throughout. We plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

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

Wonderful Property

The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. The location allowed us easy access to The Blue Ridge Parkway and Natural Bridge. Communication with the owner was excellent and check in a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly 10/10. Lovely remodeled house that's clean, comfortable and well-stocked. We had everything we needed and then some. The back porch is a huge bonus and we loved the games and floats. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great, clean house!

Met some buddies for a golf trip, this house was in great condition, slept all four adults comfortably and had some nice hang out areas. The owner is a great host and offered a lot of details about the home and the local area. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurice R.

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

Outstanding

Great place! Bring your friends and family and go enjoy the James River!! We had a blast and Nat is amazing to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Location to Chill

A beautiful location that allowed our family at attend a college graduation, a navy commissioning, and a beautiful wedding. It was always nice for our family to come back here each night to relax!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marey S.

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

Great weekend getaway

This was a fantastic weekend getaway. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked for our family of four and three friends. The house is conveniently located near Natural Bridge. We enjoyed canoeing and hiking. The covered porch was also great for relaxing in the evening. Highly recommended for family vacations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Quaint house on the Beautiful James

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautifully renovated home, we were literally provided with everything we needed making our visit more pleasant. Thank you Nat for being a spectacular host! We have booked again in November 👍
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We stayed for a weekend to celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday. Home was very clean and completely updated. Home is convenient to Lexington, hiking and Blue Ridge Parkway. Good dining options only a short drive away. Can also walk to a few dining options in town. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay in the Shenandoah Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Vacation/Birthday Weekend

We traveled in to celebrate our son’s birthday who lives in Roanoke, Virginia. He was able to stay with us and we went fishing and just enjoyed time together at this great property. The house has everything you need. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Fantastic Fall Getaway

We felt like we were at home, only better. The porch swing was a big hit with the entire family - perfect for enjoying a gorgeous view. Very well stocked kitchen. This was a great place for us for parents weekend at VMI. We enjoyed exploring Buchanan and the James River. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Short weekend

Beautifully renovated property adjacent to river with many outdoor activities nearby. Must do the Twin River kayak trip. Beautiful scenery and peaceful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024