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Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Simple. Rustic. Luxury.

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

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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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
  • 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

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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 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Simple. Rustic. Luxury

About the area

Map
Monterey, VA

What's nearby

  • Green Bank Observatory - 40 min drive
  • Green Bank Telescope - 46 min drive
  • Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - 48 min drive
  • Cass Scenic Railroad - 53 min drive
  • Snowshoe Mountain - 92 min drive

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 108 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple. Rustic. Luxury. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple. Rustic. Luxury.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Simple. Rustic. Luxury. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 25 mi (40 km) of Maple Museum, Green Bank Observatory and Sugar Tree Country Store. Green Bank Telescope and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Simple. Rustic. Luxury. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and wonderful people!
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain get away
Very nice quit relaxing vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B., Laurel, MD

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping with Deer
Very peaceful and secluded!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stargazing
Perfect spot for stargazing! The area is so beautiful and Pat and Val are so nice and accommodating! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Getaway
Property owners woh operated a small business adjacent to the cabin were were helpful and friendly . Cabin was pleasant , abundant deer, nice fire pit along the creek and plenty of firewood on site. The spa was terrific. You are pretty remote so stock up on provisions before setting up there . Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We had a great time and we are looking forward to returning! We enjoyed learning about the process of making maple and hickory syrups, exploring the area and finding trails to hike, as well as spending time relaxing at the cabin. We left wishing we had more time to spend there, so we plan to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cabin stay
It was like being in the middle of a postcard! The cabin comes equipped with everything you may need. We enjoyed sitting by the creek and listening to the water run over the rocks. So relaxing!! Already reserved for next year 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Such a beautiful cottage and location right on a quiet little creek! Lovely getaway. It was everything we hoped for and more! The well-stocked kitchen was great the wood-burning stove in the living room made everything so cozy in the fire pit outside along with the hot tub… It was just wonderful! We’re already planning a return visit. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022