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Beautiful rural setting cottage

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Galax, VA
  • Place, Crooked Creek Fish Management Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Cranks Motor Car Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rex Theater
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Galax

Located in Galax, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Crooked Creek Fish Management Area and Rex Theater. .This vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Old Cranks Motor Car Museum and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Wayne Henderson's Workshop.
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Creek Fish Management Area - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Old Cranks Motor Car Museum - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rex Theater - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Wayne Henderson's Workshop - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 17 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz #601 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪R.J.'s Pizza & Subs - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful rural setting cottage

Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. One bedroom, King bed, full kitchen, living room, fully furnished vacation getaway. Whatever you can you imagine you may need to settle in, this place has it! Beautiful country setting with pond on acreage. Come stay and enjoy being close to kayaking, hiking, driving the parkway, wineries, etc. Non-Smoking and well behaved and house trained pets welcome. Stay a night or as long as you want! Special weekly rates available. Super clean!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non-Smokers Only! Not even outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: 2 well behaved and house trained. SEE NOTES BELOW.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: May allow if planned with Owner
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Beautiful rural setting cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an awesome property. Very clean. Our dog really enjoyed the large yard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our short stay, very beautiful location, host was very accommodating and friendly and house was extremely clean. We will definitely be back again and we plan to stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
House was very clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay! Will definitely be back. We love the Galax area and the people are so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visitPerfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was just the right size and very homey. It was convenient to get to shopping and going to the areas we wanted to check out, like Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline and also checked out the Apple House. Just some day trips. We also went to Mount Airy "Mayberry", which was fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Q., Palm Coast, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cathy & Craig are always so welcoming and just great host . We stayed at their place several times and will keep coming back . The home is warm and charming and pet friendly, and our fur babies just love the open space in the rear yard .. thank you for allowing us to use your home . Edward & Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting. Close to town with.good access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River Trail. Everything we needed for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a wonderful stay. Hosts are welcoming. Cottage is spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little place, very clean with everything you need for a stay. Host was very nice and responsive. Will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at this property numerous times and as always everything is clean and inviting. Kathy is a wonderful host and communicator. This is our go-to location when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very impressed! Very clean and they have thought of everything for us and our sweet puppy. We will make this our stop every time we travel to visit family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place and great amenities-we had a terrific time and enjoyed our stay at Shepherd’s Rest. The hosts were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication from host, gorgeous place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country setting close to Galax

The country setting was very enjoyable but yet still close to Galax and the Blue Ridge Music Center. Property was very clean and the owner thought of everything we needed. We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, McCormick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings - pond/field. Great big bed. Quick ride to Galax and Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing, Extremely clean, Kitchen sufficiently furnished,Spacious parkingNice quite neighborhood We enjoyed our stay very much.We will visit this rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

Well maintained home situated on a park like setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had fun

The location was close to town. The house was clean. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Q., Palm Coast, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Just beautiful

My wife and I travel from Florida to NY several times a year . And we just love this place . It’s spacious.very clean and the bed is soooo comfortable. You can hear the cows and watch the ducks in the pond This is our regular stop when it’s available. Thank you for another wonderfull stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025