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Underground, riverfront home, 3 bedrooms on the James River in Amherst County

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3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Madison Heights, VA
  • Liberty University
  • Virginia University of Lynchburg
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg College
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Madison Heights

When you stay at this vacation home in Madison Heights, you'll be 11 minutes by foot from James River. .This vacation home is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Liberty University and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Izaak Walton Park.
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What's nearby

  • Virginia University of Lynchburg - 32 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Lynchburg City Stadium - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Sweet Briar College - 34 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Lynchburg College - 35 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - 54 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 35 min drive
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vitos Pizza Truck - ‬41 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.

Underground, riverfront home, 3 bedrooms on the James River in Amherst County

Built in 1979, Roby’s Cave offers a peaceful and memorable place to stay. Located on the James River in Amherst County this unique underground, riverfront home on 125 acres of farm land, features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, living room and laundry room. River access for all guests. Frequent wildlife sightings include deer, bear, turkey, beavers and eagles. Come enjoy the river, watching trains pass by and taking in all that nature has to offer.

River access is available to all guests.
Swim at your own risk.
Please remember to bring shoes that you can wear in the river to protect your feet.
If fishing, you will need a current fishing license.

Kayak rental available for additional fee of $25/item per stay. We have six kayaks available.
Paddle/life jackets included.
Must sign wavier to rent.

Hunting rights for deer or turkey available for additional fee of $50 per hunter per day.
You will need current hunting license.
Must sign waiver to hunt.

Electric golf cart available for additional fee of $25 per day. Seats 4 people and is equipped with seatbelts. Enjoy a scenic drive down to the river. Please do not drive in grass at/around house or in the fields.
Must sign wavier to drive/ride in golf cart.

Please message me if interested in any of these items listed above.


Guests are able and welcome to access:

-Underground house
-mowed property around house (regarding the hayfield all around-please don’t drive car/golf cart in this)
-all gravel roads down to river
-2 mowed spaces on the river bank (please don’t travel to neighboring areas at river-we live down hill from Roby’s Cave and will be happy to show you our space on the river)

Please do NOT drive (car or golf cart) on grass at/around the house or in the fields.

There is a garage on property near home-owner may need use of garage during your stay.


25-30 minutes to Lynchburg
25-30 minutes to town of Amherst /Madison Heights

NEARBY COLLEGES

•Sweet Briar College ~14 miles/35 minute drive
•Randolph College ~17 miles/35 minute drive
•Liberty University ~20 miles/35 minute drive
•University of Lynchburg ~16 miles/35 minute drive
•Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) ~19 miles/34 minute drive
•University of Virginia~59 miles/1.5 hour drive
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gina and Lance Roby

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

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