250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains - Newport

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Summer Sunset: View down the valley from side deck - photo taken by guest

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Location
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Newport, VA

Cascade Falls34 min drive
Virginia Tech University34 min drive
Lane Stadium34 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3: Shared Bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

Bedroom # 1; en suite bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

Bedroom # 2: Adjoining bath (tub/shower combo)

1 King Bed

Bedrooms #4 Shared bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom # 1, main level, en suite

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bedroom # 2, main level, adjoining bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedrooms 3 & 4, Upstairs, shared bath

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains

Blacksburg & Virginia Tech just 14 miles. Located in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 268 acres. Spectacular views of beautiful surrounding mountains & rolling valley below. 4bd, 3ba; RATES: 2 night minimum; $450/night weekends & holidays; $595/night football; $1795/week; April 1 - Aug 20: $3750/month. Special Winter rates. Please ask. Spring VT Graduation: $ 2,488.50/week (7 night min) Currently waitlisted for 2025.

Experience stilled time surrounded by the peaceful solitude of nature from the great room of our inviting fully-furnished & well-equipped, cedar, fieldstone & glass home.

An amazing place to gather family & friends for Virginia Tech sporting events, graduations, class reunions, moving in your freshman & visiting your upperclassman. Also perfect for your family reunions, bride or groom's retreat, and honeymoons. Or why wait for a special occasion? Just come and enjoy a relaxing & refreshing vacation with family and friends! With awesome outdoor adventures nearby including the Appalachian Trail that adjoins our property. We are very fortunate to have the beautiful Kelly Knob AT hike right in our backyard. If you brave the initial steep half-mile, you are rewarded with a lovely rolling hike in woods capped off with a spectacular view of the New River Valley. If you are feeling hearty you can start the hike without any driving straight from the farm house.

You are going to love being here! It is incredibly beautiful & wonderfully peaceful! Listen to the creek flowing & the birds singing and the breeze blowing. The sunsets down the valley & the brilliant once in a lifetime views of the stars in the night-sky are awe-inspiring. You can hike anywhere on the land & there are spectacular views from every vantage point. Picnic on the meadows & explore the creeks & park-like woods.
While at Blackberry Morning, experience fun outdoor adventures!

PLEASE NOTE that we have a resident in the basement studio apartment. We like to have someone trust-worthy living on the premises since this is our family home and farm and it is very special to us!

Matthew Blair, (26) is a PhD candidate in Environmental Science at VATech. The apartment does have a separate outside entrance and Matt will be very respectful of your presence in the house and your right to privacy and a quiet and non-intrusive Retreat stay. But he will be happy to chat with you about the area or answer questions you might have or help you out in any way that he can while you're there.
I have found Matt to be an exceptional young man - very mature, responsible, considerate and friendly. Please see his photo among the Retreat photos.

Property manager

Sara & Suzy

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Living room w/ entrance to 4th "nook room" (w/ pull-out bed & privacy doors)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are always welcome!

Events

No events allowed

Please see Guest Policies attachment.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

WE ARE ADAMENT ABOUT OUR NO SMOKING POLICY!

ABSOLUTELY no smoking or vaping. NO firearms permitted on site.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Please see Guest Policies attachment.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number HA-259527

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lyric Theatre and Giles County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Giles Country Club and Beliveau Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Women’s Softball Field or Soccer/Lacrosse Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newport, VA

What's nearby

Cascade Falls - 34 min drive
Virginia Tech University - 34 min drive
Lane Stadium - 34 min drive
Cassell Coliseum - 34 min drive
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery - 35 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Harvest - 25 min drive
The Mountain Lake Conservancy - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jefferson National Forest and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Cascade Falls. New River Outdoor Co and New River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

22 Apr 2024

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

Extraordinary Retreat at the Farm House

This was our first visit, and we have had a wonderful vacation! The Hosts have thought of everything, and more, so much more! All of the comforts of home and a high end resort all wrapped together. Complete chef and baker’s kitchen; extra extra towels, pillows, sheets, pillows, comforters; cut up wood for fires; washer & dryer; extra bathrooms & with girls & Me we use them; charging bank in the kitchen; books & books; sooo many games also; and comfy beds & furniture. The Den had an amazing large TV & is where my husband unwound from the day while I joined him, or I read in the quiet of the front room. Be sure to take a walk around the property! One day we had paper boat races down the creek that runs through the yard! Our daughter goes to Virginia Tech, and it was an easy drive to and from campus for both her and us! We grocery shopped the first day, then made all of our own meals at “home”. Sat outside watching the sunset! Loved standing on the porch waving my daughter in as I saw her car turning onto the drive, making her way to this home away from home. I would give this a billion stars, it was out of this world a wonderful place to stay! Thank you so much for everything. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., Tallahassee, FL USA

7 Nov 2023

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

Great mountain get away house

Did a girlfriend's weekend here. It was a great house and a great location. Very comfortable and well stocked. Very convenient to hiking trails and restaurant options in Blacksburg. Host was very responsive to any questions I had. Would definitely stay here again if I was in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal P.

25 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Stay!!

Amazing property and awesome stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

28 May 2023

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

Beautiful views, peaceful

The views of the mountains and babbling stream nearby were so peaceful. Just a short 20 minute drive to Blacksburg made this a perfect location for our multigenerational group to gather for VT's graduation. The beds were super comfortable and the house had everything we needed. Great communication.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

4 Dec 2022

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

You will never want to leave

Suzy’s place was a wonderful home for our family (from many States) to gather for Thanksgiving week. The home was so comfortable and clean with very comfortable beds and plenty of linens. The kitchen was used everyday with everything we needed to cook for our family. There was so many games to play and books to read for days. A wood burning fireplace welcomed us around the dinner table. The Family room with their 70 inch cable TV was perfect for watching Football and all the Hallmark Christmas movies. The grounds was surrounded with absolutely beautiful sunsets and mountains views. There was plenty of parking for all my family and and the neighbors were very friendly. We will be back and stay longer next time. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay in a family home in beautiful Clover Hollow.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sara & Suzy

My husband and I purchased this beautiful farmland property on our honeymoon! He was a new Assistant Professor in M.E. at VT and I was a late-blooming student in University Honors/English. We were blessed with the birth of our two sons six and nine years later. We built our new family home, now Blackberry Morning Retreat, in 1988. Our family shared many wonderful years together in this sacred place. We are all Hokies: Hal, M.E. 1960; Suzy, U.H./English 1974; Brooks, U.H/M.E. 1997; Shane, U.H./Biology & Political Science 2003.

Why they chose this property

Hal & I fell in love with the farm on our first visit - on our honeymoon - looking for a place to make our home together. On that beautiful Spring day in April, 1969, we walked together up the mountain, sat on a big rock and looked down the valley at that incredible view - and knew this was where we wanted to be - forever.

What makes this property unique

Stunningly beautiful views and wonderfully peaceful environment on a private farm (268 acres) with a contemporary cedar, fieldstone & glass house that wraps you up in comfort. Adjoining the Jefferson National Forest and the Appalachian Trail, and the many outdoor activities nearby. Yet convenient to the people & culture of Blacksburg & VT.