Stony Bottom Lodge on Lake Moomaw: Exclusive Dock/Access

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View of Big Lick Lodge and Lake View guest house from lake

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Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Warm Springs, VA

Lake Moomaw2 min drive
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area6 min drive
Falling Springs Waterfall73 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled on nearly 2900 mountain acres with private access to Lake Moomaw and surrounded by the George Washington National Forest, Big Lick Retreat is the perfect outdoor getaway! The lodge and guest homes of Big Lick Retreat offer outstanding views of Lake Moomaw.

Enjoy exclusive private access to Lake Moomaw for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, water skiing and power boating.

Lake Moomaw’s 2530 acres are home to an amazing variety of game fish species. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, stocked trout (brown, rainbow, and brook), crappie, bluegill, pickerel, channel catfish, and yellow perch all reside in Lake Moomaw. Surrounded by the Gathright Wildlife Management Area, its 43 miles of shoreline are undeveloped. Several excellent boat ramps are available.

The Bolar Flat Marina is nearby and is open year-round (fee applies). Boats must be less than 26 feet long. If you bring a boat, it can be kept overnight at Big Lick Retreat’s private dock. Gas, limited groceries and camping items, boat and boat slip rentals, ice, bait, fishing tackle, trailer parking and storage, and battery charging are available at the Bolar Flat camp store and marina.

Enjoy over 40 miles of private trailways for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. Surrounded by national forest land – you will enjoy your own private wilderness! In order to preserve the natural qualities of Big Lick Retreat, motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails.

Wildlife abounds! Big Lick Retreat is the perfect location to observe turkey, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, black bears, and much more.

Also on the property you’ll find a large private pond, stocked with bass and sunfish.

Property manager

Erin Freeman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack and play and high chair available for use.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hot Springs

This holiday home is located in Hot Springs. Garth Newel Music Center and Warm Springs Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homestead Old Course and Homestead Ski Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Warm Springs Pools and C & O Railway Heritage Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Warm Springs, VA

What's nearby

Lake Moomaw - 2 min drive
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - 6 min drive
Homestead Ski Area - 57 min drive
Falling Springs Waterfall - 73 min drive
Douthat State Park - 77 min drive

Getting around

Clifton Forge Station - 76 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 95 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stony Bottom Lodge on Lake Moomaw: Exclusive Dock/Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stony Bottom Lodge on Lake Moomaw: Exclusive Dock/Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stony Bottom Lodge on Lake Moomaw: Exclusive Dock/Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stony Bottom Lodge on Lake Moomaw: Exclusive Dock/Access located?

This family-friendly Hot Springs holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington National Forest and Lake Moomaw. Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Keri H., Harrisonburg, Shenandoah Valley, VA

20 June 2023

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

Great Spot

Enjoyed our stay and the well-equipped house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

22 July 2022

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

Great vacation

Third time here- love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

BECKI B.

4 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

View unbeatable.

Loved the place because of the view. Bed downstairs comfortable but one Queen upstairs needs to be replaced for a pillow top comfortable mattress. Found a dead rat upon arrival and heard them at night along with seeing droppings. Downstairs smelled a lot like roach spray. A little outdated with one fridge not cooling and oven giving out. Place needs a little tlc. However it was spacious for everyone. And the views are amazing. Spent most of my time on top porch staring out at the lake with morning coffee and evening glass of Merlot.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

25 June 2021

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

Getaway at Lake Moomaw

Very relaxing time at a lovely property.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stan D.

17 May 2021

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

Remote, quiet getaway--WONDERFUL

Our trip and stay at Stoney Bottom Lodge was nothing short of WONDERFUL. We stayed for 5 days in late April 2021 and regret not booking for 10 full days. Stoney Bottom lodge is very comfortable and large enough to easily house 12 people as advertised. However, it was still cozy and comfortable enough to make just my wife and I feel "at home" in this wonderful location. On our first day there we started planning our second trip to Big Lick. The views of both the mountains and lake were excellent and we spent many hours on the outside decks eating or just relaxing. We kayaked in the lake almost every day (as weather permitted) and found the grassy sloped area near the boat dock to be ideal for getting into and out of our kayaks. The road from the lodge to the lake has a couple of rough spots in it, but nothing a pickup or SUV can't handle. The road into the property is a well-built and well-maintained gravel road; however, I would not recommend it for vehicles like sports cars with very low ground clearance. Our old 1996 Buick Century would have had no problems getting to the lodge. One thing to be aware of is the water supply. As the lodges are remote water is by well and the water up there is "hard" with a bit of sediment in the water at first after a period of non-use. It cleared quickly just by running the water for a minute or two. We have experienced this issue in other mountain locations with wells and it's not a big deal. The water tasted fine once clear. The kitchen is well-stocked with just about every appliance, pot or pan, and utensil you might need. The first night there I regretted not bring our lime juicer, but then I found one in the drawer and all was well. Frankly, I was impressed at how well-stocked that kitchen was. As for the bedrooms, I can only speak for the room on the bottom floor where we stayed. The king-sized bed was very comfortable and the room large enough to get around the bed easily. The bathroom on the first floor was roomy and comfortable. Overall, it is a great place to stay as long as you don't need to always be going places to do things. The nearest restaurant is about 40 minutes away in Hot Springs. The nearest Walmart or other large grocery store is in Covington, about an hour away. Bottom line: Great place if you like remote, quiet, peaceful getaways. We're already planning our next trip and a trip to Big Lick will become a tradition for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021