The "Fish Creek Cabin" originally built in West Virginia during the 1800's, now has a new setting in Virginia on the eastern slope of Allegheny Mountain in western Highland County with a fantastic view of Upper Back Creek Valley.   Along with the coziness and warmth of huge oak logs from the past, the cabin has many modern features including a Jet Tub, Shower, Washer and Dryer, Phone, DVD/VCR and Wireless Internet.    The Cabin's main source of heat is a large wood stove with fire-viewing glass in the log living room which opens to a full kitchen.    The bedroom with double bed adjoins a full bathroom and the loft has 2 single beds.

On 25 acres, the property joins over a 1,000 acres of George Washington National Forest with hiking access along a small stream bordered by 100's of large rhododendrons.    In addition, public access to Ruckman Draft National Forest Service Road begins only 5 minutes away , Trout Fishing is less than 30 minutes away, and if you enjoy Winter Sports it is just 50 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort.   

Available September through April.   2 nights minimum stay.  Maximum of 4 people.  4-Wheel Drive is recommended during snowy conditions. 

Host, Builder, Owner, Ski Instructor and Licensed Fishing Guide: Steve Gwin • (252) 305-2569 • E-mail

Warm hospitality and casual elegance await at the Arbogast Inn, a restored Victorian B & B circa 1902. We are conveniently located on West Main St. in downtown Monterey, VA. Our inn offers a choice of three spacious guest rooms, each uniquely decorated and tailored around classic 19th century literary figures. We serve a delicious full homemade breakfast and take pleasure in preparing meals to accommodate a variety of dietary needs including diabetic, vegetarian or vegan. Our Inn is the ideal place to soothe the spirit, indulge in a romantic getaway, celebrate a special anniversary, share a weekend with friends or escape to the serene picturesque mountains.

Hosts: Betty & David Cockerham • 364 W. Main St. - PO Box 72 • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 468-3278 • E-mail & Web site

 
Berriedale Farms & Cabin on the Cowpasture River is ideal for family vacations, father and son hunting trips, and mother and daughter get-a-ways. The log cabin is nestled in a mature forest & overlooks a great bend in the Cowpasture River. Berriedale Farms is surrounded by the George Washington National Forest on the east and the Highland Wildlife Management Area on the west. Access the cabin via a private gravel road with no other people, buildings or roads within 1/2 a mile. Amenities include: large sleeping loft with a queen-sized bed & 2 singles, small bedroom with a double bed, bathroom with shower, complete kitchen, wood-burning stove, 30-foot porch and grilling pit. Horses welcome.

Hosts: Lizzie Biggs & Nelson Hoy • 10245 Cowpasture River Road • Williamsville, Virginia 24487 • (540) 925-2308 Voice Land-line
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Located one block off Main Street, this Bed & Breakfast overlooks the town of Monterey. Open year round, Cherry Hill offers quiet, spacious rooms, private baths and lovely views. Full breakfast included.

Built in 1900 by John A. Whitelaw, this home retains most of its original features and charms.

Hosts: Rich & Linda Holman • PO Box 530 • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 468-1900 • Web site

Chestnut Cottage is located on a 130-acre livestock farm, high in the Appalachian Mountains near Blue Grass, Virginia. The cottage provides guests with a private, peaceful, romantic retreat.

Well appointed, the cottage offers one bedroom (queen bed), full bath, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, and living room with fold-out twin bed.

Hosts: Paul and Deborah Trible • Bluegrass VA 24413 • (540) 474-2321 • E-mail & Web site

Crafter' Suite is located one block off Main Street above the shop Wool Becomes Ewe. Relax in this spacious 2-bedroom apartment that's within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Tastefully furnished, this apartment has all the comforts of home: living & dining room, fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, and satellite TV.

Hosts: Kevin & Theresa Wagner • 50 Fleisher Avenue • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 468-2007 • E-mail & Web site

Cedar-sided cabin with cherry floors and hemlock paneling; on 10 secluded acres; very close to Monterey. Amenities include 1 bedroom, full bath, fully-stocked kitchen, microwave & phone. Can sleep four. Quiet, peaceful lodging; well away from the stresses of modern life.

Sleep to the sound of a bold stream right ouside the window. Walk the fields and enjoy the abundant wildlife. Children, hunters, bikers welcome.

613 Frazier Street •St. Lewisburg VA 24901 • (304) 645-9078 • E-mail & Web site

Stay at Eagle Annie's Cottage in the heart of the Blue Grass Valley. Located in the tiny, historic village of New Hampden, this 1930s cottage offers one bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and bath, with a front porch for "porch-sitting." Fully equipped kitchen. Suitable for 1 or 2 people. Enjoy the beauty of winter thoughout the Blue Grass Valley.  Your hostess will either lead or direct you to areas in the county to see wintering birds, such as Golden Eagles and Rough-winged Hawks.

Monthly and long-term rentals available.

Hostess: Patti "Eagle Annie" Reum • Blue Grass VA 24413 • (540) 474-3245 • E-mail & Web site

Enjoy the beauty of the mountains in this charming restored farmhouse situated on a 250 acre working farm near Monterey. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the senic views of the mountains and valleys. Lend a hand with farm chores such as gathering eggs and feeding lambs. Hike through the mountain pastures or enjoy the stars while you gather around a campfire. The Farm House offers 5 bedrooms, a complete eat-in kitchen, dining room, comfortable living room and sun porch.

Hosts: Marty and Rodney Leech • 6467 Mill Gap Road • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 499-2618 • E-mail

Located in southernmost Blue Grass Valley, this 52-acre farm has frontage on the spring-fed East Back Creek. A spring-fed pond offers fishing opportunities for Rainbow Trout. This converted, fully furnished barn sleeps six, with two bedrooms (2 queen beds; 2 single beds), two full bathrooms and fitted kitchen. Amenities include gas BBQ, TV, DVD player and phone. Private decks make for excellent viewing of local bird and wildlife. Freedom Hill Farm is within easy driving distance of the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

Host: Tom Duncan • 6590 Mill Gap Road • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 499-2627 • E-mail & Web site

Your "home away from home" in the beautiful Back Creek Valley! This 4-bedroom house has two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a large living room with enclosed porch. There is plenty of room for fun and family gatherings. The living room has a large, flat-screen TV with an assortment of movies and satellite reception, a working fireplace and a writing desk with WIFI connection. The basement contains a family room with working juke box and a laundry room. Take a hike, explore the creek, enjoy watching wildlife, hunt for fossils. Two night minimum stay.

 


Hosts: Valerie and Pat Lowry • 8551 Upper Back Creek Road • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 499-2302 • E-mail & Web site

Ginseng Mountain Lodging is a comfortable two bedroom apartment atop Ginseng Mountain Store, an old time general store that is now a "new time" country store. Ginseng Mountain is located in a pastoral setting at the Forks of Water near the South Branch of the Potomac River.

The lodging has a fully equipped kitchen, dining/living room, bath with Jacuzzi, balcony porch, deck and backyard. Fly fishing packages are available. Nightly, weekly and monthly rentals. Nightly rentals include a continental breakfast. Located on US 220, 6 miles north of Monterey.

Hosts: Debora & Ske Ellington • Blue Grass VA 24413 • (540) 474-5137 or (540) 474-3663. Fax: (540) 474-3600 • E-mail & Web site

Healing Waters Lodge is nestled on the side of Bull Pasture Mountain near the hamlets of Headwaters and McDowell. The Lodge consists of a log house, much of which predates the Civil War, which offers family-style living with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, dining and living areas, which include two separate gathering rooms, both with open fireplaces. Full kitchen access or food service is available if desired. The surrounding almost 200 acres is available for hiking and offers scenic views. Check our website for special programs. Massage therapy and guided hikes can be arranged.

Hosts: Vernon and Anne Sylvest • 714 Healing Waters Drive • Headwaters VA 24442 • (540) 396-3466 • E-mail & Web site

Built in 1904 to lodge tourists escaping the heat of east coast cities, the Inn was known for its first 75 years at the"Hotel Monterey." The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. Gracing Monterey's Main Street for over one hundred years, the grand 3-story structure features two levels of architecturally significant Eastlake style porches. The hotel has 18 guest rooms and suites, each with a private bath. A deluxe continental breakfast is provided for guests. Dining is available in the Monterey Dining Room and Black Sheep Tavern. Please visit the Inn's Web site to plan a historic trip.

Innkeepers: Gregg & Deborah Morse • Main Street • Monterey VA 24465 • (888) 466-4682 • Web site

Highland Meadow Cabin sits in a sunny meadow with beautiful mountain views and two small creeks. Located just ten miles south of McDowell, the 13-acre property offers a secluded nature lover's paradise with on-site birding, walking and stargazing. The delightfully modern cabin includes a master bedroom with queen bed, a loft bedroom with full bed, one bathroom with laundry, a fully equipped kitchen, living room and two covered porches

Host: Lindsey Holderfield • McDowell VA • (276) 628-6797 • E-mail & Web site

The Potomac River headwaters run through this gorgeous location, set on seven-plus acres. Catch and release rainbow and brook trout, or watch and listen to the water flow over the rocks while the wonderful woodland birds sing. The farmhouse dates from the early 1800s and offers the following amenities: three bedrooms with queen beds, 1½ baths, fully equipped kitchen and two gas fireplaces. Front and back porches enjoy spectacular daytime views of Highland County’s beautiful mountains and evening views of the Milky Way galaxy as it fills the night sky.

Host: Angela McNamara • 703-522-4153 or 202-302-2268 • E-mail & Web site & Web site

Laurel Point Bed & Breakfast features a restored 18th century log house located on 104 mostly wooded acres atop Jack Mountain, just east of Monterey.

Enjoy spectacular panoramic mountain views while you savor a full breakfast, complete with homemade breads and muffins. Make yourself at home in the comfortable, spacious surroundings. Hike nearby trails or just relax on the front porch or in front of the fireplace. All rooms have private baths and are comfortably furnished in country antiques.



Hosts: Jim & Lorraine White • 414 Sounding Knob Road, Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 468-3470 • Web site

Laurel Run Cabin overlooks Laurel Run in sleepy Halterman Hollow. Rest on the front porch and let the calming sounds of the water wash your cares away. Enjoy the gazebo for outdoor dining and take a stroll on the 117 acres of beauty that are part of Riven Rock Farm. Perfect for a couple or an individual looking for peace and quiet, the cabin offers an efficiency kitchen, queen size bed, XM satellite radio, iPod docking station and DVD player. Located five miles from Monterey, we provide convenience to town along with the unique country experience of Highland County.

Hosts: Chuck and Lou Ann Neely • 890 Halterman Hollow Lane • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 474-3022 • E-mail & Web site

Comfortable, affordable, clean family lodging in a quaintly charming 1950s facility. Offering a lounge, picnic area, cable TV and private bath, this privately owned and operated motel is within walking distance of shops and dining. Located at the southeast corner of intersection US 250 and 220.

Owners: Gregg & Deborah Morse • PO Box 25 • Monterey VA 24465 • (540) 468-2500 • Web site

Located on Lantz Mountain with spectacular views of the Blue Grass Valley and surrounding mountains, this Zen guest space engulfs you with a sense of calm.

Relax in a king-size bed and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the meadow and surrounding woods just outside your private entrance. Enjoy breakfast on the deck in warm weather or cozy up to the wood burning fireplace in the great room for winter morning breakfast.

Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a weekend of hiking and bird watching, or a tranquil space to renew the spirit, you will find this and more when you visit Pure Space Mountain Retreat.

Host: Sharon Hevener • 6058 Mountain Turnpike • Hightown VA 24465 • (540) 468-3608 • E-mail

Circled by a private nature trail with panoramic views of the Blue Grass Valley, this fully modernized 4 bedroom farmhouse is perfect for a vacation or weekend getaway. Enjoy 45 acres of meadows, pastures and woods; beautiful antique and contemporary furnishings; 1 1/2 baths; a 400 sq ft deck; full kitchen and laundry; flat screen TV w/BluRay DVD player and Wi‐Fi.

Manager: Patti "Eagle Annie" Reum • Hightown VA 24465 • (540) 474-3245 • E-mail & Web site

Located 6 mi. southwest of Monterey, this very nicely furnished farmhouse comes with 80 acres for your hiking pleasure. It's perfect for vacation getaways of family and friends.

The house offers 4 bedrooms, a large kitchen, living room, dining room, and numerous amenities. Sleeps 10. Enjoy lovely scenery in a perfect hideaway.





Owner: Mary Wilson Lovelady • 8000 Gothic Avenue • Las Vegas NV 89117 • (702) 869-4843 • E-mail & Web site

For a complete list of Chamber of Commerce members' lodging information, please visit the Lodging Page in the Business Directory.