Cozy Cabin in the Idyllic Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia

Cabin in Troutdale, VA

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bed • 1 bathroom

In the Jefferson National Forest’s 'Mount Rogers National Recreation Area', and with expansive scenic views of Whitetop Mountain and Mount Rogers, Dongola Cabin is a cozy and secluded retreat -- perfect for writers and creatives seeking inspiration and solitude, couples wanting romantic getaways, solo travellers, digital nomads, astronomy enthusiasts, etc. About 30 minutes from the bustling towns of Damascus and Abingdon, the Cabin offers a restive getaway with opportunities many activities.

Dongola Cabin sits on 5 acres in the Konnarock/Troutdale area of Southwestern Virginia. Accommodations include high speed internet, full kitchen, bathroom with shower, and laundry facilities. A bed nook holds a queen bed. Two sets of french doors open the east side of this 384 sq foot tiny cabin to the sunrise and a view of Whitetop Mountain. Outside these doors, a porch runs the length of the cabin with stairs leading down to the field and a fire pit below. With no street lamps or light from other houses, the night sky often appears stunning!

The living/dining/kitchen area has reading chairs, a writing/eating table, and a bookshelf with a wide selection of reading material. The kitchen is furnished with pans, and basic cooking supplies (salt, pepper and the like). Towels and bedding are provided. A washer and dryer is available.

Guests will have access to the entire cabin (excepting a crawl space) and land around the cabin. It also has landline for domestic calls and emergencies. We are available by telephone/email/text message for any guests queries or emergencies.

The cabin is in a rural mountainous hamlet with minimal cell phone service and few street lamps. Have directions to hand before coming up the mountain. Be prepared for occasional outages.

The cabin sits close to the middle of 5 acres, so the driveway is long and steep. The trick is to go slow and steady. Don't rev the engine, but give it more gas than you think it will need to get up the hill. Our little 2-wheel drive makes it every time!

The nearest grocery store is in Chilhowie about 30 minutes away. The cabin has basic pantry items and a few provisions for emergencies, but shop for groceries before arriving. Check out: The Blue Ridge Discovery Center, the Konnarock Store and the Whitetop Store which are nearby; the Barter Theatre, and Bella's Pizza in Abingdon; the Damascus Brewery in Damascus. Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Troutdale today!

Features and services

Beds

1 Queen-size bed

Most popular features

Pets allowed
Wi-Fi/Internet
Private Kitchen
Heating
Swimming
Fishing
Lake
Microwave
Fridge
Forest
Mountain
Wildlife watching
Stove
1 Bathroom
Parking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Fuel station
Horseback riding

Where you will stay

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Troutdale, Virginia

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Scenic views

Mountain
Forest
Lake

This secluded cabin is on the south side of Iron Mountain in the Jefferson National Forest’s Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. The nearby Blue Ridge Discovery Center has wonderful programming. From the cabin, there are wonderful views of Whitetop Mountain and Mount Rogers. There are numerous trails perfect for hiking within an easy reach of the rental, including the well-known Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails. In addition, there is the Iron Mountain Trail, the Skulls Gap Trail, and much more.

For those who enjoy fishing, the Whitetop Laurel Creek is well known for is wild trout and provides fishing all year round. Famous routes such as the famous Route 58, also known as The Crooked Road, the Grayson Highlands State Park and Parkway, the balds at Elk Garden, and the highest elevated road in Virginia towards the peak of Whitetop Mountain, all surround the cabin. The cabin is also only 10 miles south of Interstate-81 and the town of Chilhowie, Virginia.

Troutdale, Virginia

Detailed location provided after booking

Terrain

Mountain
Forest
Lake

Nearby local services

Fuel station
distance: 10 miles
Town/City
distance: 10 miles
Supermarket
distance: 10 miles

Additional Info

This secluded cabin is on the south side of Iron Mountain in the Jefferson National Forest’s Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. The nearby Blue Ridge Discovery Center has wonderful programming. From the cabin, there are wonderful views of Whitetop Mountain and Mount Rogers. There are numerous trails perfect for hiking within an easy reach of the rental, including the well-known Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails. In addition, there is the Iron Mountain Trail, the Skulls Gap Trail, and much more.

For those who enjoy fishing, the Whitetop Laurel Creek is well known for is wild trout and provides fishing all year round. Famous routes such as the famous Route 58, also known as The Crooked Road, the Grayson Highlands State Park and Parkway, the balds at Elk Garden, and the highest elevated road in Virginia towards the peak of Whitetop Mountain, all surround the cabin. The cabin is also only 10 miles south of Interstate-81 and the town of Chilhowie, Virginia.

Activities near Troutdale

Swimming
Horseback riding
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Climbing
Zip-lining
Fishing
Wine tasting
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching

With the Blue Ridge Mountains on the doorstep of the cabin, guests can head out on numerous hikes or even horseback riding excursions along some of the numerous trails that surround the rental. All the routes are of varying length and difficulty. Some of the more popular trails include the loop hike on the Iron Mountain and Feathercamp trails, the loop hike on Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails from Straight Branch, and the loop hike on Appalachian Trail, Virginia Creeper Trail, and Grassy Ridge Road.

There is also the option to head out on bikes along a lot of these trails. Visitors can also hike to the summit of Whitetop Mountain, which is the second-highest in Virginia. Bear Tree Lake is the great place to head out for a relaxing day of swimming and fishing. Located within the Backbone Rock Recreation Area, the lake also boasts its own hiking trail that circles the lake. For glampers who enjoy more adrenaline-filled fun, there is the Creeper Trail Zipline which takes visitors for a speedy trip through the hills.

For some cultural activities, guests can visit the Damascus Brewery or the Wolf Hills Brewing Company for some local beer in nearby Damascus and Abingdon. Also in Abingdon is the Abingdon Farmer's Market, where local farmers and artisans sell their wares.

For Nature Learning and Activities, visit the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, 5 minutes drive from Dongola Cabin.

Swimming
Horseback riding
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Climbing
Zip-lining
Fishing
Wine tasting
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching

With the Blue Ridge Mountains on the doorstep of the cabin, guests can head out on numerous hikes or even horseback riding excursions along some of the numerous trails that surround the rental. All the routes are of varying length and difficulty. Some of the more popular trails include the loop hike on the Iron Mountain and Feathercamp trails, the loop hike on Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails from Straight Branch, and the loop hike on Appalachian Trail, Virginia Creeper Trail, and Grassy Ridge Road. There is also the option to head out on bikes along a lot of these trails. Visitors can also hike to the summit of Whitetop Mountain, which is the second-highest in Virginia. Bear Tree Lake is the great place to head out for a relaxing day of swimming and fishing. Located within the Backbone Rock Recreation Area, the lake also boasts its own hiking trail that circles the lake. For glampers who enjoy more adrenaline-filled fun, there is the Creeper Trail Zipline which takes visitors for a speedy trip through the hills. For some cultural activities, guests can visit the Damascus Brewery or the Wolf Hills Brewing Company for some local beer in nearby Damascus and Abingdon. Also in Abingdon is the Abingdon Farmer's Market, where local farmers and artisans sell their wares. For Nature Learning and Activities, visit the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, 5 minutes drive from Dongola Cabin.

Cabin in Troutdale, VA

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bed • 1 bathroom

Features and services

Beds

1 Queen-size bed

Most popular features

Pets allowed

Wi-Fi/Internet

Private Kitchen

Heating

Swimming

Fishing

Lake

Microwave

Fridge

Forest

Mountain

Wildlife watching

Stove

1 Bathroom

Parking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Fuel station

Horseback riding

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Troutdale, Virginia

Scenic views

Mountain

Forest

Lake

Activities near Troutdale

Swimming

Horseback riding

Biking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Climbing

Zip-lining

Fishing

Wine tasting

Meditation

Yoga

Wildlife watching

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Check-in: From 03:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

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