"Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Galax, VA

Blue Ridge Music Center12 min drive
Blue Ridge Country Club23 min drive
The Andy Griffith Museum30 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

If you are looking for a home that is quiet and has a beautiful view this is the place! Enjoy a relaxing vacation with breathtaking mountain views. Just off the Historic Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, wind your way around to the house that is nestled into the side of the mountain. Gorgeous sunrises overlooking Pilot Mountain. Close to many hiking trails and short ride to Chateau Morrisette Winery. Mt. Airey also has a few wineries and craft beer establishments with beautiful locations not far into North Carolina. And don't forget the Old Fiddlers Convention that takes place in August at Felts Park which is 20 minutes away. The Blue Ridge Music Center is 6 miles from us on the parkway. Also the Hillsville Flea Market Labor Day weekend. Any Andy Griffith fans may want to visit the Andy Griffith Museum in his hometown of Mt. Airy N.C. about 30 minutes away. Tubing, also a lot of fun, just 25 minutes away.
Spacious living and dining rooms. 3 Bedrooms, 1 king, 1queen and one full. Plenty of space for a blowup mattress for the agile. Sunroom and Library have pullout couches. Enjoy breakfast in the eat in kitchen or take your coffee out on the covered porch for the magnificent views. Enjoy a BBQ out back with views into the Valley. We also have marked a trail from the house to a stream in the forest, it can be a little tricky. (10 minutes). During the day open the windows and enjoy the fresh mountain air. There is air conditioning if you so choose. The nights can get cool so bring a sweater. No wifi, we use our hot spots on our phones and have had great success.

Property manager

Tammy Stoddard and Candace Brambley

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Galax

Located in Galax, this holiday home is in the mountains. Blue Ridge Music Center and Rex Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mt Vale Vineyards and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Galax, VA

What's nearby

Blue Ridge Music Center - 12 min drive
Rex Theater - 19 min drive
Blue Ridge Country Club - 23 min drive
The Andy Griffith Museum - 30 min drive
Mayberry Mall - 31 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Daddy Sams - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Winnie's Retreat." Fantastic Mountain View located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Blue Ridge Music Center and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rex Theater and Mt Vale Vineyards. Wayne Henderson's Workshop and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

chris f s.

7 Nov 2023

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

Our second home

We come to the area often and have made this place our second home when possible (until we find our own). It’s homie, clean, quiet and yes a little aged and dated but that’s what we love about it (besides the view and the peace and quiet).

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

13 Sept 2023

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

Fabulous View

My husband and I stayed over Labor Day weekend. So happy to find this well kept home in a quiet location just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, less then 10 minutes from Blue Ridge Music Center, where we enjoyed the final summer concert. We brought food and had plenty of kitchen amenities for cooking at home. Back Porch was wonderful for day and night relaxing, with beautiful sunrises, entertaining hummingbirds, deer under the crabapple tree, and Milky Way brightly shining in the dark skies. There’s a short blazed trail from side yard to a pretty stream in the woods. We drove 10 minutes to trailhead for nearby Upper Stewart’s Creek Wildlife Management area and hiked both trail branches for an hour or so, the upper one ending at an old primitive graveyard. The view from home’s back porch overlooks this wilderness area (we spotted the house from trail) so will remain undeveloped and quiet. We did our final section bicycle ride of New River Trail from Draper to Allisonia and back, dining for lunch at fun and delicious Draper Mercantile general store. We also visited Chateau Morrisette Vinyard and listened to their live music on Labor Day. Very pleasant home base, comfortable in every way. Be sure to read the interesting bio of the home’s original builder/owner, who must have been a very strong and brilliant lady!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey B.

28 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful views & just like grandma's house

The views from this house can't be beat! The home was very clean and had just about anything you could need. It really felt like you were staying at your grandma's house, which we loved. There is a rustic trail down the back to a creek which was great for kids with a sense of adventure. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

1 Nov 2022

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

October retreat

The views were stunning!! Great trip with sisters and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sherry D., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

12 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

So much potential…..

Where to begin!? There truly is so much potential to love about this place. The booking was quickly confirmed online, directions were easy to follow, found the property with ease in a beautiful, quiet, remote location. We found our way inside with door code given. We had purchased groceries to cook our supper and enjoy time on the deck the following evening. Upon arrival, the house smelled musty and had an odd door. We proceeded to begin to unpack….however, the fridge was so dirty, there was no way I was going to put my food in there! The fridge had never even been wiped out, let alone cleaned and sanitized! Expired condiments and just overall dirty. Further, the carpets were stained, there was hair and scum around the bath tub, expired canned goods in the cupboards, filthy air vent over stove. I know this is meant as a rustic property, but this was more than rustic; it was dirty! Further, when we arrived it was a chilly night so we turned up the dials in the rooms for the heat….in the middle of the night, my husband unpacked some of his clothes and used them for a blanket…no heat ever came from the registers. In the morning I attempted to start the fireplace (we were freezing!), the fireplace didn’t work either! So we turned on the oven trying to warm up a bit. We were booked for 2 nights, but there was no way we could stay a second night. I know everyone has a different standard for cleanliness but this was FAR from meeting by minimum standard! Having had no heat and, not using the bath/shower or kitchen (due to uncleanlinesses of property), I asked for a refund for both booked nights. The host refused the refund for the one night we stayed there, stating she “respectfully disagreed” about the uncleanliness issues. I sent several pictures to her to show the specifics, in which I did not receive a response to. To end on a positive note, the host quickly agreed to a refund for the second night so we left promptly the next morning and found a place in Blowing Rock. Which we were delighted with. My husband and I have travelled extensively throughout Canada, the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Panama, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Italy….this is the first time we have ever left a place due to uncleanliness.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Stoddard and Candace Brambley

This was our Mother's dream house. In 1984, she retired and moved from New York to Galax building this beautiful home. We have been coming here for many years of wonderful family gatherings. My Mother had 5 daughters and we all would come here to visit and enjoy the quiet relaxing atmosphere. We would sit on the porch and enjoy the beautiful hummingbirds that would swarm the feeders and trumpet vines. Many long walks have been taken to the stream and back. If you listen carefully you can hear the stream running down the mountain. We miss her greatly but when we come back to "her mountain", it feels like she has been waiting for us to come home and visit.
We hope that you will be able to enjoy this house as much as we have.

What makes this property unique

On a clear day you can see the sky scrapers in Winston-Salem.
Who doesn't enjoy a good thunder cracking rainstorm?
During 4th of July many people in the valley shoot off fire works and you get a birds eye view.
A lovely home to come to and enjoy the annual Fiddlers Convention.
Nothing can be more beautiful then Fall in the Mountains. You can see Interstate 77 many miles away and be glad you are on the mountain and not on interstate 77.