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Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Salem, VA
  • Valley View Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hollins University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • McAfee Knob
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove

Foot of the Mountain cottage has a perfect location, minutes from the Appalachian Trail and entrance to McAfees Knob and 15 minutes to downtown Roanoke. Sleeps 6, fully renovated, large bathroom with washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen, private setting, outdoor fire pit with seating & outdoor dining. Perfect for hikers or any outdoor enthusiast!

Property manager

Ginnie Vaughan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Salem

Salem is home to this cottage. Showtimers Community Theatre and Eleanor D. Wilson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Valley View Grande and AMF Hilltop Lanes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salem Memorial Football Stadium or Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Salem, VA

What's nearby

  • Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Valley View Mall - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Berglund Center - 16 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Hollins University - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • McAfee Knob - 23 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 16 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden China - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Parkway Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove located?

Situated in Salem, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Jefferson National Forest, Roanoke College and Dragons Tooth Trailhead. Salem Memorial Football Stadium and Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Nice house and location

House was very nice and clean. Located between Salem and Catawba. Close to McAfee Knob parking area. Host was very responsive. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Very Nice Place

Everything was clean and as advertised. Close proximity to Roanoke and local hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great Location

Wonderful property. Had a nice stay. Was close enough to the great hiking locations and the city for dinner after. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Great Stay for Roanoke Graduation

The cabin was a great location for a graduation at Roanoke College. The fully stocked kitchen helped us have meals at the cabin instead of eating out. Everything was as advertised! We plan to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Heaven at the Foot of the Mountain

This was the perfect location to hike Virginia's Triple Crown. We were also very close to Carvin's Cove and Roanoke. Everything was updated and very clean. Great atmosphere too! We had a campfire almost every night with the wood that was provided to us. Sat in the rocking chairs on the front porch. Would stay here again! Highly recommend. Youtubers- Our Next Trail
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

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

Great stay great property.

Great stay great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Beautifully updated home with modern amenities, very nicely decorated and well stocked.

The property was beautiful with an amazing back patio and fire pit (although we didn’t get a chance to use the fire pit) it is something we will use next time. Very nicely decorated with new clean furnishings and the s’mores were a nice touch. This is a bit off the beaten path at first but then you get to enjoy the beauty of the birds singing in the mornings. There is also an amazing breakfast place just in town of Salem called Salem diner that serves amazing breakfast, recommend the eggs and biscuits with gravy. I’ve eaten at a lot of places in all my travels and probably the best biscuits and gravy I can remember. We enjoyed our stay and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid G., Towson, MD

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

Great Quiet Place

This was a great, up to date house. It was less than 10 minutes from Roanoke College and Salem. The neighbors are visible during the day but not close. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ean C.

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

Perfect for our family of 6

Clean, easy to get in, comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Cincinnati

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

Great get away!

This cozy cottage was a great get away! Close to expressway for getting around but still plenty of distance for quite time with a wooded tree line in the back and an attractive front porch for morning coffee. We were 2 adults + 2 teens for a softball tournament. Don’t rely on the couch for sleeping, it would be better to bring an air mattress. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property, private but close to town and great location being so close to hikes!! Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

College Orientation

The Cottage was perfect for our stay! It was very clean and nicely updated. The kitchen was well stocked. We missed out on using the fire pit due to it raining during our visit. It was very thoughtful to leave a supply for s’mores. I loved sitting on the rocking chairs on the covered porch. We saw deer every day! We even befriended the dog across the street who followed us home. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Great experience!

We had a great stay. Would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Lovely cabin close to hiking trails

This was a beautiful cabin conveniently located by the McAfee Knob trailhead. We enjoyed the fire pit and s’mores!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

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

Cute Cabin

We had such a nice time! Everything we needed was right there. The cabin was super clean. The setting was perfect and so close to Salem. We enjoyed the firepit until we had a special visitor (a black bear)! Ha! Overall a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenner J.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful property, peaceful, quiet, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Star B.

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

Beautiful Appalachian Getaway

We absolutely loved this private little home nestled in the beautiful mountains of Appalachia (but only 15 minutes to everything). Thank you for supplying Smores for the fire pit! There was a little bird nesting in the front door wreath and it was sooooo quiet outside at night. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Cute and convenient

Great property with a convenient location to hiking and downtown Roanoke/Salem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., North Granby CT

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

Awesome location

Wonderful cabin, so new and clean. Ideal location for hiking Triple Crown and others. 15 minutes to breweries, restaurants etc. Quiet location. Fire pit was great addition. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location to hike Virginia’s Triple Crown! With in minutes of each. Off the main area for some quiet relaxation after hitting the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin S.

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

Great location for hiking

We chose this home due to it's proximity to the hiking. McAfee Knob, Dragon's Tooth and Tinker Cliffs are all very close by. It's also a short drive into town for food and shopping. The house was clean and comfortable, except for the smoke smell. Ginnie came and changed out the air filter which helped somewhat but there was still a lingering smoke smell. Our clothing and luggage still smelled when we got home from our trip. It was very unfortunate because besides that this home was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W., Hinesburg

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

Salem mtb trip

Stayed here on our trip to Salem to ride some mountain bike trails, it was perfect for my group, great location near trails and very private, thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage but…

Lovely renovation close to great hiking makes this a good option. Unfortunately the floors were really dirty, and the smell of cigarette smoke took away the charm. Ginnie was very responsive once I made her aware of the issues, but if you have any sensitivity to smoke smell I it’s a significant problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne h.

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

Foot of mountains retreat

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Would stay here again in heartbeat. Excellent host!

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ginnie Vaughan

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