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5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views

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Two people seated at an outdoor table with a large umbrella, overlooking a scenic landscape.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a bookshelf and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a desk. There are large windows with a view of the outdoors.
A bathroom with a wooden bench, a hot tub, and two potted plants.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled along the river, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 15 guests and features 4 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub, a deck, and a patio. Enjoy kayaking nearby and take in beautiful water views from the property. The stay welcomes pets, making it ideal for families exploring the James River and its attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near James River
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Buckingham, VA
  • Place, Oak Ridge Estate
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, James River State Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Walton's Mountain Museum
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views

This beautiful secluded hilltop home offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the graceful James River under an endless sky.

Enjoy quiet, peaceful times alone and quality time with loved ones and friends. Prepare meals in the spacious kitchen or grill on the terrace. Children are welcome.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available for people with disabilities. Perfect for longer stays, family reunions, retreats, workshops and small weddings.

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2748372vb
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Buckingham

Located in Buckingham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Buckingham Historic Village and Oak Ridge Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at James River State Park and Horsepen Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Map
Buckingham, VA

What's nearby

  • Oak Ridge Estate - 40 min drive - 37.7 km
  • James River State Park - 45 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Lovingston Winery - 45 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Blue Mountain Barrel House - 48 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Walton's Mountain Museum - 53 min drive - 43.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Market & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nirvana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rocco Store House - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at 5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Hilltop Villa with Magnificent Views located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from James River and within 20 miles (32 km) of James River State Park and Buckingham Historic Village. Horsepen Lake and James River Brewing are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family get together. Five bedrooms all with own bath and large common area. Back patio was nice and nice views and sunsets. Host was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best part is the view! The rooms/ home compliment the view. The host is one of the sweetest persons I’ve met. She ensured that she was reachable, she checked on us. It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Swami is a kind and gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very beautiful place and wonderful scenery.

Had a wonderful weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Thank you Adam for choosing SkySpace. We are happy you had a good stay. We appreciated how clean you left the house. Please come back and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tons of room

Great place for extended family. Big kitchen, easy to work in. Incredible view of James River.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Gateway

Unique and beautiful property! Amazing hosts. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

What a view!

What a beautiful location and so much space for family to spread out. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and Beautiful!

This home is very clean with plenty of room for a big family. Beautiful views! Fresh flowers and a basket of fruit welcomed us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
It was an amazing pleasure hosting Olga and her family, and we would be happy to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental house

House was very very clean. My wife and I stayed for 2 nights for a quick getaway from the kids and the house was great. The view is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
It was a pleasure to have you and your wife stay with us. We are very happy to know you had a good stay. We appreciated how clean you left the house. Please consider this your home away from home and consider coming back for the next getaway! Thank you again for choosing SkySpace. With all best wishes, Swami Dayananda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

We booked this for a girls weekend and it didn’t disappoint. The five bedrooms have a bath attached which made it very convenient . The view was beautiful, the fire pit was absolutely relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had the perfect gateway!

I booked this place for a weekend with my family & the views were breathtaking & relaxing. The home is accommodated with plenty rooms! We are definitely going back again! Don’t hesitate book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

This was the perfect location for a group getaway. The co-hosts were so responsive and attentive. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Carol and friends were delightful guests. We thank them for being friendly, communicative, and leaving the house so nice and clean. We enthusiastically recommend Carol and friends to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding

The house was perfect for our trip. My mom requires handicap accommodations and i could not have asked for a better place to stay at for her as well as my whole family. The hosts were fantastic and extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The house was perfect for our extended family to celebrate Christmas together. It easily accommodated a wheelchair, had plenty of room for 10 of us, and was well stocked for our stay. We greatly appreciated all of Swami's thoughtful touches, from the welcome basket, the Christmas tree set up in the living room, and her quick response when we had an issue during our stay. Communication was excellent and we highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

We had a fantastic time! House accommodations were exceptional. Very secluded. All needs were met. Would definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the view !! Everyone was friendly , the whole placed was well stocked . Def going back !!

We loved the breathtaking view and the peacefulness of this place. It was close to Carter Mountain and many other breweries and wineries . The host was accommodating and the place was clean and really serene . We are going back soon ! Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your s
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect venue

BedRooms were perfectly appointed each with its oen bwth. Kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of space to socialize and interact as a family Swami is the perfect hostess. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas decorated home. The fruit bowls were a perfect welcome to our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful stay!

even in the midst of a two-day rain event, this property provided lots for our family to do. the space is amazing! the view of the river, train, fields, etc. is breathtaking- the binoculars were a BIG hit! Swami was very thoughtful- the kids really enjoyed the fruit and chocolates! they are already asking when we can go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
It was wonderful to have Bonnie, her family, and friends as guests at SkySpace Sanctuary. We were also very happy to welcome their many beautiful children. Bonnie and the group were communicative and left the house nice and clean. We hope they will choose to stay with us again in the future! Swami Dayananda and Cohost, Prashanti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

My friends and I loved the place. The host was great, and communication between us couldn't be better. Very accommodating and answered all of our questions. We drove electrical vehicles and Swami helped us to keep them charged throughout our stay. The place is clean and has many beautiful and personal touches around in every room. Really enjoyed the clear skies at night star gazing:) thanks again and would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
It was wonderful to have Raydan and friends stay at SkySpace. They were very friendly and communicative. I appreciated their genuine interest in what our home and the local area offer for their rest, relaxation, fun and peace. They were also super thoughtful about cleanliness, offering to take care of waste, and asking what they can do to help before their departure. Thank you Raydan and beautiful friends for being such wonderful guests. We are so happy that you had a good stay at SkySpace and look forward to welcoming you back again! With all best wishes with gratitude.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Top Experience

Our mountain top retreat was breathtaking from start to finish! With a horizon filled with overlapping mountains, swirling patterns of trees and farmlands below and the feeling of being in the clouds our experience far exceeded our expectations! The home itself was designed to amplify the indoor/outdoor experience and was exceptionally accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and view

We are very pleased with our stay at Skyspace. The hostess was so freindly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed and even ensured that any possibility of the driveway being slippery was addressed after a little snowfall. The peaceful setting with beautiful view made for a very relaxing atmosphere for our family to enjoy. The large house with its many clean and comfortable rooms were much appreciated. I'd highly recommend Shyspace for a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2023
It was a pleasure to host Tracey and her beautiful family. They were so friendly and communicative. We appreciated them treating our home as their own and leaving everything nice and clean. We hope that they will come back and stay with us again. We thank Tracey and family for staying with us and wish them all the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking Views

We are so grateful for the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home in such a peaceful setting. This home was more than spacious for our three families with small children. Everyone enjoyed the amenities and Swami was a fantastic host who made sure the house was well stocked with everything we could possibly need. Communicating with Swami was effortless and we appreciate her willingness to go above and beyond for us. We were located not far from beautiful wineries yet far enough to enjoy the star-filled sky. This was the perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
It was wonderful to have Rodney, his family and friends along with their many beautiful children stay at SkySpace. They were very warm, so friendly and communicative, making everything easeful and joyful. Their great input, when asked, for what we could do more for the children were very much appreciated. Thank you Rodney and everyone for coming and even letting me join you in playing the cornhole games you brought! I hope you can come and stay with us again. Wishing you all very best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Rental Ever!

We rented this property for our family, extended family, and friends for a couple days. There was 15 people in our party and there was so much room and space that we could all spread out and have plenty of room. We even had young children and a couple babies. Basically if you are looking for lots of room and yet privacy….this is the place! The host was so nice and friendly. They even provided snacks, basic necessities, household item, pack and play, high chair, and even toys for the kids! They definitely thought of everything!! We truly enjoyed our stay and especially the view! We hope to be back in the area someday soon and will definitely choose this location! We encourage all who are thinking about staying here to definitely put this house at the top of your list! You won’t regret staying here and you won’t want to leave!! Thank you for a wonderful stay and making us truly feel at home!! God Bless You!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
It was a delight to have Mat, his extended family and friends stay at SkySpace. They were communicative and thoughtful. We were happy to see their beautiful children play happily indoors and outdoors. We hope to have a mini playground outdoors in the future for them and other visiting children. They also left the house very clean which we appreciated very much. We thank you for your kind review and would love to welcome you back at SkySpace in the future. With gratitude and all best wishes to you and your family and friends.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Huge home with a great view!

The host is very nice and allowed us to check in early. She came to personally welcome us to the house. She also had fresh flowers and a fruit bowl. She gave a personal tour of the home and came back to visit the next day. The house is very large and can accommodate many people. It seems to be used as a meeting space too, so the common rooms are huge. The front room and living area reminded us of a church hall or visitation area. It is well stocked and had plenty of extra towels and bedding. We had an AC issue the first day and the co-host tried to fix it. We also had an isssue getting the water hot in some areas. The river view from the house is amazing, but it is not accessible directly from the house. There is another home directly beside this one on the top of the hill, where the co-host lives. We brought our own kayaks and enjoyed floating the river from Bent Creek (about 30 minutes away) to the James River State Park. We had a large group of peiple, so the house met our needs. We also enjoyed lunch at the Tavern on the James (30 min away) and cupcakes from the shop next door to the Tavern. Gas and groceries are about 30 minutes away too, so make sure you take what you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure to host Christy and friends who stayed at SkySpace and so glad that they enjoyed Kayaking on the James River closeby. They were friendly and communicative. We appreciated them leaving the house clean. Thank you for letting me know about the hot water issue. We have not had hot water problem before but perhaps it was due to the large number in this group. We will make sure to have plenty of hot water for the future big groups. Thank you for choosing SkySpace! Please come back and stay with us again!

About the host

Hosted by Swami Dayananda

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English, Russian

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