Roanoke Outdoor Destination

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A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including a round table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, a red door, and a chimney.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a glass table and wooden chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Salem, VA
  • Place, Jefferson National Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Roanoke College
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Valley View Mall
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Trundle Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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  • Dryer
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About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hanging Rock Golf Club and Regal Valley View Grande are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carvins Cove and Read Mountain Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salem Football Stadium or Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Salem, VA

What's nearby

  • Jefferson National Forest - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Roanoke College - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Salem Civic Center - 24 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Hollins University - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Valley View Mall - 27 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 21 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Roanoke Outdoor Destination pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Roanoke Outdoor Destination?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Roanoke Outdoor Destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roanoke Outdoor Destination?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Roanoke Outdoor Destination located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hanging Rock Golf Club, Roanoke College and Longwood Park. Salem Museum 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. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Perfect for our family. We'll equipped, we'll maintained, quiet. It's just a great place to stay. Great hosts as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying and everything was perfect. Communication with the host was great. There were plenty of starter supplies. Beds were comfy and the kitchen is well equipped for making meals. Location is excellent to enjoy nearby hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot to get away

The house was very clean, the location was perfect for hiking and getting away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We love this place. Second stay for a family reunion in the area. Perfect for our peeps, outdoor activities, hiking, biking, and close to shopping. Host is pleasant. Place is clean. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We left the owner a note thanking for our stsy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the rural vibe of our stay. The place was well stocked with kitchen ware and overall very comfortable. We saw several deer early in the morning and at dusk.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and fun environment

In town for a Senior Softball tourney in Roanoke and Salem. Turned out to be a great place to unwind after long days in the heat. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting in a wildlife reserve. Very quiet & peaceful. Deer everywhere. Lots of trails. House was clean & well organized. Approximately 15-20 mins to Salem for groceries, but there was a gas station/ convenience store about 5 miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host, very kind and responsive. This was a nice comfortable location, well maintained, full kitchen and a great patio area for enjoying the beautiful property. This was a perfect base to hit the triple crown hiking and close enough quickly get to Roanoke for some fun in the city. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house, beautiful location

We used the house mostly as a home base to multiple hikes. It was comforting to come back to. Clean, with a lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a fantastic stay in Emily’s home. It was very clean and spacious. We loved drinking coffee on the large back deck and watching the deer walk by. It’s walking distance to several trails and a short drive to others. We have family in the area and hope to stay here again next time we’re visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for MTB or hike trip

Great space for our group to ride…trail entrance is right next to house! We had good WiFi on our weekend. We’d stay here again for sure on another Roanoke trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, beautiful property.

Our all seniors family stayed a long weekend to attend a family reunion in Salem. It was a great place for us. Quiet, beautiful, lots of deer, hiking trails, all in proximity to where mom grew up. Host Emily was great and place was awesome!! the place was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the comforts of home

A quiet sanctuary
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Soothing getaway in the woods

Come unplug with family and friends. Enjoy nature from the trees and stars to the mountains and animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outdoor Paradise

We had an amazing 3 night stay. Our plan was to ride Carvins Cove each day and we couldn't have picked a better base camp for our adventures. The house is very comfortable with everything you need in terms of cooking and relaxing. The proximity to Carvins Cove is perfect for all things outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Getaway

Emily is a wonderful host, answering lots of questions before our stay. The home was clean and well provisioned, in a wonderful neighborhood. A wide variety of hiking trails are less than a 5 minute walk from the front door. Plan on unplugging and enjoying nature, including the visiting deer families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway for a Long Weekend

House was just as described on the listing. Very clean and cute. Great way to disconnect with limited access to the phone! My family loved the quiet and close location to Carvins Cove. Great hiking trails and probably the most deer I have seen at one time in the field in front of the house at dusk - easily 30+ My family and I loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Excellent location, quiet and private. Exactly what we were looking for. Even found hiking trails right out of the backyard. Didn’t want to leave. House had plenty of room. Kitchen was fully equipped. Spent lots of time on the patio out back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private off-grid cabin

Great house to stay at if your looking for some outdoor adventures. Amazing hiking and mountian biking trails all within very close proximity to the house. As noted: cell service is pretty much nonexistent, there is sometimes enough of wifi signal to send messages as needed. Would highly recommend for any outdoor enthusiasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful retreat in the woods

This property was great for my family, with plenty of room to spread out inside, as well as a lovely back porch with built in seating. My husband and I went out each morning with our coffee and admired the deer. I strongly caution anyone driving in the neghborhood to keep it to a slow crawl because the beautiful deer are everywhere. The house has a warm vibe and beautiful artwork, as well as everything you might need in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home tucked away in the woods. We saw at least 30 deer on the way to the house. Beautiful outdoor space. The screened in porch was nice. Every room, including the bunk beds, had comfortable mattresses. I slept very well here. There is no cell service and the WiFi did not work. Just know that upfront. That did not bother us one bit; it was kind of nice to disconnect. There were DVDs and board games which was nice. Next time I’d like to spend more time at the house. We were here for a speed skating meet so we were out the door at 5/6am each morning and back home for some dinner, a shower, and sleep. I would love to stay here next year for the 2027 Blue Ridge Challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Hiking Basecamp

My wife & I spent a week at this property to hike in Carvins Cove & the surrounding mountains. We loved the quiet, secluded location with hiking (& mountain biking / horse) trails right at the end of the driveway. Access points to the AT, grocery stores, restaurants & downtown Roanoke are all nearby. While this is an older home, it is comfortably furnished & everything worked well. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. The owner (Emily) was very helpful & always responsive to our inquires. Cell service is spotty, but the Wi-Fi worked well. It would have been nice to have a functional fireplace for our winter visit, but other than that, the house was perfect for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

older folks playing around

We were a group of 60+ year old men and women. The guys were hiking on the trails in the area and the ladies were hanging out. The house was spacious enough for all of us. The natural beauty of the area was very nice. There were many deer and birds and a few lizards to watch. We got lucky with the weather, every day was beautiful. They have games to play and some books if we did have a rainy day. No TV and minimal phone service so if than matters to you, maybe look elsewhere. We loved it. defiantly recommend it .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
The location is lovely!The hose is very nice, I was using it for a retreat and it's really more of a family house, but the location is really wonderful, quite and prettyThe communication was not thorough. Apparently there is a no-smoking policy on the property, which I did not see in any of the owner's communication.The stay was for two nights, but the check in was so late (4:00) that we really could not get much time in on the first night, and check out was so early (10:00) we did not really have any time the last day for anything but breakfast and clean up. We really only got one day. Still, it was a lovely stay in a beautiful area in a comfy house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
Under the house booking page and information there is clearly a no-smoking policy for the property. Even if this was not clear for you in the house rules, you should not have presumed that it was acceptable to smoke in and around a property that is not your own. I will be sure to add this policy in duplicate form should anyone else be confused in the future. Additionally, I routinely allow guests to have early check-in and late checkouts should they ask. You did not ask for either. The 10am-4pm window between checkout and check-in is allocated so that I have time to turn the house over and address any problems if needed… which in your case I did, given that you smoked in my house and used my porch and yard as your ashtrays.
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