Located in Buchanan, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Buchanan Swinging Bridge and Wilson Warehouse / Community House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blue Ridge Vineyard and Peaks of Otter Winery. Troutville Park and Natural Bridge Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Natural Bridge State Park - 22 min drive - 30.2 km
Virginia Safari Park - 28 min drive - 37.3 km
Valley View Mall - 41 min drive - 52.1 km
Washington and Lee University - 41 min drive - 57.2 km
Getting around
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Foot of the Mountain Cafe - 13 min drive
Mrs. B’s Restaurant and Bar - 10 min drive
Good Times Cafe - 10 min drive
Buchanan Fountain and Grille - 10 min drive
North Star Restaurant - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va?
As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va on 28 Feb 2027 start from AU$1,112, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Home On James River- Springwood Va located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Jefferson National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Buchanan Swinging Bridge and James River. Wilson Warehouse / Community House and Blue Ridge Vineyard are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Great property on the James. Our family had a blast swimming and kayaking in the river. Just a short 25 minute drive to natural bridge and Virginia safari. Also very close to a quite small town with good restaurants and coffee shops.
A beautiful rustic getaway with gorgeous views from the second floor decks, this was the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy kayaking and fishing on the James River. Very clean and well appointed with comfortable beds and furniture, this home is surrounded by beautiful country teeming with wildlife. I wish we could have stayed longer, and highly recommend this property.
House is well stocked and cared for. You’ll love to sit on the front or back porch and watch the river go by. Easy place to launch your own kayaks for the five mile trip to Buchanan. Neighbors are friendly and helpful.
We had a great long weekend at this property. They have a ton of activities (yard games like horseshoes, cornhole), puzzles.. it is a 1 minute walk to the river, which is clear as can be. The kids loved swimming, splashing, running, grilling out. everyone we met nearby was friendly and helpful too. we would love to come back!
We found the home both spacious, well equipped and comfortable. This was our first time to the area, and we definitely will be returning thanks to the condition and amenities of the property, but also due to the relaxed rural nature of its location, right on the James River. Now that we know more about the area and river, we will return next time better equipped to fish and canoe the James River. Thanks again to the owner for his prompt response to our questions.
Stayed in VRBO rentals each of the past 5 years; this was the best yet! Quiet and secluded, yet the neighbors that we met (Sanbo & Chuck) were friendly and interesting.House was exactly as described, beds and other furnishings comfortable. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Only possible negative is one that the owner has no control over - train tracks runinng on the opposite side of the river. Still, anyone that spends much time around rivers should know that tracks follow the river in mountainous terrain; it's the lowest lying ground around. However, trains were not frequent, at least, not running nearly as often as other places we've stayed.We hope to be able to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
Ann D.
21 Aug 2015
Wonderful outdoor vacation!
This place is truly wonderful if you like being on the water, along with all the outdoor activities that it provides. The house was very clean, very nice, and the homeowners were extremely nice, generous people. We went swimming, tubing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, played games in the yard every day. The river was very clean and having the boat ramp right there couldn't make access any easier. They have a HUGE fire pit where we enjoyed fires every night, which was a huge plus... basically spent nearly all day every day outside. The ONLY thing that I could possibly complain about, and this was very minor in my opinion, was the pans and lack of appliances in the kitchen (I'm a big cook), but we made the best of it, had to improvise a bit. All in all, it was a great place, very quiet, peaceful, beautiful and an absolutely wonderful way to reconnect with nature and spend some quality, healthy time outdoors. Be sure to buy your groceries beforehand if possible. The closest grocery store is half an hour away.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Ann,
Thank you very much for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your time at our river house. With regard to the lack of appliances cookware, we have added new plates, pans, small appliances, etc since your visit. We hope you will visit again soon! Thanks Again. The Clark Family
Our visit was July 1-8, and we would highly recommend this property for a relaxing, refreshing stay by the James River. The house was very clean on arrival, kitchen well-stocked, ample linens and towels. We spent a lot of time on the porches, just hanging out and enjoying the quiet and watching canoers, kayakers, and tubers on the river. Access is right across the road (literally a one minute walk) so it’s easy to wade in. Because we did not have tubes, we went on a tubing trip through Twin Rivers Outfitters in Buchanan (about 4 miles from house). The yard is very large and flat with a big fire pit, picnic table, chairs. Roanoke is about 45 minutes away, but a neat town to explore with lots of green space. Lexington is about 25 minutes away. Just FYI: Because Buchanan is small, there is no large grocery. The Hilltop store and Family Dollar were depleted of basics (due to high volume of campers for 4th of July, we were told). What food we didn’t bring with us we got in Roanoke (combined shopping with a day trip), but there is a Krogers in Daleville, which is closer. The owner was very helpful, very responsive.
Very quiet and peaceful area right on the river. Sit on the deck and enjoy the peace. We tied our river tubes to a rock and floated in the river all day. A big tree provides perfect shade so you can spend hours without burning. House has everything you need.
The river house was perfect for an active family. It was well stocked with everything you’d need, just bring the food. Very clean and felt like home. I’d drink my coffee and read my book every morning out on the balcony while the hubby fished. We swam and played in the river every day and it was close enough to the local attractions to enjoy as well. It was just perfect!