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Home Away From Home For Hokies

Holiday home in Blacksburg with kitchen and patio

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Front of house
Our newly remodeled kitchen with double ovens and separate cook top.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Blacksburg, VA
  • Place, Lyric Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Moss Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bonus room

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home Away From Home For Hokies

A spacious family home in a QUIET FAMILY friendly neighborhood & minutes from downtown. Newly remodeled kitchen and flooring on the main level. Available for Graduation and regular football games. It's the perfect place for your family and Virginia Tech alumni. This is NOT a party house and we ask that everyone be respectful of our neighbors. No more than 4 vehicles at the house, please plan traveling accordingly. Please contact with any questions.
*note to those who may have pet allergies, we do own two dogs. The house is cleaned thoroughly from top to bottom, but want you to be aware if you are affected.
*Football and Graduation rates subject to change from year to year. All Football rentals for the upcoming season/year will be set within 24-48 hours of the release of the schedule. You are welcome to contact me about booking early, but be aware that the current rate could be last year's rate and is subject to change. I am not able to set the rates for Graduations and Football games until they are released and I have to go in do them manually. Thank you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be monitored at all times
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Events

No events allowed
Please respect our neighbors and the quiet hours
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Pets

Pets allowed
MUST crate when home alone-nonrefundable pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING!! Inside our outside of the property!!
Must be respectful of our house and neighborhood!

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
Note from host: Please respect our neighbors and the quiet hours
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blacksburg

Alleghany, a neighbourhood in Blacksburg, is home to this holiday home. Alexander Black House & Cultural Center and Historic Smithfield Plantation are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center and NRV Superbowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lane Stadium or Women’s Softball Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Blacksburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Lyric Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Alexander Black House & Cultural Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Moss Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lane Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Virginia Tech University - 8 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Benny Marzano's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hokie House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cellar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home For Hokies pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home Away From Home For Hokies?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home For Hokies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home For Hokies?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home For Hokies located?

Located in Alleghany, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Alexander Black House & Cultural Center and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Virginia Tech University. Lyric Theatre and Moss Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Arlington, VA

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

Another wonder Hokie weekend!

This was our third year staying at the Henry's wonderful home. The house was immaculate, the location is great, and the Henry Family are excellent hosts! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

VT Graduation

The house was perfect for our family to celebrate our son’s graduation. It’s a quiet neighborhood close to town, the living space was great, and the bedrooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house in a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to downtown Blacksburg. Erika was great to work with. Nice extra touches to improve the stay. Seamless check-in and check-out. Excellent communication. Absolutely everything right with reserving on VRBO. Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

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

Game Day

Great location for VT game weekends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a great time when we stayed here for graduation! Location was great! Quiet subdivision. Very easy, short drive to Lane Stadium, Home was very clean and plenty of room for all of us. We bought groceries when we arrived in Blacksburg and ate all of our meals, except for 1 at the house. It was great just to relax and hang out with everyone. We spent one afternoon just playing board games. There were many on hand to choose from. Erika was super easy to work with. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbey M.

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

Hokies reunion

We had a great time !! House was perfect for our crew! Enjoyed the view, sitting on the deck and the fire pit! Lots of space to hang out inside and all the necessary amenities! Owners were thoughtful about all the little things you might need! Close to VT and accommodated our whole crew of college friends returning after 28 years ! Awesome weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Arlington, VA

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

Perfect Hokie House

Erika’s wonderful house was perfect for our annual Hokie reunion and she is a wonderful host! Plenty of room for everyone, great kitchen, deck, family room and more. Thanks again Erika for another great year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg

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

VT vs Boston College Game

We enjoyed our stay! The owner was very helpful and responsive. Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

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

Great, large home

A lovely home with room for many guests to stay. The views from the back deck are exquisite. Only negative was the weather as it rained all weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Best Weekend/Graduation Stay Ever!!!

Thank you Erika for letting us stay at your beautiful home!!! We had plenty of space & the view off the back deck of the mountains was just beautiful!!! The kitchen was renovated & just stunning it was so perfect for our large family!!! Also so convenient how close we were to downtown Blacksburg made it perfect getting to all the Graduation events & parties!!! Thank you again for a great stay & allowing us to make new memorable memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

VT weekend

We had a great time at your house. Location was perfect, it was clean and very spacious for our group. Thanks for a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Arlington, VA

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

Hokie reunion

The perfect home for our annual Hokie reunion. Plenty of room for everyone, clean, well-equipped, and Erika is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Lisa F., Sarasota

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

EXCELLENT from Booking to Check out

This house was amazing and the owners were gracious. Super clean and convenient location. We attended VT football game with friends and it was great. You can walk to the stadium if desired - it's about 1.25 miles (up hill on the way back) but very do-able. Location is perfect. The house is very well equipped. Would definitely stay here again for our next VT event.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

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

Hokie Bachelor Party Weekend

The property was super-well equipped; lots of indoor & outdoor spaces; huge deck with great view of the mountains; 2 minutes by car to Main Street...even walkable in 10 minutes; easy access to campus/stadium from the north side of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Awesome Hokie House!

We had a wonderful time during our stay for VT parents weekend! The house is spacious with a very convenient location to campus. It was my son’s birthday too so we could celebrate with some friends and cookout on the deck which was wonderful for all. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed M., Virginia Beach

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

Great house in a quiet neighborhood.

Great house in a quiet neighborhood. In Blacksburg for football game/family get together. House was clean, comfortable and plenty of room. Erica made sure everything was great for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connor W.

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

Great time

Perfect spot for a long weekend in Blacksburg
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great house and wonderful owner

Can’t find anything at all to say other than it was truly a once in a lifetime experience at my son’s graduation and Erika and her home were the key to making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoyed their stay! Thanks you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

VT -Pitt Game at The Henry House

What an amazing time we spent at the Henry home! Ericka is wonderful and provides many warm touches to make our stay so comfortable! There were eleven of us with three grandkids who enjoyed running around! The view from the back deck is breathtaking especially at sunrise! Definitely a five star accommodation and plan to book in the future! Love, The Herman Family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Great house for a Hokie weekend!

The house was in a convenient location to downtown Blacksburg, clean, and big enough for a large group of friends visiting for a football weekend. Erika was wonderful to work with throughout the booking and check-in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

RONALD T.

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

A Home away from Home

This is an ideal base to explore Blacksburgh . We had a family reunion and took in a Hokie football game. This house fit all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip S., Sunapee, NH, USA

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

Great house; Great hosts.

We were in Blacksburg for a VT football game weekend. Location was great- House and deck were perfect for our group, and Erika was extremely thoughtful with little touches and amenities through the house; From extra toothbrushes, to tailgate supplies, to To-go coffee cups for game day. A great VRBO experience and a great weekend. thank you Erika.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brion G.

The perfect place to stay with family and friends

Erika Henry is the BEST host EVER. Every step of the way she went above and beyond to make sure we had EVERYTHING that we needed. The house was a home away from home and there was more than enough for adults, children and Adult Children. The house was 5 min from campus and a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Great house close to campus! Perfect for multiple families.

We really enjoyed our weekend at this home! There were three different couples and we had plenty of room and personal space along with great areas to hang out together. Everything was very clean and welcoming. It's a short drive to campus and located in a pretty neighborhood. Our only disappointment is that the weather wasn't warmer so we could enjoy the gorgeous deck and yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Carissa U.

Spacious and provided everything we needed!

My family and I really enjoyed staying here during my son’s graduation weekend. The layout of the house provided for separate areas to satisfy the needs of the family. We had children playing board games in the sun room, our young adults relaxing on one side of the deck, my siblings playing games on the other side, and the remainder scattered through the house spending time with each other. Erika also provided toiletries just in case we forgot something (which we did). Her kitchen is fully equipped and there were multiple refrigerators to accommodate our party prep and Mother’s Day breakfast. I would definitely recommend this home and would rent again if I am back in the Blacksburg area. Thanks again for your hospitality and timely correspondence. We are happy we also had a chance to meet you as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

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