Modern Appalachian Vacation Rental w/ River Access

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone fire pit and blue Adirondack chairs.
A river flowing through a forested area with clear water and a rocky riverbank.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A hallway with wooden doors, a black wall-mounted object, and a ceiling light fixture.
A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pennington Gap, VA
  • Place, Cave Spring Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Pennington Gap

Located in Pennington Gap, this holiday home is on a river. Jefferson National Forest and Cave Spring Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Barbara C. Polly Center for the Arts and Appalachia Cultural Arts Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Pennington Gap, VA

What's nearby

  • Cave Spring Park - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama - 27 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Miner's Park - 27 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail - 32 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Natural Tunnel State Park - 37 min drive - 49.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rooster's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Appalachian Vacation Rental w/ River Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Appalachian Vacation Rental w/ River Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Appalachian Vacation Rental w/ River Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Appalachian Vacation Rental w/ River Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Appalachian Vacation Rental w/ River Access located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Jefferson National Forest and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Cave Spring Park. Southwest Virginia Museum and Miner's Park are also within 16 miles (25 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
Peaceful, gorgeous cabin to get away and enjoy nature. Easy driving distance to a variety of outdoor activities, such as parks and hiking trails. Also, a handful of unique historic downtowns and history to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is everything that the description says it is. Beautiful modern cozy and spotless clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you so much, for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Hill River Retreat. It means a lot to hear that the cabin lived up to your expectations and that you found it beautiful, cozy, modern, and spotless. Our goal is to create a relaxing mountain getaway where guests can unwind and enjoy the peaceful river and scenery, so your feedback truly means a lot to us. We appreciate you choosing Hill River Retreat and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The house has everything we needed and the views were amazing. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and hanging out by the fire. Check in was super easy and we hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home, the views, and relaxing on the deck by the fire. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re glad check-in was smooth. We look forward to you visiting again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting

We had a very beautiful and restful stay, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Fron the Owner: "Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful and lovely stay at the Hill River Retreat! We had a blast exploring the area, grilling out on the back deck, and enjoying the views ! Will definitely be going back !
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
From the owner: "Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you and your family enjoyed the time spent at Hill River Retreat! Look forward to having you all stay again.“
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and well equipped. Very private location. It was a beautiful, peaceful location. Our time was too short. The owner was available and very kind.
View of the fog retreating from the back deck.
The river.
The river
View of the house from the trail
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the home and found it peaceful and private. It was a pleasure having you, and I truly appreciate how well you cared for the property. You’re welcome back anytime—hopefully for a longer stay next time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family reunion

Beautiful home and location- had everything we needed and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. The road to the house was a bit precarious (glad I had a truck) :-) Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet cabin by the river

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely private place by the river. Great design, very comfortable, super clean. Last part of the road in was gravel / a little bumpy; just be aware,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for the kind words. My granddaughter says I’m the best designer, so I really appreciate the compliment. Hope you will stay again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We had a great time during our stay. It was very quiet and relaxing. The house is modern and clean. It had everything we needed. Woke up to wild life in the yard. Enjoyed our time at the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Well maintained and beautifully perfect property and cabin. Private and quiet. My heart was sad when my stay was over. I will definitely be a return guest. Honest hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin, Private Setting

The driveway in is a little intimidating at first but it leads to a great private setting and a very comfortable cabin. The sounds of the creek are with you all the time creating a very relaxing atmosphere. The wildlife was fun to watch and the property is very easy to walk around in. Overall, it's a very pleasant place to get away and unplug for a while.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Honeymoon Getaway

This little what I would call “cabin” was the perfect destination for our honeymoon getaway. We wanted to getaway to the middle of nowhere and you definitely are by yourself in the mountains but yet very close to the little town of Pennington Gap & Big stone Gap, etc. For us all the surrounding areas were great but the home was the most memorable for us. The house is the perfect size, very cozy and has everything you need for your stay. We cooked out on the grill provided a few nights and cooked breakfast and had coffee in the fully stocked kitchen with plenty of coffee for coffee lovers like us! We loved to sit on the porch with the fire pit and watch the incredible fire flys do there thing. It was like nothing we’ve ever seen and were from the country. The bath tub with a huge window to watch all the firefly’s from inside was so relaxing too. We adventured near by town Big stone Gap which was a gem you wouldn’t think is there. So many little shops they have a pottery shop, lots of boutiques, coffee shops, food, and incredible coal fired pizza at Good times pizza MUST HAVE. We also went to Creation Kingdom Zoo, Natural Tunnel state park, Roosters pub, Charlys and adventured the Pennington Gap shops. Something else we really noticed is everyone is so friendly like they know you and are from there. It was very special to us also because this is a family friend who owns this place and he’s a great guy. It was an amazing stay and we definitely hope to come back annually to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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