Take a couple days off to sit a spell and step back from the stress of everyday life. Perfect for a romantic couples getaway or solitary retreat and for outdoor enthusiasts.

Spend your days adventuring out and about. We are located just 3 miles from Grayson Highlands State Park. Come home to your own fully furnished, Mountain Cottage. Restore your soul surrounded with breath-taking mountain vistas and fresh mountain air while rocking on the front porch as you whip up some savory mountain cooking in the fully equipped kitchen or Roast marshmallows, grill some freshly caught trout or warm up on a chilly evening at the fire pit.

Location is superb! No steep roads, private/wooded setting and you're walking distance to trout stocked Wilson creek. With easy access to all attractions, we are within minutes of Grayson Highland State Park/Mount Rogers National Recreation area, the famed Virginia Creeper Trail, New River Trail, Appalachian Trail, Virginia Highland horse trails and only a 45 minutes drive from I-77 or I-81.

This cozy cottage sits on 3.5 acres of private secluded mountain top retreat. It features a babbling brook that runs beside the yard all year. The cottage boasts 2 bedrooms with 1 full bath in the master bedroom. It also has living room, dining room and well equipped kitchen.

Excellent restaurants are within a casual 15-30 minute drive. And when your ready to retire after a memorable packed day, simply snuggle down in either the King bed in the master bedroom, the full size bed in the 2nd bedroom, or in the living room with futon or the sofa bed. Take in that 'Country Quite' while breathing fresh country mountain air as you slowly drift off to sleep.

Whether planning a honeymoon, anniversary, or personal escape, Mountain Air Cottage can't be beat!

Temp's at the cottage's 3,500 foot elevation are typically about 10 degrees cooler than in lower-elevation Independence, VA, just 21 miles away, and Independence typically has 10-degree lower temperatures than lower-elevation Piedmont locations such as Charlotte, NC, some 124 miles to the south. Independence has a large grocery store, restaurants, park with swimming pool and tennis courts, and antiqueing if you decide to go exploring.

Explore the area from the cottage's central base:
o Appalachian Trail (4 mi from cabin)
o Grayson Highlands State Park (3 mi)
o Grayson Recreation Park (9 mi) swimming, tennis courts, hiking
o Peach Bottom Falls (9 mi)
o Blue Ridge Parkway (25 mi)
o Shatley Springs Restaurant (31 mi)
o Hillsville Flea Market (36 mi)
o Virginia Creeper Bike Trail (42 mi)
o Library, churches, museum and gift shop in Independence (29 mi)

Enjoy festivities and activities in Independence:
o Farmer's Market (Wed 4-6 pm; Fri 9 am -1 pm; early May thru early Oct)
o Concerts in the historic Old Courthouse on some weekends in summer
o Jam Sessions featuring bluegrass music Wed 6 - 9 pm on Old Courthouse lawn
o July 4th Parade and Fireworks display includes craft and food tents, music
o Potty Princess Pageant (Oct 12) and Fall Mountain Foliage Festival and Grand Privy Race (Oct 13)
o Safe Halloween (Oct 31) with music, bouncy houses, pony rides, haunted house
o Christmas Parade (Dec 1)
. . . and nearby festivities:
o Clogging and Blue Grass Music (Sat nights at Flat Ridge Community Center)
o Fiddler's Convention in Galax, VA

Three night rentals required for these Holiday weekends:
New Years
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas

For the equestrian minded rental horses are nearby.

*** Know Before You Go ***
guest 3 & 4 are charged $35 nightly additional per guest per night.
Please expect no internet, a TV with DirecTV and limited cell reception(depends on carrier). Truly unplug & relax at this vacation getaway! Any violation of house rules and/or violation of specific instructions pertaining to your stay shall be assessed a fine of $150.00 plus any damages incurred due to the guest violating house rules and or instructions.

PETS YES, and are considered on a case by case basis and are limited to (2) dogs, they should be housebroken (any signs of urination ,vomit , feces, excessive hair, pets on furniture or beds in the cottage requires the rug and/or furniture to be deep cleaned and sanitized at an expense to the guest of $150.00). Guest needs to provide crates & have pets remain in crates when you leave them alone in the cottage. pets should be crate trained.
There is a $35.00 per night/ per pet fee.
If pet fee is Not paid prior to arrival, The reservation is then subjugated to termination before or during your stay if payment is not made prior to arrival. There are some rules and considerations for guests with Pets and Guests should review the Pet Addendum for further information.

* Weekend stays beginning on Fridays require a minimum 2 nights.
** We collect a state & county occupancy tax of 5% at check-in.
*** Home is Not child proof for guests under 18y/o.
The space:
***** Please read this description completely. ********

Situated in a quiet mountain top, centrally located , this ‘cool grandparents’ cottage is simple, clean, comfortable, vintage, cozy and budget friendly for couples. Nothing fancy, nothing posh. This 82 year old well-loved home has had only one owner and though greatly cared for, shows its age in some places. Expect to find some loving wear, quaint aging and charming patina both inside and outside.

The mountain & country climate is excellent for cool days and evenings from spring to fall; as such, we do have fall, winter and spring storms that may bring unusually high amounts of rain or snow to the area, which may cause high humidity and conditions that accompany humid areas and as such, may bring out wildlife such as ladybugs and such small non threatening wild life. Once again this house was built in 1940, in a mountainous and wooded area, with all of the conditions that may arise as a result. If one is particularly sensitive to the “old house smell“, or to close encounters of wildlife this is not the house for you.
** *any issues discovered at check in or during your stay must be reported immediately to allow host to verify and if need be correct the issue in a timely manner. If the issue(s) are not reported when noticed, guest waives all rights and assumes all responsibility.

Please expect no internet, and limited cell reception(depends on your carrier).
We offer DirecTV service for your viewing enjoyment.

*Because of the cottages altitude of 3,600, we have no A/C service.

*** Home is Not child proof for guests under 18y/o.

Other Important Things To Note -
Please DO NOT move furniture and or area rugs, including but not limited to lamps, decorative items etc.
be aware that the rental property may come with some wildlife neighbors popping up from time to time including but not limited to Deer, turkey, bear and other wildlife that inhabit the area.. Remember, the cottage is in the woods, not the city.

*** Check-out Instructions: ***
1) Please leave All doors closed.
2) Please leave thermostat at 50 degrees F.
3) please place all used towels in hamper.
Failure to comply/follow house rules will result in
forfiture of security deposit.

We've done our best to think of everything you'll need to feel right at home during your stay.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Private and serene but caretakers are just down the road if needed.