Relax by the River and enjoy the views.
5.0
Outstanding(50 Reviews)House in Rockbridge County
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome to the Mast Mill guest house. The house sleeps 4 guests comfortably. Maximum of 5 guest limit.
It’s located on the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge Baths. With private river access.
There is high speed fiber optic internet access.
We have a no pet policy, please do not ask for an exemption. Pets are not permitted on the property or in the house for any reason. No pets allowed. Thank you for understanding.
*** Please look at the house rules at the bottom. ***
This guest house offers a fully equipped kitchen, sunroom, and large living room with a electric stove fireplace.
Beds: One Queen, two Doubles, one pull out Double.
Enjoy private access to the Maury River: perfect for lounging, fishing, or swimming. The river is about knee to waist deep most of the year, so it’s perfect for kids.
Relax on the deck and watch the sunset over the mountains. Then sit around the fire pit and roast marshmallows and make s’mores.
Conveniently located 2 miles from Goshen Pass, and
a 20 minute drive to Lexington, Virginia Military Institute, and Washington & Lee university.
Lexington offers an unique shopping experience in the cute downtown.
There are several museums for those interested in history as well as several historical locations in the area.
The Birth place of Sam Houston, of Texas fame is at Timber Ridge.
General Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler along with General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his horse Little Sorrel are buried in town.
The only house Gen. Stonewall Jackson owned is now a museum in downtown Lexington. He also has an exhibit in the VIrginia Military Institute museum.
In the VMI museum is an air rifle believed to have been carried by Lewis and Clark on the long walk.
Meriwether Lewis was from Charlottesville Va. and William Clark was from the Natural Bridge area of Rockbridge County. Lexington was a staging area on their way west.
Gen. Robert E. Lee’s tomb and museum are in the basement of Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University.
The famous picture of Lee on Traveler was taken in front of the Mast Mill guest house.
He routinely had dinner in the original Mill house with the widow of a fallen fellow officer.
There are hot spring “Baths” located here in Rockbridge Baths. The hot spring is now privately owned.
There are hot springs you can swim in, located in Warm Springs Va. They have been open to the public since the 1700’s.
(30 minute drive) Ask the host and we can direct you.
The guest house sets on what was the Mast Mill. It was built around 1805 and operated until the 1960’s.
If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you.
There are numerous options for hiking in the area, from the easy Chessie Trail that runs along the Maury river in Lexington to the extremely difficult trails in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Ask the hosts for recommendations that fit your interest.
You can take trips to the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Natural Bridge caverns, the Natural Bridge State Park, and the Virginia Safari Park. And numerous other interesting locations. All are great for a day trip.
If you are interested in wine tasting or hitting a brewery there are a number of excellent options in the area.
If you like plays, Black friars Playhouse is a working replica of William Shakespeare’s theater located in Staunton,Va.
(30 minute drive)They perform Shakespeare plays every week of the year.
americanshakespearecenter.com
You can get the history by looking on Wikipedia for the American Shakespeare center.
During the winter season, we are about an hours drive from three excellent ski resorts. Wintergreen, The Homestead, and Massanutten, they offer very nice ski slopes.
House rules: please be respectful of our family’s home.
1. No pets
2. No parties.
3. No excessively loud music.
4. Please don’t rearrange the large furniture in the house.
5 Respect our neighbors and their property.
“Please don’t trespass or cut flowers from their garden”
6. Please don’t put lawn furniture in the river.
7. Please try not to leave the porch umbrella up over night. 8. Please do not handle the antiques in the house. . 9, Please let us know if anything is broken or doesn’t work so we can fix or replace it before the next guest.
10. There are lifejackets for kids in the shed if you need.
11. Please don’t leave trash at or in the river.
12. Put everything back where it goes when you are done.
13. We have a catch and release fishing policy, we don’t have an appropriate location to gut and clean fish.
Plus, leave the fish in the river for the next guest to catch.
Also, you must have a Virginia fishing license,
(State law) you can get a license online at the Department of wildlife resources.
Children 15 years or younger do not need a license.
Adult non resident. One day license $8.00
Adult non resident five day license $21.00
The website, dwr.virginia.gov
14. No fireworks. 15. Do not feed the donkeys or pet the pot belly pig across the road , the pig WILL bite.
16. Even though we live in an incredibly safe area we do have security cameras covering the parking area for insurance reasons.
If you need help with the anything don’t hesitate to ask. We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries on equipment that you borrow from the Mast Mill guest house property. Use at your own risk.
PLEASE return borrowed equipment to the location that you found it.
*The Mast Mill guest house is the guesthouse on our property. It’s our family home, please treat it kindly. Our house is right next door. We should be available if you need anything.
It’s located on the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge Baths. With private river access.
There is high speed fiber optic internet access.
We have a no pet policy, please do not ask for an exemption. Pets are not permitted on the property or in the house for any reason. No pets allowed. Thank you for understanding.
*** Please look at the house rules at the bottom. ***
This guest house offers a fully equipped kitchen, sunroom, and large living room with a electric stove fireplace.
Beds: One Queen, two Doubles, one pull out Double.
Enjoy private access to the Maury River: perfect for lounging, fishing, or swimming. The river is about knee to waist deep most of the year, so it’s perfect for kids.
Relax on the deck and watch the sunset over the mountains. Then sit around the fire pit and roast marshmallows and make s’mores.
Conveniently located 2 miles from Goshen Pass, and
a 20 minute drive to Lexington, Virginia Military Institute, and Washington & Lee university.
Lexington offers an unique shopping experience in the cute downtown.
There are several museums for those interested in history as well as several historical locations in the area.
The Birth place of Sam Houston, of Texas fame is at Timber Ridge.
General Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler along with General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his horse Little Sorrel are buried in town.
The only house Gen. Stonewall Jackson owned is now a museum in downtown Lexington. He also has an exhibit in the VIrginia Military Institute museum.
In the VMI museum is an air rifle believed to have been carried by Lewis and Clark on the long walk.
Meriwether Lewis was from Charlottesville Va. and William Clark was from the Natural Bridge area of Rockbridge County. Lexington was a staging area on their way west.
Gen. Robert E. Lee’s tomb and museum are in the basement of Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University.
The famous picture of Lee on Traveler was taken in front of the Mast Mill guest house.
He routinely had dinner in the original Mill house with the widow of a fallen fellow officer.
There are hot spring “Baths” located here in Rockbridge Baths. The hot spring is now privately owned.
There are hot springs you can swim in, located in Warm Springs Va. They have been open to the public since the 1700’s.
(30 minute drive) Ask the host and we can direct you.
The guest house sets on what was the Mast Mill. It was built around 1805 and operated until the 1960’s.
If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you.
There are numerous options for hiking in the area, from the easy Chessie Trail that runs along the Maury river in Lexington to the extremely difficult trails in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Ask the hosts for recommendations that fit your interest.
You can take trips to the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Natural Bridge caverns, the Natural Bridge State Park, and the Virginia Safari Park. And numerous other interesting locations. All are great for a day trip.
If you are interested in wine tasting or hitting a brewery there are a number of excellent options in the area.
If you like plays, Black friars Playhouse is a working replica of William Shakespeare’s theater located in Staunton,Va.
(30 minute drive)They perform Shakespeare plays every week of the year.
americanshakespearecenter.com
You can get the history by looking on Wikipedia for the American Shakespeare center.
During the winter season, we are about an hours drive from three excellent ski resorts. Wintergreen, The Homestead, and Massanutten, they offer very nice ski slopes.
House rules: please be respectful of our family’s home.
1. No pets
2. No parties.
3. No excessively loud music.
4. Please don’t rearrange the large furniture in the house.
5 Respect our neighbors and their property.
“Please don’t trespass or cut flowers from their garden”
6. Please don’t put lawn furniture in the river.
7. Please try not to leave the porch umbrella up over night. 8. Please do not handle the antiques in the house. . 9, Please let us know if anything is broken or doesn’t work so we can fix or replace it before the next guest.
10. There are lifejackets for kids in the shed if you need.
11. Please don’t leave trash at or in the river.
12. Put everything back where it goes when you are done.
13. We have a catch and release fishing policy, we don’t have an appropriate location to gut and clean fish.
Plus, leave the fish in the river for the next guest to catch.
Also, you must have a Virginia fishing license,
(State law) you can get a license online at the Department of wildlife resources.
Children 15 years or younger do not need a license.
Adult non resident. One day license $8.00
Adult non resident five day license $21.00
The website, dwr.virginia.gov
14. No fireworks. 15. Do not feed the donkeys or pet the pot belly pig across the road , the pig WILL bite.
16. Even though we live in an incredibly safe area we do have security cameras covering the parking area for insurance reasons.
If you need help with the anything don’t hesitate to ask. We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries on equipment that you borrow from the Mast Mill guest house property. Use at your own risk.
PLEASE return borrowed equipment to the location that you found it.
*The Mast Mill guest house is the guesthouse on our property. It’s our family home, please treat it kindly. Our house is right next door. We should be available if you need anything.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rockbridge County
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(50 Reviews)5.0
We visited the area for a wedding and were blown away by the host's lovely cottage! The property was clean and spacious and had ample parking. The host was incredibly sweet and communicative and even gave us a jar of their own honey. We highly recommend this home away from home!
5.0
This house and yard were beautiful and spacious ! Owners were wonderful! Can’t wait to return!
5.0
Jenn & Jason were welcoming and accommodating. Made sure we had anything needed. Excellent Wifi. Thank you guys so much for that delicious local honey! Our favorite room was the back sunroom which felt like we were sitting in a treehouse --- Beautiful view of trees, garden flowers, and fun chicken antics (awesome chicken coop)! Access to the river and the kayaks were a huge plus. Nearby Lexington is a great town with a lot of history. Enjoyed our visit to the Natural Bridge, too. Overall, a great stay. Many thanks again.
5.0
We love staying at the Mast Mill Guesthouse. We’ve stayed there 2 years in a row now and we love
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet, country home. The house is charming and feels like home. The decor includes antiques, the beds are comfortable and everything is very clean. The owners are right next door, they're very friendly and welcoming. Fishing is great on the peaceful Maury river. We would highly recommend this place for a quiet get-away.
5.0
The property is very nice and perfect for our needs.
5.0
Jason and Jennifer are the perfect hosts! The house was well appointed and cozy. The outdoor areas, including the river access, lawn area and deck, really contributed to the "home away from home" vibe. When Jason suggests that you "bring food", trust his judgement. The home is situated in beautiful countryside and the grocery store is not around the corner, but an easy drive. We could not have asked for a better experience. These are great people with a heart for hospitality. Thanks to you both for your kindness and patience with our endless questions regarding the area. We hope to return.
5.0
Perfect home nestled in Rockbridge County on the Maury. We loved our stay as our friends tied the knot just down the road.
5.0
We loved our stay in Rockbridge Baths. The home is decorated in old antiques, like stepping back in time. It's very comfortable and spacious with a beautiful backyard and access to the Maury River. We enjoyed kayaking and bird watching on the river. The hosts were right next store and very accommodating to our needs.
5.0
The house was wonderful. It was just as advertised. The property was beautiful. We had an enjoyable time kayaking on the river, fishing, splashing in the river, and relaxing on the deck. The views of the mountains were great. We cooked quick meals and had everything we needed on hand (Utensils/Cookware). Thank you Jason and Jen for being such great hosts. We will definitely be coming back.
5.0
This was a perfect place for my family to stay for my son’s graduation. The house was clean and comfortable and the property is gorgeous. Jason and Jennifer were great hosts!
5.0
Our trips purpose was to have some beds to sleep in while in town for graduation. Due to our first home (in town) being cancelled on us by the host due to the city of Lexington not allowing short term rentals, we were forced to find another. Which turned out to be a blessing. Originally my thought was be in town, and be close to everything. This isn’t a bad plan however once we found this home our plans changed. We was able to to have my daughters and our small family out for cake and a charcuterie celebration. They had so much fun after graduation playing board games (provided by the host) that they all came back the next day and kayaked. We played more games and was really able to just enjoy each other and the BEAUTIFUL backyard. If you have an iPhone there is a WiFi so you are still connected to the world if you want, television to watch your Netflix etc. Plenty of board games, jenga etc. My fam decided they wanted to add two decks of playing cards so we left the ones we bought at wm for the family that came. My granddaughter adored the small rocking chair. I really just can’t say enough nice things about the property. I was stoked as soon as I saw it in person. The donkeys across the street let us pet them. The only thing I originally perceived as a negative was being 20-30 min from town but this truly turns out to be a blessing for us. You are not in the city, you will have all things country. Enjoy it.
5.0
Great choice. The only inconvenience was the inability to use cell phone. Must have an I-phone.
5.0
Was such a cozy little house with lots of history! The yard was beautiful which led down to the river. It was very quiet with beautiful mountains surrounding it.
5.0
Great property. Owners were great. Loved my stay.
5.0
The location of this property was perfect. A short <20 minute drive to Lexington and nearby Natural Bridge. We stayed 2 nights and we thoroughly enjoyed the peace of the river when fishing or kayaking and just being able to “pause” from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the world. I enjoyed sitting out front each morning with my coffee while watching the donkeys and pig across the road 😁 This property was clean, well stocked with anything you could ever imagine, plus more, and the owners are super friendly. This place is a MUST if you are looking for a perfect getaway! We will be back!
5.0
Amazing property, quaint house, great hosts. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
This lovely house outside of Lexington, VA is wonderfully quiet. The owners totally have embraced the 1970s, so if like me you grew up then, the place really brings back memories. All the facilities that you would need, access to the river, and farmland all the way around. Just remember, it is eleven very curvy miles to get to town, so plan ahead your trip.s. Will most likely stay there again.
5.0
Great stay, loved the binoculars left for birdwatching.
5.0
We booked a stay here because of the great proximity to VMI! We keep coming back because it is a little piece of Heaven on Earth.
We have fallen in love with owners as well. They are humble and kind. Cannot wait to come back in November!
5.0
Beautiful location on the Maury River and very clean house. Hosts are very accommodating and even provided honey from their own hives and soap made from that honey.
5.0
Nice and relaxing to stay close to the river while we were in town for my son’s wedding. We even managed to do a little kayaking!! Honey and homemade soaps were a nice touch! I was very appreciative of Jason (the owner) getting in touch with me personally. Thank you!
5.0
This place is superb for relaxation and peace and quiet. It is as advertised and the kitchen is really well furnished. It was really clean and we have stayed in a lot of VRBO homes and this surpassed many of those. The hosts are super helpful and nice. We had a very enjoyable stay and would rate everything as a 10! Ann and Glenn
5.0
We greatly enjoyed our stay. The quiet country setting, nice home with large porch, and things to do around there were great! The hosts were friendly and communicative, and we would definitely stay here again.
5.0
On a three-week road trip with my childhood friend, Rockbridge Baths was the perfect location for several days' stay. The house was cute and comfortable with wonderful and picturesque views. The host was very friendly and accessible if we needed anything. Should I find myself in that part of the country again, I would choose to stay here.
5.0
We had a great visit. Our hosts were friendly and thoughtful. The house was clean and cozy. It was an amazing and relaxing weekend getaway.
5.0
Great property with many activities on site. Looking forward to many more stays here. A VMI parents dream location with wonderful owners.
5.0
Jen and Jason were terrific hosts. The house was perfect for me and my two teenage boys. Great spot for our fly-fishing trip! Couldn't have asked for more.
5.0
We just spent the weekend but could have stayed the week! This house is well equipped, clean, comfortable and Jen and Jason are very accommodating hosts.
5.0
This was the perfect location for a family gathering. My family & I were in the area for a wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better spot. The host's went out of their way to make the whole family feel welcome, even allowing my 2 & 3 y/o grandsons to help feed the chickens. Everything we needed or wanted was already on site. We enjoyed smores by the fire pit at night & fishing/kayaking on the river by day. Amazing stay with amazing hosts. Secluded location. We did not have cell service while on site but Wifi access was a breeze so that helped. Highly recommend this great stay!!! Thanks Jason & Jen!
5.0
Nice country setting
5.0
We had a great stay with my parents, spouse and 2 kids. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming in the river and took the bikes on a spin! The area is beautiful and there are lots of farms and green rolling pastures and fields. The fishing rods were an awesome bonus and the kids had fun trying to catch fish in the river. The house was immaculately maintained and so charming. We hiked the Chambers Ridge Trail one morning too and went to RoadMap Coffee Works (15 minutes). The owners were great hosts, we enjoyed the honey!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay 100% It’s not the fanciest or most up to date place ever so if that’s what you’re looking for this isn’t it. But for the same price or cheaper than a hotel room you get an entire house in a quiet area, full kitchen two baths, lots of puzzles and board games. The owners provide bicycles, kayaks and fishing gear witch was awesome even if you have it at home you don’t have to lug it with you. The river is nice and there’s chairs and a picnic table down there so you can relax. The owners live next door and are very accommodating if you need anything.
5.0
What an awesome quaint nostalgic place in a beautiful area. Absolutely gorgeous property with river access kayaks fishinhg poles etc. Nice burn pit ,back porch to relax and enjoy the scenery. Jason is a cordial and friendly Owner/host. Very affordable about 10-12 minutes to Lexington and 25-30 to Buena Vista our 2 sons attend SVU. Already have the place booked again. Neat record player stereo in house with 45s/78 s .
5.0
We randomly chose a great location for our get-away. The Mast Mill Guest House is comfortable and clean and the area is naturally fascinating... just the place to 'melt the stress'.
We highly recommend a stay here =) The hosts are so welcoming!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockbridge County?
The average price for a rental in Rockbridge County is $263 per night. This rental is $59 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.. Enjoy the water!
Is Relax by the River and enjoy the views. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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