Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
5.0
Outstanding(52 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.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(52 Reviews)
5.0
Sep 2024
The hosts’ J & J were easy to communicate w/ & very kind. Kind enough to leave us w/ snacks, fresh eggs, honey & a clean comfortable environment. My mother & I enjoy visiting w/ my son to celebrate his birthday weekend, before he goes to TBS. We would absolutely stay again. Highly recommended!
5.0
Sep 2024
Great convenient location to many local wineries, downtown Lexington, Lavender farm, Natural Bridge and hiking. Quiet, cozy and comfortable house. We enjoyed our stay and the hosts were very accommodating and gave good tips for local area attractions. Loved the homemade soaps, honey and fresh eggs.
5.0
Sep 2024
Great house. Very nice.
5.0
Aug 2024
I cannot say enough good things about this property and our stay! The host were awesome, the house is so clean and the property was beautiful. The house is equipped with everything you need. It was perfect for our family weekend get away. I highly recommend this property.
5.0
Aug 2024
This was a great place. River is just a very short walk. Communication was get with property owner was great. Would retun if in the area.
5.0
Aug 2024
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
Aug 2024
This house and yard were beautiful and spacious ! Owners were wonderful! Can’t wait to return!
5.0
Jul 2024
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.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockbridge County?

The average price for a rental in Rockbridge County is $173 per night. This rental is $35 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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