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It's a place that attracts happiness.

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Washington and Lee University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Virginia Military Institute
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Virginia Horse Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

It's a place that attracts happiness.

Locals know about the historic Bare Farm and its beloved Cabin on the River.
Many a wedding party has bumped down the dirt road to witness vows below its stained glass windows.
There have been festivities, a time or two.
Some folks tell the story of a dog that went tubing and a grandmother who parked herself on a lawn chair in the river to watch. There was a grandfather who danced till dawn, went home to feed the cows and hurried back to catch the last song.
Just 3 miles from historic Lexington, the Cabin sleeps 8, with two full size beds in one room, a queen size in the other, and a king size mattress on the floor in the loft.
There's a fully equipped kitchen facing a stone fireplace in the large main room.
There are old iron beds and hand made quilts. There's a glider on the porch where you might want to sit in the mornings to drink your coffee and watch the fog rise off the river.
Some say laughter still echoes through the trees.........


Peace and tranquility: If you are looking for a place to renew your spirit....the Cabin on the River at the Bare Farm is it.
Some say laughter still echoes through the trees..........
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace, and balcony or patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from George Washington National Forest and 9 minutes from Southern Virginia University
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lexington cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Owner/Manager Vicki Nuckols Kruse; Co-Host Jenniffer Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside - ashtrays provided on the porch

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We welcome pets; fee is $35 per stay .

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children under 2 years old stay for free.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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It's a place that attracts happiness. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful stay

Just a really beautiful setting and comfortable cabin. Thanks for letting us stay again! Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA M., HALIFAX

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect!!!

Perfectly located on the river. Beautiful scenery.Very calm and quiet. Beds very comfortable.Anything needed was there. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we hoped it would be!

We will be back! Thank you for a seamless experience and thank you for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Little Cabin

Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin on the river

Perfect for VMI weekends!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love it here

This is the sweetest cabin on the loveliest piece of property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

VMI weekend

Beautiful property..really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cozy cabin

Was really looking forward to sitting on porch and watch the river like the listing showed in picture. Got there the view was grown over, making it hard to see the river. Nice cozy cabin to sit on the porch and look at the trees and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

The setting and cabin were absolutely perfect. The drive through the farm to the cabin was beautiful, and we enjoyed seeing the horses and donkeys! We loved it so much that we reserved another 4 nights in October
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

We enjoyed the quiet and the beautiful setting. We watched the birds in the morning and the deer in the evening. It was incredibly restful after a long drive from Ashville. We never saw the owners, but their emails and directions were spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely setting

This cabin is in a beautiful setting, on a grass knoll above the Maury river. There are trails and birds everywhere. The cabin in comfortable, with a large shared kitchen/living area, but in nice weather, you'll want to spend most time on the front porch! We planned on doing more exploring, but the cabin area was too relaxing and enjoyable so we mostly hung out. But Lexington and Buena Vista are a short drive to pick up anything you forgot or grab a bite out. 2 access points down a slope get you to the river. Bring river shoes if you plan on getting in or fishing. We, and our dog, had a terrific time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Weekend

Beautiful cabin for a long weekend. We loved the sound of the water from the front porch. We even got to listen to a storm pass through.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E., Lexington Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Great little rustic cabin with an exceptional view. Stayed here with family and our two dogs, and we all had a wonderful time. The cabin had everything we needed. We sat on the front porch in the morning and watched the river roll by, and played board games in the evening in the screened pavilion. We saw deer and turkeys passing thru the yard. We spent one day walking the Chessie Trail, which winds you thru cow fields - we loved seeing the new calves romping around. Everything was perfect - we are already talking about a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin on the river

Very cool, rustic cabin right on the Maury river. Beautiful drive through horse farms to get to property. Very secluded on large acreage but close to Lexington for W&L or VMI visits. Clean and exactly as advertised. Will definitely consider a future stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S., Lusby, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing rustic cabin

We had an amazing time at this well stocked, comfortable, cabin on the river. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

george m.

Liked: Cleanliness

stay

great 4th time staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I brought our son, his wife and their three year old daughter here for a weekend getaway. It was wonderful... so peaceful and what a beautiful location. My granddaughter loved the wide open spaces to run and be as loud as she wanted! My son and his wife taught her how to roll down a hill. My husband and I enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the fun! There were so many deer and we all loved seeing the horses as we came through the gate each day. Plus, it was so close to all the attractions we had come to see: the Safari Park and Stonewall Jackson house. Excellent place... highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect retrear

This cabin is an absolute slice of heaven! What a perfect to get away from the daily grind. It was great to disconnect from the world for a few days with our teenagers and enjoy life at the beautiful cabin on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of heaven

Love this place have stayed 3 times. My only complaint was the guy that cut the grass he was very rude not just messing up our peace and quite but just hateful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

Location location location! Cabin was situated on a hill with clear view of the Maury river . Our dog ran and swam . Sat chairs in the river and since it was July laid down in the river to cool off. Quiet and peaceful. We will come back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim C., New York, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise on the Maury River

Amazing stay at the Bare Farm cabin. The Nuckols were lovely, the place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

A true cabin on the river experience From the drive down to the cabin through a working farm, to arrival, I can not say enough about how impressive this property is. Very special and truly authentic. A great escape from the DC area to be sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic and Convenient

The cabin was so idyllic but still close to everything in Lexington/W&L/etc. Peaceful and so beautiful. A wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022