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The Lodge at Joe Walker Hollow, privacy at its best with plenty of family space

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Middlebrook, VA
  • Place, Virginia Horse Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Military Institute
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington and Lee University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪96 min drive‬

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About this property

The Lodge at Joe Walker Hollow, privacy at its best with plenty of family space

Joe Walker was the first white settler in the valley area now known as "Walkers Creek" the lodge is located in the hollow where Joe Walker built his home, although the exact location of his home is unknown. The Lodge at Joe Walker Hollow is a very private and secluded get away, miles of pristine wooded trails to walk. The peace and quiet is second to none, includes a stocked bass pond for catch and release fishing, an "under the stars" hot tub; gas fireplace, a large upstairs family room with 72 inch TV, wifi, a large covered porch with a gas grill. Thirty mintutes from VMI and W&L colleges. If you enjoy the outdoors, nature, hiking and privacy you will not be dissappointed.
During your stay at this lodge, you'll be close to Chris Lantos Waterfront. You'll find features like a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Virginia Safari Park and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve
As a guest of this lodge, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. This lodge also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Middlebrook lodge is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property Private vacation home
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The Lodge at Joe Walker Hollow, privacy at its best with plenty of family space Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time!! The house was clean and comfortable. I could have stayed a week with that beautiful view! We may rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful place! We were looking for a large cabin/lodge style home to stay in with other family members and this place was perfect. Privacy, beauty, conversation pieces, etc. So much to do! The home lies between Staunton & Lexington/Natural Bridge, but there are no shops within a 20-minute drive, so bring lots of provisions. We only stayed for 3 nights but wished we would have booked a longer stay, as we spent several days visiting attractions such as The Safari Park Zoo, Natural Bridge & the huge Factory Antique Mall in Verona on the one rainy day. Hope to visit again next year for a longer stay!
View from back porch
Another view from back porch
Authentic decor
Comfy gas fireplace
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in town for a wedding in Lexington. We had a truly wonderful stay! This was our very first VRBO experience, and it far exceeded our expectations. The home was beautiful, comfortable, and well stocked, with so many thoughtful touches throughout. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking—the mountain views alone are worth the trip!Our family especially loved spending time by the fishing pond, soaking in the hot tub, and enjoying evenings around the fire pit. The games for the kids were a big hit, and they were already asking when we can come back. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to explore the trails, but that just gives us the perfect reason to return for a longer stay.The only small suggestion we have is that the kids were on the lookout for hot cocoa at the “hot cocoa bar” since the sign made them excited for it—but everything else was absolutely perfect.We didn’t want to leave and are already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for making our first VRBO such an exceptional and memorable experience!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was as advertised - very nice.....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

We were in town for my daughter‘s college graduation. I had family coming in from Pennsylvania and Iowa and this property was perfect for our gathering! We went fishing in the pond, roasted hot dogs over the fire, and sat in the hot tub. The lodge was very large and there was more than enough room to socialize and celebrate. The lodge is beautiful and the grounds were peaceful. I highly recommend the lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

Wonderful communication and a beautiful place and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to wind down after long days for VMI commissioning and graduation.

Very impressed with the property! The owners had all the kitchen equipment needed to make it feel like home. The property was immaculate. Thank you for the wonderful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Couldn’t be happier with our stay. The place was exactly as described and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. We didn’t have a ton of time there since we were competing at the Virginia horse center but the time we did have was super relaxing. My son and I even had time for a little fishing. The stars at night are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jaclyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lodge at Joe Walker Hollow

Beautiful but only one shower for way too many people. Men don’t typically take baths.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family experience!

Our family had an amazing time! The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay immensely. Our kids enjoyed the fishing pond, hiking trails and creek. We made memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend getaway

My friends and I came out to the area for a wedding and had a great stay at the lodge. The hosts were extremely responsive and the place was perfect for a big group of friends. We appreciated the very simple checkout process and absence of complicated instructions. The location was very remote so it’s difficult to get to things quickly but perfect for a quiet weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Trip

This was our second time staying at this beautiful property and plan on retruning again in the future. We really enjoy the privacy of this property, the scenic views from the porch, and the fishing pond. At night, the stars are incredible to view when relaxing in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahnaz A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A spacious beautiful but cozy cabin

We had a very great experience visiting this cabin. It had a very cozy and warm feeling to it. Absolutely amazing views from the porch and the patio. How much ever I tell is less about our stay. The view of fog engulfed mountains, waking up to the tweets of so many birds, the early morning hikes in the trails. Following this; the experience of fishing in the small pond Provided at the property, As well as the facility of having a paddle boat and also a canoe. The kids and all of us adults experienced each different aspect. The kitchen is well stocked with lots of utensils And appliances. You didn’t need to use any of the utensils which we carried. Even the blankets, pillows were clean and umpteen. The place was also well stocked with board games and unique toys for kids. Each bedroom had its own ambience of a cozy cabin. The Property was furnished with so many trinkets and decorative items from the 1900 And some even older; Which makes the place even more interesting. A dream vacation Which we would never be able to express in its fullest. It was so much more than the words expressed here. Must stay experience for all I recommend everyone to surely book and enjoy their stay here. I surely would recommend all my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rollin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Four Days

The property is hundreds of acres, with brilliant star-filled skies at night, our five year old caught large mouth bass in the pond, we had a fire and smores in the giant metal fire pit, ate dinner outside on the back patio two nights, enjoyed the quiet of the country side, hiked the five miles of trails that are maintained on the property, sat by the gas fire place in the living room at night, prepared large meals in the kitchen and lots of coffee in the outer kitchen, found crawdads in the creek and hope we can find an excuse to go back every year. It was a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lou t.

Liked: Cleanliness

VMI Graduation

Had a great time to have family and friends in one place for 2024 VMI graduation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy R., Richmond,Va

Liked: Cleanliness

Rice Visit

The place is great. It was a wedding weekend for my niece and it was more chaotic than I anticipated. My wife and I will be making contact to book again soon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Womderul VMI reunion weekend

My group of BR's and our families thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin for our 20 year VMI reunion. It's about a 25 min drive from Post but well worth the drive. We enjoyed the pond, canoes, pedal boats etc. The kids fished from the stocked pond which is catch and release. Our group enjoyed the fire pit at night and the beautiful scenery of the mountains from the deck and of course the Jacuzzi was a nice way to hang out at night. We will keep this property in mind for future reunion weekends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

We had an amazing time! We stayed with another family and there was plenty of room to have space if needed and all sit together for meals. The rocking chairs on the covered porch overlooking the field and pond were perfect for coffe and a blanket in the mornings. The beautiful stone fireplace was perfect in the evenings, while the kids were having a movie night upstairs. We have unanimously voted yes to coming back! Thank you so much for your hospitality and having everything we could need in the kitchen, bathrooms and even multiple binoculars!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Getaway

Booked this cabin for a long weekend getaway with a group of buddies. It ended up being a perfect mountain cabin for the weekend with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daud W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

This is a great place to stay with family. I definitely recommend it and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kayla f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

The property was so great! Me and a few friends came for a new years small get away to relax and it was the perfect house for it! The scenery and quietness was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys weekend get away

A great place to get away and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend visit to VMI

The property and lodge were fantastic. Everything inside and out exceeded our expectations. We have stayed at several VRBO properties over the years and this property by far has been the best "stocked" property. The spice rack had every kind of spice if you so choose to cook, there were binoculars by the back porch to watch the deer in the field, there were multiple types of coffee, there were robes for the hot tub, firewood for the fire pit, etc. etc. I highly recommend the lodge for anyone looking for a quality getaway with privacy. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Trip

The house and property were absolutely amazing. The house was well furnished and has everything you could possibly need. After spending the day exploring town and hiking, it was nice to come back and relax in the hot tub. It was a great place to stargaze at night. The fishing pond was an added bonus. We loved catching fish and taking the paddleboat out. The covered deck was a great spot to enjoy some morning views. The hummingbird feeder was one of our favorite parts. We loved watching them in the morning. We have stayed at a lot of properties before, but this place is by far our favorite one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023