A-Frame Cottage with Creek, Barn, Game Room, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Sleeps 10

Mabry Creek Cottage & Barn is an amenity-filled paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the perfect place to relax and unplug. Surrounded by nature and tranquility is this thoughtfully-designed A-frame cottage with plenty of room for up to ten guests to spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet the Blue Ridge Mountains offers. This property is a 100% organic, pesticide-free paradise. And for those who need to be plugged in, we now have super-fast high-speed internet! Stream on multiple devices at once, work from home, watch Netflix, video conference, and surf the web with the speed you need. We offer tons of amenities in the cottage included in your rate: - Fire pit -Hot tub -Creek -High Speed Internet (up to 200 Mbps) -Foosball -Billiards -Ping pong -Corn hole -Badminton -Volleyball -Football -Soccer -XBox Series X game system with games -Darts -Children's playhouse and tree swing - Adults' chair swing -Covered picnic area -Four furnished outdoor seating areas -Board games -Movies (400+ DVDs) -Streaming services available on 65" Smart HDTV -Peet's coffee -Tea -Vegan bath products -Spices and cooking oil -Complimentary bottle of local wine -Children's library and reading nook -Adult library including cookbooks, books on gardening, plays, history, and more. The property itself is breathtaking. We have tons of amenities in the cottage. Everyone tells us they overpacked and they bought too much at the store. Amazing coffee, gourmet tea selection, vegan bath products and so much more are all included in your nightly rate. Loads of new upgrades and designer touches including centralized heat and air conditioning , tile flooring, and a new game room in the historic barn make staying at this country cottage an even more wonderful experience. On the property: explore the 20 acres filled with unspoiled nature. Watch wildlife from the front porch or back deck, pull a game from the historic 1820's chestnut barn built by the Mabry Family, the original settlers of the area. Relax by reading a book from one of the four libraries, (one is just for kids and one is just for cooks!). Take a walk through the forest down to the creek, soak in the hot tub, have a family BBQ, reconnect over a board game, watch DVDs from the large collection, play a game of corn hole, volleyball, badminton, soccer, or cook a gourmet meal in the stocked kitchen with European fridge and dishwasher and 5 burner range with griddle and convection oven. Mabry Creek Cottage is in the only part of Virginia with NO light pollution, so the stargazing is AMAZING! This is a place to unplug and breathe. We can host events up to 50 people in the barn and up to 100 in a tent on the lawn. Packages start at $1,995 in addition to a two night minimum stay. THINGS TO DO: There is SO much live music in the area, it's hard to miss! Zipline through the mountains- Buffalo Mountain Ziplines Swim or boat at Claytor Lake Hike Buffalo Mountain at Rocky Knob Recreational Area Hop over to the vineyards- Chateau Morrissette & Villa Appalaccia Head into Floyd for great food, art, and live music Have a cocktail at Five Mile Mountain Distillery Go antiquing in Galax Visit the famed Mabry Mill Watch candy being made at Nancy's Candy Factory Shop in historic Meadows of Dan Take a drive down the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway Head up to Check to The Soup Shop Check out the original “Mayberry” in Mt. Airy See the famous view at Lover's Leap Taste the area's local brews at the top-notch local breweries In summer, there’s a local water park with pool and water slides In fall there are tons of festivals May- November there are many farmer’s markets and terrific outdoor dining options like our favorite restaurant, Outer Space. The tap water comes from the natural spring on the property and it's delicious! Your hair will look great, too! We use no pesticides, fertilizers, or chemicals on any of the 20 acres. The house is 99% plastic-free. We use only natural cleaning products. Everything we purchased for the house is cruelty-free and vegan. The house is filled with local handicrafts supporting local artisans and craftspeople. We care deeply about the environment and plan to make even more changes in the future. If you are looking for a remote vacation in the country where you can get away from it all, Mabry Creek Cottage and Barn is for you. Forget something? Not to worry. There is a convenience store with a gas station just 5 minutes away. The Hillmont Mercantile and the Food Lion in Hillsville are both just 15-20 minutes away and the general stores in both Willis and Hillsville as well as Dollar General are all 15 minutes away, though you'll feel like you're in the middle of nowhere and my, it is glorious. You'll be hard-pressed to find cleaner air and water, and once you visit, you'll definitely want to come back. For those who wish to work remotely, we provide free WiFi, a wireless printer, a desk and desk chair with a really beautiful view. There is a 65" smart TV in the family room. We also provide over 400 DVDs and a DVD player. There is a propane stove fireplace in the great room. The primary bedroom has a mantel filled with remote-controlled candles for instant ambiance. GIVING BACK We have empty pantry shelves set up for donations to the local people in need. Our staff will donate boxed or canned food items to the Hillsville Blessings Box. We have created a comprehensive guide book filled with our favorite spots and recommendations and are here to help make your trip here memorable. LOCATION: Just 14 minutes from Floyd Yoga Jam! Less than an hour from Virginia Tech 15 minutes from Hillsville, VA 20 minutes from Galax, VA 25 minutes from Floyd, VA 45 minutes from Mt. Airy, NC 50 minutes from Christiansburg 1 hour from Blacksburg 1 hour 20 minutes from Roanoke airport 1 hour 40 minutes from Greensboro airport 2 hours from Charlotte airport 2.5 hours from Durham, NCAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:- No smoking inside the house or barn; smoking permitted outside, including the front porch and back deck where ashtrays have been provided..The following are NOT allowed on the property: - riding of ATVs or motorcycles - hunting - guns - fireworks,The following are NOT allowed: - gathering of people beyond the 9 guests maximum allowed - animals other than well-behaved, house-trained dogs.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 30.About events:No events allowed.