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250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains

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Summer Sunset: View down the valley from side deck - photo taken by guest
Fall view from front patio of house.
Front entrance early Spring
Front Entrance Door into Sunroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Newport, VA
  • Cascade Falls
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Virginia Tech University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Lane Stadium
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Dublin, VA (PSK-New River Valley)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3: Shared Bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

Bedroom # 1; en suite bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

Bedroom # 2: Adjoining bath (tub/shower combo)

1 King Bed

Bedrooms #4 Shared bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom # 1, main level, en suite

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bedroom # 2, main level, adjoining bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedrooms 3 & 4, Upstairs, shared bath

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains

Blacksburg & Virginia Tech just 14 miles. Located in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 268 acres. Spectacular views of beautiful surrounding mountains & rolling valley below. 4bd, 3ba; RATES: 2 night minimum; $450/night weekends & holidays; $595/night football; $1795/week; April 1 - Aug 20: $3750/month. Special Winter rates. Please ask. Spring VT Graduation: $ 2,488.50/week (7 night min) Currently waitlisted for 2025.

Experience stilled time surrounded by the peaceful solitude of nature from the great room of our inviting fully-furnished & well-equipped, cedar, fieldstone & glass home.

An amazing place to gather family & friends for Virginia Tech sporting events, graduations, class reunions, moving in your freshman & visiting your upperclassman. Also perfect for your family reunions, bride or groom's retreat, and honeymoons. Or why wait for a special occasion? Just come and enjoy a relaxing & refreshing vacation with family and friends! With awesome outdoor adventures nearby including the Appalachian Trail that adjoins our property. We are very fortunate to have the beautiful Kelly Knob AT hike right in our backyard. If you brave the initial steep half-mile, you are rewarded with a lovely rolling hike in woods capped off with a spectacular view of the New River Valley. If you are feeling hearty you can start the hike without any driving straight from the farm house.

You are going to love being here! It is incredibly beautiful & wonderfully peaceful! Listen to the creek flowing & the birds singing and the breeze blowing. The sunsets down the valley & the brilliant once in a lifetime views of the stars in the night-sky are awe-inspiring. You can hike anywhere on the land & there are spectacular views from every vantage point. Picnic on the meadows & explore the creeks & park-like woods.
While at Blackberry Morning, experience fun outdoor adventures!

PLEASE NOTE that we have a resident in the basement studio apartment. We like to have someone trust-worthy living on the premises since this is our family home and farm and it is very special to us!

Matthew Blair, (26) is a PhD candidate in Environmental Science at VATech. The apartment does have a separate outside entrance and Matt will be very respectful of your presence in the house and your right to privacy and a quiet and non-intrusive Retreat stay. But he will be happy to chat with you about the area or answer questions you might have or help you out in any way that he can while you're there.
I have found Matt to be an exceptional young man - very mature, responsible, considerate and friendly. Please see his photo among the Retreat photos.

Property manager

Sara & Suzy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are always welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
Please see Guest Policies attachment.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
WE ARE ADAMENT ABOUT OUR NO SMOKING POLICY!
ABSOLUTELY no smoking or vaping. NO firearms permitted on site.

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please see Guest Policies attachment.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HA-259527

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lyric Theatre and Museum of Geosciences are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castle Rock Golf & Recreation and Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Women’s Softball Field or Soccer/Lacrosse Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport, VA

What's nearby

  • Lyric Theatre - 33 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Cascade Falls - 34 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Virginia Tech University - 34 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Lane Stadium - 34 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Cassell Coliseum - 34 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Lake Conservancy - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Jefferson National Forest and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Cascade Falls. New River Outdoor Co and New River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place

Not too far from Blacksburg, though there are a few sort of tricky roads toward the end if you're driving at night. Gorgeous, gorgeous property. My only regret is we didn't spend more time there enjoying it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mountain retreat

Everything was easy. The house and location was picturesque. We relaxed. We had fun. We hiked. It was all there. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

Our stay at the house was very relaxing and enjoyable. The proximity to the hiking trails was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!!

Amazing property and awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High school reunion

Class of 1982- 4 of us- had a blast. Perfect house for catching up, cooking and enjoying nature. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., Tallahassee, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain get away house

Did a girlfriend's weekend here. It was a great house and a great location. Very comfortable and well stocked. Very convenient to hiking trails and restaurant options in Blacksburg. Host was very responsive to any questions I had. Would definitely stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, peaceful

The views of the mountains and babbling stream nearby were so peaceful. Just a short 20 minute drive to Blacksburg made this a perfect location for our multigenerational group to gather for VT's graduation. The beds were super comfortable and the house had everything we needed. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Matthew J.

Beautiful place and property

This place is spectacular, and we were made to feel extraordinarily welcome. You feel close to nature. It would help for the property description to clarify that there is a long term renter in the basement, so that everyone knows that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing spot in the valley

We stayed here (my husband, myself, and my senior parents) for a football game at Virginia Tech. Our daughter is in the marching band. It was so quiet and relaxing after a busy day. We were able to eat meals in instead of fighting the crowds at restaurants in town. Everything we needed was there. Lots of towels, the beds were comfortable, we loved the outdoor deck and my daughter loved the hammock. It is about a 30 minute drive to campus. Very scenic and in the morning there was beautiful fog hanging in the valley. We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extraordinary Retreat at the Farm House

This was our first visit, and we have had a wonderful vacation! The Hosts have thought of everything, and more, so much more! All of the comforts of home and a high end resort all wrapped together. Complete chef and baker’s kitchen; extra extra towels, pillows, sheets, pillows, comforters; cut up wood for fires; washer & dryer; extra bathrooms & with girls & Me we use them; charging bank in the kitchen; books & books; sooo many games also; and comfy beds & furniture. The Den had an amazing large TV & is where my husband unwound from the day while I joined him, or I read in the quiet of the front room. Be sure to take a walk around the property! One day we had paper boat races down the creek that runs through the yard! Our daughter goes to Virginia Tech, and it was an easy drive to and from campus for both her and us! We grocery shopped the first day, then made all of our own meals at “home”. Sat outside watching the sunset! Loved standing on the porch waving my daughter in as I saw her car turning onto the drive, making her way to this home away from home. I would give this a billion stars, it was out of this world a wonderful place to stay! Thank you so much for everything. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neile W.

Fantastic!

We spent 4 days at Blackberry Morning and it was just what we were hoping for. The house is very comfortable and cozy and had everything we needed and more. The setting of the house and the views are simply spectacular, and we were rewarded with a beautiful sunset over the mountains. The Appalachian trail is about a mile away uphill and you can explore both sides of the trail, with Kelly’s knob being the nicest path. We had one rainy that we enjoyed indoors, just relaxing and looking out of the windows, using the TV room (there is a nice collection of movies in the house), and reading by the fire. It is a fantastic place to stay with kids. Expansive grounds and a small creek that cuts through it provide hours of entertainment and exploration. Although you feel away from it all, we found the location very convenient and close to groceries (20 min away). There is a smaller shop less than 10 min away that has the basics and fresh fruits. The owner was very responsive and nice. We would love to go back in the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet H., Austin

Breath of Fresh Air

We arrived at night in a rain storm. I was immediately impressed with the house. But the next morning I was speechless when I saw the view from the living room! It is so beautiful. You can see 4 mountain ranges on a clear day. The house is very comfortable and so are the beds. Everything you need to enjoy your vacation is there for you. It is clean, has lots of towels and even has coats on the rack for sitting outside on a chilly evening. There is a TV room separate from the living area. This was a perfect place for my granddaughter to hang out while the old folks visited. Suzi is a delight to deal with. She was very responsive and took good care of us. There are some excellent restaurants in the area. We had fun tubing, fishing, hking the Appalachian Trail right behind the house, and shopping in Blacksburg. The train museum in Roanoke is a lot of fun too. But the best is sitting on the side porch looking at the stars. I cannot wait to go back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Peaceful, Relaxing & Beautiful

My sister was getting married in Radford so my family and I flew in from San Diego and met up with my parents and my nieces, whom drove down from Northern VA. We all stayed at Blackberry Morning and couldn't have found a better, more peaceful, clean, well-kept mountain house to host us! The home is very spacious, the views are stunning and the grounds are just vast and well-kept. We had 4 kids ranging in age: 1 1/2, 4, 7 & 10 all of whom ran around to their heart's content outside EVERYDAY! They played near the streams (caution though, there is poison ivy so beware) and ran around outside every day! It was a rainy week but we welcomed it and it only rained mostly at night. The mountain cool air makes the a/c not a necessity, we cranked open the bedroom windows at night and enjoyed the fresh, cool air. The kitchen was fully stocked, the laundry room equipped w/ newer appliances and the verizon booster worked for our cell phones since that is our cell carrier. The TV room and games were great as was the big living room/kitchen area that has the stellar views of the mountain ranges and their property. We saw deer, 1 wild turkey, rabbits & lots of lighting bugs:) My husband went out several mornings and ran along the Appalachian Trail which is up the road from the house. If I ever return to the area, maybe for one of my Alma matter's football games (VA Tech) and I was staying for more than a few days, this would be my destination. You will not be disappointed, I promise. The ONLY thing I would change is a little bigger signage on the drive up to get to the house, the GPS doesn't exactly know where it's at and kept telling all of us it was to the left, but in fact it is a SHARP right turn. I'm not sure what type of restrictions there might be w/ re: to signage, but since all of us drove in at night looking for it, we definitely all had to turn around and really search for it.

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will never want to leave

Suzy’s place was a wonderful home for our family (from many States) to gather for Thanksgiving week. The home was so comfortable and clean with very comfortable beds and plenty of linens. The kitchen was used everyday with everything we needed to cook for our family. There was so many games to play and books to read for days. A wood burning fireplace welcomed us around the dinner table. The Family room with their 70 inch cable TV was perfect for watching Football and all the Hallmark Christmas movies. The grounds was surrounded with absolutely beautiful sunsets and mountains views. There was plenty of parking for all my family and and the neighbors were very friendly. We will be back and stay longer next time. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay in a family home in beautiful Clover Hollow.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view is worth everything.

We are parents of two Hokies. We have rented the house on multiple occasions - New Cadet Week, a Graduation and now a couple of football weekends. Every visit we tell Suzy, the owner, how grateful we are for our stay. The place is clean with all you need for a mountain stay. They did update the bathrooms - fresh and clean. Book an extra day just to sit and watch the valley below.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls football weekend

We loved being at Blackberry Morning. The home and the views were spectacular. We hiked on the A T , attended a VaTech football game and sat around and enjoyed the peace and solitude. We will definitely try to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Trip!

The property was amazing, and very well appointed. Plenty of towels, blankets, pillows etc, which is rare. Seems like we all need more towels etc. and most places don’t have it. This had plenty! The owner gave us perfect directions to get to the home, which were very necessary. We had a wonderful trip! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timmerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the view and the home!!!!

You will love the fabulous view from this home! The mountain view cannot be beat. The lovely stream in the front yard is peaceful. The deer said good morning! We made some lovely meals in the well appointed kitchen. It is just a great place to gather your family. We watched movies, played games, and watched a beautiful sunset. The owners communicated with us and made us feel welcome. We were there for Virginia Tech graduation, and we have cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

We ALL stated we would love to come back and spend more time AT the house. We were in town for a VT football game. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valhalla for hikers

Perfect for our hiking group, casual and comfortable. Stunning view, wonderful acreage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular ridge views

This lovely home was perfect for our short visit to Virginia Tech over a long weekend. We built fires every night, played chess and games (which are in ample supply,, thank you so much!), browsed the amazing book collection and walked the property gazing at the stars and amazing views. We instantly felt right at home. We also highly recommend dinner at the Palisades one night (thanks for the great tip Suzy). We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven!

What a beautiful getaway spot tucked away in the mountains. The house was so clean and felt far enough away from town yet a reasonable drive to Blacksburg. We walked around the property and drove up to part of the Appalachian trail. The kids loved all the toys and kid books in the den. Cooked steaks on the grill one night and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. We’re already trying to see when we can return! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

This property made our family Thanksgiving this year so much fun. The house is more spacious than the photos show, the kitchen has everything anyone would be looking for, dishes and cutlery were plentiful, the beds were very comfortable and there were towels, blankets, pillows and duvets in every closet. The TV den was perfect for the kids to hang out in which left the large living area to the adults. A fire in the fireplace made the evenings very cozy. Suzy has thought of everything - even treats for the dog were there! The setting is stunning as well. A family hike to Kelly’s Knob on Thanksgiving day was just the right length so everyone could enjoy it and the kids loved climbing around on the rocks at the knob. We hope to go back one day before too long. We never did get into Blacksburg … no need to go anywhere! Thank you Suzy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House and Location

This is such a beautiful place to stay! It has everything you need for a wonderful weekend, or more! Wake up to gorgeous, four-ridge views and savor it with morning coffee on the porch. It's close to the Appalachian Trail for a hike and to Virginia Tech for exploring campus, especially on football weekends. Enjoy a fireplace indoors or fire pit outdoors in the evening. I've been coming here for a decade now, and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Mountain Family Retreat

We loved everything about our stay at Blackberry Morning Retreat. The house was spacious and beautifully appointed with country decor that added to the ambience of being in the most beautiful mountain setting you can imagine. The view was spectacular from all sides of the house, the beds were large and comfortable, there were plenty of towels, the outside seating settings were welcoming. The only bad part of our stay was that it was much too short to fully relax and enjoy this wonderful home with its oh so many books, movies and board games. The owners have done such a great job of making their guests feel welcome and their communication was fantastic. We felt so comfortable and at home in these beautiful surroundings and cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sara & Suzy

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My husband and I purchased this beautiful farmland property on our honeymoon! He was a new Assistant Professor in M.E. at VT and I was a late-blooming student in University Honors/English. We were blessed with the birth of our two sons six and nine years later. We built our new family home, now Blackberry Morning Retreat, in 1988. Our family shared many wonderful years together in this sacred place. We are all Hokies: Hal, M.E. 1960; Suzy, U.H./English 1974; Brooks, U.H/M.E. 1997; Shane, U.H./Biology & Political Science 2003.

Why they chose this property

Hal & I fell in love with the farm on our first visit - on our honeymoon - looking for a place to make our home together. On that beautiful Spring day in April, 1969, we walked together up the mountain, sat on a big rock and looked down the valley at that incredible view - and knew this was where we wanted to be - forever.

What makes this property unique

Stunningly beautiful views and wonderfully peaceful environment on a private farm (268 acres) with a contemporary cedar, fieldstone & glass house that wraps you up in comfort. Adjoining the Jefferson National Forest and the Appalachian Trail, and the many outdoor activities nearby. Yet convenient to the people & culture of Blacksburg & VT.

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