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Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains

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Golf
Golf
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bath
Primary Bath
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Mendota, VA
  • Popular LocationThe Pinnacle31 min drive
  • Popular LocationHard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol40 min drive
  • Popular LocationBristol Motor Speedway50 min drive
  • AirportWise, VA (LNP-Lonesome Pine)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains

Welcome to Iola Farms! This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in a picturesque valley on 106 acres just on the north side of Bristol, VA. There are plenty of activities to do such as hiking, fishing, swimming and tubing. You can visit the cattle from a safe distance or relax and read a book while listening to the sounds of the river and cattle. There is over a mile of river frontage to explore with the fishing pole, or you can break out the swim gear and go tubing from one end of the property to the other.

The master bedroom has a queen size bed suitable to sleep 2. One bedroom has a bunk bed with a full-size bottom bunk and a twin-size top bunk suitable to sleep 3. The other bedroom has a full-size bed, suitable to sleep 2. The living room has a pull-out couch suitable for 1 adult or 2 children.

Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, dishware and cooking utensils. Kitchen table seats 6- 8. Patio table on the porch with 4 chairs and grill.

We have Directv Television with DVR, as well as Satellite High Speed Wireless Internet and WIFI. Currently there is no land line. The only cellular signal that works out here is through Verizon. Other cellular services can be connected through the WIFI.

Master bath has a removable shower head, 2 vanities/sinks. Guest bath has a tub with shower and single vanity. Linens, towels, sheets and blankets are provided. There is a full-size washer and dryer.

The property is hidden over a ridge, so after you crest the driveway, you will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing views. The driveway is dirt/gravel with some bumps, so you'll need to take it slow and easy. Cars that are low to the ground are not recommended. SUV's and Subaru type vehicles will not have any problems. This is an active cattle farm so there are cows and may be caretakers on the property. During the spring, summer and fall you can enjoy most of the riverfront without being disturbed by the wandering cattle. The river is fenced off along the entire property with several points to access the river. The cattle are not pets. Do not try to pet or feed them. You can drive from one end of the property to the other to picnic, swim, hike, watch birds or take in the views of the mountains.

The property is 45 minutes from the Bristol Motor Speedway, 40 minutes from Abingdon where the famous Barter Theatre and Virginia Creeper Trailhead are located. The Carter Family Fold is about 20 minutes away. And the famous Devil's Bathtub and waterfall is also about 40 minutes away. The nearest convenient store is about 15 minutes away.

Property manager

IOLA FARMS LLC
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Swim, wade or float in river at your own risk.
If you enter a closed gate for the cattle, please close behind you. If the gate is already open, leave open.
All motorized vehicles must stay on gravel or dirt driveways. No vehicles allowed to drive on pasture or grassy hillsides.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Mendota

Located in Mendota, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bristol Municipal Stadium and The Carter Fold. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Viking Hall Civic Center.
Map
Mendota, VA

What's nearby

  • Bristol Mall - 31 min drive
  • The Pinnacle - 31 min drive
  • Bristol Regional Medical Center - 32 min drive
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol - 40 min drive
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fern Valley Farm - 32 min drive
  • Jack's Hay Barn - 32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Bristol Mall, The Pinnacle and Bristol Regional Medical Center. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The property was great! we enjoyed the privacy of the property, and the house was perfect! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., Clearwater, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing!
So many great things about this property...the first--it was spotlessly clean! Plenty of towels, soap for the dishes, everything needed to live there for several days. The location is very secluded, for 95% of our time the cattle were our only neighbors. We loved the peace and quiet! We enjoyed fishing, caught several bass. (don't eat them due to warnings of toxicity). Out dog enjoyed the fenced yard & got plenty of exercise. We would definitely return in the future. All aspects as advertised in the property description--driveway is steep up and down. We did fine in a Ram 1500 4 WD truck. I would not want to drive a car up & down it. We have Spectrum cell service so we had to drive several miles to access it. We did connect through WIFI & were able to text elderly family members that way, to keep in touch. Due to the wifi restrictions we had minimal internet connection. Direct TV was available & had many channels. I highly recommend this place if you don't mind seclusion and giving up internet for your time there.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Race trip
Great time house and property are awesome !!! and the host was very helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival
We had a great stay consistent with what one would expect of a beautiful rural farm in the mountains! As advertised, the driveway might give some pause at first but with ground clearance and taking it slow all is fine. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed walking to a nice slow part of the river to wade in and tube. The accomodations are as advertised and served all we needed. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard. Also as advertised, the cell phone reception is almost non-existant. The internet provided help to do the basics of email or mapping a location on GPS but nothing beyond that. We had a manageable 35 minute drive in to downtown Bristol for the festival. Would happily stay again if we find ourselves in a similar situation. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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