Pre-civil War RUSTIC cabin on 30 acres ten minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Outdoor space

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Ferrum, VA

Berglund Center
‪50 min drive‬
Tanglewood Mall
‪51 min drive‬
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
‪54 min drive‬
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Maggie's Farm is a RUSTIC country log cabin that was built in the 1840's and has been kept largely as it was built, in a "dogtrot" style. If you seek a quiet, UNPLUGGED getaway in which to relax, rest and enjoy old-fashioned family time, you need look no further. WE ARE A DARK SKY DESTINATION. Maggie's Farm has a working fireplace in the kitchen a large stocked, family-style kitchen and living area, with two sleeper sofas. A full bath is on the main level as well. Upstairs is a master bedroom with queen and single bed, and a bunk room with queen, double and three single beds. Located on 30 acres with two creeks on the property, as well as trails to walk leisurely, porch swings to enjoy owls, turkeys, whipporwills and other birds and animals. Maggie's Farm is a step back in time to a slower, gentler way of life. A large fire pit for evening campfires awaits you, as well as horseshoe pit, badminton and a swing set for children after a wade in the creek. The cabin is 20 minutes from the Harvester Performance Center, roughly 25 minutes from Philpott Lake with Army Corp of Engineer swimming areas, and is about 30 minutes from Floyd, with its weekly music jams and popular Floydfest each summer, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is ten minutes away as well. The cabin makes an ideal gathering point for family reunions and , football weekends at Virginia Tech, , and it has a 20' x40' covered, lighted outdoor pavilion. It is five minutes from Ferrum College, and is on the Crooked Road Music Trail. Spring and fall are especially pleasant, with cool mornings and evenings to experience.

Property manager

Libby Legg

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Fraternity/sorority parties are not allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors only, please!

Respectful gatherings are welcome, we encourage you to enjoy your stay, being mindful that the cabin is on the historic Registry.

Please leave the cabin as you find it, except for beds. DON'T MAKE USED BEDS, and do your dishes!!!

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Note from host: Fraternity/sorority parties are not allowed.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ferrum

Located in Ferrum, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Zone and FloydFest are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairy Stone State Park and Philpott Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Ferrum, VA

What's nearby

Philpott Lake - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
Fairy Stone State Park - 29 min drive - 26.1 km
Berglund Center - 50 min drive - 53.4 km
Tanglewood Mall - 51 min drive - 46.5 km
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 54 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
‪Seventy-Seven Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
‪Crooked Road Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪Paradise Sports Grille - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pre-civil War RUSTIC cabin on 30 acres ten minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pre-civil War RUSTIC cabin on 30 acres ten minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pre-civil War RUSTIC cabin on 30 acres ten minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Pre-civil War RUSTIC cabin on 30 acres ten minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Blue Ridge Institute and Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Philpott Lake and Harvester Performance Center. Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and Fairy Stone State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

4 May 2025

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

Wonderful stay!

The property and cabin included everything that we needed to be comfortable and enjoy our stay. The hosts were welcoming and helpful, and added to our enjoyment of Ferrum College's Graduation Day! We loved seeing the dogs visit us, too! Thank you so much for sharing this home with us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

4 December 2024

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

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic. OMG it was Fantasic

It was truly a fantastic Thanksgiving Vacation. Host wast nothing short of fantastic. Best VRBO stay ever! I rather leave a bad review so I can be there next Thanksgiving for years and years. Passionate owners. Lots of documented history. Lots of great advise from the owner.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

12 August 2024

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

Amazing mini vacation with family

Our host were amazing and we absolutely loved the property. The decor, trails, and house were beautiful. Kinda cool to experience this piece of history and see the time and effort the host have put into this place. We loved it and will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim K.

13 May 2023

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

Nice quiet get away!

Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

24 July 2023

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

Great historic cabin!

This is a great place to get away from it all. Incredible log cabin with a lot of interesting history in a peaceful setting. Great hosts as well!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felipe A.

12 August 2023

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

Nice place for enjoying

Nice ,cleaning,owners take care the customer very attentive

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D., Vienna, Virginia

9 October 2019

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

Great place

Perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

22 July 2023

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

Fascinating Historical Property

We had a great stay and loved the history of the cabin. Loved having a fire outside and watching the stars. The cabin was very comfortable and had everything you could need.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

5 September 2023

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

awesome

It was perfect in every way.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette V.

24 June 2023

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

Wow!

This was such a cool place to stay at. We will definitely back. Kerry and Libby were awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daisy W.

28 May 2024

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

An unforgettable stay!

We loved staying at Maggie’s Farm. Kerry was such a generous host and we loved talking to him (and his dogs!) The cabin is full of character, very well stocked and on an idyllic plot of land. We had great fun in the evening watching the fireflies and the stars, making good use of the bbq and fire pit. The nearby town of Floyd is well worth a visit, and we also hiked McAfee Knob, where we saw lots of amazing wildlife including a mama bear and her cubs. The cabin’s (reportedly friendly) ghosts did not talk to us once, but it was nonetheless a weekend we won’t forget!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

29 October 2023

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

50th Festival

The description is accurate, very rustic. Enjoyed no cell service for the weekend. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 June 2023

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

Due to the age of cabin this stairwell it was concerning. I had hard time getting up and down stairs

Had a good time. Owners were very kind. Close to blue ridge mountain pkwy. Beautiful place to stay for dark sky.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Greg B.

16 May 2019

Nice, rustic cabin.

Loved the setting! Description says that there is internet, but there was none available.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

15 May 2023

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

Great, amazing, history filled cabin

The perfect place to unplug…. The cabin was great, the fire pits were perfect for mountain pies and s’mores….. the owners are truly very kind and responsive…. Great property, and certainly enjoyed the company of the dogs. Simply a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Highly recommend!!! And would certainly stay again. Thank you so much for sharing all the history!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

20 April 2023

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

Great get away

Absolutely loved this rustic, historical cabin. So very peaceful. Some of the best night sleeps I've had in a long time. The Grandkids had a ball and didn't want to leave. Kerry, the owner, was more than welcoming and supplying wood for the fire ring and fire place was a nice touch. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

31 May 2023

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

Charm in a Bottle

This marks our third stay at Maggies Farm. Not much changes out here, just as one would hope when retreating back into time. There's an undeniable energy to this old place and the air that surrounds it, a positive one no doubt, beckoning for our return each late Spring. Many thanks to the gracious hosts and their small battalion of pups who always make us feel like family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Stuart, USA

2 December 2019

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

Transported back in time

Our grown children and grandchildren stayed at this charming rustic property over Thanksgiving. So much time spent laughing, cooking, and enjoying some unplugged time to together. The kids especially loved the huge yard for running and their football games. Many thanks to the owners for extending their hospitality. A one-of-a-kind experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

6 October 2022

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

Fantastic spot away from city life

This rustic cabin was a great stay for us. We were able to listen to the rain hit the metal roof, start a fire inside, and enjoy each other's company without the interruptions of constant phone distractions (no cell service). The property managers were fantastic, easily acceasible and quick to respond. They were never a bother and made sure we stayed stocked with firewood. I'll keep this place in mind when looking to get away again. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

10 May 2021

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

One of the most enjoyable travel experiences of my life

I LOVED this place. It is a lovingly restored 1850’s farmhouse on the historic registry. The house is very private on several acres of beautiful property. There is a garden outside and an area for outdoor dining. The house itself is amazing!! Decorated with period furniture and decorations, and the fireplace was my favorite. I sat in a rocking chair in front of a roaring fire for hours. Highly recommend this place. I will be back.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaye S.

3 July 2020

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

Brilliant Experience

This was a wonderful, peaceful get away. The house is like stepping back in time to pioneer days (except with the luxury of electricity). The house and history is fascinating. We loved all the little touches such as having a camp fire laid for us and fresh eggs - Much appreciated. Our kids loved trying to catch frogs in the pond. We will be back for sure!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

david t.

4 August 2020

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picture perfect

My family rented the cabin for three nights. We had a wonderful time on the property. The cabin is a fascinating historical structure and the grounds were beautiful. My young children had a blast exploring what they called the "pine needle forest" and playing in the small creek. The cabin had, clearly, been thoroughly cleaned and all the bedding and towels had been recently laundered. We had no issues or concerns about the cleanliness of the building. The property owners were delightful, accessible, and considerate. My kids were absolutely enchanted with the husband and followed him around like puppies listening to him tell stories about the property and the surrounding countryside. We could not have asked for a better place to spend some quite time together as a family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi T., Prince Frederick, United States

2 December 2021

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

Thanksgiving 2021

Libby was great with the communication and Kerry was great with the hospitality and checking on us. The cabin was such a neat experience! We meal planned ahead of our trip and if we forgot anything, there were a couple of markets just seven minutes away. There is no reception, so keep that in mind for any navigation needs. We downloaded Google maps for the local area and downloaded some music playlists off of youtube, when we went into town on a public wifi. Our time was spent cooking, playing games, reading and traveling to a few of the towns nearby. We had a couple of really cold nights, but one space heater and the available quilts definitely kept us warm. I would bring some house shoes to walk around in. This is a rustic experience and requires a sense of adventure and open communication with the hosts. We had a great time and will never forget it. The starry night sky was beautiful. Thank you, Libby and Kerry!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

9 October 2018

Historic cabin with great grounds. Wonderful hosts.

Ruuuuuuustic, which we loved. It offered what we needed. Such a cool piece of history. Totally unplugged. We were welcomed with a prepped fire pit and marshmellows ready to go. Each day started with a visit from Kerry and his dogs that included suggestions for the day, weather forecast and a bit of a history lesson. The surrounding area is beautiful. An easy trip to spend the day in the really cool town of Floyd. The grounds are great for walks and hanging by the fire pit. Be prepared, off the grid is really off. No cell service, no WiFi, no TV and no land line. There is a DQ nearby with free WiFi open very early and very late for when you need to look something up or check in with the world. Bring an old school folding paper map. It would be a tough area to be lost in. Overall it was what we hoped for with some nice surprises. A little more of a haul to get to Virginia Tech than we expected but that didn’t take away from our experience. Great hosts, great prpoperty. So glad we had a chance to experience it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Chloe H.

30 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Maggie’s farm

I came for a few days with some friends to stay for Floyd Fest ‘24. I’ll start with the positives. The location of the cabin is beautiful. There is plenty of space to explore on the property. Floyd Fest was just a 25 minute drive away & the hosts seemed friendly and accommodating. Kerry left us a bowl of tomatoes which we enjoyed the whole weekend, and he took the time to come down and chat with us about the history of the house and the area. We also enjoyed the friendly dogs, Sarge and Phoebe! One criticism that I do have of Maggie’s farm is the decor. There was an overwhelming amount of figurines and artwork featuring civil-war-era “mammy” caricatures. “Mammys” and similar depictions are racial caricatures that were created as post-civil war propaganda and were originally intended to spread negative stereotypes about African Americans. There is a sign on the front door that says “wipe yo feet honeychile!” And another one in the shed that says “uncle Remuses biscuits: these sure AM good!”. We noticed a LOT of this decor throughout the house, along with a plethora of confederate flags and a tapestry of Donald trump holding a rocket launcher in the shed. Perhaps there are folks out there who may appreciate these kinds of political (and frankly racist) representations, but it wasn’t for us. It put a damper on what otherwise would have been a perfect retreat from society. Also needs a change in cleaning services! There was a distinct odor of urine in the upstairs bedroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Libby Legg

We (Kerry and Libby) are retired and live on the property adjoining the cabin, which we bought to preserve its historic presence. The original owner built the cabin and raised ten children there before leaving home to fight for his country in the Civil War. He died at Gettysburg and was buried there, although there is a marker in the family cemetery located on the hill above the cabin. The property is in the process of becoming a working farm again, and work is the operative word! Between the two gardens, chickens, cats and Sarge, the rescue dog, not much "retiring" goes on in this holler, but we hope you'll enjoy the respite and slower pace as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The cabin sets beautifully between the mountains, and affords its occupants the chance to slow down, listen and absorb the sounds of the creeks, the crickets and other wildlife. Maggie's Farm is an opportunity to unwind, unplug and mend. While it does have modern "amenities" like electricity and plumbing, it doesn't have cable, wifi or other distractions, giving ample opportunity for families to regroup, revive and renew their relationships.

What makes this property unique

The outdoor covered area would provide a wonderful area for groups to pursue a mutual hobby such as quilting or other crafts, and is well-lit with new electrical outlets for equipment and projects. Evenings on the front porch swing or on the glider on the back porch are sure to be a favorite time, before gathering around the fire pit to share tales and beverages.

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