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

Cabin in Ferrum with kitchen and patio

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Maggie's Farm
Side view of cabin
Front porch swing
Golf
Front porch view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ferrum, VA
  • Place, Virginia Tech University
  • Place, Blue Ridge Institute and Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairy Stone State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
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

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Fraternity/sorority parties are not allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Contact us for extenuating circumstances
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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!!!

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
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. Fairy Stone State Park and Philpott Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Angels in the Attic and Textile Heritage Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Ferrum, VA

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Institute and Museum - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Fairy Stone State Park - 34 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Tanglewood Mall - 55 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake - 56 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 58 min drive - 57.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Devils Backbone Higher Ground Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The 77 Resturant - ‬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. Fairy Stone State Park and Angels in the Attic are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin exactly as advertised. Really neat to stay in a piece of history. If you are not looking for a rustic experience then don't stay here, but that is exactly what we wanted and it was fantastic. We loved using the indoor fireplace, and the outdoor shower! The host was very kind and informative, and we enjoyed the dogs stopping by. The property surrounding is beautiful with short walking trails. Very peaceful and secluded. All sorts of birds flitting around including an owl hooting away at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy W.

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

6/10 Okay

Chloe H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Garrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very rustic!! No tv: lots of towels and clean sheets! Power went out but hosts were so gracious and let us into their home where they had a generator so I could make breakfast! Lovely firepit and amazing stars with the lack of light pollution. Outdoor shower was such a delight. Breakfast on the back porch was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the cabin! Libby and Kerry were great hosts. We loved hearing about the history of the cabin and the families who lived there! Also, thank you for the cigars! It was nice sitting on the porch at night enjoying them. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Unplugged and Remote

This is a wonderful cabin that is almost 200 years old. There is no cell service, there is no internet. It is perfect for those of us that want to leave it all behind for a break. We enjoyed our orientation upon arrival and loved our welcoming party (owner's dogs). We cooked, we had fires in the fireplace, enjoyed the unmarred starlight sky, and slept well at night. I would definitely stay again and again and again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Ferrum Virginia Stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay and are planning on making another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

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

Sarah B.

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awesome

It was perfect in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felipe A.

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

Herbert B.

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

Jessica Z.

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

Lynnette V.

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Charles C.

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

8/10 Good

Kim K.

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

Nice quiet get away!

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

OJ B.

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

Historical

Amazing home for any history buff or rustic adventure seekers. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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Adventure Seeker

We were looking for an adventure getaway and found it outside Ferrum, Virginia, in a log cabin and property that did not disappoint. The necessary amenities, i.e., stove, refrigerator, indoor plumbing, hot water, etc., were in full supply. We were warmed by the fireplace and built-in heaters. City stickers that we are haven't seen stars like seen there in a very long time! Amazing to see the sky in total darkness, and worth the trip just for that. The cabin is conveniently located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and other small towns. The location is remote, so internet and cell phone coverage are unavailable. Much of that area of Virginia is that way. You can find service, but you need to search for it. In all, we enjoyed our stay and would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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Disconnected and very peaceful

From the moment we arrived til our departure time was the most peaceful and quiet time we have spent together in years. Terri said I couldn't have picked a better place. Libbey you and Kerry have a wonderful place we very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to another stay in the future. David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Libby Legg

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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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