Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.

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Cabin

Front porch with rockers and porch swing.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Buchanan, VA

Buchanan Swinging Bridge
‪5 min walk‬
Wilson Warehouse / Community House
‪12 min walk‬
Virginia Safari Park
‪26 min drive‬
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Squirrels Nest is a quaint, historic log cabin overlooking the James River in Buchanan, Virginia. It is available as a vacation rental with a two (2) night minimum stay. There are three bedrooms and two baths and can accommodate up to six (6) guests. Bedroom 1 has a double bed, Bedroom 2 has a queen bed and Bedroom 3 has two twin beds. The Kitchen is fully equipped and there is a large flat screen TV in the living room. Covered picnic area at the rear of the property overlooking the river and Town of Buchanan.
The Squirrels Nest is located near many local attractions that are within walking distance such as Antiques shopping, the swinging bridge, fishing, canoeing, tubing and kayaking on the James River. Other attractions not too far away include The Natural Bridge, Safari Park, and Zoo. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and numerous hiking or biking trails. We are located thirty minutes from Downtown Roanoke and Downtown Lexington.

Property manager

Faye Hambrick or Debbie Rickman

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Buchanan

Buchanan is home to this cabin. Blue Ridge Vineyard and Peaks of Otter Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jefferson National Forest and Butterflies at the Bridge. Virginia Safari Park and Natural Bridge Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

Buchanan, VA

What's nearby

Buchanan Swinging Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Wilson Warehouse / Community House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Natural Bridge Caverns - 13 min drive - 18.6 km
Natural Bridge State Park - 15 min drive - 19.3 km
Virginia Safari Park - 26 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tammie’s Place - ‬7 min walk
‪Buchanan Grill - ‬8 min walk
‪Good Times Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪North Star Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Foot of the Mountain Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River. located?

Situated in Buchanan, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Jefferson National Forest and Buchanan Swinging Bridge. James River is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

James T.

13 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice interior / not so nice exterior

Sitting on the front porch or in the back was not a pleasant option because of all of the junk overflowing on the neighbors’ properties. Of course, the neighbors junkyards are not the owner’s fault but posting misleading photos of the outside that falsely indicate that the front porch or back is a nice place to sit is.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Annette R.

23 February 2025

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

Squirrels Nest

Great place to stay,

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

17 February 2025

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

Good weekend stay

Nice little cabin, well appointed. Host was very attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

25 November 2024

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

Get away

We enjoyed our visit to Buchanan and this place allowed us to relax and be comfortable. We hope to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ann B.

5 September 2024

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

Labor day weekend

Very cute cabin in small town. Really enjoyed the short distance to the james river where we were able to fish and float. Lots of restaurants and stores near by to get extra supplies we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela M.

22 August 2024

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

Small but comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

26 June 2024

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

Na

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

14 April 2024

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

Charming

Squirrel's Nest is an absolutely charming cottage in a quaint town. Great location & perfect for our needs. We only stayed a weekend, to attend the Sounds of the Mountains storytelling festival at nearby Camp Bethel. We hope to go back when we can stay longer, to see more of the town & surrounding area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

3 January 2024

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

Relaxing New Years

The property is quaint and somewhat nostalgic to an era gone by. Love the proximity to outdoor activity; however, this trip was all about getting away. I would suggest improving the shower head downstairs, as well the garbage disposal in kitchen. Even with just suds and water it backs up pretty easily. We could not get the gas fireplace to work. Interested in coming back in the warmer times...

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Laura W., Charlotte, NC, USA

28 December 2023

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

Charming Historic Property

The Squirrel's Nest is a charming, well-appointed historic cabin with modern additions and conveniences. My in-laws thoroughly enjoyed their stay, although they did comment on the busy-ness of the store across the road. The final cost at approximately $243 per night (for 3 nights) is a bit too pricey for this area of Virginia - particularly for just 2 guests who used just 1 bed - which is the only reason I didn't rate it the full 5 stars. Nonetheless, I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

23 October 2023

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

Neat House In Buchanan

We had a great stay at the Squirrel's Nest (thankfully, no sign of them in the house.) Three bedrooms and two baths were perfect for we three fisherman. Enjoyed the river and the historic town. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

10 October 2023

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

Squirrel’s Nest

A charming cottage with everything we needed to be comfortable. The town was welcoming and the area is quite beautiful. The host, Faye, is lovely and very attentive (our TV remote needed batteries and she quickly took care of it😁). We will definitely want to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

25 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Fun weekend

Very comfortable and cozy. Had every thing we needed for a 3 day visit to VMI.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY D.

11 September 2023

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

Perfect

My new husband stayed here with his son and girlfriend the night before our wedding. He loved it. Right in town near restaurants and shops. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn S.

8 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Listing sounded idyllic

Interesting historical log cabin, built out with extra rooms, on the banks of the James River. Sadly, the experience wasn’t as wonderful as the listing. With a little bit of work, this could be a 5-star property. 1. We were so excited to be able to relax while watching the lazy river flow by. Unfortunately, there was a very steep drop off from the backyard to the river bank with no way to safely get down to the bank. Additionally, the weeds were so high at the top of the drop off, we couldn’t even see the river. 2. The upstairs bed was pushed tight against the wall, so one person would have to climb over the other to get into or out of bed. We opted to sleep downstairs for access on both sides of the bed. Unfortunately, the basement is home to many spiders. Unnerving to find them in the drawers, closet, and every corner. Please, at least sweep the cobwebs and dead insects from the corners. 3. We found the oven didn’t heat on our first day. I spoke with the owner and she was expecting a replacement part that day or the next. She agreed to text me when the part came, but I didn’t hear back for the remainder of our 5-day stay. 4. Use caution on the basement stairs. They’re fashioned in somewhat of a u-turn. The lower stairs are much shallower with a section cut out of the top tread. I slid down the stairs and injured both feet and my shoulder. Other than that, It’s a really cute place! And kudos for having a Brita pitcher in the fridge. Very appreciated!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

7 September 2023

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

Weekend softball tournament

We stayed in town for a softball tournament and the house was perfect for our group. Home was very clean and comfortable! The guys enjoyed walking down to the river and fishing between games. It was a fun weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha N., Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN

8 August 2023

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

Nice little place

We stopped here on our way to NC for our summer vacation, we went to the Safari which was really fun. My biggest complaint was the oven did not work, I did email immediately once I noticed with no reply at all. The bed on the main floor needs to be replaced ASAP the mattress is the worse I have ever slept on. Other than those two complaints the place was as described.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

5 August 2023

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

Great location

Close to downtown and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin E.

3 July 2023

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

Adorable!

This is a cute little cottage! We stayed for 2 nights but could have easily stayed a few more days. There was one bed / mattress that could be updated as it made quite a bit of noise. The kitchen was well stocked and the menus left on the refrigerator were greatly appreciated! We did attempt to contact the hosts regarding water under the kitchen sink but did not receive a return call. If we travel this way again we would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

28 May 2023

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

Convenient location and everything we needed

Very clear directions made it easy to find. Clean interior. Comfortable rooms. Nicely stocked kitchen. Plenty of clean linens. Owner stopped by to offer a friendly welcome. Only issue we had was with the exterior door lock so we exited through front door upstairs. That was a minor inconvenience. Do note that this property does NOT have river access but you can access by walking or car. We would not hesitate to recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly N.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Quaint

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beau N.

2 May 2023

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

Great property

This is a great cabin in a great location. A very short drive to a beautiful downtown with plenty of food, music, and outdoor venues. This property overlooks the train tracks and the James River, as well as the weekend we stayed there was a civil war re-enactment right across the river that we were able to watch, overall a great property and a great weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

6 December 2022

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

Quaint property / family visit / Beautiful

Working with the owner was extremely smooth and pleasant. The home was located in perfect symetry with town and my family. The house looks extremely small outside but has so much space inside. Very homely and perfect. If you are looking for a nice place in the mountains to relax and take in the scenery, this is the perfect place to be… Will definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Marva B.

23 September 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Misleading Pictures

Wasn't what we expected. We were hoping for a cabin with nearby fishing. This is an older home on a main road about a mile from a fresh water shallow part of a river.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

18 September 2022

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

Our stay at the squirrels nest

The cabin was clean and had all the towels and linens you could need. The kitchen had everything you needed to make your own meals if that’s what you wanted. The outside seating needed to be cleaned between stay’s or at least cover the seats so the insects stayed off. The listing shows the river and the map shows the property going to the river but there is no view of the river. After staying there I understand no access because of the slope down to the river. A view would be nice if possible but if not possible then mention it in the listing. Faye the owner is happy to help if anything comes up. Overall I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the sites the area has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Faye Hambrick or Debbie Rickman

My mother purchased this little cabin after extensive renovations were done in 2006. She lived and loved this home and enjoyed showing it off to anyone who wanted to come in and see until her passing in November 2012. Wanting to keep the home in the family we have decided to follow in her memory of sharing this home with others and make it available for others to enjoy. Her name was Shirley and the grandchildren called her grandma Squirrel. Hence the name Squirrels Nest.

What makes this property unique

This home was originally located on the Blue Ridge Parkway and many years ago was moved to its current location by a mule drawn wagon. The home is now on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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