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Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA

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The Cottage.
The view from the back porch.
The kitchen. Locally roasted coffee is ready for you to brew.
The living room of the green suite. The couch folds out into an extra bed.
The bedroom of the green suite.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Eggleston, VA
  • New River Junction
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Virginia Tech University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Lane Stadium
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA

The cottage has spacious bedrooms with hardwood floors, original plaster walls & a kitchen island made from early 1900 2ft wide boards. Both sofas fold out into beds for extra accommodations. It sits near the New River and the Norfolk & Western railway and, as such, the train is active and passes by several times a night, please be aware of the potential for train noise.

The cottage is not suitable for large groups or parties.

There is a stove with oven, a microwave and toaster, a refrigerator, cookware, plates, cups, glassware and silverware.

All bedding and towels are provided.

We have Smart TV locally made soap and locally roasted coffee. We provide ear plugs for guests who prefer not to hear the train.

The cottage is located next to The Palisades Restaurant in an old resort village which was once a thriving destination and a stop on the N & W Railroad. A destination once again, the village is coming back to life with an award winning restaurant, artisan shop and now lodging.

As an added service, we guarantee dinner reservations at The Palisades Restaurant for guests. Please request reservations for the day, time and number of guests at the time of booking. Reservations requests cannot be guaranteed last minute.

No public transportation exists.

Property manager

Shaena Muldoon

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
Children over 10 years of age are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eggleston

Located in Eggleston, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Giles County Historical Society and Moss Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castle Rock Golf & Recreation and Giles Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Women’s Softball Field or Cassell Coliseum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eggleston, VA

What's nearby

  • New River Outdoor Co - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • New River Junction - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Virginia Tech University - 29 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Lane Stadium - 31 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Radford University - 51 min drive - 53.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Queens Pizza & Subs - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bluegrass BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA?

As of 16 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA on 23 June 2025 start from NZ$216.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quaint Cottage Located 15 Miles From Blacksburg VA located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from New River and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Jefferson National Forest. Castle Rock Golf & Recreation and New River Junction are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved our stay in Eggleston. Shaena's properties are charming and the location is perfect, close to the Palisades restaurant, Blacksburg and the Cascades waterfall. Thank you for such a wonderful trip. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah and Chris R.

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

Just right

As advertised. Trains weren’t that bad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerald b.

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

Beautiful Rustic Property

Had a fantastic stay at this historic railroad property. Beautiful location with loads of things to experience! Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi A.

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

Over night stop

Overall a good experience. The hostess was very nice and quickly addressed our questions. No hot tub to be found but the neighbooring resturant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Wonderful place

It was a lovely place to stay while we visited our son at VT. Loved the restaurant too. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Loved the trains

Host was very responsive to any inquiries. Cottage needs a lot of work we assume it is a work in progress.loved to see the frequent trains
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

A nice getaway

A beautiful setting for a charming cottage nestled in the mountains. Located next to the train tracks we enjoyed watching the trains go by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fred C.

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

Cousins Reunite

Met with cousins and spouses on Saturday with a pot luck lunch. Great to connect as we are living apart. Had a terrific visit: especially the friendly engineers on the trains.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee C.

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

wonderful

Traveling to WV for a wedding and my mother took me to Palasades several years ago as it was a favorite of she and her late husband. When I saw the cottage was available I booked it. Loved everything about it - especially the trains. Loved being back in the mountains!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Great stay next to the best restaurant!

This was definitely a fun stay in a cool old house! The Palisades restaurant next door was outstanding. This Florida girl had a rough time with the curvy roads going up the mountain, but well worth it. We loved watching the trains go by and I slept through the night without a problem!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Journey home

The property was very comfortable and the host was very helpful (a special thank you to Alicia for stepping in and being so helpful). As mentioned by others, there are trains that go by the back porch several times a day both day and night. We didn't mind it. Thanks again for a safe and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was adorable and very clean. The trains did wake us up but it added to the charm of the cute cottage. You have to eat at the Palisades restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George J.

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

Red Roof

The Cottage was unique. We enjoyed it. The only thing that could have made our stay better was less rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Weekend rondeau with our son

The house is warm, spacious and has all the amenities. The area is rich in history, beautiful scenery and hiking. Of course the Palisades is top notch dining and next door! And I like the train!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

The Deans

Location, cleanliness, and home provided a EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE FOR US ALL! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! ALL communications with the property owner were truthful, direct, and responded to in a rapid , considerste fashion. I will book this location AGAIN, if available!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

Fun for a weekend in Blacksburg

It's an older home so the floors were a bit uneven, but all the furnishings were very nice, loved the walk-in showers. I did need to use the complimentary earplugs because it's directly beside the railroad track and there are frequent trains, including at night, but with those in I slept great, comfy beds. The road into Eggleston and the driveway to the cottage are fairly steep and winding, I was glad I had AWD. Highly recommend walking over to the Pallisades for dinner, it was SO GOOD. Wi-fi and Netflix worked great too, overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Melanie G.

One night in a little museum with very very loud rail traffic during the whole night :-(

Very cute, lovely litte house with a lot of historical furniture. Bathrooms are fantastic, the kitchen ist cute. The neighborhood restaurant ist fantastic. But ... - maximum accommodation is 6 and not as written for 8 adults! You have two normal, but very old and creaky, queen size bed und two small sleep couches. One is ok, the other one ist not OK, even for one adult. - the rail traffic at night is very very loud. You can not sleep, even with ear-plugs. The children were afraid of the noise in the dark. The rail traffic in the night is nearly every hour!!! The price for one night under these conditions is too much. Sorry, no like!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It was hard to enter when I arrived, as it is so rural there is no cell service. I couldn’t check my email to get the code that was supposedly sent. The property is run down, not as pictured. The ceiling has fallen in on the porch, large cracks on the plaster walls in the bedroom and bathroom. Light switches are inconvenient, so you have to cross dark rooms to reach them. The ceiling fan chains are so short you have to stand on a stool to reach them. The house is set next to train tracks and the train went by 4 times in less than 3 hours. The brakes squeal like nails on a chalkboard. Without ear plugs I would not have been able to sleep. Part of the allure of this house is that it is in a rural setting where you hope it will be quiet. I love staying in old places, but not when they are not as described or pictured. It was not an enjoyable stay at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Mountain cottage getaway

Mr. Hunter's cottage is a lovely cottage from a by-gone era. Located in the mountains of Giles county, VA, this cottage is comfortable with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The cottage is furnished with pieces that could have been there when it was built. The cottage has a beautiful porch, a great place for morning coffee. There is a very nice restaurant just steps from the cottage. I advise having at least one meal there, make sure you have reservations, as it can get quite busy. The restaurant was closed during my visit, but we were able to prepare very nice meals in the cottage kitchen. The New river is just steps from the cottage, and there is a very nice boat ramp near by. I believe there are several liveries in the area that will provide canoes, SUPs, tubes, and sit on kayaks, as well as a shuttle.There are also a number of other natural attractions in the area. The Cascades in Pembroke is a lovely hike to a beautiful waterfall. Bring your birding guide books and binoculars, you may get a few for your life list! The cottage is located on a very busy train line, with trains passing night and day. There is a road crossing near by, so all trains sound the horn when passing. There are foam ear plugs provided. TL;DR: clean, comfortable cottage located on a river with a train line in the mountains of southwest VA, great place for a getaway! Plan for curvy, narrow roads, trains night and day, and a slower pace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chessa H.

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

Country Gem

Wonderful home in a beautiful and out of the way location with easy access to Blacksburg and VT! All the modern amenities in a charming, older home in a country setting with an interesting historical story. We enjoyed the thoughtful touches like the coffee from the award winning restaurant next door and the toilet paper with humourous wrappers. There was comfortable bedding and tons of fluffy towels. Despite it's somewhat remote location there was good WiFi and streaming and cable. We could even see our local news from our home city in Texas. The area surrounding the home is worth some adventure driving, just drive and enjoy amazing vistas and stunning tunnels made from the trees! We will be back! Perfect to escape the craziness in Blacksburg during the times like VT move in/out, football games, parents weekend, etc., but close enough to go back and forth throughout the day, if needed. The only thing that might be an issue, for some but not us, was the train that passes by. We LOVED sitting on the porch and having it go by. The owners thoughtfully left earplugs at the bedside in case the train was bothersome, but we didn't need them. Oh! We like to sleep with the TV on so we appreciated not just having one in the TV room, but in both bedrooms. Not important to some, but great for us! I say book this place, but leave some dates for us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky O.

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

Hidden Gem

We had the best time staying here. The house was so cute. Lots of room and we loved the porch! The scenery and proximity to nearby towns is so convenient. The restaurant next door was awesome. A definite return for us!! ♥️♥️♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

mark r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Absolutely Lovely

The perfect quiet getaway with a restaurant that was better than all where I live .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shaena Muldoon

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Shaena grew up in Pembroke, Virginia just two miles from the site of the cottage. She remembers visiting Pyne's General Store, which was located right next to the cottage, as a little girl with her family. In 2009, she turned the building into The Palisades Restaurant. She has been in the restaurant and event businesses for over 20 years. Her extensive experience includes producing high-profile worldwide events such as the award-winning 2004 International VSA Arts Festival in Washington, D.C., the 2002 U.S. Olympic Torch Relay and the 1998 World Exposition in Lisbon, Portugal.

After traveling to all of the seven continents, including Antarctica, Shaena has returned to Giles County which she considers one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Why they chose this property

Mr. Hunter's Cottage is located in Giles County – one of the most scenic areas in Virginia. Before dining at the Palisades restaurant right next door, you can work up an appetite by hiking to the Cascades, a natural waterfall. Or grab a paddle and canoe down the New River – the worlds second oldest waterway. Or visit Giles’ three historic covered bridges – the most of any county in the state. Giles County offers numerous recreational activities so there's more than just one reason you’ll want to come to visit.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the rumble of passing trains as the cottage is located 50 feet from the tracks in the bucolic mountains of southwest Virginia.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese
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