Secluded Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Entire cabin in Troutdale, Virginia
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Rated 4.94 out of 5 stars.371 reviews
Hosted by Shiera S
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
Listing highlights
In the Mount Rogers Recreation Area
Near the Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails, with Grayson Highlands about a 30-min drive away
Secluded cabin with a front porch
A 384 sq ft tiny cabin on 5 private acres with a fire pit, porch swing, and mountain views
A place guests keep coming back to
Guests return again and again, with many calling it a go-to base for hiking the surrounding trails
In the Jefferson National Forest’s 'Mount Rogers National Recreation Area', and with expansive scenic views of Whitetop Mountain and Mount Rogers, Dongola Cabin is a cozy and secluded retreat -- perfect for writers and creatives seeking inspiration and solitude, couples wanting romantic getaways, solo travellers, digital nomads, astronomy enthusiasts, etc. About 30 minutes from the bustling towns of Damascus and Abingdon, the Cabin offers a restive getaway w/ many opportunities for activities.
The space
Dongola Cabin sits on 5 acres in the Konnarock/Troutdale area of Southwestern Virginia. Accommodations include high speed internet, full kitchen, bathroom with shower, and laundry facilities. A bed nook holds a queen bed. Two sets of french doors open the east side of this 384 sq foot tiny cabin to the sunrise and a view of Whitetop Mountain. Outside these doors, a porch runs the length of the cabin with stairs leading down to the field and a fire pit below. With no street lamps or light from other houses, the night sky often appears stunning!
The living/dining/kitchen area has reading chairs, a writing/eating table, and a bookshelf with a wide selection of reading material. The kitchen is furnished with pans, and basic cooking supplies (salt, pepper and the like). Towels and bedding are provided. A washer and dryer is available.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire cabin (excepting a crawl space) and land around the cabin. It also has landline for domestic calls and emergencies.
Other things to note
The cabin is in a rural mountainous hamlet with minimal cell phone service and few street lamps. Have directions to hand before coming up the mountain. Be prepared for occasional outages.
The cabin sits close to the middle of 5 acres, so the driveway is long and steep. The trick is to go slow and steady. Don't rev the engine, but give it more gas than you think it will need to get up the hill. Our little 2-wheel drive makes it every time!
The nearest grocery store is in Chilhowie about 30 minutes away. The cabin has basic pantry items and a few provisions for emergencies, but shop for groceries before arriving. Check out: The Blue Ridge Discovery Center, the Konnarock Store, and the Whitetop Store which are nearby; the Barter Theatre, and Bella's Pizza in Abingdon; the Damascus Brewery in Damascus.
The space
Dongola Cabin sits on 5 acres in the Konnarock/Troutdale area of Southwestern Virginia. Accommodations include high speed internet, full kitchen, bathroom with shower, and laundry facilities. A bed nook holds a queen bed. Two sets of french doors open the east side of this 384 sq foot tiny cabin to the sunrise and a view of Whitetop Mountain. Outside these doors, a porch runs the length of the cabin with stairs leading down to the field and a fire pit below. With no street lamps or light from other houses, the night sky often appears stunning!
The living/dining/kitchen area has reading chairs, a writing/eating table, and a bookshelf with a wide selection of reading material. The kitchen is furnished with pans, and basic cooking supplies (salt, pepper and the like). Towels and bedding are provided. A washer and dryer is available.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire cabin (excepting a crawl space) and land around the cabin. It also has landline for domestic calls and emergencies.
Other things to note
The cabin is in a rural mountainous hamlet with minimal cell phone service and few street lamps. Have directions to hand before coming up the mountain. Be prepared for occasional outages.
The cabin sits close to the middle of 5 acres, so the driveway is long and steep. The trick is to go slow and steady. Don't rev the engine, but give it more gas than you think it will need to get up the hill. Our little 2-wheel drive makes it every time!
The nearest grocery store is in Chilhowie about 30 minutes away. The cabin has basic pantry items and a few provisions for emergencies, but shop for groceries before arriving. Check out: The Blue Ridge Discovery Center, the Konnarock Store, and the Whitetop Store which are nearby; the Barter Theatre, and Bella's Pizza in Abingdon; the Damascus Brewery in Damascus.
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Free washer – In unit
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4.94 out of 5 stars from 371 reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.
Neighborhood highlights
Nearby, several trail heads intersect, including the well-known Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails (others include the Iron Mountain Trail, the Skulls Gap Trail, the Buzzard Rock Trail, the Bear Tree Gap Trail, the Straight Mountain Trail, the Straight Branch Trail, and the Pine Mountain Trail). Hundreds of wild blueberry bushes yield end-of-summer fruit on Whitetop and Pine Mountains. Steep mountain valleys and hollows display the colors of Spring and Autumn foliage. The Whitetop Laurel Creek, a notable wild trout stream, stretches for twelve miles down the valley floor and provides year-round fishing as well as five miles of fully accessible recreation facilities with wildlife viewing platforms in the Creek Junction area.
Scenic and historic routes surround Dongola Cabin, including the famous Route 58 ('The Crooked Road'), Grayson Highlands State Park and Parkway, the balds at Elk Garden, and the highest elevated road in Virginia towards the peak of Whitetop Mountain. From Dongola Cabin, outdoor enthusiasts can rent bicycles and lazily (or not) ride 15 miles down the Virginia Creeper Trail to the town of Damascus, take a daylong horseback ride into Pine Mountain and Mount Rogers, or just take in the vista from Dongola Cabin's spacious front porch and vintage gliding swing.
Scenic and historic routes surround Dongola Cabin, including the famous Route 58 ('The Crooked Road'), Grayson Highlands State Park and Parkway, the balds at Elk Garden, and the highest elevated road in Virginia towards the peak of Whitetop Mountain. From Dongola Cabin, outdoor enthusiasts can rent bicycles and lazily (or not) ride 15 miles down the Virginia Creeper Trail to the town of Damascus, take a daylong horseback ride into Pine Mountain and Mount Rogers, or just take in the vista from Dongola Cabin's spacious front porch and vintage gliding swing.
Meet your host
Lives in Chicago, Illinois
My husband, Jacob, and I like to walk the Appalachian Trail (and other trails) and mountain peaks around Dongola Cabin. When we aren't out walking or enjoying the outdoors, we enjoy the cabin as a peaceful writing and reading space. We are keen to share this space with with others who have similar interests.
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