Spacious w/ 4 Suites, Hot Tub, Perfect for groups!

Entire home in Altavista, Virginia

  1. 14 guests
  2. 6 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Jennifer
  1. 11 months hosting

Listing highlights

In Altavista, near Highway 29

A quiet small town about 25 min from Lynchburg, with groceries and dining just 4 min away by car

Private patio with hot tub and fire pit

A hot tub, fire pit, and gas grill on a large private patio with a big backyard beyond it

Comfortable beds, spotless space

Guests consistently praise how comfortable the beds are and how clean the house is on arrival
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Ideal space for any group: families, girls weekends, team retreats, wedding parties & central VA vacations!
• Spacious & entertaining: beauty bar, ping pong, 2 living areas, 3 dining areas, kids bonus room!
• Large patio w/ HOT TUB, fire pit, gas grill, & huge yard
• 2 min to Southern Granary weddings, 4 min to groceries + dining + Avoca Museum
• 25 min to Lynchburg & Liberty U
• Can be rented as an individual main floor only suite during the week! (see our other listing)

The space
"Every ounce of this house shouts community and love! Definitely recommend this place if you want quality time with friends or family!!" -recent guest

Here's what you can expect at Southern Guesthouse:

*MAIN LEVEL*

🍳 KITCHEN:
✓ Fridge, oven/range, microwave, dishwasher
✓ Regular coffee maker + Keurig
✓ Pots/pans, dishware, glasses, and everything needed to make meals and serve a large group
✓ Breakfast nook with seating for 6-8

🛋️ LIVING ROOM (sleeping 1)
✓ Large curved sofa + 2 swivel chairs
✓ Roku TV
✓ Mini ping pong table
✓ Bistro table w/ 4 stools
✓ Oversized chair that pulls out to a twin bed

🍴 DINING ROOM
✓ 2 farm tables and chairs for 16
✓ Hand painted "LOVE" mural

🛏️ GETTING READY ROOM/BEDROOM #1 (sleeping 2)
✓ Beauty bar with stools, chargers & outlets for 3
✓ Pull-down queen sized murphy bed
✓ Oversized full length mirror
✓ Full bathroom w/ tub/shower combo

EUCALYPTUS SUITE (downstairs, 2 bd 1 bath, sleeping up to 4)

🛏️ BEDROOM #2
✓ Queen bed
✓ Dresser
✓ TV
✓ Mini fridge + mini Keurig
✓ Table + chairs for 2

🛏️ BEDROOM #3
✓ King bed
✓ Dresser
✓ Door to back patio

🚿 FULL BATHROOM
✓ Sink
✓ Toilet
✓ Tile shower


*UPSTAIRS*

OAK CANOPY SUITE (perfect for young families! 2 bd, 1 bath, sleeping 4 adults + 1 toddler)

🛏️ BEDROOM #4
✓ King bed
✓ Dresser
✓ Desk w/ mirror
✓ Closet
✓ Mini fridge + mini Keurig

🛏️ BEDROOM #5
✓ 2 twin beds
✓ Toddler bed
✓ Dresser

🛁 FULL BATHROOM
✓ Long vanity with sink
✓ Toilet
✓ Tub/shower combo

🫧 LAUNDRY: hallway closet with washer and dryer


MAGNOLIA SUITE

🛏️ BEDROOM #6 (sleeping up to 2)
✓ King bed
✓ Dresser
✓ TV
✓ Mini fridge + mini Keurig

🛋️ LIVING AREA
✓ Couch + swivel chair
✓ Desk
✓ Closet

🚿 FULL BATHROOM
✓ Tile shower
✓ Getting ready vanity

*OUTSIDE*

🌳 BACK PATIO
✓ Table & chairs for 8
✓ Sitting chairs and benches
✓ Fire pit
✓ Hot tub
✓ Large backyard
*With this reservation, guests assume all liability and agree to follow all posted rules and safety precautions.

❄️ CLIMATE CONTROL: Central heat & air

🖥️ TV SERVICES: Roku TV streaming services only (guests use personal login)

🚗 PARKING: There are parking spaces for up to 10 vehicles in front of the home.

🔑 CHECK IN/OUT: Check in is anytime between 4pm-10pm. Check out is 10am.

*Linens and towels are provided.


📍 WHAT'S NEARBY:
• Southern Granary Wedding Venue (2 min)
• Walmart, groceries & restaurants (4 min)
• English Park: walking & biking trails, playground and summertime Splash Pad for kids (6 min)
• Liberty University's Snowflex Center (year-round skiing & tubing!): 25 min
• Lynchburg 25 min
• Hill City AquaZoo: 25 minutes
• Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest: 30 min
• Smith Mountain Lake: 40 minutes
• Danville 45 min
• Caesars Virginia 50 min
• Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains: 50 min
• Blue Ridge Parkway: 50 min
• Natural Bridge: 1 hour
• Virginia Safari Park: 1 hour

ACCESSIBILITY

For our guests with mobility issues, the main floor is level except there is a small step (approx. 6 inches) down into the kitchen, bathroom #1, bathroom #2 and bedroom #2. The living room has 3 small steps down.

EVENTS
Please inquire prior to your stay if you'd like to host an event or invite guests beyond who will be staying in the home. Events will be approved on a case-by-case basis and may require additional fees and rental agreement. Please note that unauthorized events will be subject to additional fees.

*You must be over 25 years old to rent this home.

*For couples or groups less than 4, we offer an individual main floor only suite on weekdays within the month. See our other listing for the Eucalyptus Suite under the Host profile to check availability!

HOSTED BY: Southern Guesthouse is proudly hosted by Purpose Driven Stays—a hospitality team committed to delivering exceptional 5-star experiences while creating meaningful, lasting memories for every guest we serve.

Guest access
You'll have full use of the house and yard! Entrance is through the front door with a personalized code for the length of your stay.

Other things to note
👉🏽 You must be 25 or older to reserve a stay.

All guests are required to submit a copy of their government ID and sign a rental agreement to finalize their reservation.
Note: We only require a copy of the ID and the renter agreement to be completed by the primary renter—the person who reserved the home and will be responsible for the rental.

👉🏽 You can save this listing by clicking the ♥️ in the top right corner.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Altavista, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Southern Guesthouse is in a safe and quiet location in a very small town. It's easily accessible to anywhere in Altavista and only 4 minutes off of Highway 29 to get to Lynchburg or Danville.

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2025
Hello, My name is Jennifer and I am excited to be your host! I am a graduate of Liberty University and a former educator. While staying in an Airbnb during a visit to Liberty University, a vision of a new adventure emerged. Now after two years, I have discovered a love for hosting and have a passion for creating welcoming spaces for my guests. It is my goal as a host to provide amazing stays and lasting memories for all my guests.

Co-hosts

  • Purpose Driven Stays
  • Sarah
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
14 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm