The Wilson House, a charming vacation home

Entire home in Monterey, Virginia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Mary
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

In rural Highland County, Virginia

In a peaceful Highland County setting near the tiny town of Monterey, with farm-to-table dining and local cider nearby

Private deck and fire pit on 80 acres

A deck with valley and mountain views, a fire pit, and a porch swing across 80 private acres

Charming and worth a return trip

Guests describe the house as charming and serene, with several returning for longer visits
This very comfortably furnished farmhouse offers 80 acres with mountain hiking trails. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, linens, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, W/D, porch swing, fire pit. A deck overlooks spectacular valley and mountain views. Area activities include star gazing, trout fishing, hiking, horseback riding, caving, cycling. Tour historical homes, antiques/crafts shops and Civil War battlefields. Natural hot springs, boating, rafting in easy driving distance.

The space
The Wilson House offers the perfect escape! Guests, whether enjoying breakfast on the deck, dinner by the backyard campfire or hiking the trail behind the house, are surrounded by the beauty of trees, grass, flowers and wildlife.
Although this home has been renovated, many original features have been preserved and will carry guests back in time. Several antique furniture items are incorporated in the decor; farm buildings and a few equipment pieces are nearby. Numerous guests have referred to this house as "charming."

Guest access
Guests at The Wilson House have the entire house and 80 acres to themselves!

Other things to note
A helpful guest information binder is located on the kitchen table.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
Washer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 60 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 97% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 3% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Monterey, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

People who live in this lovely place do so because they enjoy natural, preserved beauty and peacefulness. A stroll through the tiny town of Monterey can be quite relaxing. Enjoy fine farm-to-table dining at the Highland Inn, taste local ciders at Big Fish Cider, grab some home-cooked food at the High's diner, or grill your own trout fillet from Allegheny Mt Trout. More rigorous activities such a caving, horse back riding, hiking & biking are available!

Meet your host

Host
60 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Lives in Las Vegas, Nevada
While I now live in Las Vegas, I grew up in The Wilson House near Monterey, Virginia. I cherish every visit to this 100+ years family home, with its lovely, peaceful setting in the mountains of Virginia.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm