Riverfront hidden gem, ground floor open space!

Entire home in Madison Heights, Virginia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.19 reviews
Hosted by Ivajoan
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Minutes from downtown Lynchburg

Historic downtown Lynchburg is about 5 minutes by car, with restaurants, breweries, and walking trails

Game room on the river

A riverfront game room with pool table, darts, and a 58-inch TV with surround sound

A private riverfront retreat

No reviews yet, but the listing sits on a private 9-acre riverfront estate with dock and fire pits
This beautiful ground floor space overlooks the James River and is just 5 minutes (2 miles) from Historic Downtown Lynchburg. The listing is for the downstairs level of a secluded riverfront property on 9 acres, complete with a boat ramp, dock, picnic area, pool table, and hot tub. There is an additional $50 charge for hot tub preparation, which includes cleaning, sanitizing, and filling. Additional suites on the second floor may be available if needed. One dog is permitted for a $100 pet fee!

The space
Welcome to Your Accessible Downstairs Retreat!

This listing is for the downstairs level, designed with accessibility in mind. Guests with disabilities can park and enter directly without any stairs. The space includes:

A spacious L-shaped dining/living/play area

An open kitchen

A King Size Bedroom with a king bed and queen sofa bed

A Full Bath

A Laundry Room

Main Floor Bedroom: The main floor bedroom off the living area includes a king-size bed, sofa bed, large screen TV, DVD player, and seating area. To make your stay more comfortable, both the king bed and the sofa bed feature 3-inch hypoallergenic feather pillow toppers and plenty of pillows.

Family-Size Kitchen: The fully equipped kitchen features double ovens, an oversized induction cooktop, and everything you need to prepare your favorite meals. Outside, there’s a gas grill on the large patio, and the pavilion has picnic tables and a large outdoor charcoal grill.

Laundry Facilities: A large front-load washer and dryer are available on the main floor.

Internet and Indoor Entertainment: Enjoy high-speed internet throughout the house, perfect for streaming, working online, and indoor activities. The oversized family room includes a pool table, bumper pool, game/puzzle table, soft tip darts, a variety of games, puzzles, and books, and a 58-inch TV with surround sound and DVD player

Mobility-Friendly: The entire downstairs is on ground level with no steps, making it ideal for guests with mobility issues. The main floor bedroom is spacious and includes a king bed and a large bathroom.

Outdoor Activities: Enjoy the best water skiing in the area, relax and fish off the big floating dock, or read one of the many books on our shelves. Let the children play on the jungle gym while you sit around the riverfront fire pit. Take in the breathtaking views from the large outdoor six-person hot tub on the deck. Challenge each other to corn hole, darts, or volleyball. Drive your golf balls through the trestle to the tee from three different tee boxes, put them on the pavilion putting stage, or bring expendable golf balls to drive across the river off the patio at the house. Relax on the swing at the meditation rocks looking at the infinity view under the trestle. Shoot skeet over the river or improve your shooting skills on the range. The riverfront area, boat ramp, dock, and picnic area can be shared spaces with the owners. Please note that additional visitors are not allowed without prior agreement. Your home away from home is nestled on an exclusive 9-acre estate along the James River. If you don’t have your watercraft, canoes, kayaks, John boats, paddleboards, and more are available for rent from Treasure Island Outfitters, LLC.

Equipment Rentals: If you don’t have your water toys, canoes, kayaks, fishing boat with motor, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), etc., they are available for rent to registered guests on the riverfront from Treasure Island Outfitters, LLC. Please contact the host for more information.

Rent the Whole House: Arrangements for small events are available for an additional fee. Interested in renting the entire house for small events? Click here for more information.: airbnb.com/h/james-riviera-retreat-lynchburg-riverfront-multi-family-hottub-firepits-playset-dock-ramp-boats-golf

Downtown Eating and Events: Downtown Lynchburg offers over 45 restaurants, local breweries, rooftop bars, and wine bars. Enjoy summer events like Get Downtown and First Fridays. Nearby Riverside Park hosts Movies in the Park and has a spray ground for kids all summer long. Don’t miss the Lynchburg Community Market with local farmers on weekends and year-round shops and restaurants indoors.

Nearby Colleges and Universities: Our retreat is conveniently located just 10 miles from Liberty University, 6 miles from both the University of Lynchburg and Randolph College and 13 miles from Sweet Briar College.

Pet Policy: We may allow one dog on the ground floor with a $100 pet fee. The dog must be crated when the owner is not present, must not get on the furniture or bed, and must be clean, dry, and free of fleas and ticks.

Security: Due to the private/secluded nature of the property, we have three exterior cameras. Cameras are located over each of the main parking areas and entrance doors and a third camera is located at the back of the house overlooking the riverfront, dock, and boat ramp. We do not have any indoor cameras.

Waiver and release agreement: Due to the unique features of the property and its inherent dangers, guests agree to waive and release the owners, hosts, etc. from any liability for damage or injury from the use of the property or its amenities, such as spiral staircases, hot tub, riverfront, dock, boat ramp, train trestle, etc.
Being child-friendly does not mean the area is child-proof. It is the responsibility of the guardian/parent to monitor their children's actions at all times. Guests also agree to supervise children at all times to limit any exposure to potential dangers.
For a copy of the Waiver and Release Agreement, please contact the host.

Guest access
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Enjoy the best water skiing in the area, relax and fish off the big floating dock, or read one of the many books we have on our shelves. Let the children play on the jungle gym while you sit around the riverfront fire pit.
Take in the breathtaking views from the large outdoor six-person hot tub on the deck. Challenge each other to corn hole, darts, or volleyball.
Drive your golf balls through the trestle to the tee from three different tee boxes, putt them on the pavilion putting stage, or bring expendable golf balls to drive across the river off the patio at the house.
Relax on the swing at the meditation rocks looking at the infinity view under the trestle. Shoot skeet over the river or improve your shooting skills on the range.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS: If you don't have your water toys, canoes, kayaks, fishing boat with motor, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), etc. are now available for rent to registered guests on the riverfront from Treasure Island Outfitters, LLC. Please contact the host for the contact information

Other things to note
POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL GUEST SURCHARGES
1. Throwing an unauthorized party at this property will result in an early checkout and fines of up to $1,000.

2. Additional $250 Pet Fee: If an unauthorized pet is discovered on the property or is on the upper level of the building, a $250 fee plus damages will be charged, and the pet(s) must be removed immediately.

3. A $500 deodorizing fee applies for smoking inside.

4. Hair Dyes, and other treatments: No hair dye in the loft ($200 fee for stained towels, linen, or damaged bathtub/shower).

5. Under the pavilion, the owner keeps a small boat. If you will need more space under the pavilion, please send us a request before check-in to remove it.

There is the potential for noise - Trains run at various times throughout the day and night across the trestle adjacent to the house.

Security cameras are mounted on the exterior of the house to surveil all entry points, ensuring your safety.

Feel free to use the barbecue grill outside that is set up for our super guests but we ask that you clean it after each use so additional cleaning fees don't apply.

The riverfront area and boat ramp may be shared with the owners on an occasional basis for river access.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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4.89 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Madison Heights, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This location is so close yet so far away! Just minutes from historic downtown Lynchburg but so private. A beautiful location to enjoy some peace by the river and makes for a wonderful home away from home for all of your adventures.

Warm up in the six person hot tub on the patio overlooking the river and Trestle . We have an extra charge of $100 for the hot tub clean up. Draining the water, sanitizing, filling it up. Taking proper care to assure your satisfaction as well as the guests after.


Challenge someone to corn hole on the patio.

Set up the croquet set for hours of competition.

Cozy up to a river front fire pit, one by the dock in the summertime shade under the pavilion in case of inclement weather, and one by the house on the patio

There are so many reasons to visit Lynchburg, VA!

-Explore Downtown Lynchburg
Lynchburg’s charming historic downtown is 5 minutes away! The perfect atmosphere to explore walking trails, shop local, and grab a delicious meal.

-Blue Ridge Parkway
Whether you just want to take the scenic drive and enjoy the panoramic overlooks or hike the popular Sharp Top trail at the Peaks of Otter, we encourage our guests to enjoy our area's natural beauty.

-Liberty University
Liberty's campus is constantly growing and expanding with new construction. For a fun outing, take the kids tubing or skiing at Snow Flex, Liberty's year-round ski slope.

-Amazement Square
If you're in the area with young children, Amazement Square is a must. Our award-winning children’s museum in a renovated historic building is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Four stories of ladders and slides for the kids plus tons of fun, interactive exhibits.

-Poplar Forest & Appomattox Court House
Our history buffs might enjoy touring Thomas Jefferson's summer home, Poplar Forest, or visiting the site where our nation reunited after the Civil War.

-Wineries/Breweries
There are several wineries and breweries along the 151 corridor.

-Natural Bridge State Park

-Virginia Safari Park
A fun attraction for the whole family.

Meet your host

Superhost
663 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: T & E Properties, Inc.
Lives in Lynchburg, Virginia
My husband and I are life long residents of Lynchburg and have been active the revitalization of Downtown since its beginning. We still own and operate our real estate holdings T&E Properties, Inc. but are semi-retired now and love to travel, so we furnish our Airbnb listings in a manner that we would enjoy staying at ourselves and hope that our guests will also.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water