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It's a place that attracts happiness.

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The Cabin on the River at the Bare Farm
It's a place that attracts happiness!
...overlooking the Maury River
There's a fully equipped kitchen....
...facing a stone fireplace in the Main Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Washington and Lee University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Virginia Military Institute
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Virginia Horse Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Loft

1 King Bed

Main room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

It's a place that attracts happiness.

Locals know about the historic Bare Farm and its beloved Cabin on the River.
Many a wedding party has bumped down the dirt road to witness vows below its stained glass windows.
There have been festivities, a time or two.
Some folks tell the story of a dog that went tubing and a grandmother who parked herself on a lawn chair in the river to watch. There was a grandfather who danced till dawn, went home to feed the cows and hurried back to catch the last song.
Just 3 miles from historic Lexington, the Cabin sleeps 8, with two full size beds in one room, a queen size in the other, and a king size mattress on the floor in the loft.
There's a fully equipped kitchen facing a stone fireplace in the large main room.
There are old iron beds and hand made quilts. There's a glider on the porch where you might want to sit in the mornings to drink your coffee and watch the fog rise off the river.
Some say laughter still echoes through the trees.........


Peace and tranquility: If you are looking for a place to renew your spirit....the Cabin on the River at the Bare Farm is it.
Some say laughter still echoes through the trees..........

Property manager

Owner/Manager Vicki Nuckols Kruse; Co-Host Jenniffer Brown
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 2 years old stay for free.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We welcome pets; fee is $35 per stay .
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside - ashtrays provided on the porch

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lee Chapel and Museum and VMI Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Lexington Golf & Country Club and Virginia Horse Center. Virginia Safari Park and Stonewall Jackson Grave are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Southern Virginia University - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • VMI Museum - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Virginia Horse Center - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is It's a place that attracts happiness. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at It's a place that attracts happiness.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It's a place that attracts happiness.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is It's a place that attracts happiness. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Virginia University, Stonewall Jackson House and Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Stonewall Jackson Grave and Lee Chapel and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Another wonderful stay

Just a really beautiful setting and comfortable cabin. Thanks for letting us stay again! Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA M.

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

Everything was perfect!!!

Perfectly located on the river. Beautiful scenery.Very calm and quiet. Beds very comfortable.Anything needed was there. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

We love it here

This is the sweetest cabin on the loveliest piece of property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Love the Little Cabin

Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Beautiful cabin on the river

Perfect for VMI weekends!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

VMI weekend

Beautiful property..really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Exactly what we hoped it would be!

We will be back! Thank you for a seamless experience and thank you for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua b.

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

Amazing place

Will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

george m.

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

stay

great 4th time staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim C., New York, NY, USA

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

Paradise on the Maury River

Amazing stay at the Bare Farm cabin. The Nuckols were lovely, the place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Perfection

The setting and cabin were absolutely perfect. The drive through the farm to the cabin was beautiful, and we enjoyed seeing the horses and donkeys! We loved it so much that we reserved another 4 nights in October
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S., Lusby, MD

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

Relaxing rustic cabin

We had an amazing time at this well stocked, comfortable, cabin on the river. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Beautiful cabin for a long weekend. We loved the sound of the water from the front porch. We even got to listen to a storm pass through.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Cabin in the woods

We enjoyed the quiet and the beautiful setting. We watched the birds in the morning and the deer in the evening. It was incredibly restful after a long drive from Ashville. We never saw the owners, but their emails and directions were spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Tison (Ti) S., Columbia and Pawleys Island, SC

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

Gorgeous Setting

There is not much not to like about this quaint comfortable cabin sitting above the Maury River! Dogs were in heaven! We loved everything about this place and had a wonderful time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Wonderful cabin on the river

Very cool, rustic cabin right on the Maury river. Beautiful drive through horse farms to get to property. Very secluded on large acreage but close to Lexington for W&L or VMI visits. Clean and exactly as advertised. Will definitely consider a future stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cozy cabin

Was really looking forward to sitting on porch and watch the river like the listing showed in picture. Got there the view was grown over, making it hard to see the river. Nice cozy cabin to sit on the porch and look at the trees and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Perfect retrear

This cabin is an absolute slice of heaven! What a perfect to get away from the daily grind. It was great to disconnect from the world for a few days with our teenagers and enjoy life at the beautiful cabin on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Amazing!

A true cabin on the river experience From the drive down to the cabin through a working farm, to arrival, I can not say enough about how impressive this property is. Very special and truly authentic. A great escape from the DC area to be sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila W.

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

Piece of heaven

Love this place have stayed 3 times. My only complaint was the guy that cut the grass he was very rude not just messing up our peace and quite but just hateful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Beautiful Property

Great little rustic cabin with an exceptional view. Stayed here with family and our two dogs, and we all had a wonderful time. The cabin had everything we needed. We sat on the front porch in the morning and watched the river roll by, and played board games in the evening in the screened pavilion. We saw deer and turkeys passing thru the yard. We spent one day walking the Chessie Trail, which winds you thru cow fields - we loved seeing the new calves romping around. Everything was perfect - we are already talking about a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

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

Peaceful retreat

Location location location! Cabin was situated on a hill with clear view of the Maury river . Our dog ran and swam . Sat chairs in the river and since it was July laid down in the river to cool off. Quiet and peaceful. We will come back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

Lovely setting

This cabin is in a beautiful setting, on a grass knoll above the Maury river. There are trails and birds everywhere. The cabin in comfortable, with a large shared kitchen/living area, but in nice weather, you'll want to spend most time on the front porch! We planned on doing more exploring, but the cabin area was too relaxing and enjoyable so we mostly hung out. But Lexington and Buena Vista are a short drive to pick up anything you forgot or grab a bite out. 2 access points down a slope get you to the river. Bring river shoes if you plan on getting in or fishing. We, and our dog, had a terrific time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I brought our son, his wife and their three year old daughter here for a weekend getaway. It was wonderful... so peaceful and what a beautiful location. My granddaughter loved the wide open spaces to run and be as loud as she wanted! My son and his wife taught her how to roll down a hill. My husband and I enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the fun! There were so many deer and we all loved seeing the horses as we came through the gate each day. Plus, it was so close to all the attractions we had come to see: the Safari Park and Stonewall Jackson house. Excellent place... highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Perfection

This cabin is an absolute hidden gem and I can’t believe we were able to stay there. We easily fit with 4 adults and 4 children without feeling crammed. We spent so much time on the front porch, watching bald eagles and herons and the incredible amount of fireflies that came out at night. The cabin was equipped with everything we could have needed (except a washing machine, and with kids it was interesting but we were happy to make do!). Early morning walks on the paths and the road while the mist lifted off the valley… the entire place is just magical. Lexington and the grocery store are just 10 minutes away with plenty of restaurant options and things to see. We came home relaxed and happy - a true vacation. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager Vicki Nuckols Kruse; Co-Host Jenniffer Brown

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English

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