Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bath County, VA

The Cascades Golf Course14 min drive
Homestead Old Course16 min drive
Homestead Ski Area16 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

5 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Hemlock Cottage is in a charming setting in the village of Bacova, Virginia. Bacova was built in the 1920's as a lumber mill town and was completely restored in 1965. Hemlock Cottage is representative of a company house that has been carefully renovated. It will comfortably sleep 6 adults and 4 children. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Downstairs there are 3 twin beds and a double. There is a flat screen TV in the living room and master bedroom with streaming service and excellent WiFi throughout. The Bacova location is convenient to shopping and restaurants in nearby Warm Springs and Hot Springs, mineral baths in Warm Springs and 10 minutes from the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. The property is next door to Holly House another one of our vacation rentals. The two can be combined for large outings and family reunions.

Property manager

Patrick (Pat) Haynes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Warm Springs

This holiday home is located in Warm Springs. Bath County Historical Society and Garth Newel Music Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Troddenvale and The Cascades Golf Course. Warm Springs Pools and C & O Railway Heritage Center are also worth visiting.

Bath County, VA

What's nearby

Warm Springs Pools - 7 min drive
Garth Newel Music Center - 11 min drive
The Cascades Golf Course - 14 min drive
Homestead Old Course - 16 min drive
Homestead Ski Area - 16 min drive

Getting around

Clifton Forge Station - 44 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bacova Beer Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Warm Springs Inn - ‬7 min drive
‪Sam Snead's Tavern - ‬14 min drive
‪Country Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Waterwheel Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hemlock Cottage Fisherman's Paradise located?

Situated in Warm Springs, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Warm Springs Gallery and Bath County Historical Society. Warm Springs Pools and Lake Moomaw are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K., Roanoke, VA

10 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful place for family

We had such a nice trip at Hemlock House and even had family staying at the neighbor house, Holly House! It was so nice to sit out on the porch in the morning and have coffee and listen to the birds. Love love love this house!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Page W.

2 Jan 2023

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

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay and we would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Larkin P.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Weekend stay

The property was nice, clean, very basic—exactly what we needed. Two issues: the code to check in was sent via email, but did not exist anywhere in our online our reservation on VRBO, in our message history etc., which meant if the email went missing we couldn't check in. That's what happened. And because there's no cell service we had to backtrack for 10 minutes to get enough bars to call the property owner. He was busy at the time we called and didn't pick up until our fifth try. If the code was included into the reservation online this could have been avoided. Also the beds and pillows are pretty old and worn—hard, sagging mattresses and flat lumpy pillows made for an uncomfortable night's rest. Other than that, the place was what we had hoped for.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederic W.

11 Nov 2022

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

Hemlock Cottage

Hemlock Cottage, tucked away in the small village of Bacova, is a joyful, high-quality place to spend time in Hot Springs and Warm Springs. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking. You will love Hemlock Cottage as much as we do. F. West

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

30 Oct 2022

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

Autumn Refresh in Bacova with Friends

Pat is the ultimate host. He wants you to lack for nothing. He offers access to two of his properties that are nature lovers’ dreams come true. Barn Hill Trail includes 360° mountain vistas and intimate, lush ancient, fern and rhododendron filled glacier formations next to the glorious, trout-filled Warm Springs Run. As good as the hiking is, bring your bag chairs and picnic lunch to Hal’s Point and spend hours in nature’s grandeur catching up with friends with disturbances only from a deer or two and a mother duck teaching her brood to swim upstream.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

12 Sept 2022

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

Remains One of Our Favorites

Great location, always clean, and has everything you need to enjoy this great area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla F.

1 Sept 2022

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

Great fun

Our friends were renting the house next door so it was easy to run back and forth. The area is beautiful and our 2 mile hike on owner’s property was especially beautiful. Will likely return

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

hillary w.

7 Aug 2022

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

Easy access to Pat's trails so perfectly cleared and welcoming. Very generous amenity to the house!

We look forward to our return once again and to the warm welcome we receive in an immaculately kept cottage, lovely view, peace and quiet and spectacular hiking trails along the Jackson River and up the Fessisern Trail

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy and David S.

7 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Family gathering place!

We so enjoyed this home. There was room to spread out and the walking trails were a big hit! The owner was so pleasant to respond to our questions. We plan to return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William K.

6 Aug 2022

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

Country Cottage

Cottage located in small town, quiet neighborhood. Very clean. Tastefully decorated. Plenty of dishes, pots and pans, dinner wear. Could us a better corkscrew. Wi-Fi is excellent, as is cable tv. Enjoyed long weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

12 July 2022

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

Great family stay

Layout of the house is perfect for family together time! Porches offer nice outdoor space and there is ample seating in the living room for lots of kids and grownups to hang together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederic W.

20 June 2022

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

Great Cottage in the Heart of Bath County

Hemlock Cottage is quite accommodating in convenient access to hiking trails, Jackson River fishing and the Homestead. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

20 June 2022

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

Great stay

Great location, its a really peaceful quite place to get away.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

31 May 2022

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

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed a 4 night stay at the Hemlock Cottage in Bacova and had a great time. The group kept busy with all sorts of activities. We fly fished at Hal’s Point, took a walk around Barn Hill and played a couple rounds of golf at the Cascades. Look forward to our return to Bacova.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

4 Apr 2022

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

Great Little Getaway

Great location - about 10 min from Homestead, which was location of wedding we were attending. Had everything we needed. The daffodils were such a treat too! We arrived to the refrigerator not being cleaned out, but after letting Pat know, he called right away to apologize and help get everything fixed. Cleaner came by next morning to apologize as well. We appreciated this communication! We would love to come back and stay again and figure out the beautify trails near by. Thank you Pat for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

M P.

20 Mar 2022

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

Hope to visit soon

Unfortunately the day we were planning to arrive our daughter became ill with Covid and therefore we did not travel and quarantined. Prior to this, Pat’s communication was excellent and I am confident we would’ve had a wonderful stay. Pat was very understanding and communicated that he would try to work out an alternate date that we could come stay. I am reading all five stars as I have no doubt this will be an excellent stay, however to be clear we did not actually get to take this trip. Hope to be able to visit soon as now everyone as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karl D.

17 Mar 2022

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

Great location and outdoor amenities

The cottage is smaller than the listing and photos make it seem, especially common areas - the square footage in the listing is probably accurate (1500 square feet). The heating, if you're staying in the winter, was variable around the house - some rooms were hot, some very cold. The inside was rustic, but in good condition in general. The house could have been cleaner when we arrived (e.g., there was a used mask under a bed), but acceptable. The wood stove/fireplace was a huge plus, making the stay comfortable and ambiance even better. The outdoor options were excellent. The owner provided access to his expansive farm and trails, and the west side of Lake Moomaw is a short car ride, quite remote, and spectacular. Great fishing spot. Restaurant options nearby are limited, as are grocery stores, especially off season, so come stocked up.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

kalynne h., Washington DC

21 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful

Great property. Much better than the pictures. The deck is lovely at sunset and we loved having a fire! It was great for our teenagers and dog- everyone could spread out. 18 minutes to Homestead but quick drive to my favorite restaurant- the Waterwheel. Very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Jan 2022

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

Cozy stay in Bacova

We spent a cozy New Year’s at Hemlock cabin. The cabin was extremely clean and comfortable. We loved having easy access to Hot Springs and took several hikes on the trails in Pat’s beautiful property. Already making plans to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Y.

28 Nov 2021

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

Thanksgiving 2021

We had the absolute best time at Hemlock Cottage! The location was perfect, there were tons of activities to entertain everyone in our group and we had the perfect weather! Pat was a wonderful host as well!! One of the top places we have stayed for any extended length of time. Thank you, Pat!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

12 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful Fall Escape!

We enjoyed the walking trail and trout fishing pond that the owner has made accessible. The location was wonderful for meals in Hot Springs and Warm Springs. We especially loved dinner at The Tavern at the Inn. The cottage had everything we needed. Be prepared for a drip coffee maker (we brought K cups). The mattresses and pillows are older and somewhat uncomfortable to us, but our stay was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

15 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful

The cabin was clean and organized with everything you need for a country getaway. Pat was extremely responsive and stopped by to give us suggestions about the area. Wonderful property and environment can’t wait to come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bhavik R., Wilmington

29 Sept 2021

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

Wedding

It was great, we were in town for a friend's wedding and it was alot of fun

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randie M., Virginia

11 Sept 2021

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

Best kept secret

We’ve stayed multiple times here with friends and now family, it’s the best kept secret we are trying to keep! We can hardly wait to return again. Mr Haynes has a beautiful place and an even more amazing property he shares.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

31 Aug 2021

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

Very clean and spacious

Very clean home and nicely laid out for a family. The owner’s property across the street was beautiful that they share with guests including a trail and ponds. Very nice owner and very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Patrick (Pat) Haynes

Pat Haynes has been a resident of Bacova in Bath County, VA since 1976. Just after graduating from Princeton University, he came to Bath County to be the Tennis Director for The Homestead in 1974. In 1981 he purchased the Bacova Guild with his former assistant tennis pro, Ben Johns. At the time, The Guild was a manufacturer of hand made giftware. Most notable, the mailboxes with covers of screen printed artwork laminated in fiberglass. From 1981 - 1996 The Guild grew from 25 employees to over 700 and increased annual sales from $250,000 to over $50 million becoming the largest industry in Bath County. In 1996 they sold Bacova Guild to Burlington Industries. From 1997-2002, Pat was a Real Estate Sales Associate, and in 2003 he received his Real Estate Broker's License. Since 1980, he has owned and managed Bacova Properties, a real estate investment and property management company. It is currently the largest single source for commercial, residential, and vacation rental property in Bath County. Bacova Property's commercial locations are easily recognized by the distinctive Bacova Jockey statue located just outside each property. Pat has been active in community organizations serving as a two term President of the Bath County Chamber of Commerce, and Co-chaired the Bath County Bicentennial Committee. In 2003, he was voted Business Person of the Year.

Pat lives with his wife, Bebe, on their 500 acre farm, Barn Hill, where they raised five children. Currently there are three horses, two ponies and a donkey on the farm along with their two Newfoundlands (Porter & Stout) and three Jack Russells (Briggs, Rascal & Rufus). Guests who reside in bacovavacationrentals.com are welcome to walk the 2 1/2 mile & 4 1/2 mile Barn Hill Trails and also to enjoy their private access to The Jackson River, Hal’s Point.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Hemlock Cottage is located in Bath County which is a recreational destination and resort community. For more information please visit the following link:
www.discoverbath.com
The house next door is Holly House, Rental 193497, the two can be available for large groups or family reuions.