Serenity, Waterfront Mountain Retreat

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10142.0 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Eagle Rock, VA

Jefferson National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Blue Ridge Vineyard
‪29 min drive‬
Falling Springs Waterfall
‪49 min drive‬
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Great Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy Serenity on Craig, a private waterfront mountain retreat surrounded by views of the Alleghany Mountains. You cannot beat these views! The clear water of Craig's Creek beckons guests to kayak, tube, fish and swim in its waters. Bring your dog to enjoy it all! This new cottage (sister to popular Cottage on Craig - VRBO 335245) is outfitted with everything you need for your getaway into nature. It is the perfect place to be active and explore (includes a canoe, kayaks, tubes but bring your own fishing pole) or thoroughly relax. Firewood is provided for your primitive outdoor firepit which is ready for s'mores and more. View the night sky free of light pollution. The large patio overlooks the natural beauty of the water and mountains around you. It's the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Serenity on Craig is peaceful and your place to recharge. Soon see why we have so many return guests to Craig's Creek from the local area and beyond. Visitors love exploring the hiking trails in the forests and take in the natural beauty surrounding this mountain retreat.
The open, fully furnished kitchen, spacious dining room table(seats 10) and comfortable great room have stunning floor to ceiling views, as well as a large stone fireplace with gas logs.
The master bedroom, with its perfect view of Craig's Creek, features a king bed with a full bathroom. The queen bedroom also offers beautiful views and shares a full bath with the bunkbeds bedroom. Books, games and puzzles are available.
Satellite tv, landline phone and free wifi are provided but no cell service.
Enjoy hiking on the property or venture further to the nearby State and National Forest trails. Roaring Run(4 1/2 miles away), Hoop Hole Trail (about 2 miles away) and the Greenbrier River Trail (rated in the top ten hiking trails by Backpacking Magazine) are nearby. Vineyards (Blue Ridge and Virginia Mountain Vineyard), breweries (Jack Mason's Pub), and a great little diner (Maw and Paws) are nearby.
Cook a meal in the beautiful kitchen, on the charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), gas grill (propane is provided) or over the open pit with the oak provided. Bring your water shoes due to the rocky creek bed. We provide paper products and detergents.
Whether you are here for a romantic getaway or a family get-together, you will want to stay at Serenity on Craig and return often.

Property manager

Mitch and Bobbie Bowman

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Eagle Rock

Located in Eagle Rock, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Masonic Ampitheatre and Humpback Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jefferson National Forest and George Washington National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Eagle Rock, VA

What's nearby

Jefferson National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Blue Ridge Vineyard - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
Falling Springs Waterfall - 49 min drive - 48.1 km
Lake Moomaw - 58 min drive - 46.0 km
Virginia Safari Park - 72 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

Clifton Forge Station - 34 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 81 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity, Waterfront Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Serenity, Waterfront Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity, Waterfront Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity, Waterfront Mountain Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jefferson National Forest and within 16 miles (25 km) of Wilderness Adventure At Eagle Landing and George Washington National Forest. Blue Ridge Vineyard and Masonic Ampitheatre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Steve

10 Mar 2025

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

Fantastic

Fantastic property. Peaceful with lots to do. Exceeded our expectations. We'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

4 Feb 2025

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

Amazing as always

This is pur 3rd time ar Serenity and it is truly peaceful and restorative. It's perfect for 4 lifelong friends who just need time and space to talk and laugh together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

21 Jan 2025

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

Fantastic property, beautiful views

We loved our winter getaway here! We had 6 adults and did a lot of cooking and found the kitchen to be well stocked. The property was very clean and organized, and communication with the hosts was excellent. We loved the hot tub overlooking the creek with a view of the mountains. We can't wait to go back in warmer weather!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

15 Dec 2024

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

Holiday meal

Very Beautiful home. Very clean!! Scenery and privacy was amazing. Highly recommended!!! Easy access to everything.. very spacious kitchen and living room area. Hope to come back in the summer!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey T.

1 Dec 2024

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

Such a BEAUTIFUL Place

We absolutely LOVED the home and the view! There were 8 of us in the family spending Thanksgiving together and we had an amazing time and plenty of dpace along with everything we needed. The hot tub was a huge favorite! We even got to see some otters playinhplaying in the stream!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

5 Nov 2024

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Quiet, clean and great hot tub

My wife and I had a great stay --

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

18 Oct 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

This was our second time here, and the house is absolutely perfect. Well-furnished, creek and firepit are both awesome, and the location can't be beat.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

5 Oct 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

21 Sept 2024

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

Perfect spot

My husband and I came here right after our wedding in Charlottesville to spend a few days away with our dogs and unwind. Safe to say that our dogs would have preferred we move in! We really enjoyed our time here and took the kayaks out several times with our dogs swimming alongside us or racing on the banks of the creek. We also had plenty of time to unwind on the back porch and enjoy the complete silence and being away from it all. The house was exactly as advertised and the hosts were immediately responsive to what ended up being a non-issue for maintenance concerns. This is definitely on our list of places to return and is among the very best of homes we’ve stayed at on VRBO and similar platforms.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

14 Sept 2024

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

Chill Getaway

We had a great time escaping with some kayaking on the creek and lounging on the patio furniture and in the hot tub. Local hiking trails nearby offered another scenic escape for us and our dogs, but if you want to stay on the property for your trip, there is plenty of land for your dogs to explore and be free to roam. Our last night we made grilled pizzas after soaking in the hot tub, then topped that off with with a sunset fire roasting marshmallows from a s'mores kit provided by the hosts. Wifi measured about 200 mb/s upload/download, but be advised there is little to no cell reception outside of wifi. It was exactly what we were looking for, and we highly recommend visiting. Side note for beer drinkers: coming from the DC area, we stopped at Devils Backbone Brewing Co on the way (maybe an hour or so from the cabin).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

5 Sept 2024

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

Best of the Mountains

Beautiful views, crisp air, enjoyable creek and plenty of great amenities hosted by a wonderful and attentive couple. It is Serenity, just as the name says.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia A.

3 Aug 2024

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

Great Place!

We absolutely LOVED our first stay in the Virginia mountains! The house and property were absolutely perfect, and the area even more so. Thank you to the hosts for making it an unforgettable vacation. We will definitely be staying here again when we come back to this area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Immanuel W.

31 July 2024

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Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

29 July 2024

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Hidden gem

Amazing place and host . Can’t wait to go back ? N

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

21 July 2024

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True Serenity on the creek

Thank you Mitch and Bobbie for sharing your beautiful home with us! The house was spatious, clean and full of extra amenities that were so thoughtful (creek towels, extra blankets, water guns for the kids, smores, firewood, games, puzzles, tubes, kayaks, canoes!) The creek is a gem - so private and secluded - exactly what we were looking for. We found several deep swimming holes down the creek where we could float and paddle comfortably. We spent most of our time enjoying the crystal clear water from the pebble beach across the creek and our older boys caught lots of fish in the canoe. The hot tub was very nice and clean - one of the nicer hot tubs we have used at a VRBO. The outdoor shower was also really cool! Tons of patio seating and amazing fire pit We went to Roaring Run Falls and it did not disappoint-! This is only 10 minutes away and worth it. We went in July and the kids swam and played on the rock water slides for hours. Tip for the creek - bring water shoes with a good sole!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

5 July 2024

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July 4th

Came for the 4th of July and had an amazing time with our kids and grandkids. We definitely would recommend this place and return for future stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les T.

3 July 2024

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Getaway on the creek

We enjoyed our stay with kids of all ages at Serenity. We appreciated plenty of firewood, kayaks, and clean towels and bedding. The creek is beautiful and the nearby hiking trails are a great complement to the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESSIE W.

1 July 2024

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

Gorgeous, private view of stream

The house was well appointed and clean and comfortable. The view was great. We loved the board games, fire pit and hot tub. The stairs to the steam are very steep and water was too shallow to swim, but for teens and middle aged adults, it was perfectly wonderful to splash around. I guess the only other thing to know is that it is pretty long drive (45 minutes?) from anything resembling a grocery store or restaurant so come prepared.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

7 June 2024

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Perfect weekend on the creek

We spent 4 days at the house with my wife, mother-in-law, and daughters with their boyfriends. Everyone had a great time. House is very well stocked with everything we needed. We cooked every meal and never came up short on kitchen stuff. There's even a waffle maker. Lots of towels for the creek (and the kids used too many!). TV and wifi worked perfectly. No phone reception out there, but we didn't miss it. Owners were very helpful and gave us good directions to a put in for tubes. We spent about 1.75 hours floating downstream and took out right at the house. That was a lovely day. Kids spent a lot of time sitting by the creek and in the hot tub. It was a perfect stay and we will return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

21 May 2024

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

Perfect Place

We are lifelong friends who get away together a few weekends a year to recharge, so we've rented a *lot* of houses. Serenity is one of the best - very quiet and peaceful location, excellent hot tub, well-stocked house in terms of kitchen as well as little touches here and there. The creek offers lots to do and watch (we saw beavers one evening!). We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation and have already made reservations to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeYanna Y.

8 Apr 2024

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Relax and Recharge

This was the perfect family getaway. Mitch and Bobbie thought of everything! Their home is lovely, and Serenity is the perfect word to describe our experience. There is plenty to do. My only regret is that we couldn't have stayed longer. We would love to return during the summer months to enjoy more water activities. Thank you, Mitch and Bobbie!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly y.

1 Apr 2024

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Easter Getaway

The property was wonderful- the pictures don’t do it justice. The hot tub and the creek are perfect- and they have all the fun things to enjoy the creek (kayaks, canoes, nets, tubes, etc). The house was beautiful and stunning views. The house was spotless and very homey. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

15 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful Serenity Cabin

Clean, relaxing and spacious cabin with access to Craig Creek right out the back door! Everything you need is there, just pack your bag and book your weekend getaway or family retreat! Hosts were accessible via phone or text if needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia R.

6 Mar 2024

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

Amazing property

The outdoor and indoor spaces are amazing! We loved kayaking, the hot tub, nearby hiking (roaring run is a must!), and the fire pit. We had a question about the wifi, and the host was very responsive. Overall best VRBO experience yet. Definitely bring plenty of groceries and fill up the gas tank as you get close.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

12 Feb 2024

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

The BEST Mountain Getaway!

We spent a long weekend at the property for a bird hunt with Wes Hodges and to enjoy all the area has to offer. The hosts were extremely helpful and communicative, but even more, the house was amazing! The property is nestled in the mountains and right alongside Craig’s Creek. The house and property looked brand new - super clean and stocked with anything you could need. The property, amenities, location, and hosts make this the perfect getaway! We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mitch and Bobbie Bowman

Mitch and Bobbie are retired educators that have been enjoying Craig's Creek all of their lives. They believe it is more important than ever to have a place and time for relaxation and the joy that nature gives us.
They have been renting Cottage on Craig (the sister property) for more than a decade and decided to build Serenity on Craig to accommodate their growing family as well as the needs and desires of their guests.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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