Beekeeper's House

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University
‪3 min drive‬
Washington and Lee University
‪13 min drive‬
Virginia Military Institute
‪13 min drive‬
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Two story brick colonial. Five bedrooms, 3 full baths, large formal living room, dining room, den, and Florida room. The master bedroom accesses a second story balcony. On the ground floor - there is a queen bed and a full bath with a walk-in shower. The home's builder had two hobbies - Beekeeping and construction. Over the course of his career he built 13 of the homes on Enderly Heights.

Always a dog family we welcome your pets as you visit the colleges, breweries, wineries and the many natural wonders of the greater Buena Vista, Lexington and Rockbridge County area that include Natural Bridge and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The house includes use of the two-car garage and a garage door opener. There are two “smart” TVs, the one in the den is 55” with a subscription to Sling TV, an Apple TV subscription and Disney+. The second TV is in the master bedroom.

In 2024 I replaced most of the windows with Pella casement windows and I plan to add security cameras in three areas to the exterior of the house - doorbell cameras on both doors and in the garage. There are no cameras inside the house.

Property manager

Karen Amato

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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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

Events must conclude by 10pm & comply w/ city law.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

All dog waste must be collected.

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

Note from host: Events must conclude by 10pm & comply w/ city law.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Buena Vista

Located in Buena Vista, this holiday home is in the mountains. Lee Chapel and Museum and VMI Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Virginia Safari Park and Stonewall Jackson Grave. Boxerwood Gardens and Butterflies at the Bridge are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Buena Vista, VA

What's nearby

Southern Virginia University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Washington and Lee University - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
Virginia Military Institute - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
Virginia Horse Center - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
Virginia Safari Park - 17 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Cookout - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Todd's Barbecue Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beekeeper's House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beekeeper's House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beekeeper's House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beekeeper's House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from George Washington National Forest and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Southern Virginia University. Stonewall Jackson House and Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

cynthia s.

23 Dec 2024

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

Nicest Home in the Area

We enjoyed our stay at the Beekeeper's House. We were in town for VMI graduation, and the house worked out perfectly for our extended family. The hosts were very flexible with us and that removed a lot of stress. We would definitely recommend this home for a short or long stay in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

17 Nov 2024

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

Lovely stay

Owner was gracious, very accommodating and flexible. House was very cozy and well appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelia B.

14 Oct 2024

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

Very comfortable

The house was charming and clean. The beds were all comfy and the house has IMPRESSIVE water pressure. We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

15 June 2024

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

lisaserv

We had had a great stay. Came for my daughter’s graduation. house worked great for us. Host is very sweet and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

18 May 2024

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

VMI 2024 Graduation

We gathered as a family to celebrate my nephews graduation from VMI. The location was easy to get into Lexington for all the Graduation events. We had 9 Adults staying at the home. We were able to celebrate our cadet and his friends and their families. Karen was every easy to work with and very responsive to all my questions. If you are looking for a place for the 2025 graduation season I would highly recommend this location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

15 May 2024

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

Graduation experience

Stayed here for graduation with family, friends, and my dog. We had a wonderful experience and the owner was thoughtful and kind. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

4 May 2024

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

Perfect for a 5 day stay

House is clean and has all the amemties we were looking for. The host's attention to detail was very evident as everything on our arrival was perfectly laid out. Beds were very comfortable. Neighborhood is super quiet and lots of trees and birds. We enjoyed our walks in the neighborhood each morning. One thing to be aware of - wifi was superfast on one side of the house but its range was not great to cover the opposite side of the house. Not a big issue at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raina T.

2 Jan 2024

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

Home away from home

They just do not make homes like this anymore. Plenty of space, beautiful molding and built-ins, custom cabinets and a wonderful sunroom with a doggie nook. The first thing Sidney does when we get to this house is go straight to get little cubby. Karen is amazing and we feel like home when we are there. She even decorated the home for Christmas just for us. She continues to do upgrades every time we visit. Honestly, it makes visiting our Virginia family so much better. I recommend this home and host!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edita R.

24 Oct 2023

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

Excellent

This is a beautifil house with an extremely welcoming and caring hostess. We will use her house again! We were very comfortable here!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., Falls Church

28 Aug 2023

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

Home away from home

This is a terrific property. I've stayed here quite a few times and am starting to feel like it is my home away from home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., Falls Church

24 Aug 2023

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

Just like home

We have stayed at this property multiple times (which says a lot). This home is clean, kept up very well, and is perfect for all of our needs. The host is super responsive and makes us feel at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raina T.

18 June 2023

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

Wonderful and feels like home!

This home is our home away from home when we come from GA to VA to visit family. They do not make houses like this anymore. We love it! Our pets love it too! Karen is great! Can't wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., Falls Church

31 May 2023

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

Repeat Visitor

This is our second time at this property and is our house of choice when visiting Lexington. House is very clean and inviting. Perfect for all of our needs. The host is the best at communication.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Senthil B.

17 May 2023

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

Perfect for family stays

This is a great place for a large family to stay/entertain. We were there for graduation and were able to host family and it felt like home! Definitely recommend and will stay again the next time we will be there..

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edita R.

23 Apr 2023

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

Home away from home

An incredible host, perfect home. We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raina T.

3 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful!!!

This is the second time we have stayed here visiting family. Karen, the host, is amazing. This house feels like home. It is extremely pet friendly, and we enjoy having a place all our family can come together eat, enjoy conversation, and watch the game. Go Dawgs! We plan to stay here every time we visit Lexington. Highly recommend! It is perfect for entertaining and cooking meals. Until next time!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edita R.

5 Nov 2022

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

Home away from home

We love everything about this house. Clean, spacious, stocked with all the necessities, great location! Can’t wait to come back! Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edita R.

14 Oct 2022

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

Great stay

We would definitely recommend this property. It was beautiful, so perfect for a big family and host's communication is outstanding. Well kept will all the essentials for an easy stay. Our stay was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

3 Oct 2022

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

Huge house!

Easy and communicative host - we loved all the space and different bed options for our group.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., Falls Church

1 June 2022

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

Great House

This is the best VRBO I have stayed in. Bedroom to bathroom ratio was perfect. Very clean property with nice personal touches. We had an event at the horse park, so it was about 15 minute drive -- I wish it was a little closer, but worth the drive to stay at a nice property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

31 May 2022

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

Large Home in Buena Vista, VA

This home was perfect for our family gathering to celebrate a graduation. It is well set up for entertaining.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

eddie m.

19 May 2022

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

A great place to stay for those with a large group

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property. The hosts were fantastic and very helpful. The house was very spacious even for a large group or family. The decor is 1960’s style but with modern conveniences. Looking forward to returning when I am back at VMI or in the Lexington area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta W.

14 May 2022

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

Wonderful hosts!

We came to the area with seven family members to attend graduation at Washington and Lee. The house is just as described, with all the amenities we needed and more. It’s in a nice, quiet neighborhood, with shopping nearby. It has lots of sitting areas for socializing, and the bedrooms are spacious, with comfy beds. We would definitely suggest this place, and would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 May 2022

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

Great House

Plenty of room, great amenities, convenient to destination, owner was very responsive to our requests.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful home. Perfect for families!

We had the best time with our family for our Nephew’s wedding! The house fit our needs so well and Karen was a most gracious host.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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