250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains - Newport

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Summer Sunset: View down the valley from side deck - photo taken by guest

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Newport, VA

Cascade Falls34 min drive
Virginia Tech University34 min drive
Lane Stadium34 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3: Shared Bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

Bedroom # 1; en suite bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

Bedroom # 2: Adjoining bath (tub/shower combo)

1 King Bed

Bedrooms #4 Shared bath (walk-in shower/no tub)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom # 1, main level, en suite

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bedroom # 2, main level, adjoining bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bedrooms 3 & 4, Upstairs, shared bath

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains

Blacksburg & Virginia Tech just 14 miles. Located in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 268 acres. Spectacular views of beautiful surrounding mountains & rolling valley below. 4bd, 3ba; RATES: 2 night minimum; $450/night weekends & holidays; $595/night football; $1795/week; April 1 - Aug 20: $3750/month. Special Winter rates. Please ask. Spring VT Graduation: $ 2,488.50/week (7 night min) Currently waitlisted for 2025.

Experience stilled time surrounded by the peaceful solitude of nature from the great room of our inviting fully-furnished & well-equipped, cedar, fieldstone & glass home.

An amazing place to gather family & friends for Virginia Tech sporting events, graduations, class reunions, moving in your freshman & visiting your upperclassman. Also perfect for your family reunions, bride or groom's retreat, and honeymoons. Or why wait for a special occasion? Just come and enjoy a relaxing & refreshing vacation with family and friends! With awesome outdoor adventures nearby including the Appalachian Trail that adjoins our property. We are very fortunate to have the beautiful Kelly Knob AT hike right in our backyard. If you brave the initial steep half-mile, you are rewarded with a lovely rolling hike in woods capped off with a spectacular view of the New River Valley. If you are feeling hearty you can start the hike without any driving straight from the farm house.

You are going to love being here! It is incredibly beautiful & wonderfully peaceful! Listen to the creek flowing & the birds singing and the breeze blowing. The sunsets down the valley & the brilliant once in a lifetime views of the stars in the night-sky are awe-inspiring. You can hike anywhere on the land & there are spectacular views from every vantage point. Picnic on the meadows & explore the creeks & park-like woods.
While at Blackberry Morning, experience fun outdoor adventures!

PLEASE NOTE that we have a resident in the basement studio apartment. We like to have someone trust-worthy living on the premises since this is our family home and farm and it is very special to us!

Matthew Blair, (26) is a PhD candidate in Environmental Science at VATech. The apartment does have a separate outside entrance and Matt will be very respectful of your presence in the house and your right to privacy and a quiet and non-intrusive Retreat stay. But he will be happy to chat with you about the area or answer questions you might have or help you out in any way that he can while you're there.
I have found Matt to be an exceptional young man - very mature, responsible, considerate and friendly. Please see his photo among the Retreat photos.

Property manager

Sara & Suzy

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are always welcome!

Events

No events allowed

Please see Guest Policies attachment.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

WE ARE ADAMENT ABOUT OUR NO SMOKING POLICY!

ABSOLUTELY no smoking or vaping. NO firearms permitted on site.

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: Please see Guest Policies attachment.

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

Property Registration Number HA-259527

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lyric Theatre and Giles County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Giles Country Club and Beliveau Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Soccer/Lacrosse Field or Lane Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newport, VA

What's nearby

Cascade Falls - 34 min drive
Virginia Tech University - 34 min drive
Lane Stadium - 34 min drive
Cassell Coliseum - 34 min drive
New River Junction - 36 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harvest - ‬25 min drive
‪The Mountain Lake Conservancy - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 250+ Acre Family Retreat - Blacksburg, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Mountains located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jefferson National Forest and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Cascade Falls. New River Outdoor Co and New River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

23 June 2024

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High school reunion

Class of 1982- 4 of us- had a blast. Perfect house for catching up, cooking and enjoying nature. Loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

22 Apr 2024

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Extraordinary Retreat at the Farm House

This was our first visit, and we have had a wonderful vacation! The Hosts have thought of everything, and more, so much more! All of the comforts of home and a high end resort all wrapped together. Complete chef and baker’s kitchen; extra extra towels, pillows, sheets, pillows, comforters; cut up wood for fires; washer & dryer; extra bathrooms & with girls & Me we use them; charging bank in the kitchen; books & books; sooo many games also; and comfy beds & furniture. The Den had an amazing large TV & is where my husband unwound from the day while I joined him, or I read in the quiet of the front room. Be sure to take a walk around the property! One day we had paper boat races down the creek that runs through the yard! Our daughter goes to Virginia Tech, and it was an easy drive to and from campus for both her and us! We grocery shopped the first day, then made all of our own meals at “home”. Sat outside watching the sunset! Loved standing on the porch waving my daughter in as I saw her car turning onto the drive, making her way to this home away from home. I would give this a billion stars, it was out of this world a wonderful place to stay! Thank you so much for everything. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L., Tallahassee, FL USA

7 Nov 2023

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Great mountain get away house

Did a girlfriend's weekend here. It was a great house and a great location. Very comfortable and well stocked. Very convenient to hiking trails and restaurant options in Blacksburg. Host was very responsive to any questions I had. Would definitely stay here again if I was in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal P.

25 Aug 2023

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Amazing Stay!!

Amazing property and awesome stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

28 May 2023

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Beautiful views, peaceful

The views of the mountains and babbling stream nearby were so peaceful. Just a short 20 minute drive to Blacksburg made this a perfect location for our multigenerational group to gather for VT's graduation. The beds were super comfortable and the house had everything we needed. Great communication.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

4 Dec 2022

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You will never want to leave

Suzy’s place was a wonderful home for our family (from many States) to gather for Thanksgiving week. The home was so comfortable and clean with very comfortable beds and plenty of linens. The kitchen was used everyday with everything we needed to cook for our family. There was so many games to play and books to read for days. A wood burning fireplace welcomed us around the dinner table. The Family room with their 70 inch cable TV was perfect for watching Football and all the Hallmark Christmas movies. The grounds was surrounded with absolutely beautiful sunsets and mountains views. There was plenty of parking for all my family and and the neighbors were very friendly. We will be back and stay longer next time. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay in a family home in beautiful Clover Hollow.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

6 Nov 2022

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The view is worth everything.

We are parents of two Hokies. We have rented the house on multiple occasions - New Cadet Week, a Graduation and now a couple of football weekends. Every visit we tell Suzy, the owner, how grateful we are for our stay. The place is clean with all you need for a mountain stay. They did update the bathrooms - fresh and clean. Book an extra day just to sit and watch the valley below.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

16 Oct 2022

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Girls football weekend

We loved being at Blackberry Morning. The home and the views were spectacular. We hiked on the A T , attended a VaTech football game and sat around and enjoyed the peace and solitude. We will definitely try to come back !

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

11 Sept 2022

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

Perfect Trip!

The property was amazing, and very well appointed. Plenty of towels, blankets, pillows etc, which is rare. Seems like we all need more towels etc. and most places don’t have it. This had plenty! The owner gave us perfect directions to get to the home, which were very necessary. We had a wonderful trip! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timmerie C.

22 May 2022

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Love the view and the home!!!!

You will love the fabulous view from this home! The mountain view cannot be beat. The lovely stream in the front yard is peaceful. The deer said good morning! We made some lovely meals in the well appointed kitchen. It is just a great place to gather your family. We watched movies, played games, and watched a beautiful sunset. The owners communicated with us and made us feel welcome. We were there for Virginia Tech graduation, and we have cannot wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

26 Apr 2022

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Cozy

We ALL stated we would love to come back and spend more time AT the house. We were in town for a VT football game. It was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

22 Apr 2022

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Valhalla for hikers

Perfect for our hiking group, casual and comfortable. Stunning view, wonderful acreage.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

26 Mar 2022

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Spectacular ridge views

This lovely home was perfect for our short visit to Virginia Tech over a long weekend. We built fires every night, played chess and games (which are in ample supply,, thank you so much!), browsed the amazing book collection and walked the property gazing at the stars and amazing views. We instantly felt right at home. We also highly recommend dinner at the Palisades one night (thanks for the great tip Suzy). We look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

20 Mar 2022

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Slice of heaven!

What a beautiful getaway spot tucked away in the mountains. The house was so clean and felt far enough away from town yet a reasonable drive to Blacksburg. We walked around the property and drove up to part of the Appalachian trail. The kids loved all the toys and kid books in the den. Cooked steaks on the grill one night and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. We’re already trying to see when we can return! Thank you for everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

28 Nov 2021

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Absolutely perfect!

This property made our family Thanksgiving this year so much fun. The house is more spacious than the photos show, the kitchen has everything anyone would be looking for, dishes and cutlery were plentiful, the beds were very comfortable and there were towels, blankets, pillows and duvets in every closet. The TV den was perfect for the kids to hang out in which left the large living area to the adults. A fire in the fireplace made the evenings very cozy. Suzy has thought of everything - even treats for the dog were there! The setting is stunning as well. A family hike to Kelly’s Knob on Thanksgiving day was just the right length so everyone could enjoy it and the kids loved climbing around on the rocks at the knob. We hope to go back one day before too long. We never did get into Blacksburg … no need to go anywhere! Thank you Suzy!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

27 Oct 2021

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Beautiful House and Location

This is such a beautiful place to stay! It has everything you need for a wonderful weekend, or more! Wake up to gorgeous, four-ridge views and savor it with morning coffee on the porch. It's close to the Appalachian Trail for a hike and to Virginia Tech for exploring campus, especially on football weekends. Enjoy a fireplace indoors or fire pit outdoors in the evening. I've been coming here for a decade now, and will definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

4 Oct 2021

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Peaceful Mountain Family Retreat

We loved everything about our stay at Blackberry Morning Retreat. The house was spacious and beautifully appointed with country decor that added to the ambience of being in the most beautiful mountain setting you can imagine. The view was spectacular from all sides of the house, the beds were large and comfortable, there were plenty of towels, the outside seating settings were welcoming. The only bad part of our stay was that it was much too short to fully relax and enjoy this wonderful home with its oh so many books, movies and board games. The owners have done such a great job of making their guests feel welcome and their communication was fantastic. We felt so comfortable and at home in these beautiful surroundings and cannot wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., -

28 Sept 2021

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relaxing spot in the valley

We stayed here (my husband, myself, and my senior parents) for a football game at Virginia Tech. Our daughter is in the marching band. It was so quiet and relaxing after a busy day. We were able to eat meals in instead of fighting the crowds at restaurants in town. Everything we needed was there. Lots of towels, the beds were comfortable, we loved the outdoor deck and my daughter loved the hammock. It is about a 30 minute drive to campus. Very scenic and in the morning there was beautiful fog hanging in the valley. We would definitely come back here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

20 Sept 2021

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We'll be back!

Blackberry Retreat was the perfect home base for our weekend at VA Tech. This secluded retreat offered million dollar views and an oasis of calm that was a welcome respite at the end of our long drive and our busy days on the rugby pitch. Suzy was so helpful both before and during our visit and could not have been more responsive. Our only regret is that we hadn't more time to spend. Each of us vowed that we would be back for a longer stay to dive into one of the many books on the shelves, play some games, walk the trails, build a fire, and soak in the sunsets. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Birgit A.

6 Sept 2021

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fantastic retreat

The property is beautifully located within a short driving distance to Virginia Tech. The seclusion provides a quiet get away from the stress of our daily lives. The property was the perfect balance of peace and quiet and family time with our son, a student at Virgnia Tech. We plan to visit often.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Vienna, VA

13 July 2020

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Exceed our Expectations

Our entire stay was awesome and exceeded all of our expectations! The home itself is extremely nice, well equipped and in a very beautiful and secluded location in the mountains. The fresh mountain air with amazing sunsets, views of the fields, stream and stargazing were extraordinary. We saw many shooting stars and abundant wildlife during the day. I have never seen so many colorful birds in the spring or in any single location. There were flocks of Indigo Bunting, Bluebirds, Goldfinches, Scarlet Tanager, Hummingbird and the more common Blue Jay, Cardinals and more. Wow! The care that went into the preparation for our arrival was very noticeable and during the stay Suzy was a super host ensuring we had everything we needed. It is clear she has invested so much time, energy and care in making Blackberry Morning Retreat a one of a kind for their guests. I’d highly recommend Blackberry Morning Retreat. We could not have asked for a better getaway and we definitely plan to stay there again. Thanks so much Suzy!

Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

19 Mar 2020

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A Perfect Retreat

Thank you Suzy for the opportunity to stay at Blackberry Morning Retreat! This was our second extended stay and it was just as wonderful as our first time last year. We love watching the sun move over the mountains and how the rain, clouds or snow move up the valley. The stunning view out the front window is ever changing but always beautiful. Being so close to the Appalachian Trial made it easy to challenge ourselves to hike up to Kelly Knob. It was not as difficult as I expected and the view overlooking the valley was well worth the effort! We come to the Blacksburg area to visit our son and his family. Being able to stay Blackberry Morning Retreat is like a home away from home. The house is roomy and very comfortable and we never tired of walking around the property and exploring the stream that runs through it.

Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh Z.

7 Nov 2019

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Great Hideaway

If you want to be away from it all, a beautiful farm tucked away off a gravel road with beautiful views.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

18 Sept 2019

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Always Wonderful

This is a perfect property and Suzy is a treat!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hill V.

16 Aug 2019

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Heaven

My family and I had a wonderful time during our visit, and loved getting to know Suzy throughout the rental process. We could not have asked for a better experience, and cannot wait to return!!

About the host

Hosted by Sara & Suzy

My husband and I purchased this beautiful farmland property on our honeymoon! He was a new Assistant Professor in M.E. at VT and I was a late-blooming student in University Honors/English. We were blessed with the birth of our two sons six and nine years later. We built our new family home, now Blackberry Morning Retreat, in 1988. Our family shared many wonderful years together in this sacred place. We are all Hokies: Hal, M.E. 1960; Suzy, U.H./English 1974; Brooks, U.H/M.E. 1997; Shane, U.H./Biology & Political Science 2003.

Why they chose this property

Hal & I fell in love with the farm on our first visit - on our honeymoon - looking for a place to make our home together. On that beautiful Spring day in April, 1969, we walked together up the mountain, sat on a big rock and looked down the valley at that incredible view - and knew this was where we wanted to be - forever.

What makes this property unique

Stunningly beautiful views and wonderfully peaceful environment on a private farm (268 acres) with a contemporary cedar, fieldstone & glass house that wraps you up in comfort. Adjoining the Jefferson National Forest and the Appalachian Trail, and the many outdoor activities nearby. Yet convenient to the people & culture of Blacksburg & VT.