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Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

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Mast Mill guest house is the perfect place for a family getaway.
Large front room with plenty of room.
Board game are in the coffee table. We try to provide everything that you need.
Beside the front door is the three ring binder with Wi-Fi information and more.
The chess corner.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rockbridge Baths, VA
  • Virginia Horse Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Virginia Military Institute
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Washington and Lee University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

Welcome to the Mast Mill guest house. The house sleeps 4 guests comfortably. Maximum of 5 guest limit.
It’s located on the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge Baths. With private river access.
There is high speed fiber optic internet access.
We have a no pet policy, please do not ask for an exemption. Pets are not permitted on the property or in the house for any reason. Thank you for understanding.


This guest house offers a fully equipped kitchen, sunroom, and large living room with a electric stove fireplace.
Beds: One Queen, two Doubles, one pull out Double.

Enjoy private access to the Maury River: perfect for lounging, fishing, or swimming. The river is about knee to waist deep most of the year, so it’s perfect for kids.

Relax on the deck and watch the sunset over the mountains. Then sit around the fire pit and roast marshmallows and make s’mores.

Conveniently located 2 miles from Goshen Pass, and
a 20 minute drive to Lexington, Virginia Military Institute, and Washington & Lee university.

Lexington offers an unique shopping experience in the cute downtown.

There are several museums for those interested in history as well as several historical locations in the area.
The Birth place of Sam Houston, of Texas fame is at Timber Ridge.

General Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler along with General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his horse Little Sorrel are buried in town.

The only house Gen. Stonewall Jackson owned is now a museum in downtown Lexington. He also has an exhibit in the VIrginia Military Institute museum.

In the VMI museum is an air rifle believed to have been carried by Lewis and Clark on the long walk.

Meriwether Lewis was from Charlottesville Va. and William Clark was from the Natural Bridge area of Rockbridge County. Lexington was a staging area on their way west.

Gen. Robert E. Lee’s tomb and museum are in the basement of Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University.

The famous picture of Lee on Traveler was taken in front of the Mast Mill guest house.
He routinely had dinner in the original Mill house with the widow of a fallen fellow officer.

There are hot spring “Baths” located here in Rockbridge Baths. The hot spring is now privately owned.

There are hot springs you can swim in, located in Warm Springs Va. They have been open to the public since the 1700’s.
(30 minute drive) Ask the host and we can direct you.

The guest house sets on what was the Mast Mill. It was built around 1805 and operated until the 1960’s.

If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you.

There are numerous options for hiking in the area, from the easy Chessie Trail that runs along the Maury river in Lexington to the extremely difficult trails in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Ask the hosts for recommendations that fit your interest.

You can take trips to the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Natural Bridge caverns, the Natural Bridge State Park, and the Virginia Safari Park. And numerous other interesting locations. All are great for a day trip.

If you are interested in wine tasting or hitting a brewery there are a number of excellent options in the area.

If you like plays, Black friars Playhouse is a working replica of William Shakespeare’s theater located in Staunton,Va.
(30 minute drive)They perform Shakespeare plays every week of the year.

americanshakespearecenter.com

You can get the history by looking on Wikipedia for the American Shakespeare center.


During the winter season, we are about an hours drive from three excellent ski resorts. Wintergreen, The Homestead, and Massanutten, they offer very nice ski slopes.

House rules: please be respectful of our family’s home.

1. No pets
2. No parties.
3. No excessively loud music.
4. Please don’t rearrange the large furniture in the house.
5 Respect our neighbors and their property.
“Please don’t trespass or cut flowers from their garden”

6. Please don’t put lawn furniture in the river.
7. Please try not to leave the porch umbrella up over night. (We get high winds at night from off the mountain) 8. Please do not handle/ play with the antiques in the house. . 9, Please let us know if anything is broken or doesn’t work so we can fix or replace it before the next guest.
10. There are lifejackets for kids in the shed if you need.

11. Please don’t leave trash at or in the river.

12. Put the outdoor equipment back where it goes when you are done.

13. We have a catch and release fishing policy, we don’t have an appropriate location to gut and clean fish.
Plus, leave the fish in the river for the next guest to catch.
Also, you must have a Virginia fishing license,
(State law) you can get a license online at the Department of wildlife resources.

Children 15 years or younger do not need a license.
Adult non resident. One day license $8.00
Adult non resident five day license $21.00
The website, dwr.virginia.gov

14. No fireworks. 15. Do not feed the donkeys or pet the pot belly pig across the road , the pig WILL bite.
16. Even though we live in an incredibly safe area we do have security cameras covering the parking area for insurance reasons.

If you need help with the anything don’t hesitate to ask. We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries on equipment that you borrow from the Mast Mill guest house property. Use at your own risk.

*The Mast Mill guest house is the guesthouse on our property. It’s our family home, please treat it kindly. Our house is right next door. We should be available if you need anything.

Property manager

Jen and Jason
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud music or behavior that would disturb the neighbors and do not trespass onto the neighbors property. Please.
We reserve the right to charge $200 cleaning fee if guests bring pets or smoke in the house.

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Rockbridge Baths

Located in Rockbridge Baths, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Lee Chapel and Museum and Stonewall Jackson House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve and Goshen Scout Reservation. Travelling with kids? Consider Stonewall Jackson Grave, or check out an event or a game at Alumni Memorial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockbridge Baths, VA

What's nearby

  • Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Virginia Horse Center - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • VMI Museum - 21 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IHOP - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lexington Coffee Roasters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪LEE-HI Companies - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lexington Valley Vineyard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Muchacho Alegre - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax by the River and enjoy the views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax by the River and enjoy the views. located?

This family-friendly Rockbridge Baths holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chris Lantos Waterfront and Brownsburg Historic District. Goshen Scout Reservation and Lexington Valley Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Awesome stay

What a beautiful cottage. It's so serene and lovely. What a treat to have fresh eggs and honey waiting for us when we got in. Thanks so much for a lovely stay. Highly recommended for anyone in the Lexington area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

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

Thanksgiving trip

The house was amazing and everything was as it was described on the website. Great little place. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our hosts, Jason and Jennifer responded quickly to all communications and provided excellent directions and instructions to their home. Highly recommend this VRBO to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe T.

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

Wonderful place to stay near VMI

Wonderful house, great amenities, just a very comfortable stay near VMI. Very helpful and generous hosts. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Great Gem in VA!!

Peaceful and quiet! Great location to all that Virginia has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Family Gathering

We live nearby but needed additional space for family members. Plenty of space to join together for fun and fellowship!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Jandura Family Trip

We love staying at the Mast Mill Guesthouse. We’ve stayed there 2 years in a row now and we love
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

debilou c.

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

Loved it very much. We will be back soon. Thanks again.

Great house. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

H L.

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

The best!

I cannot say enough good things about this property and our stay! The host were awesome, the house is so clean and the property was beautiful. The house is equipped with everything you need. It was perfect for our family weekend get away. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

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

Family escape

This house and yard were beautiful and spacious ! Owners were wonderful! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

Weekend wedding

Great convenient location to many local wineries, downtown Lexington, Lavender farm, Natural Bridge and hiking. Quiet, cozy and comfortable house. We enjoyed our stay and the hosts were very accommodating and gave good tips for local area attractions. Loved the homemade soaps, honey and fresh eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

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

Best place to stay in the area for a wedding

My husband and I had a wonderful weekend away. We had a wedding to go to on Saturday and decided to stay the whole weekend. We absolutely love our choice we picked. The house was wonderful and definitely beat staying at a hotel 100%. It was located close to the wedding venue and we enjoyed everything this home had to offer. The owners even gave us special treats, fresh eggs and fresh honey, We hope to visit again soon. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Relax

Awesome little getaway. Just what I needed.Jason and Jen very very nice and made sure we had all we needed. We'll most definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

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

Perfect Country Retreat with Water Enjoyment!

Perfect home nestled in Rockbridge County on the Maury. We loved our stay as our friends tied the knot just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo V.

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

3 Day Weekend Getaway

We visited the area for a wedding and were blown away by the host's lovely cottage! The property was clean and spacious and had ample parking. The host was incredibly sweet and communicative and even gave us a jar of their own honey. We highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Aileen S.

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

Perfect

The property is very nice and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darnell B.

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

VMI Trip

First of all, I must say this property was very clean, cozy, and comfortable!!! The scenery was very calm and pleasant!! There happens to be a lot of history in the home by the artifacts on display for my fellow historians!! Overall, a beautiful stay in a beautiful home!!✌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Quick trip for VMI LAX

Great property. Owners were great. Loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe T.

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

Rockbridge Baths

Amazing property, quaint house, great hosts. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Comfortable & clean country setting

The hosts’ J & J were easy to communicate w/ & very kind. Kind enough to leave us w/ snacks, fresh eggs, honey & a clean comfortable environment. My mother & I enjoy visiting w/ my son to celebrate his birthday weekend, before he goes to TBS. We would absolutely stay again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

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

Fishing weekend

This was a great place. River is just a very short walk. Communication was get with property owner was great. Would retun if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Grad Trip

This was a perfect place for my family to stay for my son’s graduation. The house was clean and comfortable and the property is gorgeous. Jason and Jennifer were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Great Stay

We have stayed at this location many times and plan on staying many more. The property owners take pride in the maintenance and appearance and have become like family. It is truly an amazing property with peaceful nature views and sounds. Close to Lexington and other attractions. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

Awesome birdwatching!

Great stay, loved the binoculars left for birdwatching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Quiet getaway home

We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet, country home. The house is charming and feels like home. The decor includes antiques, the beds are comfortable and everything is very clean. The owners are right next door, they're very friendly and welcoming. Fishing is great on the peaceful Maury river. We would highly recommend this place for a quiet get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jen and Jason

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Jen & Jason are both educators in local public schools. We have two adult sons. One is in college and one is in the military.

Why they chose this property

This area is incredibly safe

What makes this property unique

We provide everything we can think of for a great family vacation getaway. If you show up with your clothes and toothbrush that’s all you need. Everything else you should need is provided in the house.
The area offers swimming in the river, hiking, biking, museums and skiing in the winter and much more. This location is prefect for outdoor adventure focused people, or you can sit by yourself and enjoy a good book.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests