Fancy Gap, Virginia
We DO NOT have any cleaning fees, never have. The service fees are not ours.
Come spend some time in a real, completely refurbished railroad caboose (with all the modern amenities) just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Orchard Gap, approximate mile 193.5. Probably the most unique lodging along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Grassy Creek Cabooses are cabooses renovated into cabins for lodging/rental in the Blue Ridge mountains near Fancy Gap Virginia with private bath with shower, kitchenette, 2 person Jacuzzi's, 32” flat screen satellite TV (w/over 145 channels), heat and air in each unit. We are convenient to I-77 near the NC/VA state line or highways 52 & 58. The renewable energy for Grassy Creek Cabooses comes from a hydroelectric power plant on the New River off I77 at exit 24. We're family owned and operated (we live on site) open since 2000. Please tell your friends, family and coworkers about us.
Relive a bygone era when train travel was fun and elegant. Come relax in a real caboose built by Nickel Plate Road or Norfolk Western and reminisce about the simpler times when everything wasn't so hectic and fast paced. Travel back in time and remember how you enjoyed waving to the brakeman in the caboose window when you were sitting at the tracks waiting for the end of the train to pass.
Perhaps you'd prefer to stretch out in our large mountain cabin, we call it the Depot. It's similar in appearance to some of the old depots that once dotted the landscape at small railroad stops across the country. The 2 person jacuzzi is in the bedroom with a queen size bed and an additional queen size sleeper sofa is in the living area. The depot is very spacious with over 500 sq/ft (16'x32') and features 3 decks 2 of them covered as well as all the other amenities of the cabooses. There is also a 34' flat screen TV in the living area. You will not find a cabin this size with all the extras we provide for less.
We have a few of the remaining mining cars from the old Austinville lead mines. There is only limestone left now but the mines used to produce the lead for musket balls, cannon balls and other things during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The lead was taken to the Shot Tower on the New River & molten lead was dropped down the tower into the river where it immediately cooled to form a round ball. The mines were opened in 1756 and were discovered by Colonel John Chiswell. The center car was an actual dynamite car but I had to rebuild it after it was out in the weather for around half a century.
Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life as you relax on one of the decks in an oversize rocker while taking in the high meadow, rolling countryside at an elevation around 3000 ft. There are a couple of oversize swings on the hill to relax and unwind while the world hurries by. Since we're just off the Blue Ridge Parkway you will find this to be a peaceful and serene setting.
Grassy Creek Cabooses is a great place for your anniversary, honeymoon or a romantic getaway. You will find our accommodations to be secluded & private. We are biker friendly.
On a clear night you can sit outside to see thousands of stars in the higher altitude without a bunch of those bright vapor lights. During the day you can walk around the 33+ acres and hike down the hill to Grassy Creek. There you can relax all by your lonesome among the pine & laurel thickets. On occasion you may see a doe & fawn run across or maybe even some turkeys or a buck. We have added some horseshoe pits for fun and relaxation.
Whether you're just stopping over while traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway or as a home base for the many local activities you will find Grassy Creek Cabooses to be a most enjoyable and memorable place to spend some time. Mabry Mill the most photographed spot on the parkway is north about 18 miles.
Address: 278 Caboose Lane Fancy Gap, VA 24328
GPS Position: 80°35'12"W, 36°40'21"N
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 193 & 194 at Orchard Gap. If traveling north on the parkway from hwy 52, turn left on Keno Rd at the Orchard Gap market and go 1.5 miles to Caboose Lane. If traveling south on the parkway from hwy 58 turn right on Keno rd at the Orchard Gap market.
I 77 traveling south - take exit 8 and turn left under the bridge, go approximately 1 mile to highway 52.
I 77 traveling north - take exit 8 and turn right, go approximately 1 mile to highway 52.
After exiting from I 77 - At highway 52 turn right (south) and go about 1 mile to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Get on the Parkway and go (north) about 6 miles to Orchard gap, approximate mile 193.5. Turn left off of the Parkway onto Keno rd (the paved road) and go about 1.5 miles to Caboose Lane, turn right on Caboose Lane and proceed to the office.
Accomodations were great. Setting is gorgeous. We definitely will be back. Owner was so nice. My husband loves trains and loved it. Was twice as nice as we were able to take our dog.
This is our 2nd visit and we enjoyed it as much as the first! Right off the Parkway and just a lovely and quiet area with the uniqueness of a caboose! The host is attentive but unseen unless you need him. We will return again!
We enjoyed our stay!
we came for the Mayberry festival, but would love to come back and just hang around the area more. Thank-you again.
View of sunset is spectacular. Accommodations clean. Love the jacuzzi tub. Owner very friendly. We will definitely return.
My husband and I stayed for two nights at the caboose. We absolutely loved our caboose as well as the property. The views were amazing and so are the sunrises and sunsets! The host was so nice to us as well and gave us tips about where to go in the area.
The caboose was an excellent get away for me my wife and our dogs. Owner suppled a sheet so that the pups could sit on the couch which I didn't expect since most rentals ask for animals not to be on the furniture. We hiked for a large part of our stay, so we only really got to enjoy the caboose in the evening. Which we highly regretted. There are decks on both sides of rental so that you can experience an amazing view of the sunrise and sunset. Highly recommend! We hope to stay here again in the future.
This was a short getaway for my husband’s birthday. The caboose was clean and well stocked. I enjoyed sitting on the swing and enjoying the peace and quiet. It’s a lovely setting and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
My husband loves trains, so this was a surprise stay over on our yearly leaf peeping treck. The caboose was so nicely restored and the views were top notch! Our dog enjoyed the stay as well. This will not be our only stay here. Our host was perfectly available if needed but unseen otherwise ❤️
My husband and I had a great stay Everything was neat & clean.Our host thought of all the details.We definitely will be back!James and Heather
We would rent again and refer friend to the caboose
Had a great stay! We stayed in one with a Jacuzzi tub. The one my sister rented didn't have one. So just make sure the one you want to stay in has what your looking for in a stay. The host was super nice. Great place if you want a stay to ride The Blue Ridge Parkway.
It had great views. Needed a little more updating like paint but clean
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