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, 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.
Quaint and picturesque. Great way to unplug and enjoy nature.
Great Weekend Away! My husband and I went to visit our children and grandchildren and wanted a weekend for ourselves. Great place to stay and the hosts were awesome. Very clean and beautiful place. Hope to get visit again!
We visited Mt Airy and highly recommend the cop car tour. Our chauffeur was so knowledgeable and entertaining.
A relaxing , fun weekend. Prepare to unplug. No cell service and we never could get the internet to connect. But we didn’t choose this place to be on our phones!
Quit and beautiful spot for adults. Clean and friendly owners. We would go back and stay there again
We enjoyed staying in the caboose. The property is great to see sunrises and sunsets. There are swings to watch the sunset and rocking chairs also. The sky at night is absolutely amazing. We saw so many stars.
I would highly recommend. Owner was pleasant, property well maintained. my main issue was the units are too close together , approximately 20 feet apart.( may be due to utilities) i knew this going in so no complaint, just would like more privacy.
The setting was peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The caboose was very clean and tidy, and we look forward to visiting again soon, and telling friends and family about our experience. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We enjoyed our stay!
The caboose was so cute. Everything was clean, and it was stocked with everything we needed.
We loved the area and the accommodations were definitely unique. It was a beautiful property. My only complaint was the lack of transparency about internet access and the difficulty of getting phone service in that area. It turned out to be a great thing to have to disconnect but it would have been nice to know that before going.
Neat experience!! Beautiful views in the rolling mountains !!
Absolutely loved the location! Enjoyed wildlife and limited cell service. Very clean and semi-private. Enjoyed the pet friendly service also. Perfect to get away and enjoy nature.
What a lovely experience living in a caboose for a weekend! The views are breathtaking and the caboose was far cozier and roomier than we had envisioned it would be. It was very clean and offered everything we needed for a quiet, relaxing weekend. My husband and I made use of the swinging bench and took in the Mountain Views with a hot cup of coffee in the mornings. Head into nearby towns and there’s so much to do, all recommended by the locals. We’ll definitely be back in the future to explore more of this hidden gem! Thanks for making our anniversary trip so unique and special!
A good adventure! Property could use some updating. But over all comfortable & beautiful views