Independence, Virginia
Take in stunning views of Elk Creek Valley and Jefferson National Forest from every room of this comfortable and updated home sitting at 3500ft elevation. Privately situated with all-weather access via a paved road off US-21. When you’re not exploring the country outside the gates, you can roam 48 acres of authentic Appalachian terrain right on the property. You’ll find unimproved wildlife trails through the forested hills, large rock formations, a seasonal spring, and a cascading stream.
Three bedrooms sleep seven comfortably (4 adults, 3 kids). The spacious new kitchen has everything you need to settle in for a while with all the necessities. Sip your coffee over breakfast, and take in a gorgeous panoramic sunrise over distant hills before heading out for the day. Marvel at the warm glow lighting the valley right from a large sectional sofa as the sun sets. Enjoy a night cap outside and see millions of stars and the sweep of the Milky Way as you haven’t seen it before in Virginia from the deck after the sun sets.
New in 2020: We have added a stone fire pit just off the back patio. Now guests can relax in the evenings around a fire regardless of the season, while still enjoying all of our magnificent views!
Remote quiet natural setting. House is very comfortable. Views are extraordinary. The perfect place for me to unwind from the otherwise craziness of my life.
The view the home has is enough of a reason to stay at the location. The home offers a large back deck which allows you to see beautiful views for miles while drinking morning coffee or eating dinner. The home was well equipped with everything we could have needed and had something for everyone. We had early communication with property manager who was easy to communicate with and helped with our stay. Will definitely stay here again.
We had a wonderful vacation experience at Whitetail Spur. The house is bright, beautiful, and very comfortable. The kitchen and laundry were well equipped. Everything was clean and well maintained. The location is secluded and quiet with an amazing view of the mountains and valley. We enjoyed the hiking and the biking on the New River Trail. Shopping is less than a 30-minute drive to Galax and 10 minutes to Independence. The host's Clay and Kristen were excellent to work with, attentive and responsive. This was our second stay at Whitetail Spur, and we plan to return. Ron and Andrea
Perfect place for a dose of solitude and nature. This house is just what we needed! For us it was sunshine and coffee. The huge deck and beautiful rays called to us each morning and led to cup after cup of perfection and soaking in the Mountain view. It’s a long drive from Richmond- where we are from, but the mist on the valley and the stars at night made every minute worth it. If you are a cook, this property has everything you need! Honestly, the kitchen was overly stocked with equipment and utensils. We easily made fried chicken, and shrimp scampi in the kitchen and hot dogs on the campfire. Perfect upstairs for kiddos to lounge and watch cartoons, and then laugh together in the bunk beds at night. Hosts were easy to contact and check in was a breeze. House has trash bags and dish soap and all the simple extras that make setting up shop for a few days super easy. Even an Amazon Alexa! Hiking the property could fill a day in and of itself. Acres and acres of slopes and beautiful views. I even sat and played guitar sitting on a hillside. Will come back to stay again! Thanks.
Wonderful amenities, beautiful views, so much hiking and biking in the area. Beautiful scenic drives
Wonderful location, lots to do, beautiful views, great responsive hosts
I was going to title this “do not stay here unless...” unless you want the cleanest house, The most amazing views, The best communication, Overly equipped and stocked kitchen, And most serene and peaceful location. Of any of the above is what you are looking for.... look no further. I’d give it 0 stars if that was an option. Thank you Clay and Kristen.
Inside the property, very clean. Inside the Living area, could look outside and had a spectacular view. Was lucky enough to have great weather during our stay. When I contacted the Owner before our stay, about a couple of questions, got a promt reply. Would definately like to visit this Property again.
We had the most wonderful stay at Whitetail Spur!! I cannot recommend this property enough - the pictures do not do it justice! The views are spectacular and the setting is so relaxing. This was just the disconnection that we needed to enjoy the beauty of the blue ridge mountains and local parks with our family. Clay & Kristen were the most responsive hosts and the house was just as described. We were able to enjoy Grayson Highlands State Park, local trails, golfing & explored the town of Independence! Highly recommend - there really is something for everyone in this beautiful part of the country! Thank you Clay & Kristen for sharing your gorgeous home with us! We hope to return!
Everything about this home was perfect for us. The view of the sunrise is unbeatable. The back of the house offers a long view of mountains, valley, sunrise and stars from the main level, loft and from the large deck. The stars and night sky really shine here and you can view them through the telescope and binoculars. We are cyclists who like to climb mountains and we could ride out the door on rural, near car-free roads and to the mountain biking trails. We appreciated the home’s layout and flow making everything accessible inside while keeping us connected to the gorgeous views outside. The house is super comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen is well furnished, as is the rest of the house. The bed and top quality linens were very comfortable. The owners have succeeded in providing everything for an excellent experience including helpful information in the guest book and in the welcome package sent before arrival and are very available, helpful, responsive and friendly. Come for the sunrise, the stars, the tranquility.
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