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New, Riverside Retreat VA by Lexington 5br/5ba River Beach, Views, VMI, W&L, SVU
Buena Vista, Virginia, United States
Historic River House on the River near Lexington & Natural Bridge, VAbrEnjoy charm, comfort, and nature — minutes from W&L, VMI & SVU.brbrA recent 5-star review on another platform said this: ... It felt like staying in a Magnolia Farms home in the heart of Virginia—especially in the fall, when it truly felt like living in a Hallmark movie. brbrPrivate river beach: grill, float, fish, kayakbrHot tub (installing Nov 2025)br5 bedrooms, each with private bathbrA/C & heat control in every roombrSmart TVs in 4 bedrooms + 65 in living roombrFull kitchen: double oven, gas stove, dishwasher, blender, crock potbrFireplace + 3 outdoor fire pitsbrTwo coffee/tea nooksbrbrThe spacebrThis 1870's farm house has been thoughtfully restored in 2025 to combine its historic charm with modern comforts. This is a rare gem of a property on 4 acres with 500 feet of river front on the Maury River. The beach is outfitted with a gas grill, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs by the open fire, several kayaks, tubes for tubing, camp chairs and solar lights to light up your evening under the stars.brbrUpstairs Bedrooms Details:br*4 bedrooms upstairs each with a private bath, br*3 of which are queen beds and br*1 is a king bed with a trundle bed for little ones. br*Each bedroom has charging stations and little white noise machines for a peaceful rest and a variety of natures sounds, etc.br*All bedrooms have mini-split heating and cooling system, for adjustable personal comfort.br*Upstairs coffee nook.brbrDownstairs Bedroom has a high four-poster queen bed with step stools on either side and a full private bath with shower that can also serve as a half-bath.brbrWe have a fully stocked kitchen, double-oven, dishwasher, coffee nook with pour-over coffee, French press, or a drip pot. We provide coffee to get you started.brbrThe living room has a variety of books board games, cards and a 65 tv for live streaming on your platform.brbrThere is a quaint mud room with river towels and a full laundry room with a washer and dryer.brbrChildren must be accompanied at all times, especially crossing the street to and from the river. There are stone ruins behind the property that are not on our land but may have sharp objects, and there is a seasonal pond on the west side of the property that is not for guest use.brbrKitchen & Diningbr• Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, utensils, and pantry basicsbr• Two coffee nooks, single serve, pour over, French press, or drip coffee maker, filters, and starter coffee and tea providedbr• Dishwasher, microwave, double-oven, fridge/freezer with ice makerbr• Large dining table seating 10 br• Outdoor grill available (propane provided)brbrOutdoor Amenitiesbr• Outdoor lounge furniture and gas firepit with automatic white lights, (cushions are in black outdoor bins)br• Direct river access for relaxing, kayaking, tubing, and fishingbr• Two firepits with seating and some starter firewoodbr• Lawn games: life-sized connect four, Frisbees,br• Hammock and picnic tables and gas grill at the river.br• Life jackets, paddles, and river tubes in outdoor storage bin. Please return them to their bins.brbrThere are two fire pits in the back yard, and chairs at both ends of the property to see the incredible mountain views and the sunsets and listen for the train across the river.brbrAlso, our river house is surrounded by nature and at times nature gets into the house. We do our best to keep pests out and have professional pest control in place but, it is their environment that we are sharing.brbrAlthough we love our furry friends, we must have a strict no pets policy to protect future guest who have allergies. Unfortunately if this rule is broken, then our fee is $400.brbrThis is our second home, personally cared for and cleaned. Many items have significant sentimental value. Please treat it as you would your own home.brbrExplore the AreabrLexington, VA (20 mins):br• Washington and Lee Universitybr• Virginia Military Institutebr• Historic downtown shops & restaurantsbr• Southern Virginia University (10 mins)brbrWineries & Breweries:br• Ecco Adesso Winerybr• Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewerybr• Great Valley Farm Brewerybr• Jump Mountain Vineyardbr• Halcyon Days CiderybrbrOutdoor Adventures:br• Chessie Nature Trailbr• Natural Bridge State Parkbr• Blue Ridge Parkway scenic drivesbr• House Mountain hikingbrbrLocal Tipsbr• Best tubing launch: From Riverside to Glasgow take-out prior to the James confluence 1.5-2 hours.br• Farmers market: Wednesdays in downtown Lexingtonbr• Favorite breakfast spot: Seasons Bakerybr• Groceries: Kroger (Lexington) or Food Lion (Buena Vista) Closest 10 minutes