Family-friendly vacation rentals in Nelson County

The Cottage at Spindle Hill: an Artist’s Farm

Relax and unwind in this fabulous handcrafted cottage— every detail has been considered! Beautiful mountain setting on small, historical farm just off Blue Ridge Parkway, the heart of Virginia wine country. Deep, hand-built cedar hot-tub. Minutes to the Appalachian Trail and Wintergreen resort. An easy walk to public trails, Devil's Backbone Brewery and Bold Rock Cidery. Beautiful gardens, hammocks, featured in design blogs. High-speed fiber internet. Library. Hens. Miniature Goats. EV Charger.

Wintergreen Bunkroom Private Suite BEST Location

Wintergreen Resort, (4.6 mi) Bold Rock Cider (1/2 mile/walking distance) Devil’s Backbone, Blue Toad Cider. Hazy Vineyard. Blue Mountain Brewery. Veritas Vineyard. Afton Mountain Vineyard. Rockfish Glider Port (backyard) Off 151, in Nellysford. Attached suite, PRIVATE entrance & bath, self check in. NOT a shared space with owner. 2 rooms sleep 6 MAX. Bunkroom sleeps 4, living room sleeps 2 on sofa bed. Clean and sanitized to standards. Microwave, mini fridge, wet bar. NOT a full house rental.

Pre-Civil War Log Cabin w Sauna, Hot tub & Firepit

3 Sisters Cabin is an historic, pre-Civil War log cabin; one of only a few surviving 2-story log cabins along Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. 3 Sisters is the only VA property featured in "The Top 100 Most Beautiful Rustic Vacation Properties in North America". We invite you to relax and recharge in the cabin, sauna and hot tub because you deserve it! Lay in the comfy QUEEN sized bed to stargaze at the beautifully lit sky through the skylight. Two TWIN beds as well. Sleeps 4.

Luxe Yurt w/Hot Tub in the Heart of the Blue Ridge

Experience glamping, Blue Ridge style. Our luxury yurt is located at the top of a small hill, in the center of a 70 acre farmstead surrounded by natural beauty. Night Archer Farm is located off a quiet country road in Afton, Nelson County. It is private, but not remote. You are close to the Brew Ridge trail, wineries, breweries, skiing at Wintergreen, Blue Mountain Brewery, Devil's Backbone, golf, hiking, or driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike directly from the Yurt up into the mountains!

Afton, Mountain View Mini Farm

Welcome to Mountain View Mini Farm! We are located in the Rockfish Valley(Afton, VA)with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our farm is just minutes to wineries, breweries, cideries, Shenandoah National Park and more! There is so much to do close by, but once you get on the farm, you won't want to leave! We have a total of 5 horses, with 3 being mini rescue horses. There's a fire pit area where you can roast S'mores while you watch the sunset. Be sure to look at bedrm 2 description.

Tiny Log Cabin

This tiny hand-hewn log cabin is a perfect, peaceful, and relaxing way to unwind and reconnect with your loved one or have a personal retreat for yourself. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 300 acres of private land with plenty of room to explore and enjoy the wild life. Come witness the brilliant night sky lying in an open field with no city lights to diminish the experience. Minutes to Wintergreen Resort, the Appalachian Trail, Sherando Lake, 4 breweries, 6 wineries, and 3 cideries.

The Sanctuary

Nature lovers paradise! Named "The Sanctuary" for the place you can UNPLUG, unwind & find your peace! Perched up high on nearly 60 acres- you are sure to get fresh air & the rest you are searching for! Only 4 miles to Wintergreen, 6 miles to Sherando lake and backs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway there are plenty of things to do OR just relax and enjoy the crickets & stars! With crazy careers, growing kids & constant hustle- everyone needs a hide out like this every now and then!

The Barn at Galleywinter Farm

Our beautiful barn built of native wood is located on a 20 acre working horse and health farm in the Rockfish Valley. One queen cedar bed and a single bed. Great for those in need of a relaxing getaway, or anyone looking for aesthetic surroundings and food for the soul. This is a REAL Barn where you feel close to nature. There is a beautiful new all- wood outhouse with a composting toilet 20' from the barn as well as an outdoor shower. Located 4 miles from Skyline Drive.

Guesthouse at Hamilton Oaks

Escape to our guesthouse on a little farmette. This peaceful setting tucked away on several acres along a creek with nature trails is the perfect mountain getaway. We are conveniently situated near quaint wineries, breweries along with hiking and the Blue Ridge Parkway that is a short hop, jump and a skip away. Every effort has been made to keep this a green haven, chemical and synthetic scent free, so you can leave recharged and rested. Non-smoking