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Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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In the picturesque foothills of Amherst County, Maple Spring Farm invites you to unwind in a secluded and private setting. This historic Dogtrot Cabin features two fireplaces, a cozy living room with rockers, and Granny's feather-stuffed sofa. Explore the beautiful stone patio with grill and picnic table or sit on the shady porch for sunset views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio
This cabin features concierge services, a garden and barbecues. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. This Amherst cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs must be very friendly and 100% controlled.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not child proof, must supervise!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small parties Only by prior approval of owner.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Small parties Only by prior approval of owner.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Historical Dogtrot Chestnut House
Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log House

About the area

Located in Amherst, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Amherst County Museum and Historical Society and Sweet Briar Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Woodson's Mill and Oak Ridge Estate. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Amherst travel guide
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Amherst, VA

What's nearby

  • Woodson's Mill
    9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
    13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Winton Country Club
    17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Blue Mountain Barrel House
    19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Lovingston Winery
    20 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Mountain Barrel House
    21 min drive
  • Colleen Drive-In
    19 min drive
  • Rebec Vineyards
    19 min drive
  • Ann's Family Resturant
    19 min drive
  • Subway
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail and within 6 miles (10 km) of Woodson's Mill and Winton Country Club. George Washington National Forest and Blue Mountain Barrel House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christinel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views from all directions, clean and quiet. Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull location for us to go to our Granddaughters wedding, Remote and peaceful. Really enjoyed it , owner very responsive to any questions etc.Maybe not as good for OLD People, stairs , bedrooms upstairs but bueatifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and cabin

Such a pretty location, especially in the spring. Historic cabin is really cool, with modern comfort. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don't know where to start. Generous, kind, helpful. I made new friends in Susie and Traft and am very happy to have met them. I feel humbled in the cabin. It's truly amazing to think of the man who built it with his own hands. The cabin is clean and very comfortable. The views and countryside, breathtaking. You'll see a gazillion stars on a clear night. Stay a while and enjoy cooking in a full kitchen. We saw deer every day. Birds galore and the owls at night, wow! I didn't want to leave. Susie and Traft, peace and good health!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four Paws Up

Pictures of Dog Trot do not do this gem justice. It truly is an experience staying in this historical cabin. So relaxing. We made a camp fire our last big there. Watched deer and turkeys from the front porch and patio. Gorgeous property. Suzy is a wonderful and accommodating host. We rented this again for a few days in October to take advantage of the fall foliage. Can't wait.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

The cabin was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We didn’t have much time to explore the area, but we will be back! The host was very hospitable and communicated well. Very neat historic cabin. The host’s dogs were super friendly and sweet too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All Good

Great location. Everything as advertized. Freindly and helpful host. Very pleased with the booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soooo relaxing

We had a great time staying at the Dogtrot cabin! The cabin was comfortable and the setting was soo relaxing. Suzy was a wonderful host and her love of the place shines through. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was amazing to be in the countryside. My grandson and I spent a lot of quality time without the “noise”
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

History buffs will love this place as we did.

We stayed four nights. The log home is even nicer than the pictures. Very comfortable and clean. Suzy the host was so hospitable, she had coffee stuff and and snacks available in the home for guests. Very peaceful setting, so easy to relax in. The front porch and rear patio were awesome to have our coffee on. We would definetely go back. We love history and antiques so this was a perfect place for us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Mountain Cabin Getaway

We had a great time staying at this authentic and modernized mountain cabin. The kids loved the quiet surroundings with excellent restaurants within a 15 minute drive. Farm dogs were wonderful! They would great my children each morning. Suzy was great. She responded to my every message. An incredible and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is absolutely amazing! From the historical information and local recommendations left in the book for the property, to the patio where you can sit and have a cup of coffee with the welcoming committee, to the variety of board games to play with your family. Every room is extremely spacious with fantastic temperature control. Suzy was also fantastic to talk to about the property’s rich history! We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

It's a beautiful cabin, the "welcoming committee" of dogs is adorable. The mattresses on the beds were sagging a bit, but it was overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful and unique property! Host was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

Beautiful relaxing holiday getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

wes m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The property was perfect. Landscape was pristine. Owner was very friendly and accommodating. We will be back for another stay. Thanks Suzy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

A beautiful cabin in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and quiet getaway

My husband and I had a great time at this cabin. It was super quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Had a perfect get away. The cabin was beautiful and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Trip to the Mountains

My husband and I had a wonderful getaway with our two dogs. Suze and Toney were welcoming hosts, and you can tell a lot of love and care was taken in restoring this charming cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Buzz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique getaway

From the moment we were welcomed to this cozy cabin with plenty of firewood for the indoor and outdoor fires, we enjoyed exploring around outdoors as well as the nooks and crannies
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic

The cabin was historic with upgrades, peaceful setting, sounds of nature all around. Nice place to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Cabin was clean and had all the basic necessities. Could use a microwave and a full size refrigerator, but otherwise well-appointed. The cabin and its history were very interesting. Host was helpful and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our favorite getaways

This is our third time visiting, and we always love the time to disconnect a bit and just be with our family. The cabin is just great with it's historic presence combined with some modernizations. We enjoy hiking around the property with our dog and with Suzy's dogs leading the way for us We love coming here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a beautiful spot to unwind!

Suzy was so easy to chat with as we had some changes in our schedule. It all worked out and had a quiet perfect stay. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020