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Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin.

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Escape to a secluded log cabin surrounded by lush greenery and well-manicured grass.
Cozy interior with a stone fireplace, wooden table, and comfortable seating areas.
Step into this charming cabin, featuring a wooden deck with comfortable seating and a partially open door.
Cozy attic room with a comfortable sofa, wooden chair, and reading nook.
Relax in a cozy cabin with a comfortable sofa, wooden chair, and small table.

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available

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 manager

Susanna Trefsgar

Languages

English

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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

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!

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

Map
Amherst, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Winton Country Club - 20 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Rebec Vineyards - 25 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Sweet Briar College - 30 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Wintergreen Resort - 51 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Colleen Drive In - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mountain Barrel House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Amherst Corner & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ann's Family Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin. pet-friendly?

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

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

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ellie M.

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

Second visit

This was our second visit to the Historical Dogtrot Chestnut Log Cabin and it was as wonderful as the first. This is such a beautiful area and the history of the cabin make it a truly unique experience. The owner is kind, generous and truly loves the property and hosting guests which only makes it better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

Sara R.

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

Peaceful and quiet

We had a wonderful time this past weekend. The peace and quiet was fantastic. The dog had a great time running around and investigating. We enjoyed cooking dinner on the grill and relaxing on the patio. Thank you for your hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

John H., Moseley, VA

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

Cabin 1860

This is a great place to. Everything was just perfect. Suzy (host) is wonderful. She really keeps the place stocked with all your necessities. Wonderful location and the 1860s cabin is amazing. They have done a unbelievable job restoring it. Will definitely stay there again and HIGHLY recommend it!! John
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rizwan S.

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

Pictures do not do this place justice

Suzy and her son are wonderful people. They were professional, inviting, and helpful. The cabin, WOW!!! Accurate for the period (1860ish), with modern comforts, and not overdone; meaning, an assault on the mind with antiques and nicknacks. My son and I loved it and I look forward to bringing my daughters. This was a father & son weekend to hangout before he leaves for the Military. LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Amazing winter weekend in the mountains

Can't say enough good things about Maple Farm and Suzy our gracious host. Fresh flowers, Valentines treats for the kids, and even treats for our dog. The sledding outside the cabin can't be beat! The cabin itself defines cozy. Feels like stepping back in time, but bringing all the comforts of today. The trails around the property were great for taking in the fresh air and appreciating the quiet of the woods. We took a day trip to Appomattox Courthouse and stopped in downtown Lynchburg--about an hour away from the cabin. We would return any time! Thank you Suzy for making this great weekend possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect getaway location with beautifully restored historic cabin

This is an exceptional property. The location is out of the way enough to give you the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, yet close enough to enjoy the many wineries, breweries, cideries and tons of activities and events in the local communities. My husband and I enjoyed a quiet getaway, but this property would also be ideal for two couples or a family. The cabin is beautifully restored - the charm and history remain with just enough modern amenities to make things easy and convenient. The owner is charming and responsive; directions and instructions were detailed and accurate. Would recommend arriving first time in daylight - country road might be a little daunting in the dark. Once you have seen it once, though, it is easy and the road is well maintained. We had a terrific time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Dunkirk

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

10 STARS!!

This cabin is AMAZING especially if you love history. We just so enjoyed it and the creaky floors. Suzy has thought of EVERYTHING and not too much at the same time. That couch!!! I could spend my whole day IN it. Such comfy beds, soft towels and SHARP knives!!!! Never get sharp knives at a rental. She left us a bottle of wine, fresh local apples, chocolate, the makings for smores and the fridge had condiments. My only comment to other renters would be that there is no microwave or toaster, but we made to. Also, we brought our own TV and the wi-fi was superb. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would and Suzy too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

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

Rustic with modern amenities

WE loved this little place in this historic house. The house was nicely refurbished, with added modern conveniences, There wasn’t TV to watch, but that is exactly what we wanted for our getaway. We liked the fact that we could have wi-if to look up local attractions. The house has split unit heating and air in the rooms, so we could adjust temperatures as needed. New modern bathroom was very nice. There isn’t much privacy as we could hear what our friends were saying and talking about, so if you are traveling with friends, be aware that the house doesn’t have much sound insulation. This only added to the charm for us. Decor was vey true to the style of the house and the beds and large comfy couch were nice perks. Outside is a nice fire pit for enjoying being outside at night. Quiet and calm. There are friendly rescue dogs on the property that come to visit and hang out. Our friend had brought her dog along and he had a blast exploring the property and interacting with the owner’s dogs. There was a slight mixup about when we were to arrive, but that was addressed right away and fixed. The owner was very friendly and helpful, we enjoyed visiting with her and she even brought us a delicious home made dessert one night that was perfect. As far as the area goes, there isn’t much to do unless you are willing to take a little drive, but that didn’t bother us as we were just there to escape and relax. There is a nice hiking trail on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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