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Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Property grounds
Near Lexington, Virginia, Alone Mill offers a serene retreat where you can canoe, bike or simply unwind by the creek. Enjoy a game of pool in the cozy cabin or explore Rockbridge County's National Forest and State-managed land for hiking and hunting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Property manager

Sarah or Charles

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Please left used beds unmade. Please leave kitchen door unlocked and key inside as you found it. Any trash that won’t fit in cans please leave in the kitchen. We are pretty laid back.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets welcome for $40 additional charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed 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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Alone Mill Schoolhouse - Outdoor Lover's Paradise Lexington

About the area

Located in Lexington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lexington Valley Vineyard and Virginia Horse Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve and Boxerwood Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Stonewall Jackson Grave and Layne's Country Store. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Horse Center - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • VMI Museum - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Theatre at Lime Kiln - 14 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Devils Backbone Brewing Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers located?

This family-friendly Lexington holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lexington Valley Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute. Stonewall Jackson Grave and Alumni Memorial Field are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Alone Mill Schoolhouse - A paradise for outdoor lovers Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 197 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha I.

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

VMI reunion weekend

It was a great place to rest up after busy days at the reunion. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rian L.

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

In town for a reunion

My group really enjoyed the school house. While not the most convenient location for W&L, it was a nice quiet place to escape to at the end of the night. I would describe it as shabby chic. It served all our needs and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

a great stay

Sarah was great, the property was clean and well stocked, and the river was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Alone mill

The location of the property is secluded just as we'd hope for. There's a really cute creek and fire pit to sit and enjoy nature and silence. There's plenty of space indoors for everyone not to feel too cramped together if your traveling with company. The fact we could bring our dogs with us was a huge bonus. I read reviews saying the beds were awful, they are not .they are traditional mattresses, but even my picky sleeper husband slept just fine with no a
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Peaceful

Great central location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Enjoyable & relaxing

Had a great time, house was furnished with everything one would need. Would recommend the place to others
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Great weekend

Lovely property for my parents and I to stay for the weekend. Close proximity to Big Spring Farm where we were attending a wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Amazing place!!

Our family absolutely enjoyed staying at this beautiful property! We were in town visiting family and could not have picked a better place to stay! We will definitely be returning in the future! Charles and Sarah were amazing hosts and answered any questions we had and provided us access to the the River from their adjacent property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Brennan L., Big Sky, MT

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

Sweet!

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly W.

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

Just what we needed!

This little house was the perfect thing to rest after a long day at the barn!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonie C.

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

Great Stay!

House was exactly as pictured. Large enough for our family of 6 to be comfortable. the outside area perfect for little ones. Host was great to work with. Easy check in and out process. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie W.

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

Much fun

The house was in a great location.Charlie and his wife were totally the best. We had an excellent time we'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marie G.

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

Great Stay for VMI Prospect Weekend

Another mom and I spent two nights in the Alone Mill Schoolhouse while our sons enjoyed a weekend tour of VMI. The house was close to campus and offered all the conveniences we needed. The setting was beautiful! I wish we would have had more time to enjoy our surroundings! Maybe we will stay here again if our boys become cadets!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

A great getaway

We have stayed here several times and it is the perfect place for a family getaway. The “schoolhouse” has everything and the owners are very nice. Great location for fishing, hiking or peaceful relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Quiet and Comfortable

Great resting space. Beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Weekend getaway

An amazing stay at the most adorable cabin in the woods. Sounds of a bubbling creek, cows and horses made this a peaceful retreat to get back to nature and reconnect with ourselves. We could not have asked for a more perfect mini vacation. Beautiful scenery and comfortable amenities too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrily L., Bulverde, TX

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

Beautiful Lexington area home!

Enjoyed the uniqueness and peacefulness.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Randy S.

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

Great place to stay.

Stayed for a weekend while visiting friends in Lexington. The host, Charles, was incredibly nice and helpful, and the Schoolhouse is cute with an interesting history. Convenient to Lexington and 1 mile away from Lexington Valley Winery. Schoolhouse was clean, spacious, private, with huge yard and river running next to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Very nice

Was a wonderful trip, everything was nice and the owners were great. Thank you will visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Wonderful near Lexington school house

So wonderfully beautiful and peaceful. Short 15 min drive from Lexington. The stream could be used as a meditation tape! Coming back every time I visit Lexington
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian M.

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

Enjoyed our time

Very smooth
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Family Downtime

Great for an off the beaten path vacation. Our little boys enjoyed outdoor space and the teenagers enjoyed the pool table.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robinson V., Washington DC

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

As fun as camping

As fun as camping but as comfortable as a house . Activities for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Nice place!

Cool old school house that was transformed into a country cabin. Clean, well stocked, and in a very remote setting. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark and Akemi T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indoor outdoor playground

We had a great time with small dogs. So quiet place we loved it. Thank you,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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