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Escape to a rustic-inspired living space just 1 mile outside McDowell Village and discover the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Take 15 steps to fish in the quarter-mile trout stream, or explore nearby attractions like Monterey town within a 10-mile drive. Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, a gas fireplace, Smart TVs with Roku streaming, and more on your private acres.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest

  • Answer the call of the wild at this peaceful McDowell Village retreat! This rustic yet cozy cabin is an outdoor lover’s playground, offering modern comforts wrapped in warm wood tones. Sip your morning coffee on the porch, then step out to drop a line into the rushing trout stream. Spend adrenaline-fueled afternoons rock climbing, fishing, or exploring Highland County, known as 'Little Switzerland of Virginia.' Then retreat to 10 acres of whispering pines for a night of pure, unplugged bliss.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    INDOOR LIVING
    - 2 Smart TVs w/ Roku streaming
    - Gas fireplace
    - Dining table
    - Washer/dryer
    - Ceiling fans

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Wraparound porch w/ loungers & rocking chairs
    - Wood-burning fire pit w/ seating
    - Hammock
    - On-site stream & forested surroundings
    - Outdoor shower
    - 10 private acres

    KITCHEN
    - Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
    - Microwave, toaster
    - Drip coffee maker
    - Spices, dishware/flatware

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-level cabin, steps to enter

    PARKING
    - Driveway (3 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - 10-acre property w/ on-site trout stream just 1 mile outside McDowell Village
    - 2 miles to Sugar Tree Country Store
    - 8 miles to Virginia ABC
    - 8 miles to Monterey Capital of Highland
    - 40 miles to Trailhead to Spruce Knob
    - 43 miles to Homestead Ski Slopes & The Spa at The Omni Homestead Resort

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    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets)
    - No smoking
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - ATVs, guns, and hunting are not allowed on the property
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - Limited cell service

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in McDowell, this cabin is on the waterfront. Maple Museum and NRAO Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sugar Tree Country Store and Green Bank Observatory. Explore all the area has to offer with hunting and hiking. Visit our McDowell travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A white wooden building with a circular roof, a stone monument, and a forested hill in the background.
    Warm Springs Pools
    46 min drive - 74.2 km
  • A large red brick building with a clock tower, surrounded by green lawns and trees.
    Homestead Ski Area
    56 min drive - 86.8 km
  • Sugar Tree Country Store
    3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Green Bank Observatory
    59 min drive - 91.6 km
  • Green Bank Telescope
    60 min drive - 92.0 km

Restaurants

  • Highlander
    10 min drive
  • Big Fish Cider
    11 min drive
  • High's Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Claire’s Cakes & Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Mountain Hideaway Restaurant & Tavern
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest located?

This family-friendly McDowell cabin is located on the waterfront, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Sugar Tree Country Store, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Bullpasture Mountain and George Washington National Forest. Coalpit Knob and Maple Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Cabin on Mountain Stream, Surrounded by Forest Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Awesome stay!!

Great layout and cabin. Would stay again as it was very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John J.

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

Great stay

Had a very nice stay at the cabin,well equipped,very clean, and comfy. Plenty of fire wood and a picturesque stream,hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. The cabin was easy to find, clean, and well stocked. The property was beautiful and relaxing. We highly recommend this place and hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

A really nice property.

We had a great time. The property had everything we needed and the location was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerrie R.

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

Great place in cool location

We’ll set up and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I agree with the other reviewers- this place is outstanding. I would love to return to see it in all four seasons! We loved sitting on the porch and watching the creek roll by during a thunderstorm. The two bedrooms downstairs are lovely, and I also found the futon very comfortable to sleep on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great stay

We had a wonderful time. Very relaxing and private getaway. Lots of local gems to enjoy nearby or do nothing at all and relax. Everything was as advertised.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janie L.

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

Peaceful Weekend Stay

Beautful, charming cabin with beautiful scenery. Cabin has everything you can think of. We enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch and the opportunity to fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith O.

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

Second visit just as great as the first!

Lovely place, very comfortable and romantic. This was our second time there and it was just as great as we remembered. Amazing shower in the master bedroom, too. Great porch to sit on and enjoy the views of the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Perfect little getaway

We could not have asked for a better stay at Clearwater Cabin! It had mostly everything we could need and more. The property is beautiful and private with trout stream running along side it. We will most certainly return for a visit in the warmer months!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was RUSTIC but very good.. The only disappointment we had was the BBQ- it was not usable and in bad shape. Besides that, the fire pit was fun, the beds comfortable, the cabin was well stocked and the stream next to the cabin was just beautiful…
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieren C.

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

Great getaway

Clearwater cabin is a great place to kickback and relax and enjoy the outdoors. The wrap around porch is wonderful to sit on and listen to the stream. We will have to come back in warmer weather to enjoy the fire pit and do some fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, serene property. The cabin is rustic, and comfortable. Easy and prompt communication with the owner. The arrival instructions are thorough and accurate. We had no issues but I can see where those who don't follow the instructions COMPLETELY could have a problem finding it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

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

3rd visit to the cabin

Perfect for a restful escape. Eat, nap, read, fly fish. . . . . repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saralyn A.

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

Great quick family getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The creek and wooded area was fun for our kids to explore and the firepit was perfect for smores every night (with metal sticks provided!). While the kitchen isn't huge, it definitely had plenty of space for our needs and was well stocked with utensils, pots/pans, etc. The beds have the softer memory foam toppers and there were more than enough linens for us to use. Any communication we had with the host was quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo B.

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

The Cabin of Serenity

A wonderful little cabin to get away from the busy world and seek some peace and quiet. Getting in tune with nature and distressing your self from everything to be more centered in life. A great get away with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

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

Perfectly Off the Grid

Just what we needed! The cabin was lovely and the location couldn't have been better. We enjoyed the sounds of the river and walking along the mostly cleared path that skirt the river front. The fire pit was fabulous. We brought our own hammock to enjoy afternoon naps. It was a great off the grid stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eli M.

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

Amazing stream-side getaway!

Spacious stream-side cabin in the woods with bountiful amenities. Wonderful wraparound porch that is only steps away from a mountain stream and large fireside gathering area. The cabin offers a very cozy atmosphere and is well stocked for a lengthy stay. The A/C and gas fireplace really make this place a year round destination. We’ll most definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa R.

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

Quiet getaway

The place was as described, a quiet rustic cabin with all the amenities needed. The lockbox may need to be changed, did have trouble getting it opened, but finally got in. Will return! If you are looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martha

So relaxing

Clearwater Cabin is a wonderful place to relax and reset! Cows on the right, creek on the left and comfort in the middle!! The porch was so great, sit there listening to the creek and reading is the best thing to do. We were there for 2 days and never turned the tv on! Great place to take the kids...they will just stay at the water! Cabin was eqipped with all the essentials, plus extra! We will be going back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Our favorite place

We have stayed at Clearwater Cabin previously and loved it so much we came back for our anniversary. We'll be back again. We enjoy quiet restful vacations which is exactly what we got. There is literally nothing to do in McDowell, but that's everything we wanted. Sitting on the deck by the stream drinking tea and reading was as perfect as it gets. The house is the perfect combination of very rustic but with modern conveniences! I hesitate to tell how much we love this house because then others will rent it out from under us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Loved creek sounds of nature

I've been to many different vacation rental homes, The Clearwater cabin is one of top 5 on my list.Our family stayed 3nights and 4days in cabin was very relaxing and comfortable feeling of my home. This house is well maintained my husband knows because of his job. House is very clean and no bugs at all. We just loved sitting at porch drinking coffee and hearing nature was so healing. Creek water is so clear catching crayfish was fun. Great for kids and adult as well.We loved firepit burning woods and watching stars at night. I highly recommend this property for getaway and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L. B.

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

Wonderful getaway

Clearwater Cabin was so much fun! Quaint, charming and such a family feel to it. During our stay, I kept saying how nice it would be to have something like this in the family for all to enjoy. We loved the set up and the bedrooms were comfortable. The queen bed was very very soft. Probably needs replacing. We thoroughly enjoyed the large firepit and practically lived by it during our 3 day stay. Star gazing in the field was a big hit as well. We'd love to come back again! The communication with the owner was great and she was very accommodating. We just loved this sweet little cabin! Thanks for sharing it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Loved the Rustic Cozy Cabin!!!!!!!!!

This little rustic cabin was warm and inviting. Had most of everything you'd need. It is very secluded right on the Crab Run stream which was rolling while we were there from all of the rain. When you walked out on the lovely covered porch it always sounded like rain even if it wasn't raining due to the rolling stream. What a relaxing sound with your morning coffee on the porch. The gas wood stove made it nice and toasty inside and the large fire pit was wonderful for relaxing outside. All in all we loved this place and would go back again. You have to check out the local Sugar Tree Store in McDowell which is a mile away from the cabin. We got to meet Glen the owner of the store. We got an education about the area from him and enjoyed some good ole country hospitality. Be prepared to drive through the NFS mountains to get there and to get to other towns. The drives around were breath taking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here before and it's always a great experience. It's a cozy, comfortable cabin with everything we need. Private and peaceful and great for a couples getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025