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Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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On the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge Baths, Mast Mill guest house offers a serene retreat. With private river access, enjoy lounging, fishing or swimming in the knee to waist deep waters. Relax on the deck and watch the sunset over the mountains then roast marshmallows at night by a fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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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.

Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

Welcome to the Mast Mill guest house. The house sleeps 4 guests comfortably. Maximum of 5 guest limit.
It’s located on the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge Baths. With private river access.
There is high speed fiber optic internet access.
We have a no pet policy, please do not ask for an exemption. Pets are not permitted on the property or in the house for any reason. No smoking or VAPE in the house. There will be a cleaning fee if pets or smoking in the house. Thank you for understanding.


This guest house offers a fully equipped kitchen, sunroom, and large living room with a electric stove fireplace.
Beds: One Queen, two Doubles, one pull out Double.

Enjoy private access to the Maury River: perfect for lounging, fishing, or swimming. The river is about knee to waist deep most of the year, so it’s perfect for kids.

Relax on the deck and watch the sunset over the mountains. Then sit around the fire pit and roast marshmallows and make s’mores.

Conveniently located 2 miles from Goshen Pass, and
a 20 minute drive to Lexington, Virginia Military Institute, and Washington & Lee university.

Lexington offers an unique shopping experience in the cute downtown.

There are several museums for those interested in history as well as several historical locations in the area.
The Birth place of Sam Houston, of Texas fame is at Timber Ridge.

General Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler along with General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his horse Little Sorrel are buried in town.

The only house Gen. Stonewall Jackson owned is now a museum in downtown Lexington. He also has an exhibit in the VIrginia Military Institute museum.

In the VMI museum is an air rifle believed to have been carried by Lewis and Clark on the long walk.

Meriwether Lewis was from Charlottesville Va. and William Clark was from the Natural Bridge area of Rockbridge County. Lexington was a staging area on their way west.

Gen. Robert E. Lee’s tomb and museum are in the basement of Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University.

The famous picture of Lee on Traveler was taken in front of the Mast Mill guest house.
He routinely had dinner in the original Mill house with the widow of a fallen fellow officer.

There are hot spring “Baths” located here in Rockbridge Baths. The hot spring is now privately owned.

There are hot springs you can swim in, located in Warm Springs Va. They have been open to the public since the 1700’s.
(30 minute drive) Ask the host and we can direct you.

The guest house sets on what was the Mast Mill. It was built around 1805 and operated until the 1960’s.

If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you.

There are numerous options for hiking in the area, from the easy Chessie Trail that runs along the Maury river in Lexington to the extremely difficult trails in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Ask the hosts for recommendations that fit your interest.

You can take trips to the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Natural Bridge caverns, the Natural Bridge State Park, and the Virginia Safari Park. And numerous other interesting locations. All are great for a day trip.

If you are interested in wine tasting or hitting a brewery there are a number of excellent options in the area.

If you like plays, Black friars Playhouse is a working replica of William Shakespeare’s theater located in Staunton,Va.
(30 minute drive)They perform Shakespeare plays every week of the year.

americanshakespearecenter.com

You can get the history by looking on Wikipedia for the American Shakespeare center.


During the winter season, we are about an hours drive from three excellent ski resorts. Wintergreen, The Homestead, and Massanutten, they offer very nice ski slopes.

House rules: please be respectful of our family’s home.

1. No pets
2. No parties, No smoking, Vape or E cigarettes in the house. You will be charged a $200 cleaning fee.
3. No excessively loud music.
4. Please don’t rearrange the large furniture in the house.
5 Respect our neighbors and their property.
“Please don’t trespass or cut flowers from their garden”

6. Please don’t put lawn furniture in the river.
7. Please try not to leave the porch umbrella up over night. (We get high winds at night from off the mountain) 8. Please do not handle/ play with the antiques in the house. . 9, Please let us know if anything is broken or doesn’t work so we can fix or replace it before the next guest.
10. There are lifejackets for kids in the shed if you need.

11. Please don’t leave trash at or in the river.

12. Put the outdoor equipment back where it goes when you are done.

13. We have a catch and release fishing policy, we don’t have an appropriate location to gut and clean fish.
Plus, leave the fish in the river for the next guest to catch.
Also, you must have a Virginia fishing license,
(State law) you can get a license online at the Department of wildlife resources.

Children 15 years or younger do not need a license.
Adult non resident. One day license $8.00
Adult non resident five day license $21.00
The website, dwr.virginia.gov

14. No fireworks. 15. Do not feed the donkeys or pet the pot belly pig across the road , the pig WILL bite.
16. Even though we live in an incredibly safe area we do have security cameras covering the parking area for insurance reasons.

If you need help with the anything don’t hesitate to ask. We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries on equipment that you borrow from the Mast Mill guest house property. Use at your own risk.

*The Mast Mill guest house is the guesthouse on our property. It’s our family home, please treat it kindly. Our house is right next door. We should be available if you need anything.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
There is a no pets policy. You may be charged $250 for a cleaning fee if are found with a pet on the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No loud music or behavior that would disturb the neighbors and do not trespass onto the neighbors property. Please.
We reserve the right to charge $200 cleaning fee if guests bring pets or smoke in the house.

Pets

Pets not 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a security system, 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

About the area

Map
Rockbridge Baths, VA

What's nearby

  • Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Goshen Scout Reservation - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lexington Valley Vineyard - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Virginia Horse Center - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 19 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IHOP - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Roadmap Coffeeworks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate City - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lexington Valley Vineyard - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax by the River and enjoy the views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax by the River and enjoy the views. located?

This family-friendly Rockbridge Baths holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chris Lantos Waterfront and Brownsburg Historic District. Goshen Scout Reservation and Lexington Valley Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Relax by the River and enjoy the views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

God's Country

We loved our stay at this slice of heaven with river access. The hosts are awesome, and the location is perfect for a summer getaway for hiking, fishing, swimming, campfires, and more. The hosts were incredibly kind to my kids (5 and 7). My wife and kids loved it, and we plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our hosts, Jason and Jennifer responded quickly to all communications and provided excellent directions and instructions to their home. Highly recommend this VRBO to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at this house. It is a quiet and beautiful area. The place had everything we needed for our stay and appreciated the treats that the host provided. The house is about a 45 minute drive to Warm Springs and 20 minutes to Lexington. We recommend going to Devils Backbone Brewing in Lexington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning property! It was exactly what was needed to rest and recharge. Amenities were fabulous and exactly as described in the description. The owners were very accommodating and even allowed our girls to swim in their swimming hole with their black lab. Would r commend to anyone looking for a place to stay.
Amazing private river access!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andy G.

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

In town to visit friends

We really enjoyed our stay! In fairness, we did not spend much time in the house, as the purpose for our stay was to visit some nearby friends and most of our time was spent at their house. But the house seemed fully equipped (we especially appreciated the fresh eggs and snacks!) and the check in/out process was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David U.

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

Wonderful, relaxing, country vacation

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The quiet country setting, nice home with large porch, and things to do around there were great! The hosts were friendly and communicative, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

Awesome birdwatching!

Great stay, loved the binoculars left for birdwatching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Bee-utiful accommodations

Great property with many activities on site. Looking forward to many more stays here. A VMI parents dream location with wonderful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie b.

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

Visiting Lexington, Virginia

This place "Mast Loop" was perfect for us. The house sort-of took us back to the seventies. We like that.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Grad Trip

This was a perfect place for my family to stay for my son’s graduation. The house was clean and comfortable and the property is gorgeous. Jason and Jennifer were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAN T.

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

Wonderful

Was such a cozy little house with lots of history! The yard was beautiful which led down to the river. It was very quiet with beautiful mountains surrounding it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo V.

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

3 Day Weekend Getaway

We visited the area for a wedding and were blown away by the host's lovely cottage! The property was clean and spacious and had ample parking. The host was incredibly sweet and communicative and even gave us a jar of their own honey. We highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

tranquility

Awesome place and awesome host. Plenty of things to do kayaking,fishing,bon fires hiking etc. Not too far from town or Southern Virginia University. Second time staying there will stay again next year. Very relaxing and peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

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

Fishing weekend

This was a great place. River is just a very short walk. Communication was get with property owner was great. Would retun if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darnell B.

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

VMI Trip

First of all, I must say this property was very clean, cozy, and comfortable!!! The scenery was very calm and pleasant!! There happens to be a lot of history in the home by the artifacts on display for my fellow historians!! Overall, a beautiful stay in a beautiful home!!✌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Comfortable & clean country setting

The hosts’ J & J were easy to communicate w/ & very kind. Kind enough to leave us w/ snacks, fresh eggs, honey & a clean comfortable environment. My mother & I enjoy visiting w/ my son to celebrate his birthday weekend, before he goes to TBS. We would absolutely stay again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Nice!!!

This place is superb for relaxation and peace and quiet. It is as advertised and the kitchen is really well furnished. It was really clean and we have stayed in a lot of VRBO homes and this surpassed many of those. The hosts are super helpful and nice. We had a very enjoyable stay and would rate everything as a 10! Ann and Glenn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

VMI Tailgating

We booked a stay here because of the great proximity to VMI! We keep coming back because it is a little piece of Heaven on Earth. We have fallen in love with owners as well. They are humble and kind. Cannot wait to come back in November!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Quiet in the Country

This lovely house outside of Lexington, VA is wonderfully quiet. The owners totally have embraced the 1970s, so if like me you grew up then, the place really brings back memories. All the facilities that you would need, access to the river, and farmland all the way around. Just remember, it is eleven very curvy miles to get to town, so plan ahead your trip.s. Will most likely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie-Jo R.

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

Country Getaway

Great choice. The only inconvenience was the inability to use cell phone. Must have an I-phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P., Charlotte, NC

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

Great weekend stay

We had a great stay with my parents, spouse and 2 kids. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming in the river and took the bikes on a spin! The area is beautiful and there are lots of farms and green rolling pastures and fields. The fishing rods were an awesome bonus and the kids had fun trying to catch fish in the river. The house was immaculately maintained and so charming. We hiked the Chambers Ridge Trail one morning too and went to RoadMap Coffee Works (15 minutes). The owners were great hosts, we enjoyed the honey!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Lovely Get Away

Jenn & Jason were welcoming and accommodating. Made sure we had anything needed. Excellent Wifi. Thank you guys so much for that delicious local honey! Our favorite room was the back sunroom which felt like we were sitting in a treehouse --- Beautiful view of trees, garden flowers, and fun chicken antics (awesome chicken coop)! Access to the river and the kayaks were a huge plus. Nearby Lexington is a great town with a lot of history. Enjoyed our visit to the Natural Bridge, too. Overall, a great stay. Many thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great amenities

We enjoyed our stay 100% It’s not the fanciest or most up to date place ever so if that’s what you’re looking for this isn’t it. But for the same price or cheaper than a hotel room you get an entire house in a quiet area, full kitchen two baths, lots of puzzles and board games. The owners provide bicycles, kayaks and fishing gear witch was awesome even if you have it at home you don’t have to lug it with you. The river is nice and there’s chairs and a picnic table down there so you can relax. The owners live next door and are very accommodating if you need anything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025