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A red cabin with a stone facade, large windows, and a front porch with outdoor seating. - Bear Necessities (Vesuvius)
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden flooring, and a kitchen area with bar stools. - Bear Necessities (Vesuvius)
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools. - Bear Necessities (Vesuvius)
A wooden dining table with a wine bottle, a candle labeled "WINE," and a cheese platter. - Bear Necessities (Vesuvius)
A lodge with a red exterior, a porch with outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest. - Bear Necessities (Vesuvius)
Bear Necessities provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Bear Necessities

  • Cozy Cabin minutes from Lexington or minutes from the Parkway, Endless Trails for hiking, hunting, creek for fishing along the entire property. 22 Acres of wooded property with trails to walk. Creek frontage with areas to relax with Fire Pitts & Gas/propane grill.

    Entire Home but property may have other guest using creek.

    Extra Amenities are Available for a fee
    *Stocked Creek for Fishing (certain times a year)
    *Stock Refrigerator with meals to eat from JJ's Meat Shak Restaurant
    Look up jjsmeatshak.com "Feed Yer Folks" for options or message any questions.

    Minutes from Historic Downtown Lexington, The Virginia Horse Center, and Blueridge Parkway.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Vesuvius, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boxerwood Gardens and Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve, while George C. Marshall Museum and Lee Chapel and Museum are cultural highlights. Stonewall Jackson Grave and Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Vesuvius travel guide
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VA, Vesuvius

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with dense green forests and rocky outcrops.
    George Washington National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large building with a castle-like facade, two flags, and a statue in front.
    Virginia Military Institute
    25 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Virginia Horse Center
    26 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Washington and Lee University
    26 min drive - 25.6 km
  • VMI Museum
    26 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    24 min drive
  • Mountain View Farm Products
    27 min drive
  • Leisure Time Bar and Grill
    28 min drive
  • Oog for the best

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Necessities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Necessities?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Necessities located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Glen Maury Park and Southern Virginia University. Virginia Military Institute is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Bear Necessities Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

Such a wonderful getaway with excellent provisions! We loved the privacy, comfy accommodations, and overall experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just a beautiful stay

The setting says it all!! It’s the lovely spot you will wish for! The creek is perfect for children to play in and the walk through the woods is gorgeous! The cabin was very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our time here very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful mountain cabin

The property was well maintained, clean, and in a quiet secluded location with a creek running nearby. A few other cabins are on the property, but it was a peaceful location for a short weekend get away with the family. Kids loved playing in the creek, we were greeted by the neighborhood dog, and ventured out to all the hot spots in the area. Hosts were responsive and very friendly. Will definitely look into a stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tranquility

You could not ask for a more beautiful setting. The fall colors as a backdrop to this great cabin were stunning. The house is beautifully and comfortably decorated. We loved the outdoor gas fire table. This is our second stay and we will be back. We recommended this home for any VMI family as it is a quick beautiful drive to post and a peaceful respite for your cadet, with a permit if course.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great property

Everything we needed for enjoyable weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Property Great Location

What a great holiday..thank you for making us feel at home❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home base…

We loved Bear Necessities! We used it for a base camp during W&L graduation week. Our family loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

This cabin has everything you could need to get away. My kids played in the creek out front of the cabin. It was a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

This was a beautiful cabin with access to the creek. The cabin was well stocked with linens and was very tidy. Internet was great for the location! The owner was quick to respond when we had questions about the heat. Overall, it was an excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

We loved this property! The cabin is super clean and very cute - the pictures don’t do it justice. Remote getaway for folks looking for some peace and quiet. Lovely breweries and vineyards nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway

Could not have asked for a better stay. Pictures did not do it justice. Beautiful place with everything you need. Absolutely wonderful in every way. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fly fishing fun vacation

We had a wonderful time. The house was “bleary” cheerful and so comfortable. The setting was peaceful and the stream so close. Caught some native trout and had such a restful vacation. We plan on a return trip in the autumn. Thank you!! And the food was delectable!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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lovely cabin in the forest

This is just the place we needed to get away and spend quality time with kids & nature. Fishing, hiking, and 4x4. The cabin had everything we needed and was very comfortable and decorated so nice. The area surrounding the cabin was beautiful; we spent loads of time outside at the fire pit one night and fishing all around the stream just steps from door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Home

We were so happy with everything about our stay at Bear Necessities. This is a beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean home. It is nestled in the woods and has a beautiful outdoor gathering space with a gas grill, fire pit table and dining table. An easy beautiful drive to Lexington (25 minutes, but seemed faster) made it perfect for Parents Weekend at VMI.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Cabin getaway!

This beautiful cabin exceeded our expectations. The pictures don’t do it justice. Two sets of families in one home and we had everything we needed from king-size bed, additional two comfy large pull out beds in two separate rooms for privacy, fully stocked kitchen, extra toiletries, and plenty of linen and blankets. The propane gas fireplace was the highlight of our evenings. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Such a BEARY wonderful place!

This cabin in the woods was perfect for our family as we were in Lexington celebrating my son's graduation from VMI. The kitchen had everything we needed, including spices for our hamburgers :) Linens were clean and comfy. The outdoors was amazing! Sitting outside while listening to the creek was very relaxing. Despite the fact that you won't have a cell signal, there is wifi and a landline. I wish I had found this place earlier because we would have definitely stayed here on football weekends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay!

A beautiful property in a beautiful part of the world. The house is charming and comfortable and the host is immediately responsive to any questions you might have. Definitely worth a visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding stay!

The cabin is WAY nicer than the photos. Everything was clean, convenient, and well maintained, with spotless bathrooms and kitchen and luxurious linens. The grounds around the house are well tended and the creek is delightful. A neighbor’s dog accompanied us on walks and helped socialize our anxious rescues. Although it was just the two of us, this house would also be perfect for a family with kids. The internet was as good as promised and we were able to work and attend video meetings. There’s a shortcut to the Blue Ridge Parkway if you turn right from the house with excellent hiking. I wish we were going back next weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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2022 get away

My husband and I along with our yellow Lab wanted a nice remote getaway near water. The cabin was everything we asked for and more. The dog couldn't stay away from the creek. We have never slept so well. The owner was very welcoming and helpful, It was a great mini vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice secluded getaway

Nice secluded vacation for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome !!

Great house , very clean , amazing location, house is an experience in itself . We will be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect family getaway

Our family enjoyed fishing in the front yard, tubing and exploring the area. Perfect trip for our family and we enjoyed visiting the caverns nearby and the safari park. Great spring break trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!

Well appointed and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Easter stay

Very nice cabin, amenities and area! Look forward to going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mountain getaway spot

This is a must stay, if you are looking to get away from it all. The property, creek and house were better than the pictures. Host was really nice in helping us get to the property. Beautiful views all around. House and property have all you would need or want to stay in comfort inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022