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Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove

Cottage in Salem with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Nestled at the foot of the mountain, Foot of the Mountain cottage offers a serene retreat. This cozy abode is perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with an Appalachian Trail entrance nearby and a private setting that boasts an outdoor fire pit with seating & dining.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove

Foot of the Mountain cottage has a perfect location, minutes from the Appalachian Trail and entrance to McAfees Knob and 15 minutes to downtown Roanoke. Sleeps 6, fully renovated, large bathroom with washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen, private setting, outdoor fire pit with seating & outdoor dining. Perfect for hikers or any outdoor enthusiast!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

Map
VA, Salem

What's nearby

  • Salem Civic Center - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Valley View Mall - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hollins University - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Berglund Center - 15 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 18 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 16 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Parkway Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sycamore Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove located?

Situated in Salem, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Jefferson National Forest, Roanoke College, and Dragons Tooth Trailhead. Longwood Park and Salem Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Fully Renovated Cottage - Minutes from Appalachian Trail & Carvins Cove Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property, private but close to town and great location being so close to hikes!! Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Very Nice Place

Everything was clean and as advertised. Close proximity to Roanoke and local hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really felt at home. It was clean & spacious. We loved it. Would happily return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ean C.

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

Perfect for our family of 6

Clean, easy to get in, comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., North Granby CT

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

Awesome location

Wonderful cabin, so new and clean. Ideal location for hiking Triple Crown and others. 15 minutes to breweries, restaurants etc. Quiet location. Fire pit was great addition. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Star B.

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

Beautiful Appalachian Getaway

We absolutely loved this private little home nestled in the beautiful mountains of Appalachia (but only 15 minutes to everything). Thank you for supplying Smores for the fire pit! There was a little bird nesting in the front door wreath and it was sooooo quiet outside at night. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

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

Cute Cabin

We had such a nice time! Everything we needed was right there. The cabin was super clean. The setting was perfect and so close to Salem. We enjoyed the firepit until we had a special visitor (a black bear)! Ha! Overall a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

College Orientation

The Cottage was perfect for our stay! It was very clean and nicely updated. The kitchen was well stocked. We missed out on using the fire pit due to it raining during our visit. It was very thoughtful to leave a supply for s’mores. I loved sitting on the rocking chairs on the covered porch. We saw deer every day! We even befriended the dog across the street who followed us home. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great short stay. With an amazing hike to mcAfee knob.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed in Salem right outside of Ranoke for the USA finals National Mnt Biking races for 2025. Location was quiet, clean, modern, nice small cottage set up for family of 4. Good sized front yard area for yard games. Beautiful rose bushes on side of house that had lots of birds and bees visit. Close enough to hiking or biking trails near by via short drive and just far enough away from city to have a quite outside of Ranoke city area.It was too hot for us to use the bonfire but did enjoy the front large covered porch with rocking chairs in early mornings and evenings. Even sat out on porch while it rained. Liked that there was on site washer and dryer to use for dirty clothes post muddy biking. Outdoor water hose available to wash off the bicycles post ride as well. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sankirna J.

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

Great stay

Had a great stay in Roanoke. It’s minutes away from the Mcafee Knob trailhead and 20 mins from Roanoke, VA. The property was great, chrck-in process was pretty smooth, and ample space to park 2 cars. There is also a firepit and we were graciously provided with firewood and some smores which we enjoyed after a day hike. I would definitely book again if I am back in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Great property and location

We loved the cottage. A great place and accommodations that we would return to. 2 mile drive to McAfee parking lot and 20 minutes to Roanoke. Decor and vibe is calming. It’s really clean, and well supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joan H.

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

Virginia

Nice place, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and close to all of our daily excursion. For the 3 rating on cleanness the outdoor furniture very dirty. Needed a good cleaning before able to use. The front and back. Also, all of the guests were the age of 65 and up and some grab rail in the shower would be nice and a mat for the tub. Please consider better quality of toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca N.

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

Perfect Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Extremely clean, perfect location, Loved the fire pit! We ate at the new place 3miles down the road called Hanging Rock Tavern, highly suggest them! And hiked McAfee Knob, which every single step was worth the view at the top. Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Nice house and location

House was very nice and clean. Located between Salem and Catawba. Close to McAfee Knob parking area. Host was very responsive. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great Location

Wonderful property. Had a nice stay. Was close enough to the great hiking locations and the city for dinner after. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Great Stay for Roanoke Graduation

The cabin was a great location for a graduation at Roanoke College. The fully stocked kitchen helped us have meals at the cabin instead of eating out. Everything was as advertised! We plan to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Heaven at the Foot of the Mountain

This was the perfect location to hike Virginia's Triple Crown. We were also very close to Carvin's Cove and Roanoke. Everything was updated and very clean. Great atmosphere too! We had a campfire almost every night with the wood that was provided to us. Sat in the rocking chairs on the front porch. Would stay here again! Highly recommend. Youtubers- Our Next Trail
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

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

Great stay great property.

Great stay great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Beautifully updated home with modern amenities, very nicely decorated and well stocked.

The property was beautiful with an amazing back patio and fire pit (although we didn’t get a chance to use the fire pit) it is something we will use next time. Very nicely decorated with new clean furnishings and the s’mores were a nice touch. This is a bit off the beaten path at first but then you get to enjoy the beauty of the birds singing in the mornings. There is also an amazing breakfast place just in town of Salem called Salem diner that serves amazing breakfast, recommend the eggs and biscuits with gravy. I’ve eaten at a lot of places in all my travels and probably the best biscuits and gravy I can remember. We enjoyed our stay and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid G., Towson, MD

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

Great Quiet Place

This was a great, up to date house. It was less than 10 minutes from Roanoke College and Salem. The neighbors are visible during the day but not close. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Cincinnati

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

Great get away!

This cozy cottage was a great get away! Close to expressway for getting around but still plenty of distance for quite time with a wooded tree line in the back and an attractive front porch for morning coffee. We were 2 adults + 2 teens for a softball tournament. Don’t rely on the couch for sleeping, it would be better to bring an air mattress. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Great experience!

We had a great stay. Would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Lovely cabin close to hiking trails

This was a beautiful cabin conveniently located by the McAfee Knob trailhead. We enjoyed the fire pit and s’mores!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023