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Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow

Escape to tranquility with river views as your backdrop. Recharge with local brews or tee off at nearby golf courses for an unforgettable retreat.

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow

Welcome to our quaint cottage situated on 5 acres fronting the beautiful Buffalo River in Nelson County, Virginia! This one bedroom retreat is just a few short miles off Highway 29 providing the perfect base camp for exploring local eateries and breweries, or simply spend lazy days unwinding and listening to the water wash over boulders.

We are perfectly located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, Virginia. There are many area attractions just a short distance from our cottage such as Wintergreen resort, Camp Trapezeum, LOCK N , Crabtree Falls, and Devil’s Backbone!

Let us share our small getaway with you! Come join us!

Hot words: Liberty University, University of Virginia, Sweet Briar College, Lynchburg University, Randolph College, Brew Ridge Trail, LOCK N, Wintergreen Resort, Nelson County, Amherst County, Camp Trapezeum, beer tours, wine tours, Appomattox Courthouse, Poplar Grove Golf Course, Winton Country Club, river, fishing, golf, waterfront.

Property manager

Lori & Todd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Amherst, VA

What's nearby

  • Rebec Vineyards - 10 min drive
  • Lovingston Winery - 13 min drive
  • Sweet Briar College - 20 min drive
  • Lake Nelson - 21 min drive
  • James River State Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Amherst Corner & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ann's Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toy Town Carry Out - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sale Golf Carts - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rebec Vineyards, James River, and Blue Mountain Barrel House. Lovingston Winery and Winton Country Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Get out of the city and enjoy the country life at the Buffalo River Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Great location, wonderful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts ad property were fantastic! My wife, son, and I had a relaxing and recharging weekend stay here on the river. We hiked crabtree falls, and from there the only entertainment we needed was listening to the sounds of the river behind us as we enjoyed our stay. The home was cozy, the screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee and late night talking, and the backyard feels like its own campground, where you can fish, wade in the river, and cook s'mores over the campfire. It was a very peaceful and relaxing bungalo, and everything we needed to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Tye River
This was the perfect spot to spend my birthday weekend with my husband. The cabin was beautiful and cozy. The river was peaceful. Great property and amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful oasis
Lori and Todd were fantastic hosts! The house was super clean, the amenities were better than described, and this was the perfect bungalow for a weekend getaway. We will definitely look to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

raymond p.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Restful Place
We enjoyed the view and watching the birds come by the bird feeder each day. We got some much needed rest and relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela s., ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
little details
Great place to say would stay again if in the area. Appreciated the attention to the little details!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River House
Beautiful property and perfect little house with large and very comfortable screened in porch for taking in the river view if you’re not sitting around the fire pit. Convenient location to whatever your wanting to do. The host provides five star service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
It was quiet, serene, scenery was beautiful. Those four days were not enough. We especially enjoyed the screen in porch. We would consider renting the cottage again, it is a gem, tucked in the forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to relax!
My husband and I wanted to get away to relax. Lori and Todd went above and beyond...gave us so much info on places to go. Had several storms and river was high, but Todd gave my husband a lot of info on fishing spots nearby. House is perfect and the large screened porch was perfect! We would highly recommend and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buffalo River
This little bungalow was just what I needed for a nice quiet getaway. I will be back. A great experience. I can’t wait to bring my family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Crozet, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the bungalow
My husband and I stayed had a great weekend stay at the bungalow. It was very clean and peaceful. The screened in porch is great for the hot and buggy Virginia summers. The central AC and wifi were also a treat. One thing to note is that if you are driving back at night make sure you have your GPS on, the road is dark and winding and you can easily miss the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M., Orange, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
My husband and I stayed for a few days right after our wedding. We had a great time!! Super quiet and peaceful little spot. Adorable little house which had everything we needed and then some. We appreciated the WiFi so we could keep in touch with our families. The river was awesome! My husband even caught a fish! We definitely hope to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
My wife and I have a great stay. The pictures do not do the property justice. The screened back porch is huge, overlooking the backyard down to the river. The house itself was immaculate clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The location offers peace and quiet, with easy access to nearby hiking and breweries. We may have to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
From the moment you arrive on the well treed property you feel like you’re in a little bit of paradise. The back of the property leads down to the river flowing by and the sound of the water rushing over the rocks gives a very pleasant place to relax next to the fire pit. The well appointed bungalow is wonderfully appointed with a fishing and outdoor theme and it’s so comfortable and inviting. Makes you just want to move in. Lori and Todd we’re so easy to contact by phone or text just to give a heads up of our arrival and departure. Everything could not have gone smoother or better. I couldn’t recommend this place anymore than to say I would gladly go back there every weekend! Dr. Rick
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim and Matt
The place is so pretty, well stocked kitchen including coffee and essentials for guests, clean, screened in porch, creek side, lovely sound of moving water, fire pit with everything needed for your enjoyment. Not far from many hiking trails and breweries. Great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Page P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
This stay was just what I was looking for: simple process, clean, beautiful scenery, and peaceful :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Perfect for a getaway from the city!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories
Fireflies, smores, and a tranquil stream created an atmosphere for both me and my grandchild. What a beautiful place to explore and make memories together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great weekend
This was our second stay at this great little getaway spot, and once again, it did not disappoint. Start to finish and top to bottom, everything about the house and property were perfect for what we wanted - a simple and quiet getaway with a chance to fully relax and enjoy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Riverside get away
We stayed here for our wedding anniversary and loved sitting by the fire listening to the river babble away! The back porch/deck is the place to be as well. It's close to nearby eateries, breweries/wineries and just what we needed to get away from it all. Owners were super nice and very responsive to questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
We enjoyed the time we spent at your property. The screened-in porch was my favorite place. I loved listening to the river and God's nature as I sat out there. I even took a nap on the porch on Sunday! The place was very clean and perfect for my husband and I. Thank you, Lori and Todd, for sharing your property with us. God bless you both!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much Needed Relaxation
Our family stayed here for a few days to take a break and just relax. The house is located quite a ways off the main road, but it's worth the drive once you get there. The house is very quiet and peaceful, and the back porch is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, eat dinner, or play games. I truly enjoyed my morning coffee on the porch as I listened to the sounds of nature. We went tubing with James River Runners, which is about an hour away and explored Appomattox Court House, which is about 30 minutes away. The rest of the time we just relaxed at the house and played games or relaxed. The house is clean and some drinks/snacks are provided. There are also several games and movies available. We had a great time and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend getaway
My husband and I had a wonderful weekend getaway for our 1 year wedding anniversary! The house was beautiful, clean, and peaceful. Would definitely go back for some more r&r
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
We had a wonderful stay. We were looking for somewhere quite to unplug and the bungalow was just that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend get away
Very cosy, great front porch. We spent most of our time on the front porch watching the water and geese.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022