Family-friendly vacation rentals in Nelson County

Cozy Mountain Cabin

Snuggled in the Blue Ridge. Secluded from the crowds. Experience your visit in an authentic log cabin. Spacious sleeping loft. Perfect romantic escape, friends getaway, or personal retreat. Workout area/sitting room. Fresh eggs (in season), wine, tea, coffee. 1G Internet, SMART TV. A/C. Less than 2 miles to Devil's Backbone and Bold Rock. Minutes from App. Trail, Wintergreen Resort, breweries, wineries, cideries, restaurants, horseback riding, hiking trails, outdoor concerts, & antique shopping.

Spacious Tiny Home Close to Wine, Beer & Mountains

A six-figure tiny home in the epicenter of VA's Brew Ridge Trail. FORBES listed this model as the most beautiful tiny house in the world. "Big Tiny", built in 2017, is a luxurious retreat that is huge on both character and amenities. This handcrafted home boasts a full-sized kitchen private bedroom, cozy sleeping loft, 2 large screen TVs, and full bath with tub. With a cathedral ceiling and walls of windows, this Escape Traveler XL is the flagship offering of the premiere tiny home builder.

The Cottage at Spindle Hill: an Artist’s Farm

Relax and unwind in this fabulous handcrafted cottage— every detail has been considered! Beautiful mountain setting on small, historical farm just off Blue Ridge Parkway, the heart of Virginia wine country. Deep, hand-built cedar hot-tub. Minutes to the Appalachian Trail and Wintergreen resort. An easy walk to public trails, Devil's Backbone Brewery and Bold Rock Cidery. Beautiful gardens, hammocks, featured in design blogs. High-speed fiber internet. Library. Hens. Miniature Goats. EV Charger.

Catrock Cabin and Open Heart Inn

This cozy and charming cabin was originally built as a country store in 1930 and has been updated with all the modern comforts. NEW in 2025- bathroom fully renovated with walk-in tiled shower! The cabin has a front porch perfect for sunset, back deck with gas grill, full kitchen, king bed, queen sofa bed, mountain views, and ten acres to explore. Come unplug and get away from it all! Tucked away on the “quiet” side of the famous route 151, we are minutes from trails, breweries, and more!

Pre-Civil War Log Cabin w Sauna, Hot tub & Firepit

3 Sisters Cabin is an historic, pre-Civil War log cabin; one of only a few surviving 2-story log cabins along Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. 3 Sisters is the only VA property featured in "The Top 100 Most Beautiful Rustic Vacation Properties in North America". We invite you to relax and recharge in the cabin, sauna and hot tub because you deserve it! Lay in the comfy QUEEN sized bed to stargaze at the beautifully lit sky through the skylight. Two TWIN beds as well. Sleeps 4.

Luxe Yurt w/Hot Tub in the Heart of the Blue Ridge

Experience glamping, Blue Ridge style. Our luxury yurt is located at the top of a small hill, in the center of a 70 acre farmstead surrounded by natural beauty. Night Archer Farm is located off a quiet country road in Afton, Nelson County. It is private, but not remote. You are close to the Brew Ridge trail, wineries, breweries, skiing at Wintergreen, Blue Mountain Brewery, Devil's Backbone, golf, hiking, or driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike directly from the Yurt up into the mountains!

The Bungalow at Afton Mountain Retreat by Veritas

Welcome to The Bungalow at Afton Mountain Retreat in the heart of Brewery Trail/Route 151, Vineyard country and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Bungalow is located 1/4th mile from Veritas Vineyard. It is within 10 minutes to every brewery, vineyard, distillery and cidery along Route 151 Crozet, 1 mile from the newly opened Blue Ridge Tunnel and 20 minutes to Wintergreen Resort for winter fun! Completely remodeled and ready to spoil the best guests who simply want to unwind.

WOODLAND HIDEAWAY

A private apartment in the hills of Nelson County is located in an addition to the owner's rustic home. The property is surrounded by forest and stream with a mountain view. The Blue Ridge Mountains, the James River, Wintergreen, Infinity Downs , and Charlottesville are all within easy driving distance. A great rural location, perfect for nature lovers and birdwatchers. The owners are a resource for information on the area and can provide recommendations on attractions and activities.

The Sanctuary

Nature lovers paradise! Named "The Sanctuary" for the place you can UNPLUG, unwind & find your peace! Perched up high on nearly 60 acres- you are sure to get fresh air & the rest you are searching for! Only 4 miles to Wintergreen, 6 miles to Sherando lake and backs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway there are plenty of things to do OR just relax and enjoy the crickets & stars! With crazy careers, growing kids & constant hustle- everyone needs a hide out like this every now and then!