[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear Den Cottage Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86146700/86146630/w905h683x60y0-5632be0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86146700/86146630/w506h683x259y0-d305d5a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86146700/86146630/w505h683x260y0-3df0ec6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86146700/86146630/w506h683x259y0-17dda3e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86146700/86146630/w906h683x59y0-6ad35d33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene retreat at this cozy cottage, nestled along the tranquil Irish Creek. Unwind by the fireplace or enjoy outdoor living with a fire pit and outdoor bar. With great WiFi for working or streaming, you'll feel right at home in this fully-stocked kitchen with grill. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear Den Cottage Cozy Cottage minutes from Lexington or minutes from The Parkway, Endless trails for hiking, hunting with Creek for fishing along the entire property. Cottage sets along a Creek Branch heading into The Irish Creek. If your looking for a quiet getaway close to town this is your spot. This cottage shares creek with another Cabin we have Next Door (also Airbnb Bear Necessities) Outdoor Living at this cabin can't be beat, fire pit, must see wood fireplace, out door bar/window service from kitchen. The space This Cottage will have a stocked Kitchen with everything you need to prepare a meal, Grill to cook-out, All the comforts of Home. This property is approx.. 20 minutes from Lexington, 15 minutes to Buena Vista. No Cell phone service on property so you can really unwind. Great Wifi for working, or Streaming Extra Amenities are Available \*Stocked Refrigerator with meals to heat and eat Fresh Smoked BBQ from JJ's Meat Shak from Steaks to Smoked Chicken the possibilities are Endless Checkout our Restaurant JJ's Meat Shak-Buena Vista Guest access This Cabin is located on 22 Acres. Privately owned Wooded property with 4/10 of a mile of Trout Stream. (Trout Hatchery Onsite with Private Stocking Options. Whether you love to fish or just relax by the creek this is a Gorgeous area with endless things to do from hiking, fishing, horseback riding, ATV Trails, picnicking and more. Other things to note This Cabin is located on 22 Acres. Privately owned Wooded property with 4/10 of a mile of Trout Stream(Fish Hatchery on site for stocking Options) Whether you love to fish or just relax by the creek this is a Gorgeous area with endless things to do from hiking, fishing, horseback riding, ATV Trails, picnicking and more. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### 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 - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42663700/42663700/36e221c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bear Necessities Vesuvius - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=42663700&PinnedHotelID=42663700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97084600/97084501/b4ec5628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bud's Place, Southern Charm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Fairfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=97084501&PinnedHotelID=97084501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19438000/19437983/e54b5c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Windymile Cabin for Rent Near Lexington Va. 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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 Located in Vesuvius, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Woodson's Mill and Lee Chapel and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Stonewall Jackson Grave and Boxerwood Gardens. Staunton Railroad Station and Beverley Cigar Store are also worth visiting. [Visit our Vesuvius travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Vesuvius.dx6054268) [View more Vacation homes in Vesuvius](https://www.expedia.ca/Vesuvius-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6054268-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.904667,-79.2005&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gckfFbzkbN%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBS%40QBS%40SBSBQBSBQDSBQDSDQBSDQFQDQDOFSFQDOFQFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMJMHOJMHMJMJKHMLKHMLKJKJKJKLIJKLILILKLGJILGLILINELGLGLGNGLENELELENCNELCNCNCLCNCNALANCNAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%40N%40NBLBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLFLDNHJHLFLHLFLJJHLHLJJHLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJLFLJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFNFPHNFPFPDNFPDRFNDPDPDPDRDPBRDPBRDP%40RBPBRBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FPARCRARAPCRCRCRCPAREPCREPCREPEREPEPEPGNERGPENGPGPINGPGNINGNINGNINILKNGLKLINKLILKLKJKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKHMJMFMHMFKHOHMDMFMFOFMFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEMEOGMGMGMGOEMIMIMGKIMGMKMIMIKKMIKKKKKKMKIMMKIMKKKMIMKMIOKMIMIOIMIOIOGOIOGOIOGQGOGQGQEOGQGSEOEQGQEQCSEQESCQESCQCSCQCSASCSAQCSASASAQ%3FSASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9MkM76YW3CebtzdD99mkY9F-jSo=) Vesuvius, VA ### What's nearby - Crabtree Falls - 17 min drive - 18.7 km - Virginia Horse Center - 24 min drive - 34.6 km - Virginia Military Institute - 25 min drive - 34.6 km - Washington and Lee University - 26 min drive - 35.3 km - Wintergreen Resort - 39 min drive - 39.5 km ### Getting around - Staunton Station - 25 min drive - Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 41 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nathans Hot Dogs - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Den Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Bear Den Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bear Den Cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bear Den Cottage located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from George Washington National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rockbridge Vineyard and 12 Ridges Vineyard. Crabtree Falls is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear Den Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigid G. Nov 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin in the woods All of the small touches at this amazing property did not go unnoticed! We had a great stay ##### Brigid G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelley L. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet Wonderful property with everything you could ever need in a rental. Multiple properties on site so would be a great multi family vacation. Bring your creek shoes and take the gravel road beside the creek for a great spot to play in the creek. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Kelley L. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn M. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, quiet stay What a wonderful cabin! It is nestled in a private property with other cabins all with a bear theme. The property was everything we had hoped! We loved it and hope to go back some time. The fact that it allows dogs was crucial for us, so thank you for allowing us to bring along our furry family members. ##### Carolyn M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danelle K. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway Such a beautiful area! It’s a drive, however totally worth it. Internet worked great. It was so much fun bringing our dogs down to the creek. Would definitely recommend and come back! ##### Danelle K. 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