Title: 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. Cottage in Alton with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. ![Dining - 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81800000/81794500/81794464/833300af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81800000/81794500/81794464/647a172c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81800000/81794500/81794464/47d580c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81800000/81794500/81794464/38aba7cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. (Alton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81800000/81794500/81794464/7ee31fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Breakfast available - Barbecue grill - 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. ### 10 minutes from VIR. Great bass fishing! Rustic cottage on large private pond. 10 minutes from Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in rural southern Virginia. Serene and rustic cottage on the edge of the woods overlooking a private 13-acre pond. (Additional Information can be seen on the Villa Cathedral site https://www.villacathedral.com/merrybrook) You will want to share the experience with a group of your best friends or your family. If you are here for an event at VIR, you can unwind from your day and relax to the sounds of nature all around while rocking in the chair on the covered porch or in the yard under the stars. Bring your fishing rod and enjoy casting your line and reeling in a few largemouth bass if you are so inclined. As you sit quietly, you will start to see the local wildlife characters appear.. the woodpeckers, owls, hawks, herons, geese, ducks, deer, otters, beaver, turkeys... Merrybrook Cottage is also ideal for small group retreats, writers retreats, and reunions. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house with 6 beds and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional rooms are available at Villa Cathedral B&B at Williamson Farm on the adjoining property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,500 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34330300/34330263/10dc2bb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Family Lakehouse w/ Dock, Deck, Patio, Views Semora - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=34330263&PinnedHotelID=34330263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109391600/109391505/901d0aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic home, Sleeps 10, VIR 2 miles,Hyco lake 8 mi., Fire Pit, Historic Milton Milton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=109391505&PinnedHotelID=109391505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102388600/102388537/63a5052f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Getaway, Private Dock, Porch, and Fishing! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 3486dd1a-cb7a-4e15-b6cb-9eb28350389c ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.54526%2C-79.12338&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kOYvKq5WkRZM2XvuDPYEK5iwNIY=) Alton, VA #### What's nearby - Hyco Lake \- 14 min drive \- 8.4 km - Dan River Soapworks \- 19 min drive \- 14.8 km - Virginia International Raceway \- 22 min drive \- 14.5 km - Danville's Riverwalk Trail \- 29 min drive \- 34.4 km - Caesars Virginia Casino \- 35 min drive \- 41.9 km #### Getting around - Danville Station - 27 min drive - Danville, VA (DAN-Danville Regional) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Aunt Millie's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Pagoda Restaurant @ VIR - ‬20 min drive - ‪Buoy’s Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive - ‪Lake Side At Hyco - ‬15 min drive - ‪Oak Tree Tavern - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 10 minutes from VIR. 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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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris N. May 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home, Fantastic Hosts We came down for an event at VIR. The hosts were fantastic and the home was lovely. Will be back! ##### Chris N. 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