Title: Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33547485&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin Family-friendly cabin with a sauna and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin ![Exterior - Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin (Independence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547500/33547485/16fbbd83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin (Independence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547500/33547485/39403c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin (Independence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547500/33547485/fcb7dcdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin (Independence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547500/33547485/0bdb834e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin (Independence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547500/33547485/e07df405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape summer's heat in Big Ridge Retreat, a rustic log cabin surrounded by pine forests and fields with dramatic vistas over a broad valley and three Mt ranges. Prepare delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen, unwind in the cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace or enjoy dinner under the stars on warm evenings. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101527 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Dryer - Fireplace - Parking available - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin Spectacular views! Escape summer's heat in this rustic log cabin and enjoy its modern amenities and dramatic vistas over a broad valley and three Mt ranges. Surrounded by pine forests and fields, you will most likely see deer, cows and wild turkeys and hear owls. Bring your hiking shoes, s’more makings and some good books to enjoy in this tranquil, beautiful setting. Prepare delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen. The dining room provides a perfect setting for meals or enjoy dinner under the stars. After a day of endless outdoor exploration, unwind in the cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy board games, watch your favorite movies, or simply soak up the tranquility of the cabin's rustic charm. The log cabin inside features a 2-story vaulted ceiling, dramatic fireplace and rough-hewn plank walls and ceiling in the living room. Local vintage antiques decorate the living room walls. Outside the whole family can enjoy large rocks for climbing, a tire swing, hammock and an amazing firepit with logs for seating. Temperatures at the cabin's 4,000 feet elevation are typically about 8 degrees cooler than in lower-elevation Independence, VA, just 8 miles away. And Independence typically has 8-degree lower temperatures than lower-elevation Piedmont locations such as Charlotte, NC, some 124 miles to the south. Fires in the inside fireplace in July and August are many times desirable. NEW!! Big Ridge Retreat is pleased to offer a new add-on spa package. While we will still provide the same affordable nightly prices, we are happy to announce a package with a new infrared sauna, massage table, full-sized billiard/ping-pong table and a hot tub (great for star gazing). Further info available upon request. Situated close to Jefferson National Forest with its hiking trails (9 miles), New River Campground for canoeing or tubing (12 miles), Grayson Highlands State Park (Mt. Rogers - 13 miles) and the VA Creeper Bike Trail (42 miles), the cabin provides a base for scenic trips to numerous festivals, antique shops and outdoor recreational opportunities. Alternatively, you can rock on the front porch and absorb the ever-changing and spectacular views. Nearby Attractions: • White Top Mountain Ramp Festival: 3rd Sunday in May • Grayson County Fiddlers' Convention: 4th Saturday in June • Independence Parade and Fireworks – July 4th - 15 minutes • Grayson County Agricultural Fair – early August – 13 minutes • Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention – 2nd weekend in August – 30 min • Fries' Fiddlers' Convention: 3rd Saturday in August • Ag & Art Adventure – Early Sept. – starts at Old Courthouse – 15 minutes • Grayson Highlands Fall Festival: 4th Saturday in September • Elk Creek Apple Butter Festival: 2nd Saturday in October • White Top Mountain Molasses Festival: 2nd Sunday in October • Independence Farmers Market and Craft Fair – 3 seasons – 15 minutes • Matthews Living History Farm Museum – year-round events – 33 Minutes • Wild ponies of Mt Rogers National Recreation Area – year-round – 40 minutes • New River Campground and Canoe - https://www.canoeingthenew.com/river-trips • Old Courthouse History Museum – year-round – 15 minutes Our guests are best at describing the experience: • The cabin is special. It’s located in a beautiful area of Virginia that provides solitude in nature while also being 15 minutes from a nice grocery store. We appreciated the well-stocked kitchen with nice cookware and kitchen tools. We spent a day on the property enjoying the view, walking through the fields to find even more splendid views, and having a cozy fire in the comfortable cabin. The next two days we rode the Virginia Creeper trail and hiked with wild ponies in Grayson Highlands State Park. Anne was responsive to all inquiries and provided all the information we needed for our trip. - April 2022 • 100 percent awesomeness!!! We loved the cabin and property kitchen was well supplied. Being from Florida we had a beautiful fire burning almost all week. Great family time. We hope to return one day - April 2021 • Views are unreal as are the chipmunks, dear, cows, turkeys, hawks and many, many rabbits. The weather was amazing, no bugs or skeeter's. Who would think you would need a fire in July. - July 2020 • What a beautiful and peaceful property it was so relaxing and the children loved taking walks, swinging on the tire swing, running around in the yard, sitting on the big rock, making some wars at night and exploring the Woods thank you for sharing. • What amazing views, the fresh mountain air and the picturesque cabin were the perfect escape for our family. Our kids’ favorite part was the tire swing and we all enjoyed fires in the fireplace and in the fire pit. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 Spectacular views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin Cabin ## 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%7C36.68857%2C-81.23047&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A4VNkGnODaCCHC1rAEOxQnEPA3U=) Independence, VA #### What's nearby - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area \- 12 min drive \- 14.8 km - New River State Park \- 29 min drive \- 39.3 km - Oak Hill Academy \- 30 min drive \- 41.0 km - Grayson Highlands State Park \- 36 min drive \- 37.7 km - Stone Mountain State Park \- 43 min drive \- 55.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Elk Creek Valley Diner - ‬20 min drive - ‪Echo Ridge Observatory - ‬16 min drive - ‪Valley Diner - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ciro's Pizza & Subs - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin? ### What time is check-out at Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin? ### Where is Spectacular mountain views at 4000 ft from a secluded log cabin located? ## Have a question? 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