Family-friendly holiday rentals in James River

Our stay was private and cozy. Loved the hot tub. No spiders inside, unlike the last place I stayed at.

Great spot for our family of six. Plenty of space for the kids and dogs to roam. After hiking the hot tub was a big hit. Easy access to SNP and caverns. River access lot was great for fishing but there was an experience with a neighbor. Be mindful of the white posts that are near the sign on the river lot for fox creek lodge. The posts don’t go all the way to the water but those posts denote separate property although there is no sign saying so. When my son was fishing three feet inside that on the rocks in the water, the very vocal neighbor came down to the road and threatened to call the cops on us and yelled pretty aggressively as he continued to walk towards us. It seemed like a strange escalation on his part when we immediately got my son on the other side of the post as soon as he yelled that it was private property. Just a note of caution, as we didn’t go down to the river after that because the guy left us feeling a little unsettled. No fault on this Airbnb at all.

We had a really nice time at the cabin. Everything was laid out very nicely and was ready for us the moment we arrived. The space is beautiful and right on the lake. It was extremely peaceful to sit in the large screened deck and hang out with the stunning lake in view. Hope to stay here again some day!

My family and I loved this air bnb! It was private, clean and had everything that we needed. Loved the fire pit and the hot tub, beds were comfy and towels were soft. Great communication with the owners. If you are looking for a nice get away with lots of privacy and to be able to relax this place is it! If we are ever in the area again would love to stay in this beautiful cabin in the woods.

First of all, Kate is a fantastic hostess. She was very accommodating, welcoming and communicative. I greatly appreciated her hospitality. The property is gorgeous and peaceful. It is like a peaceful spa oasis home away from home. You can find comfort in every room. The hot tub is glorious to soak in while staring at the nighttime sky or for watching the sunset. There is practically no light or noise pollution. You can hear the creek down the hill flowing. Most of your neighbors are cows grazing in a field down the drive or an adorable family of foxes on the property. It is a perfect spot to just get away, relax and enjoy a natural setting tucked away in a hillside. Kate has mindfully ensured guests have almost anything you may need to prepare meals in the kitchen. Also plenty of towels and linens. You are about a 15-20 minute drive away from everything C-Ville has to offer. Perfect distance to have access to all you may need and to have peace and quiet. Truly a wonderful spot.

This place in the mountains is BEAUTIFUL! I wanted to stay longer. I was there for my graduation from Liberty University. It was about an hour away, but it worked for me because the property was large enough to house all of my family and friends. Jennifer was VERY responsive. The kitchen was amazing. There is a Food Lion about 6 minutes away down the hill, and restaurants. My grandsons and niece loved the outdoor play area. My husband loved the fire pit. I loved sitting on the porch on the swing. We LOVED that there were plenty of outlets! THANK YOU for hosting us! We will be back! Dr. Beth Dickens & Family

We had such a lovely weekend at the yurt with our kids (10 and 5). Being surrounded by the woods and mountains is so peaceful. We cooked all our meals in the well stocked kitchen and the kids enjoyed the loft area. Beds were comfortable and hot tub was a treat. My kids said we should give the place 8 stars (out of 5!).

May 20, 2025- May 25, 2025 What a wonderful escape! Coming from the fast pace life in Florida, this charming Virginia farmhouse was the perfect retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful weather, peaceful scenery, and all the wildlife that surrounded us. The hot tub was an amazing bonus just what we needed to unwind. One funny surprise there’s a motion sensor sprinkler outback that gave us quite the wake up-Call when we got too close-Definitely a memorable moment! This stay was everything we hoped for and more. The owners were kind enough to bring us flowers because part of our trip was due to a recent loss in the family the extra thought truly meant a lot. We highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. —The Farris family.

This location at SML is great! Its close to everything including the water. I spent most of my evenings during my stay sitting on the dock and just enjoying the quiet and the scenery. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend renting a boat and just relaxing on the water. This was a great and complaint free experience.

A small group of friends and I stayed at Anne’s place for our best friends wedding. Needless to say, this was the perfect spot. Anne’s place was utterly beautiful and peaceful. The house was so cozy and quaint, the family photos on the wall that depicted the home from a different generation made our stay that much more special. We felt so at home and it was the perfect place to unwind and celebrate our friend. Anne went above and beyond by providing us with fresh eggs, juices, and a variety of other breakfast items. Cooking in the rustic kitchen was hands down our favorite part! 10/10 would recommend staying at Anne’s place!

What a supremely unique experience to stay on a houseboat on the water! Capt Ron is so friendly and helpful, and his GiaMaria provided a truly special night for us! Private, peaceful, spacious and a beautiful setting for a relaxing getaway. We'll definitely be back!

Very cozy Airbnb that felt like you were in the country with a nice big beautiful yard but right around the block are the stores! Kinda made me wanna look for a place to buy even though not a city girl. Me and my 3 large dogs enjoyed the stay and it was perfect for what I needed and priced just right! I love that you can close and lock the gate and let the babies run free for a quick potty or play! Thanks again yall!

No cell service. No Wi-Fi. Pure bliss! This is a truly special place where I felt I finally found the peace I needed. There were beautiful places to walk on the property with magical winding trails and multiple bodies of water to visit along the way. There was a fully set up kitchen with everything you would need to cook your meals. The views were beautiful and the kinds of birds and horses were all that ever greeted our ears each morning. I wish I could have stayed here for the rest of my life! If you love the outdoors, great local spots to eat (the old dairy and Gristmill were divine), horses and dogs, hot springs to soak in.. THIS IS GONNA BE HEAVEN FOR YOU!

Beautiful and peaceful. Enjoyed the lush green surroundings and watching the bunnies and deer. Felt secluded but was well marked so we had no problems finding it. The place had everything we needed for a short stay.

The Bungalow was perfect for what I was looking for which was a quiet space for reflection ... essentially a personal retreat. Couldn't have asked for a better accommodation. The backyard was an oasis and just lovely (as was the entire house, but the backyard ... chef's kiss! Lynne was super friendly and accommodating. I'll be back!

Great place!! Great yard for our pup to play in and very peaceful place to stay.

Cozy, peaceful, idyllic, and serene escape. We loved it! Our dog loved it too; sorry that she barked at the horses constantly. We really enjoyed all the extra snacks too.!

Absolutely loved our stay at Brad's! Place was clean, check-in and checkout was easy, and Brad was super nice. Would definitely stay again ❤️

Cute little place on a stunningly beautiful property! Our host was always responsive. We'd love to come back!

beautiful mountain top and away from the hustle and bustle. The place was very clean and peaceful, but the oven temp was a little off other then taht the place was perfect.

A lovely view of the lake! Our Airbnb was extremely clean. I appreciated the attention to detail & cleanliness in the kitchen items, fridge/filtered water & bathrooms. Would visit again!

We loved our stay at this condo in Wintergreen. The condo was beautifully furnished. Very clean. And the views from the balcony are unbelievable. Since it was spring, it was very quiet which we enjoyed. The mountains were so lush and green. The host responded to any questions within minutes. Check out was a breeze. We will be booking again!

Staying with Mr Jane was a pleasure. The location was perfect, the apartment was cozy and spotless. The place was well-equipped and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. This is a peaceful downstairs apartment with private entry and beautiful backyard with swimming pool. Mrs Jane was always available to answer our questions. unforgettable experience! Highly recommended!" 

It was a pleasure staying there because it was quiet and in a beautiful setting. We loved the decor. I wish we had had time to play pool in the billiard room.