Pet-friendly holiday rentals in James River

Heron Rock- Lakefront Cottage on Lake Chesdin

Enjoy peaceful lakefront living at Heron Rock Cottage, where you can stroll through the woods, swim or fish off the dock, paddle the lake in kayaks, or simply relax and enjoy the wildlife and beautiful sunsets. Situated on 6 acres in Dinwiddie County, this newly renovated cottage includes 2 bedrooms, full bath, full kitchen, living room with fireplace and private patio with dining area. Your stay includes full access to the grounds and dock and you are welcome to tie up a boat if you bring one.

Rustic Secluded Cabin at Whetstone Creek Farm

Unwind in your own forest retreat. Enjoy waking up in the king size bed to views of trees, a well appointed open floor plan, and a front porch made for sitting! Listen to rain on the tin roof or enjoy a bonfire in the fire pit after taking a stroll down 2 miles of wooded trails or wading in the creek. Stay connected with high speed wifi. Wildlife abounds on our woodland plant farm. Approximately 15 minutes from Ft. Barfoot, this is the perfect place to stay in Blackstone if you want to get away!

Cozy Cabin & Farm stay @ Owl Tree Acres Homestead

Sunflower cabin is a sweet little rustic cabin with friendly homesteading artist/host located on Owl Tree Acres Farm. Cozy sleeping for 4, a dorm refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave, coffeemaker,. Wifi with desk and Smart HD TV are provided. A “separate” beautiful bath house is located near the Communal fire pit away from the cabin. No bathroom facilities in cabin. Pets allowed with $30 pet fee. No pit bulls, rottweillers or other agressive dog breeds allowed. No pets allowed on beds.

Shenandoah Stargazer with Sauna

Stargazer is the perfect place to get away from it all! The stillness and serenity of being nestled in a bird and wildlife sanctuary is so good for your soul. Watch the sunrise from a hanging basket chair at 2700 feet of elevation, or wait for moonrise and toast spectacular star views! Relax in the sauna after a day filled with hiking and an al fresco meal on the deck. Roast s’mores at the deck fire table or over the side yard fire pit. There's magic in the air at this mountaintop retreat!

The Inn at Hampden-Sydney

A peaceful, quiet, and cozy home on 36 acres of beautiful land that rests just 5 minutes from Hampden-Sydney College and 10 minutes from Longwood University. We want your stay to be comfortable and relaxing, which is why each bed is comfortable and topped with luxurious linens. The house is equipped with 3 big screen tv's. You can also watch the deer from the enclosed front porch or open back deck. Enjoying sitting around the firepit or walking along one of the many paths on the property.

BMB Farmstead

Interested in farming without the commitment of owning one? Come experience a working farm where milking cows and gathering eggs is our way of life. Enjoy the tranquility of the animals and nature around you. Nestled 5 miles outside of Farmville, 3/4 mile from Sandy River Reservoir and 1/4 from Sandy River Retreat there is a bountiful opportunity for outdoor adventures. We are pet friendly and require pets to be attended while out on the property. Please be sure to book indicating a pet.

Rustic Cabin on a 350+ acre Camp

This charming rustic cabin is located at Hat Creek Camp, a 350+ acre camp with over 7 miles of hiking trails and two lakes. The cabin has three rooms, a bedroom, bathroom, and common space/kitchen. The kitchen includes a stove, fridge, blender, coffee maker, and microwave. The bedroom has a Queen bed, and the bathroom has a spacious shower. This cabin is small but very personable, around the camp it is affectionately known as The Pickle. Perfect for quiet getaways in the country.

$75 (Sun-Thur 1 nights) $125 (Fri-Sat) Pets.

Farmstay on a 14 acre farm Queen bed loft upstairs. Down stairs has a bathroom, kitchen with sink, stove, oven, microwave, and complimentary kitchen-cups . There is a twin sleeper sofa in living room. Front and back porch, wireless internet and RukuTv. 14 acre farm with walking trails, old mill and creek. There is a shared hot tub for guests. Pet fee $50. No aggressive breeds including Pitbulls. All monies go toward our Horse sanctuary 501c nonprofit. Cleaning Fee is $50.

Rare Find: Private Animal Sanctuary & Tiny Cottage

For animal lovers seeking an exclusive and unique getaway, this boutique Airbnb in Scottsville offers a tranquil escape where guests can unwind in nature and connect with the sanctuary’s resident animals. Recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine, Trips 101, and Trips to Discover as one of Virginia’s most distinctive stays, this thoughtfully curated retreat features cozy furnishings, charming handcrafted details, and an expansive window that showcases views of the animals.