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Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River. located?

Situated in Buchanan, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Jefferson National Forest and Buchanan Swinging Bridge. James River is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Feb 23, 2025

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Squirrels Nest

Great place to stay,

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Feb 17, 2025

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Good weekend stay

Nice little cabin, well appointed. Host was very attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James T.

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice interior / not so nice exterior

Sitting on the front porch or in the back was not a pleasant option because of all of the junk overflowing on the neighbors’ properties. Of course, the neighbors junkyards are not the owner’s fault but posting misleading photos of the outside that falsely indicate that the front porch or back is a nice place to sit is.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ann B.

Sep 5, 2024

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Labor day weekend

Very cute cabin in small town. Really enjoyed the short distance to the james river where we were able to fish and float. Lots of restaurants and stores near by to get extra supplies we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

Aug 5, 2023

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Great location

Close to downtown and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jun 17, 2014

Weekend River Trip

Fantastic place, incredibly close to the river for a little adventure, and has every amenity you could want. Would definitely stay again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

Apr 14, 2024

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Charming

Squirrel's Nest is an absolutely charming cottage in a quaint town. Great location & perfect for our needs. We only stayed a weekend, to attend the Sounds of the Mountains storytelling festival at nearby Camp Bethel. We hope to go back when we can stay longer, to see more of the town & surrounding area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau N.

May 2, 2023

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Great property

This is a great cabin in a great location. A very short drive to a beautiful downtown with plenty of food, music, and outdoor venues. This property overlooks the train tracks and the James River, as well as the weekend we stayed there was a civil war re-enactment right across the river that we were able to watch, overall a great property and a great weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Jun 26, 2024

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Na

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Sep 7, 2023

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Weekend softball tournament

We stayed in town for a softball tournament and the house was perfect for our group. Home was very clean and comfortable! The guys enjoyed walking down to the river and fishing between games. It was a fun weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY D.

Sep 11, 2023

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Perfect

My new husband stayed here with his son and girlfriend the night before our wedding. He loved it. Right in town near restaurants and shops. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

May 8, 2022

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Graduation

We stayed in Buchanan which is an hour away from Liberty University. Although it was a distance away, it worked well. An another note I loved the mountains around the property!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Laura W., Charlotte, NC, USA

Dec 28, 2023

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Charming Historic Property

The Squirrel's Nest is a charming, well-appointed historic cabin with modern additions and conveniences. My in-laws thoroughly enjoyed their stay, although they did comment on the busy-ness of the store across the road. The final cost at approximately $243 per night (for 3 nights) is a bit too pricey for this area of Virginia - particularly for just 2 guests who used just 1 bed - which is the only reason I didn't rate it the full 5 stars. Nonetheless, I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin E.

Jul 3, 2023

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Adorable!

This is a cute little cottage! We stayed for 2 nights but could have easily stayed a few more days. There was one bed / mattress that could be updated as it made quite a bit of noise. The kitchen was well stocked and the menus left on the refrigerator were greatly appreciated! We did attempt to contact the hosts regarding water under the kitchen sink but did not receive a return call. If we travel this way again we would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha N., Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN

Aug 8, 2023

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Nice little place

We stopped here on our way to NC for our summer vacation, we went to the Safari which was really fun. My biggest complaint was the oven did not work, I did email immediately once I noticed with no reply at all. The bed on the main floor needs to be replaced ASAP the mattress is the worse I have ever slept on. Other than those two complaints the place was as described.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

May 28, 2023

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Convenient location and everything we needed

Very clear directions made it easy to find. Clean interior. Comfortable rooms. Nicely stocked kitchen. Plenty of clean linens. Owner stopped by to offer a friendly welcome. Only issue we had was with the exterior door lock so we exited through front door upstairs. That was a minor inconvenience. Do note that this property does NOT have river access but you can access by walking or car. We would not hesitate to recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Jan 3, 2024

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Relaxing New Years

The property is quaint and somewhat nostalgic to an era gone by. Love the proximity to outdoor activity; however, this trip was all about getting away. I would suggest improving the shower head downstairs, as well the garbage disposal in kitchen. Even with just suds and water it backs up pretty easily. We could not get the gas fireplace to work. Interested in coming back in the warmer times...

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyn S.

Sep 8, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Listing sounded idyllic

Interesting historical log cabin, built out with extra rooms, on the banks of the James River. Sadly, the experience wasn’t as wonderful as the listing. With a little bit of work, this could be a 5-star property. 1. We were so excited to be able to relax while watching the lazy river flow by. Unfortunately, there was a very steep drop off from the backyard to the river bank with no way to safely get down to the bank. Additionally, the weeds were so high at the top of the drop off, we couldn’t even see the river. 2. The upstairs bed was pushed tight against the wall, so one person would have to climb over the other to get into or out of bed. We opted to sleep downstairs for access on both sides of the bed. Unfortunately, the basement is home to many spiders. Unnerving to find them in the drawers, closet, and every corner. Please, at least sweep the cobwebs and dead insects from the corners. 3. We found the oven didn’t heat on our first day. I spoke with the owner and she was expecting a replacement part that day or the next. She agreed to text me when the part came, but I didn’t hear back for the remainder of our 5-day stay. 4. Use caution on the basement stairs. They’re fashioned in somewhat of a u-turn. The lower stairs are much shallower with a section cut out of the top tread. I slid down the stairs and injured both feet and my shoulder. Other than that, It’s a really cute place! And kudos for having a Brita pitcher in the fridge. Very appreciated!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Nov 25, 2024

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Get away

We enjoyed our visit to Buchanan and this place allowed us to relax and be comfortable. We hope to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela M.

Aug 22, 2024

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Small but comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Oct 23, 2023

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Neat House In Buchanan

We had a great stay at the Squirrel's Nest (thankfully, no sign of them in the house.) Three bedrooms and two baths were perfect for we three fisherman. Enjoyed the river and the historic town. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Oct 10, 2023

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Squirrel’s Nest

A charming cottage with everything we needed to be comfortable. The town was welcoming and the area is quite beautiful. The host, Faye, is lovely and very attentive (our TV remote needed batteries and she quickly took care of it😁). We will definitely want to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

Sep 25, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Fun weekend

Very comfortable and cozy. Had every thing we needed for a 3 day visit to VMI.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly N.

May 15, 2023

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Quaint

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Dec 6, 2022

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Quaint property / family visit / Beautiful

Working with the owner was extremely smooth and pleasant. The home was located in perfect symetry with town and my family. The house looks extremely small outside but has so much space inside. Very homely and perfect. If you are looking for a nice place in the mountains to relax and take in the scenery, this is the perfect place to be… Will definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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