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Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington

Vacation home in Lexington with kitchen and patio

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Perched in the heart of Blue Ridge Mountains, Water Trough Hill offers majestic views and a tranquil sanctuary for both you and its adopted wild mustangs. Take time to relax, unwind with your surroundings, schedule to meet the mustangs on site.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington

Water Trough HIll is located 3 Miles from Lexington, 4 miles from Buena Vista and 5 miles to the Virginia Horse Center. Guest favorite for a large open spacious house with amazing views and photography of wildlife. There is a extra Guest fee after 2 Guests of $35 per night. The house will comfortably sleep up to 11 guests.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn down beds that were used…. !!
Put used towels into hampers or laundry washer…!
Take trash to garage trash cans ..! Dirty Dishes into dishwasher..!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Buena Vista, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Horse Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Virginia Military Institute - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Washington and Lee University - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • VMI Museum - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Southern Virginia University - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington on Dec 15, 2025 start from $175.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington located?

Situated in Lexington, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Virginia Military Institute, George Washington National Forest, and Washington and Lee University. Alumni Memorial Field and Cameron Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Water Trough Hill - Views of Lexington Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! We loved watching the sunset views of the hills. The home is extremely clean, always a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is amazing. Tons of space for all guests. Clean and comfortable beads. Tons of room to eat and have multiple couples/ large family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family came for a visit so my son could check out VMI. The host was amazing and so responsive. The property was nice distance from VMI and provided the perfect retreat. We loved all the wildlife that we saw during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and close to everything

We were stopping through on our way to the Great Smoky Mountains and had a lovely time here. It was exactly what we were looking for. The house has ample space and is nice and quiet. Make sure to do the Lexington Carriage Company historic tour, very informative!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Stay

This place really was great and provided us with a nite away. Stephanie couldn't have been easier to work with, and she's taken the time to mail us back some things we left!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was large and extremely well kept and fully stocked with anything and everything. Stephanie is a very attentive and personable host. Our stay here was very enjoyable and we hope to do it again in the near future. The 360 Mountain views are the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atrium C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of the best!!!!

Was a wonderful stay and plan to go back. Very home feeling… relaxing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Travel to visit family in Chesapeake VA

Very beautiful location enjoyed the back enclosure porch the most!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT Location and Amenities

We really enjoyed our stay at this home - it was SPOTLESS, very well appointed with many "extras" provided by the owner. Great common spaces, including a porch and outdoor patio. While we were only two, this is a great place for a group. The mountain views are really lovely. We would definitely stay here again. Only minutes from Lexington.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lexington week

We enjoyed our stay Plenty of room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This place is so awesome. Great views, plenty of room great host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Vrbo!

We had a wonderful experience at this property. The views are amazing, the house was spotless, and the sweet host had many extras scattered about the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful property, wonderful host, nice and quiet but close to everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

Large home, clean and well stocked. Easy access to Lexington or Buena Vista. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend trip

Stephanie was a great host, always available and so kind. The house was very convenient to the wedding location and the Lexington area for exploring. Everyone enjoyed the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owners are awesome and made us feel like family.

We will be renting this property every time we go to va. For a stay. The home is spacious, the kitchen well stocked, parking is perfect and the views are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding weekend

Very comfortable house, in a beautiful location. The house is exactly as shown in the photos. The bedrooms are very large, with comfortable beds. There were 8 adults in our group, 4 couples and there was plenty of space for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and beautiful

Surrounded by mountains and quiet. Easy access to Lexington. Stephanie is very easy to work with. Easy access to the Blue Ridge parkway. Overall beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, great property

Awesome location with epic views… A short five minute drive from Lexington. Peaceful, quiet, with everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful , peaceful. Beautiful views . Amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best VRBO ever

We had the absolute best time! The house is spacious and has everything you could possibly need. It’s a great location and easy to find. Communication was a breeze! I’m so thankful for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing with fantastic views

Stephanie is a superb host. Fantastic views. Plenty of room with a great 3 season porch. Everything you need plus more. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

This was our 2nd stay at Water Trough Hill. We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay!

Host is wonderful, considerate, very helpful & friendly. Provided fresh fruits, cake, milk, coffee, etc. for breakfast. Loved meeting her horses too. Home is spacious, well supplied with linens & toiletries. Location works well, is near Lexington, Buena Vista & major roads. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor M., San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time

Stephanie was amazing. The property had everything we needed. Plenty of space to hang out with family inside and out. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023