Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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1
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House Rules
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Pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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2
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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4670310
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Welcome to Thistle Cottage – A Pet-Friendly Tiny Home with Stunning Mountain Views
Charming pet-friendly tiny home with stunning mountain views near downtown Lexington, VA. Thistle Cottage offers a queen bedroom, full kitchen, Roku TV, outdoor fire pit, and a covered porch on 3 peaceful acres. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, or small families seeking a relaxing getaway close to hiking, wineries, and local attractions.
Thistle Cottage may be a tiny home, but it offers big comfort and stunning views. Whether you’re relaxing outdoors or enjoying a movie inside, this retreat has everything you need for a memorable and comfortable stay. Enjoy the perfect blend of countryside tranquility and quick access to Lexington’s shops, dining, and attractions.
Additional note: As a pet-friendly property, we warmly welcome your pets. Please note that a pet fee of $100 will be added to your reservation to ensure thorough cleaning for our next guests, especially those with allergies. This fee will be applied once we update your reservation details to reflect the correct number of guests and pets. If you have any questions or need assistance with your reservation, please feel free to reach out.
Located near Kerr’s Creek, this peaceful farmhouse retreat offers the best of both worlds—country charm with quick access to downtown Lexington. Enjoy being just minutes from Washington and Lee University (9 mins), Virginia Military Institute (13 mins), and Southern Virginia University (18 mins). Popular destinations like Big Spring Farm (5 mins), the Blue Ridge Parkway (20 mins), and Goshen Pass (16 mins) are all within easy reach. Spend your days tubing on the Maury River, kayaking at Lake Robertson, or exploring Natural Bridge State Park (29 mins) and the Virginia Safari Park (32 mins). Local favorites like Devils Backbone Brewery (12 mins) and Rockbridge Vineyard (25 mins) add to the experience.
Please note: Drive times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and chosen route.
This cottage is located approximately 100 yards from another tiny house rental is close to the highway.
**Due to the cottages ease of access to the highway for travel, there is some noise from light highway traffic. A sound reducing fence and berm are between house and highway.
***Outdoor camera above main entrance to porch. Only camera on the property and it is only utilized to monitor the driveway. The camera only can see the driveway and does not move.
Help us ensure that all our guests arrive to a clean and inviting space by adhering to our guest guidelines!
- The booking party must be 25 years of age or older and present during the entire stay.
- Please remove your shoes inside.
- There is no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
- Pets are permitted with pet fee.
- All overnight guests must be registered with your reservation.
- Parties are not permitted. Please limit unregistered house guests to five additional people.
- Please be respectful of our neighbors by keeping your noise level low, especially after 10pm.
- When leaving the house, please turn off lights to conserve energy.
- If an item is broken or damaged, please let us know so we can repair or replace it.
- Please be respectful of the space and treat it with care. We want to ensure that all our guests arrive to a clean, happy, and inviting space!
If you have questions about any of our guidelines, don`t hesitate to reach out to our support team. Thank you!
Located in Lexington, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lexington Valley Vineyard and The Lexington Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts and Stonewall Jackson Grave. Boxerwood Gardens and Layne's Country Store are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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