Welcome to the Glass Hollow Cottage! Come make yourself at home and enjoy the rustic charm of our custom hand-built cottage. The space features a cozy queen bed that promises a restful night’s sleep. Book now and enjoy everything this cottage has to offer. A perfect getaway for a couple or friends who want a 1-of a-kind destination. Adventure and R & R await you!!! Enjoy the well stocked kitchen & the bright, clean, cheery ambience.... everything you need to feel at home & then some. Prime location: Just minutes to Rt. 151/Brew Ridge Trail, dozens of popular wineries/breweries, Wintergreen Resort & Shenandoah Nat. Park.
Come relax in style and find peace and serenity in our little slice of paradise. Location is key in our cute chic cottage, tucked in a beautiful hollow in the heart of Nelson County.
The cottage is a dreamy space for a couple, Friends or solo traveler. (We do not allow children here, as we find the steep spiral staircase a bit much for wee-little peeps.)
The whole place was thoughtfully crafted, from the wood of an old Appalachian barn that once stood on the property. You will find many special touches throughout, like big wooden beams, a spiral staircase, hand built tables milled from wood on our land, super-comfy bed with high quality linens and local landscape photos throughout, taken by Kate, your host. The cottage is cozy, yet open and spacious, with a lot of natural lighting and infused with love & care. Situated on a 25 acre sanctuary in the mountains, at the base of the famous Humpback Rocks. A perfect setting & escape for those who want to bask in the outdoors and enjoy all this area has to offer. After your days adventures, kick your feet up & feel right at home! Let your cares melt away! Sip your coffee or wine from the porch swing or watch the grazing cows out the kitchen window. Gaze at the stars & roast a smore from your own private campfire. The 720 square foot cottage is ideal for 2 adults, with a cozy bedroom sleeping loft. (3rd person can sleep on the couch or there is a nice twin blow up mattress available.)
Features of the Cottage:
-Access to the entire private cottage
-Patio with gas grill for cook outs & dining table
-Private cozy porch w/ porch swing & rocking chairs
-AC & heating
-A Shower or soak in the tub
-Private campfire area-Bring your own firewood
-Cottage herb garden (thyme, basil, sage, rosemary, mint & cherry tomatoes~ while in season)
-Fully stocked and equipped kitchen
-Great tasting pure, filtered mountain well water
-Extremely safe neighborhood
-Free parking for 2-3 cars
-Office space with views
-Whole foods delivery right to the door
Enjoy the outdoors & local destinations:
-In the hub of Nelson County & "Brew Ridge Trail"
-Literally just minutes to many award winning breweries, wineries, cideries & distilleries
-Wintergreen Resort- skiing, tubing, dining, golfing, spa treatments, hiking
-Renown hiking-Shenandoah National Park, Appalachian Trail & Blue Ridge Parkway
-Kayaking or SUP- The Rockfish, Shenandoah or Rivanna River or Sherando Lake, Beaver Creek, Ragged Mountain Reservoir
-Scenic drives- Skyline drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway
-Located in a beautiful quiet, safe hollow w/ views, miles to walk, run or bike
We have trails right out your door that lead up to the Appalachian trail (45 minute hike away) and a gorgeous mountain stream with a waterfall. Make sure to check out Kate's Guide Book- with her favorite hikes, restaurants, farmers markets & more highlighting all the features, that make this area a stellar destination. Feel free to reach out for special-off the beaten path adventures, eateries and must do’s.
THINGS TO NOTE:
We recognize that some of these things may not be suitable for all guests. So please read thoroughly!
No pets allowed.
No children. (We’re sorry, but the staircase can be a hazard for young ones, as it is right in the main flow of the cottage and there is no way to block it off.)
Country living: The cottage is in the country. You may see flies, critters, mosquitos, or no-seeums (that may be present at dusk during the warmer months). This is part of our "close to nature charm".
Neighbors: The cottage is mostly private but we renters next door who are friendly & neighbor the cottage at the far side within view. (It is still very private). We have chickens, goats, horses and 2 dogs who are right on site. The horses are friendly and in an electric fence. Please be aware of this. There is also shared garden space within your view.
Accessibility: There is a 2' wide semi- narrow spiral staircase to the lofted bedroom, the bedroom has angled ceilings (a 5'9' and taller person will have to duck a little bit on the one side of the bed). The stairs make this cottage unsuitable for guests with small children or those with mobility or balance challenges. If your up a bit in the night, please note that the bathroom is accessed via these spiral stairs.
We run a nature school, The Living Earth School on the 25 acre property at times. Occasionally there may be some participants at the classroom barn area that borders the cottage or equipment in view.
There is a smart TV with no cable, bring your Netflix or other tv passwords with you to have access
There is no Dishwasher
No smoking in the cottage
No parties!
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am
