The Maury River House: A Luxury Country Experience

Originally built in 1870, The Maury River House is a SUPER SPACIOUS, well appointed riverfront vacation home nestled in the Allegheny mountains of Rockbridge Baths, VA. COMPLETELY renovated, the house has 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, is highly infant & kid-friendly, sleeps up to 14 people comfortably, comes with a fire pit, firewood, 2 kayaks, a canoe and games, is 50 yards from the river, 2 minutes from Goshen Pass and 15 minutes from Lexington.. The space *We love hosting families and we especially welcome families with infants, toddlers and children. We know how difficult it is to travel with young ones and we have intentionally set up this house to be highly infant, toddler and kid-friendly! *The guest booking the property must be 25 years of age or older. **My husband and I personally clean, maintain and manage this 156 year old home and property. Not only do we place a high standard on cleanliness and sanitization, but the stewardship of this space and the intention that our guests have a 5 star experience is very personal to us. We mean it when we say “we are happy you are here and if there is anything we can do to enhance your stay, please let us know.” DRIVING DISTANCES FROM THE MAURY RIVER HOUSE: I-64 and I-81 - 15 minutes Lexington - 15 minutes Washington and Lee University - 20 minutes Virginia Military Institute - 20 minutes Southern Virginia University - 25 minutes Virginia Safari Park - 30 minutes Natural Bridge and the Caverns - 30 minutes Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve- 3 minutes Virginia Horse Center - 13 minutes Devil's Backbone Brewing Company - 15 minutes Jump Mountain Vineyards - 8 minutes Ecco Adesso Vineyards - 18 minutes Rockbridge Vineyard - 20 minutes Heliotrope Brewery - 20 minutes Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery - 29 minutes Halcyon Days Cider Co. - 30 minutes Big Spring Farm - 15 minutes The Seclusion - 40 minutes Heartstone Lodge and Retreat - 25 minutes House Mountain Inn - 20 minutes Whistle Hollow Farm - 15 minutes Staunton - 30 minutes Frontier Culture Museum - 30 minutes Mary Baldwin University - 30 minutes Warm Springs Pools (Homestead) - 40 minutes Omni Homestead Resort - 45 minutes Massanutten Ski Resort - 1 hour Wintergreen Ski Resort - 1 hour Be sure to check out our AirBnB Guidebook in the 'Location section' for more information on local attractions and good food. The Maury River House is NOT your basic short term rental. Not only is she a 156 year old home that has been COMPLETELY renovated but she is intentionally set up to evoke a luxurious and contemporary yet cozy and timeless vibe for her guests. The spacious kitchen is equipped with top of the line appliances, stainless steel pots and pans and connects to an expansive Great room so every cook feels pampered and included in the action. The Great Room, which measures 1200 square feet in size, includes the kitchen, dining room space for 14 persons, a living room area with two leather couches, a gas fireplace, a 65 inch flat screen TV, and connects to a large deck with seating for 14 persons. Surrounded by river and mountain views, the house is furnished throughout with high quality antiques and modern technology which happily brings the best of both worlds to your vacation. The interior of the home incorporates many original features including the river rock chimney in the kitchen, the original floorboards on the wall of the living room, the oak staircase, the attic floorboards on the Great room shelving, trimming and kitchen island and the exposed ceiling trusses in the upstairs bedrooms. The exterior of the home features one of the historic hand built rock bridges that used to extend across the Maury River and gives this part of the Shenandoah Valley its namesake - Rockbridge County. Everything we have done to this beloved home and property has been to provide contemporary comfort while also preserving her former aesthetic and charm. Between the extensive amount of amenities provided In the home, the river access with kayaks and a canoe and the picturesque location, it is our sincerest hope that our guests have everything they need to have an exceptional stay full of happy memories. AMENITIES INCLUDED: WIFI (fiber optic) 65 inch Smart TV for streaming in Great Room outdoor fire pit with firewood provided propane grill with propane provided canoe (available when river water levels are safe) 2 kayaks (available when river water levels are safe) life vests for children and adults floats and noodles large deck 12 Adirondack chairs yard games including bocce, cornhole, croquet and horseshoes 3 gas fireplaces old-school Nintendo with 35 games board games and puzzles books for all ages toys costume trunk for children 55 inch Smart TV for streaming in 5th bedroom Pack-n-Play high chair baby gates for kids' room child safety locks on furniture outlet protectors infant bathtub fresh herbs for cooking **For all guests intending on enjoying the river, we highly recommend that you bring water shoes as some of the rocks can be slippery. If you do not own any, there are some provided at the house. The house is located next to a small country church and cemetery (see the last picture in photo gallery for an aerial view). Come enjoy the soothing sounds of the river and take in some fresh mountain air; rest, revitalize, ground and gratify... this or something better! :) Guest access The entire house and property are available for access except for the attic, a root cellar below the house, and our neighbor's property which is located next to our gravel driveway and has a carport and shed on it. Other things to note STRICT NO PET POLICY. No excuses. No exceptions. No Emotional Support Animals allowed. Bring a pet and you will be REQUIRED to find alternate lodging for that animal or your reservation will be CANCELED without refund. While the house has high speed internet and a landline for free long distance phone calls, it is located in a spotty cell zone area. This means you can receive and send texts on your phone through the internet, use FaceTime and other WiFi calling platforms through the internet, make and receive free long-distance calls on the landline, access anything you normally would on the internet, but you may experience difficulty making and receiving calls on your cell phone.