All seasons river retreat private guest quarters

Need to stay a month or longer? Imagine retreating, resting and rejuvenating in a tranquil place with views of trees, river, mountains and sky in every season. You'll feel far away from the noise and the hurry, yet you're only 20 minutes away from downtown Roanoke and 15 minutes from large chain grocery stores and restaurants. You're also close to hiking, bicycling, parks and world-class trails. Laura, a natural foods chef, can prepare meals for you by special arrangement. The space "Staying at Laura's was nourishing in so many ways! It was more than just a comfortable place to sleep. My spirit was inspired by the natural beauty of the location and my belly was delighted by the wonderful meals. A 4 star experience for sure!" (Testimonial from previous renter.) Your room, with a private entrance, is spacious and looks out through the woods and onto the beautiful Roanoke River below with the rock cliffs, sky and trees reflected on the river’s surface. You’ll hear geese and herons and hawks and our one resident eagle. You’re likely to see chipmunks and deer right below your sitting area. You can venture out your room to sit outdoors or walk the 1 or 2 mile loops in the neighborhood, or even make your way down to our small dock to enjoy the river up close. The setting is ideal for traveling health care workers, creative writers, and business professionals. It’s a great base for vacationing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, while shopping for a home, working on thesis or as a place of retreat and renewal. The private room has blinds across the sliding glass door for sleeping later or for work hours requiring day sleeping. The beautiful antique bed has a chemical free mattress that feels like sleeping on a cloud. There is a loveseat, rocking chair, small desk and closet in the room. Steps away from your room is a large private bathroom with more closet space as well as drawer space. Also steps away, you have access to a refrigerator, microwave, Instapot, toaster/air fryer oven, coffee pot, tea kettle, food prep counter, utensils and dishes. You can dine in the adjacent library/TV room or enjoy your meal on your private patio. The house is home to me, my partner and our little dog--it is lived in and we work from home. As with any home, it has quirks and sometimes requires maintenance or a bit of temporary change. Please bear with me when that is the case. I occasionally need to access things in shared spaces down in your area, and very rarely in a storage space off your room. I will let you know when I need to access those spaces. If you want to bring your kayak, you’re close to 2 public put-ins. We're 15 minutes from leisurely bike paths or more challenging mountain biking paths. Our neighborhood streets are great for walking or running. There is easy access to the Greenway, Blue Ridge Parkway, Explore Park, Wolfe Creek Parkway, Booker T. Washington National Park, Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Appalachian Trail as well as Rt 460, Rt. 122, Rt 581 and Interstate 81. Included in this guest room rental are: -Private personal bedroom with private entrance - Multi-purpose desk for computer and writing -Full private bathroom -Refrigerator, microwave, toaster/convection oven, Instapot, coffeemaker, tea kettle, food storage cabinets, basic utensils and dishes -Clothing and linen closets and storage drawers Indoor spaces shared with owner: -Library/TV room with table for dining -Lower level living room Guest access There is a living room with a fireplace, library, exercise bike and massage chair on the same floor as your room. These are indoor spaces you are welcome to share with us. You can use my outdoor spaces including the firepit as well as the winding path through the woods to the dock. You may arrange with me to use our luxurious innertubes for lounging on the river. Make arrangements with host to harvest flowers, herbs and vegetables from the garden when in season. Other things to note Your host is a natural foods gourmet chef and can prepare foods for you to eat in or take with you to work or outings. Make arrangements with her after booking. Health and lifestyle improvement experiences, including cooking classes, can be provided by host who is a registered nurse and trained lifestyle, fitness and culinary instructor, at extra cost. Recycling and trash pick-up. A bicycle or kayak can be stored here. Not included in rental price: -Meals/groceries -Computer -Cleaning up after any meals you prepare. -Cleaning services except when your stay is complete We are LGBTQ-friendly. We are a safe space to be who you are.