Mouth of Wilson Vacation Rental cabin

We have been coming to this area for 15+ years and this is by far the nicest (and largest) cabin we have stayed in. The cabin is charmingly rustic, but upscale and full of amenities. This cabin can easily accommodate 10. The collection of antiques decorating both the indoor and outdoor areas is quite impressive and the kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Everything was spotless when we arrived and the owner stayed in contact with us frequently before and after our stay. Jeff's customer service was the best we've experienced our of all of our cabin rentals! The listing is accurate but really does not do this property justice.

The Virginia Creeper Trail is beautiful and a must see (even in the 40 degree rain) as is Grayson Highlands (even in 29 degree snow flurries!). For the Creeper Trail we rented from Creeper Trail Bike Rental. They are right on Hwy 58 in Whitetop which is great as this location saves you the 17 mile drive from Whitetop to Damascus, just to be brought back up to Whitetop. Their service was excellent but I recommend reserving your bikes in advance as they fill up quickly during peak weekends. We didn't do this for this trip due to weather but check out New River Campground for canoe/kayak rentals and a relaxing trip down the New River. We ate out only once; lunch at the Log House Restaurant which is on the way to the Creeper Trail and Grayson Highlands. Lunch was great - the folks working there and the other patrons were so friendly! We sat next to the fireplace and felt like we were leaving friends when it was time to go.

If you are coming to this area and have a vehicle that can negotiate the driveway I would highly recommend staying at this property. We are already looking forward to our next stay!!

This is a truly wonderful place to stay. I just read again the listing and looked at the pictures and it is all very accurate. Anyone who has taken a photo of a sunset knows, it's not the same as being there. Pictures just can't capture it. Having your own secluded spot on a mountain side with views in two directions is exceptional. We built camp fires, roasted marshmallows and hot dogs, explored the acreage, and played in the stream. The cabin was very nice and well decorated with entertaining and interesting items. We thoroughly enjoyed the views, fresh air, and the crisp weather of early October.

Do check Grayson Park and hike the twin pinnacle trail at a minimum. It is an easy 1.5 mile hike for the whole family. It affords 360 degree views on top of the rock pinnacles. The Children had a blast climbing on the rocks all along the trail and being on top the the world!

The Virgina Creeper trail is also must. We took WhiteTop down to Damascus - a 17 mile bike ride mainly down hill. The Green Cove station has a nice quaint gift shop and a free trail map. We must have crossed 50 rail road bridges and trestles winding through the mountains mostly along a large stream.

If you want to ride horses give Doug C a call (check the guest book). Really nice guy. Our oldest three (7, 9, 11) and my bride rode with Doug on a 1.5 hour ride in the Mount Rogers National Recreation area that they said was wonderful. Doug and I led my 2, 4 and 6 year old children on a quick "pony" ride around the yard before they headed out on their ride.

We really liked "Ciro's Pizza & Subs" in Independence, VA and "Quincey’s Pizza and Backyard Grill" in Damascus, VA. Good food and family friendly. The pizza was really good in both and the chicken tenders at Quincey's were outstanding.

About the driveway... If you have a 2WD SUV, a full size truck, or a van, something with a little clearance, it is possible to access the property. The drive is in good shape but it is a bit steep. Our full size Ford extension van fully loaded got up with no trouble. You have to hit it hard and fast and don't slow down until the turn about half way up. Make sure you keep a full tank of gas and you might need to shift passengers to the rear to make sure there was enough weight in the stern over the back wheels. I only mention this because I thought this was a wonderful place to say and would hate to think someone might miss out because they don't have a 4x4.

If you are looking for the PERFECT place to get away and relax, this is the mountain home for you! A simply gorgeous home with amazing views which will be spectacular in a few weeks with the fall foliage. The "cabin" is brand new (even though it was built in 2007) and wonderfully decorated. Plenty of wildlife to watch; we saw deer every day in the front yard. Lots of places to hike and bike (Virginia Creeper Trail is a must) nearby. Jeff (owner) was very accomodating and helpful. The only negative is the driveway; It is a challenge and a four wheel drive vehicle would have been a big help.