Title: Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. Holiday home in Hillsville with kitchenette and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107000200/107000142/a29480a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107000200/107000142/1c2bf01e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107000200/107000142/c0e9c401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107000200/107000142/8af7cf6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107000200/107000142/f6f8abe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away amongst the trees, The Firefly safari tent offers a serene retreat near a crystal-clear creek. Unwind in the outdoor soaking tub, enjoy endless hot water in the shower, or cozy up by the firepit with plenty of stacked firewood. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space £127 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. The Firefly sits amongst the trees, just a few ft from the noisy creek bank. A nice rock path takes you into the crystal clear water that is stocked September- May. This safari tent has lots of solar lighting, power, a refrigerator, composting toilet that is odorless and clean, and an outdoor hot and cold water shower. Enjoy the outdoor soaking tub by the creek, a charcoal grill, drip coffee maker, and plenty of stacked firewood by the firepit. There is a hard surface road to the property and then a gravel drive. Only three miles to Hillsville for shopping and dining. We allow pets but please clean up their waste. Sit by the creek and let the sound put you to sleep, hike nearby trails, visit The New River Trail for mountain biking and hiking, flea markets, ziplining at Buffalo mountain ziplining, visit local breweries and wineries, and six miles from I-77 and The Blue Ridge Parkway. ## Property amenities ### Kitchenette - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Solar energy - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118070000/118065700/118065637/c6f25f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny cabin sits by a bubbling, stocked creek. 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Hillsville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 29 reviews £206 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=103599150&PinnedHotelID=103599150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights Please strip the bed and pile all the linens on the deck, carry your trash to the bin by the bathhouse, and clean up behind your pets so the next guests can enjoy the space. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.718704,-80.73174&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_oc_Fj%7CvkN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40SBS%40Q%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDQBQDQBQDQDSDQDQDQFODSFODOFSFOHOFOFOHQFMHOFOHOHMJOFMJMHOJKHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJKLIJILKLIJILKLGLILGJINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNENCLCNELANCNANCN%3FLANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDNBLDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLFLJLHLHJJLHJHJJLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHLJJHNJLHLHNHLHNHNFNHLFPHNFNFNFNFRDNFNFRDNDPFPDPBRDPDPBPDPBPBRBPBR%40RBP%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FRARAPARCRAPCRAPCRCPCRCPEPCREPEPCPEPGPERENGPGNEPGPGNGNGNIPGNINGLIPILILININKJINKLILKLIJKLMJIJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJMHMHMHKFMHMHMDOFMHMFMDODMDOFMDMDOBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOGMEMEOEMGMGMIOEKIMIMGMIMIKIMKMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIOKKGOKOIMIMGQIMGOIOGQGMIQGOGQEQGOEQGOESEQEQEQEQCQESCQEQASCQCSCQCSAQASCSAQ%3FSASAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QLuICcK-vBfPKiaRH19-DRNeHw8=) Hillsville, VA #### What's nearby - Skyland Lakes Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles - Blue Ridge Country Club - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles - Olde Mill Golf Resort - 30 min drive - 21.4 miles - Blue Ridge Music Center - 32 min drive - 21.7 miles - The Andy Griffith Museum - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pizza Perfect On Main - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. ? > As of 22 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. on 26 Oct 2025 start from £127.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hillsville-Hotels-The-Firefly-Safari-Tent-On-A-Trout-Stocked-Creek.h107000142.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. ? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. located? > Situated in Hillsville, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Crooked Creek, Blue Ridge Country Club and Skyland Lakes Golf Club. City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Wayne Henderson's Workshop are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Experience nature, right by Hillsville, Va. a few ft from a stocked creek. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan B. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Creek side Very relaxing creek side with everything you need ##### Susan B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen h. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to relax and unwind! The host, Jodee, was quick to respond and very helpful. Don't pass this place up! Fully stocked house with: electricity, inside bath, outdoor shower and the land with the stream don't miss this, bring your pole. We absolutely loved it. Very peaceful. ##### karen h. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan G. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trout fishing Trip with Son Amazing! The host was very communicative, inviting, and her property is one of a kind. We did not catch any trout but will be returning this spring. 5 star property for sure and such a great value! ##### Stefan G. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbey J. 6 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfully Unique Property My husband, dog and I visited this local vacation property for a long weekend. The property is spacious with a trout stocked creek at your doorstep! We enjoyed relaxing to the sounds of nature while fishing and reading. Solar lights are a romantic and fun touch at dusk! There's electricity and multiple heat/cooling options. Mini fridge and running water made our trip feel like home. Location is a few minutes from shops and restaurants. I recommend Fancy Gap Country Store for delicious food and ice cream! Thank you, Jodee for answering all our pre-trip questions! We will definitely be back. Maybe we'll bring the kids next time <3 ##### Abbey J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing slice of mountain peacefulness This was a wonderful alternative to our normal tent camping since most of the campgrounds we go to were impacted by the hurricane. Definitely looking forward to another venture here ##### Lisa D. 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