Title: Mountain serenity!!! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Mountain serenity!!! Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46090600/46090555/fee28bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46090600/46090555/20a98416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46090600/46090555/5df725f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46090600/46090555/092589f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46090600/46090555/b3e9d73a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in nature at The Garden Shed at Ward Manor, nestled on a 300-acre Bicentennial Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Hike to the top of our mountain, splash in waterfalls or unwind by creek side hammocks. Explore fauna and flora and experience star-filled nights. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Mountain serenity!!! The Garden Shed at Ward Manor is nestled on this 300 acre Bicentennial Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia . Guests are encouraged to hike to the top of our mountain, splash in the waterfalls, slip away from reality in our creek side hammocks, or fish-swim in our 2 acre pond. Fauna and flora and star filled nights are abundant at Ward Manor. It is our pleasure to share them our guests. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Only outside! ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94860000/94850700/94850684/68f7a9bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful creek side getaway nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains Independence - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 21 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=94850684&PinnedHotelID=94850684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119995600/119995512/78373b93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little River Hideaway Galax - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £170 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=119995512&PinnedHotelID=119995512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94941400/94941396/c8b2fe71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farm house, near Mt. 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No littering or guns! Respect the tranquility of this property while enjoying. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pets allowed with per client approval by owners. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Wonderful experience for children! ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Only outside! ## 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 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Mountain Serenity Independence Mountain Serenity!!! Independence Mountain Serenity!!! Private vacation home Mountain Serenity!!! Private vacation home Independence ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.638977,-81.22972&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7Cs%7EEvdxnN%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40SBS%40QBS%40QBSBQBQBSDQBQDQDSBQDQFQDODSFOFQDQFOFOFQFOHQFMHQFMHOHMHOHOHMJMHMJMHMJMJMHKLKHMLKJIJKJKLKJILILILILIJGLILGLGNILGLGLENELELENGLENCNCLCNENCLCNANCLANANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLDNBNBLBNDLFNDLDLDNDLFLFLHNFJFLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJLLHJJJHJJJLJJJJJLJLHLJLHLJLFLJNHNHLFNHLFPHLFPFNHPFNFNDPFPDNFRDNDPDPDPDRBPDPBPDR%40PBPBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAR%3FPARCRAPARCRCPCRCPAPERCPEPCREPEPEPEPEPGPENGPEPGNGNIPGNGPILGPILGNINILKNGLKLILKLILKLKLKJKJKLKJKHKJMJKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHKHODMHMFMFODMDMFODMDODMBOBODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCOCMEOEMEMGOEMEMGMGOIMEMIMIKGMIMIMIMIKIMKKKKKKIMKIKMMIKKMKMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIOIOGMIQGMIQGOGQGOGOEQGQGOEQEQGQEQCQEQESCQEQCSCQCQCSAQCSAQCSASASAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vXLQAbel2-XY7QWKO7Obql-LtPU=) Independence, VA #### What's nearby - New River State Park - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles - Oak Hill Academy - 15 min drive - 12.7 miles - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 24 min drive - 21.5 miles - Grayson Highlands State Park - 26 min drive - 24.0 miles - New River - 30 min drive - 25.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Aunt Bea's Express - ‬12 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive - ‪Paul's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Rio Grande - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ciro's Pizza - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mountain serenity!!! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Mountain serenity!!!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Mountain serenity!!!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mountain serenity!!!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Mountain serenity!!! located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from New River and within 12 miles (20 km) of New River State Park and Oak Hill Academy. Jefferson National Forest and Grayson Highlands State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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