Title: Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=122917129&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River ## Photo gallery for Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River ![Dining - Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River (Rapidan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122920000/122917200/122917129/e598de41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River (Rapidan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122920000/122917200/122917129/e9238aac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets - Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River (Rapidan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122920000/122917200/122917129/84899b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River (Rapidan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122920000/122917200/122917129/b1b0d1a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River (Rapidan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122920000/122917200/122917129/5755f078.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River provides everything that you need. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Blue Ridge Retreat! Cottage on the Rapidan River 'The Mill House' | Unplugged Getaway Find serenity in small-town Virginia during a stay at this charming cottage. The 2-bed, 1-bath vacation rental is a hub for day trips to Shenandoah National Park, Montpelier, Monticello, and visitor centers for the Wilderness and Chancellorsville Battlefields. In between adventures, grab a drink and unwind on the porch beneath open country skies. Don't miss out on this Rapidan gem — the perfect chance to recharge! \-- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS \- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed \- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed \- Living Room: 1 twin daybed MAIN FEATURES \- Dining table, board games \- Washer & dryer \- Covered porch KITCHEN \- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave \- Drip coffee maker, toaster \- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels GENERAL \- Central heating & A/C \- Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer \- Free WiFi FAQ \- Pet fee (paid pre-trip) ACCESSIBILITY \- Single-story home, 2 steps to enter \- Interior steps to kitchen, bedroom & bathroom PARKING \- Driveway (2 vehicles) \-- THE LOCATION -- \- On-site access to the Rapidan River (500 yards): fishing, fly fishing \- 38 miles to Shenandoah National Park \- 25 miles to Preddy Creek Trail Park \- 18 miles to Mountain Run Lake \- 38 miles to Fredericksburg & 35 miles to Charlottesville \- 83 miles to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport \-- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7\. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) \- No events, parties, or large gatherings \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \- This single-story home requires 2 steps to enter. There are interior steps to each the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106670000/106665100/106665023/3972e596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boardwalk Hotel on Lake Anna by Kasa Louisa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 73 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 26 Mar - 27 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=106665023&PinnedHotelID=106665023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106238300/106238285/3a11a073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg Harrisonburg - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 907 reviews £54 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=106238285&PinnedHotelID=106238285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93483300/93483227/2b06e034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shenandoah Wilderness Traveler Gordonsville - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=93483227&PinnedHotelID=93483227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5800/5763/939c92af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Econo Lodge Charlottesville North - University Area The Meadows - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 7.0 Good 1,002 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 14 Mar - 15 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=5763&PinnedHotelID=5763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456500/456480/w2680h2041x0y840-7c2fbaa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluegreen Vacations Shenandoah Crossing, an Ascend Collection Resort Gordonsville - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.2 Very good 828 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=456480&PinnedHotelID=456480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119840000/119835500/119835482/584eef52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 13 Mi to Shenandoah NP: Serene Mtn-view Hideaway Stanardsville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=119835482&PinnedHotelID=119835482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94959400/94959363/b8d1d237.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stanardsville Cabin Rental \~ 24 Mi to Shenandoah! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 553391 ## About the area Rapidan is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rapidan River and Rapidian Historic District, while James Madison Museum and The State Theatre are cultural highlights. The Arts Center in Orange and Warplay Paintball are also worth visiting. [Visit our Rapidan travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rapidan.dx3000355259) [View more Cabin rentals in Rapidan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rapidan-Cabins.d3000355259-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.31081%2C-78.06492&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YuJqV8cMhvG-6mo6lepYLYuP7Xw=) Rapidan, VA ### What's nearby - ![Lake Anna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000460130/075d49f2-94a6-4ad8-b9cf-6159bb6c1305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Anna 26 min drive \- 22.6 miles - ![Monticello showing a memorial and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082929/abf8d200-964f-48b4-a110-32e63f1774c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Monticello 57 min drive \- 44.7 miles - ![Nighttime view of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057012/63dc4a50-d9ce-48e4-bf40-7a8d7b844216.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Virginia 58 min drive \- 49.6 miles - Rapidan River 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Rapidian Historic District 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Culpeper Station 24 min drive - Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min drive - Harvest Coffee 11 min drive - The Main Street Tavern 11 min drive - Burger King 12 min drive - La Naranja 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Ridge Retreat! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy 19 Nov 2025 #### Charming getaway The Mill house is a delightful and charming getaway. It comes with all the amenities needed to make your stay extremely comfortable. The hosts are the best, ensuring you have everything you need. I can’t remember staying in a more welcoming place. Highly recommend and hope to return. ##### Kathy ---