Whether you are looking for a quiet place to relax and get away from the routine of daily life or you seek a special place to recharge and reconnect with loved ones, a visit to the Pill Box, located on the pristine waters of the Cowpasture River, offers the ideal escape.
The Pill Box has three bedrooms with two twin beds and one bedroom with a queen bed. There is a covered porch and is climate controlled. There is high- speed internet access. (Sleeps 8)
The Upstairs Pill Box provides a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a double plate counter top electric burner. Please feel free to bring a grill to cook meals. There are many restaurants you can visit or order take-out from. There is no "dining area" (please see the photos included in the listing).
If you have a larger group, please contact us about additional housing.
If you would like to book the Upstairs Pill Box any time during mid-May through mid-June, please message me about availability.
Guests will have access to the scenic Cowpasture River frontage - great for swimming, canoeing, or tubing. Guests may also enjoy walking trails, hiking nearby, basketball, tennis and volleyball. (The net on the tennis court will be taken down to store for the winter months)
If you plan on taking a canoe out on the river, we ask that you wear a PFD at all times and to canoe upstream and float back down and to get out at our beach area (where you put in). There is nowhere to pull out as you go downstream as it leads to private property. Please place the canoe back on the rack when you are done. We do have PFD’s that will fit a teenager however, you may want to bring your own to make sure you have one that fits correctly for an adult or small child. The river is within a short walk. We ask people not to park in the grass or down at the river.
Other things to note:
-This is a tobacco free property. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds or inside buildings.
-We have a great deal of respect for nature and do not allow fishing or hunting on the property and firearms are not allowed on the property at any time.
-This is not a pet friendly home.
-Please do not ride bikes, skateboard, or roller skate on the tennis and basketball courts.
-Bath County has a 10:00pm noise ordinance. Please be respectful of our neighbors and other families staying in the rentals close by.
-The posted speed limit on the campgrounds is 10 m.p.h.
-Verizon works well. AT&T is spotty. We do have Wifi you can connect to.
We are located near the historic towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs and the old railroad hamlet of Clifton Forge. Nearby attractions include: The Omni Homestead Resort, Garth Newel Music Center, the Masonic Theater, Douthat State Park, Lake Moomaw and Hidden Valley Recreation Area (located in the George Washington National Forest). Additional recreational opportunities abound with numerous hikes and scenic drives throughout the Alleghany Highlands. For shoppers, there are art galleries, antique stores and boutique shops of all types. There are many excellent dining options should you wish to go out, including: The Tavern at the Inn at Warm Springs Inn, The Waterwheel Restaurant, Sam Snead Tavern, Jefferson’s, the Main Dining Room at The Omni Homestead, Bacova Brewery, Jack Mason’s Tavern, the Milk House Market (lunch only), etc. Snowshoe Ski Resort is less than two hours away in nearby West Virginia.
