Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

Top rated by guests
Mast Mill guest house is the perfect place for a family getaway.
Large kitchen, with all needed cooking equipment in bottom of the stove.
All of the pots and pans you will need to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner.
In the Kitchen there’s snacks, coffee and fresh eggs when the chickens cooperate
Fire pit with outdoor equipment shed behind.
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10.0Outstanding
(71 Ratings)
"Great experience in every way."
Nancy L.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(71 Ratings)

House in Rockbridge County

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Welcome to the Mast Mill guest house. The house sleeps 4 guests comfortably. Maximum of 5 guest limit.
It’s located on the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge Baths. With private river access.
There is high speed fiber optic internet access.
We have a no pet policy, please do not ask for an exemption. Pets are not permitted on the property or in the house for any reason. No smoking or VAPE in the house. There will be a cleaning fee if pets or smoking in the house. Thank you for understanding.


This guest house offers a fully equipped kitchen, sunroom, and large living room with a electric stove fireplace.
Beds: One Queen, two Doubles, one pull out Double.

Enjoy private access to the Maury River: perfect for lounging, fishing, or swimming. The river is about knee to waist deep most of the year, so it’s perfect for kids.

Relax on the deck and watch the sunset over the mountains. Then sit around the fire pit and roast marshmallows and make s’mores.

Conveniently located 2 miles from Goshen Pass, and
a 20 minute drive to Lexington, Virginia Military Institute, and Washington & Lee university.

Lexington offers an unique shopping experience in the cute downtown.

There are several museums for those interested in history as well as several historical locations in the area.
The Birth place of Sam Houston, of Texas fame is at Timber Ridge.

General Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler along with General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his horse Little Sorrel are buried in town.

The only house Gen. Stonewall Jackson owned is now a museum in downtown Lexington. He also has an exhibit in the VIrginia Military Institute museum.

In the VMI museum is an air rifle believed to have been carried by Lewis and Clark on the long walk.

Meriwether Lewis was from Charlottesville Va. and William Clark was from the Natural Bridge area of Rockbridge County. Lexington was a staging area on their way west.

Gen. Robert E. Lee’s tomb and museum are in the basement of Lee Chapel on the campus of Washington and Lee University.

The famous picture of Lee on Traveler was taken in front of the Mast Mill guest house.
He routinely had dinner in the original Mill house with the widow of a fallen fellow officer.

There are hot spring “Baths” located here in Rockbridge Baths. The hot spring is now privately owned.

There are hot springs you can swim in, located in Warm Springs Va. They have been open to the public since the 1700’s.
(30 minute drive) Ask the host and we can direct you.

The guest house sets on what was the Mast Mill. It was built around 1805 and operated until the 1960’s.

If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you.

There are numerous options for hiking in the area, from the easy Chessie Trail that runs along the Maury river in Lexington to the extremely difficult trails in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains.
Ask the hosts for recommendations that fit your interest.

You can take trips to the Natural Bridge of Virginia, the Natural Bridge caverns, the Natural Bridge State Park, and the Virginia Safari Park. And numerous other interesting locations. All are great for a day trip.

If you are interested in wine tasting or hitting a brewery there are a number of excellent options in the area.

If you like plays, Black friars Playhouse is a working replica of William Shakespeare’s theater located in Staunton,Va.
(30 minute drive)They perform Shakespeare plays every week of the year.

americanshakespearecenter.com

You can get the history by looking on Wikipedia for the American Shakespeare center.


During the winter season, we are about an hours drive from three excellent ski resorts. Wintergreen, The Homestead, and Massanutten, they offer very nice ski slopes.

House rules: please be respectful of our family’s home.

1. No pets
2. No parties, No smoking, Vape or E cigarettes in the house. You will be charged a $200 cleaning fee.
3. No excessively loud music.
4. Please don’t rearrange the large furniture in the house.
5 Respect our neighbors and their property.
“Please don’t trespass or cut flowers from their garden”

6. Please don’t put lawn furniture in the river.
7. Please try not to leave the porch umbrella up over night. (We get high winds at night from off the mountain) 8. Please do not handle/ play with the antiques in the house. . 9, Please let us know if anything is broken or doesn’t work so we can fix or replace it before the next guest.
10. There are lifejackets for kids in the shed if you need.

11. Please don’t leave trash at or in the river.

12. Put the outdoor equipment back where it goes when you are done.

13. We have a catch and release fishing policy, we don’t have an appropriate location to gut and clean fish.
Plus, leave the fish in the river for the next guest to catch.
Also, you must have a Virginia fishing license,
(State law) you can get a license online at the Department of wildlife resources.

Children 15 years or younger do not need a license.
Adult non resident. One day license $8.00
Adult non resident five day license $21.00
The website, dwr.virginia.gov

14. No fireworks. 15. Do not feed the donkeys or pet the pot belly pig across the road , the pig WILL bite.
16. Even though we live in an incredibly safe area we do have security cameras covering the parking area for insurance reasons.

If you need help with the anything don’t hesitate to ask. We are not responsible for any accidents or injuries on equipment that you borrow from the Mast Mill guest house property. Use at your own risk.

*The Mast Mill guest house is the guesthouse on our property. It’s our family home, please treat it kindly. Our house is right next door. We should be available if you need anything.

Amenities at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Rockbridge County


Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(71 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Great experience in every way.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
overall wonderful retreat, loved the eggs and honey!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
We stayed with our in laws and 11 yo daughter while visiting family at Virginia Military Institute. This location was perfect, far enough away for quiet and relaxation, but close enough to access town easily. The how was well equipped, plently of games, and loved the outdoor space and the river access. We enjoyed watching the chickens and the donkeys as well! We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Our family stay was wonderful. The house was impeccable and Jason and Jen were fantastic hosts. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with fresh eggs from their own hens (hens we could see from the balcony, and my daughters loved that) and honey from their bees, as well as freshly ground local coffee. Very nice details! The area is very safe and kids have plenty of space to play and enjoy. I brought some steaks and used the gas grill and barbecue, and Jason kindly offered any tools I might need. Plenty of board games too, in case of rain. The two rooms are functional, and the kitchen too. They recommended we go to the safari drive, which we did and the kids very much enjoyed it. Overall, I strongly recommend staying in this house; we had a great time.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Relax by the River and enjoy the views. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Relax by the River and enjoy the views.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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