#494 – Authentic Railroad Cabooses And Depot Just Off The Blue Ridge Parkway

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedroom	1	sleeps 2	1 Queen Bed
bathroom	1		Toilet · Shower only

#494 – Authentic Railroad Cabooses And Depot Just Off The Blue Ridge ParkwayWe DO NOT have any cleaning fees, never have. The service fees are not ours.Come spend some time in a real, completely refurbished railroad caboose (with all the modern amenities) just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Orchard Gap, approximate mile 193.5. Probably the most unique lodging along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Grassy Creek Cabooses are cabooses renovated into cabins for lodging/rental in the Blue Ridge mountains near Fancy Gap Virginia with private bath with shower, kitchenette, 32″ flat screen satellite TV (w/over 145 channels), heat and air in each unit. We are convenient to I-77 near the NC/VA state line or highways 52 & 58. The renewable energy for Grassy Creek Cabooses comes from a hydroelectric power plant on the New River off I77 at exit 24. We’re family owned and operated (we live on site) open since 2000. Please tell your friends, family and coworkers about us.Relive a bygone era when train travel was fun and elegant. Come relax in a real caboose built by Nickel Plate Road or Norfolk Western and reminisce about the simpler times when everything wasn’t so hectic and fast paced. Travel back in time and remember how you enjoyed waving to the brakeman in the caboose window when you were sitting at the tracks waiting for the end of the train to pass.Perhaps you’d prefer to stretch out in our large mountain cabin, we call it the Depot. It’s similar in appearance to some of the old depots that once dotted the landscape at small railroad stops across the country. The 2 person jacuzzi is in the bedroom with a queen size bed and an additional queen size sleeper sofa is in the living area. The depot is very spacious with over 500 sq/ft (16’x32′) and features 3 decks 2 of them covered as well as all the other amenities of the cabooses. There is also a 34′ flat screen TV in the living area. You will not find a cabin this size with all the extras we provide for less.We have a few of the remaining mining cars from the old Austinville lead mines. There is only limestone left now but the mines used to produce the lead for musket balls, cannon balls and other things during the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The lead was taken to the Shot Tower on the New River & molten lead was dropped down the tower into the river where it immediately cooled to form a round ball. The mines were opened in 1756 and were discovered by Colonel John Chiswell. The center car was an actual dynamite car but I had to rebuild it after it was out in the weather for around half a century.Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life as you relax on one of the decks in an oversize rocker while taking in the high meadow, rolling countryside at an elevation around 3000 ft. There are a couple of oversize swings on the hill to relax and unwind while the world hurries by. Since we’re just off the Blue Ridge Parkway you will find this to be a peaceful and serene setting.Grassy Creek Cabooses is a great place for your anniversary, honeymoon or a romantic getaway. You will find our accommodations to be secluded & private. We are biker friendly.On a clear night you can sit outside to see thousands of stars in the higher altitude without a bunch of those bright vapor lights. During the day you can walk around the 33+ acres and hike down the hill to Grassy Creek. There you can relax all by your lonesome among the pine & laurel thickets. On occasion you may see a doe & fawn run across or maybe even some turkeys or a buck. We have added some horseshoe pits for fun and relaxation.Whether you’re just stopping over while traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway or as a home base for the many local activities you will find Grassy Creek Cabooses to be a most enjoyable and memorable place to spend some time. Mabry Mill the most photographed spot on the parkway is north about 18 miles.Address: 278 Caboose Lane Fancy Gap, VA 24328GPS Position: 80°35’12″W, 36°40’21″NLocated in the Blue Ridge Mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 193 & 194 at Orchard Gap. If traveling north on the parkway from hwy 52, turn left on Keno Rd at the Orchard Gap market and go 1.5 miles to Caboose Lane. If traveling south on the parkway from hwy 58 turn right on Keno rd at the Orchard Gap market.I 77 traveling south – take exit 8 and turn left under the bridge, go approximately 1 mile to highway 52.I 77 traveling north – take exit 8 and turn right, go approximately 1 mile to highway 52.After exiting from I 77 – At highway 52 turn right (south) and go about 1 mile to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Get on the Parkway and go (north) about 6 miles to Orchard gap, approximate mile 193.5. Turn left off of the Parkway onto Keno rd (the paved road) and go about 1.5 miles to Caboose Lane, turn right on Caboose Lane and proceed to the office.

Attraction	Distance
Olde Mill Golf Resort	11 min drive
Mabry Mill	24 min drive
Mayberry Mall	27 min drive
The Andy Griffith Museum	27 min drive
Primland Resort Golf Course	53 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Crooked Oak Restaurant	10 min drive
Lake View Motel & Restaurant	11 min drive
The Gap Deli at the Parkway	11 min drive
Maples Restaurant & Tavern	8 min drive
Rhudy’s Restaurant	10 min drive

Transportation	Details
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)	Roanoke Regional)

Is #494 – Authentic Railroad Cabooses And Depot Just Off The Blue Ridge Parkway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #494 – Authentic Railroad Cabooses And Depot Just Off The Blue Ridge Parkway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #494 – Authentic Railroad Cabooses And Depot Just Off The Blue Ridge Parkway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #494 – Authentic Railroad Cabooses And Depot Just Off The Blue Ridge Parkway located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Olde Mill Golf Resort and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Laurel Hill Birthplace Of J.E.B. Stuart. Foggy Ridge Cider and Cross Creek Country Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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 policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the tripHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisherWe should mentionA car is required for transport to and from this property

Located in Fancy Gap, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Laurel Hill Birthplace Of J.E.B. Stuart and Veterans Memorial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nancy's Candy Company and Wayne Henderson's Workshop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.