5550 Dunlap Creek Rd, Covington, VA 24426

The Creekside Cabin Retreat offers more than just a stunning setting and historical context; it presents ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation that appeal to all ages. Whether you are drawn to water sports, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying a peaceful day by the water, there is something here for everyone. Recreational enthusiasts will find this location to be a haven that caters to outdoor lifestyles. With trails weaving through scenic vistas and ample opportunities for birdwatching and photography.    Creekside is a sanctuary where time slows down to a crawl. An immaculate log cabin serves as a home base for all who visit Creekside.  The cabin, located by free-flowing Dunlap Creek, captures the hum of rushing water as well as the picturesque view of the year-round stream and stunning sheer rock cliff backdrop.    HIGHLIGHTS  *Eleven acres adjoining the 1.8-million-acre George Washington National Forest  *An immaculate log cabin is home base for all other recreational and leisure pursuits  *Dark skies with little to no light pollution for stargazing, planet observation, star-walking and astrophotography  *Free flowing Dunlap Creek runs through the property for 2/10 mile  *A four-season property - mild winters, cool summers, and near perfect springs and falls  *Diverse topography creates a wonderful natural setting  *White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, coyote, grouse, squirrel, raccoon, fox, rabbit, and salamanders make up the resident wildlife population  *Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, several types of birds, and Neotropical songbirds  *Many species of trees, plants, and wildflowers paint a vibrant tapestry  *Moss and lichen-covered sheer rock cliffs serve as the Creekside cabin's stunning backdrop  *Surrounded by the GWNF, private wooded tracts, and mountain farms, in a quite rural neighborhood  *Electricity and phone onsite, great access  *20 minutes to Covington, the county seat of Alleghany County  *One hour to the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw  *90 minutes to the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport  *Low taxes, low population density    SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS  A Foxfire Agent must be present in order to visit this property.  48 hours notice is required.  Contact the office to schedule a visit to this property.    LOCATION  Google Coordinates: 37.754657°(N), -80.154875°(W)  Address:  5550 Dunlap Creek Rd., Covington, VA 24426.  Elevation Range: 1552 ft. to 1579 ft. +/-    Driving times (approximate)    Highway/Towns  I-64 Callaghan Exit 10: 10 minutes  Covington, VA: 20 minutes  Lewisburg, WV: 25 minutes  Lexington, VA: 1 hour  Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 30 minutes  Charlotte, NC: 4 hours 10 minutes  Union, WV: 40 minutes  White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes  Washington, D.C.: 3 hours 40 minutes    Airports  Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV: 35 minutes  Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 25 minutes    Recreation  Golf - Lewisburg Elks Country Club, Lewisburg, WV: 30 minutes  Golf - The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes  Golf - The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes  Golf - Valley View Country Club, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 30 minutes  Lake - Lake Moomaw: 1 hour  Lake - Moncove Lake, Gap Mills, WV: 35 minutes  Resort - The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes  Resort - The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes  State Park - Douthat State Park: 40 minutes  State Park - Moncove Lake State Park: 35 minutes    CABIN HIGHLIGHTS  *1,000 sq. ft. log cabin - immaculate condition  *Built in 2006  *Metal roof  *Open space Living/Kitchen/Dining room concept  *Two bedrooms  *One full bathroom  *Propane fireplace heats entire cabin  *Electric split unit cools and heats  *Kitchen island with granite countertop and seating  *Laminate flooring  *Beautiful and spacious kitchen cabinetry  *Solid surface vanity top  *Concrete 7' pier foundation  *Large covered front porch 10' X 36'  *Large covered back porch 10' X 36' with views of Dunlap Creek  *Outdoor fireplace