Welcome to Rock Castle, our family’s long-time, dog-friendly mountaintop gathering place—now open for everyone to enjoy! 🏔️🐾
Enjoy gorgeous views, peace, and moutaintop adventure.
🔥 Cozy up by the stone fireplace
🌌 Stargaze
🐾 Roam with your pup
🦌 Spot wildlife from the porch
🎶 Explore Floyd (15 miles away!)
A fun and quirky place- medieval vibes meets the 70's! Full of heart with all the creature comforts-perfect for couples trips, family getaways & their furry friends! ❤️
The space
Ultimate Privacy & Mountain Magic✨
Rock Castle is one-of-a-kind retreat sitting 2,887 feet above sea level on the Blue Ridge Parkway!
With over 200 private acres, beautiful views of Rock Castle Gorge & the Blue Ridge Mountains, and starry skies with minimal light pollution, this is a great escape from it all.
🏡 4BR | 2BA | 2-story | approx 3,500 sq ft
Inside, you’ll find:
✔️ Well-stocked home with everything you need
✔️ Stone floors, a cozy fireplace & a grand staircase
✔️ Comfy beds & fluffy towels
✔️ Mountain breezes & fresh air
A Home with History & Personality!🏡✨
Built by our grandparents in the 1970s, Rock Castle has been our family’s gathering place for decades. It still holds its original quirky charm—think red shag carpet upstairs & mustard kitchen counters—mixed with modern comforts.
Every corner has a story, and we hope it becomes part of yours, too!
Come for the views, stay for the vibes. We're excited to share Rock Castle with you! ❤️
What You’ll Find at Rock Castle 🏡✨
Kitchen & Dining
✔ Well-stocked kitchen – fridge, brand-new stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker & French press
✔ Plenty of tableware, utensils, drinkware & gadgets
✔ Starter supplies – coffee, creamer, soaps, paper goods, & cleaning supplies
✔ Full-size washer & dryer
✔ Eat-in kitchen with a large table for family meals
Living & Relaxing
✔ Open living/dining room – big windows, sliding glass doors, a giant stone fireplace, and a vintage bar 🍸
Bedrooms 🛏️
Downstairs:
✔ Box Bedroom - cozy queen bed built into the wall + a sitting area, with a full bath next door
Upstairs:
✔ Yellow Room – sunny space with two twin beds, kids’ books & toys
✔ Guest Room – queen bed + balcony access
✔ Primary Room – antique queen bed, stunning mountain views, & sliding glass doors to the balcony
WiFi & Entertainment 📺📚
✔ WiFi available – can be spotty and slower than we're all used to, but is usually decent for streaming (phone hotspots help!)
✔ Two 32” Smart TVs upstairs with a DVD/VCR + a fun selection of 80s & 90s movies
✔ Tons of books to browse
✔ Non-smart TV in the kitchen with a digital antenna for a few local channels 📺
Cooling & Heat ❄️🔥
✔ No AC but the high elevation + mountain breezes keep it cool
✔ Plenty of fans for warmer days
✔ Electric ceiling heating in each bedroom
✔ Giant fireplace in the living room for cozy nights
For the Kids 👦👧
✔ A magical place to explore! But it's not childproofed – stairs, balconies, outlets, & mountains too!
✔ Spacious twin bedroom with lots of play space, books & toys
✔ A whole mountain top worth of adventure and a couple of fun swings too!
Pet-Friendly 🐶❤️
✔ Well-behaved, house-trained dogs welcome! 🐾
✔ No fenced yard, so please keep an eye on wanderers!
✔ Crate requested if leaving pups alone
✔ Furniture covers are provided for snuggle-loving dogs 🛋️🐕
Wildlife & Critters 🦊🐻
✔ You might get lucky enough to see butterflies, deer, foxes, wild turkeys, skinks, skunks, so many birds & maybe even a bear or a bobcat!
✔ We do our best to keep bugs outside, but it’s possible you may cross paths with something small that makes it in.
Check out the Neighborhood section for all the fun things to do nearby! Have questions? Just ask!
Guest access
All of the house living areas and the entire grounds...
Except for these off-limit spots:
• tiny old log cabin near the main house
• old equipment barn- not structurally safe
The two-story cabin visible at the top of the driveway belongs to an aunt and is private property.
Other things to note
Cell Service:
• Verizon has the best coverage here and in the surrounding area.
• T-Mobile works great at the house and in some parts of Floyd but has limited coverage elsewhere.
• Other carriers may vary.
• A landline is available for local calls and emergencies.
Getting to the House:
• The driveway is just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about a mile from the intersection of Hwy 8.
• GPS will guide you there, but you may lose service along the way.
• In the case of no service, use the emailed driveway map and directions—save them to your phone or print a copy.
Driveway Details:
• One-lane gravel road with a few steep spots.
• Completely safe with no drop-offs.
• Can be bumpy depending on recent rain and maintenance schedules.
• 2WD cars (even older ones!) handle it just fine, but a Jeep or 4WD can be a fun choice.
• Low ground clearance cars aren't a good choice for this trip.
Pro Tips for a Smooth Drive:
• Use low gear and keep your speed around 15 MPH on steep sections.
• Take it slow and steady on the way down.
Wildlife Sanctuary:
• The property is a designated wildlife sanctuary.
• No hunting is allowed.
• Enjoy the peaceful nature and keep an eye out for local wildlife!
