Great location! Just one mile from downtown which was so convenient for VT football games. Great place to stay for all VT sports. My husband actually walked back to the Cozy Cottage after a basketball game. We stayed 2 full months Sept -Nov and Curtis was readily available every step of the way for any of our questions.
We loved the porch sunset views and enjoyed reading out there catching the sunshine as well. Kitchen was fully stocked so we were able to have home cooked meals and all appliances worked well including the full size washer and dryer. There was every convenience like a place to hang your keys, flashlight by the bed, nightlights perfectly placed and so many supplies from kitchen items to cleaning supplies. Also we were so close to restaurants and everything Blacksburg has to offer but away from the Main St traffic on game days. We could not have picked a better location. I loved che hardwood floors in most of the house. We really enjoyed our stay at the Cozy Cottage.
Very cute cottage⊠interior could use some updating however it is as advertised, a budget accommodation. Great location, beautiful views! Beds very very comfortable. Everything needed was provided just wish there was a clean sponge for each new guest as jo dishwasher and the sponge smelled at bit. Otherwise great property for the price!
Home conveniently located close to Vtech. Comfortable and clean. Sitting on the porch watching the deer frolic across the street while having coffee was a big bonus! We enjoyed our stayx
Great location close to VT campus, necessities covered, borderline charming. Unfortunately, it took a while for the musty smell to dissipate. It was the first thing we experienced as we entered the cottage. We bought some scented candles to mask the odor. A heavy squall during our second night caused water to seep under the backdoor and into the rug refreshing odor. We made it work by spending most of our time on campus or outside the cottage. The cottage would benefit from a good purging. There were old publications, broken carts, dead house plants cluttering the living spaces. We loved the front porch but the cable strung between and locking the rocking chairs to the porch detracted from the charm. We expected a little more for the surge pricing caused by parent weekend but satisfied with our first stay in Blacksburg.
My husband and I stayed at the Cozy Cottage for 10 days in August with our two retrievers. The location and size of the cottage were great, and the owner was easy to contact and attentive. The property needs some repairs and deep cleaning. The family room flooded after a thunderstorm and the ceiling was damaged in a bedroom. The bathroom fan and some of the AC units weren't clean - dust and dirt accumulations. The kitchen range, cabinets and cookware need a thorough cleaning. We were glad to have the space for our dogs and appreciate the owner's waiver of a pet fee due to the flooding issue.
We stayed in this house when we travelled to VA to drop off our son at VA Tech. The house is older but has a lot of character. Just a short drive to campus. Great views off the front porch! It was exactly what we needed!
Worst vrbo stay I've ever had unfortunately. Arrived in evening to find things covered in dust and more, spent 2 hours cleaning before we felt comfortable staying, especially due to covid. Finally went to take showers only to find the hot water diverter was not working. Took lukewarm showers after owner came by to tighten what he could until he could get a plumber out. Couple days later plumber said can't fix so we were offered house next door. We declined to move again as didn't want to spend another day cleaning yet another property, but agreed to use of the shower there as no one else was staying and we need decent shower at least. Next day was getting ready to go out and had NO water...called owner he had someone go over and found the well pump had shut off. Next day came home and walked into flooding rec room, tried to determine source but could not and reported to owner immediately so he could get someone out to investigate source/fix leak. If you are reading this, confirm this home is in proper working order before booking. The owners are nice and live out of state but happened to be in town for a visit - they were unaware of the conditions and they did give a partial refund for our troubles. However, the party they have entrusted this place to is clearly not worthy of it. It is sad to see such a cute place go too ruin because of such neglect and it certainly should not be listed for rental unless and until all repairs are made and these issues are addressed.
My mom and I live 11 hours apart so we like to 'meet in the middle' and this was a great long weekend place. There were stores 'in town' for things we needed but the property itself has a porch with a wonderful view for us to relax and visit. Just down US 460 there are several national and state parks and we just drove around and took all the turn-offs to see what was there. Very nice mountain views the whole time.
Not 'ritzy' but very comfy and clean. It felt like I was staying at a relative's house while they were out. We found the supply of drinkware, cookware, soap, towels, and other such things to be perfect for what we needed. for 3 nights. Wifi was good. Phone reception was good (verizon). Plenty of outlets. Plenty of lights. Comfy beds.
Best feature is the porch and view.
Fantastic location.Close to a number of hiking trails. Blacksburg is a great town to visit.
Fantastic location. Bathroom and kitchen old but very functional. Living room and family room are great for family interaction. Overall had a wonderul time in Blacksburg.
My wife and I had a wonderful vacation experience at Cozy Cottage, the location is great, you can get to a lot of Hiking trails and just beautiful outdoor places in a short distance.
Blacksburg is a great town for everything
We loved sitting on the porch at cosy cottage and enjoy watching the Dears and look at the forest.
The owner Curtis is a world traveler and very nice person and good communicator....
Very cozy place that takes you back in time. Very old home which was very interesting. Furniture is not made like this anymore. Everyone should experience a place back in yime.
We purchased the old farm house so that we could update it and enjoy it while sharing in the care of elderly parents that lived next door. Curtis' Dad built the neighboring home place in which Curtis grew up and he played with the boys that lived in the Poff house. So while location was the main incentive to buy the house there was also a sentimental facet. In those care giving years, we generally came for a week but sometimes those weeks got extended. When we got the house livable we were able to give the parents the privacy of their own home and we had a short retreat. We never had the illusion of making a 'purse out of a sow's ear' as local folks might say but we wanted to blend the past with the present as we furnished and decorated the cottage from attics, consignment and yard sales, and thrift shops. We wanted the cottage to reflect its surroundings and the people of the area. We selected photographs and paintings that featured Virginia artists and scenes that could be seen only a short drive from the house. Occasionally a Kentucky picture or book may show up in the cottage, something that we bring from our Old Kentucky Home. But as a Blacksburg native and a Hokie, Curtis still has much loyalty to his Old Virginia Home.
The Cozy Cottage stands out because of its simplicity. There are some unique antiques and some plain old used furniture. But there is a blending of old and new; for example, the master bedstead is antique metal ( as is the rare find metal dresser) but it has an up-to-date memory foam mattress. The property used to be out in the country but now it is less than a 1/4 mile from Blacksburg's City limits. In minutes you can be in town or back out in the mountains. It is almost like having a mountain chalet with pizza delivery service. And no one has ever complained about not finding a place to park.
In addition to convient location the Cozy Cottage has cable TV, WiFi, a washer and dryer, an almost completely furnished kitchen ( no dish washer). Many guests have called it their home away from home. It is not fancy but it is homey!