The Blue Heron Getaway

PLEASE READ- ***Coronavirus safety information**** The safety of our guests is our primary concern. We want to assure our guests we are following guidelines set forth by the CDC when cleaning the apartment and will continue to do so throughout 2021. As part of the cleaning, the apartment windows will be opened during cleaning to allow the flow of fresh air into the unit. The grounds are large enough to easily facilitate social distancing. Guests will have exclusive use of the outdoor grill, picnic table and porch chairs. Guests have a separate entrance and will use self checkin using a door keypad. The hosts are senior citizens and will practice social distancing and minimize contact with guests for your safety and ours. The Blue Heron Getaway is located on the shores of Claytor Lake in the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia. The lake is popular for many water sports including boating, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. The natural beauty of the area offers nearby opportunities for bird watching, hiking and biking on the New River Trail. The apartment is just steps from the waters edge. Enjoy water sports and relax in the evenings with a camp fire. Dine on the patio or deck. Sun on one of our three decks or relax in the porch swing by the water. The Blue Heron Getaway is home to The Triple H Hens. Farm fresh eggs are available daily. Join us as we collect eggs and help feed the girls. We are located 30 minutes from Radford University, 45 minutes from Virginia Tech, 30 minutes from Claytor Lake State Park and 10 minutes from Boy Scout Camp Powhatan. Amenities: The unit sleeps 4 privately. 770 sq ft. BR: King size bed, chair, luggage rack and alarm clock. Ceiling fan. LR: electric fireplace/heater, 45" television with Direct TV, blu ray DVD player, rocker, recliner and queen sleeper sofa. Kitchen: fully stocked. dishwasher, stove/range/oven, full refrigerator with ice maker, microwave. Seating for four. Service for eight. Bathroom: shower/tub combination, hairdryer. Comfort height toilet. All linens provided except beach towels. Starter soap and paper products provided. On site amenities: Air conditioning, outdoor dining areas, grill, covered porch, patio, boat ramp, sunning decks, fishing deck and patio. Use of kayaks, a paddle board and paddle boat is available for guest use at no additional cost. The owners live on site and are usually available to assist with any needs. Your privacy will be respected. Visitors have access to the front yard. Entrance to the backyard is by invitation only as a dog, chickens and honey bees are on the property. Internet is provided. Due to our rural location service is slow. The internet service will not support streaming of movies or gaming. Guests are encouraged to use a personal hot spot if available. Contact your provider to determine coverage. NO SMOKING or vaping in the unit or on the porch permitted. Smoking and vaping in designated areas only. NO PETS ALLOWED. NEW FOR 2020: Bedroom Furnishings Outdoor Hot Tub- operational year around New For 2021: enlarged lakeside deck with antigravity chairs 2 person kayak CLEANING FEE- A $50 cleaning fee is added to all reservations. Getting there: If a GPS is used, enter the address 2941 Blackberry Lane, Hiwassee, VA 24347. The GPS may give directions using secondary roads. We suggest traveling on I 81. If traveling south on I 81 , take exit 94 Turn left onto Route 99 Turn left onto Route 100 Turn right on Lowman Ferry Road (should be the first right past the railroad trestle) Lowman's Ferry dead ends into Julia Simpkins (this will be after crossing the lake) Turn right onto Julia Simpkins, travel approximately 3 miles Turn right onto Old Hurst Road. When Old Hurst Road ends, turn left onto Blackberry Lane. The Blue Heron Lodge is a blue two story on the left along the lake front. If traveling I 81 N, take exit 94A, turn left onto Route 100 and proceed as listed above. A car is necessary to enjoy the area attractions. For quick travel use I 81. For winter travel a 4 wheel drive may be necessary to access the property in case of increment weather. The nearest town is Pulaski. Groceries can be purchased at the local Food Lion. There are also fast food restaurants ( Wendy's, McDonalds and Subway) Also a Mexican restaurant Compadres and Al’s On 1st Shop Eez on Lowman's Ferry Road just before crossing the bridge has a limited selection of groceries, fishing supplies and gas available. Other nearby towns: Dublin Radford Christiansburg Blacksburg Wytheville Hillsville Galax Nearest airport: Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional Nearest train station: Lynchburg Nearest beach: Claytor Lake State Park