Let Worries Wash Away During Your Stay
Eagle Annie’s Cottage, located in Highland County, Virginia, features one bedroom with a queen bed, a dining room/study, fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer, and a living room with a comfortable futon. Front and back porches offer guests a space to relax and/or reflect. And, 6M Wi-Fi access with a Verizon cell phone booster make it easy to connect to the outside world. The cottage is dog-friendly, and you can view our Dog Policy here.
We follow COVID-19 Cleaning Procedures and allow at least two days to elapse between guests.

Birding
We’re open year-round including winter, when many birders see Golden Eagles and Rough-legged hawks. However, a large variety of feathered friends are visible year-round. For more info on Virginia bird species, visit the VSO website!

Quiet Roads & Paths
Highland County is known for its quiet roads, which offer cyclists and motorcyclists many scenic, low-traffic, winding routes. The Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge occurs every August and has become a very popular event.

Artistic Inspiration
Artists and photographers absorb the incredible landscapes and rural scenes, capturing Highland County’s intense beauty. Perfect for a solo retreat or a small group getaway. Don’t miss our annual Artists’ Weekend or simply indulge in your own solo retreat!
Sites in
the Sky
Patti Reum, owner of Eagle Annie’s Cottage, is an avid birder, who can direct you to all the great birding hotspots in the county. The Blue Grass Valley, where our cottage is located, is on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Patti “Eagle Annie” Reum

I moved to Highland County in 2001. As a teacher and biologist, I have been involved in many interesting projects – bird surveys, field trips, and a nesting box project for the American Kestrel. I am also a professional musician and play in a contra dance band.
I enjoy meeting new friends and offer oodles of information on things to do and places to go in the area, so if you would like any recommendations, just ask!
Take A Peek Inside the Cozy Cottage

Quiet Concentration
Are you a writer in need of inspiration? Do you need peace and quiet to work? Maybe you need a neutral space to complete a project? Our dining room/study provides a soothing spot to create with 6M wireless internet. And, when you need a break, just meander outside to one of our two porches to sit a spell and breathe in crisp mountain air.

A Kitchen Ready for Cooking
Our fully-furnished kitchen includes all wares needed to create a fun, vacation meal whether you bring your own ingredients or are preparing your catch from the day’s fishing trip. Of course, if you’d rather order-in, Blue Grass Mercantile is right down the road or you can dine out in Monterey.

Sweet Dreams & Deep Sleeps
The solid wood paneling in the bedroom coupled with the warm, gentle light offers a calm-inducing space for catching up on winks, sleeping in, or retiring early to enjoy a good book before falling into a peaceful slumber.
Directions:
Please use these directions as GPS is not dependable.
FROM Monterey: Head north on Rt. 220. At Forks of Water (Ginseng Mt. Store), take a left onto Rt. 642. Continue on this road until you reach Blue Grass (3-way stop sign). At this point, the route number changes to Rt. 640 (Blue Grass Valley Rd.) Continue straight (you are heading southwest) for about 1 mile until you reach the village of New Hampden (there is no sign for this). You will see an Episcopal Church on the right. Immediately across the street is Eagle Annie’s Cottage.
It is a good idea to bring a Virginia map with you.