Welcome to The Black Walnut, a resort unto itself. This sprawling designer-decorated property is over 6000 sq ft on nearly 3 acres, with fantastic year-round views and enough to keep your whole group entertained. Outside, you'll love the hot tub, barrel sauna, massive stone firepit, dining area, and huge fenced yard. The interior features 6 bedrooms (sleeps 16), 2 game rooms, wellness room, poker room, bar, office, and 16 person dining table. Plus, pet friendly! Managed by New School Hosting.
The Black Walnut is in the neighborhood of Stoney Creek, where you can enjoy the beach at Lake Monocan, a 27 hole golf course, and Stoney Creek Park. Stoney Creek is located directly along route 151, famous in Virginia for over a dozen wineries, breweries, and cideries. The property is a 3 minute drive to the Stoney Creek clubhouse where guests can enjoy a round of golf, tennis, community pool, or a meal and cocktails at Iron & Ale Restaurant. And just 25 minutes away is Stoney Creek's sister neighborhood Wintergreen, known for skiing, amazing vistas, spa, and dining. Plus, some of the best hiking in the state is along the Blue Ridge Parkway, less than 20 mins away.
The property itself is on a very large lot, and is laid out as follows:
Backyard:
- Brand new patio with hot tub, 6 person barrel sauna, and custom stone gas firepit. The firepit puts out an impressive 420,000 BTUs (as compared to a regular firepit that puts out 55,000)!
- Deck with outdoor dining table for 12, bar seating for 4, gazebo with fire table, and gas grill
- Large fenced yard to let kids and dogs play
- The property extends beyond the fence all the way to the treeline, so there is an even larger unfenced yard for a game of flag football, ultimate frisbee, or whatever else your group can conjure up!
Inside, main level:
- Main living room with big screen TV, ample comfortable seating, and gas fireplace
- Adjoining the living room is a built-in bar area, with bar seating for 4, dishwasher, and plenty of glassware
- Fully stocked eat-in kitchen with double oven, pantry, bar seating for 2, plus dining table for 8
- Dining room / Sunroom, adjacent to the kitchen features a massive 16 person dining table with comfortable seating and mountain views
- Sitting area at far end of sun room, perfect for more intimate conversation
- BR1: King master bedroom with ensuite bathroom featuring double vanity and soaker tub. Adjoining BR1 is a nursery with crib and rocking chair.
- BR2: Bedroom with 2 sets of queen-over-queen bunk beds
- Hall full bath
- Poker room with table that seats 8 and large TV
- Wellness room / gym with IR sauna, peleton bike, 2 massage chairs, and weights
- Game room with foosball, shuffleboard, air hockey, karaoke machine, 2 arcades with several games each, darts, Nintendo Switch, and 75" TV with couch
- Office with desk, chair, 2 monitors, plus small couch
- Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
Inside, upstairs:
- BR3: Two queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Note: bedroom is above game room and has a separate stairwell from other upstairs bedrooms
- BR4: King master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
- BR5: Queen bedroom
- BR6: Kid bedroom with twin daybed, cocktail table arcade, Playstation 5, lego wall, magnet wall, and large Connect 4
- Full hall bath
Other things to note:
- We welcome dogs! Your one-time $200 pet fee covers up to 4 dogs. Simply register your pets when you select the number of guests for your reservation.
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and deck.
- The living room, game room, poker room, wellness room, and 5 of the bedrooms feature smart TVs where you can access all the main streaming services. We do not subscribe to cable
- The large firepit goes through the equivalent of 1 tank of propane per hour- it is... powerful! Please turn off when you're not using it :)
- We provide a fully stocked coffee bar with multiple coffee drip and Keurig options
- Linens and towels provided
- Guests can enjoy free community pool access in the summer season (though the HOA rules stipulate no more than 6 guests at a time, and the permitted hours are 2-6pm). Just a 3 min drive away.
- We do require a separate rental agreement, which we will send a link to e-sign after you book. There are no additional fees beyond those listed here.
Lastly, here is a thorough list of specific places we love to visit near the property. One of the best things about staying here is the location. You’re in the heart of Nellysford and the Nelson 151 corridor, with golf, restaurants, trails, wineries, breweries, cideries, family activities and Wintergreen Resort all just a short drive away.
Around 5 Minutes Away
Stoney Creek Golf Course – 27 holes of scenic Blue Ridge golf right in the neighborhood. The clubhouse and course just a short drive or long walk away.
Three Notch’d Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen – Craft beer, spirits and cocktails paired with a full restaurant and relaxed atmosphere.
Rockfish Valley Trails & Spruce Creek Park – Miles of easy, scenic walking trails along the Rockfish River, Reid’s Creek, open fields and woodlands. Great for families, morning walks and enjoying the outdoors without heading up the mountain.
Iron & Ale – Casual restaurant and bar overlooking the Stoney Creek golf course, just around the corner from the house.
Belties – Popular local breakfast spot serving farmhouse-style breakfast, scratch-made biscuits and coffee. Leave enough time to pet the cows!
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative – Local farmers, food producers, baked goods, crafts and live music.
Seasonal: Saturdays, 8:00 AM–Noon, rain or shine, May through October.
Stoney Creek Park – Peaceful creekside walking areas, benches and picnic spots within the Stoney Creek community.
Rockfish Valley Natural History Center – Small, family-friendly nature center located next to the Rockfish Valley trail system.
Nearby Essentials
A grocery store, Virginia ABC store, local markets and specialty food shops are also only a few minutes away, making it easy to stock the kitchen or pick up anything you forgot.
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About 5–10 Minutes Away
Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery – One of Nellysford’s signature destinations, with craft cider, food, expansive outdoor spaces, mountain scenery and frequent live music.
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub – Large destination brewery with a full restaurant, outdoor seating and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Hill Top Berry Farm Winery & Meadery – A unique local winery specializing in fruit wines and handcrafted meads. Kids especially love visiting and feeding the friendly goats.
Lake Monocan – Seasonal swimming, beach, kayaking, paddleboarding and picnicking.
Blue Toad Hard Cider – Relaxed cidery with outdoor seating and beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views.
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About 10–15 Minutes Away
Blue Mountain Brewery – One of the area’s best-known breweries, with craft beer, a full restaurant, large outdoor spaces and fantastic mountain views.
Valley Road Vineyards – Relaxed winery with beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor seating and an inviting tasting room.
Silverback Distillery – Virginia-made bourbon, whiskey, vodka and gin with tastings and cocktails along the Nelson 151 corridor.
Flying Fox Vineyard – Boutique vineyard offering wines and vermouth in a smaller, more intimate setting.
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About 15–20 Minutes Away
Wintergreen Resort – The area’s premier four-season mountain resort, offering skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golf, dining and year-round recreation.
Veritas Vineyards & Winery – One of Central Virginia’s best-known wineries, surrounded by vineyards and spectacular Blue Ridge scenery.
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery – A dramatic mountaintop destination offering both wine and beer with some of the best panoramic views in the area.
The Plunge Snow Tubing Park – One of Wintergreen’s most popular winter family activities.
Afton Mountain Vineyards – Long-established Virginia winery with beautiful vineyards and sweeping mountain views.
Paul’s Creek Trail – Popular short hike featuring cascading water, swimming holes and natural rock slides.
Discovery Ridge Adventure Center – Seasonal family activities and recreation at Wintergreen Resort.
Cardinal Point Winery – Family-owned winery offering a relaxed tasting experience in the Afton wine country.
