Rates are based on double occupancy. Additional guests are $35 per person per night. The Sugar Maple Suite and the Cedarwood Suite are the only two accommodations that can sleep more than two guests.

A 12.3% tax is added to each rate. All major credit cards are accepted.

A one night deposit is required on stays for two nights or more. The balance will be collected 7 days prior to your check-in day.

For one-night stays, the entire amount (less the taxes) will be collected at the time the reservation is made.

High Demand Weekends have their own policies. This includes JMU Graduation, Homecoming and Parents Weekends. For more information, please refer to “Special Event Weekends” below.

After 48 hours of booking your reservation, should you cancel, a $75 Cancellation fee applied. If the entire balance has been collected for a one-night stay, we will issue a refund for all but $75.

Within 14 days of your arrival date, 75% of your total reservation will be retained OR you may request a gift certificate for 100% of the reservation to be used at a future date with a 1 year expiration date.

Within 24 hours of your arrival date OR No-Shows, 100% of the reservation is retained.

Reservations made on other booking sites (AirBnB, Booking.com, VRBO, Hotels.com or Expedia) must be changed or canceled where the reservation was made.

CHANGE OF DATE
A change of date fee of $50 will apply and a telephone call is required in order to discuss availability and any applicable charges that may apply relative to the date change.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
If the National Weather Service recommends against travel on your route, we will issue a gift certificate equal to the amount of your full stay to be used in the future with a 1 year expiration date.

Booking.com reservations are non-refundable.

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SPECIAL EVENT WEEKENDS

A 50% non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking. The 50% balance will be collected 30 days prior to your arrival date.Cancellations made within 90 days of the arrival date, 100% of the reservation will be retained. Within 90 days of arrive, the reservation non-cancelable/non-refundable weekend.

JMU Graduation Weekend

JMU Graduation Weekend 2025 will be May 15, 16, 17 and 18 and is currently open for online booking.

Two Night Minimum Required.

JMU Parents Weekend

These are available to book online one year in advance on a first come, first served basis. The Special Event Cancellation Policy applies.

Check-in is 3PM

Check-out is 11AM

Late checkout is available for $25/hour and the latest is 1PM

We cannot guarantee early check-in but you are welcome to call the day of arrival and we will let you know if your room will be ready early.

ALL Accommodations are self-check-in, including the Main House Suites and Rooms. Check-in instructions are provided on your confirmation email when you make your reservation.

Main House (Iris Room, Redbud Room, Cedarwood Suite & Sugar Maple Suite)
When you turn in the driveway for the Main House, the lot is the first one on your left. There are 4 spaces – One space for each Room/Suite. Additional parking is available on Glanzer Ct, which is the street directly behind the Main House.

River Birch Cabin, Magnolia Cottage & Clover Cottage
Follow the driveway in front of the Main House to access “Cottage Parking” marked by a sign on the left. There are three spaces – One space for each Cottage. Additional parking is available on Glanzer Ct, which is the street directly behind the Main House.

Water Lily Studio & Mountain Laurel Studio
The Spring Water Studios have a private driveway on the other side of the Pond. The Main House faces the Pond and the Spring Water Suites. There is a small, lighted sign that says “Spring Water Suites” under a canopy-lit elm tree. Once in the driveway, you’ll see the building on your left and the gravel driveway just past it.

Available for guest use only.

TESLA Charging Station is located in the Spring Water Suites parking lot. Should you want to use the TESLA charger, please book either the Mountain Laurel Studio or the Water Lily Studio.

UNIVERSAL Charging Station is located in the Cottage parking lot. If you’d like to use the Universal charger, please book the River Birch Cabin, Magnolia Cottage or Clover Cottage.

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When redeeming a Gift Certificate please note the following:

Two night minimum may be required Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun.

May be applied toward any accommodation.

Non-transferable, Non-refundable, Not redeemable for cash.

Cannot be used with other specials or discounts.

Entire value of each Gift Certificate must be redeemed in a single reservation.

Value is applicable to lodging only, unless otherwise specified.

May not be applied to sales & use taxes.

Fireplaces are seasonal and in operation from October 1 to April 30.

Smoking & Vaping is strictly prohibited to outside.
Smoking or vaping inside will result in a $250 charge.

Sorry, no pets allowed.

We can accommodate children ages 5 and up in The Cedarwood Suite or The Sugar Maple Suite in the Main House.

We offer beautiful lawn and landscape plus an inviting country style pond for your enjoyment. At this time, we are not able to accommodate large gatherings or parties.

The Clover Cottage is ADA Approved, however it has limitations. Please inquire with us for additional details prior to booking your stay.

Guests provide their own meals and housekeeping.

Cabin, Cottages and Studios are equipped to enable guests to prepare light meals and beverages during your stay. The wet bar sinks are adequate for clean up after limited food and beverage prep.

Guests shall be liable for damage caused by his or her act, omission or negligence. If damage has occurred, By the Side of the Road reserves the right to charge the credit cared provided at the time of booking a reasonable amount necessary to repair or replace such damage. Cleanup problems beyond reasonable wear and tear will be applied to the credit card at a rate of $100/hour.