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Flannagan Lodge Private Guest Suite

A 2BR/1BA private guest suite with its own private entrance, a private lounging deck, and a private hospitality hallway - reserved one group at a time, with no shared guest spaces.

At Flannagan Lodge, we cater to your traveling needs with personalized accommodations that strive for comfort and convenience for every guest.

Looking for Hotels in Haysi VA or Hotels Near Breaks Interstate Park? Our private guest suite is the quiet, modern alternative - and we keep a list of year-round weekend getaway ideas to help you plan.

Amenities

We Provide Essentials for Your Stay to Get You Started! PRIMO Filtered Water for Hot, Cold, and K-Cup Coffee, Microwave, Toaster, Personal Ice Maker, Mini-Fridge, and a Ninja Possible-Cooker!

Private outdoor deck at Flannagan Lodge

Outdoor

Private Outdoor Deck

Unwind on our tranquil outdoor deck, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening sunset, complementing your relaxing stay.

Spacious 2 Bedroom Private Guest Suite - Comfortable, Private, and Work-Ready

Comfortably accommodating up to four guests, with a dedicated lounge and workspace. Need three separate bedrooms? Special accommodations are available for qualified reservations.

Spacious 2 Bedroom Private Guest Suite

Two private bedrooms, one private bathroom, a dedicated lounge, and a workspace in place of a third bedroom - comfortably accommodating up to four guests. Private entrance, private guest spaces, and independent lockable keypads on each bedroom if you are travelling with friends. Only your reservation group stays at Flannagan Lodge during your visit.

Modern Essentials

Fiber Wi-Fi, a smart TV in each room, work desks, Hot/Cold Primo Water with integrated K-Cup coffee station and starter supplies, a mini-fridge, microwave, and practical conveniences to help guests settle in quickly.

Flexible Third Bedroom Available

Most guests reserve Flannagan Lodge as a 2 bedroom suite with a lounge. For work crews, motorcycle touring groups, fishing and ATV parties, and guests who prefer separate sleeping arrangements, the lounge can be configured as a third private bedroom by special reservation. Availability may be limited and additional charges may apply.

Contact the host about a third bedroom

Traveling Professionals Welcome

Utility contractors, fiber and telecom crews, engineers, inspectors, government employees, healthcare travelers, and construction managers regularly basecamp at the Lodge. Separate private bedrooms can often be arranged for crews whose members each need their own sleeping space.

Remote work and extended stays

Built for Adventure & Extended Stays

Whether you are here for ATV trails, Breaks Interstate Park, fishing, boating, travel work, or relocation discovery, Flannagan Lodge provides a quiet and comfortable mountain basecamp.

Basecamp for Business Builders

Step away from the noise. Build your Lodging business plan from the mountains of Southwest Virginia with Flannagan Lodge's Host and 20+ year business owner.

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Flexible Accommodation

Need Three Private Bedrooms?

Most guests reserve Flannagan Lodge as a spacious two-bedroom private suite. For special situations - traveling work crews, business travelers, motorcycle touring groups, fishing trips, ATV groups, or guests who simply prefer separate sleeping arrangements - the lounge/workspace can be configured as a third private bedroom. Availability may be limited and additional charges may apply for the extra housekeeping and laundry. Please contact the host before booking.

Reunions, Parties & Family Gatherings

Family Reunion Lodging in Haysi, Breaks & Clinchco, VA

Lodging in Haysi is scarce, and most families end up driving 25+ minutes to Grundy or Clintwood after a long day at the reunion. Flannagan Lodge is a fully modern 2BR/1BA private guest suite minutes from Dickenson County’s most popular gathering spots - comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests with fiber Wi-Fi, a private entrance, and lockable bedrooms.

Haysi Kiwanis Park meeting building in Haysi, VA

Reunion Venue

Haysi Kiwanis Park

The Kiwanis Park meeting building in Haysi is commonly rented for family reunions and parties. Flannagan Lodge is the closest fully modern lodging - sleep in Haysi instead of driving 25+ minutes back to a hotel after the gathering.

Below The Dam Recreation Area at John W. Flannagan Dam

Recreation Area

Below The Dam Recreation Area

Gathering at the John W. Flannagan Dam? The Below The Dam Recreation Area has picnic shelters, playground equipment, a pickleball court, restrooms, and the dam's water outlet into the Russell Fork River - and the lodge is approximately 3-4 miles away, a short drive from Haysi.

Things to Do Nearby

Explore the Area

ATV riding, hiking, fishing, boating, rock climbing, hunting, scenic overlooks, and hometown dining - Flannagan Lodge puts you minutes from the year-round adventure of Southwest Virginia.

Spearhead Trails ATV system

ATV Trails

Spearhead & Ridgeview Trails

One of the largest trail systems in the region, Spearhead Trails - which includes Ridgeview Trails - offers miles of off-road adventure winding through the ridges, hollows, and mountain views of Southwest Virginia.

Read the ATV & Side-by-Side Flannagan Lodge Adventure Guide

TransAmerica Bicentennial Bike Route 76 map

Cycling

TransAmerica Bike Route 76

The historic TransAmerica Bicentennial Bicycle Route 76 passes through the area, drawing cross-country cyclists each season.

Bull elk with full antlers in a meadow at Southern Gap, Buchanan County, Virginia

Wildlife Tours

Elk Tours at Southern Gap

Guided elk viewing tours through the restored herd range at Southern Gap in Buchanan County, Virginia - an unforgettable up-close look at one of Appalachia's great wildlife comeback stories.

Where to Eat Nearby

Local Dining

Whether you're in the mood for a sandwich, pizza, Mexican, steak, or just down-home country cookin' - we have a flavor match for everyone.

Guest Reviews

We enjoyed our stay there at the lodge. It was a really nice, clean and cozy home. I loved how modernized it was with the smart home gadgets too. It definitely satisfied us and I will definitely book it again in the very near future when I am in the area again.

M.

Airbnb Guest

Joe's place provided exactly what I needed after a long day on the bike. He is a great host and very helpful!

N. D.

Google Review · April 2024

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We definitely enjoyed our overnight stay; it was a perfect setup and just what we needed. Ended up arriving later than expected but Joseph was very flexible and understanding and was outside waving a flashlight as we were riding Motorcycles. The place was spotless and the amenities were great. Joseph even went into town to get cheeseburgers from the local grill, and it was delicious. Highly recommended. Would absolutely stay again. Joseph is a great host.

K.

Airbnb Guest

We really enjoyed staying here. It was so peaceful and quiet. The property was immaculate. The host was so nice calling to make sure to let us know if we needed anything we could just let him know.

J.

Vrbo Guest · June 2026

Joe is great host and facilities are immaculate. Very economical price wise.

C. W.

Google Review · February 2024

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Girls Trip - They did not forget one thing to have in their place. Mirrors are a thing for 3 girls in 3 rooms! They had them. They have everything you'll need. (I've stayed many places, 1 mirror usually the bathroom) This Airbnb is on point! Modernistic, sophisticated, very clean. Close to everything when visiting the Breaks Interstate Park.

B.

Airbnb Guest

I've stayed here twice. Absolutely top notch. Highly recommend!

F. J.

Google Review · January 2024

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Nice little place in the mountains. Great location for motorcycle enthusiasts. Rooms had all the latest technologies.

R.

Vrbo Guest · June 2026

So quaint and cozy. The place was perfect for us. Everything in the house was so easy to find and instructions were available if needed.

A. G.

Google Review · July 2026

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Official and Regional Tourism Listings

Find Flannagan Lodge Across Virginia’s Travel Networks

Discover Flannagan Lodge through statewide, regional, county, and Southwest Virginia travel resources serving Haysi, Dickenson County, and Virginia’s Heart of Appalachia.

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Slow Down and Explore Southwest Virginia

Trade traffic and noise for mountain air, quiet evenings, scenic overlooks, trails, lakes, and room to breathe. Whether you are visiting for adventure, work, family, or a possible future move, Flannagan Lodge gives you a private place to experience Southwest Virginia at your own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning Your Stay at Flannagan Lodge

Is Flannagan Lodge a hotel?
No. Flannagan Lodge is a private guest suite in a residential home near Haysi, VA, listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. It is rented one reservation group at a time, with no shared guest spaces with unrelated guests.
Where is Flannagan Lodge located?
Flannagan Lodge is at 7428 Big Ridge Rd, Haysi, VA - at the top of Big Ridge Road off Route 63 on the Haysi side, a short drive from the John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir (the Below the Dam Recreation Area is approximately 3-4 miles away) in Dickenson County, Southwest Virginia.
Is Flannagan Lodge a good fit for family reunions and family gatherings?
Yes - family reunions are one of the most common reasons guests choose Flannagan Lodge. The private 2BR/1BA private guest suite (flexible 3rd bedroom on request) comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests, has a private entrance, lockable bedrooms, fiber Wi-Fi, off-street parking, and is minutes from the two most popular reunion venues in Dickenson County: the Haysi Kiwanis Park meeting building and the Below The Dam Recreation Area at John W. Flannagan Dam (picnic shelters, playground equipment, a pickleball court, restrooms, and the dam’s water outlet into the Russell Fork River). Most reunion guests stay Friday through Sunday so they can enjoy the venue without the 25+ minute drive back to a hotel in Grundy or Clintwood at the end of each night.
How many people can stay at Flannagan Lodge for a family visit?
The private guest suite comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests - two private bedrooms plus a flexible lounge/workspace and one private bath. For a larger family reunion gathering at the Haysi Kiwanis Park or the Below The Dam Recreation Area, Flannagan Lodge is a great fit for one family unit (parents and kids, or grandparents and grandkids) while other family groups stay at hotels in Grundy or Clintwood (about 25 minutes away). The lodge keeps your immediate family together in one private, modern, fully-equipped space - with a kitchen, lockable bedrooms, fiber Wi-Fi, and a private entrance - so you can host the cousins during the day and have a quiet space of your own at night.
Is there lodging in Haysi, or do families have to drive to a hotel?
Lodging directly in Haysi is scarce. For decades, families coming to Dickenson County for a reunion drove 25+ minutes each way to a hotel in Grundy or Clintwood. Flannagan Lodge is the modern alternative - a private guest suite a short drive from the Haysi Kiwanis Park and approximately 3-4 miles from the Below The Dam Recreation Area at John W. Flannagan Dam. Modern finishes, fast fiber Wi-Fi, private entrance, lockable bedrooms, comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests. You can stay in Haysi instead of driving back across the mountain after the reunion.
Is it a good basecamp for ATV and side-by-side riding?
Yes. The lodge is a quiet basecamp for trail riders visiting Spearhead Trails and Ridgeview, with secure off-street parking for trailers and rigs.
Is Flannagan Lodge near Breaks Interstate Park?
Yes. The lodge is a short mountain drive from Breaks Interstate Park, making it a convenient base for hiking, rock climbing, and scenic overlooks.
Is it close to John W. Flannagan Reservoir?
Yes. The lodge is a convenient base for fishing and boating on John W. Flannagan Reservoir and exploring the surrounding mountains.
Is the suite suitable for remote work and travel workers?
Yes. The suite has fiber Wi-Fi, smart TVs, work desks, and a quiet private setting designed for focused project work, contract gigs, and extended stays.
Will I share the space with other guests?
No. Only one reservation group stays at Flannagan Lodge at a time. There are no shared guest spaces with unrelated guests during your stay.
What kinds of weekend getaways do guests plan from Flannagan Lodge?
Guests plan weekend trips year-round - spring wildflower walks at Breaks Interstate Park, summer reservoir and ATV weekends, fall foliage and Russell Fork dam-release whitewater, and quiet winter remote-work stays. See our year-round weekend getaway ideas for sample itineraries.
What's there to do near Flannagan Lodge?
Plenty - restaurants in Haysi, Clintwood, and Grundy; Breaks Interstate Park and John W. Flannagan Reservoir; Spearhead and Ridgeview ATV trails; Willowbrook Golf Course; the Ralph Stanley Museum and Jettie Baker Center; and Hard Rock Casino and the Barter Theatre on day trips. See the Flannagan Lodge Area Guidebook for each place with address, phone, website, and approximate driving distance from the lodge.
Does Flannagan Lodge have a full kitchen?
No. Flannagan Lodge is a guest suite and offers a mini-fridge, ice maker, microwave oven, and a Ninja Possible-Cooker (a fancy slow cooker) in an efficiency-design space much like a hotel - with 2 private bedrooms plus a flexible lounge/workspace, a guests-exclusive bathroom, an extra-wide (50") hallway where amenity essentials are conveniently located, an outdoor wooden deck exclusive to guests, and a private entrance into the guest suite.
Does Flannagan Lodge have a washer and dryer?
No. Flannagan Lodge does not have a laundry room for guests to use. Ask the host about concierge laundry service if needed for lightly soiled clothes - excluding petroleum, thick mud, or biohazard-soiled clothes.
Why is Flannagan Lodge listed as a two-bedroom suite?
Most guests travel as couples, families, or small groups. The standard configuration provides two comfortable private bedrooms plus a spacious lounge and dedicated workspace - a better fit for how guests actually use the suite than a maximum-occupancy layout.
Can the lounge become a third private bedroom?
Yes. For certain reservations - including traveling professionals, work crews, and guests requesting separate sleeping arrangements - the lounge/workspace may be configured as a third private bedroom. Availability may be limited and additional charges may apply for the extra housekeeping and laundry. Please contact the host before booking to confirm.
Is Flannagan Lodge suitable for traveling work crews and business travelers?
Yes. We regularly host utility contractors, fiber and telecom crews, engineers, inspectors, government employees, healthcare travelers, and construction managers. Separate private bedrooms can often be arranged when crew members each need their own sleeping space - please contact the host before booking.
How do I book Flannagan Lodge?
Reservations are made through Airbnb or Vrbo. Both listings reflect the same private guest suite at 7428 Big Ridge Rd, Haysi, VA. For a third private bedroom or special crew arrangements, contact the host before booking.