Valuable Recreational Real Estate For Sale @ Online Auction

Bidding Closes September 25, 2025 @ 1:00 PM

We are offering at online auction the real estate and improvements located at 22737 Gobble Mountain Rd, Criders VA 22820. This property is 60+/- acres bordering the George Washington National Forest with a stream, spring fed pond, and hiking trails. It is improved by a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin featuring 1,040 sq ft of living space plus a nice open porch. This secluded and quiet location offers many possibilities for recreation, year round or seasonal residence, or continue its use as an income producing vacation rental.

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This is a must see kind of property! If you have been looking for a turn-key recreational or vacation rental property in the mountains then you have found it. Enjoy the gurgle of the mountain stream that flows through this property, the wildlife that frequent the spring fed pond, the quiet serenity of 60 acres of mature hardwood and hemlock forest, and the comfort of a well built cabin with all the modern amenities that you could want. This property has been a highly rated Airbnb vacation rental for the past 16 months with an average monthly income of over $1,400. It sells fully furnished and the owner will gladly transfer the property to your Airbnb account if you wish to continue to use it this way.  Or maybe you want to make it your full-time or seasonal residence in which case everything you need is right here and ready to move in.

This cabin was constructed in 2023 with quality construction and attention to detail. It features over 1,000 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The open living/dining area with vaulted ceiling and lots of windows makes this cabin feel much larger than it looks on paper. The inviting front porch provides a quiet vantage point for watching the wildlife that call this property home. Central heat and air conditioning, WIFI, and modern appliances mean you won't be roughing it unless you want to. This property is served by a 700 ft deep drilled well, private septic, and a 20 ft deeded right of way from German River Rd. 

This is not a foreclosure auction. Our sellers have elected to use transparent and competitive bidding to establish the sales price of the property. Don't miss this great opportunity to own a very special piece of real estate.

All Bids Must Be Submitted Online. Click The "Bid Online Now" Button To See Property Details and To Bid

The bidding for this property will close at 1:00 PM September 25, 2025 with a two minute auto extend.  This means that if a bid is placed within the last two minutes the bidding will be extended for an additional two minutes.

This property is being Sold Subject To Seller Confirmation With A Starting Bid of only $50,000

Property Tours: Please do not visit the property without being accompanied by an agent. We do have property tours scheduled for 4-6 PM Friday September 5 and 5-6 PM Wednesday September 17 or at other dates and times by appointment. Please Call or Text Linford Berry - 540-476-3309 for more information or for an appointment to see the property.  

Property Highlights:

• 60 Acres Zoned A2
• Fully Furnished Cabin Built In 2023
• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
• Heat Pump, AC, and Soapstone Woodstove
• Mature Mixed Hardwood and Hemlock Forest
• Paint Lick Run Flows Through The Center Of The Property
• Tapped Maple Trees For Syrup and Morel Mushrooms On The Property
• Lots of Wildlife
• Spring Fed Pond Stocked With Fish
• Hiking Trails
• Well and Septic Installed in 2023
• 200 Amp Electrical Service By Shenandoah Valley Electric
• Shentel Internet Service
• Well Maintained 20 Ft Deeded Right Of Way
• 2025 Tax Assessed Value $296,000

Additional Information, Photos, And Video Can Be Found At The Tab Or Dropdown Menu At The Top Of This Page or By Clicking The “Bid Online Now” Button

Terms and Conditions:

• WE GUARANTEE A FREE AND CLEAR DEED TO THE PROPERTY
• This property is being sold in AS-IS condition with no financing/appraisal/inspection contingencies. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the property themselves and/or enlist the assistance of professional inspectors or contractors in evaluating the condition and value of the property. All inspections must be performed prior to the auction. 
• Buyers Premium: There will be a 10% Buyers Premium added to the high bid to determine total contract purchase price. (For example a 100,000 bid would have a buyers premium of $10,000 added for a total purchase price of $110,000).
• Payment Terms: Payment will be in the form of Cash or Cash Equivalent with a $10,000 non-refundable deposit due the day of the auction (within 24 hours for online bidders at a distance) and the balance due at closing within 45 days of the auction.  Deposit will be applied to the purchase price at closing. Please do not bid if you are not able to close within 45 days.
• Financing can be obtained for the property, but the sale is not contingent upon obtaining financing.
• All information provided by Mountain Valley Auction Group was obtained from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed. Buyer shall rely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the property.
• View the sample purchase agreement and complete terms under the "Docs" tab or drop down menu at the top of the page under the photo.

Note For Real Estate Agents: Preapproved (No later than 5:00 PM on September 24) buyers agent participation will be compensated. Click Here For Form