By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages

Name: By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
Address: 491 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, us

Location: 491 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, us

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Charming Accommodation in Harrisonburg

Nestled in Harrisonburg, By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages offers a picturesque stay with garden, lake, and mountain views. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free private parking and outdoor furniture for relaxation.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in a range of amenities including private entrances, fireplaces, minibars, and balconies in select units. Stay connected with free WiFi and unwind in the comfort of a cozy seating area while streaming your favorite shows on a flat-screen TV.

Convenient Location

Explore nearby attractions such as Memorial Stadium, James Madison University, and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. With University Park just a short drive away, experience the best of Harrisonburg during your stay.

Ready to experience a charming retreat? Book your stay at By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages now!

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Japanese garden

Rooms Available

Double Room with Balcony

The well-fitted kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Deluxe King Room

The spa bath and fireplace are the standout features of this double room. The well-equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Deluxe Queen Studio

In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned studio is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Queen Suite

Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a fireplace. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
Deluxe Triple Room

This triple room offers a fireplace. This air-conditioned triple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
Deluxe Queen Room

The fireplace is a top feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
Deluxe Triple Room

Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
King Room with Spa Bath

Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Deluxe King Room

The spa bath and fireplace are the standout features of this double room. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Feather pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

Kathy (10/5): Would do it again. - Our room was perfect. Area close to places to eat. Well thought out as far as caring for guests. Owner very sweet.
Benjamin (10/5): - Super cozy and historic building. The hosts were very easy to work with. Zero complaints! N/a
Lenora (10/5): Absolutely beautiful space! Hands down one of the best places I’ve ever stayed! - This place immaculate! I would move in if I could! A+++++++ N/A
Christopher (10/5): A charming Inn - A charming building updated inside and out but maintains the historic qualities. Th Cedarwood suite in the Main house is on the second floor. The bed was very comfortable. 2 stairs leads you to sitting room with the Roku TV, another bed and two chairs. Perfect for sipping your coffee and to get lost in one of their many magazines. The bathroom was completely updated. The shower was amazing, roomy and a huge shower head. Downstairs the lobby and coffee room were decorated for the holidays. Felt like walking into a Hallmark movie but not over done with the decorations. Conveniently located less than 15 minutes from JMU. The small pond next door and the walking bridge made for great fall photos. The Keurig on the 1st floor in the coffee/sitting room was well stocked with many flavors and used with custom mugs made for the inn, The thermostat for our suite was a shared thermostat located in the 2nd floor hallway that served 2 suites and an apartment. Our bedroom was cold even set at 70. We were afraid to raise the temperature too much to cause a thermostat war with the neighbors. We used the fireplace in the bedroom which got the room comfortable for us. in the sitting room we used the space heaters while sitting in that room. There is a small refrigerator for use but that was also in the second floor common area.
mark (10/5): So glad we chose this place. Would love to return when we are in the area. - Great location for our needs. Very clean. Owners were great with communication. Steps to second floor were a little difficult with a suitcase.
Michelle (10/5): - Great little over nite stay !!!!
Margaret (10/5): A peaceful, comfy, getaway, close to downtown Harrisonburg. - Beautiful and nicely decorated room, comfortable bed, peaceful area
Alicia (10/5): This was an amazing weekend getaway. The owners attention to detail and noting the small things was awesome. We will def - This was a beautiful property and the tiny cottage was so beautiful. N/A
Hill (10/5): Safe and secure, just a $10 uber ride downtown - Immaculately clean and well cared for. The bed was very comfy. Nice neighborhood, safe and secure. Nothing
Anna (10/5): -
Emily (10/5): - The cottage was very welcoming and very clean. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. I didn't want to leave.
anna (8/5): -
Robin (10/5): Live in the comfort of history for a night - Lovely historical home with period furniture that makes you feel at home in a different time. The bedroom and bath are huge and comfortable, and the homey common rooms and outdoor porch are available for your use as well. The reading material in the living room was especially interesting and explained the philosophy behind the enigmatic name of the property! All was great. Would have loved to have some sort of breakfast provided since it is in a fairly remote location and the setting is so beautiful, but we did notice that there was a toaster and silverware available, so guests can bring their own food to enjoy.
Jaclyn (10/5): Fabulous. - a beautiful place and very peaceful. Great location and close to town. I liked everything about my experience
Emily (9/5): Superb -
Katherine (10/5): Exceptional -
Holly (10/5): Exceptional -
Christine (10/5): We enjoyed our stay very much! - We loved the beautiful country setting. It was very convenient to our activities for the weekend. The Iris room was lovely. Nothing
Leslie (9/5): Superb -
Darby (10/5): Exceptional -
Slaven (9/5): Superb -
Thad (10/5): Very relaxing and comfortable habitation in a country setting but short drive to downtown. - The unit is very high end interior and furnishings, ultra modern shower. Yet it is set in an idilyic country scene with fields and a pond.
Andrea (10/5): Beautiful property. Excellent accommodations. Will stay again! - Instructions on parking and how to access the room were very clear. Accessing the room was exactly as described. The room was beautiful and comfortable. Not enough plugs around the bed to charge devices. Also a stand up mirror in the corner of the main bedroom would be a great addition.
Jodi (10/5): Peaceful - It is off of the main roads, away from the interstate.
Claudia (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful setting in lovely historic home. Quiet neighborhood. Nothing
Candy (10/5): Definitely one of the best places to stay - The fireplace was wonderful. The sheets and mattress made it hard to leave. Best sleep. Downtown was a lot of fun
Ashleigh (10/5): Stunning, French-Charm, Peaceful - This stay was SO incredibly charming. The owners were unbelievably kind and flexible. Our room, the "Iris" looked like a picturesque French hotel - it was quaint, clean, beautifully designed, and had the most ADORABLE touches for guests. Highly highly recommend. The only thing that could have even been improved is the access to outlets in the room. I know it's an old home, but having more outlets near the bed would have been nice for our phones and fan.
Stephanie (10/5): Exceptional - Loved staying here!!!!! Very clean and is absolutely adorable. The owners were always available when needed and very accommodating. Will definitely stay here again!
Kirsten (10/5): Great find in Harrisonburg for a unique and cozy stay! - I loved that the place was unique, incredibly clean, easy to reach. Also, the attention to detail was fantastic! N/A