Kerr Lake - Buggs Island Lake, The Little Retreat, Lakefront Cottages

How to Get Here

Close enough to drive to, but far enough to forget where you came from.

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Driving instructions included.

Download and print out a PDF copy of above map for more clarity and future use.
Driving instructions included.

Directions:

Note: We strongly recommend you use our directions, and not directions obtained from an information site such as Mapquest.com. Directions obtained from information websites will incorrectly instruct you to turn right on Route 722 when leaving Clarksville. Unfortunately there are more than one 722, and the first one you'll come to, Cow Road, goes nowhere near The Little Retreat, inevitably resulting in guests becoming lost.

From Richmond, Washington, and Points North:

Take I-95 South. In Petersburg, VA, pick up I-85 South (Exit 51) and follow it for about 55 miles, where you'll exit onto Route 58 West (Exit 12B) in South Hill, VA. (And be careful of speed traps for the next 6 miles, because they're out there.) After about 25 miles you can exit into Clarksville on the 58 Business Bypass if you need to pick up supplies on your way in, otherwise cross over the lake and continue west on 58 for about 8 more miles. Cross over bridge marked "Number Three Branch" and turn right on Route 732 (Buffalo Springs Road). (At this point you can shave off about 2/10 of a mile by turning left on Gravel Hill Road and right on Carter's Point Road, but we suggest you continue straight to keep things simple.) Go approximately 3 miles (at one point you'll pass a yield sign -- traffic on your right has the right-of-way but bear left at the fork) and turn right onto Holiday Shores Drive at small sign "Little Retreat". (In an effort to keep cars from driving fast down this road, Holiday Shores Drive has about a dozen gravel speed bumps that can be difficult to see, so please be aware of them.) After about 2/3 of a mile turn right onto Riverview Avenue, a gravel road, at which point there will be a small sign pointing to the right that reads "Little Retreat". You'll see a sign after about 1/2 mile that reads "Blind Curve" (and it's not kidding, so take it slow). When you come out of the curve, the driveway for The Little Retreat will be on your left.

NOTE: Those towing boats with vehicles not equipped with 4-wheel drive must be careful not to creep up the hill too slowly due to possibility of losing traction on gravel road.

From Danville/South Boston and Points West:

Follow Route 58 about 11 miles from the intersection of Routes 58 & 360 in South Boston. You'll cross over a small bridge with one sign that reads "Aaron's Creek" and another that reads "Entering Mecklenburg County, Leaving Halifax County". About 4/10 of a mile from this bridge you'll turn left on Route 722 (Carter's Point Road). Go a little more than 2 miles, then turn left onto Holiday Shores Drive, (there will be a large sign that reads "Holiday Shores" and a smaller sign that reads "The Little Retreat".) After about 2/3 of a mile turn right onto Riverview Avenue, a gravel road, at which point there will be a small sign pointing to the right that reads "Little Retreat". You'll see a sign after about 1/2 mile that reads "Blind Curve" (and it's not kidding, so take it slow). When you come out of the curve, the driveway for The Little Retreat will be on your left.

Toll-free 800-843-0633 or Locally 434-374-8303
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EMAIL: LittleRetreat@kerrlake.com