Our Ethos

Pets Welcome!

Respecting Flora & Fauna

Respecting Flora & Fauna

Bring your furry friends! Pets stay free and are warmly welcomed at every corner of Beaverdam Falls, & at every on-site listing.

Respecting Flora & Fauna

Respecting Flora & Fauna

Respecting Flora & Fauna

Our private preserve nurtures wildlife & nature. We keep sites & guests to minimal levels to protect this property's pristine natural beauty. There is also no predation by humans. 

Limited Impact

Respecting Flora & Fauna

Limited Impact

Every structure is carefully designed, ensuring our pristine environment remains as unaltered, untouched and vibrant as possible. All cabins and campsites are on the ground, not in it, so as to be removable if needed. 

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Our Commitment

We're really just custodians with one simple task: Beaverdam Falls must be shared with the public & preserved. Whether you are a wildlife, waterfall &/or nature enthusiasts, all should be allowed to enjoy nature & its greatest works. Preservation is primary & our long-term commitment. And we do our best to be sustainable with waste & water, as well as through balancing public recreation on these private lands with the needs of the "land" to function as much as possible in its own natural state. And that's why our campsites have as little impact as possible: few guests, sustainable through impact: biodegradable waste solutions at each campsite, self-generating water at each site, & no electricity at any of them. Our sites have as little impact on their surroundings as possible--which other than touching the ground, they are not in it. Preservation is also why we forbid hunting, & fishing on any commercial level. We stock our stream, & we fish occasionally, but we'd rather cherish our wildlife than catch them. 


As for guests, you can visit in two ways: (1) day pass, which gives you full recreation rights from 10-4, & (2) guests stays, of which we have 10 options. 7 are located onsite: 2 fully-equipped homes, 3 well-equipped off-grid cabins, & 2 similarly equipped tent sites. All cabins & tent sites have full access to a restroom, shower, & camp store at our communal space. 3 fully-equipped listings, located offsite 20 mins. away in WV still give you full day access to the Falls included with your booking. 


The whole idea is that only reserved guests have access to the Property. That, and with only a limited number of sites at a certain price point, we aim to keep numbers down while still allowing the public to visit & stay. The pricing runs the gamut, and is as varied as the rentals are themselves. We have something for everyone, and pride ourselves for keeping fees down with lower cleaning fees comparatively speaking to other Airbnbs, seasonal discounts, no pet fees, and clear pricing; but, we do have a full-time housekeeping staff, so this is no side hustle. We take pride in the cleanliness, comfort, uniqueness, and usability of our sites. Our goal is not to provide the most high end, modern hotel-like Airbnb, but to get you out in nature in a unique, eclectic lodging option that is well worth the value, not only for the listing itself, but also for the exclusivity & extra perks private enjoyment of our nature preserve allows.


After 6 years, you may now book our guest stays directly through us and avoid all service fees. You can still as always book through Airbnb and Hipcamp. We do offer daily visits on a limited basis (10 person limit/day), and offer event hosting when asked; however, our primary goal is not money; it's maintaining this land as a private nature preserve for the flora & fauna - especially for our busy beavers! You'll be amazed at the rich complexity & natural state of Beaverdam Falls when you visit. The caliber of the land is of such high quality, it's truly like your own private national park. 


Warmly,

Beau Bryan

Director/Owner, Beaverdam Falls, LLC


Explore the Land

Nestled on a private 83-acre farm in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, Beaverdam Falls is located on VA SR-311 (Kanawha Trail) in the Sweet Springs Valley. Nestled in the old community of Earlehurst, between Covington & Roanoke, Beaverdam Falls are an historic series of waterfalls on private property. The Falls are at the headwaters of Dunlap Creek and are the terminus for the Sweet Springs. Available for guest stays & recreation, are the Upper Falls portion. Surrounded by the verdant George Washington National Forest, the Upper Falls,  displays a constant waterfall of around 40-feet in height, & decorates the final mile stretch of the Sweet Springs, both on our property. Additional beautiful cascades pepper our tract of Beaverdam Falls as well. There is also an equally rare, sulphidic cave, or Cesspool Cave, found on the Property, from which emanates a white sulphur stream that feeds the wetland. This private tract of unparalleled Virginia countryside will simply astonish your expectations. As the source of the Falls, Sweet Springs Creek, serves as a long, unique home for trout, calcified travertine rock, chalybeate water, and ancient beaver dams (as well as active ones!). Beaverdam Falls is a rare place for the lack of stone and the centuries of beavers who have left their trace in and out of the Creek. 

Meet Our Founder

Beau Bryan & Family

Owner and steward of Beaverdam Falls. Hailing from Melbourne, FL, Beau is a former French teacher with a passion for preserving Virginia's natural beauty. His experience ranges from the service industry and legal world to academia. Beau has his BA in French & Theatre from Hampden-Sydney College, and his MA in French Literature & Pedagogy from the University of Virginia. Six years ago, he left teaching at the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic, and started Beaverdam Falls LLC. Beau is the youngest of four boys, and his father is a retired surgeon from FL, Dr. Glenn Bryan, who purchased the Property originally. Beau's oldest brother, John Bryan, is a criminal defense attorney in WV, now famous for his YouTube channel, The Civil Rights Lawyer, having millions of followers. Beau's other brother Trey Bryan, is a talented illustrator & artist. Beau's mother Jan Bryan, who was the rock of the family passed away in June 2026 from reoccurring breast cancer. She will never be forgotten. Beau being the entrepreneur & outdoor enthusiast, he is now dedicated to sharing pristine, accessible nature through unique, eco-friendly rentals. Beau's mission is to minimize our impact while maximizing outdoor experiences.

About Beaverdam Falls

Originally acquired in 2003 by Beau's father, Dr. Glenn Bryan, who is a retired orthopedic surgeon & land preservationist from FL. Beaverdam Falls has always been in private hands. It changed owners several times in the 80s and 90s, even hosting trout fishing through The Greenbrier Resort. The Jones Family, originally selling the Beaverdam Falls property in the 70s, worked hard to keep the Property protected. They originally kept the 18-acre Beaver Ridge parcel that overlooks the Falls, field and wetland, until selling it to us in 2025. Prior to opening Beaverdam Falls LLC, the Property has never been shared with the public in any significant way. It is well suited along a former stagecoach road, along which our ancestors in the 1800s travelled to visit the various spring and mineral resorts in the area, of which Sweet Springs & Sweet Chalybeate are just a few miles south of the Falls. Thomas Jefferson surely saw the Falls, and Robert E. Lee once remarked that the "Beaver Dam Falls were... {his} favorite" series of waterfalls, indicating that his daughter even painted it. The name is not our creation, as there have always been beavers present. Later on, across the road, where Vice-Admiral Bellinger, of WW2 Pearl Harbor fame, retired and lived, he hosted the former King of England, the Duke and Dutchess of Windsor, on their visit to the area in the 60s. They had tea at his house across the road and could see the Falls directly from the house during those times, so they undoubtedly visited it. After acquiring it from his father, Beau started Beaverdam Falls LLC in 2020. Since then, thousands of guests have been able to visit, stay, and enjoy for the first time in history what is surely Virginia's Premier Nature Preserve.