The Homestead has offered its visitors an incomparable retreat and an incredible getaway since 1766, but there's more here than elegance. There's also lots of fun. The Homestead is a resort full of activity for your whole family-15,000 acres of recreation and relaxation with as much to do or as little to do as you could possibly wish.The Resort Fee includes gratuity for housekeeping, dining personnel, phone access charges, internet access, daily newspaper, and on-property transportation to and from daily activities.Located approximately 70 miles north of Roanoke Airport.