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The River House Close to Everything

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living room
Living area
Lake
Exterior
Main floor full bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Roanoke, VA
  • Place, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill Mountain Star
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Berglund Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Full Bed

1 Double Bed

Master Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The River House Close to Everything


* We are activally cleaning and sanitizing this rental with extra sanitation methods with each stay.

The River House is an adorable place to stay right on the Roanoke River and Roanoke Green Way. Rent bikes 500 feet from the house, walk to downtown, float the river with tubes, kayaks, paddle boards, or canoe rentals available! So much to do in Roanoke and you are in the heart of it!

A 100 foot high star atop a mountain and visible from miles around welcomes you to the "Star City of the South," a great beginning for your weekend getaway to this city rich in culture, history, fun, and entertainment. Close to the star is the Mill Mountain Zoo, where you'll see the endangered Snow Leopard, Amur Tiger and Red Wolf, along with 40-plus other animal species. The Center in the Square is the city's cultural hub, where you can catch a Broadway-quality show at the Mill Mountain Theater or hear the celebrated Roanoke Symphony. Museums are everywhere, and whether your interest lies in art, history, science or transportation, you'll find a museum to match it.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge is home to an impressive collection of locally-produced craft beer, wine, and spirits. Our setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains makes it an ideal location for growing grapes, as well as producing outstanding craft beer with the rich water sources in streams and rivers that flow through the mountains.

There's something to keep you occupied and entertained every minute in this environmentally-conscious, friendly and very welcoming Virginia city.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
The River is in your backyard and not baby proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roanoke

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Riverland/Walnut Hill, a neighbourhood in Roanoke. Smith Mountain Lake and Read Mountain Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jefferson Center or The River Rock. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Roanoke, VA

What's nearby

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mill Mountain Star - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Center in the Square - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Virginia Museum of Transportation - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Berglund Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 9 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starr Hill Pilot Brewery and Side Stage - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jaybird Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fork in the Alley - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House Close to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House Close to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House Close to Everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House Close to Everything located?

Located in Riverland/Walnut Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of River's Edge Sports Complex and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mill Mountain Park and Roanoke City Public Library are also within 1 mile (2 km). Roanoke Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

George E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great central location

We enjoyed being close to the Greenway, downtown Roanoke and Mill Mountain (home of the star).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and beautifully decorated. The kitchen had everything including k cups from a previous guest. Live music on the river the weekend we were there. I was glad to be forewarned the rug was slippery but 91 yo mom did fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House

Great location and very responsive and accommodating owner/response. Enjoyed the house and Roanoke for a long weekend with a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Roseland, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for graduation

Wonderful stay. We had a graduation at VT, and while Roanoke is 45 min drive, quite a lot of people stay there because it is just easier and less crowded. Property was very clean, beds and linens super comfortable. Didn't get to use outside space because we were so busy. Lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean house, convenient location

We had a good trip. We couldn’t get the toaster to work and the kitchen seemed a little light on moving bowls And Saran Wrap. The downstairs water pressure in the sink is low. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Location

The River House is a convenient place to stay. It is right on the walking path and next to the river. It was too chilly for us to use the path or the lovely back porch but we have already made plans to come back. There was ample on street parking. One queen bedroom and bath were in the finished basement giving each couple privacy. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walker’s Haven

We parked our cars Friday night and did not move them until checkout time. We walked everywhere! A rain with lightening had us catch Uber for $9 to get back to the house at 9 p.m. We enjoyed the adventures of the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

This is a cozy and lovely property. There were a few maintenance issues one of which made for a restless night as the HVAC was extremely loud every time it cut on or off. Hopefully, will be resolved with a clean filter. But it’s a really beautiful house and the location could not be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay was great. Home was close to many attractions.Two suggestions:!. Doors to the basement bedroom need to be reinstalled for privacy.2. Better lighting in the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aggie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
Where is the river??? Cannot see it from the property. Neighborhood is sketchy, homeless sleeping at corner. Power plant very near house. Good location, but street blocked at the end, so had to go around each time.House was very nicely furnished, but very small bathroom. Listing was not accurate.We were disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. The only drawback was that the edges of the carpet in living room are very slippery. But that’s as easy fix. Good place, good hosts. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely time staying in the house! Everything was clean well thought out. We even got a couple of “free concerts“with the venue that was right across the river. We sat out on the back patio and got to listen both Friday and Saturday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

Visiting Roanoke ahead of a future move
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Ridge Marathon

Warm cozy home . Great location ! Very clean . We had a wonderful weekend !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANNA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean home. The house is on the river the green way is in your back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Concern about radon

We did not stay in the property. After checking in we discovered a radon mitigation system in the basement. We would not have been concerned if it showed that it was functioning and had been inspected recently. It showed nothing since 2018. Out of an abundance of caution we called the owner and asked for a refund, which he readily agreed to. It is a very cute place and well appointed, so we were very disappointed to make this decision. We are still waiting for refund from VRBO for their fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house

My sisters and I had a great stay here. There were four of us and it was very comfortable and clean. We loved the back deck and view of the greenway and a Roanoke River. We walked the greenway every morning and got to see the murals painted on the bridge underpasses. The neighborhood was safe and quiet and close to everything we did. Lots of food and breweries. The mill mountain star is close-and was a fun trek one night after dinner! Would definitely stay here again. Well stocked with comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! We will be back!

Loved this adorable house. Cozy and just right for us. Next time i am bringing my bike to take advantage of the bike path behind the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking trip

Great property near the river. Walking distance to Starr brewing and Blue Cow Ice Cream. Great location for hiking in the Roanoke area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

The property was as described. The check in process was extremely easy. There were no issues during our stay. The house was extremely clean. There were no issues with parking. Thank you for a very a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend getaway

We had a great stay at the River House. It was conveniently located for us, and met our needs well. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a good place to stay in Roanoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had a wonderful visit in Roanoke. The location was perfect. Decorated very nicely and very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, Cozy Home on the River

The house was perfect for my family. Everything was comfortable, clean, and super cozy! The convenience of being able to walk to the hospital to visit a family member was wonderful and a huge stress relief. The walk/run/bike path that runs behind the property and along the river was amazing. Absolutely recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Loved house, so clean, loved location Greenway ice cream shop Everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation

Great place. We walked to breakfest 1 day. The next day we had some excellent ice cream down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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