Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table surrounded by wooden chairs.
A covered outdoor deck with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by a wooden railing.
A white house with a metal roof, a porch, and a small deck.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling light, purple curtains, and a small wooden stool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mendota, VA
  • Place, The Carter Fold
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, The Pinnacle
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Mendota

Located in Mendota, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bristol Municipal Stadium and The Carter Fold. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Viking Hall Civic Center or Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center.
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Map
Mendota, VA

What's nearby

  • The Carter Fold - 18 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol - 32 min drive - 39.2 km
  • The Pinnacle - 33 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 36 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 46 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hodgepodge at Mendota - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$817, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 12 mi (19.3 km) from The Pinnacle and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Bristol Regional Medical Center. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have visited here three times and hope to be back for another stay. It is welcoming and relaxing. Sitting on the porch listening to the cows moo. At night counting the fireflies and stars. My son called this his heaven on earth. The owners are amazing, quick to respond and accommodating. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get away

Relaxing and joyous family get away that was much needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome river vacation

Another wonderful vacation at the river. One of our favorite places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The property was great! we enjoyed the privacy of the property, and the house was perfect! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very peaceful

Great place out in the country with beautiful views! Quiet & relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it! My favorite spot now! Absolutely gorgeous! I’d never leave if i didn’t have to
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Race trip

Great time house and property are awesome !!! and the host was very helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

What a beautiful property! We enjoyed our time here!! We loved tubing down the river!! The owners have it stocked with everything you could need. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described. Very secluded with wildlife and good fishing. House had everything that was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Country Retreat

We wanted a relaxing stay off the beaten path and we got it. Kids loved seeing the cows and enjoying the lazy river. Quaint small town nearby, with a great experience at the Carter Family Fuld and a short drive to Natural Tunnel State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

This is our second stay on Iola Farms and we will definitely return! The farm is so beautiful and what a treat to hike the grounds down the river and visit with the cows. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay while traveling through

If you're looking for a remote getaway, this is it. Walking the property looks like pictures on a postcard... gorgeous! We were only staying for a day while traveling through the area, but the house had everything we needed and was a great place to stop and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

If you want to get away from it all, this is the place for you. Nestled between the hills it beautiful. We have rented this house and the other one in the property 3 times. Love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

It is a beautiful spot nestled in the river valley. Stay was very quiet and relaxing, perfect for the weekend my brothers and I wanted to spend with our father. The river was slow and shallow enough that we could spread out from the access points and work our way around by wading, and everyone (except me) caught fish, from smallmouth to catfish and bluegill. It was great to unplug for a few days and watch the cattle grazing from the porch when we weren't fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Piece of Heaven

If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation look no further. This location is perfect for a getaway in the mountains with beautiful views, a fun float down the river, and roaming the property with the cows. The house was clean and stocked with anything you could think of - down to a dog bin in case you ran out of supplies. Owners are very responsive and accommodating to anything we needed. Will absolutely be making this a yearly trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hesitate to say how much we love this place, because we don’t want word to get out. Please DON’T go. Don’t enjoy the gorgeous peace and quiet of this gem of a place. Don’t enjoy the option of completely disconnecting and possibly not even leaving the farm for the length of your stay. You definitely don’t want to enjoy sitting on the patio with your coffee for hours in the morning and listening to the amazing variety of songbirds and watching the hummingbirds bicker. You won’t enjoy reading, napping, building a puzzle, or walking down the gravel road to PawPaw beach. You definitely don’t want to tube down the river or bike or walk the Mendota Trail, nor do you want to enjoy the quaint and delightful culture and attractions of nearby Carter Fold, Abingdon, or Bristol. You won’t enjoy the fireflies at night, the deer grazing at first light, or the cows grazing peacefully around the farm. Nope. Don’t go.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday weekend in Mendota

This farmhouse was a nice rural setting where you can really get away from it all. We found the isolation peaceful, but it was only a 10 mile drive to civilization. Be advised that you need to be careful when walking around the property about ticks. If you do that then you can wander around on this farm to pick blackberries or wade or float in the river at the bottom of the hill. The house was well-equipped and supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great peaceful getaway

House was very clean. Great secluded location. Loved seeing the cows and their babies. No cell service in area, but satellite wifi at house is very good. Bring muck boots to walk property to avoid stepping in poo. Bring food with you, not much in area to purchase food and drink. It is within 45 minutes of The Devil's Bathtub, Natural Tunnel State Park, Appalachian Caverns, & Bass Pro Shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote and quiet

Super quiet little gem out in the valleys. We enjoyed our visit very much! Well equipped place with a lot of thought put into things and some more than just the basics in staples and condiments which was appreciated. Do NOT attempt this place in a car with low clearance as they are not joking about the driveway. It is steep and has water control speed bumps that are no joke. There is also a very steep left turn at the top of the mountain that reminded us of a roller coaster! Internet worked very well especially considering how far away from civilization this property is. Definitely suggest arriving before dark the first time, but the quiet and solitude are worth it. Comfy beds and good water pressure. All in all a very solid stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Heaven on earth

I could live here! Quiet, beautiful. You can walk through the grass with no shoes. The river is wonderful. The girls (ages 5, 4 and 2) loved it. They said it is perfect, and they were never leaving. The guys had great fun fishing (ages 36, 12 and 12). I think the 12 yr olds caught the most. The home is nice, clean, and well furnished, kid and pet friendly. My daughter enjoyed sitting on the covered deck crocheting while watching the kids play in the rain. I enjoyed the peace and quiet of no traffic, trains, horn honking or sirens. This was our second stay here and we will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t wait to comeback!

This property has been the most secluded one that we’ve stayed at. The most relaxing one as well. Breath taking views direct river access with a cute picnic table and bonfire, there’s nothing more you could ask for. The farm workers were very nice and welcoming. This beautiful cozy home had everything we needed to accommodate our stay. Just be sure to go grocery shopping before you head to the house. It is a 30 min drive from when you lose service and 40 min from anywhere else like grocery store fast foods and gas stations. DoorDash does deliver but I met them at the entrance because the driveway is NOT for any car. Overall the stay was GREAT! We can’t wait to comeback and stay at this gorgeous property. Ps-My teens survived without their phones for Couple of days and wished we could stay longer. It’s a great place to get away from that running around and work life.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival

We had a great stay consistent with what one would expect of a beautiful rural farm in the mountains! As advertised, the driveway might give some pause at first but with ground clearance and taking it slow all is fine. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed walking to a nice slow part of the river to wade in and tube. The accomodations are as advertised and served all we needed. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard. Also as advertised, the cell phone reception is almost non-existant. The internet provided help to do the basics of email or mapping a location on GPS but nothing beyond that. We had a manageable 35 minute drive in to downtown Bristol for the festival. Would happily stay again if we find ourselves in a similar situation. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing!

So many great things about this property...the first--it was spotlessly clean! Plenty of towels, soap for the dishes, everything needed to live there for several days. The location is very secluded, for 95% of our time the cattle were our only neighbors. We loved the peace and quiet! We enjoyed fishing, caught several bass. (don't eat them due to warnings of toxicity). Out dog enjoyed the fenced yard & got plenty of exercise. We would definitely return in the future. All aspects as advertised in the property description--driveway is steep up and down. We did fine in a Ram 1500 4 WD truck. I would not want to drive a car up & down it. We have Spectrum cell service so we had to drive several miles to access it. We did connect through WIFI & were able to text elderly family members that way, to keep in touch. Due to the wifi restrictions we had minimal internet connection. Direct TV was available & had many channels. I highly recommend this place if you don't mind seclusion and giving up internet for your time there.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, amazing views, very clean highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visit the area frequently to be with family who love near by, enjoy the beautiful scenery (mountain and river), and get away from hectic city life. Iola Farms has become our go to location. It is amazingly peaceful and we never leave without wishing we could stay just a little bit longer. This June trip we took our two dogs and my husband’s parents. All four loved it! And all four were very interested in the cattle…..from a distance. We enjoyed morning porch sitting in the cool mountain air. The river is just a short walk away and perfect for wading and throwing in a fishing line. The blackberry brambles are full of berries this time of year.Can’t wait to go back in December for the austere version of Iola Farms….just as beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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