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New River House

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A circular outdoor fire pit with flames, surrounded by a dirt area, near a lake and a house with a balcony.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a herringbone-patterned floor.
A two-story house with a stone foundation and a balcony.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a patterned rug, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to New River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Fries, VA
  • Place, Blue Ridge Music Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Mountain State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, The Andy Griffith Museum
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

New River House

River Front Home with covered outdoor area for relaxing & grilling.
Other amenities include a firepit, front porch for overlooking River.
Nice concrete patio overlooking river for relaxing and sunbathing.
Huge River front property - Great for gatherings and camping!
Come enjoy the New River!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3508999vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fries

Fries is home to this holiday home. Mt Vale Vineyards and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Cumberland Knob Recreation Area.
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Fries, VA

What's nearby

  • Rex Theater - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 27 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 41 min drive - 50.5 km
  • New River Trail State Park - 49 min drive - 50.5 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 50 min drive - 63.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz #601 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New River House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New River House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New River House located?

Situated in Fries, this holiday home is steps from New River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Rex Theater. Old Cranks Motor Car Museum and Mt Vale Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great River property with everything needed for a wonderful canoe trip with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you so much for staying! Hope you will come back in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and had all the essentials needed for a great stay by the river. Awesome place to grill under the large covered area with ample seating for a group. Very convenient to access the rail trail in Galax and Fries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you Austin for your review. I hope you will come back and stay on the New River in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Awesome place

Very impressed with everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
Thank you Tim. Hope you will come back and stay in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Weekend getaway

Unbelievable place to relax and unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us on the New River. Hope you will come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Beautiful area right on the New River

Owners were available when needed for any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Linda was great to host! Hope you will come back and stay on the New River very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Nice trip

Very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you so much for staying. Hope you will come back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They view from the front is idyllic! It looks out over the New River with the mountains behind. Mornings are spectacular with the mist. This is just five minutes from the New River Rail Trail trailhead in Galax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review. Hope you will come back and stay in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Good

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Thank you so much Shawn. Hope you will come back and stay again in the future on the New River.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Paradise on the River!

The perfect river cottage for three couples. Super clean with all of the needed amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed the large fire pit, pavilion area, ping pong table and the flat river frontage. We did two canoe trips launching from Baywood and Riverside. Can’t wait to come back for another adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you so much. Hope you will come back and stay on the New River in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great Stay

We came down to visit family. Had a great experience. Spent the long weekend bbqing and fishing down at the river. House was clean, nice, and spacious. Every room had a view of the river! Location was perfect. Less than 10 minute drive to local groceries and restaurants. We definitely plan to stay again next time we are up that way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Great property, close to Galax

The property was pristine and very comfortable. Amazing view right on the New River. We would definitely stay here again if we’re ever in Galax again. Thank you Randall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you so much! I hope you will come back and stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Beautiful views!

This house is perfect! It is well-stocked and overlooks the river. The check-in process was seamless. The kitchen has plenty of dishes/cookware. Linens are nice and the house is comfortable. We loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Excellent property

We came in the area to do a roofing job. Place was amazing from the views to the fishing. We only regret not getting to spend more time there. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thank you so much Tim. I hope you will come back when you can stay longer and enjoy the New River!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M J.

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

A-mazing!!

Where to begin?! This house is on the river. Very clean, great location, plenty of everything you need to enjoy time there. My husband and I spent most of our time outside. He went fishing everyday and we ate good! The outdoor covered area is spacious and great for getting some sun or reading a book, and we enjoyed the fire pit one evening. The owner was very responsive to questions and check in was a breeze. The house also has an unfinished basement with a ping pong table and another place to hang out but we didn’t use that. Everything is well maintained and frankly, a bit luxurious. We said many times during our stay how great the space is and we didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Amazing river stay

My sister's and my family had an amazing time at this property for a long weekend. We grew up in Galax but there are now too many of us to fit at grandma's house so we needed somewhere to stay and this was the perfect find. We never got tired of the gorgeous view - even when foggy or raining it was simply beautiful to see the river from so many parts of the house. The outdoor covered area is fantastic - great seating, awesome views. And we really loved the fire pit on the other side too. Kids (and adults!) enjoyed making smores. We liked the layout of the house with the two smaller bedrooms and shared bath on one end, living/dining room in the middle, and master on the other end. Master shower was amazing! Will be great when the basement gets finished out and another bedroom added! Host was super quick to respond to any questions and check in/out was a breeze. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you so much Liz. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope you will come back and stay on the New River in the future. I appreciate you taking good care of things and being so neat & tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Perfect Peaceful Place

This place is so peaceful and enjoyable. My husband and I were the first renters of this beautiful new home. This trip was just what we needed to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Definitely a great place to bring the family. The access to the home is convenient with only 4 steps so the elderly can get in easy. Views of the river are enjoyable from every room so one can see all the river action from anywhere inside the home or outside on the many places to sit and relax. Large kitchen with everything you need and the covered picnic area with the table and charcoal grill was awesome. We enjoyed grilling and having dinner and wine in such a perfect setting. The fire pit was enjoyed even in August.The river is accessible but make sure you have shoes and hold on to the rope tied in the tree for balance. I enjoyed the river by tying my tube to the tree but There are several places you can launch your tube or kayak up river and then float back to the house. Just 10 minutes to Galax in case you need something. Many places to eat shop and visit. Missed the Fiddlers Convention this year which is one of the best event’s I have ever attended. 87 years and running. Definitely will be coming back to this beautiful place. The Riddicks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely outdoor space. Good communication with owner. The owner needs to clarify the size and location of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easily one of the nicest places we have ever stayed!! Could not recommend this property enough. It's absolutely outstanding!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you so much Daniel for you very kind words! I hope you will come back and stay on the New River in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Great communication. Hope to host in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you so much for staying. Hope you will come back and stay on the new river soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
Thank you for staying on the New River. Hope you will come back soon.

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