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Riverfront Adventures Await | Bring the Whole Family (& Dogs!) | Serendipity on the New River

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A hot tub under a wooden pergola with a stone wall backdrop, a picnic table, and a view of a green landscape.
A house with a red roof and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a river.
A wooden cabin interior with a living room, dining area, kitchen, and a staircase.
A cabin-style kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A snow-covered lodge with a wooden structure and a balcony, surrounded by snow-laden trees and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Your cosy retreat
    Guests love the top-rated, comfortable rooms for a restful stay.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to New River State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Piney Creek, NC
  • Place, New River State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayson Highlands State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Space

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Piney Creek

Located in Piney Creek, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Thistle Meadow Winery and Jefferson Landing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River State Park and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Piney Creek, NC

What's nearby

  • New River State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 34 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 41 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 56 min drive - 73.7 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 57 min drive - 74.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River House Inn & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Red Dog Bar / Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Motley’s BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Betty's Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Adventures Await | Bring the Whole Family (& Dogs!) | Serendipity on the New River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront Adventures Await | Bring the Whole Family (& Dogs!) | Serendipity on the New River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Adventures Await | Bring the Whole Family (& Dogs!) | Serendipity on the New River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Adventures Await | Bring the Whole Family (& Dogs!) | Serendipity on the New River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Adventures Await | Bring the Whole Family (& Dogs!) | Serendipity on the New River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from New River State Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from New River. Oak Hill Academy and Thistle Meadow Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family River trip

Serendipity has perfect New River views from the front porch and easy access to tube/kayak. Highly recommend for a relaxing peaceful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and Relaxing

Rented for a bachelorette weekend. Such a fun and relaxing weekend with the ladies sitting in the river and spending time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was nice , small but we knew that it would be. The throw pillows on the sofa are dirty, not enough silverware, pots and pans need to be replaced. Some aren’t usable.We had a plumbing issue on arrival, it was remedied not as quickly as we had hoped. Phyllis was kind and did the best she could under the circumstances. The cabin could use a few touch ups… mold around the showers..It’s a nice spot on the river for floating and fishing. We were 7 plus a dog so it was a tight fit. I don’t know how 10 would manage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful river setting and that Phyllis was able to help with the plumbing issue. We’re especially sorry about the housekeeping concerns, as the condition you described is not our standard. We have spoken with our housekeeper about these items and will be making sure they are addressed. We also appreciate you bringing the other items to our attention so we can make the necessary updates and improvements. We hope you’ll come back and enjoy Serendipity on the New River again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Get Away

Very clean. Beautiful area. Adequate supplies. Good furniture. The perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend getaway.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything about the cabin was perfect. From property management to the home to the weather.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Always Wonderful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed here for years and it just doesn't get any better! We love the home, location and amenities and Jerrita and her team are great!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2020
Thank you for the rave review. We enjoy hosting you and your family every year and now that you've purchased your own New River Paradise we look forward to managing your vacation rental home too!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mountain retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was very cute and comfortable. It was very clean upon arrival and had everything we needed. It is on a lovely property with plenty of privacy. The hot tub was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Spring Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: it was great, with the exception of a few issues with Heaters and clogging of bathrooms and a broken door knob,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We have had the fireplace logs serviced as well as the plumbing issues. Thank you again for your response.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River is a show stopper!

The cabin was clean, thoughtfully decorated, and had everything we would need to cook a meal. The downstairs activity room gave space for all of us to relax separately or have fun together playing a game of pool. The hot tub was clean and worked well. The showstopper was the river! It was so peaceful, absolutely beautiful, and made our stay at sSerendipity, extra special! I would recommend this vacation rental to my friends and family. Thank you for everything!.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Serendipity. It’s great to know the cabin had everything you needed and that the activity room and hot tub helped make your visit relaxing and fun. And we couldn’t agree more—the river truly is something special. We're so glad it added that extra bit of magic to your trip. We’d love to welcome you and your loved ones back anytime. Thanks again for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Retreat

This home is perfectly named Serendipity. It's location and privacy and beauty are serene and a much needed respite. The house felt a little smaller than we expected, but it worked out fine. There were more supplies than expected as far as cookware, dishsoap, bags and spices. There was a distinct septic smell, but liveable for us. More sensitive people might struggle. All in all, a charming, peaceful getaway for our bunch. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was amazing the house was amazing the beds were comfortable. They did leave a used sponge for dishes which was a little icky and barely left us enough toilet paper or garbage bags. We bought more of that stuff for our stay and also contributed tin foil zip locks and salt and a pair of scissors as they didn't have that either for future people. The grill was horrific. U can't grill on it. They didn't have a lighter but also only like two burners worked and there was no covers over the flames. The power on the hottub was off so make sure u turn it on and make sure the heat light is lit for the heat element to work. It was peaceful and beautiful property. We saw deer on our walk up the hill. We came in winter so not much to do but we did visit widow creek falls. Also gorgeous and falls is not far from parking lot for people who can't hike far.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

Small. Like really small. Old furniture, dining room table sagging in the middle, bedroom tiny Tiny! Mattress in bedroom closet. 1 couch, old, 1 chair. I’ve stayed in a lot of cabins, the last 2 have been disappointing. Would not recommend. Also very pricey. Especially with the size of cabin. Ain’t happy. In case you were confused.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
We're so sorry to hear of your disappointment. We have a new couch now and added a rocking chair. The dining room table has also been repaired. The cabin is smaller but the setting is amazing!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super nice river cabin!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I'm a frequent vacationer to the mountains of NC but this was the first time I stayed in a river cabin. My vacation here with my fiance was great from the very first moment we walked into the cabin. My first impression upon walking in and seeing the property for the first time was that everything was amazingly clean. A very nice first impression! Overall, the cabin is quite cozy and very nice. My stay here was during the winter when the weather was cold and rainy most of the time but I still enjoyed the getaway (for my birthday). Perhaps the best compliment you can give a vacation property is that I enjoyed my stay so much that while I was still there I booked another vacation for the Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary weekend. Upon arrival, we were impressed with how clean the cabin was. The cabin is very cozy, has a fully stocked kitchen and a beautiful view of the river. We took our canoe and were very pleased at the access to the river. We actually paddled up river to find some good fishing holes and hit the jackpot! We caught about two dozen fish each day! The house is comfortable, has a landline phone (no cell phone service), WI-FI connection and many TV stations to choose from. The hot tub was great! It felt wonderful after a day of canoeing! We used it often. The only negative we found was the pool table. (We have our own table and play often) The table is uneven, there's not enough room to shoot properly from one side and the lighting is extremely dim at night. I'm not sure of the condition of the pool sticks, as we took our own. We were a little disappointed by the pool table, but it would not keep us from staying here again by any means! We hope to be back for our anniversary next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your visit to Serendipity On the New River. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your anniversary weekend and that the cabin provided all the things you needed! We are are looking forward to having you return for your anniversary next year! Thank you for choosing Serendipity and Stay Blue Ridge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin by the river

Good location for accessing both the New River and Mount Rogers/Grayson Highlands. Outfitters right across the river can ferry you up the river if you have your own boat or you can rent from them. It's a beautiful paddle. We also caught some nice small mouth. House has a great view. We enjoyed. meals together on the porch overlooking the river. The jacuzzi was awesome as well. :). Hiking at Grayson Highlands was lovely, and we even drove an hour to Damascus to ride our bikes down the Virginia Creeper Trail. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Riverfront

We enjoyed our stay. It was very quiet and relaxing. Really enjoyed sitting down by the river and listening to the river . The view was amazing! Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Septic system problem

This would be a five-star, but the reason for the poor rating overall is there is a serious septic system issue with this property that needs to be addressed. The house and location are beautiful otherwise.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

Fantastic place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend!

Enjoyed our stay. Clean cabin with quiet setting with nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing!!

Very clean, quiet, relaxing long weekend. Get your groceries before you get there! Groceries are 50 minutes away no matter which way you travel. Don't expect to eat out without some traveling. Beautiful views. Definitely would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
We're so happy to hear you had a relaxing weekend. Groceries are a little closer in West Jefferson. About 30 minutes from the cabin. There's also a convenience store about 10 minutes away as well as Red Dog Bistro - a must try!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice little fall getaway

A very nice, cozy, clean and well maintained cabin. Right on the river, so if it's warm enough, bring some tubes to float or use one of the many local outfitters. Good central location to visit local outdoor destinations such as New River Bike Trail, Grayson Highlands, Damascus and the New River itself. Stone Mountain is also within an hours drive, but we didn't make it there. Guess that's a good reason to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Absolutely enjoyed our stay! Gorgeous location. The house had everything we needed. The view is amazing. Hot tub was wonderful! Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our week at Piney Creek

A wonderful house with a beautiful yard. Our favorite area was definitely the front porch! Will absolutely return to this property 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great!

Very nice cabin. River access was easy. Clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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