Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly
Overlooking the historic New River, Jackson's Ridge offers a peaceful mountain retreat that combines waterfront views and rolling hills. Positioned across the road from the river with direct access nearby, this cabin invites guests to spend their days fishing, paddling, floating downstream, or simply enjoying the quiet rhythm of the water. With expansive double-level decks and inviting indoor spaces, this home blends outdoor enjoyment with comfortable living. -------------------------------------------- Indoor Spaces: - Sleeping arrangements: Jackson's Ridge sleeps five across three bedrooms. On the main level, you'll find a king bedroom and a queen bedroom that share a full bathroom. The lower level includes a third private queen bedroom with its own en-suite bath. - Main level: The upper floor offers an open gathering space with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and large windows that frame the surrounding landscape. Comfortable seating, a TV, and a gas fireplace create a relaxing environment for evenings together. The kitchen provides plenty of counter space and is fully stocked, while the dining area connects seamlessly to the living room and deck. - Lower level: Downstairs features a spacious family room with a TV and foosball table. An ideal hangout spot for kids or game nights! - Jackson's Ridge comes with WiFi, AC, and cable TV. - All Stay Blue Ridge vacation rentals include a complimentary starter pack with soaps, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, a roll of paper towels in the kitchen, dishwasher pods, and trash bags. -------------------------------------------- Outdoor Spaces: - A two-level covered deck provides plenty of seating for relaxing, dining, or taking in the nearby river scenery. - The hot tub rests on the covered deck overlooking the waterfront. - A gas grill and outdoor dining area make it easy to enjoy meals outside. - A grassy yard faces toward the river, offering open space to relax or play. - A private fire pit beside the home invites evening gatherings and stargazing. -------------------------------------------- Local Surroundings: - Jackson's Ridge is located between Glendale Springs and West Jefferson, placing you in a central location for exploring the High Country. The nearby New River offers endless opportunities for swimming, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Glendale Springs is home to scenic spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the historic Glendale Springs Inn, known for its excellent dining. West Jefferson, about 15 minutes away, features galleries, antique shops, breweries, and restaurants, along with the well-known Ashe County Cheese. - Boone and Blowing Rock provide additional attractions, shopping, and cultural experiences, including Appalachian State University and Tweetsie Railroad. During the winter, you can seek excitement on the slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain for a day of snowtubing, skiing, and snowboarding. - Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, horseback riding, scenic drives, and seasonal festivals. The fall is a great time to head out on the Parkway and take in the stunning sights of the changing leaves. -------------------------------------------- Important Notes: - Pet Policy: Up to 2 dogs welcome! Must be well-behaved, leash/crate trained, 2 years or older, and 45 lbs or less. $50 nonrefundable fee per pet. - Access: Jackson's Ridge is located right off NC Highway 163 with a gravel driveway. AWD/4WD always recommended when traveling in the mountains. -------------------------------------------- Why Stay Blue Ridge? Looking for your perfect mountain getaway? You're in the right place.
At Stay Blue Ridge, we've hand-picked 80+ vacation rentals across West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, and the surrounding High Country. Each one is chosen for its charm, comfort, and “yep, this is the one” vibe. We're locals who live and breathe these Blue Ridge views, so we know all the best spots, hidden hikes, jaw-dropping overlooks, and local restaurants that will leave your mouth watering. We curate our rental experiences with a focus on personality, quality, and a little mountain magic.
Book with Stay Blue Ridge, and you'll gain more than just a clean place to stay (though, yes, we're obsessive about that, too). You'll get a team that's committed to making your trip unforgettable, from your first click to your final checkout.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
West Jefferson
Located in West Jefferson, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park, while Museum of Ashe County History and Appalachian Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 7 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 154 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Hillbilly Grill - 10 min drive
KFC - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly?
As of 22 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly on 17 May 2026 start from AU$187, 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.
What time is check-in at Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Jackson's Ridge Overlooking New River | Covered Hot Tub | Dog-Friendly located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of New River State Park, Ashe Lake and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Ashe County Cheese Store and Mountain Aire Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It is a beautiful place great view. My kids loved the Foosball and hot tub. Not far from everything you need. Our family loved it . Soupy love to come back again.
Roy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
23 Sept 2016
Awesome place to stay !
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a blast at Jackson's Ridge. Nice place and location. Five friends, disc golf, good food and fellowship, will try to book again next year for sure !
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your response! We are glad that you enjoy yourself! Hope to see you next year!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Aug 2014
Jackson Ridge is the BEST!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was great except the day of check out the water stop working therefore no one was able to shower
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Issue with low water pressure has been resolved.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erin G.
8 Mar 2018
Wonderful place for our 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:
Our family loved our stay at Jackson's Ridge. The home is well furnished, especially the kitchen, which had anything you could ever think of using. Our tween/teenagers enjoyed the Wii and foosball table downstairs. The location is great! You are right in between West Jefferson and Boone. We spent one day in West Jefferson. Lunch at Boondock's was delicious. Ashe County Cheese was enjoyed by all. The next day we headed in the opposite direction. We stopped at the Mast General Store, as we do every year. We were attempted to do snow tubing at Hawksnest, but they mean it when they say you should get reservations. It was NOT fun to drive up that mountain (my oldest has vertigo and was sick for a while after that one) to find out the next available time was four hours later. Instead, we went trout fishing and gem mining at Grandfather Trout Farm. We ended up spending most of the afternoon there and it was wonderful! The evenings were spent relaxing at the house. The hot tub was great for that. Overall, it was a perfect vacation. Our youngest has already asked to come back to this home for our winter trip next year.
Erin G.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
What wonderful memories! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again soon.
First off I really enjoyed the central location to access the parkway and the south fork of the New River and to town whether Jefferson or W. Jefferson. The porches were great for sunning and for meals. The main road can get loud at times, but we were on the river rafting or at a park or on a trail all of the time we were not at the house. I didn't mind it, but if you aren't doing all those things then then the cars could be annoying at times. However, they honestly aren't always going by, but just at busier times and mostly in packs so there are absolutely times when its quiet. Personally it wasn't my complaint but it was my wife's and it has merit but there are many reasons to still stay here. Its priced fair, it has a hot tub, it has river access and the layout of the home is nice. The kitchen has all that you need and you can pull the car right up to the back porch. It's for the most part private less one neighbor but they were very nice the one time we talked, they offered an alternative way to get to the river access which was very nice of them. We had a great stay and the main living room and kitchen area is very homey feeling. Nothing is cluttered and lets you feel like you are right at home for your stay! The foosball table is nice and it is fun to get the family entertained for an hour at night. I enjoyed the help from the property manager and have nothing negative to say about our experience. Thank you for opening your home!
erikson b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you for the review! There is going to be some road noise from people going to and from work, but the road is very quiet during the day and evenings. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities Jacksons Ridge has to offer!
We enjoyed our stay at Jackson's Ridge. Easy to locate the house on the way in. Check in was real easy. Centrally located to shopping and restaurants. Plenty of room for everyone.
Steven S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
12 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
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It was nice and clean. The only problem is the chinese Lady bugs were quite thick on the floor and funiture in the lower part was not fun. But everything else was great and I would stay there again
Marlene B.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Terri M.
14 Nov 2021
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
It was okayish.
The house is beautiful, but it’s not as secluded as thought. The road below is well used and cars can be heard on it regularly. While the river is visible, it’s not accessible and is on private land.
Beds were comfy, living room was nice. However, I was attacked by a spider in the bed overnight, and woke up with 10+ bites that are itchy, red, hot, and have tripled in size. When communicated, the manager said she’d get the pest guys thoughts on the matter.
We could not figure out how to turn the showers on. There was no pull or switch, so no one was able to shower until management got back to us Saturday night after contacting the housekeeper.
While it was okay, this house is not on our “return to” list.
The place was well stocked and clean. I loved that there was a multitude of different kitchen appliances and utensils. The only worry I have is that the street signs are not accurate. You are going to have to be good with looking at a map. Also during the winter months the gravel driveway probably is not the best thing. You guys should consider reinforcing the driveway with more gravel.
Nice home, good and rested week stay. Only a couple of issues. The bottom deck posts needs to be addressed (they are bowing and seems to be a weight issue) and renters have to purchase items not available to renters, such as trash bags for one.
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:
Delightful house; perfect weatherBeautiful scenery and enjoyable town of West Jefferson and inspirational Frescoes
We had an excellent experience! The house was exactly as advertised. Clean, safe, and a lovely place to meet up with family/friends. The young kiddos and the pup were all happy and entertained. We were a little concerned about them on the porch due to railings with loose wood. But we just kept them off the upper deck. The hot tub was clean and in a great location to stargaze at night. Beautiful mountain and river view.
We had no problem with the driveway at all and it was very rainy for a few days. Of note, we had to go back out for toilet paper. Kitchen was well stocked with pans and such, dishwasher available, some leftover spices from previous stays. Bed were comfy. Would definitely stay again.
Andrea H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Anjie B.
16 Mar 2021
Jackson's Ridge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall, we did enjoy our stay, the house is beautiful, the kitchen is amazingly stocked. The only downside for us, is that we prefer desolation when traveling to the mountains and you do not get that with this property. It sits close to HWY 163 so cars are going by constantly, it also has close neighbors. Not terrible, but not our preference.
Our trip was very lovely! Location was very nice and had a nice view. Only issue we ran into was actually finding the road that it was on. We were looking for the road on the left and it’s was on the right the whole time. It was very clean and seemed to have everything we needed. Definitely recommend and look forward to visiting again!!
Teresa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim J.
5 Nov 2020
Great base for fishing trip
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 house was exactly as described. Very clean, roomy, with lots of nice additions (kitchen supplies, new washer/dryer, hot tub). Hot tub was awesome after a day of fishing in the cold streams. Heat in the house worked well. We were very comfortable. The Halloween blue moon was a huge bright ball in a very dark sky. Great star gazing
Kim J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marion K. K.
18 Oct 2020
A Place of Serenity
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:
Our stay was great! They have everything you might need in the kitchen and plenty of linens. It was clean and cozy. The porch was relaxing & peaceful. We will definitely be going back.
Marion K. K.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2020
Thank you for choosing Stay Blue Ridge. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Jackson's Ridge and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified
8/10 Good
George F.
18 Oct 2020
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Pat’s Place
The arrival was the challenging part. We had trouble accessing the key. Because there is really no cell phone connectivity, we had to drive to town to find out what the problem was and were promptly told what to do. When we went back and accessed the place, it had obviously not been cleaned. There were towels in the bathtub, sheets that were in unmade beds and other evidence that the cleaning had not taken place. We were able to email the manager using the Wi-Fi and then a cleaning crew was in the house within an hour. The cleaning crew ladies were absolutely great and very apologetic. They had just gotten the date wrong. After that initial confusion, we truly enjoyed staying at the property. The views from the two front porches were spectacular at night and during the day. There’s a decent amount of traffic on the highway but that’s not really too distracting. We stayed there five nights and really enjoyed our time spent there.
George F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James B.
24 Sept 2020
Great time away
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 had a great stay , the house was everything promised and much more. It was very clean and comfortable, the hot tub was awesome, I would definitely recommend this place again!!
My husband and I stayed here for a week and we really enjoyed ourselves! Location was quiet and right off the river. River was across the street but beautiful panoramic views off the back porches! Enjoyed the hot tub and the cleanliness of the property! Would stay again and recommend to friends!
I enjoyed my stay at this property. Clean for the most part i did notice water damage in the basement level and dog hair on every cushion outside. Property was as described. I was a little misled by the pictures and expected to have direct river access. I would stay again here or at another one of their properties in the future.
I was extremely pleased with check in and out process. Instructions were clear and property management was available if needed but allowed you your privacy
The house is great, sadly the day before we got there something had leaked all over the bottom bedroom carpet. We were not told about it and the property manager called us to see if it was okay. We told them the carpet was soaked and were advised to not use this bedroom as the carpet would have to be dried. We were told we would get a partial refund but nothing yet.
It advertised the use of a BBQ, but there was only enough gas for one night and toilet paper for a couple of days. We have stayed in out of the way back country cabins with more toilet paper. I have addressed this as well and asked if the refund they offered was enough. Now silence and no refund at all. I will be contacting them again.
Nina f.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
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