You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat!

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A seating area with red Adirondack chairs and a stone fire pit, overlooking a river and forested hills.
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A living room with a grey sofa, red cushions, and a red table.
A dining table with plates, cups, and cutlery, set against a window with a view of bare trees and a sunset.
A television mounted on a wall above a fireplace with a decorative item labeled 'Relax' in front.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near New River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fries, VA
  • Place, Rex Theater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Music Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Mountain State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Fries

Located in Fries, You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat! is in the mountains and on a river. City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Blue Ridge Country Club 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 Crooked Creek Fish Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Fort Chiswell Animal Park, or check out an event or a game at Hitachi Energy Arena. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Fries, VA

What's nearby

  • Rex Theater - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Blue Ridge Country Club - 16 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 28 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 42 min drive - 59.9 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 51 min drive - 73.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz #601 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You just found the best view, the sweetest tiny home and your perfect retreat! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, quiet, convenient, and had excellent outdoor spaces for enjoying the picturesque setting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Thank you! Promises made! Promises kept! You’re always welcome at Wildcat Ridge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! The property is exactly as described and surpassed our expectations.The communication was the best from the time we checked in and throughout our stay.Any future trips to the area will be booked with Rita. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Paul, thank you for your review. We work hard to make sure all our promises are kept to our guests! I look forward to your return! Thanks, again! Rita.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rita was an amazing host. The location is beautiful and accurately depicted. The house has everything you need to feel comfortable. It was clean and well organized. The check in and check out process was fast and easy. The communication with host was perfect. We needed a rest and this location was great! We enjoyed the market on the weekend and even went fishing by the river. I highly recommend this location and host for your next vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
What a joy to share Wildcat Ridge with families like you and yours! You were so respectful of the property and I appreciated the communication! Please know you’re always welcome at Wildcat Ridge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
And my wife and I enjoyed our stay the place was very clean and comfortable if we were going in that area again I would stay againThe only thing I would suggest I put a small fan in the bedroomBut overall my wife and I had a nice peaceful restful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Thank you, Jeff for giving WCR 5 stars! We work very hard to keep our promises to our guests. Please know you’re always welcome at Wildcat Ridge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Wildcat Ridge. The scenery was beautiful and loved the swing looking over the river. Had lots of fun games to play. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Rita was a pleasure to talk to and we will definitely plan to go back. Loved the area as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed my tiny house with a great big view! There’s just nothing like the New River! Thank you for the five star review, for the wonderful communication and for living it so clean. thank you for everything. I hope you’ll come back.!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rita goes above and beyond!! WildCatRidge is amazing…I would recommend for a couples romantic getaway, a small family retreat or for a single person just wanting some R&R! I will definitely visit again. Amazing views and deer greeted me during my morning coffee time. Beautiful place with all you need to truly ‘get away’ and relax. Rita is by far the most communicative and accommodating host I have had on VRBO. Go stay at her place! You will love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South a nice location! Beautiful view of the river and so many good spots outside to relax and read a book. Loft was excellent as a second bedroom. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for choosing Wildcat Ridge and also for your 5 star review! Please know you are always welcome to return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildcat ridge was perfect. We had a short fast stay due to coming in town for a race. However we will be back next year and hope to stay again. The outside seating and entertainment was perfect. The views were amazing! Check-in was easy and we were able to check in early. Everything from start to finish was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
You’ve made our day! You were our first guest of our second season. We love Wildcat Ridge and want all our guests to love her , too! Thank you for your wonderful review and please know, you are always welcome on our Ridge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Short delay getting in because of code confusion to get key. Looked new and unused. Stocked with essentials and things you might need- even binoculars. Steep, narrow road to get to it but worth the view. Enjoyed outside bed for afternoon nap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thank you for taking time to leave a much appreciated review. The code hiccup was not the best beginning. Thankfully we had that taken care quickly. I’m so glad you had everything you needed. And in order to have that view, we have to climb a few hills. ❤️. Please know you are always welcome to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“Over the Top” in Fries, VA!

Over the top amenities, outdoor relaxation areas and an amazing view. You won’t be disappointed with this place if your travels take you to Fries, VA. Spectacular stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Thank you so very much for your review. And thank you for choosing Wildcat Ridge for your visit to Fries! it’s very important that my guests find I’ve kept my promise to give them the best of our little compound! ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible place to stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Wildcat Ridge. All the comforts of home in a glorious location above the New River. The views are spectacular in the morning and evening. Rita is one of the most attentive hosts we've ever encountered in all the years we've used VRBO. She worked hard to ensure our stay was exceptional. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you so very much! Wildcat Ridge is my life long dream and I want others to feel the love I have for her and for my glorious Nee River! 5 stars tells me….Promises made! Promises kept! Hope to see you at WCR again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place exceeded my expectations! The views are absolutely amazing, and the property is clean, modern, and full of thoughtful extras. I brought cleaning supplies, plates, and utensils, not knowing what to expect, but they already had pretty much everything we needed! They even provided an ice machine and firewood, although we didn't have everything needed to get a fire going.One thing worth mentioning is the distance to the river. The pictures make it seem much closer than it actually is. There are several houses between the property and the water, so you have to walk around through the neighborhood rather than straight down. It took us about 15 minutes on foot.I also wish I'd known there was a place just down the road that rents kayaks and canoes! Unfortunately, they close at 5 p.m. Had I known, I would've arrived earlier to enjoy that experience.One small tip: verify your four-digit lockbox code before arriving. Mine was supposed to be the last four digits of my phone number, but the booking platform had a different number listed. Thankfully, the host answered immediately and resolved it.Overall, an amazing experience! So many little touches made our stay enjoyable. I'd absolutely recommend this property and hope to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful

First off, I can not say enough how much I appreciated the details and the kindness from Rita and the beauty of her property! The views, the sounds of the new river dam while laying on the hammock by the fire pit gazing at the stars were breathtaking! I can not wait to stay here again soon!!!Thank you again Rita for everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Leah, you have made my day! Wildcat Ridge has been my dream most of my life. We work hard to keep our promises to our guests! Thank you for your review confirming WCR is all i have promised her to be. And you are always welcome to return! Your hammock and swing bed will be waiting! and! thanks for sharing those photos! wow! you really captured all the ambience of your new home away from home!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Wildcat Ridge is absolutely beautiful! Nice quiet and friendly neighborhood with spectacular views! This place has plenty of shaded seating to sit back and relax in. I loved the swinging bed, sat there all day reading. Rita is a wonderful property manager, giving us ideas on what to do locally and where to eat. Her brother, super nice guy, came over and hung up, set out, all the hammocks and chairs. I will definitely be back! Definitely a 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you so much! Promises made! Promises kept is what we aim for! Thank you for taking the time to write the review, I’ll share it with my brother! It was a pleasure hosting you and please know….you are always welcome at Wildcat Ridge. Rita !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is the best for a quiet getaway. The place is set up for relaxing and unwind on the various swings and hammock.The view of the river from swing was spectacular. We went and floated on the river. It was so relaxing. Cute quiet little town. This 4 day get away was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2026
Thank you so much! It makes my day to know my guests have found Wildcat Risge
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great getaway! We loved the views from the property of the river and just relaxing and having a fire both nights. Rita, the host, has thought of everything you might need. Great communication and even a call to check on us when we arrived. Highly recommend! We will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It makes my heart sing to know my guests have loved and appreciated this very special place. And to know promises made, promises kept. Your next visit will have ice cream cones! Rita.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Ty, Chris. Your rating is much appreciated.
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