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Welcome to Tranquility

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Exterior
Games room
Bathroom
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 located in recreational basement

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Welcome to Tranquility

Welcome to tranquility at Shady River Cabin. We are located in Ivanhoe, Virginia on the New River. The New River is in the front, and the New River Trail is in the back. Our cabin is very family friendly. On the upper floor there is a great room with kitchen, bath and two bedrooms with queen size bed. On the lower lever is a recreation basement with a bath. We have an upper deck that is covered and a lower patio that is covered so you can enjoy the river in all weather. Streaming TV and Wi-Fi are available in each room with free Direct Stream with Roku. Free land line phone is also provided. The full-sized kitchen is equipped with pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, utensils, dish washer with pods and two coffee makers, including drip and pod. An ice maker is in the full-size refrigerator. Towels and linens are provided. Many games, books, and magazines provided for your relaxation. In the walkout recreational basement we have a regulation size ping pong table, a large screen TV for gaming and streaming and a second full size refrigerator for your convenience. The spacious lawn with fire pit is perfect for the provided corn hole game or other outdoor activities. The New River with private access is only a short walk on the large lawn perfect for star gazing, chasing butterflies and catching fireflies. Go down the steps to the river shore. You can bring your tubes and kayaks and access the river. Bring your fishing equipment and have a great day fishing. We have a free electric bike charging station and air compressor for use. Water hose and cleaning rags are available. Bikes and other equipment can be securely stored in the basement. The New River Trail is within a short walking distance. Shady River Cabin is located approximately halfway on the 57-mile New River Trail between Galax and Pulaski. We are also 1.2 miles from the Ivanhoe Birding Trail. There is a gas grill provided with fuel and private parking beside the cabin. We have full sized washer and dryer, central air and heat and a fire pit with complimentary firewood. No extra guest fee or cleaning fee. All you need to provide is food and your toys. CHILDREN ARE VERY WELCOME

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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 is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Place used linens and towels in bathtub

Leave keys on table with door unlocked

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4733202
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ivanhoe

Located in Lead Mines, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre and Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fort Chiswell Animal Park and Wayne Henderson's Workshop. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cave exploring.
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Ivanhoe, VA

What's nearby

  • New River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • New River Trail State Park - 26 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Claytor Lake - 35 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Radford University - 52 min drive - 75.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Martin's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smokeys - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Love Shack - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Polonia - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Tranquility pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Tranquility?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Tranquility on 16 May 2026 start from AU$235, 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 Welcome to Tranquility?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Tranquility?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Tranquility?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Tranquility located?

This family-friendly Lead Mines cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of New River and Jefferson National Forest. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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. 103 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like convenience to trail, quiet peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucille G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for riding the new river trail. We loved the porch and the walk to the river. We would have liked an inside connection with the second bathroom but we did well with just one.
Very relaxing morning sunrise
Great porch
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind comments in your review of our property. Since you gave us three stars, is there anything we could have done to make your stay better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures didn’t even prepare me for how much I was going to love this property. My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed our quick getaway to this cabin/home. Everything we could have needed was available right on-site. It was lovely! Highly recommend to anyone looking.
The view from the back porch
Nearby walking/biking path
The view of the New River, which the back yard touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derwin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay and so did the kids. Everything was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, lovely location. Enjoyed access to New River and the NEw River Trail
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

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

Great stay

As advertised, and the view is incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the New River with easy access to NRT. Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Enjoyed the view and tranquility! Cabin was very nice and clean. Linda responded quickly back to me. Enjoyed it very much! We will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Would definitely return. The name tranquility says it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We took our one year old and two year old on a weekend trip to the river and they absolutely loved it! The river access was great, we went swimming every day and fished in the river. They yard was huge! We enjoyed our short weekend on the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha s.

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

Nice getaway

Lovely clean stay with wonderful river access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jock N.

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

Quick Trip

Just loved staying here. Nice home with beautiful river views. Nice big yard. Great deck. The area is peaceful and quiet. We will rent this home again. Thanks to the hosts!
Back yard view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Linda, was spot on. We weren’t arriving until after midnight and they left lights on for us. The cleanliness was immaculate. The kitchen was well stocked and met our needs. The beds were comfortable. Anyone renting, “Tranquility “, will not be disappointed. Needless to say, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie t.

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

Perfect respite!

This property has everything necessary for a peaceful, relaxing weekend! We definitely hope to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

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

Beautiful location, comfortable house!

We really enjoyed our stay at Tranquility. The house is clean and well stocked for a weekend getaway. The kids had fun in the river and playing ping pong in the basement. The kitchen had everything we needed except a strainer (which wasn’t that big of a deal!) and the grill was clean. The location was perfect for us as we had friends camping at the horse campground next door. We enjoyed the new river trail. All in all a good spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Great Time

Can't wait to go back. Great place to ride a bike. Love the ping-pong table.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Awesome getaway

It was a great home with a lot of space. Beautiful waterfront property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan R.

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

Excellent Property and Host

The house is clean, spacious, and well kept. The property is quiet and offers a beautiful view. Lastly, there is a nice trail located near the property for hiking, biking, or running.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John U.

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

The name says it all

Clean home, peaceful environment, great view of the river…perfectly relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

We loved this spot. The view was amazing and close to antique shops and the Hillsville Labor Day weekend flea market. The cabin was clean, spacious, well mantained, and very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the back porch which overlooked the New River.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great Location

This home has ideal access to the river and to the New River Trail. We found the accommodations to be very comfortable and complete. A highlight was the porch with comfortable seating and wonderful views across the yard to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Serene location

We very much enjoyed our stay. The location is ideal for anyone looking to explore the beautiful New River Trail. The home is spacious and cozy with a lovely view of the river .The bed is comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. Great getaway !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Pickett

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We do not live on or adjacent to the property, but we do live about ten minutes away so that we can strive to make your stay more relaxing without problems

Why they chose this property

We love the peace and relaxation on the river. This is a three acre piece of God's country that gives you privacy, relaxation, and contentment. When we want exercise or adventure, the New River Trail is within sight. We can hike, bike, or ride horses. The view is great.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique because it is located between the New River and the scenic 57-mile New River Trial. you have access to both. The location is approximately half-way between the beginning and end of the trail. With a day bike ride in each direction, you can enjoy conquering the entire 57-mile trail.

Languages:

English

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