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Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!

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A wooden cabin entrance with a wooden staircase leading inside.
A cozy living room with a leather armchair, a small round table, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, a hanging light fixture, and a clock on the wall.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a floral centerpiece, and a poster of 'The Longest Ride' movie.
A wooden staircase leading to a loft area with a Christmas tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dobson, NC
  • Place, Mitchell River Gameland
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Shelton Vineyards
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, The Andy Griffith Museum
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Crib

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Dobson

Located in Dobson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Arena and Blue Ridge Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Traphill Historic District and Hutchinson Homestead. Consider Coley Hall Event Venue for a night out or Dobson Square Park if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking, water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Dobson, NC

What's nearby

  • Mitchell River Gameland - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Shelton Vineyards - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Round Peak Vineyard - 29 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Andy Griffith's Homeplace - 36 min drive - 45.2 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 36 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Surry Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shelton Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Coach’s Neighborhood Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride! located?

This family-friendly Dobson holiday home is located on a river, 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Mitchell River Gameland, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dobson Square Park and Dobson Splash Pad. Camp Raven Knob and Lake Watson 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. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and amenities surpassed our expectations. We were fishing the Mitchell River, and this property was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River house is absolutely beautiful. Well maintained with such charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding! Everything well placed and thought out. The property is beautiful, the river is relaxing and the house is so peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mayberry days trip

Perfect vacation ever
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and beautiful home! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing girls weekend

Everything was perfect. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fishing

This property was clean and well stocked, communication was great, and our family had a great week of fishing and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Mitchell River House. It's extremely comfortable and has lots of spaces to gather. We particularly loved the front porch and spent a great deal of our time out there listening to the creek. We had great support from the owner and felt extremely welcome. We'd highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Hope you visit again soon! Laina Olinger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishermen's Paradise

The property is beautiful, the house and accomodations are great, and the host is wonderful. This is a fishermen's paradise!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Stay

Wonderful birthday weekend with family. It could not have been more perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

Wonderful stay celebrating GF birthdays. Magical getaway so much to do and the location is gorgeous. Highly recommend for all ages. The barn was an extra benefit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Beautiful setting away from everything. Very relaxing. Places to visit for the day not too far from the property. I would love to go there again...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect country getaway

Gorgeous historic farmhouse with amazing fishing pond and river. Couldn’t ask for a more peaceful, picturesque setting that was not far from a major Highway. Owner is very responsive and communicative. Would definitely visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mitchell River House continues to be my favorite place to visit. Magical place to rest, renew and recharge. I have been many times with friends and family and it never disappoints. The scenery is breathtaking. Many places indoors and outdoors to take in. Usually we visit the nearby wineries. This time we made a day out of visiting Downtown Mt. Airy/Mayberry- what a fun day! Can't wait to visit Mitchell River again. Feels like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay once again! Special thanks to your sister for sharing the beautiful photos she took of our property! You are always a perfect guest and welcome anytime. Thank you Jenny😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Very nice property. Well appointed. Peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great country home experience!!!

This home looks like a picture postcard in person. Great weekend away from it all with friends. The home was immaculate, well decorated and very comfortable. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank You for your kind words, So glad you enjoyed your stay!! Laina Olinger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

God's County

Beautiful old home and farm. It rained a bit, so we could not fully enjoy our stay, but the tour of the property was great. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than the VRBO listing!

We had high expectations based on the photos and reviews, but the Mitchell arrived House still exceeded our expectations. Very well-appointed home, comfortable and tastefully. Stunning property. We spent most of our time on-site due to rainy weather, but we’re close to the vineyards. 30 minutes to Elkin if you want to dine out, go to a brewery, or hear live music. We did not want to leave and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

Our only regret was not being able to stay longer! Our friend was in a near by town and was able to join us, there was plenty of room. My favorite part is the property is not listed in the description at all — huge windows!!! There are huge windows overlooking the river/yard/porch! I sat by different windows to read throughout the weekend. Communication was wonderful and the house was fully stocked with everything we needed. We’re booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! We love sharing our home with those who appreciate its charm. You are welcome anytime. Laina Olinger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for the entire family

We were able to reserve the River house for our family's Christmas gathering and it was perfect! Our home is being renovated due to water damage so we needed a place for our children and grandchildren to gather for Christmas. There was plenty of space for us and the kitchen was fabulous for cooking our Christmas meal. It was very clean and comfortable. I'm pretty sure it will be a Christmas we will always remember. The setting is amazing and at night when you're sitting by the fire pit the only noise is the river flowing over the rocks. Great place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the land!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home & Property!

A group of girlfriends and I stayed at the Mitchell River House for a weekend away and it did not disappoint! The house and the property were beautiful and in great condition. Our stay was perfect and the property owner Laina was so helpful answering our calls/texts with any questions we had. The surrounding area is really great as well - there is river tubing, a quaint downtown area in Elkin and countless vineyards. We event did a vineyard tour with a shuttle around to 4 different vineyards which I highly recommend as well. Even with all of the charms of the surrounding area I would have been just as happy to stay on the Mitchell River House property as there are lots of little nooks to explore and an amazing front porch to sit on with a book in hand :) I will definitely be back to visit this home again! Thank you Laina for your hospitality and for sharing this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank You for your kind words. We love sharing our home with others that appreciate its charm! Laina Olinger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

From the moment we arrived, this farmhouse completely stole our hearts. The charm and character of the home are absolutely unmatched — every room feels like it’s straight out of a storybook. Knowing it was the filming location for The Longest Ride made it even more special; you can truly feel the history and romance woven into every corner.The decor was perfectly curated, with a balance of vintage touches and cozy comforts that made us feel instantly at home. Every detail, from the beautiful hardwood floors to the thoughtfully placed antiques, added to the overall experience. It’s clear the owners put so much care into preserving the authenticity of the home while offering all the modern amenities you could need.The setting is peaceful and breathtaking, making it the perfect getaway. We spent mornings with coffee on the porch, taking in the views, and evenings gathered around the cozy living room, feeling like we were part of a movie ourselves.This farmhouse is truly a hidden gem, and staying here was an experience we’ll never forget. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind words! We love sharing our home with those who appreciate its rustic charm. Hope you visit again soon. Thank You, Laina Olinger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I Hope We’ll Be Back

I worked with Laina to rent this property to host a post-wedding farewell brunch, as the wedding was in nearby Mt. Airy. Once we arrived, our immediate reaction was “wow” look how beautiful. The family has left no stone unturned in the details. Six of stayed at the house, but we had use of the “event barn” the next morning to host brunch. We used the large back porch off of the kitchen to serve (they had plenty of tables), and guests made they way to the barn to eat and have a few mimosas. The kids enjoyed the river and once everybody departed we got the highlight of our trip—-the Longhorns!!!! OMG! Coolest thing ever! We finished our evening with a nice fire under the starry sky around the fire pit. Our one regret? We couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place

Once you turn onto the road leading to the property, passing the Mitchell River on the right and the open fields on the left, you know you are in a different world. Then you cross the little bridge over the rushing river, you are in a different universe. Open spaces, a huge meadow with longhorns, the red and white barn with its rose bushes and the main house with the inviting porch mean you can let go of your "normal" life. The house dates back to the 19th century, and has been renovated to meet modern conveniences while still reflecting the history. Comfortable beds, two big sitting rooms, a beautiful kitchen with eat-in dining and of course, the porch. Then there is the barn with its upstairs space for "hanging out" indoors, or on a huge balcony overlooking yet another long vista. And the quiet..... Everyone is ready to return to recharge our batteries. Thank you, Laina, for anticipating all your guests' needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Gorgeous

What an amazing location for our family’s Thanksgiving celebration. Everything was top notch. No detail was ignored. If you ever have a chance to stay at the Mitchell River House….DO IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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