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VIEW FROM "BIG BOTTOM"
FRONT PORCH
VIEW FROM THE FRONT PORCH...A GREAT "RIVER SONG" CAN BE HEARD
VIEW FROM FRONT PORCH
LIVING ROOM

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fries, VA
  • Rex Theater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Country Club
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Music Center
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

River View Place / beautiful view

Riverview Place is an original mill house built in 1902...Most all of the houses in Fries were built at the same time...The history of this town is shared with visitors by locals with great pride in their stories about their lives while growing up in a town owned by and run by "The Mill"..Music was and is a huge part of who they are..
Once the railroad stopped coming the state of Virginia made a rails to trails park called The New River Trail State Park which begins in Fries and goes for a little over 50 miles to Pulaski. Along with bike riding there is great fishing, canoeing, tubing and hiking and you can join in with some ole time porch sitting.
Fries is located 6 miles from Galax where there is a Super Walmart, other groceries, shopping, and restaurants.

Property manager

Rachel or Richard Hawks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 1
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

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Fries

Located in Fries, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Rex Theater and Old Cranks Motor Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Fort Chiswell Animal Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Fries, VA

What's nearby

  • City of Galax Municipal Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Wayne Henderson's Workshop - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Rex Theater - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Country Club - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 34 min drive - 31.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Creek Bottom Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪R.J.'s Pizza & Subs - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River View Place / beautiful view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River View Place / beautiful view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River View Place / beautiful view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River View Place / beautiful view located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from New River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Jefferson National Forest and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Wayne Henderson's Workshop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Beautiful

It is a gorgeous place and so clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Cozy home away from home

We greatly enjoyed our time in the riverfront home! We had an excellent view of the river and dam and the home came equipped with just avout everything we could have needed. We look forward to another stay in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter U.

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

Fries Vacation

Cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway. Could hear and view the New River from the front porch. Easy access to the New River Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Weekend

Can’t say enough about this property, inside and out. So much attention to detail. The house was so comfortable and charming. The river view being right across the street was great. Just can’t say enough about this place. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Peaceful

I was looking for some where to stay and just relax. Enjoy God creation. I found that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Great View!

Very clean and comfortable home. Rented for our in laws to stay and they loved it and the town. They even saw a Bald Eagle flying in the park. Owners were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A., Greenville, NC

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

Wonderful Stay in Fries, VA

I rented the house for my mother who was visiting, and she couldn't have enjoyed it more! Wonderful property and the owners have thought of everything to make it very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Memorial Day weekend

Beautiful location in walking distance of trail, park and downtown area. Everyone we met was very friendly. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

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

Excellent

Very nice property overlooking the river. Beautifully remodeled house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Lovely spot

Highly recommend this rental. The view of the river is fantastic you are walking distance to a nice restaurant downtown and 5 mins to tube and kayak rental. They let us use the well maintained bikes for a beautiful trail right outside the door. They also lent us chairs for a concert at the BlueRidheMusic Center which was awesome. Extremely nice owners and extremely clean home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

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

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Nice house, we enjoyed our stay and our river float
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

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

Perfect little home for our stay

My sister and I stayed here while in town for a family wedding. It was perfect for us and my sister wanted to make sure I left a 5-star review. We love the multiple outdoor sitting areas, especially the front porch overlooking the river. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen adorable, and the bathroom updated. It made our stay wonderful. We also appreciated having parking in the back, since some of the nearby homes only had streetside parking. It was slightly tricky to find, but after a few drive-bys (street side and alleyway), we found it. My sister and I 100% recommend staying here and will stay here again if we are ever in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super Lovely porch view!

Well kept, user friendly location in a sweet town. Lots potential for tip top outside activities like biking, water play, and fun things on grass (chuck a ball, frisbee, tag, etc). Kitchen was highly functional and nicely equipped for making real meals.

10/10 Excellent

Katrin B.

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

Fun in Fries

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. A lovely wrap around deck with views of the river and lots of seating. The kitchen was well stocked. It had everything we needed. It was great to be able to store our bikes in the shed when we weren’t riding the trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

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

Sweet, Cozy Home

We loved this home. It was a super cold weekend, but it was so warm when we walked in. Something about this place reminded me of being at my granny’s house and that made me feel extra safe. It’s close to a steakhouse, cafe and a bike trail. It was too cold to use the deck area, but it looked very nice - this is a well loved, clean home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA S.

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

Quiet riverside retreat

Riverview Place was such a peaceful property and certainly exceeded our expectations. The home was very clean, and the owners provided everything to make our stay comfortable and convenient. We appreciated Richard's thoughtful communication and the historical preservation/significance of the property. We look forward to returning to this home for future New River Trail activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

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

comfortable and scenic location

It was convenient to family in Galax Va. Also it was nicely furnished. The kitchen was equipped with all we needed to cook our meals. We like to cook our own meals when we can. Also it was scenic with the New River view from the porch. We plan to use this house again when we visit family. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug A., Cary, NC

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

Lovely house overlooking the river

Enjoyed our stay. Nice updates to the house. Good utilization of space. Very good, quiet and cool running AC. Loved sitting out on the front porch with coffee while enjoying the river view. Very nice updated bathroom. Great parking spot in the back. Bikes safe and sound locked in the storage unit. Highly recommend rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Peaceful Place

Richard & Rachel were great to work with, prompt, thoughtful & helpful! The view from the front windows & porch is wonderful of the river! It nearly sounded like the ocean! The home is nice & very clean! The kitchen is stocked with anything you need! I would recommend staying here for a getaway & can enjoy as much hiking/biking as you want as well as to relax! The New River Trail is right across from the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

gretchen g., Lexington, Ky USA

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

We hope to return for another stay!

This house was spotlessly clean and a delight to stay in, and our hosts had clearly thought through what mattered to their guests. We came to this area to bicycle on the New River Trail, and the house included a separate locking shed for our bikes. Nearly everything in the former cotton mill worker house has been updated, making it very comfortable for us to spend several days cycling and relaxing. The house overlooks a broad, shallow expanse of the New River that serves as the ‘beach’ for the town of Fries, VA and we spent many hours sitting on the covered front porch, absorbing the sights and sounds of the river. Sometimes it was over coffee in the morning, and sometimes over a book in the afternoon, in a rocking chair on the porch, with clever popup tables for each chair. The kitchen is fully equipped, so we cooked for ourselves happily for several days. The house includes a recently-added wrap-around porch with grill, tables, chairs, and sink, presumably to allow anglers a place to clean their catch. Many flowering plants and bushes featured in the pretty landscaping. As an added treat, we were able to participate in a local traditional Appalachian music jam, held every Thursday night at the community center. A thoroughly charming visit to western Virginia, courtesy of excellent hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Sanctuary for Relaxing

We immediately fell in love with this home. The personal touches were lovely. We had the perfect view of the river. Looking forward to coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Girls Trip

From the Bayous of LA to the mountains of the Blue Ridge. We enjoyed everything about the cabin. Super clean and everything we could possible need. Unfortunately we were there during the storm w no electricity so some better candles and lamps would be nice. Everything else above and beyond. Thank y’all so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

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

Perfect getaway!!

This house is so perfect!! Has everything you could possibly need, and such a beautiful view on the river!! You won't regret staying here!!! Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Another Great Stay

As was the case last year at their other VRBO home in Fries, VA the house was very clean, accommodations were exactly as described, and the owners are always responsive to emails and questions. I recommend this to anyone looking for a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Exceptional stay!

Fantastic location and view. Tasteful decor. Comfortable in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel or Richard Hawks

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Rachel is a retired Flight Attendant and Richard is a retired Police Officer...We live very nearby to both of our vacation rentals and will be happy to assist if needed...

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