Relax and enjoy the beauty of the New River & mountains
Spacious and private 5,000 sq.ft. house with four large bedrooms - sleeps maximum of 13 (king with trundled day bed, king with sleeper chair, queen with trundled day bed, twin beds). Great room with dining, all glass sunporch with seating, dining, games. Deck, porches, balcony & many windows offer great views. Fully equipped modern kitchen, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer. TV with Blue-Ray, boom box with CD, foosball table, bumper pool/game table. Outdoor gas grill & 2 picnic tables. Linens are proved. Private & easy access to the river with flat grassy area. No pets. No smoking.
Property manager
Amy @ New River Lodge
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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An additional payment of 5% of Rental + Cleaning Fee will be requested & required to book property for payment of local Transient Occupancy Tax.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fries
Located in Fries, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mt Vale Vineyards and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course 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 Jefferson National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.
Fries, VA
What's nearby
Rex Theater - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
Wayne Henderson's Workshop - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
Old Cranks Motor Car Museum - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
Blue Ridge Country Club - 25 min drive - 15.9 km
Blue Ridge Music Center - 32 min drive - 24.9 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Dairy Bar - 12 min drive
Creek Bottom Brewing Company - 12 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 16 min drive
R.J.'s Pizza & Subs - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relax and enjoy the beauty of the New River & mountains pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Relax and enjoy the beauty of the New River & mountains?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relax and enjoy the beauty of the New River & mountains?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relax and enjoy the beauty of the New River & mountains located?
This family-friendly Fries holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from New River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Rex Theater. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful, spacious and wonderful stay on the New River. They had everything we needed for the 8 adults at our reunion. Loved the porches, deck overlooking the river, lots of towels, and everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare our meals. Highly recommend!
The location and property is wonderful. Overall a nice place with lots of room for everyone. I would suggest that instructions for tv be clearer,light switches were confusing. An easy access to the river would be great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend for family or group stays.
This VRBO is beautiful! Right on the New River with great views. The house is very spacious and has plenty of room for large groups. Would highly recommend to everyone!
This is the 3rd year trip for our BFF getaway. We love the home, the river, the views, fishing, kayaking, thrifting, etc! Amy our host was wonderful to deal with (small problem, fixed right away). We will definitely be returning!! The Hogge's, The Surber's and the Simpson's (Missing the Lyon's this year)
This was the 4th time staying at New River Lodge! We appreciate how well maintained the property is and especially the new fluffy towels! Amy is always helpful and very responsive. We will definitely be back!
Colette P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ginger F.
10 July 2018
Great weekend
Great porch sitting space. We loved it. Thank you for sharing with us!
Families had their own bedroom n bathroom. Kids had their own space and the New River was beautiful to watch and kids n adults enjoyed floating the river. Quiet and relaxing!! Couldn’t had picked a better Estate!!
This is the 2nd annual best friends weekend! The home was perfect for us and the river was chilly but we managed! We are already looking forward to next year.
We had a wonderful relaxing time at this beautiful house. We were able to unwind from the city life we live and enjoy the peaceful river. We had a reunion of older people, and everything we needed was there. We laughed, made good food and enjoyed each other's company. We were even saying when we left that we would need to come back next year. It was great that everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. There were 5 adults, 3 were single, and one couple. The view of the river was great! The weather was unusually warm and spectacular the entire time we were there. Thank you Amy for a great get away house in the country.
We had a WONDERFUL week at New River Lodge!! When we pulled up to the house several folks said...."This is where we are staying?!?! This is beautiful!" The spacious living area and gorgeous views from the porch were our favorite things. We loved playing foosball and bumper pool everyday! It was so cool to make memories with all the generations playing together. The family suites are amazing! The different configurations helped greatly when making space for everyone. Amy (host) is very responsive and helpful with any questions. 5 out of 5
This property is great for a group to gather. There is everything you can think of as far as kitchen supplies and cooking utensils. We cooked a lot during our stay. The table is nice and big to have many people gathered around the table and there is enough seating for 8 people at the dining room table, and the covered porch has a table that can seat 4 people. We laughed a lot and had a good time with each other. The fact that there is no internet, lends itself to being totally unplugged. The TV works nicely in the main area. It would be nice if there were TVs in the bedrooms, but it didn't detract from our stay at all. The river is beautiful every morning, and the fog makes it very picturesque. the family is talking about when are we coming back next year. Most of us were senior adults, so we will have to wait awhile to book to make sure everyone is going to be able to come, but barring that, we are ready to return.
Melissa S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jill K.
2 January 2017
Very generous space for three families, not extremely clean
We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of space in each of the rooms to fit our three families, however the carpet is very unclean. It was stained and caused our socks to turn brown on the bottom very quickly. There was also a bit of a smell that we assumed was coming from the carpet.
Jill K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gayle G., Harrisonburg
26 December 2017
Wonderful Thanksgiving Gathering!
We joined our kids and grandkids for a Thanksgiving/Christmas celebration at New River Lodge. Everyone greatly enjoyed this home and our stay! The layout and anemities enabled all to be comfortable with room to roam. Coffee on the porch over looking the river was a favorite. The kitchen was wonderfully stocked, beds were comfortable, and everything was clean. We want to come back and intertube down the river in the summer! Took the nearby New River Trail (rails to trails) for a hike with the kids and it was a hit. Next day, rented some bikes in Fries and biked another section of the trail into the town of Fries. Perfect! All in all, New River Lodge and hosts, Amy and Susie were just great! We hope to be back!
Lovely location. River view and porch sensational.
Great for our family gathering. Bedrooms were private, beds comfy and kitchen well-stocked. Four stars, not five, due to lighting/electric issues: light bulbs burned out, not enough lighting in great room, porch fans and lights not working. Also porches, window and door frames could use a good cleaning. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and will return. The host was very responsive and easy to work with.