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Woodsy Retreat with Hot Tub | Dogs Welcome | On River Time

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A hot tub under a wooden pergola with a view of a lush green park.
A rustic cabin with a wooden staircase and a fenced yard.
A log cabin kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a refrigerator, a sink, a window, and a chandelier.
A wooden cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, a fireplace, a television, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Lansing, NC
  • Place, Ash County Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Ashe County History
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, New River
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
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Map
Lansing, NC

What's nearby

  • Ash County Park - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Museum of Ashe County History - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • New River - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Rhododendron Trail - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Phoenix Mountain - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bobby D's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pretty Possum Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Louise's Sweet T Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodsy Retreat with Hot Tub | Dogs Welcome | On River Time pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Woodsy Retreat with Hot Tub | Dogs Welcome | On River Time?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodsy Retreat with Hot Tub | Dogs Welcome | On River Time?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodsy Retreat with Hot Tub | Dogs Welcome | On River Time?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woodsy Retreat with Hot Tub | Dogs Welcome | On River Time located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of New River, Ash County Park and Phoenix Mountain. Museum of Ashe County History and Rhododendron Trail 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Need to update listing. There is no fencing around property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful setting on the New River, On River Time was the perfect base for a weekend spent hiking. We enjoyed the hot tub, porch overlooking the river, and making dinner in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed playing/fishing at the river all weekend. The hot tub was such a plus. I was very appreciative of the things they left for our dog… leash, poop bags, large crate, dog bed, dog blankets, dog toy and dog towel. The beds were very comfortable and the king mattress felt like our Casper mattress at home. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had such a relaxing stay at On River Time. It sounds like you made the most of the river, enjoyed soaking in the hot tub, and found plenty of comfort throughout the cabin. We're especially glad your furry family member felt just as welcome! Knowing the king bed was as comfortable as your Casper mattress is such a compliment! We truly appreciate your kind words and can't wait to welcome you, your family, and your pup back for another riverside getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice riverside retreat

Home was as described. We had good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear the home met your expectations and that you had a good stay. We appreciate you choosing our place and hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin on the New River

It was a great stay. We were saddened, of course by the devastation from the floods, but the house itself was beautiful, and the yard was cleaned up. Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Family Home

Our stay was WONDERFUL! The house was beautiful and very clean! Will go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Get-away

The cabin was beautiful, very clean and had everything we needed. The fenced-in yard and outdoor spaces were perfect. Our dogs enjoyed it as much as we did! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Looking forward to staying there again soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome quite clean and spacious! Hot tub was a nice add on! Being in river time really helps reset. Recommend for anyone looking for a nice getaway where they don’t have to worry about a thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome AC River Spot

Great river access and a big, fenced yard...we used and enjoyed it all. Easy to get to and still quiet. Close to the local towns. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property!

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation at Its’ Finest

Wonderful cabin for the perfect quiet, peaceful getaway! Steps from the river provided easy access to the water and such a fun time for my water loving pup!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin for Fall Foliage Getaway

This is my second time staying at this property and it is just perfect for a relaxing getaway weekend. With great proximity to local establishments, it was the perfect spot for being able to relax with little excursions into town mixed in. I booked this property a second time because my dog absolutely loves the large, fenced in backyard and access to the river. Perfect spot for a getaway where you want to be surrounded by nature and take in all the fresh mountain air.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Recent Stay

Lovely Upper Back Porch, however 3/4 of the view of the River was taken up by Tree Limbs. The Grass needed to be cut from the house down to the River.The Bed Linens need to be updated, the Master Bed only had a very thin Quilt, The down stairs that is advertised a a day bed that folds out into a King Sofa, only had 1-Twin Cover Sheet and No Bed Quilt or Bedspread.. No TV in Master Bedroom.Fold out Dining Table only that might fit 4 people on small Metal Barstools.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thanks for your review and for staying with us! We're glad you enjoyed the upper back porch—it’s definitely one of the best places to relax and listen to the river. We’re sorry to hear that a few things didn’t quite meet your expectations. Just so you know, we would’ve gladly sent housekeeping back out to get more linens during your stay—sometimes those items get missed, and we’re always happy to help if we know about it. The lawn is scheduled for mowing and weed-eating every two weeks, but we’ve had some rainy stretches lately that can throw the timing off just a bit. We do our best to stay on top of it! We appreciate your feedback and hope you had a chance to enjoy some of the peace and quiet the property offers. All the best, The Stay Blue Ridge Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

Overall it was a nice cabin, my only issues were that from the photos it looks like a fenced in yard which is why I booked this cabin so my dog could be outside off leash, the area is still recovering from storm damage so I understood. My other complaint is the smell of the water l contacted them and someone came out to change a filter and he said that one had never been installed so there was nothing he could do. Anytime we would shower or wash dishes it smelled like eggs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the cabin overall and appreciate your understanding as the area continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. The fenced dog yard is currently scheduled for repairs, and we know how important that feature is for guests traveling with pets. We’re working to get it fully restored as soon as possible. As for the water, the odor is a new issue that emerged after the storm, and we’re actively addressing it. We’re currently looking into installing a whole-house filtration system to prevent this from happening in the future, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Thanks again for your feedback — it truly helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you back under even better conditions soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

I had a beautiful, 10 night stay at this lovely mountain location. The place was beyond comfortable, with the amenities looked after in a largely excellent way. We wanted for nothing. A full kitchen, stocked with every essential cooking implement and then some (and I’m picky about that sort of thing), and more than enough room for multiple guests. Despite a really rustic feel outside, which we loved, the inside was totally temperature controlled, with some extra pizazz thrown in there in the form of a faux fireplace that doubled as a small heater. Management generally responded within a day of being contracted through the app - important to note that they recommended calling for more immediate responses - the only issue with that being that I had no cell reception in the cabin itself (AT&T). When reached, management was exceedingly considerate and wonderful to interact with. There was a very small inaccuracy in the listing concerning the locks on the doors, but nothing insurmountable, and I did get the feeling that such inconsistencies are not the norm for this company. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Slice of Heaven

If you have younger children and a dog then this is the place for you. The fenced in yard allowed us to let our children and dog roam freely while we relaxed in the hot tub or in the chairs by the fire. During the day we were able to swing open the back gate and spend time in the river. My son and husband enjoyed catching and releasing carwdads. They even caught a couple of fish. The water level was low during our visit so the kids and I were easily able to walk up and down stream to look at the beautiful river rocks lining the bottom of the river. We did not spend much time inside but it has everything you might need. There is a nice King bedroom on the middle level with a full bath, living area and kitchen. The stairs go up to a small loft area with a seating space and 2 twin beds. The lower level is equipped with a sofa bed, full bath and laundry area. We only had one issue during our stay with the grass cutter who showed up at 6:30pm while we were sitting around the fire. We reported it to the property manager and the neighbor, who witnessed the interaction, also plans to talk to the homeowner. Other than that incident, our stay was prefect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with our friends! The cabin is perfect for two couples (and two dogs). You can tell they’re still recovering from Helene but have done a wonderful job in making sure everything is comfortable, safe and pleasant. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muy lindo

Muy lindo me en canto nunca avía comentado pero esta cabaña me en canto todo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay here. House was very cozy and equipped with everything we needed. We had issues with the hot tub but they sent someone out immediately. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem in the NC Mts

Our group loved our stay @ Kapena Escape…(escape is property named):). After a hiccup on our part getting through gate on the first night, we opened the door to a beautiful knotty pine family space w/ a fireplace & well stocked kitchen w/ all the cooking utensils. The outdoor hot tub bellowed for use!! Three very spacious suites on each floor gave privacy & sooo much comfort.. We loved it & were blessed to attend a family wedding @ Twickingham. Kapena was centrally located. Hope to rent again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Loved the cabin, loved the location. Did not sleep 6 as listed. Downstairs sofa bed was broke.

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

"On River Time" is a great place to stay, right on the N. Fork of the New River. The house is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. It was spotless and nicely decorated.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice getaway spot

Nice place. We used as a home base to float the New River and bike the Creeper Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace on the river

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Looking for a quiet get away, this is the spot, out, but not to far out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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