Vacation Rentals by Owner

Someone who needed a very relaxing vacation

Guest: Phil, Deb, Aaron & Chris (Elizabethtown, KY and Manassas, VA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

Listen - if you need a beautiful and peaceful get-a-way or vacation, this is the spot to come. We are from Kentucky and we joined our freinds from Virginia for a week in early May 11. What a wonderful time we had. A camp fire almost every night, a restful and relaxing sleep, the cabin was very comfortable. The towns within driving distance (Boone, Blowing Rock, W. Jefferson, Jefferson) are a must to visit. If given the opportunity we'll be back again. By the way, my friend caught the biggest rainbown trout he had ever caught about 1/4 mile up stream from the cabin. What a wonderful time we had. I would recommend renting this vacation cabin to all.

Owner response:We frequently get questions about fishing in the neighborhood. Thanks for the news about your big rainbow trout!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Part of Heaven

Guest: Linda and Ralph (Thomasville, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

We found the cabin with no problem, your directions were very precise. It's such a lovely place. Your cabin is very comfortable and feels like home. Of course I picked the coldest time to be there but the plus was getting to see the snow, so pretty. At one time it was snowing so hard you couldn't see the cabin which was across the river. We enjoyed the wildlife, especially the deer. A doe crossed the river every morning and a squirrel was determined to eat the straw like rocking chair. I think the squirrels nest will be made out of your chair. Thank you for sharing your part of heaven with us. Truly a great vacation. Take care and I hope you get time soon to enjoy what you have there. Time moves too fast so we must enjoy everything we can. Have a blessed life.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great vacation!

Guest: Marty (State Road, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

My family and I spent a week at River Roost in July 2010. We found the cabin clean, neat and completely charming. Despite a couple of heavy rains, the river was rather low during our stay, so kayaking/tubing was a challenge in places, but lots of fun just the same. We saw a couple of turkey hens and their brood strolling up the road, several does with spotted fawns, white cranes, mallard ducks, a family of muskrats and even one water snake! (We were headed in the same direction, but only briefly!) The town of West Jefferson was an absolute treat. We spent many afternoons exploring all the interesting shops or dining in local restaurants. (We found Fletchers to be an excellent choice for lunch, but a little pricey for our budget for dinner.) The public library is right downtown, with computer access, periodicals, and a great selection of used books for sale! We made day trips to Blowing Rock, Boone, hiked along the Parkway, and rode our bikes on the Virginian Creeper Trail, but by far, my favorite part of the day was the early morning hours and late evening hours spent rocking on the porch and listening to the river and the sounds of nature. That made it all worthwhile. A couple of tips: Our cell phone didn't work at all at the cabin, so you may want to buy a phone card before you arrive so you can check up on the homefront. Once there, you can give your family the cabin number so they can call you as well. It's not far to town as the crow flies, but it seems farther because the roads are so crooked. Buy extra essentials like paper towels, bathroom tissue, ect. If you run out, it's a real pain to drive all that way for one item. There is a tiny country store (go back out to the paved road and turn right). The owner is very friendly, but has very limited items, and in short supply, but sometimes this will save you a trip all the way to town. The washer and dryer are in an unfinished basement. This didn't bother me, but it might present a problem for some folks who aren't comfortable in such places. DON'T turn on the washer if someone is in the shower! The water pressure in the house disappears when the washer is running. I hung our wet clothes and towels from the river on the porch railing until after everyone had showered, then would do my laundry before or after dinner. I hope these tips will help make your trip more enjoyable. It's a great cabin in a great location! It ranks as one of our best family vacations.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

July 10-17 2010

Guest: Robin (Lexington KY)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

Our group of 6 totally appreciated the clean compfortable surroundings, and really enjoyed the peaceful river-front settings. Some previous experiences we have had with river-front properties (musty, sticky, spidery, etc) were NOT the case at all with River Roost. We enjoyed area towns (West Jefferson, Boone) and hiked Grandfather Mountain (the summit trails are a true challenge but rewarding), biked the New River Trail in Galax (Va), also did a great bike ride in Ashe Co. along the Railroad Grade road to the Todd country store. And of course, we kayaked and tubed the New River right out the back door! Grayson Highlenads and Damascus were al;so great fun. GREAT week!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Eleanor H. - Raleigh

Guest: Eleanor (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

What a fantastic vacation we had at River Roost. The "cabin" is really a beautifully appointed home. Very clean and comfortable. Everything you could possible need in the kitchen. Great napping (or TV watching) chairs in the living room. We ate almost every meal on the porch with has plenty of chairs and an amazing view of the river. We walked into the river every day for fun and fishing and also had a great canoe trip that ended at River Roost! This is the place we have been searching for and we can't wait to come back!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Time

Guest: Mike and Ramona (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

We had a great time kayaking and fishing.The area has much to offer, and your info book was appreciated. We saw two deer walking in the river right in front of us as we were sitting on the deck. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Thanks for making your cabin available. We hope to be back soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

River Roost, New River Log Cabin

Guest: karen (Hope Mills, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/16/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

My Husband, and I stayed at this cabin in May 2010. It is a nice clean cabin, and the view was great. We did have a few rainy days, and that caused the river to swell, and flow faster which was kind of nice to see. A few mallard ducks hung around which we liked. We golfed and kayaked when we could, so it made a very enjoyable week away from home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Guest: Sharon & Bob (Winfield Pk, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/25/08 Review Submitted: 08/25/08

A beautiful place for a vacation. Our family throughly enjoyed the peace & quiet along with fishing. The grandchildren especially enjoyed tubing down the river. Your day trip suggestions were greatly appreciated. Would do it again!

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Guest: Pamela 2 (Norfolk, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/08 Review Submitted: 06/27/08

What a wonderful place to vacation! Our family had a great time at the cabin. The area is beautiful. The suggestions to visit Grayson Highlands and the Virginia Creeper Trail were so appreciated. If you stay here, these are the places to go. Thank you for a perfect vacation for my family. Also, for a great day for the older kids, you can drive 30 miles south to Boone so the kids can climb the rock wall. (the adults too if you are up to it!)

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Guest: The Jones family3 (Snow Camp, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/24/07 Review Submitted: 09/24/07

We had a wonderful trip to your cabin. It was so comfortably furnished and peaceful. We loved being able to relax while fishing and tubing. The children thought it was a perfect family getaway and can't wait to come back. Thanks so much for letting us come.

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Guest: anna12 (-)
Date of Stay: 04/25/07 Review Submitted: 04/25/07

How absolutely beautiful! Our group of 8 had a marvelous and relaxing long weekend. We plan on returning as often as we are able.

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Guest: Aaron Sexton (Matthews, NC)
Date of Stay: 02/28/07 Review Submitted: 02/28/07

Lovely cabin in a very peaceful and relaxing setting. Excellent choice for a quiet getaway to enjoy the West Jefferson area. We look forward to coming back in the future.

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Guest: Mark and Sue1 (Fort Pierce, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/31/06 Review Submitted: 10/31/06

Leslie & Bill, We just got home from our week at River Roost and all I can say is...WOW! We loved every minute at the cabin. We had a fire every night in the fire pit and the river was great. We will be contacting you again soon to book another week next year. Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us.

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Guest: Molly Rich (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/25/06 Review Submitted: 10/25/06

My friends and I had a wonderful time at River Roost. It was exactly what each of us needed: a cozy, comfortable, retreat! Everything we needed or wanted was available at the cabin - how wonderful to go on vacation and not have to take linens of any kind! Although we explored Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, West Jefferson, and Glen Dale Springs, we all agreed that our most memorable day was when we decided to stay at the cabin, sitting on the porch, rocking in the rocking chairs watching The New River flow by. I read two books while we were there, something that is very hard to do with such a busy, daily schedule. I know we will be asking to rent your cabin again, Leslie! After describing the cabin and it's quiet location, other friends are asking for your contact informatio! Take good care, Leslie, and thanks again for such a lovely, well-cared for place where we could retreat.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/14/05 Review Submitted: 09/14/05

The kids and I went whitewater rafting and canoeing. We also went to an outdoor play in Boon. Your book with information on all the local attractions was very helpful! We now have many wonderful memories of our week at River Roost and North Carolina!

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Guest: Mary13 (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/13/05 Review Submitted: 09/13/05

Thank you!! We had a wonderful,relaxing time except that it was hard to drag our three children out of the river!! Your cabin is clean, comfortable and just right for a family! We WILL be back!! The Martins

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/13/05 Review Submitted: 09/13/05

Our yearly vacation with friends began with the thoughts of a place to just chill and relax. River Roost met and exceeded all expectations. With 4 kids to entertain, New River was our answer. We would drop the kids off at the bridge upstream and they would tube back down to the cabin. They had an awesome time! We didn't need to worry about their safety while exploring either! We enjoyed the peace and quiet, a small town atmosphere, and cooler weather! The drive to shopping and tourist things was not far away. We will definitely choose to vacation here again!

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Guest: Mike and Cheryl Brooks (Chantilly, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 10/17/04 Review Submitted: 10/17/04

We spent two weeks at River Roost Cabin in Jul/Aug, '04--and pleasantly remember and mention events from the vacation often. We were seeking a quiet retreat from the suburbs last summer, and we weren't disappointed. The rockers on the wide porch were wonderful during occasional and typical mountain summer afternoon rains. We read more than we have in years, and achieved our sought-after total relaxation and quiet visits with family members who dropped in for a few days here and there. Walking in the neighborhood and meeting the neighbors was as pleasant as the hiking on Mount Jefferson and canoeing and fishing on the New. Grandfather mountain and the Cone Mansion on the Parkway were within an easy day trip of our secluded hideaway, and we loved revisiting these favorite places and coming "home" to your charming cabin instead of a motel. Thanks for your help and hospitality, Leslie and Bill.

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Guest: Ron & Sue Worby (Columbia, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/04 Review Submitted: 06/13/04

Hi Leslie and Bill!, Sue and I had a wonderful 5th wedding anniverary... The cabin was more than we imagined... The fishin' was great (caught trout and bass)even though we had rain some days. I will tell anyone who is looking for a great getaway to look you up... Thank you for being so helpful with our stay also. Finding place to eat, shop and site see was so easy with your help. See ya next year...

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Guest: Warren & Dolton Eller (Sarasota Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/09/03 Review Submitted: 10/09/03

Hi Leslie & Bill... My wife, Dolton, and I needed a very special experience for our 2nd Honeymoon (20 years). When we discovered your special haven we created in our minds a scenario that was impossible to fulfill...we thought. How wrong we were! The 6 days we experience at your cabin were among the most treasured of our lives. Though we arrived in the rain, the remaining days were perfect. Even that first night a deer went swimming down the river in front of our cabin. We joked that you had set that up for our benefit. What a magnificent retreat from the rigors of daily life. You further enhanced our stay by recommending the River House Restaurant and Zaloo's Canoes. We hand the most fantastic 2nd Honeymoon dinner you can imagine. We canoed for the first time in our lives and had an awesome 5 mile trip down the New River thanks to Jim Zaloo. Finally, the view from Mt. Jefferson was so fantastic that we had to go back the morning we departed and sit on a ledge taking in the spectacular view. Thank you for making this the most memorable wedding anniversary we have ever experienced. God Guard & Guide You & Yours.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/10/03 Review Submitted: 09/10/03

What a great retreat! This cabin is so cozy and comfortable. It has a beautiful view of the river, and it is so very relaxing sitting on the porch and just listening to the tranquil sounds of the water. It is extremely quiet and peaceful, and very private. The quaint town of Jefferson is just adorable. It is also convenient to Todd's General Store, Boone, etc.

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Guest: Melissa Grogan (Gastonia, NC.)
Date of Stay: 08/15/03 Review Submitted: 08/15/03

What a great cabin. Our Children had a great time, and none of us wanted to leave. I am sure we'll be back!

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Guest: Mary & Tim Mooney (Wilmington, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/12/03 Review Submitted: 08/12/03

If you're looking for a place to "get away from it all", this is the place. The cabin is in a secluded, private area where you can just sit on the porch,watch the river and birds and relax. The cabin is spacious and comfortable. Definitely would recommend it!

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Guest: John Damm (Broadway, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/12/03 Review Submitted: 08/12/03

Wonderful quite place to get away. The cabin is beautiful and very comfortable. We caught some redeye bass and some smallmouth bass. We also went up to Helton Creek and caught a few respectable rainbow trout.

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Guest: MichaelAnn Murray (Lake Ridge, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/03 Review Submitted: 08/08/03

Our stay at River Roost cabin was wonderful! The cabin was cozy and extremely comfortable. The view of the river from the relaxing porch was perfect!

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