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10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a rocky stream and a forested area.
A glass of red wine on a wooden deck overlooking a lake with trees and a sunset in the background.
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof and a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees and bushes.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned armchair and a sofa.
A cozy living room with a large Christmas tree, wooden furniture, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to New River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Sparta, NC
  • Place, Stone Mountain State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayson Highlands State Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, The Andy Griffith Museum
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Main level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the neighborhood

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rex Theater and Blue Ridge Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hutchinson Homestead and Traphill Historic District. Kayaking, water tubing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sparta, NC

What's nearby

  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 24 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 44 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre - 54 min drive - 75.5 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 59 min drive - 79.6 km

Getting around

  • Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pines Resturant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Pizzeria & Taphouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crave - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laconia Ale Works - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River on Nov 13, 2026 start from $295, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 Star River Front Retreat - Water Sports, Hiking, Campfires by the River located?

Situated in Sparta, this golf vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from New River and within 16 mi (25 km) of Stone Mountain State Park and New River State Park. Jefferson National Forest and Oak Hill Academy are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 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, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the location is perfect - it’s so serene and relaxing. We absolutely will be staying there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views of the river! Our pups loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros. Beautiful property on dead end gravel road. Outstanding views with river and grand trees. Generous porches. AC. Fireplace and fire pit. Beds made up for you. Cons. Not many. Better quality cushions for rockers and out door furniture would be nice. Chores to do on checkout. Overall. I would go again. A real treat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! The cushions are the ones that came with the patio furniture. Not sure we can find exact size replacements but we can be on the lookout. Chores to do on checkout are putting trash bags in the can outside, running the dishwasher, stripping beds and putting sheets and towels by the washer, adjusting thermostat and locking the doors. That’s standard for the rentals where we have stayed. This also helps our cleaners get their job done in a timely manner so that we can offer early check-in times to our guests when possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most beautiful property very warm and inviting! Decks both covered and not with outdoor furniture! River front with gorgeous views! Host is very responsive and the cottage was clean! There are no negatives just realize it is very steep terrain (you are in the mountains) and you do have to go up and down steep hills to get to the river and back to the cottage! Not a negative just something to keep in mind! There are quite a few public boat ramps if you need them. You could put a kayak in on the property with assistance. I give it a million stars! The locals are very kind and the owners have thought about anything and everything you may need! They are extremely helpful! It was a phenomenal stay! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2026
Thanks for your kind words, Patricia! We are so glad you had a great time and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain or shine … Great cabin

We enjoyed our stay 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was very peaceful with plenty of places to explore outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2020
Thanks, hrace. I love it people spend time outdoors. I hope you can return in the Summer its magical.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Retreat

Such a restful getaway for the weekend! Great location... will rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place fantastic very of the river.

Very clean, great communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super Nice Place

Deck with small stream under it, large windows, and clean place are awesome. There are few neighbors adjacent who were also very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our trip here!

This is a fabulous mountain house with great outdoor living areas and beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you. It was built for guests just like you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River house

Good location on the New river, really enjoyed our stay will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

This is a beautiful place. It was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family vacation

Everything was amazing and such a wonderful stay that we hope to return again someday. The owners were very helpful and all aspects of our visit from locating the cabin to leaving the cabin. We wish we had stayed longer.longer.sperhaps next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
So glad you and your family had a great time! Hope you can come back for a longer stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

We had a great time. The property was very, very nice. I would recommend this VRBO to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this Cabin!

This was our third visit to this cabin on the river. Always so peaceful and just a nice place to relax. Hosts are very welcoming and easy to communicate with. Enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

House was clean, beds were comfortable, couch could use some updating, outside area was FANTASTIC!! The views, the firepit, the deck, all super!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2021
Glad you enjoyed the property! We will check out the couch when we go up on the next few weeks. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We loved everything about our stay!! Our favorite was the porch with the babbling brook running underneath!! This was a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of life! Comfortable beds, beautiful views and wildlife!! We loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New River

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
So glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect River Cottage

The place had everything we needed for an ideal canoeing trip adventure. The Bridal Creek launch to the cottage is the most beautiful stretch of the New River. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Gorgeous property with outstanding views of the new river. Saw wildlife daily! The perfect cabin rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks so much. We wish we could but we can't take any credit for the beautiful New River, it's the oldest river in the Western Hemisphere and predates the Ice Age. The nice thing about being there in the Winter is that is indeed easier to see the wildlife... so glad they visited you. Happy New Year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

The property was listed as described. We felt right at home. The house was very clean. The river access is perfect. The porch with the creek running under is so relaxing. The gate on the porch is also a nice touch for pets. Host left details about getting to the property and check-in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cozy cabin!

We had a marvelous time at this cozy cabin on the River. The owners are super responsive, the views are spectacular, and the cabin is well stocked and very clean! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin! Come again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy river access

We had a great time! Well stocked house with everything you need for cooking. Great easy access to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Paradise

This is our 2nd time staying but the first time in the winter. It was a perfect getaway and the cold temperatures allowed us to build a fire and just relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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