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On 'The New River Trail'

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A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and well-maintained landscaping.
A white colonial-style house with a front porch, a flag, and hydrangea bushes.
A covered porch with a white railing, a round table with a striped tablecloth, and a wicker basket with flowers.
A porch with a swing chair and a bench, surrounded by greenery and a tree.
A covered porch with wicker furniture and red and white cushions.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near New River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fries, VA
  • Place, Blue Ridge Music Center
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Mountain State Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, The Andy Griffith Museum
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

On 'The New River Trail'

This 1800 Sq. foot home is located in the historic mill town of Fries, VA. The beautiful New River flows by our small village on it's way up north. 'The New River Trail' follows the river from Fries to Pulaski for over fifty miles. It is a 'Rails to Trails' project for bikers, hikers and horses. There is very little incline or decent and you will find trestles, a tunnel, beautiful wild flowers, shoals and lots of cool shade in mostly secluded deep woodlands. The fishing is great along with canoeing, tubing and kayaking.

Blue Grass Music is plentiful with The Galax Fiddlers Convention and Fries Fiddlers Convention the second and third weeks in August.

The house is only 14 miles from the most visited National Park, 'The Blue Ridge Parkway' and the Blue Ridge Music Center.

For those of you with wonderlust there are lots of narrow dirt and paved roads with pastures, mountains, creeks and valleys to explore.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Property # 309361vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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. City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Blue Ridge Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Twin County Plaza and Mountainview Square. Travelling with kids? Consider Wayne Henderson's Workshop, or check out an event or a game at Hitachi Energy Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Fries, VA

What's nearby

  • Rex Theater - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 32 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 46 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Claytor Lake - 50 min drive - 69.5 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 54 min drive - 72.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz #601 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On 'The New River Trail' have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is On 'The New River Trail' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On 'The New River Trail'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On 'The New River Trail'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On 'The New River Trail'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On 'The New River Trail' located?

This family-friendly Fries holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of New River, Jefferson National Forest and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Twin County Plaza are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. When we walked in the front door we felt at home. The house was very clean and beds were very comfortable. The perfect place to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Daughter-Mother Weekend

My daughter and I reps bikes on the Nee River Trail and had a wonderful time. The house was in a convenient location and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Great place in Fries

Great place on a quiet street but close to everything. Very clean and decorated so nice. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
Thanks, Judy...We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The front porch of this home is just as inviting in-person as this picture implies... awesome home! We had 4 adults and each had our own comfy bed. Perfect! Terrific kitchen, comfortable dining room, living room & TV room. We loved being only minutes to the New River Trailhead. We appreciated this wonderful home has a washer & dryer. We also enjoyed the local Fries Steak House for dinner. Rachel & Richard are great hosts! They communicate well, are flexible, and provided everything we needed and then some. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Wow! Thanks for the great review!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ron P.

Great place to stay very pleasant.

We stayed here with another couple to go riding on the New River Trail. The place could not have been better. We loved it, the location is very quite and relaxing. The beds are very comfortable and the owner thought of everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks...Hope you can come again...We appreciate the good care you took of Nana's Place...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W.

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

Best rental ever!

Above all my expectations for cleanliness, location and amenities. All agreed this is a wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

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

Relaxing

Very clean and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
Thanks for staying with us...Hope you will come again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Nana’s House

The house was absolutely beautiful! We had such a wonderful time. The owners were available to answer my questions very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Thanks Anna...We appreciate you staying with us...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenora C.

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

Great spot to enjoy music and biking

We had a wonderful stay at Nanas place in Fries. The house is lovely and a great place to relax after a long day of riding. We also enjoyed the proximity to live music as we were able to experience the Thursday night Jam at the Theater in Fries and a wonderful concert at the Blue Ridge Music Center on the Parkway. Will definitely consider staying at Nanas Place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and are looking forward to your return...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANE P.

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

Wonderful vacation

The property was amazing. The house was just like we expected. Tim was raised in the neighborhood and we were very excited to stay there again. The house was well supplied and in excellent shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Old world comfort

Quaint, cozy and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn E.

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

Wonderful Getaway home

We sure did enjoy your lovely home this past weekend! and the lovely neighbors and their precious dog was icing on the cake. would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dail F.

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

Pleasant house

Very clean with excellent kitchen equipment. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2020
Thanks for taking great care of our home!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Williams O.

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

Thank you

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA H.

Ver welcoming,clean and quiet. The perfect home away from home.

This was our second stay. We feel so at home there. The neighbors are friendly. We so enjoyed the front porch. We shared several breakfasts on that porch and several dinners by candlelight. We want to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks Rhonda for taking such great care of Nana's Place...Hope you are back soon...Rachel & Richard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal L.

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

Relaxing

This was the perfect place to stay. The owners were so nice. The house is well appointed with everything you need! My 2 Sisters and I stayed here and we all had plenty of space. The neighborhood was quiet and it was so relaxing. We played cards, watched movies and just sit out on the porch and talked. What a great time we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

The house was quiet, clean and well maintained.

If you are looking for a quiet county getaway this rental is for you. We rented this home for three nights to ride the New River Trail. The home is close to the trail and the neighborhood is amazingly peaceful. The neighbors were friendly and the deck and front porch were are favorite place after dinner. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
Thanks Jack... Richard and I appreciate your kind words and we hope you will come back...Rachel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Enjoyed the Mountains and the River

The house was nicely decorated and furnished. It was quite roomy and has great yard with beautiful flowers--and of course a wonderful front porch. We ate most of our meals on the porch. It was great to be in the mountains, we also enjoyed canoeing on the river and hiking on the trail. Going to see a bluegrass concert at the Music venue on the Blue Ridge Parkway was quite a treat as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsy S.

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

Great location! Very nicely decorated. We parked behind the house via the alleyway.

Loved meeting Richard. He came to the rescue when we were cold. Rachel was great at responding to questions. Loved being abke to sit on front pirch this morning and enjoy our coffee. If you are in the area this is a great place to stay. We rode bikes on the New River Trail. Went and found the two tunnels. We had a great time for 67 to 73 year olds!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Great Place

This home was exactly as pictured! The neighborhood was quiet and close to the river. Our only problem, no cell service at best spotty. The owners provide a land line which made us more comfortable in case a family member would need us. We would definitely return to this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Beautiful and spacious home near New River Trail

This is a special home. Spacious, comfortable, well furnished, comprehensively equipped and very well presented, Rachel and Richard Hawks' 3 bedroom house in peaceful Fries makes a perfect home away from home from which to explore this interesting area close to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Easy access to the delightful New River Rail Trail is a bonus and highly recommended. Rachel is a great communicator and offered helpful hints to ensure our stay was a memorable one.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely review and for taking such great care of our home...We could hardly tell you had been there...
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Five years and going strong!

What started as a place to visit while attending the Hillsville Antique Festival, has become the more important of the two. Just as the name implies, this cozy cottage is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy friends and catch up with the friends we've made in Fires. Each year, as we round the bend and see Nana's, each of us has the feeling of coming home.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for the nice comments..We always look forward to your return!

About the host

Hosted by Rachel or Richard Hawks

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Why they chose this property

Never felt the need to venture far from the great and beautiful place I was born.

What makes this property unique

Go back in time here and get the feel for what small-town America was and is all about!

These websites will help you plan your stay with us:

friesva.com
twincountyevents.com
graysoncountyva.com

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