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Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br>

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Exterior
A cozy living area with a stone floor, a blue sofa, a wooden dining table, and a metal chair.
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Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Covington, VA
  • Place, Covington Farmers Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Falling Springs Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Alleghany Historical Society
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br>

Cottage on Jackson River sits on four acres bordering the river. Plenty of room for children and dogs to run and play. Great for fly fishing brown and rainbow trout. Kayaks and canoes as well as rubber floats are used often on the river. All are available for renters use . Three B/R's. Two baths. First B/R has a queen bed. Upstairs B/R has four twins thus sleeping four. A leather sleeper/sofa in front of the fireplace has a queen mattress and sleeps two. The third bedroom is the master bedroom and has a king bed , and a queen sleeper as well as it's separate bathroom. The laundry room is off the hallway in the master bedroom. A fire pit is nearby for late nite talks or roasting marsh mellows or hot dogs. Great for kids. Both bathrooms in cottage have shower . Kitchen modern with range, micro, refrig/ice maker, coffee maker and dish washer. Cottage is wifi with 55 inch TV in living room and 40 inch TV in upstairs B/R and 42 inch TV in master B/R. All three H/D high speed cable multi channel. Laundry room has washer dryer. Cottage has fireplace with propane and remote control. Screened porch overlooking the river has multiple seating and 6 chair dining glass table. Outdoor Blackstone grill beside screen porch. Two car garage is detached and houses canoes, kayaks and rubber white water raft. The raft hold 6-8 people and is self bailing of water. Canoes, kayaks, white water raft, floats, paddles, and life jackets are all available to guests. There is a variety of sizes of lifejackets including infant, child ,teenager and adult. Great for family floats on the river. Bottom line is the cottage and grounds are fishing group or family group friendly .Floating, canoeing and kayaking are all very popular .The cottage is located north of Covington, Va. and is close to two well known Resorts. The Homestead Resort, located about 20 miles north on The Sam Snead Highway(route # 220 north) has world famous golf courses and features hot springs and is located in Hot Springs. The Greenbriar Resort is 25 Miles west on I-64 West and also has world famous golf . Both resorts have horse back riding, falconry, guided fishing, boating,and hiking as well as tennis and golf. The Greenbriar also has a full Casino . Both Resorts have great shopping on the premisses or in the local area for the ladies to use while the guys fish. The cottage is good any season of the year and all seasons have their particular activities that are special to the time of year. The general area includes multiple ,hiking trails,rivers ,lakes, and State Parks. The Jackson River Trail is directly across the river from the cottage at about mile marker four. You can Google the trail and see the entire trail as it follows the river upstream towards the Gathright Dam. The trail is about 15 miles long has bathroom facilities at several places along the way. Also, Google the Gathright Dam, Douthat State Park and the Jackson River/Kings Grant Property for additonal areas of interest
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Three night minimum

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Property # 3661928
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this cottage is on the waterfront. Humpback Covered Bridge and Masonic Ampitheatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homestead Ski Area and Homestead Old Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Warm Springs Pools, or check out an event or a game at Tennis Center at The Greenbrier. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Covington, VA

What's nearby

  • Covington Farmers Market - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Falling Springs Waterfall - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Alleghany Historical Society - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Humpback Covered Bridge - 13 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Lake Moomaw - 23 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Clifton Forge Station - 21 min drive
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Double C Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cucci's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br> pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br>?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking
on 28 Sept 2026 start from £290, 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 at Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br>?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br>?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Camp, Jackson River; Fly fishing, Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking<br> located?

This family-friendly Covington cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from George Washington National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Covington Farmers Market and Alleghany Historical Society. Falling Springs Waterfall and Lake Moomaw are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We like the place so much we came back for a second spring break on the river. Kayaking, reading, ball games, board games, card games, camp fires, reading, just a great break from work and school.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire experience exceeded our expectations! Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brett j.

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

Great stay

We (2 adults 2 dogs) loved our stay. The house has a great layout and uses the space well. We had everything we needed and host offered some great suggestions for area hiking and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arika S.

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

Peaceful Spot on the River

Cozy location, beautiful scenery, and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George K.

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

Nice

Nice cozy and perfect location to enjoy the tiver
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HAROLD S.

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

Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location along the river where we could trout fish. The ammendities were great. Everyone was impressed we plan to use it again next year 18 to 21 June 2026.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Amazing spot very quite

Spectacular home very inviting clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Yearly fishing trip

The house was nice and in a great location. We loved the river behind the house. Plenty of room for parking. We will be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Awesome!

Beautiful spot; everything about it was/is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarice B.

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

Summer Vacation

Beautiful property!! We all enjoyed the stay so much! Everything we needed was right there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

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

Excellent location for fishing

We couldn't have found a better spot to use as base for our fishing trip. Great character and amenities. The host was very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Jackson River Family Camp

Exactly as described: beautiful, large, comfortable, and well appointed cabin, with kayaks and raft for guest use. We loved fishing the river during the day and having campfires at night. Owner was incredibly helpful during our entire stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Amazing

Tranquil and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rony D.

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

Amazing!’n

Great Host, great cabin, everything was perfect!! Will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Spring Break

Two parents and our four children and a family dog booked Spring Break in March. We had a great time experiencing the out doors from hiking to stand up paddle boarding on Lake Moomaw to kayaking down the Jackson River to reading on hammocks by the river and camp fires at night. Our host left excellent information on the area and was easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Midweek Getaway

This was an amazing cottage. My boys, our pups, and I enjoyed every minute of our stay. It was stocked with everything we needed for both fun and relaxation. We loved the bench swings, hammock, and the reading barn for relaxation, and there were plenty of kayaks and canoes to choose from for fun. The host was very helpful and available when/if needed. There was some bad weather on our first night, and he even called to check on us the next morning. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We enjoyed the river front, fishing, boating and making smores. The host provided everything we needed. Wished the middle bedroom was a bit larger but the sofa was comfortable, master bedroom was spacious, and the loft was perfect for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Awesome place!

We had come to the area for a summer camp reunion. Property was great. House very well equipped. Very clean and well maintained. Great access to the Jackson River! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for the nice comments in your review. We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Floating with our fur babies

This property is amazing!! The property offers floaty fun days by the creek. Our dogs enjoyed the property with easy water access. The cabin is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need for a stay. I highly recommend the property and the owners were very resourceful about the area and floating spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

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

3 Generations visit

This was our 2nd stay at the Jackson River house. It is the best place to forget the 95° heat. The grandkids loved the kayaks and the swings. Papa and Nana liked sitting in chairs with our feet in the river. We went to Lake Moomaw-very nice and quiet. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia & Anthony F.

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

Amazing home!

This house is small but HUGE! All the additional living spaces are amazing. The canoes were great! The river was so beautiful. The owners were very helpful and friendly. 0 of 10 all the way. 💗
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

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

Lovely peaceful location & kind owners

Mike has been great to work with. We rented his cabin for an extended stay. It’s easy to tell that the home is loved by his family. The accommodations are clean, spacious and comfortable. The scenery is beautiful. Would highly recommend for a VA getaway! Just several miles from the Homestead. Thanks for sharing your 2nd home with us!
Stayed 67 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Great mountain and river getaway

Beautiful rustic location on a mountain river. Everything provided for rafting, kayaking, or fishing—or just relaxing and enjoying the views. Perfect location for motorcycle riding the “Back Roads Discovery Route” with winding country roads and challenging Forest Service trails. Easy parking for our trailers. Fire pit to finish off the evenings with a campfire by the river. Great hosts with easy self check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t have been happier with this property. It had everything we wanted and more. The owners were a pleasure to speak with and responded every time I wrote them. We got to meet them and they were those special people that don’t come along everyday. If fishing is what you’re after it would be tough to find a better place. There are plenty of places along the river to launch and float back to the cabin. The bonfires in the evening were magical along side the river. There’s plenty of blankets, towels and a well stocked kitchen. There’s plenty of room to park and cooking on the blackstone outdoors made breakfast a real treat. There’s no doubt we’ll be back next year for another amazing vacation. A special Thank you to Mike and Teresa for allowing us to stay at such a beautiful place. See you next year. Ken
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie K.

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

Fishing trip

Place was perfect for our needs. Convenient to multiple places for trout fishing. Enjoyed the river access from the yard. Owner was really responsive and helpful!!! And we have never broken anything on any stays in the past. All in all I would recommend. Bring two vehicles so you can uses the utilize the available boats. Only thing that disappointed us was having to pay for damage insurance and putting a damage deposit. Owner tried to change but wasn't able to remove. Damage deposit was reimbursed quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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