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On 'The New River Trail'

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A living room with a sofa, a table with a fruit bowl, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a fruit bowl.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace with a brick wall.
A covered porch with wicker furniture and red and white cushions.
A white colonial-style house with a front porch, a flag, and hydrangea bushes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Nestled along the river, this vacation home features mountain views and accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 bicycle, a pool, and outdoor spaces like a porch, patio, and deck. Families can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and birdwatching, with attractions like New River and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course nearby.

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.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • 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, Rex Theater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Music Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, The Andy Griffith Museum
    ‪50 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
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Crooked Creek Fish Management Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Fort Chiswell Animal Park, 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 cycling.
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Fries, VA

What's nearby

  • Rex Theater - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 42 min drive - 59.2 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 50 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Claytor Lake - 50 min drive - 69.5 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. City of Galax Municipal Golf Course and Rex Theater 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. 122 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and pleasant and we especially loved sitting on the shady front porch playing music and meeting friendly neighbors who stopped in. The kitchen was very well supplied for cooking and nice big fridge. The AC worked great downstairs and upstairs, which was wonderful! Thanks so much for our week in the charming cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at "Nana's House" and it was as nice as our first one a couple of years ago. The house is spotlessly clean, the hosts make it easy to check in and out and it is a very comfortable place to stay. It's in a nice, friendly neighborhood and has easy access to the New River State Park trail for biking or walking. If you are here on a Thursday night in the summer; head on up to the historic Fries Theatre downtown for an evening of old time music including a chance to win a cake at the cake walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old world comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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