Riverfront/Historic & Charming /Wrap Around Porch - 3BS6 - River House - Pulaski County

7.8

Good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Draper, VA

Draper Valley Golf Club14 min drive
New River Trail State Park26 min drive
Claytor Lake30 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Riverfront/Historic & Charming /Wrap Around Porch - 3BS6 - River House

The river has a way of calling us to it, of calling us back to ourselves and bringing us together. No matter where we're from, the river has a way of bringing us home again. The familiar sound of water cascading, the warmth of a campfire, and the way the grass feels on our skin brings back memories that never quite leave us. Certain memories bring us comfort and peace, others take us back to our childhood, some memories make us smile and laugh so that we forget what it was that was troubling us. The river, like a favorite memory, has the ability to transport us.

The River House is a historic homestead from the late 1800s with all the charm and coziness of home. This welcoming vacation getaway is the perfect place for families and friends to gather. The wrap around covered porch overlooks the river and is a much-loved spot for morning coffee and bird watching. Wake up to the sight of the sun coming up over the river, all of the bedrooms have excellent water views. The kitchen offers plenty of room for gathering around the table to share meals together or play board games. Tell campfire stories or roast marshmallows around the riverside fire pit. The large, grassy area by the river is a perfect place for kids to play, and guests can fish right from the bank.

The River House is full of character and good memories. It has sat beside these ancient waters for more than a century and is still here today waiting to welcome each of us home to the river.

25 Minutes to Claytor Lake State Park
25 Minutes to Foster Falls State Park
10 Minutes to Thee Draper Village/New River Trail Access
30 Minutes to Radford University
45 Minutes to Virginia Tech

Amenities:
- Smoke Free
- Covered Wrap Around Porch Overlooking River
- Fire Pit (in ground)
- Firewood Provided
- Gated Porch (great for pets!)
- Heat and Air
- Fishing
- Television/Satellite
- Waterfront
- Large Yard
- Blender
- Dishwasher
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Outdoor Furniture
- Washer/Dryer
- Pet Friendly (see note)

This property is pet-friendly! We love for you to bring your furry friend. To cover the cost of additional cleaning and wear on the home, we do charge $25/pet/night fee. This may not be available upon check out - please put in the notes if you plan on bringing your pet so that we can charge the card on file.

Want to make your stay even more special? Ask us about our "At Your Service" offerings for romantic packages, spa packages, meals upon arrival, and more! We are here to make your stay memorable.

Property manager

New River Retreat

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Draper

Located in Draper, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Draper Mercantile and Gibboney Rock House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Draper Valley Golf Club and West Wind Farm Vineyard and Winery. Fort Chiswell Animal Park and Galewinds Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

Draper, VA

What's nearby

Draper Valley Golf Club - 14 min drive
Fort Chiswell Animal Park - 25 min drive
New River Trail State Park - 26 min drive
Claytor Lake State Park - 29 min drive
Claytor Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

Dairy Queen - 17 min drive
I-81 Travel Plaza - 14 min drive
The Draper Mercantile And Trading Company - 13 min drive
Draper Mercantile - 13 min drive
Draper Blooms Tea Garden & Sipping Apothecary - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront/Historic & Charming /Wrap Around Porch - 3BS6 - River House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront/Historic & Charming /Wrap Around Porch - 3BS6 - River House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront/Historic & Charming /Wrap Around Porch - 3BS6 - River House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront/Historic & Charming /Wrap Around Porch - 3BS6 - River House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from New River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Draper Valley Golf Club and Jefferson National Forest. Draper Mercantile and New River Trail State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

7.8

Good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Chad N.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great river getaway

Great stay but rough start. We came in later at night and it was pitch black dark. Definitely recommend adding after dark motion lighting so you can park and see to get to the door and enter the code for access. After we got in the beds were not made and the linens were laying in the floor. We washed them and dried them and crashed. The rest of the stay was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

26 August 2021

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

100% What we wanted and needed!!

We had a family vacation and the house, location and outside activities were more than what we expected!! I was a little nervous from previous reviews about the beds, house and signal but you're not staying at the Ritz people!!! LOL!! The house was adorable, clean, homey and comfortable in EVERY way!!!! We always bring our own pillows but the beds were clean and super comfortable. So was the furniture and seating. The upstairs and porch were my absolute favorite things about this house!!! Not to mention the VIEW!!!😍😍😍 You are literally a skip away from swimming in the river which was so much fun and refreshing! We plopped our chairs in the river or a floating, poured a drink and watched the kids play in the water. It was literally the most relaxing and fun trip. It's true, you don't get a signal at all, unless you're outside and your phone will work!! Just not Facebook, but thats not why you're coming here folks. Slow down and enjoy each other ❤ Would absolutely come again. THANK YOU!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

amanda w.

25 April 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not worth staying. Did not even stay 24 hours when our reservation was for 2 nights

When we arrived, we noticed the house is in desperate need of home maintenance repairs. The gate by the driveway is missing, the roof soffit and trim is rotted, and the house needs to be painted and get some TLC. It looks very run down. I was under the impression that the house was right by the river and the fire pit. I did not realize it was so far away/ felt like a different property. There were dead roaches in the upstairs bedroom. My family and I had the pleasure of enjoying the stink bugs walking over the tv, walls, and floor. I get that we are in the mountains, but they really have an exterminator come every month. The master bathroom by the toilet smells like sewage. The master bedroom shower head needs to be changed and felt as if I was bathing at a campground. The sewage smell did not help the feeling. The shower head desperately needs to be cleaned or replaced. The water shoots out everywhere. There are absolutely no cleaning products to clean up a mess. I made eggs and bacon for breakfast and the only thing I had to clean off the kitchen counter was dish soap. I had to check every dish to make sure they were clean before I used them because I kept finding dirty dishes in the cupboard. There was a mouse running around the living room in the morning and went into the owner's closet. The house needs a full deep clean. The master has a weird, musty smell on the bed. We did bring our own bedding and after I made the bed with our bedding, my head started hurting once I laid down. The worst one was the dust/mold or something in the crawlspace or the duct work that made my daughter, husband, and I wake up with the absolute worst congestion. We were fine before we went to sleep (we stayed outside for a large portion of the evening) but in the morning, none of us could breathe through our noses. We went to Food Lion to get decongestant medicine, and before we were even halfway there, our sinuses cleared up. When we returned to the house about an hour later, we all were congested again within 30 minutes. After talking to my family, we all decided that we did not want to stay at the house another night and rather just drive the 5 hours home than deal with mainly the sinus issues/critters/smells. We are very disappointed in the house. I do have to say, the only bonus to the place was the fact the kitchen did have everything we needed and it was nice. That was the only good thing.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebecca M.

12 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what I expected

NO cell service and no internet. The house is on the corner of a busy road and a neighborhood. Pictures make is appear as if it is on a large piece of property. It’s not. Parking is just off the busy road. The mattress and pillows need updated The master bath showier is tiny Lighting need updated. Furniture is not comfortable. We did love the large porch.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Burnette E.

18 September 2020

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

Awesome river house!

Great little house with tons of character and a great view! We biked the New River Park Trail and kayaked the river. Went to Draper, Galax and Pulaski to shop and walk around. Highly recommend this area!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020