Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride! - Surry County

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 83200 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Dobson, NC

Shelton Vineyards
‪21 min drive‬
Round Peak Vineyard
‪26 min drive‬
The Andy Griffith Museum
‪34 min drive‬
North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Crib

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!

Please Inquire before sending a Booking Request to discuss if there are conflicting dates/interests

Mitchell River House, situated on over 400 acres of private land, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, is an ideal destination for fly fishermen, a tranquil haven for family vacations and provides a picturesque setting for family reunions and dream outdoor weddings. Mitchell River (right outside your front door) is stocked by the State and provides great fishing opportunities.

Our family’s farm was selected by 20th Century Fox to be featured in the Nicholas Sparks' movie, The Longest Ride, for it’s natural beauty and stunning views. (Select the video link on this page to see an aerial shot of the property in the movie trailer) Our home is in the heart of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley Wine Region, off the beaten path but quickly accessible from interstate 77.

Our barn was renovated by the movie crew (as Scott Eastwood’s house), has a 16 foot deck and overlooks the Mitchell River. It is the perfect setting for a private party or event!

Experience outstanding wine tours and tastings, kayaks, hiking, fly fishing.

Property manager

Laina Olinger

Languages

English

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Fire Pit by the river with plenty of seating, all wood supplied

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Extra fees apply if house rules are not honored

Events

Events allowed

Special rates apply for weddings/Special Events

Pets

No pets allowed

No exceptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No exceptions.

Our house is not Toddler proof! Our home is not handicap accessible!

NO PETS of any kind!

Please Inquire before sending a Booking Request to discuss if there are conflicting dates/interests! Maximum 8 guests on Property.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Special rates apply for weddings/Special Events

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dobson

Located in Dobson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Arena and Blue Ridge Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Traphill Historic District and Hutchinson Homestead. Travelling with kids? Consider Dobson Square Park and Dobson Splash Pad. 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.

Dobson, NC

What's nearby

Shelton Vineyards - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
Round Peak Vineyard - 26 min drive - 22.4 km
The Andy Griffith Museum - 34 min drive - 36.0 km
Olde Beau Golf and Country Club - 36 min drive - 29.7 km
Stone Mountain State Park - 40 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
‪Harvest Grill - ‬21 min drive
‪Coach's Neighborhood Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Surry Diner - ‬15 min drive
‪Beulah Ruritan Club - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride!?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Mitchell River House - as seen in the Nicholas Sparks movie The Longest Ride! located?

This family-friendly Dobson holiday home is located on a river, 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Mitchell River Gameland, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dobson Square Park and Dobson Splash Pad. Camp Raven Knob and Lake Watson are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

patti g.

25 Sept, 2024

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

Magical

Wonderful stay celebrating GF birthdays. Magical getaway so much to do and the location is gorgeous. Highly recommend for all ages. The barn was an extra benefit

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margo B.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Amazing Stay

From the moment we arrived, this farmhouse completely stole our hearts. The charm and character of the home are absolutely unmatched — every room feels like it’s straight out of a storybook. Knowing it was the filming location for The Longest Ride made it even more special; you can truly feel the history and romance woven into every corner.The decor was perfectly curated, with a balance of vintage touches and cozy comforts that made us feel instantly at home. Every detail, from the beautiful hardwood floors to the thoughtfully placed antiques, added to the overall experience. It’s clear the owners put so much care into preserving the authenticity of the home while offering all the modern amenities you could need.The setting is peaceful and breathtaking, making it the perfect getaway. We spent mornings with coffee on the porch, taking in the views, and evenings gathered around the cozy living room, feeling like we were part of a movie ourselves.This farmhouse is truly a hidden gem, and staying here was an experience we’ll never forget. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

24 Sept, 2023

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Mayberry days trip

Perfect vacation ever

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

16 Apr, 2024

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Family Fishing

This property was clean and well stocked, communication was great, and our family had a great week of fishing and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

27 Sept, 2024

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

God's County

Beautiful old home and farm. It rained a bit, so we could not fully enjoy our stay, but the tour of the property was great. We will be back.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

8 May, 2023

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Amazing girls weekend

Everything was perfect. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

20 Apr, 2023

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

Fishermen's Paradise

The property is beautiful, the house and accomodations are great, and the host is wonderful. This is a fishermen's paradise!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori l.

2 Oct, 2023

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Birthday Stay

Wonderful birthday weekend with family. It could not have been more perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

4 Dec, 2019

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Perfect place for family Thanksgiving!

We loved the house and property so much everything we needed and more it is a very special place to stay! Laina was wonderful to work with and made everything so easy from beginning to end. We all want to come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

3 Aug, 2023

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Awesome

Beautiful setting away from everything. Very relaxing. Places to visit for the day not too far from the property. I would love to go there again...

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Dec, 2023

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Serenity

Very nice property. Well appointed. Peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

10 Apr, 2023

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Perfect country getaway

Gorgeous historic farmhouse with amazing fishing pond and river. Couldn’t ask for a more peaceful, picturesque setting that was not far from a major Highway. Owner is very responsive and communicative. Would definitely visit again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty R., South Carolina

1 Aug, 2017

Great country home experience!!!

This home looks like a picture postcard in person. Great weekend away from it all with friends. The home was immaculate, well decorated and very comfortable. We will definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Winston-Salem, United States

7 Jan, 2024

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Perfect house for the entire family

We were able to reserve the River house for our family's Christmas gathering and it was perfect! Our home is being renovated due to water damage so we needed a place for our children and grandchildren to gather for Christmas. There was plenty of space for us and the kitchen was fabulous for cooking our Christmas meal. It was very clean and comfortable. I'm pretty sure it will be a Christmas we will always remember. The setting is amazing and at night when you're sitting by the fire pit the only noise is the river flowing over the rocks. Great place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the land!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S., Winston-Salem, NC

10 Jul, 2022

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Even better than the VRBO listing!

We had high expectations based on the photos and reviews, but the Mitchell arrived House still exceeded our expectations. Very well-appointed home, comfortable and tastefully. Stunning property. We spent most of our time on-site due to rainy weather, but we’re close to the vineyards. 30 minutes to Elkin if you want to dine out, go to a brewery, or hear live music. We did not want to leave and hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

19 Mar, 2023

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Perfect Getaway!

Our only regret was not being able to stay longer! Our friend was in a near by town and was able to join us, there was plenty of room. My favorite part is the property is not listed in the description at all — huge windows!!! There are huge windows overlooking the river/yard/porch! I sat by different windows to read throughout the weekend. Communication was wonderful and the house was fully stocked with everything we needed. We’re booking again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Molly M., Charlotte

25 Jul, 2017

Beautiful Home & Property!

A group of girlfriends and I stayed at the Mitchell River House for a weekend away and it did not disappoint! The house and the property were beautiful and in great condition. Our stay was perfect and the property owner Laina was so helpful answering our calls/texts with any questions we had. The surrounding area is really great as well - there is river tubing, a quaint downtown area in Elkin and countless vineyards. We event did a vineyard tour with a shuttle around to 4 different vineyards which I highly recommend as well. Even with all of the charms of the surrounding area I would have been just as happy to stay on the Mitchell River House property as there are lots of little nooks to explore and an amazing front porch to sit on with a book in hand :) I will definitely be back to visit this home again! Thank you Laina for your hospitality and for sharing this gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

9 Sept, 2021

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I Hope We’ll Be Back

I worked with Laina to rent this property to host a post-wedding farewell brunch, as the wedding was in nearby Mt. Airy. Once we arrived, our immediate reaction was “wow” look how beautiful. The family has left no stone unturned in the details. Six of stayed at the house, but we had use of the “event barn” the next morning to host brunch. We used the large back porch off of the kitchen to serve (they had plenty of tables), and guests made they way to the barn to eat and have a few mimosas. The kids enjoyed the river and once everybody departed we got the highlight of our trip—-the Longhorns!!!! OMG! Coolest thing ever! We finished our evening with a nice fire under the starry sky around the fire pit. Our one regret? We couldn’t stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele F.

25 May, 2023

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A wonderful place

Once you turn onto the road leading to the property, passing the Mitchell River on the right and the open fields on the left, you know you are in a different world. Then you cross the little bridge over the rushing river, you are in a different universe. Open spaces, a huge meadow with longhorns, the red and white barn with its rose bushes and the main house with the inviting porch mean you can let go of your "normal" life. The house dates back to the 19th century, and has been renovated to meet modern conveniences while still reflecting the history. Comfortable beds, two big sitting rooms, a beautiful kitchen with eat-in dining and of course, the porch. Then there is the barn with its upstairs space for "hanging out" indoors, or on a huge balcony overlooking yet another long vista. And the quiet..... Everyone is ready to return to recharge our batteries. Thank you, Laina, for anticipating all your guests' needs.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty S.

27 Nov, 2022

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Absolutely Gorgeous

What an amazing location for our family’s Thanksgiving celebration. Everything was top notch. No detail was ignored. If you ever have a chance to stay at the Mitchell River House….DO IT!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

17 Nov, 2022

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Trout fisherman’s dream

We have stayed at this property many many times over the years. We absolutely love it. It is the perfect little escape. My husband loves to trout fish and love spending the day on the river just a short walk from the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M.

8 Oct, 2022

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Wonderful escape

We were only at this lovely home for 2 nights, and I wish we'd had more time to enjoy it. It would have been the perfect place to curl up with a good book or a movie if the weather hadn't been so gorgeous, but instead we enjoyed fishing on the nearby rivers. The house was perfectly situated to fish for a bit, come home for a good lunch & then head back out for more fishing. There were only 4 of us this weekend, but there was plenty of space to spread out, and we would have been quite happy there as a much larger group. The kitchen was well-equipped to cook for our crew. The beds were really comfortable, and the rooms were dark and cozy. If we hadn't been so excited about the fishing, we would easily have slept much later. We're looking forward to coming back so that we can have time to enjoy the view from the front porch, spend some time at the fire pit, and hang out with Arlo & Spot, the dog-like Longhorns, again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

18 Jul, 2022

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Phenomenal location and accomodations

We absolutely loved our stay here! You could hear the river from the rockers on the front porch and the longhorns were beautiful to watch. The entire property was peaceful and beautiful. The house had more than enough room for the 7 of us and the beds were very comfortable! We visited a couple wineries in the area and then relaxed by the fire pit with s'mores. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

12 Jun, 2022

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Wonderful experience!

We stayed at the Mitchell River House while in town for a family wedding weekend. The house was exceptionally clean and there was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and one toddler. Not only is the house gorgeous, but it is also very comfortable. Located in a quiet/rural setting, the property has a firepit (with a wood pile), an inviting front porch, a pasture with longhorn cattle, and a river all adjacent to it. We all agreed that we would love to return in the fall when the leaves turn - we wanted more time to explore local attractions and time to enjoy the property's amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

20 Oct, 2021

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Wonderful place

We have been to Mitchell River house many times over the past 10 years. This place is magical

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laina Olinger

Why they chose this property

This is one of several properties our family has owned in the Yadkin Valley for generations. It's beauty and tranquil setting is unsurpassed.

What makes this property unique

Our home sits on 400 acres with a private road to the property. We take pride in ensuring the essentials you would need to feel completely relaxes and at home are all in order,