Cozy Fries Escape w/ Mountain & River Views!

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view to the living room.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a small front yard.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted above it, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wooden desk. There is a ceiling fan, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to New River

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fries, VA
  • Place, Rex Theater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Music Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Mountain State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Fries

Fries is home to this holiday home. 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 nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Fries, VA

What's nearby

  • Rex Theater - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Country Club - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 27 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 42 min drive - 59.6 km
  • The Andy Griffith Museum - 50 min drive - 72.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz #601 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Fries Escape w/ Mountain & River Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Fries Escape w/ Mountain & River Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Fries Escape w/ Mountain & River Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Fries Escape w/ Mountain & River Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Fries Escape w/ Mountain & River Views! located?

This family-friendly Fries holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of New River and Jefferson National Forest. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and City of Galax Municipal Golf Course 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. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt and Ginny are great hosts wonderful place 3rd time my folks have stayed here for their visit with me.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Bob, for your kind words! We’re always happy to host your parents’ visits. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay! We’ll be happy to host your next visit to Fries!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only had a short stay for two nights. The house is adorable. It was clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable, and the linens were soft. The kitchen is stocked nicely with pretty stoneware dishes. We stayed there, so we would be close to the trail system. That was very convenient. The view from the front porch is very nice. We had a great stay. The owners were very communicative with instructions, and that made the process of getting in and out very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found The Otter comfortable and convenient! Thanks for your kind words about the ease of checking in and out. The Otter is our one and only vacation rental and we do our best to treat guests like family in our home away from home. We look forward to hosting your next visit to Fries!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an extremely well kept and comfortable house. The surrounding neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, and since I was there primarily for a fishing trip to New River, the location could not have been better. The only glitch was that we had an initial problem establishing an internet connection, I texted back and forth with Matt, and this was solved in about 10 minutes.Altogether it was a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Occasional Otter! We'll be happy to host your next New River fishing trip! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Enjoyed the town, the house and the trail. Hope to come back soon!
Fries junction
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay, Stephanie! We’ll look forward to hosting your next visit to Fries!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We have stayed here several times and have always enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We had an awesome weekend in the quiet mountain town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked our stay at Occasional Otter

House was clean and well appointed. Location was great for access to the New River Trail. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
From the owner: "We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Occasional Otter! We’ll look forward to hosting you again on your next visit!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

We have stayed here twice in the last month. Cute,cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and the host is exemplary in his communication. The home is historic and has a warm comforting feel with a front porch that had amazing views and beautiful sunsets. Everything was clearly outlined and accessible within the home. And we enjoyed our peaceful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2026
We’re very glad that you enjoyed your stay, Mary! We’ll be happy to host your next visit to Fries. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. We logged over 90 miles on the New River Bike Trail. The house was a perfect location for our adventures. The house is extremely organized. It is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. It has the best washer and dryer I have ever used. It reminded me of my Grandma's house back in the day. The renovations are amazing. Thanks for sharing this home!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
Teresa, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Occasional Otter! We’ll look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was lovely. Loved the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Charming place with many thoughtful additions. Beautiful weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fries is awesome!

The renovation is very impressive, and the town is beyond charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Location unsatisfactory.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, Kathy. We want every guest to have a wonderful experience, and we are glad that our communication with you at check-in and check-out was positive. We are sorry now to learn that the location did not meet your expectations. We encourage future guests to review our location map and listing details prior to booking to ensure The Occasional Otter is a good match for your vacation plans. We wish you all the best in your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Cute house and a convient location. Beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the Otter

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2025
Thank you, Brenda! We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall leaf trip

Stayed in June/July 2024 immediately booked for a fall trip. Cute little house, great views, and very responsive property managers. Highly recommend and hopefully will enjoy staying again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice stay. This rental place is very clean. Everything is well maintained. It is also easy to communicate with owner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace on the River

The house is just perfect. The view from the front porch was wonderful. The house had everything you could possibly want. Our host was very helpful. We canwait to stay here aga.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at The Occasional Otter, and look forward to hosting you again!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Place!

What a wonderful place. We sat on the front porch in the afternoon and could here the new river dam. The kitchen was very well outfitted with all the utensils we needed and the place was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and great communication. We would definitely come back. We were in Fries dir the fiddlers convention.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay, and will be happy to host your next visit to Fries!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Making memories

The relaxation on the front porch and listening to the water was amazing. We were blessed to see a beautiful rainbow. The home had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!

The view is awesome!! Also the home was very clean, Well Equipped for everything you needed, And the bed was very comfortable. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Otterly beautiful

Rented for my 78 and 76 parents and they loved it. Mom enjoyed sipping coffee on the porch listening to the river below and seeing the dam and water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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