We were fortunate enough to spend our Thanksgiving in this adorable home. It was very comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, and I believe the fresh mountain air made thanksgiving taste just that much better! I’m very glad that we packed our groceries ahead of time as the closest store was a ways away. The trail is beautiful, the view is incredible! We were very pleased!

The house was very clean and spacious. It was a great getaway location for our family and we really enjoyed spending time on the deck and at the fire pit. Access to the trail behind the house was also a plus. We would love to visit again.

We will use it again

Beautiful and close to the river and bike trails.

Absolutely beautiful log home! It was the perfect accommodation for our family of 13. We had a family reunion at Claytor Lake. It was a bit of a drive (20-30 minutes), but that was not a problem.

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I liked the house - very open. I did not like the communication of getting to the house and being told over the phone that I could not enter the property until I signed an agreement. That should have been taken care of days before we arrived. Also, the downstairs smoke alarms went off because of low batteries.

Review was put in book at house. Great time

I stayed at this location with 12 of my friends and we had the best time. It was extremely cleaned, spacious and very well stocked. We also were able to bring 2 dogs with us and they had plenty of room outside to run around and enjoy the space. Would highly recommend to anyone with a larger party to stay at.

I stayed at this location with 12 of my friends and we had the best time. It was extremely cleaned, spacious and very well stocked. We also were able to bring 2 dogs with us and they had plenty of room outside to run around and enjoy the space. Would highly recommend to anyone with a larger party to stay at.

We stayed at this property with extended family to find and cut down our family Christmas tree. The house was very comfortable for all members of the family and provided amenities for all meals and relaxation. The game room was a hit for the kids and the fire pit was very well used. There could be a few more lights added since there are a few darker areas in the house. We did have one item of note which was a live bullet was found by the youngest member of the family. Not to thrilled about that find.

We had a wonderful time at the lodge. The 2 fridges were great b/c we hosted thanksgiving for the family. The extra table and chairs were a big plus as well. Kids loved the lower level game room. Cell service didn’t work for us in this location but we were able to use the internet for calling and streaming devices. The family dollar store is 10 min away and great for any last minute items.

We stayed at this property with extended family to find and cut down our family Christmas tree. The house was very comfortable for all members of the family and provided amenities for all meals and relaxation. The game room was a hit for the kids and the fire pit was very well used. There could be a few more lights added since there are a few darker areas in the house. We did have one item of note which was a live bullet was found by the youngest member of the family. Not to thrilled about that find.

We had a wonderful time at the lodge. The 2 fridges were great b/c we hosted thanksgiving for the family. The extra table and chairs were a big plus as well. Kids loved the lower level game room. Cell service didn’t work for us in this location but we were able to use the internet for calling and streaming devices. The family dollar store is 10 min away and great for any last minute items.

This home was clean, well decorated and had ample supplies. The kitchen had everything you'd need. Linens were nice. Views were calming and we saw many deer. We were 3 couples who selected this home because its right off The New River Trail (biking/walking rails to trails). The directions to the path and river access were helpful. The river is shallow and calm enough for kids to play in. We sat our folding chairs in the river in the hot afternoon, delightful. This home is 20-30min away from anywhere and roads wind around. Do not rely on cell service to find your way. Wifi worked pretty well throughout the house but better in rooms closer to the modem. We brought all of our supplies for meals with us. Was disappointed that there were not screens on the windows for the downstairs basement bedroom and dining room. Also, there was a short alert alarm when anyone entered/exited a door to the home (front door, deck and basement). I can understand the benefit with little kids in the home but it was really annoying that we didn't have the code to turn it off. I called and asked for it. Mgmt said they'd ask the owner for it but we never heard back. It was a beautiful home and I'd recommend it!

This home was clean, well decorated and had ample supplies. The kitchen had everything you'd need. Linens were nice. Views were calming and we saw many deer. We were 3 couples who selected this home because its right off The New River Trail (biking/walking rails to trails). The directions to the path and river access were helpful. The river is shallow and calm enough for kids to play in. We sat our folding chairs in the river in the hot afternoon, delightful. This home is 20-30min away from anywhere and roads wind around. Do not rely on cell service to find your way. Wifi worked pretty well throughout the house but better in rooms closer to the modem. We brought all of our supplies for meals with us. Was disappointed that there were not screens on the windows for the downstairs basement bedroom and dining room. Also, there was a short alert alarm when anyone entered/exited a door to the home (front door, deck and basement). I can understand the benefit with little kids in the home but it was really annoying that we didn't have the code to turn it off. I called and asked for it. Mgmt said they'd ask the owner for it but we never heard back. It was a beautiful home and I'd recommend it!

Let me start by saying, this property is beautiful, and we had a great time. Location is 25ish minutes from the nearest town, so make sure you prepare accordingly. Backing up with a hiking trail and the river was convenient. They are dog friendly, which is a plus. This place is quite big and would be perfect for larger families. There were nice touches when we arrived. They had a back of coffee available and a little smores kit with the basics. The property had plenty of bedding, pillow, blankets, ect..The check-in process was easy with the code box. Now, this is not meant to take away from the property, but i think it's important to offer some ways to improve. Would I go back to this property? Maybe....The cleaning really needs some re-training/improvement. There was old water inside the Keurig machine, so it had an old musty smell, so we stayed away from that. There were old food crumbs under the kitchen table that our dog was happy to point out. I understand this is a cabin, so I have no problems with bugs, but there were several dead hornets located around the house and there were a lot of cobwebs that could have easily been cleaned to make it look nice. The large window above the deck was really, dirty looking. Maybe it is just me, but cleanliness really elevates a property from just "Ok" to "I can't wait to go back." This is a small one, but there are a lot of light switches. Maybe some easy labels to know what switches people need to flip to The furniture, particularly the kitchen chairs, need to be replaced. The cushions had lost all support, so they were not comfortable to sit on. Some of the mattresses were older spring mattresses, so not a whole lot of support for those you need a more comfortable bed. The master suite downstairs had the most comfortable bed, so I’m glad there was one. One last thing that could be changed, the firewood location. We had good weather, but it had rained a few days before we had gotten here, and the firewood is out in the open. I grew up camping, so I’ve made many fires. There was no hope for that wood being left out the elements. The wood needs to be kept off the ground and covered when left outside, so it was nice they left us a little smores package, but it was a real bummer that we couldn’t sit outside to enjoy a fire. So, again, would I go back? For the price, I would personally go some place else. If they address these issues and make improvements, I would love to go back and update this review.

Let me start by saying, this property is beautiful, and we had a great time. Location is 25ish minutes from the nearest town, so make sure you prepare accordingly. Backing up with a hiking trail and the river was convenient. They are dog friendly, which is a plus. This place is quite big and would be perfect for larger families. There were nice touches when we arrived. They had a back of coffee available and a little smores kit with the basics. The property had plenty of bedding, pillow, blankets, ect..The check-in process was easy with the code box. Now, this is not meant to take away from the property, but i think it's important to offer some ways to improve. Would I go back to this property? Maybe....The cleaning really needs some re-training/improvement. There was old water inside the Keurig machine, so it had an old musty smell, so we stayed away from that. There were old food crumbs under the kitchen table that our dog was happy to point out. I understand this is a cabin, so I have no problems with bugs, but there were several dead hornets located around the house and there were a lot of cobwebs that could have easily been cleaned to make it look nice. The large window above the deck was really, dirty looking. Maybe it is just me, but cleanliness really elevates a property from just "Ok" to "I can't wait to go back." This is a small one, but there are a lot of light switches. Maybe some easy labels to know what switches people need to flip to The furniture, particularly the kitchen chairs, need to be replaced. The cushions had lost all support, so they were not comfortable to sit on. Some of the mattresses were older spring mattresses, so not a whole lot of support for those you need a more comfortable bed. The master suite downstairs had the most comfortable bed, so I’m glad there was one. One last thing that could be changed, the firewood location. We had good weather, but it had rained a few days before we had gotten here, and the firewood is out in the open. I grew up camping, so I’ve made many fires. There was no hope for that wood being left out the elements. The wood needs to be kept off the ground and covered when left outside, so it was nice they left us a little smores package, but it was a real bummer that we couldn’t sit outside to enjoy a fire. So, again, would I go back? For the price, I would personally go some place else. If they address these issues and make improvements, I would love to go back and update this review.

Excellent accommodations for large group. Wished there was one more full bath. Kitchen equipped very well! The unit check out is 1000 AM but it easntvrented for our check out date, they let us check out 2 hours later which enabled us to enjoy a bike ride and hike on checkout morning. Thank you for the accommodations!!

Excellent accommodations for large group. Wished there was one more full bath. Kitchen equipped very well! The unit check out is 1000 AM but it easntvrented for our check out date, they let us check out 2 hours later which enabled us to enjoy a bike ride and hike on checkout morning. Thank you for the accommodations!!

We are two families with little ones (under 2) and dogs who enjoyed a weekend away at the River Trail Lodge. Honestly, my only complaint is that our stay wasn't longer! The house is conveniently located just up the hill from a lovely rail trail, which was great for strollers. Only considerations for little ones were that we had to use furniture to blockade the stairs, which are very open, and it's an authentic log cabin, so walls, floors/ceilings, etc are very thin and noise easily heard between. Neither of these would be much of an issue for anyone without a toddler! But it was the perfect locale to meet up for a winter weekend -- it was cold (being January) but just perfect for enjoying the mountain views and clear sunny day on a nice walk! Would definitely recommend.

We are two families with little ones (under 2) and dogs who enjoyed a weekend away at the River Trail Lodge. Honestly, my only complaint is that our stay wasn't longer! The house is conveniently located just up the hill from a lovely rail trail, which was great for strollers. Only considerations for little ones were that we had to use furniture to blockade the stairs, which are very open, and it's an authentic log cabin, so walls, floors/ceilings, etc are very thin and noise easily heard between. Neither of these would be much of an issue for anyone without a toddler! But it was the perfect locale to meet up for a winter weekend -- it was cold (being January) but just perfect for enjoying the mountain views and clear sunny day on a nice walk! Would definitely recommend.

This is definitely a beautiful home however the cleaning and owner fees were far more than a nights rent which was surprising as I’ve booked thru vrbo for years and this is the first time that’s happened. Additionally my sister used the provided directions which were completely wrong. You don’t take Julia Simpkins Rd to the end btw.

We met some friends and their family for a weekend get away to catch up and just enjoy ourselves. The house was large, comfortable and clean. When we arrived it was a snowy day and luckily for us the roads had been cleared and we were able to reach the cabin with no problem. (it seems quite remote). We stayed in watched football and cooked our meals at the house. The kitchen was well equipped for all of our needs. The only issue we had was using WAZE to reach the property. It did not lead us to the correct house and we had a bit of confusion getting there. The other family used Google Maps and arrived with no issues. We loved the house and look forward to returning in the summer spring when we can take advantage of the nice outdoor spaces of the cabin.

We had a great time at this house. Our group biked into Draper and got lunch at the mercantile. We returned back at the house for smores and cocktails by the fire pit. The house is perfect for two families and we enjoyed getting away from it all.

This is definitely a beautiful home however the cleaning and owner fees were far more than a nights rent which was surprising as I’ve booked thru vrbo for years and this is the first time that’s happened. Additionally my sister used the provided directions which were completely wrong. You don’t take Julia Simpkins Rd to the end btw.

We met some friends and their family for a weekend get away to catch up and just enjoy ourselves. The house was large, comfortable and clean. When we arrived it was a snowy day and luckily for us the roads had been cleared and we were able to reach the cabin with no problem. (it seems quite remote). We stayed in watched football and cooked our meals at the house. The kitchen was well equipped for all of our needs. The only issue we had was using WAZE to reach the property. It did not lead us to the correct house and we had a bit of confusion getting there. The other family used Google Maps and arrived with no issues. We loved the house and look forward to returning in the summer spring when we can take advantage of the nice outdoor spaces of the cabin.

We had a great time at this house. Our group biked into Draper and got lunch at the mercantile. We returned back at the house for smores and cocktails by the fire pit. The house is perfect for two families and we enjoyed getting away from it all.

The cabin is beautiful, slept all of us just fine (11). The game room is great, lots of games for the kids to play. I loved the deep water tub. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could ever need, and very nice pans and bowls and glasses. First time we ever did a vacation rental that didn't have the worst utensils to cook with. We had a lovely time although all of us could not make it due to the COVID pandemic :( The only negative is that the big beautiful TVs other than the living room were not hooked up to anything to be watched. Other than that, we absolutely loved our stay. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.

We had a great time! The house is gorgeous!! Also very well stocked with pretty much everything we could have needed.

The cabin is beautiful, slept all of us just fine (11). The game room is great, lots of games for the kids to play. I loved the deep water tub. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could ever need, and very nice pans and bowls and glasses. First time we ever did a vacation rental that didn't have the worst utensils to cook with. We had a lovely time although all of us could not make it due to the COVID pandemic :( The only negative is that the big beautiful TVs other than the living room were not hooked up to anything to be watched. Other than that, we absolutely loved our stay. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.

We had a great time! The house is gorgeous!! Also very well stocked with pretty much everything we could have needed.