A peaceful riverfront log cabin designed for the kinds of trips that bring people back together. Tucked along the Ararat River just 2.5 miles from downtown Mount Airy, Riverside Memories blends built-in adventure with the kind of comfort that lets everyone finally exhale. River mornings. Pool afternoons. Long dinners around the handcrafted river table. Hot tub after dark while the water moves in the background. The Adventure Tower keeps kids moving, adults laughing, and somehow gets everyone off their phones without trying very hard.

💫 The Highlights — Why Guests Love It

Riverside was built around shared experiences.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, gathering multiple generations together, or simply wanting a place where everyone genuinely enjoys themselves, Riverside was designed so people can spread out when they need to — and naturally come back together when they want to.

4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · sleeps 10 adults / 12 max with children
Main log cabin + separate guest cottage on 3 wooded acres

✓ Direct private riverfront access on the Ararat River
✓ Adventure Tower with bridges, swings, slides, climbing features, and lookout decks
✓ Seasonal pool (May 5–Sept 15) | unheated)
✓ Year-round hot tub overlooking the river
✓ Riverside fire pit with Adirondack seating
✓ Handcrafted 8-foot black walnut river table for meals and game nights
✓ Game room with arcade games, foosball, Wii, and board games
✓ Dedicated play room and reading nook for littles
✓ Disc golf course, yard games, and charcoal grill for easy family cookouts
✓ Separate guest cottage for added flexibility and privacy
✓ Pay-It-Forward pantry with spices, staples, and little extras guests appreciate
✓ Thoughtfully designed and personally managed by Beata

🏠 Inside

Riverside has a way of making togetherness feel easy.

Someone's cooking while someone else is halfway through a puzzle. Kids disappear toward the game room. Grandparents linger over coffee. The person who usually plans everything finally sits down for a minute.

Dinner stretches a little longer than expected. Conversations do too.

And somehow there always seems to be room for everyone to be together while still finding quiet spaces of their own.

🛏 Where You'll Sleep

The main living spaces — kitchen, dining area, living room, and all three main-house bedrooms — are all on the main level, making day-to-day living easy once you're inside the home.

Upstairs you'll find a cozy loft space designed primarily for younger guests, while the game room sits downstairs in the basement level.

Main Cabin

✓ King bedroom — main level
✓ King bedroom — main level
✓ Custom bunk room (Twin XL over Queen + Twin XL trundle) — main level
✓ Loft with two flexible folding twins — upstairs
✓ 3 full bathrooms

Guest Cottage

Just steps from the main cabin — close enough to feel connected, separate enough for a little quiet.

✓ King bedroom
✓ Queen sleeper sofa
✓ Kitchenette + full bathroom

🌲 Outside

The river is really the heartbeat of Riverside.

Kids skip stones. Adults stay in Adirondack chairs longer than they meant to. Summer afternoons drift toward the pool. Someone starts a game of cornhole. Kids disappear toward the Adventure Tower and somehow don't resurface for a while.

By evening, the fire gets lit, the hot tub gets claimed, and most people somehow end up back together again.

One helpful note as you picture the property: Riverside sits naturally along the landscape rather than being completely flat. The path down to the river follows the natural terrain and includes steeper sections without handrails.

Guests who love exploring, climbing around the river, and spending time outdoors tend to absolutely love it. Water shoes are a great idea — especially for little ones.

🅿️ Parking & Access

✓ Private driveway with parking for up to 6 vehicles
✓ Easy unloading for groceries, luggage, and gear
✓ After signing your rental agreement you'll receive access to our digital guest guide with check-in instructions, local recommendations, house details, and everything you'll need for an easy arrival

📍 Nearby

🛍 Downtown Mount Airy / Historic Main Street: 5–10 minutes
🍺 Restaurants, breweries & coffee shops: 5–10 minutes
🍷 Vineyards & wineries: 15–30 minutes
🥾 Pilot Mountain State Park: ~20 minutes
🌄 Blue Ridge Parkway (Fancy Gap entrance): ~30 minutes

Guests often plan to spend more time exploring and end up spending more time at Riverside than they expected.

The house has a way of doing that.

👋 Meet Beata

Hi — I'm Beata.

I designed Riverside for the person carrying the planning load.

The one quietly hoping everyone will be happy.

I wanted a place where grandparents could have slow mornings, kids could disappear into play, teenagers could find their own space, and the person carrying the planning load could finally put some of it down for a while.

I personally manage every reservation because hospitality matters deeply to me. Small things are automated for speed so nothing waits. Anything important comes directly from me.

Our Pay-It-Forward pantry works the same way this house does: take what you need, leave what you can.

Happy to have you.
— Beata

📋 House Rules & Things To Know

🕙 Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM (not a party house)
⚠️ River access follows a natural path with steeper sections and uneven terrain. There are no handrails. Guests with mobility limitations may find access challenging.
🐶 Up to 2 pre-approved dogs with refundable deposit
📶 Strong Wi-Fi throughout
🔥 Firewood not provided
🍔 Charcoal grill available (charcoal follows our Pay-It-Forward approach — use what's there, leave what you don't use, or grab a bag nearby if needed)
🏊 Pool open Seasonal pool (May 5–Sept 15) | unheated)
🧾 Rental agreement required within 24 hours
👤 Primary renter must be 25+
🚭 No smoking or vaping
📅 Maximum occupancy includes daytime visitors
🌊 Riverside feels peaceful and tucked away, but it is located within a residential setting. Neighboring guests may occasionally be visible along nearby sections of the river, though your river access path and river frontage are private to the property.

🧺 What's Already Here

🍳 Kitchen
Everything needed to cook and serve including cookware, bakeware, dishes, coffee makers (Keurig + drip), paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, and pantry basics.

🛁 Bathrooms
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toilet paper, hair dryers, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and plush extras.

🧺 Laundry & Family Extras
Washer/dryer, detergent, linens, pillows, extra blankets, iron, ironing board, Pack 'n Play, and high chair.

🎲 Entertainment & Tech
Board games, arcade games, Wii, Smart TVs, live TV, charging stations, and strong mesh Wi-Fi throughout.