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Retriever Beach - River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
West Jefferson, NC
  • Five Ridge Theatre
    9 min drive
  • Ashe Lake
    9 min drive
  • Elk Shoals
    17 min drive
  • North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)
    49 min drive

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About the area

West Jefferson

Located in West Jefferson, this chalet is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Ashe Lake and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. .This chalet is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Appalachian State University and 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from Appalachian Ski Mtn..

What's nearby

  • Ashe Lake - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Elk Shoals - 17 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mountain Aire Golf Club - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Jefferson Landing - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Barbecue - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retriever Beach - River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More!

Retriever Beach on the New River

• PRIVATE BEACH IN YOUR FRONT YARD!
• Picture an outdoor family haven with huge front porch and fun, flat RIVERFRONT yard
• Two gas fireplaces, Charcoal Grill, GAS FIRE PIT
• Main level master, WiFi, A/C, W/D, SATELLITE TVs
• OUTDOOR SHOWER (you are welcome)
• Mins to West Jefferson & the Blue Ridge Parkway.
• Dog Friendly- see policy below

You'll never want to leave. This home is a true haven, sitting directly on New River frontage, with a great river view from your private front porch. Watch the river flow or take a few steps and hop in! This beautiful home is spacious, accommodating, and fully outfitted with all the comforts of home.

While you enjoy the relaxing view from the deck, you can also keep an eye on the kids running around in the private, flat front yard. The river is shallow and slow-moving – enjoyable for all ages. There's plenty of outdoor furniture for all your friends and family, plus a charcoal grill for easy outdoor dining. Plan a picnic down at the water's edge, or end the day with marshmallows by the fire pit, with a billion stars above.

Once you tear yourself away from the scenery and come inside, you'll find a luxurious, well-appointed home environment, with large seating areas and comfortable furniture. The main level features an open floorplan, with a large living room, fireplace and TV. You'll love the huge modern kitchen with island, stainless appliances and everything you'll need for meals and entertainment. In addition, the main level includes a dining room, sitting room with fireplace, the master suite with its en suite updated bathroom, as well as another full bath, also equipped with a walk-in shower.

Upstairs find three more bedrooms and a full bath with a tub/shower combination. Two of the bedrooms have queen-sized beds and the third bedroom has a fun bunk bed – twin-sized on the upper level and full-sized below. The bunk room also includes full size futon, a TV and a DVD player – a perfect get-away for the kids.

This one has everything you're hoping for in a Blue Ridge vacation home!

Experience The High Country

Retriever Beach places you in a great location to discover all that the High Country has to offer in vacation enjoyment. Bring your fishing pole and good luck, since the New River is in your front yard. If you're looking for more invigorating water adventures, spend the day on a kayak, canoe or inner tube.

Retriever Beach is just a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and West Jefferson. Boone and Blowing Rock are a short, scenic 25 minute drive away. The ski resort at Sugar Mountain is only 40 minutes away. No matter what season it is, there are always a myriad of activities to enjoy, including hiking, horseback riding, volleyball and badminton during the warmer months, or sledding, snowboarding, skating – and of course skiing – all winter long.

The Blue Ridge Parkway offers numerous photo opportunities, hiking and bicycling trails and breathtaking long range vistas at the many scenic overlooks. Here, the journey's just as enjoyable as the destination, as gorgeous scenery awaits you at every turn. You'll understand how our mountains got their name!

In the quaint town of West Jefferson you have restaurants and terrific shopping, including antique stores and art galleries. There's even a movie theater. This is small-town Americana at its finest. Drive a little further to Boone or Blowing Rock, for an even wider assortment of dining, entertainment and shopping options. Tour the campus of Appalachian State University, or visit our craft breweries.

Or just kick back by the river and feel the stress of the city melt away…

Dogs Welcome! Must be well behaved, leash/crate trained, 2 years or older and 45lbs or less. $50 / per pet. 2 dog limit.

StayBlueRidge, located in downtown West Jefferson, offers over 80+ quality vacation rentals in West Jefferson, Boone and surrounding areas.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stay Blue Ridge

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Fireplace Private Setting WIFI Games More!
Riverfront With Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits Games More!

Retriever Beach - River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private property
Perfect house to accommodate our large family. Lots of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home in a stunning location!
We loved every minute at Retriever Beach near West Jefferson. The home is spacious, beautifully decorated and furnished. Each room was perfect! Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain wedding
Great house with plenty of parking and plenty of room to spread out in the house. We loved having the river view and doing a little trout fishing too!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends trip
It was a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Fountain Inn SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This is our second stay at this property. Love the location and views. Home is well stocked and clean... Love this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., St Pete Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying And loved every minute again. Great property and location
Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C., Timberlake US

Liked: Cleanliness
This place never disappoints
Second time staying and already booked for next trip. The house has everything you need. It rained the first 2 days but that was just fine and allowed us to talk and laugh,listen to it storm under the awesome covered porch. Property fks are a pleasure to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yanie F., Naples, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it!!
We absolutely loved the house!!! Had everything we needed and space for the kids to run! Our friends rented near by but our house was the house we had Christmas dinner at. Between both family there’s 6 kids and two dogs. They had so much fun skipping rocks in the river. The house was super clean. Every night we had a family of deer come by. If it wasn’t a 13 hour drive from home we would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dab61
This was our second time staying at this property we love it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We had a wonderful time, the property was amazing and easy to find. Close to down town. The only "problem" I had was working the outdoor gas fire pit and the fireplace inside, but that could have been user error. Even the pup had a great time. Would absolutely stay again and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
The cabin was very clean and well equipped. The kitchen had all the comforts of home. Enjoyed the back porch with the river view. We enjoyed the fire pit in the backyard for toasting hot dogs and marshmallows. Will definitely come back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C., Timberlake US

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is absolutely awesome 👌
Could not have asked for a more perfect house. Reviews did not do this place justice. Everything was set up perfectly. We are still talking about this place and our stay. The weather changed and turned cooler creating a wonderful pre fall vacation. You will want for nothing staying here. Thank you for the experience! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
River Front Property
Property is great. Lots of room for hanging out with family or friends. Perfect river front access.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
We had a wonderful stay with our two Labrador retrievers. There were lots of walking trails around the property. The dogs had plenty of space to run around in the yard, and easy access to the river for swimming…… they would give this vacation high ratings for sure! The area was absolutely beautiful, as well as the home itself. We spent a lot of time on the large deck overlooking the river. There is a gate to keep the dogs on the deck when needed. We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry W., Snow camp nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved
The perfect spot & the perfect house! 2nd time staying here & plan on getting again for next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
IN. LOVE. WITH. THIS. HOUSE.
It was hard to leave after an amazing week at Retriever Beach! The house was spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and the perfect size and layout for our group. The private “beach” is the best for sitting with chairs out in the rubber watching the world go by. We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Property was everything that was described. Clean and very private. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., St Pete Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great cabin in quiet neighborhood/area
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
What an amazing property! Celebrated milestone birthday with friends and family. This house was everything we imagined and more. Spent the days in the amazing yard enjoying the beautiful view of the river and fishing. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deedie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything I hoped it would be and more!
I've seen other reviews on this property that said the photos are great but the reality is even better...and that's so true! The main living area of the house is so spacious with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy time together or some private time. Our group was 5 adults and 1 child. We were there for 3 nights, the first week of April. The weather was perfect. We even put our feet in the water and my son and grandson fished. My grandson caught the only fish! This was our first getaway in almost 2 years due to the pandemic and it was perfect! You will not regret booking this house. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place and Location
I can see why it was so highly rated. It's in a great location, clean, as well as private. Its the kind of place we could return to again and stay even longer as very comfortable. Nice for larger groups as plenty of room to spread out and the back porch with river view is just wonderful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Praveen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with good amenities
The stay was good but many things are not working ..such as door knob in bathroom , gaspit in the porch not working, vents are very noisy etc..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Fountain Inn SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
House was very clean, and fully stocked. Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing GetAway
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The river access, firepits, huge porch, 2 fireplaces, Large kitchen and Den, nice bathrooms were some of our favorite amenities of this property. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Birthday Getaway
This property is gorgeous! The house was better than expected; it was super clean, plenty of room, but also cozy, and perfect for our family. We wish we could have stayed longer, but we will definitely be back. We were glad to arrive before we lost sunlight and the directions were spot on!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020