Above The River, West Jefferson NC Log Cabin • Wooded privacy & 5 minute walk to the river; • Huge deck, HOT TUB, gas fireplace, A/C, W/D, WiFi & gas grill; • Private picnic area and FIRE PIT directly on New River’s edge; • King master loft suite; • Family game room w/ Foosball & sleeper sofa; & • 15 mins to downtown W Jefferson & mins to the Parkway! Dog Friendly (see below Rules). Pet fee added AFTER booking. The River, the Woods, THE Perfect Family Vacation. All the right boxes checked! PET RULES: Dogs are Welcome if well-behaved, leash/crate trained, 2 years or older & 45 lbs or less. $50 PER DOG (MAX 2). ** NOTE: Pet Fee is added AFTER you reserve ** This is the get-away spot you’ve been dreaming of. Enjoy private, direct river access, just a 5 to 7 minute hike away from your lovely, three-level “cabin” in the woods. This spacious home offers great indoor and outdoor living, with amazing floor-to-ceiling windows, a towering cathedral ceiling and a wide wrap-around deck. Everything here is built for your comfort, from the king-size master suite in the loft to the separate family room on the bottom level. On the main level in between you’ll find an open-concept floorplan and fully-equipped kitchen – perfect for entertaining – as well as two more bedrooms. One of these bedrooms has a full-size bed and the other has two twins. These rooms share a full bath with a tub-shower combination. Downstairs in the family room kids can spread out and relax in their own space, which also offers a sleeper sofa and a bathroom, to accommodate additional guests. Although the home interior is inviting and loaded with amenities, you’ll probably spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoying the river and the woods, as you escape the heat of the city. The New River is wide, shallow and slow-moving – great for swimming, fishing, tubing, kayaking, hiking and picnicking. It's a 5 to 7 minute hike down to the New River. Please note that coming back to the house is going uphill for 5-7 minutes. You’ll also enjoy hanging out near home, communing with nature from the big deck. Fire up the grill and have a family cook-out! Or do some amazing star-gazing at night, from the hot tub. Afterwards, come inside and play games by the fireplace or watch a little TV. Location, Location, Location Above the River is conveniently located near Glendale Springs, in the heart of the High Country. From this home base you can easily explore a huge variety of attractions and outdoor recreation or you can stick around home and play on the river every day! The town of West Jefferson is only a 15-minute drive from your rental cabin. This is small-town Americana at its finest, with a wonderful combination of quaintness, culture, restaurants, and shopping options. Here you’ll find antique stores, art galleries, wine tasting and the famous Ashe Co. Cheese Factory. Their old-fashioned country store also offers delicacies like homemade fudge, ice cream, salsas and local jams. Explore our town, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Golf, hiking, movies, festivals, scenic drives! We have it all! Drive a little further to Boone or Blowing Rock, for an even wider assortment of dining, entertainment and shopping options. And remember that here in Blue Ridge Country, the journey is as satisfying as the destination, with gorgeous scenery at every turn. Don’t miss your photo, hiking or biking opportunities along the legendary Blue Ridge Parkway. In the winter enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing or ice skating at one of the many area resorts. Warmer months are also a perfect time for horseback riding, and fun family sightseeing adventures. Mine for gems, attend a craft festival, or ride the Tweetsie Railroad! Sloping Gravel Driveway – 4WD / AWD is recommended if you’re not accustomed to driving on gravel, mountain roads, especially during fall and winter. Additional parking is available at the top of the driveway, approx.. 50 yards downhill to the house and uphill back to the car. PET RULES: Dogs are Welcome if well-behaved, leash/crate trained, 2 years or older & 45 lbs or less. $50 PER DOG (MAX 2). ** NOTE: Pet Fee is added AFTER you reserve ** "ABOVE THE RIVER" is happily managed by "Stay Blue Ridge." We are located in downtown West Jefferson and operate 50+ High Country vacation rentals!