Perched above the Ararat River just 2.5 miles from Main Street, this completely rebuilt storybook A-frame feels wonderfully tucked away. Stargaze from the hot tub, make s'mores around the fire pit, challenge someone to "one more" game of ping pong, or let the kids disappear into the Lookout Fort. Soaring windows bring beautiful river views inside, while a private path leads down to the water. Fully fenced in and designed so everyone can play, relax, reconnect and enjoy their own vacation.
💫 The Highlights — Why Guests Love It
River Retreat makes it easy to spend time together without everyone having to do the same thing. Kids can play. Dogs can run. Adults can relax. And everyone still feels connected.
2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · sleeps up to 6 adults / 8 max with children
✓ Completely rebuilt A-frame overlooking the Ararat River
✓ Soaring two-story windows with beautiful river views
✓ Private river frontage with seating beside the water
✓ Year-round hot tub
✓ Fully fenced backyard
✓ The Lookout Fort — built for the young and young at heart
✓ Covered ping pong for rain-or-shine play
✓ Fire pit with Adirondack seating and café lights
✓ Outdoor dining and charcoal grill
✓ Oversized 10-foot kitchen island
✓ Private river access via steep 400' concrete path
✓ Pay-It-Forward pantry stocked with spices, staples, and extras
✓ Just 2.5 miles from Historic Main Street
🏠 Inside
Soaring A-frame windows anchor the open kitchen, dining, and living spaces, with plenty of room to gather without feeling crowded.
The oversized kitchen island tends to become command central — breakfast in the morning, games in the afternoon, and conversation long after dinner should have ended.
🛏 Where You'll Sleep
Primary Bedroom
✓ King bed
✓ Ensuite bathroom with custom tiled shower
Family Bedroom
✓ King bed
✓ 4 Twin XL bunk beds
✓ 2 desks / getting-ready stations
✓ 2 full bathrooms
✓ Fresh linens, pillows, and extra blankets
🌲 Outside
This is where River Retreat really earns its name.
✓ Fully fenced backyard
✓ Year-round hot tub
✓ Lookout Fort
✓ Covered ping pong
✓ Outdoor dining
✓ Charcoal grill
✓ Fire pit with café lights
✓ Private path to the river
Everyone can find their own favorite spot without disappearing from the group.
🅿️ Parking & Access
✓ Private driveway with parking for up to 6 vehicles
✓ Easy unloading for groceries, luggage, and gear
✓ Digital guest guide provided before arrival with check-in details, house information, and local recommendations
📍 Nearby
🛍 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: ~30 minutes
Guests consistently describe River Retreat as feeling away from everything while still being minutes from town — one of the property's recurring strengths.
👋 Meet Beata
Hi — I'm Beata. I personally manage River Retreat and every reservation. Small things are automated so you get answers quickly, but anything that needs judgment or a decision comes directly to me. You won't be handed off to someone who doesn't know the house or have the authority to help. Hospitality matters deeply to me, and I'm always accessible when you genuinely need me.
📋 House Rules & Things To Know
🕙 Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM
🐶 Up to 2 pre-approved dogs with refundable deposit
📶 Strong Wi-Fi throughout
🔥 Firewood not provided
🍔 Charcoal grill; charcoal follows our Pay-It-Forward approach
🧾 Rental agreement required within 24 hours
⚠️ Private river frontage is accessed by a 400' concrete path with steep sections
🚭 No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property
👤 Primary renter must be 25+
📅 Maximum occupancy includes daytime visitors
🌊 Neighboring guests may occasionally be visible along nearby sections of the river; your path and river frontage are private
🧺 What's Already Here
🍳 Kitchen: Cookware, bakeware, dishes, Keurig + drip coffee makers, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, and pantry basics
🛁 Bathrooms: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toilet paper, hair dryers, towels, and washcloths
🧺 Laundry & Family: Washer/dryer, detergent, linens, extra blankets, iron, Pack 'n Play, and high chair
🎲 Entertainment & Tech: Board games, Smart TVs, charging stations, streaming access, and strong Wi-Fi
