Title: Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs! Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs! ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89613000/89612964/33ac0437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89613000/89612964/31561a18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89613000/89612964/1a60fde0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89613000/89612964/6cc143b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89620000/89613000/89612964/a6534d19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies River Song Retreat, in the heart of Northern Ashe County, offers a serene getaway with spacious wrap-around decks overlooking Helton Creek. Enjoy private and peaceful surroundings while indulging in great trout fishing or relaxing by the NEW hot tub. With plenty of TVs and separate entertainment areas for your whole group to unwind. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs! Reconnect with nature at River Song Retreat, a log cabin tucked into the bend of Helton Creek, an Ashe County favorite for trout fishing. Bring Fido (up to two 45lb pups welcome)! Soak in the hot tub, rally in a game of ping pong, and watch the creek roll by from the wraparound deck. It's a fisherman's dream. \-------------------------------------------- Indoor Spaces \- Sleeping arrangements: Sleeps 10\. Primary bedroom with queen-size bed and en suite bathroom (main level), second bedroom with four twin beds – two single level, one bunk bed (upper level), third bedroom with queen-size bed and en suite bathroom (lower level), and a full-size sleeper sofa (upper level). \- Main level: With a sky-high ceiling and a fireplace that begs for stories, the great room is the heart of this home. Sip something good at the kitchen bar, sneak out to the deck from the main bedroom, or curl up and watch a good film together. \- Upper level: Upstairs is the kids' domain, or adults who are still kids at heart. A separate entertainment area and TV connect to the bunk bed base camp. Spread out on the sprawling catwalk over the great room and open loft. \- Lower level: The lower level is a world of its own. Below is an entire apartment with its own kitchen, bedroom, dining, living, and entertainment areas. You also have exterior access to the lower level (anyone up for some night fishing?). \- River Song Retreat comes with WiFi, AC, and streaming services. \- All Stay Blue Ridge vacation rentals include a complimentary starter pack with soaps, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, a roll of paper towels in the kitchen, dishwasher pods, and trash bags. \-------------------------------------------- Outdoor Spaces \- Ready to fish? River Song is steps away from Helton Creek, the trout fishing hub. \- Get active in the expansive flat yard running along the water's edge (don't forget to bring your favorite outdoor games, kites, soccer balls, etc.) \- Chill out and stargaze in the outdoor seating around a fire pit found in the yard. \- Watch for woodland creatures from the wraparound deck. \- Soak and decompress in the hot tub below the deck (access from lower level). \-------------------------------------------- Local Surroundings \- Your pick of adventures awaits. River Song Retreat is within a 25-minute drive of most of Ashe County's popular areas. You'll be situated just north of Crumpler and Shatley Springs, a few short miles from the New River. To the west, Lansing and its quaint, small-town delights. Further south is downtown West Jefferson itself, the heart of Ashe County's culture and home to restaurants, breweries, antiques, art galleries, and even a cheese factory. \- Less than 15 minutes from the cabin is the River House Inn & Restaurant, an unforgettable dining experience tucked away in the more rural part of the county. Beloved by locals, River House offers true fine dining and a full-service bar. \- While you're within 25 minutes of downtown hubbub, you're also within arm's reach of so many exciting excursions. Head to Burnt Hill Stables for horseback riding, or mosey on over to Phipps General Store on a Friday night to hear the “pickin” – local musicians jammin' together just for the sake of the music. \- If it's warm and sunny, head out on the river with one of the many local canoe outfitters, or drive 30 minutes to explore Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia (look out for the miniature ponies!). \-------------------------------------------- Important Notes \- Pet Policy: Dogs welcome! Up to two 45lb dogs may stay. Must be two years or older and leash- and crate-trained. $100 per pet, nonrefundable. \- Access: Warning, gravel road ahead. We do not recommend low-profile vehicles. 4WD is not necessary unless inclement weather awaits. If you're visiting in the winter, we definitely recommend 4WD or AWD. \- Security Disclaimers: We watch out for wildlife, too. External cameras keep an eye out over outside spaces like the driveway and entry for your safety. \-------------------------------------------- Why Stay Blue Ridge? Looking for your perfect mountain getaway? You're in the right place. At Stay Blue Ridge, we've hand-picked 80+ vacation rentals across West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, and the surrounding High Country. Each one is chosen for its charm, comfort, and “yep, this is the one” vibe. We're locals who live and breathe these Blue Ridge views, so we know all the best spots, hidden hikes, jaw-dropping overlooks, and local restaurants that will leave your mouth watering. We curate our rental experiences with a focus on personality, quality, and a little mountain magic. Book with Stay Blue Ridge, and you'll gain more than just a clean place to stay (though, yes, we're obsessive about that, too). You'll get a team that's committed to making your trip unforgettable, from your first click to your final checkout. Fair warning: you might start planning your next trip before this one's even over. We can't wait to host you. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - 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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 575141 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.52412,-81.41644&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yn%7D%7DEvs%7CoN%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40S%40QBSBQBSBQBQBSDQDQBQDSDODQFQDQDQFOFQFQFOFQFMFQHOFOHMHOHMHOHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKLKJIJKLKJILIJILILILGLILILGLGNGLGLELENELGNELENCLCNENCLCNCNALCNANANAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNBNDLDNFLDLDLDLFNFLHLDLHLHLFLHLHJHLHJHLJJJJHLJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLJLHLHLHLHNHNHLHNHLFNHNFPFLFPFNFPFPFNDPDPFPDPDNDRBPDPDPBRBPBPBRBPBR%40PBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRARARAPARARAPCRAPCRCPCRCPCRCPEREPCPEPENERGPENEPGPGNGPGPGNGNGNINGNINILININILINILILKJKLILKLKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJKFMJMFMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMDMFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOGMEMIMIMGMIMGMKKGMKKIMIKKKKMKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIKKMIMIOIMIOIOIMIOGOIOGOGOGOGQGQGOGQEQEOGQESEOEQCQEQESCQCSCQCSCQCSAQASCQASASAQASAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HYBdTlONzI72FTYe5JAL8z5wD_Q=) Grassy Creek, NC #### What's nearby - New River \- 6 min drive \- 6.3 km - New River State Park \- 11 min drive \- 13.4 km - Landmark Farm Alpacas \- 11 min drive \- 6.7 km - Oak Hill Academy \- 11 min drive \- 17.5 km - Ash County Park \- 11 min drive \- 16.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Liar's Bench - ‬15 min drive - ‪River House Inn & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pie on the mountain - ‬14 min drive - ‪Northwest Food Service - ‬14 min drive - ‪Sparky's Coffeehouse - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs!? ### What time is check-out at Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs!? ### Where is Fish, Soak, Play | River Song Retreat | Bring the Dogs! located? ## Have a question? 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