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Most trips qualify for free 48 hour cancellation. Add dates for more information.
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Situated on a hillside overlooking the New River in Grayson County lies this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental home! Spend your mornings enjoying a delicious homemade breakfast with your loved ones as the sun rises. Then, head out for a fun-filled afternoon hike along the New River Trail. Return home to cozy up by the fireplace and watch movies on the Smart TV or compete in board games. End the night early, getting plenty of rest for your morning fishing trip. The adventure awaits!
ATTRACTIONS: Fries Community Center Theater (1 mile), Fries River Park (1 mile), Old Cranks Museum (8 miles), Felts Park (8 miles), High Country Lights (9 miles), The Blue Ridge Music Center (18 miles), Devils Den Nature Preserve (25 miles), Grayson Highlands State Park (41 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: New River Trail State Park - Fries Access (1 mile), New River Trail Gambetta Access (8 miles), Cumberland Knob, Gully Creek Trailhead (17 miles), High Rocks Trailhead (20 miles), Tower Trail Trailhead (28 miles)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: New River Outdoor Adventures (2 miles), City of Galax Municipal Golf Course (7 miles), Hungry Horse East LLC (9 miles), Iron Mountain horse Camp (12 miles), River Monster Guide Service (22 miles)
AIRPORTS: Piedmont Triad International Airport (94 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (121 miles)
The house was very clean. Kitchen has all you need. Beautiful view of the river and dam. It is a very quiet and restful place. Great place to stay if you want to use the New River Trail. The host is very responsive and gracious. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
House was clean and well appointed. Location was great for access to the New River Trail. Would definitely stay there again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
From the owner: "We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Occasional Otter! We’ll look forward to hosting you again on your next visit!"
What a wonderful place. We sat on the front porch in the afternoon and could here the new river dam. The kitchen was very well outfitted with all the utensils we needed and the place was very clean.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
What a wonderful place. We sat on the front porch in the afternoon and could here the new river dam. The kitchen was very well outfitted with all the utensils we needed and the place was very clean.
The two days we went to Fries it was cold and rained constantly, so there wasn't any hiking and such. The house is lovingly remodeled and updated (and cozy!), so it wasn't a hardship staying in. Puzzles, movies, and reading by the gas-log fireplace. Great meals in local restaurants; nice view from the covered porch; and NO traffic! Peaceful weekend.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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