Retriever Beach is a serene haven with an expansive front porch, gas fire pit, and private beach on the New River. Unwind in the spacious main level master suite or enjoy outdoor activities like swimming and kayaking just steps away. With WiFi, satellite TVs, and an outdoor shower for refreshing after your swim.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire chalet
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Retriever Beach - New 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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the accommodation: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in West Jefferson, this chalet is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park, while Museum of Ashe County History and Horn in the West are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Holmes Convocation Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our West Jefferson travel guide
Is Retriever Beach - New River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Retriever Beach - New River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Retriever Beach - New River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Retriever Beach - New River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Retriever Beach - New River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More! located?
Situated on a river, this chalet is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ashe Lake, Elk Shoals and New River State Park. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Ashe County Cheese Store are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Retriever Beach - New River-frontage with Your Own Private Beach! Fire Pits - Games and More! Reviews
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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!
Property was spacious and very comfortable as advertised. Was a little disappointed in couple of issues, fire pit on porch, LP gas was empty, several days we could have enjoyed sitting on the porch, flood lights did not work, ironically the day we were leaving a tech showed up to fix them, obviously he knew before our stay…..no trash cans, went to dump several times using pass…
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was excellent
Shelly B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shelly B.
5 Sept 2019
SO COMPLETELY SATISFIED
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
pictures and description extremely accurate. extremely clean and very well maintained THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VACATION!!!!
Shelly B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
9 Feb 2021
Beautiful Mountain Retreat!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This vacation rental, both the house and property, exceeded our expectations! The house is beautiful and cozy and was equipped with almost everything you'd need while on vacation. Waking up to the New River in the front yard was one of the highlights! We look forward to booking this rental again in the future!
We were so thrilled with the house and location...spectacular. We enjoyed the river access and had such a great time sitting out every evening on the deck with the fire pit. Even in the rains of Hurricane Delta we enjoyed our family indoor fun and ran outside to enjoy the beautiful yard once the rain stopped. We have decided this will be an annual trip for our family and we are already looking forward to being there in 2021. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Diana S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy D.
13 July 2018
Great week at Retriever Beach!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our week at Retriever Beach was spectacular! From the time we walked in the front door, we felt like we were staying in someone's personal home. Very comfortable, inviting and had everything we could ask for. Lots of room for us to spread out and great common areas for us to come together. The covered deck was our favorite place to hang out and play family games. And spending the days in the river were the best! We will be back.
Nancy D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David M.
23 May 2021
Great for young kids
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My wife and I took our four kids (6, 5, 3, 1.5) to this property and it worked great for us! The oldest took the bunk room while the youngest were put in a room with a cot and pack and play (that we brought). Our first impression of the home was that the inside was much more spacious and well laid out than the pictures showed. It was very clean and had plenty of room for everyone to move around. The best part was the beach for the kids. There was about 100’ of shoreline that was easily to explore and wade around in, even for the littlest! Because the current is so swift in the middle and far side, we never went too deep, but the oldest loved floating from one end of the property to the other. Our only complaint was how cold the river water was, but what would you expect when we went in May. We had one small issue that was quickly addressed by the property management company. We will definitely rent this property again!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!