Rustic River Escape in West Jefferson, NC - 4BR Cabin for up to 8 guests.

West Jefferson, North Carolina
$395 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Rustic River Escape!

Free Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, High Mountain Cabin Rentals includes Xplorie, which means free admissions and rentals everyday of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as a Fun Center, Gemstone Mining, Tubing Adventures, Mountain Tours, Zip Lining, and Amusement! See our website, High Mountain Cabin Rentals, for more information or give us a call for more information.

RusticRiver Escape is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom cabin tucked away in the woods with river frontage access. Located about 15 minutes to Downtown West Jefferson in Ashe County. Sleeps up to 8 guests, ping pong, WIFI, central heat and AC, pets are considered with a separate fee, covered deck, fire pit and is a great way to unplug and unwind the hustle and bustle of everyday life! The access to the South Fork of the New River is a short hike down the walking path (no vehicles) to enjoy fishing or swimming. The hike is a steep but there is a designated clear path.

Our cabin is located approximately 15 minutes to downtown West Jefferson on a graveled country road. Front wheel drive vehicles will not have any issues. However, we do strongly recommend 4WD/AWD vehicles during the snowy/icy times of winter. Our cabin is not motorcycle friendly.

***3 night minimum for the months of July, August and October***

Main Floor: As you enter our cabin from the covered porch, you'll walk in and find T&G wood with high ceilings in the living room. Enjoy the gas stove in the living room during the cold fall/winter days and snuggle up to watch your favorite movie on the Roku TV (your login is needed). The kitchen is fully stocked including a Keurig maker and a regular coffee maker. There is access to the covered deck from the living room where you can enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature and the sounds of the nearby river. Enjoy making your favorite grilled dinner on our gas grill on the deck.

There are 2 spacious queen size bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the main floor. One of the queen beds has a Sleep Number bed for the ultimate comfort.

Upper Floor: The master suite is located on the upper floor with an En Suite full bathroom and TV with Apple TV access. The loft is great for reading, taking a nap or just relaxing with a futon (not for sleeping).

Lower Level: The lower level is amazing and there is plenty of seating, Roku TV, another gas fireplace, and everyone will enjoy a friendly game of Ping Pong! There are several books to read as well.
The 4th bedroom is located on the lower level with 2 twin beds and a full bathroom. The full size washer/dryer is also just off the bedroom for your convenience. There is a lower deck with seating to relax and take it all in.

Pet Policy: At Rustic River Escape, we believe that nobody should be left behind. Why leave your pet at home when you can bring them along for the adventure. Well behaved dogs are welcome for a 1 time nonrefundable pet fee of $100 per dog plus tax (sorry, but no cats allowed).

Outside: Create new memories, roast marshmallows, roast hot dogs or just sit around and listen to the crackle of the wood in our fire pit in the yard (firewood not provided). Take a short hike down to the river and go fishing (fishing license required), swimming, or enjoy the sounds of the river. There is plenty of room outside to roam and explore. Take long walks on the graveled road, enjoy your favorite beverage on the covered decks, grill your favorite meal on the gas grill, and breathe in our fresh mountain air! This is a true mountain experience!

There is a 2 night minimum for off peak seasons
3 night minimum for holidays, and the entire months of July, August & October.
4 night minimum for the Thanksgiving holiday
6-7 night minimum for the July 4th and Christmas/New Year holidays.
NCREC Broker Name: High Mountain Cabin Rentals
NCREC License number: C21704
Check in time is after 4:00 pm
Check out time is before 10:00 am.

NO Smoking is allowed inside of our cabins!

As you plan your trip to the mountains, please remember we do get rain, snow and some foggy days and occasional inconveniences which are out of our control. Winter weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains can occur from November through April. The majority of our homes are accessed by mountain roads, which will be icy in winter weather. For the safety of you and your party, please be prepared to drive in snow and ice. This means 4-wheel drive, good tires, and chains. It is your responsibility to be prepared for hazardous road conditions.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Security System Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    This was a great cabin and was enjoyed by my whole family including 2 grand kids and 2 dogs! There was plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids! It was very clean and well stocked with necessities for an enjoyable trip!! Also convenient to Glendale Springs and West Jefferson! The path to the river was very steep but my 74 year old body managed to get there and back!! My grand kids loved it!!

  • Jill S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Very nice cabin. Check in and out are very easy. Kitchen could use a few more baking dishes.We could not access the river to kayak. Trip down and up is not good. Not really river accessible as far as our experience went.

  • John J.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    This property was great fun. The road is not for the faint of heart. The house was clean and setup well. We had a party of 7 made up of 3 adults and 4 kids. We had fun plenty of room and the ping pong was a huge hit. The hike to the river is tough.

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    The river views and sounds are magical from the decks! and magical to experience up close if you can handle the short hike :) Very cozy, comfy cabin!!

  • Lyndsey T.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Great house! Very spacious and nicely stocked with everything you’ll need! Comfy beds. Very clean

  • Allyson L.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We had a wonderful getaway with our children and fur baby. The home was absolutely beautiful, clean, and spacious! It has everything you need for cooking and preparing meals. The staff from High Mountain Cabin Rentals are absolutely amazing. Stacey and the office staff are incredibly kind and accommodating. The fire pit area is beautiful and cozy. The river was the absolute BEST! We were unable to go to River Girl as planned so we did it on our own by the river access. There are lawn chairs and a nice picnic area by the river. We went there multiple times a day. Our GSD pup developed a LOVE for swimming! I WILL WARN. I read the reviews about the path to the river access and honestly assumed folks were exaggerating about the difficulty of the path. We learned that they were not exaggerating at all. There are actually two paths. One is right by the bottom deck. It is narrow. Very steep. But in my opinion, a short cut, because it has rope and markers to help guide you. My husband and I along with our 6,8, and 10 year old could take this trail. FIND THE SWING by the rocks overlooking the river. Absolutely beautiful! Because I could not hold my 2 & 3 year old on this trail, we had to take the other path by the hammock. It is wide and open but very strenuous and steep. It wore me out!! But the river was totally worth it. The kids enjoyed the basement area. I enjoyed the laundry room! So helpful for a large family of children. We thank you for your hospitality!

  • Kevin G.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We stayed here for a week and would do it again. The house in an excellent spot on the New River, has an incredible porch, decent cookware, and several good spaces for play and relaxation. The property sits atop a ridge, so getting to the river is a relatively short steep hike. My almost 3 year old did it well, as did my 6 months pregnant sister in-law. The spot on the river has a wide shallow area with only a slight current, where my young kids that can't swim played for hours. It also has deeper spots that made for good fishing and swimming. The property is in good condition and had plenty of space for 3 kids and 4 adults.

  • Katie A.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    The property was very clean and stocked perfectly. We had everything we needed. My only note would be that it really is not very accessible to the river. The hike was truly a hike down the mountain. My siblings and I were perfectly fine but the smaller children and my 69 year old mother were not prepared properly. I loved being able to take my two larger dogs. They had a blast. The side yard was great for them.

  • Richard S.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2024

    Stayed Mar 1, 2024

    We gathered to celebrate 3 birthdays and had a ball. The house afforded the 3 couples to have their own floor. The house was prefect for our group and had plenty of space for us to cook, and eat together. The trek to the river is a little much if you plan to spend time by the river. I hiked it twice a day, but i would not want to carry anything down or back up the trail. The location is perfect for a short trips into West Jefferson, the Southfork of the NewRiver is beautiful.

  • Eulogia R.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2023

    Stayed Nov 20, 2023

    Love the cabin location. Kitchen was very well set up with all cooking utensils.

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