Sandstone Falls Riverfront at NRG National Park

Riverfront property two miles from the Sandstone Falls boardwalk. Ideal for groups or big families- 5 bed/2 bath, well-equipped kitchen, huge porch, WiFi, heat pump and A/C. Large private river lot with stone fire pit. Historic Hinton, the southern gateway to the New River Gorge National Park, (10 min upriver) offers float tours and SUP/kayak/tube rentals. The kids will love the City Sidetrack Waterslide! One hour from world-class whitewater rafting and rock-climbing in Fayette County. The house is spacious and private, with a huge front porch offering exceptional river and mountain views. The New River Parkway runs between the house and private riverfront lot, it is low traffic on weekdays and busier on weekend as people visit Sandstone Falls. There a five total bedrooms. The large master bedroom is upstairs (spiral stair case) along with an on-suite room and bathroom with shower. The four smaller bedrooms are downstairs. The master suite has a king bed and a futon in the on-suite that folds out to a comfortable twin size bed. There is also a small tv and coffee table in the on-suite. Three of the downstairs bedrooms are located together in a hallway off the foyer- the purple room with a twin over full bunk, the blue room with twin over twin bunks, and the pink room with twin bed. The downstairs orange bedroom has a queen bed. All beds have bedding including sheets, comforters, pillows, and extra blankets. The living room has a large leather sectional and television with Direct TV. You'll also find a magnetic dart board and numerous board games and books for your entertainment. The kitchen has all the necessities- a stove, fridge, microwave, coffee pot and Keurig, crock-pot, toaster, basic cookware and dishes. We keep the basics stocked- coffee, tea, sugar, olive oil, salt/pepper, and condiments in the fridge. There is a high-capacity washer and dryer in the laundry room. In addition to the sleeping spaces inside the home, there is ample space for camping by the river or in the yard right beside the house. There is a basketball goal in the front yard and plenty of space to play, and there are horseshoes on the porch. The river front lot is very large and private. The ramp down to the lot is shared with the cabin next door, which has it's own separate lot just upstream of the house's. There is an established fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table. Bring your camp chair or outdoor blankets! When the river is high or at flood stage, the river lot may be partially or completely under water. There is no boat ramp into the river, but guests enjoy fishing from the bank and wading out at low water. There are multiple public boat accesses within a couple of miles of the house. Launching a tube or kayak from the bank (at appropriate river levels) is no problem, but its not suitable for launching a john boat. At typical summer low the river is a very slow moving pool, great for swimming and floating. Lifejackets are necessary as the New is very wide and powerful. Cellular service is very poor on the property, but is strong at both Sandstone Falls and Brooks Falls, two miles in each direction. WiFi is provided but it is not lightning fast. The Direct TV and WiFi are both via satellite and may lose function during storms. Don't worry, you're here to get away from it all! The DVD player with a collection of DVD's and board games are fun regardless of the weather. There is no generator at the house, but there is a kit available with candles, a flashlight, and weather radio. Climate control is not a problem with the heat and A/C system. There are also backup gas heaters in case the power goes out in the winter. The house has undergone major renovations but some unfinished projects remain, such as the a historic gazebo moved to the property awaiting restoration. The house was build as our home, not as a rental, and reflects our personal style and interests. It's uniqueness is part of the charm, and it is unique! Be prepared for bright colors. If you are looking for a resort style get away, this isn't what you're looking for. If you want a private spot by the river with space for your whole crew and are prepared to encounter bugs, spiders, snakes, and poison ivy in the great outdoors, I think you'll love it here. Send me a message if you have any questions about the house, property, or area. We look forward to hosting you! Guests have full access to all areas within the house and private use of the yard and riverfront lot. A storage building on the mountain behind the house will be locked and off limits. The cabin next door shares access to this building and to the ramp to the river. The steps behind the house (off the master bedroom) are off limits. These steps are only for use as a fire escape. There is a lockbox containing the key on the front door. I will the send a message with the updated code a couple of days before your arrival. I appreciate your privacy and do not meet guests at the house unless you request that I do so. I am available to assist you with all questions, concerns, and requests. I will respond as quickly as possible to your call or text. Our remote property in the New River Gorge National Park is the perfect place to get away from it all. The house is two miles from the boardwalk at Sandstone Falls in one direction and the Brooks Falls overlook in the other. There are NPS maintained hiking trails at both locations. Other nearby trails include the Gwinn Ridge Trail and the Greenbrier River Trail. The New River is beautiful and the Hinton area offers great recreation opportunities. There are three outfitters within fifteen minutes of the house offering float trips, inflatable kayak, stand-up paddleboard and tube rentals. If you are looking for recommendations let us know what you are interested in and we will try to point you in the right direction. Always wear a lifejacket in or near the river! While much of our property's charm comes from it's remoteness, a variety of restaurants, shops, and recreational opportunities are just a short drive away. We are located directly between two of America's Coolest Small Towns, Fayetteville and Lewisburg. Here's an overview of some nearby attractions and their approximate drive times: New River Road (5-10 min) Sandstone Falls Boardwalk and Overlook, Island Loop Trail, Brooks Falls Overlook, Big Branch Trail, Richmond-Hamilton Farm Historic Site, Waterdawg Outdoors Camp Outpost Hinton (15-20 min) Dining: The Market at Courthouse Square, Kirk's, River City Grill and Pub, Chessie's, Chestnut Revival, and the World Famous Hinton Dairy Queen Groceries: Kroger, Save-A-Lot Activities and Shopping: Wildwater Express WaterSlide, The Ritz Theater, Cantrell Rafting (Hinton Outpost), Waterdawg Outdoors, The Otter and Oak Outfitters Brooks/Sandstone (20-30 min) Sandstone Visitor Center, Three Rivers Avian Center, Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center, Sandstone Falls Overlook and Trail, Brooks Overlook, Gwinn Ridge Trail Bluestone State Park (20 min) Offers an outdoor pool, hiking, and pontoon rentals at the marina. Pipestem State Park and Pipestem Adventure Zone (30 min) Offers a golf course, horse-back riding, pools, an inflatable water park, ziplining, and a tram ride to a remote creek-side restaurant. Beckley (45 min) Dining: The Char, Pasquale's, Dobra Zupas, Calacino's, Activities and Shopping: Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Youth Museum of Southern WV, New River Park and Pool, Tamarack, Raleigh County Convention Center, Raleigh Playhouse, Mountain State Mini Golf and Indoor Climbing Gym Grandview Park (45 min) The "GrandView" Overlook, Grandview Visitor Center, Grandview Rim Trail, Castle Rock Trail, Big Buck Trail, Tunnel Trail, Little Laurel Trail, Grandview Rim Trail, Woodland Loop Trail, Turkey Spur Rock Ghent/Shady Spring/Beaver (45-50 min (Website hidden by Airbnb) Winterplace Ski Resort, Weathered Ground Brewery, The Resort at Glade Springs, Bunkers Sports Bar, Little Beaver State Park, The Dish Cafe Lewisburg (50 min) Dining: Food and Friends, The Livery Tavern, The Humble Tomato Activities and Shopping: Lost World Caverns, Carnegie Hall, RiverWise Park White Sulphur Springs The Greenbrier Resort, The Salt Cave and Spa Fayetteville (1h 10min) World Class Whitewater and Rock Climbing, zip-lining, mountain bike rentals, Ace Adventure Resort, Gumbos, The Station, Secret Sandwich Society, Princeton (45 m) The Chuck Mathena Center and so much more! Parking for multiple vehicles is available at the house. Please don't park in the yard! There are two people you may encounter during your stay. A delivery man from Sweet Springs water brings full 5-galleon jugs on some Thursdays and has a key to the dining room door, where he will leave jugs directly inside of. If you prefer he wait till after your stay that's fine, just let me know. Robbie mows the grass and comes on no set schedule, he may be there during your stay but won't disturb you. There are few full-time neighbors nearby. From the house, no houses are visible down river as the property immediately next door is owned by the National Park Service and is naturalized. Upriver, you will see a brown cabin, white house, and a few campers. These are all seasonal and friendly. There is also a 'road less traveled' option for reaching the property: I-64 to the Pluto-Bragg exit then following Irish Mountain Road to the river. This is an extremely remote, gravel/dirt road that is impassible in snowy conditions.