Welcome to Iola Farms! This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in a picturesque valley on 106 acres just on the north side of Bristol, VA. There are plenty of activities to do such as hiking, fishing, swimming and tubing. You can visit the cattle from a safe distance or relax and read a book while listening to the sounds of the river and cattle. There is over a mile of river frontage to explore with the fishing pole, or you can break out the swim gear and go tubing from one end of the property to the other.
The master bedroom has a queen size bed suitable to sleep 2. One bedroom has a bunk bed with a full-size bottom bunk and a twin-size top bunk suitable to sleep 3. The other bedroom has a full-size bed, suitable to sleep 2. The living room has a pull-out couch suitable for 1 adult or 2 children.
Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, dishware and cooking utensils. Kitchen table seats 6- 8. Patio table on the porch with 4 chairs and grill.
We have Starlink High Speed Wireless Internet and WIFI. Currently there is no land line. The only cellular signal that works out here is through Verizon. Other cellular services can be connected through the WIFI.
Master bath has a removable shower head, 2 vanities/sinks. Guest bath has a tub with shower and single vanity. Linens, towels, sheets and blankets are provided. There is a full-size washer and dryer.
The property is hidden over a ridge, so after you crest the driveway, you will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing views. The driveway is dirt/gravel with some bumps, so you'll need to take it slow and easy. Cars that are low to the ground are not recommended. SUV's and Subaru type vehicles will not have any problems. This is an active cattle farm so there are cows and may be caretakers on the property. During the spring, summer and fall you can enjoy most of the riverfront without being disturbed by the wandering cattle. The river is fenced off along the entire property with several points to access the river. The cattle are not pets. Do not try to pet or feed them. You can drive from one end of the property to the other to picnic, swim, hike, watch birds or take in the views of the mountains.
The property is 45 minutes from the Bristol Motor Speedway, 40 minutes from Abingdon where the famous Barter Theatre and Virginia Creeper Trailhead are located. The Carter Family Fold is about 20 minutes away. And the famous Devil's Bathtub and waterfall is also about 40 minutes away. The nearest convenient store is about 15 minutes away.
Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en el campo, a orillas del agua, en Mendota. Paramount Center for the Arts y Museo del lugar de origen de la música country son lugares culturales destacados, y algunos de los sitios emblemáticos del área incluyen Estadio municipal de Bristol y The Carter Fold. ¿Quieres asistir a un evento o partido mientras estás en la ciudad? Échale un vistazo a lo que sucede en Centro Cívico de Viking Hall o Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center.
Aeropuerto de Virginia Highlands (VJI): 37 minutos en auto
Restaurantes
Hodgepodge at Mendota
4 min en auto
Ruby Tuesday
32 min en auto
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains acepta mascotas?
Sí, esta propiedad acepta perros (límite de 1) con un peso máximo de 23 kg por animal. Es posible que se apliquen algunas restricciones. Comunícate con la propiedad para obtener más detalles.
¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?
Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?
Check-out: 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Riverfront Cattle Farm Home in the Mountains?
Esta casa de vacaciones a orillas del agua se encuentra a 19,3 km de Centro comercial The Pinnacle y a 19,6 km de Centro Médico Bristol Regional. Paramount Center for the Arts y Museo del lugar de origen de la música country también se encuentran a 25 km.
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Opiniones
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Patti C.
30 jun. 2026
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
We have visited here three times and hope to be back for another stay. It is welcoming and relaxing. Sitting on the porch listening to the cows moo. At night counting the fireflies and stars. My son called this his heaven on earth. The owners are amazing, quick to respond and accommodating. Thank you for everything!
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2026
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Mark B.
24 jul. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Family Get away
Relaxing and joyous family get away that was much needed.
Se hospedó 3 noches en julio de 2023
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10/10 Excelente
Sheryl M.
22 ago. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Awesome river vacation
Another wonderful vacation at the river. One of our favorite places to visit.
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2023
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10/10 Excelente
Fred P.
11 dic. 2023
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Perfect
The property was great! we enjoyed the privacy of the property, and the house was perfect! We will definitely stay again.
Se hospedó 7 noches en noviembre de 2023
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Cliente verificado
14 abr. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Very peaceful
Great place out in the country with beautiful views! Quiet & relaxing.
Se hospedó 4 noches en abril de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Katherine E.
23 jun. 2026
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
We visit the area frequently to be with family who love near by, enjoy the beautiful scenery (mountain and river), and get away from hectic city life. Iola Farms has become our go to location. It is amazingly peaceful and we never leave without wishing we could stay just a little bit longer. This June trip we took our two dogs and my husband’s parents. All four loved it! And all four were very interested in the cattle…..from a distance. We enjoyed morning porch sitting in the cool mountain air. The river is just a short walk away and perfect for wading and throwing in a fishing line. The blackberry brambles are full of berries this time of year.Can’t wait to go back in December for the austere version of Iola Farms….just as beautiful!
Se hospedó 5 noches en junio de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Meghan R.
12 sept. 2025
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Love it! My favorite spot now! Absolutely gorgeous! I’d never leave if i didn’t have to
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Rebecca V.
7 may. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Family time
This is our second stay on Iola Farms and we will definitely return! The farm is so beautiful and what a treat to hike the grounds down the river and visit with the cows. Perfect!
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2025
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Victoria R.
20 jul. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
The property was as described. Very secluded with wildlife and good fishing. House had everything that was needed.
Se hospedó 2 noches en julio de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Laurie L.
3 ene. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Short stay while traveling through
If you're looking for a remote getaway, this is it. Walking the property looks like pictures on a postcard... gorgeous! We were only staying for a day while traveling through the area, but the house had everything we needed and was a great place to stop and relax.
Se hospedó 2 noches en diciembre de 2022
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10/10 Excelente
Kelly B.
1 ago. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Peaceful Country Retreat
We wanted a relaxing stay off the beaten path and we got it.
Kids loved seeing the cows and enjoying the lazy river.
Quaint small town nearby, with a great experience at the Carter Family Fuld and a short drive to Natural Tunnel State Park.
Se hospedó 4 noches en julio de 2024
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Tammy S.
12 sept. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación
Completely secluded
Totally enjoyed the property very peaceful.
If you venture up there just know you will need 4wheel drive.
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Krista B.
15 jul. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Beautiful
What a beautiful property! We enjoyed our time here!! We loved tubing down the river!! The owners have it stocked with everything you could need. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Margaret D.
4 jun. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Amazing location
If you want to get away from it all, this is the place for you. Nestled between the hills it beautiful. We have rented this house and the other one in the property 3 times. Love it!!
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Mark O.
17 sept. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Race trip
Great time house and property are awesome !!! and the host was very helpful!!
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
mitchbowser
30 jun. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Great Time
It is a beautiful spot nestled in the river valley. Stay was very quiet and relaxing, perfect for the weekend my brothers and I wanted to spend with our father. The river was slow and shallow enough that we could spread out from the access points and work our way around by wading, and everyone (except me) caught fish, from smallmouth to catfish and bluegill. It was great to unplug for a few days and watch the cattle grazing from the porch when we weren't fishing.
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2025
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Kelly B.
19 jun. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
A Piece of Heaven
If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful vacation look no further. This location is perfect for a getaway in the mountains with beautiful views, a fun float down the river, and roaming the property with the cows. The house was clean and stocked with anything you could think of - down to a dog bin in case you ran out of supplies. Owners are very responsive and accommodating to anything we needed. Will absolutely be making this a yearly trip!
Se hospedó 2 noches en junio de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Michelle B.
18 jul. 2026
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
I hesitate to say how much we love this place, because we don’t want word to get out. Please DON’T go. Don’t enjoy the gorgeous peace and quiet of this gem of a place. Don’t enjoy the option of completely disconnecting and possibly not even leaving the farm for the length of your stay. You definitely don’t want to enjoy sitting on the patio with your coffee for hours in the morning and listening to the amazing variety of songbirds and watching the hummingbirds bicker. You won’t enjoy reading, napping, building a puzzle, or walking down the gravel road to PawPaw beach. You definitely don’t want to tube down the river or bike or walk the Mendota Trail, nor do you want to enjoy the quaint and delightful culture and attractions of nearby Carter Fold, Abingdon, or Bristol. You won’t enjoy the fireflies at night, the deer grazing at first light, or the cows grazing peacefully around the farm. Nope. Don’t go.
Se hospedó 9 noches en julio de 2026
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
PHILIP B.
9 jul. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Holiday weekend in Mendota
This farmhouse was a nice rural setting where you can really get away from it all. We found the isolation peaceful, but it was only a 10 mile drive to civilization. Be advised that you need to be careful when walking around the property about ticks. If you do that then you can wander around on this farm to pick blackberries or wade or float in the river at the bottom of the hill. The house was well-equipped and supplied.
Se hospedó 4 noches en julio de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Ben W.
22 ago. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Great peaceful getaway
House was very clean. Great secluded location. Loved seeing the cows and their babies. No cell service in area, but satellite wifi at house is very good. Bring muck boots to walk property to avoid stepping in poo. Bring food with you, not much in area to purchase food and drink. It is within 45 minutes of The Devil's Bathtub, Natural Tunnel State Park, Appalachian Caverns, & Bass Pro Shop.
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Patti C.
21 jul. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
My Heaven on earth
I could live here! Quiet, beautiful. You can walk through the grass with no shoes. The river is wonderful. The girls (ages 5, 4 and 2) loved it. They said it is perfect, and they were never leaving. The guys had great fun fishing (ages 36, 12 and 12). I think the 12 yr olds caught the most. The home is nice, clean, and well furnished, kid and pet friendly. My daughter enjoyed sitting on the covered deck crocheting while watching the kids play in the rain. I enjoyed the peace and quiet of no traffic, trains, horn honking or sirens. This was our second stay here and we will be back. Thank you!
Se hospedó 4 noches en junio de 2025
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Merridee G.
8 jun. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Remote and quiet
Super quiet little gem out in the valleys. We enjoyed our visit very much! Well equipped place with a lot of thought put into things and some more than just the basics in staples and condiments which was appreciated. Do NOT attempt this place in a car with low clearance as they are not joking about the driveway. It is steep and has water control speed bumps that are no joke. There is also a very steep left turn at the top of the mountain that reminded us of a roller coaster! Internet worked very well especially considering how far away from civilization this property is. Definitely suggest arriving before dark the first time, but the quiet and solitude are worth it. Comfy beds and good water pressure. All in all a very solid stay!
Se hospedó 2 noches en junio de 2025
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Monica C.
13 ago. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Mountain High
This is a wonderful place to get away from it all and still be close to shopping and activities. Beautiful scenery. The river was cool and refreshing. Loved floating down the river from one end of the property to the other. Watching the cattle was interesting. We didn't bother them and they didn't bother us. We did have to ask them to MOOOOOVE every once in a while if they happened to be by a gate but they didn't mind. Property owners responded almost immediately when I messaged them on VRBO with questions. There are actually to houses on the property within walking distance and my cousins stayed in the cabin while we stayed in the big house. I would recommend this property to one and all.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jacquelyn A.
27 may. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Can’t wait to comeback!
This property has been the most secluded one that we’ve stayed at. The most relaxing one as well. Breath taking views direct river access with a cute picnic table and bonfire, there’s nothing more you could ask for. The farm workers were very nice and welcoming. This beautiful cozy home had everything we needed to accommodate our stay. Just be sure to go grocery shopping before you head to the house. It is a 30 min drive from when you lose service and 40 min from anywhere else like grocery store fast foods and gas stations. DoorDash does deliver but I met them at the entrance because the driveway is NOT for any car. Overall the stay was GREAT! We can’t wait to comeback and stay at this gorgeous property. Ps-My teens survived without their phones for Couple of days and wished we could stay longer. It’s a great place to get away from that running around and work life.
Se hospedó 2 noches en mayo de 2025
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jake G.
10 sept. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival
We had a great stay consistent with what one would expect of a beautiful rural farm in the mountains! As advertised, the driveway might give some pause at first but with ground clearance and taking it slow all is fine. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed walking to a nice slow part of the river to wade in and tube. The accomodations are as advertised and served all we needed. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard. Also as advertised, the cell phone reception is almost non-existant. The internet provided help to do the basics of email or mapping a location on GPS but nothing beyond that. We had a manageable 35 minute drive in to downtown Bristol for the festival. Would happily stay again if we find ourselves in a similar situation. Thanks!