Nestled in the gated River Country Estates community, Indian Cave offers a relaxed mountain escape surrounded by forest and river country scenery. Just minutes from New River State Park, this welcoming cabin places you close to fishing, paddling, and peaceful riverside moments while still providing a quiet home base to return to. With spacious decks and easy access to some of the High Country’s most scenic destinations, Indian Cave is well-suited for both adventure and downtime.
Sleeping arrangements: Indian Cave has space for everyone, sleeping 9 across four bedrooms. The main floor features a king bedroom, while the lower level offers three additional bedrooms, two with queen beds and another with a full and twin bed combination.
Main level: The upper floor brings together the kitchen, dining area, and living room in a connected layout designed for spending time together. A gas fireplace adds warmth and atmosphere after a full day outdoors.The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a full set of cookware.
Lower level: Downstairs, you’ll find additional sleeping quarters, a full bathroom, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer.
Indian Cave comes with WiFi, AC, and streaming-enabled TVs.
All Stay Blue Ridge vacation rentals include a complimentary starter pack with soaps, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, a roll of paper towels in the kitchen, dishwasher pods, and trash bags.
Two large decks (one on each level) offer multiple outdoor areas for relaxing, reading, or enjoying meals.
The private hot tub offers a peaceful place to unwind while surrounded by trees.
An outdoor firepit is surrounded by comfy seating (bring on the s’mores!).
A gas grill allows for easy outdoor cooking during your stay.
Cornhole is available for friendly games with family or friends.
Just a short walk away, the neighborhood common area includes a riverside gazebo, ideal for picnics and gatherings near the water.
Indian Cave sits in northern Ashe County near the Virginia state line, only about five minutes from New River State Park’s Kings Creek access and other nearby river access points.The New River offers kayaking, canoeing, tubing, fishing, and swimming opportunities, with plenty of local outfitters to help plan your float.
The closest town is Sparta, less than 25 minutes away from the cabin. Check out the popular Becca’s Backwoods Coffee, the Main Street Pizzeria, Italian-American fusion food at Crave, and the Muddy Creek Café and Music Hall. Red Dog Bar & Bistro is located even closer in Piney Creek, and offers some of the best dining and drinks you can find in the High Country.
Downtown West Jefferson is less than 30 minutes away, where visitors can browse local shops, art galleries, and restaurants, or visit the well-known Ashe County Cheese. Craft breweries, cafés, and seasonal events add to the charm of this small mountain town.
Grayson Highlands State Park, about 30 minutes away, is famous for its hiking trails and the wild ponies often seen along the Massie Gap Trail.
Additional outdoor recreation in the region includes hiking, zip-lining, and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In the winter, you can take a winding drive through the mountains to Boone, a little over an hour away. Here, you’ll find Appalachian Ski Mountain, where you can spend the day snowtubing, snowboarding, or skiing.
Pet Policy: Up to 2 dogs welcome! Must be crate/leash trained, well-behaved, 2 years or older, and 45 lbs or less. $50 nonrefundable fee per pet.
Access: The roads in River Country Estates are paved, but steep. AWD or 4WD highly recommended, especially in the winter.
Disclaimers: Bring your own firewood, please!
Looking for your perfect mountain getaway? You’re in the right place.
At Stay Blue Ridge, we’ve hand-picked 80+ vacation rentals across West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, and the surrounding High Country. Each one is chosen for its charm, comfort, and “yep, this is the one” vibe. We’re locals who live and breathe these Blue Ridge views, so we know all the best spots, hidden hikes, jaw-dropping overlooks, and local restaurants that will leave your mouth watering. We curate our rental experiences with a focus on personality, quality, and a little mountain magic.
Book with Stay Blue Ridge, and you’ll gain more than just a clean place to stay (though, yes, we’re obsessive about that, too). You’ll get a team that’s committed to making your trip unforgettable, from your first click to your final checkout.
Fair warning: you might start planning your next trip before this one’s even over.
We can’t wait to host you.
| March 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 |
| 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||
| April 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | |||
| 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||
| May 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | |||||
| 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | ||||||
| June 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | |
| 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||
| July 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | |||
| 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
| August 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | ||||||
| 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 |
| 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 | |||||
| September 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | ||
| 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |||
| October 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | ||||
| 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| November 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 |
| 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
| December 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | ||
| 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||
| January 2027 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | |||||
| 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | ||||||
| February 2027 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | |
| 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | ||||||
Our family had a terrific Thanksgiving at your wonderful Indian Cave home, thank you for sharing it! The space was perfect for 6 adults: my husband and I, two of our sons, and two daughter in laws. There was plenty of space to add another guest or two. The home was well decorated and inviting, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed, and more, to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. Being half an hour from town was perfect as it allowed us to relax and enjoy each other’s company and the beautiful surroundings.
---We’re glad Indian Cave worked well for your Thanksgiving and that the space and setting were a good fit. We’d love to host you again in the future.- Lisa , Posted: 12/04/2025
Staying at Indian Cave was the reset our family needed. Not just the whole family, but us as a couple as well. It had my wife and I talking a out selling all of our assets and moving up there, living a slower paced life. The quietness in the morning mountain air was priceless, the entire four days we were there, I thunk we might have seen one car drive by. On out last day we had a flat tire and no tools to change the tire with, so I called the rental agency and they made some phone calls, extended our stay to a late checkout and we got the help we needed. Staying at Indian cave was truely and awesome experience.
--Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Indian Cave provided the peaceful reset your family needed — it truly is the perfect place to slow down and soak in the mountain serenity. We’re also glad our team could help when you needed it most. And when the time comes to make that mountain dream a reality, our sister firm, Ashe High Country Realty, will be happy to help you find your own slice of Blue Ridge paradise!- Gregory , Posted: 10/13/2025
House was gorgeous!!! Very clean, everything we needed was well stocked, lots of room and plenty of things to do within driving distance. Like hiking, kayaking or tubing down the river, shopping, breweries and plenty of options for families!!! Hot tub & fire pit was a major plus!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!- Carol , Posted: 07/09/2025
Came to visit the area with my husband and friends for trail running races in Grayson Highlands Park across the VA border. We loved this cabin! Nice amount of space, well maintained, great location for outdoor adventures and serenity and the hot tub was just perfect for 4 of us. The development is beautiful, other houses had Mountain views but we enjoyed the privacy in our section with no neighbors. We would definitely come again, but be prepared with groceries, gas etc as there is nothing within 30 minutes basically and no service to search or map when out and about!- Miranda , Posted: 05/05/2025
Perfect spot for a few days in the Mount Jefferson area. Easy drive to Oak Hill Academy as well. The beds were so comfortable we are trying to figure out what mattresses they use and the hot tub and porch hammock were so relaxing. Bummed we couldn't stay longer! Lots of space for a couple of families.
--Thanks for staying with us and for your awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience. The mountains will be waiting for you next time!- S , Posted: 04/09/2025
Very nice, place great location, family enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay- Arsenio , Posted: 11/30/2024
My family and I enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the river. We went tubing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Oh yeah, we took a hiking trip to the river. We hope to return and spend more time in the near future.- Tammy , Posted: 06/30/2024
Great peaceful forest type cabin. Fascinating bird and wild life seen during our visit. Would say keeping it to 8 guests is best as space can be limited but the kitchen was perfect with lots of space and everything worked perfectly. They even put out little dog bowls for our dog. The host was excellent and immediately responded to a small issue we had. Fun walking trail to the river and only about 11 miles from west Jefferson which is great. Loads of incredible views within the community too.- Nicki , Posted: 05/06/2024
My stay was excellent .i will contact you again for a future visit. Thank you !- Norkys , Posted: 01/05/2024
The home was clean and well stocked for our family.- Tim , Posted: 07/15/2023
Indian Cave is a large mountain home that easily accommodated my family of eight adults. There were hikes, easy neighborhood river access, a true Indian Cave complete with a Bobcat inhabitant, fishing and easy walk/drive to views, hot tub, large sitting decks, quite spaces and a very quiet location. The big plus for us was the home is Dog friendly.- Dan , Posted: 07/07/2023
The Indian Cave home is well appointed and has everything a large group will need on a mountain adventure vacation. The house accommodated our group of eight adults, all family, very nicely. The drive to the river was easy with good river access. The river kayaking from Kings Creek (2 hours + with stops to swim) or Dusty Trails (4.5 hours with lunch and swim stops) was perfect! The house hot tub was enjoyed multiple times, the large porches and seating allowed us to enjoy comfortable mountain breezes and beautiful mornings. We also needed a home to accommodate our two small dogs and this home was perfect. Thank you for the nice accommodations!- Dan , Posted: 07/05/2023
Excellent place to stay. Clean and had everything we needed.- Bowen , Posted: 08/07/2022
We absolutely loved the cabin and plan on coming back for another stay. The location was private and quiet. The house was beautiful inside and out and very spacious, it's the perfect place to get away for a few days. Definitely plan to bring food prior because the grocery store is about 30 min away. Also, don't recommend driving late at night due to the windy roads and deer. The hot tub worked great and the fire pit outside was huge and so cozy. Everything was as promised!- Gabriela , Posted: 12/22/2021
We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return. The place was exactly as advertised. Thanks to you, we will book directly rather than using VRBO. Your response was great when I had questions and I had several. Thanks again. Great service is hard to find in today's world.- Dot , Posted: 11/02/2021
Nice cabin and neighborhood. Well appointed home, nice area to walk, great river! Fantastic fire pit area, unfortunately gas fireplace only lasted one night. No gas in the tank, BBQ is super small and falling apart. Overall a very enjoyable long weekend.
--Thank you for the feedback, we're so happy to hear you had an enjoyable weekend. Our apologies for the propane, a delivery is scheduled for this week.- Steven , Posted: 10/25/2021
It was amazing and a beautiful experience- Maribel , Posted: 10/11/2021
We greatly enjoyed our stay! The cabin was CLEAN and spacious. Our boys enjoyed the neighborhood: we explored Indian Cave, walked the Waterfall Trail, and splashed in the New River. The location was great - close enough to Sparta and West Jefferson to provide plenty more to do. We would absolutely come back!- Mary , Posted: 09/13/2021
Loved house being secluded and the privacy. The house was so big with the wrap around porches that even if it rained there was plenty of room to enjoy outside. Close to New River and nature walks. Very quiet neighborhood. Only the sounds of nature to be heard. House was equipped with all that we needed.- Ruth , Posted: 08/18/2021
The house was perfect for a family vacation for 5 adults and a teenager. The pictures show the wonderful property. The hot tub is on the lower deck (where the porch swing is shown in pictures). The kitchen is well equipped to fix any meal. The beds were very comfortable in each room. The deck has two hammocks and plenty of seating to enjoy the peaceful setting. There are a couple of ways to access the river. Red Dog is a great restaurant close by with delicious food and excellent service, when you don't want to cook! Blue Ridge Parkway provided outstanding views on our trip to Blowing Rock. West Jefferson was also an enjoyable trip with a quaint town and a wonderful place to purchase produce. Riverside Canoeing provided a fun activity for the family on the New River. The property manager was quick to reply with questions and check out was a breeze. It is a beautiful home. We wished we could have stayed longer!- Mary , Posted: 07/27/2021
Best Vacation Ever!
The cabin is beautiful!!!! Clean, comfortable, cozy, peaceful, beautiful……just what we needed for our vacation. Perfect place to explore and relax!! Can’t wait to go back!!!- Anonymous U , Posted:
Great Spot!
Found this gem and can’t wait to go back! Cabin is in perfect location…..Tubing, hiking, exploring, relaxing….it is amazing. Fun for all ages. Hot tub is a bonus! Booking another week for sure!- Anonymous U , Posted:
Love, love, love it!
Can’t wait to go back! Cabin is beautiful and comfortably slept our large family! Loved the privacy of the cabin; we barely left at all. Enjoyed the serene beauty and peacefulness. Definitely a spot we will visit again and again!- Anonymous U , Posted:
Cool as the other side of the pillow...
Great place! Spacious and well appointed. Tucked back towards the end of a winding lane framed by hardwoods and long leaf pines. Porches wrap both levels. Fire pit with a huge flagstone patio. Hot tub. The works! Easy access to the river. Lots of trails. Nice linens and a full kitchen with plenty of cookware. Neat cave close to the property too. If you're looking for a comfortable classy cabin with lots of privacy this one's a great fit. Highly recommend!- Mark A from Wilmington, Posted: