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A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Sun loungers
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saluda, NC
  • Place, Green River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Green River Cove Tubing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Saluda

This vacation home places you next to Green River and within 2 miles (3 km) of Green River Cove Tubing. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Green River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Green River Cove Tubing - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 25 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 44 min drive - 39.6 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 45 min drive - 41.2 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Openroad Coffee Roastery - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike

The Green River Ranch is a sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike! This vacation rental and event center is situated along the Green River in Saluda, NC. Featuring a rustic cabin built from lumber milled on the property, trailhead access to 15 miles of single track and private river frontage this paradise is perfectly situated. Let us know if you have any questions about this great vacation rental near the Green River!


Post Hurricane Helene: The Green River Ranch is back open for business as of July 1st!

The river has been cleaned and the water is clean and clear.

Green River Cove Road from the southwest (known as the switchbacks) is closed for at least the remainder of 2025. Green River Cove Road coming from Mills Springs is open.
Several tubing and paddling operations are open for business.

The landscape is forever changed, but the magic of the Green River is much alive.

More info: thegreenriverranch . com
Our pet fee is a $40 cleaning fee for one dog. $70 for 2-3.


More info at https://www.thegreenriverranch.com.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreenriverranch
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, a travel crib, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Put used towels in the tub.
Leave bed unmade, with sheets still on the beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional cleaning fee required

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Please contact us for appropriate rates.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact us for appropriate rates.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Note from host: Please contact us for appropriate rates.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

A Sanctuary for River Mountain Lovers Alike
Um Santuário Para os Amantes de Rios e Montanhas
A Sanctuary for River & Mountain Lovers Alike Saluda

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Saluda, just steps from Green River. You'll also find Green River Cove Tubing and The Gorge Zipline within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is 23.3 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike?

Yes, every accommodation at A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike comes with a deck.

A sanctuary for river & mountain lovers alike Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely wood cabin, in a quiet area, dogs and children will love the outside as plenty of space to run with no traffic and river access across the road. House has basic needs. WiFi was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

megan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at the Green River Ranch. The house was rustic, yet cozy. The porch swing was perfect for morning coffee sipping. Beds were comfortable. The property was beautiful. Had trails right behind the house. Across the street was the Green River you can actually wade in or go tubing down if like. Had a sandy area if you just wanted to sit and relax while listening to the sound of the river rolling. Kitchen was stocked w everything you need. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and clean log cabin home on the Green River provided a calm place to retreat, but quite a bit of the interior furniture, decor, and kitchen utensils are in need of replacing, repair, or updating.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cool place with stunning views and river access!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a bang up time!

The property was amazing and close to what we wanted to do. Tubing and Zip Lining. An awesome week away from the everyday life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Place to stay while at Tryon Horse Park

Great place to stay with pets while showing at Tryon Horse park. 30 minute drive. Hosts were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green River

The house and property are great especially if you are looking for a laid back environment with a lot of nature excitement. It is centrally located to many wineries, restaurants, Tryon Equestrian, and points of interest. The best part is sitting on the front poarch listening to nature and the river. The property manager is great to work with and everything we needed was provided. We highly recommend this property but keep in mind it is secluded and if nature and the outdoors are what is desired, the property will not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene!

Chelsea's place is absolutely perfect! We stayed the week of Christmas, so things around the area were pretty quiet. Our dogs loved all of the acreage to run, sniff and explore! The kitchen is pretty well stocked, and the living quarters are comfortable. There is a trailhead at the base of the driveway. We saw a few hikers each day, but they were all very quiet and respectful. We enjoyed our stay, and think you will too!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ann M.

Saluda

It was great. Relaxing and peaceful. Host had everything we needed. Only thing I'd suggest is lighting for the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cozy cabin

We loved everything about this cabin. It was very clean. There were 6 of us that stayed and our 3 fur babies. There was plenty of room for the dogs to run outside. We loved the front porch swing. We went to chimney rock one day and road around lake lure and went to Hendersonville. We got to walk the green river gorge trail and we also went tubing. Everyone we met was so nice. We even got to see a black bear. It walked right in the yard. It didn't bother anything and went right back off into the woods. I will most definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in the mountains.

I booked this home for three nights with my dad and two young kids, and we had a ball. There’s a tubing place across the street that is awesome for young and old. Trails everywhere. A place to access the river is across the street, though it’s narrow. Regardless, my kids loved going across the road to swim and fish. We also brought my dad’s dog, who also enjoyed the home. WiFi was great. Owner was very quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fantastic stay @ Green River

This was our Third stay at the Grace’s & Papins’s cabin and we are already planning our visit for next year. The cabin is rustic, but extremely clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need for an extended stay and the grill is always ready to use. The hosts are very friendly and responsive. The cabin is a perfect jumping off point for all of the activities the area has to offer. We look forward to our visit next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Uwem E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility

Very clean. Second bathroom could have topped it. Not a fan of the snaked road to the property. 🙃🙃🙃
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

We loved our stay here. The location was amazing. We spent most of our time on the Green River, fishing swimming and exploring. The little sandy beach was so nice to have all to ourselves but you will see the tubers floating down the river. We enjoyed a campfire, so beautiful in the middle of all those trees. Our dog loved the field, she literally frolicked., it was so cute to watch her. The house is what we expected not super luxurious at all but very comfortable and had everything we needed. No issues with anything inside the house at all. We rented this house for the amenities outside and would highly suggest to families who love the outdoors. There are several beds upstairs but only one room. I could see bringing some more kids with us next time (Friends, Cousins, etc). We received timely communication from the owners and had no major issues. Would definitely rent this house again and plan to. Thanks for sharing this gem with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Stay at Green River Ranch

We loved our stay at Green River Ranch and words just can’t convey how beautiful the ranch and the Green Cove River and gorge is. We wanted to spend time fishing, swimming, tubing and just relaxing and we got all that and more!!! We were most appreciative of the excellent WiFi coverage and the fact that there is a landline at the cabin for emergencies as you are basically off grid. But we could still enjoy movies on the smart TV and the cabin had a selection of DVD’s, books, and games. I would suggest reading all the reviews before you come to the cabin and then make your own plans for example someone shared to bring extra blankets, so we packed extra… and we didn’t need extra blankets as we were quite comfortable, so it’s subjective. Someone else said the water pressure was not good but I loved the shower and the view of the woods from the large window in the shower!! It was a highlight of my evening each night!!! The cabin is stocked with paper products but we needed more paper towels and toilet paper. Someone said they couldn’t find the toaster but it was in the cabinet but I couldn’t find a wine opener but fortunately I always pack one just in case. We absolutely loved the porch!!! One of our party had a foot injury and could not hike much so the porch is away to keep an eye in all the things!!! You will definitely see wildlife here as we all spotted some deer and lots of birds and squirrels and heard some owls late at night. The River access is not far but you do have to cross the road, we did not mind that as first of all we were all adults and the road is not right at the house, there is a huge field for privacy and being so close to the game land we kept our dog leashed for his safety! The owners very thoughtfully have left lattice pieces out to block the porch entrances out and that worked perfect for us and our dog hung out on the porch with us!!! Plenty of tubing close by and hiking trails and everyone we ran into was so friendly! Pro tip…bring all your groceries and any over the counter meds with you. One of us needed Benadryl and it’s about a 15 minute drive and two miles up the switch back to get to Dollar General. Minor inconvenience to enjoy all that Green River Ranch has to offer though! Oh and our campfire’s in the field in the evening were just amazing and you can see all the stars and fireflies!!!! We hope to stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was very clean and we really enjoyed the porches.

A nice place to visit for peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F., Greer, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Did not disappoint

My family enjoyed every minute at the Green River Ranch. There was so much on the property for my children to explore. Unfortunately, we only booked it for a weekend! The field, the river, the trails, the deck, the swing, the fire pit, the charming cabin - it was great. Couldn’t find a toaster or can opener in the kitchen, but those are minor quibbles. We had a fun time and made great memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

This is the second time we have stayed here and once again, it was a great visit. The cabin is in a great location for all outdoor activities the area has to offer. It is clean and comfortable and the addition of high speed internet made the stay that much more enjoyable. We will be staying here again on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blaine V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation

The host is super accommodating and helpful! The cabin is centrally located to all activities! Every thing you need for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The owner, Chelsea, also provided timely responses when we had questions ahead of time. Much appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Trace B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Fall Getaway

Our family enjoyed a relaxing fall getaway. We were specifically looking for a mountain cabin experience, dogs allowed, to come up from the beach and hit the pumpkin patch / apple orchard. We found Steeps Orchard nearby and had a great time there. Also, the town of Saluda was a really adorable pleasant surprise! We enjoyed the best desserts at Purple Onion and had fun peeking in the shops and talking to the artist at the new gallery in town. The property is huge and absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed playing cornhole, rocking on the front porch swing, walking the trails, fishing, and especially the firepit! The home was clean. One suggestion for improvement would be to add spare bedding. We were all cold and wish we had brought our own comforters. I can't tell you how happy I was that there was no cable!! Thank you, thank you! I know that kids wouldn't have been outside playing as much if the tv was readily available!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We came for a wedding but wanted a little vacation as well. This place was great. We hiked the trails on day, fished several days as well. The internet speed was good since cell service was hit or miss. The only down side is the television on appears to play dvds and we couldn't figure out how to open Netflix or something similar for our daughter in the evenings. She was happy with the great selection of dvds.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Lovely view and the creek across the street was cute. We enjoyed tubing down Green River and the input location was very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Reese H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to tube

The road was a little busy with tube buses driving by, no washer or dryer on property. Just make sure you bring extra clothes of not having the washing machine. But besides that it was a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020