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RivahGetaway. Your Perfect Waterfront Retreat on Cape Fear River/Pet Friendly

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lake
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

RivahGetaway. Your Perfect Waterfront Retreat on Cape Fear River/Pet Friendly

RivahGetaway – A Tranquil Retreat on the Cape Fear River
Wake up to breathtaking mornings at RivahGetaway, where the Cape Fear River comes alive with misty tendrils of smoke rising gently off the water as the first rays of sunlight filter through the trees. Whether you're sipping coffee on one of the four furnished decks, casting a fishing line from the private floating dock, or soaking in the peaceful sounds of nature, this serene riverside escape offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

The Space
RivahGetaway is designed for comfort and connection with nature, featuring:
✔ Three bedrooms + a queen-size bed (all with blankets & pillows)
✔ Master suite with a two-person soaking tub – the ultimate relaxation spot
✔ Two full baths for added convenience
✔ Hardwood floors & rustic charm throughout
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with appliances & granite countertops
✔ Washer & dryer for extended stays
✔ Ceiling fans in every room for added comfort
✔ WiFi & Internet to stay connected
✔ Furnishings throughout for a cozy, home-away-from-home feel

Outdoor Highlights
✔ Private floating dock – perfect for fishing, boating, or simply unwinding by the water
✔ Hot Tub available for an additional fee – soak under the stars!
✔ Firewood available for purchase – gather around a crackling fire and enjoy the night sky
✔ Pet-friendly! Bring your furry friends along for an additional fee per pet, per stay

Convenient Location
RivahGetaway offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility:

2.8 miles to Lumil Vineyard – enjoy a glass of local wine while taking in scenic views
5.9 miles to Elizabethtown – home to diverse dining options, from Italian to Southern comfort food (most offer drive-thru pickup for your convenience)
14.6 miles to White Lake and Jones Lake – a crystal-clear lake ideal for swimming, kayaking, and watersports

Important Notes
Due to the wonderfully remote location, a 4-wheel drive vehicle may be necessary during rain events. If needed, transportation can be arranged upon request.

Guest Expectations
We kindly ask that guests leave the cabin as they found it before checking out to ensure a great experience for all who visit.

Book your stay at RivahGetaway today and experience the magic of the Cape Fear River!

Property manager

Dale Bollinger and Rocio Bollinger

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Our cabin is a nonsmoking environment.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 21

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee applies per pet per stay. Contact us!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 7 should be monitored at all times.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious Cabin Cape Fear River Elizabethtown
Luxurious Cape Fear River Elizabethtown
Luxurious Cape Fear River
Luxurious Cabin on the Cape Fear River

About the area

Map
Elizabethtown, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear River - 9 min drive
  • Lu Mil Vineyard - 11 min drive
  • Bladen County Ballpark - 21 min drive
  • Browns Creek Trails Trailhead - 25 min drive
  • White Lake Water Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Fayetteville, NC (FAY-Fayetteville Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Golden Run - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Melton's Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cain's Grill - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RivahGetaway. Your Perfect Waterfront Retreat on Cape Fear River/Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is RivahGetaway. Your Perfect Waterfront Retreat on Cape Fear River/Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cape Fear River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lu Mil Vineyard and Bladen County Ballpark. Bladen County Courthouse and Cape Fear Valley Bladen Womens' are also within 12 miles (20 km).

RivahGetaway. Your Perfect Waterfront Retreat on Cape Fear River/Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 268 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haley O.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet Getaway
My daughter , son-in-law, and my adult son stayed with me. Pets are allowed, with understandable restrictions. There's an enormous amount of deck space. This not only allows your pet/s to run and play without worrying about them running to the neighbors, but also lends to a variety of seating on each level for the humans too. Linens and hot tub are upcharges. The owner is very responsive and kind, if you need anything. There's a charcoal and gas grill. If you are kitchen people, the bakeware is limited. However the local Dollar Store has inexpensive aluminum alternatives. We also had to purchase hangers. If you're a tv watcher, you're set! Chuckle They have every streaming option possible. If you have knee or hip issues, there are stairs. But i think the most steps at a time was 11 or 12. If you're bringing children, i would recommend one baby gate to block off the stairs down to the river. There are two wineries close by. LuMill within a few minutes. Definitely check out there jelly, jam, and preserves options! Yummy. The cabin feels very private and woodsy, but its literally a few minutes into town. This was our third visit to the cabin and we love staying here!! Oh, youll want to purchase drinking water or bring a filter pitcher. We drink tons of water, so a pitcher is the most economical. We stayed for a week. The cabin and location is lovely.The owners are very responsive and kind. Its ALWAYS clean. Its a wonderful spot! Go
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Loved the river view and access. Tons of outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat customers, another great visit
As repeat vacationers, another great stay. Owners are amazing, great communication, and an overall great place to visit. Will be coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
The Three “C”
Cozy, Comfortable and Clean. Our 2 week stay was wonderful. We were able to relax and unplug from our crazy, fast-paced city living. Dale and Chio are the best hosts. We will be back, maybe for a ?month? 😀
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Weekend Away
Our stay on Cape Fear River was everything we needed. Serene river views, plenty of outdoor activities and all the solitude we needed for a peaceful weekend away from the city. While the home is rustic yet charming, the real stars of the show are the decks, patios, gazebo and floating dock. We spent so much time outside and enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very neat stay!
I booked this unit for our judges to stay in during a local horse show. Overall they were very happy and we look forward to booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Vacay
Our stay was very nice. We didn’t however have any kitchen towels or dishcloths or any hand towels for the bathrooms. We were supposed to clean before we left but found no cleaning supplies. I cleaned the best I could with paper towels and hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever
Fabulous place and host are the best!!!! Fishing it great! Just go visit there you'll find out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys week
All the men in the family husband, sons grandsons had a men’s vacation.. unfortunately, they didn’t catch any fish due to the hurricane and flooding, but they had a great time bonding.. My husband and I have stayed in the small cabin. My son loved it and said they were definitely go back!! The owner is awesome and very kind and informant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry J.

Bringing Back Family Time
We booked a Labor Day weekend getaway for my family to escape the electronics and enjoy eating dinners together. We are all so busy with our lives that dinners are all spread out. So a fishing weekend away at a cabin sounded great! We are 6 adults and require 4 bedrooms the listing states 4 bedrooms but 1 of the bedrooms is open and you have to walk through it to get to the master bedroom and to get to go up and down from 1st to 2nd floor because the stairs are right in the room, so there is no privacy it needs to be configured differently. There were little ants on the counters and table constantly so we mixed up some dish soap and apple cider vinegar in a cup to draw them to that while we were there. The outside could use regular power washing to eliminate all the bugs and cobwebs all over the windows, house, and decks. The house is quite a bit in on a long narrow dirt road, so it's best to have at least an SUV, especially if it rains as it did when we were there that dirt road became very slick, and no place to go if another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction. The grounds are beautiful, I feel they need to concentrate on the inside now and maybe all the owners can pool together and work on getting the road paved, as I know it had been flooded just before we got there from Hurricane Debby. The host was very nice answered every question I had, and was very polite. Regardless, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We loved it! Just a few discrepancies in the online instructions/fees compared to the ones on the fridge but we are definitely coming back! Would suggest a new sink stopper and some smaller spatulas, but overall well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
live a little
This place is so peaceful, clean we really enjoyed our visit and Chio and Dale are amazing can't wait to come back. The home was just wonderful the river is clean and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P., Whiteville N C

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We wanted peace and quite. And that is what we got. Loved the river and all the sounds of nature around. Definitely will be returning. I could see this as a twice a year stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Fishing Trip
Great river cabin. We all love to fish for big catfish and have always been successful. The river was muddy be cleared up during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view very relaxing
We spent three nights here and very much enjoyed our stay. I like the different lounging areas and the outdoor cooking area. There are also hotshot pits bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing/stress reliever
We had a great time, enjoying nature on the river. We look forward to staying again, fishing, cooking out, enjoying a cocktail by the fire. This was our fourth time staying at one of the properties there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
My friend and I wanted a quiet weekend away to just catch up and recharge. This cabin was perfect for that. A little weird that we needed to bring our own sheets and towels but we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This property is simply peaceful, from the ease of access to constant contact with the host!! Everything was perfect. A much needed getaway in a perfectly placed house in the woods on the river!! Nothing more serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rivah view
The property was amazing. Had a great time and was very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
Plenty of room inside and out. Loved the multiple decks looking out at the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property and house!
We stayed here for four nights and could not have been more pleased with both the property and the house! The house itself was large yet cozy with extensive decking to enjoy the river view. The many outdoor amenities were fabulous, such as the floating dock, grill, hot tub, fire pit, covered porch right at the water’s edge. We spent plenty of time just enjoying the serenity of the river. The owner was very respectful of our privacy and also responded to any inquiries we had within 5 to 10 minutes. Will definitely return and recommend this location to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Getaway
Room to have family altogether around the holidays just to enjoy time together play games, eat good food and enjoy the outdoors. Christmas tree was very pretty and a nice festive touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
If you're looking for a quiet and remote getaway near Fayetteville, this is perfect! The location is a bit out of the way but that's exactly what we wanted. The view of the river and outdoor amenities including hot tub, Cornhole, fire pit, and horse shoes were all we needed to keep us entertained during our five night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
This is our 2nd time staying at Rivahgetaway and we enjoyed every minute of our week. The house and property are awesome . It is peaceful and relaxing. Dale, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023