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

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River side of the cabin!
Come and let the river drift your problems away! Come and enjoy the Rivah!
Have a fresh brewed cup of coffee, watch and hear nature wake all your senses up
Soak while watching the river!
Gazebo and patio by the river.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, NC
  • Cape Fear River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lu Mil Vineyard
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • White Lake Water Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Lumberton, NC (LBT-Lumberton Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 7 should be monitored at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Pet fee applies per pet per stay. Contact us!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our cabin is a nonsmoking environment.
Our property is for paying guests only. Base rent is for 4 each guest is $10 per day per guest. Any additional guests or pets contact us.
Smoking is not allowed in the cabin.You may smoke outside in designated area.If smoking is detected your deposit will be forfeited.
Our driveway is for passenger vehicles only. We have a designated area for trailers. Contact us for questions.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lu Mil Vineyard and Cape Fear Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jones Lake State Park and Singletary Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elizabethtown, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear River - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lu Mil Vineyard - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bladen County Courthouse - 22 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Cape Fear Winery - 26 min drive - 19.4 km
  • White Lake Water Park - 28 min drive - 23.1 km

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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 270 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EJ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place excited my expectations
I will definitely be back amazing place. very professional ppl
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ball Family Hunting Trip
The RivaGeyAway was a great place to stay for our family hunting trip in the Bladen County area. It was comfortable for the 7 of us and our two dogs. The river is right out the back door and the setting is very quiet and peaceful. Hot tub was a hit with the younger of our crowd. It was a bit chilly at night outside so we didn’t use the outdoor lounge spaces as much but there are plenty there to use. Cabin was clean and spacious. Dale and his wife were very friendly and accommodating. Definetly recommend for anyone looking to get away to the woods !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Lisa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Angie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Cameron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rivah view
The property was amazing. Had a great time and was very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Omar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint stay
Nice river stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We very much enjoyed our time at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Private, quiet, and well setup place to take a relaxing vacation.
Property was very nice and everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin On Cape Fear
Great property. We would love to do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place
An amazing place. Would be perfect for a family get together. Peaceful and absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

This is our go to vacation spot every year, if possible!
Love love love this place! All the amenities are great, the owners are fantastic. We look forward to coming here every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin
Awesome location on the river. Large cabin with plenty of outside deck room. Private and able to fish all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by Dale Bollinger and Rocio Bollinger

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Hi my name is Dale Bollinger. I am a life long resident of Bladen County. I spend my life with my wonderful wife Rocio and our daughter Amanda Belle. I love nature and the river which led me to acquiring this property several years ago. Our cabin was fully renovated by us over the last few years. We are still adding new features yearly to our property.

Why they chose this property

I love fishing and this cabin by the Cape Fear allowed me to spend time doing the things I enjoy most.

What makes this property unique

The ever changing views of the foliage that surrounds the cabin and the Cape Fear River and the serenity of the area. Watching the multitude of wild life. Fishing a few feet away.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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