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Escape to the Mountains of VA with RiverSong
River Song Chalet
House & General FAQs
General Info
General Info
Q: How Far is It From....
Charlottesville - 50 minutes A Grocery Store - ~20 minutes
Skyline Drive Entrance - 35 minutes Gas/Convenience Store - ~10 minutes
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and see the distance from the property
Q: Are Pets Allowed?
A: YES, with a $50 per pet fee. Unapproved pets are subject to a $150 penalty, so please let us know if you are bringing a furry friend. Click Here for info about bringing your pet.
Q: Where should I go for Groceries/Food/Attractions?
A: Please Click Here to be taken to the appropriate page
House Info
House Info
Q: Do I need to bring sheets & towels?
A: No! As of January 2026, we are able to provide sheets, blankets, and towels once more!
Q: Do I need to bring paper products? (Toilet paper & Paper towels)
A: Maybe. We supply a starter amount of each, which should be plenty for a 2-3 night stay. If you have a longer stay, or a large number of people, plan to bring or buy some
Q: Is there a Keurig or traditional drip coffee maker?
A: It is a traditional drip coffee maker. We supply filters. Please bring your own coffee & cream/sugar
Q: Do you have a blender?
A: No, sorry! Please bring your own if you'd like to enjoy frozen beverages
Q: How's the kitchen? Anything I should bring?
A: We take pride in having a decently equipped kitchen! However, if you plan to cook a lot, I usually recommend bringing your favorite sharp knife (we have plenty of knives, but I cannot speak to their sharpness at any given time), and maybe a favorite frying pan. We do have measuring cups, casserole dishes, a can opener, and pots & pans of various sizes. We do NOT have a slow cooker.
Q: Is there a washer & dryer?
A: Yes! Please bring your own laundry detergent
Technology/Communication Info
Tech/Wifi Info
Q: Is there Wifi?
A: YES! As of January 2026, we are thrilled to offer high-speed fiber optic internet provided by Firefly!
Q: Is there cell service?
A: Generally, there is not cell service, although Verizon phones have been known to be able to send & receive texts.
Q: Is there a landline phone?
A: No, we have removed the landline now that we have fast internet!
Q: Is there cable?
A: No, but the TV is a smart Roku television for your enjoyment
Q: Is there a DVD player?
A: Yes, there is a DVD/BluRay player connected to the TV, as well as a selection of DVDs
The Great Outdoors
Great Outdoors
Q: Do you have a grill?
A: Yes! There is a charcoal grill on the back patio. Please bring your own charcoal
Q: Is there a firepit I can use?
A: Yes! There is big firepit in the back yard
Q: Where can I get firewood?
A: We supply firewood for the fire pit on-site. There is a donation jar to help offset the cost - we appreciate anything you are able to contribute!
Q: Do you supply camp chairs?
A: We do have some folding outdoor camp chairs, but they seem to come and go throughout the months, so consider bringing your own.
Q: Do you supply marshmallow sticks/skewers?
A: We tried, but they were constantly breaking and/or going missing. Please bring your own!
Q: Where can I hike and/or fish?
A: Please Click Here to be taken to the correct section of the website
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