Fiddlers Roost
Upper entrance with the glass door leading upstairs.
Guest guide
Digital Guide Book
Tap a topic below for Wi‑Fi, check-in, house tips, and local favorites. Download the PDF anytime to keep offline or save to your phone.
Welcome from Brian & Heather
We’re thrilled you chose Appalachian Lofts. Use this guide for the essentials—then explore Galax at your own pace.
Check-in & checkout
Private entrances for each loft—codes are in your booking messages.
Check-in
Anytime from 4:00 PM on arrival day
Checkout
By 10:00 AM
Touch the logo on the door lock to wake it, enter your code, then press #.
Reach out anytime if you have issues or need anything during your stay.
Wi‑Fi
Connect once, then you’re set for the whole stay.
Guest network
Network
appalachian lofts
Password
newriver
Finding your loft
Three private entrances at the same address.
Blue Ridge Haven
Main-level entrance behind the gray wooden slats on the porch.
New River Hideaway
Entrance on the large main front deck.
Extra parking is below the main front deck, behind the gray house. Pull forward as far as you can so others can pass. Tell us if your group has more than one vehicle.
Things to know
Quick house tips while you’re here.
Trash
- Bins are down the walkway, below the front deck.
- Extra liners are under the kitchen sink.
- Stays of 5+ days: put bagged trash at the end of the driveway Tuesday night for Wednesday pickup.
Extra bedding
- Extra sheets, blankets, and pillows for sofa beds are in the closets.
- Blue Ridge Haven extras are in the bathroom storage cabinet.
Heat & A/C
- Fiddlers Roost: thermostat on the wall left of the kitchen entrance.
- Blue Ridge Haven & New River Hideaway: remotes in bedroom and living room. Keep both on the same mode (both Heat or both Cool)—they cannot run opposite modes at once.
TV & streaming
- Open the live TV guide with the left arrow on the remote.
- Smart TVs include Netflix and Amazon Prime Video—log into your accounts, then log out before you leave.
Bikes & snacks
- Ask ahead for complimentary bikes and helmets (New River Trail or downtown).
- Basement bike storage with a security lock and EV bike hookups.
- Help yourself to coffee pods, snacks, and waters in the fridge.
Things to do
Trail days, parkway views, and downtown music—start here.
New River Trail
About a 10-minute walk
A 57-mile rail-trail along the historic New River—easy riding from town.
Blue Ridge Parkway
About 7 miles
Scenic overlooks and wildlife along 469 miles of parkway.
Historic Rex Theater
About a 5-minute walk
Live music venue and home of Blue Ridge Backroads Live weekly radio.
New River
About 5 miles
Paddling, hiking, fishing, and tubing on one of the world’s oldest rivers.
Grayson Highlands State Park
About 41 miles
Views, picnics, camping, and wild ponies.
Eat & drink
Local plates, coffee, and a river steakhouse when you want a drive.
Eateries
Creek Bottom Brewery
Less than a mile
Local beers, wood-fired pizza, burgers, pulled pork, and live music.
RJ’s Pizza & Subs
About 2.5 miles
Local favorite for pizza, subs, salads, and pasta.
County Line Cafe
About 2.2 miles
Comfort-food breakfast and casual lunch plates.
Dairy Bar
About 1 mile
Drive-in baskets, milkshakes, and sundaes.
Cafes & bars
Briar Patch Cafe
About a 7-minute walk
Coffee in a bright space—great for morning catch-ups.
Grounded Coffee
About a 3-minute walk
Coffee and tea in an old bank building with outdoor seating.
Macado’s
About a 5-minute walk
Full-service bar and food in the old Galax Post Office.
Fries Dam Steakhouse
About 8.5 miles
River setting with steaks, shrimp, and a full bar.
Shopping & markets
Briar Patch Marketplace
Local antique store, cafe, and coffee shop.
Downtown Galax
Antiques, boutiques, cafes, music shops, and bakeries.
Harmon’s Western Store
Western boots and apparel plus a local history museum.
Barr’s Fiddle Shop
Family-owned music store for strings, books, CDs, and instruments.
Supermarkets
Friendly reminders
- No smoking — use outdoor areas if needed.
- No pets — we keep the property allergy-friendly.
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM out of respect for neighbors.
- No parties or large gatherings.
- Park carefully so others can pass; tell us about extra vehicles.
Emergency info
For true emergencies, dial 911 first.
Emergency
Dial 911
Hospital
200 Hospital Drive
Fire department
300 W Grayson St
Police
353 N Main St
Nearest pharmacy
100 Meadow St
- New River Hideaway: first aid kit in the foyer closet; fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
- Fiddlers Roost: first aid kit and fire extinguisher in the kitchen closet.
- Blue Ridge Haven: first aid kit and fire extinguisher in the kitchen closet.
Before you go
A short list so the next guests find the loft ready.
- 1Load the dishwasher
- 2Turn out all lights
- 3Leave used towels in the bathtub
- 4Close windows and lock the door
- 5Double-check for personal items
- 6Leave trash in the trash can
We hope you’ll come back soon—and if you enjoyed your stay, a review on Airbnb or VRBO means the world to us.
Save the PDF
Download the full digital guide book for offline use, or open it and add it to your phone’s home screen.
Keep a copy on your phone for offline Wi‑Fi, check-in details, and local tips—especially useful if cell service dips on the trail.
Save to Home Screen
- Tap Download PDF (or Open PDF).
- In Safari: tap Share → Add to Home Screen.
- On Android Chrome: open the PDF, then use the menu to download or add a shortcut.