Rated number 1 in Hot Springs by tripadvisor !!

RiverDance is a captivating blend of the best in a traditional Vacation Rental and an upscale Bed and Breakfast. As our guests, nestled on a quiet mountainside, high above the river, you will find your home away from home. Experience the outdoors at its best, day or night, from our Carolina Porch with its barn board fireplace Relax in front of the massive Arts and Crafts fireplace in the inviting great room, and rest comfortably in your own private quarters.

For your convenience a full service kitchen, laundry and WiFi are available. Whether it's a family gathering, a special event, a get away weekend, wanting to experiencing the great outdoors or just relaxing, RiverDance has it all.

Bear River Lodge

Bear River Lodge



Bear River Lodge Bear River Lodge RiverDance is part of Bear River Lodge. Bear River Lodge features a variety of amenties that traditional vacation cabins simply can't compete with. First, the lodge itself offers a beautiful gathering place for family outings: Gather by the firepit to enjoy the crackling fire, sit on the back patio and listen to the Big Laurel River passing by. Enjoy the lodge itself with it's ample space, massive fireplace, pocket kitchen and comfy seating areas.

Got a yen to fly fish? Bear River Lodge features over three miles of private trout stream for your enjoyment. In addition to having a "National Heritage" Trout Stream right outside our gates. The French Broad River, just a few miles away, is a ideal place to go after small mouth bass !!

Bear River Lodge

Mountain Winter Escape


RiverDance is a great place to leave the world behind while enjoying the warmth of a cozy fire, taking in a good book, or exploring the quaint towns of Madison County. If skiing or tubing is your fancy Wolf Laurel is within 35 minutes, so bundle up for some fun in the snow.

We are running two specials in January and February,so the choice is yours. You can have a memorable stay for four days for the price of three or you can stay Monday through Thursday for 90.00 per night. These offers cannot be combined. RiverDance is truly beautiful any time of the year.

At RiverDance all of February is Valentines Day complete with a signature box of chocolates from "Crumbs and Cream". It would be the perfect time to reward your sweetheart with a luxurious in-house massage.

RIVERDANCE GIFT CERTIFICATES: A mountain escape that gives the best of a vacation rental and bed and breakfast experience. Who could ask for a more thoughtful gift!


Our Story

Our journey to the breathtaking mountains of the Carolina's began over a decade ago, and it is a dream come true. It was time to get away from the cold and fast pace of the Mid-West and create our year round Timber Frame home. We live in RiverDance full-time and are looking forward to having you as our guest. The idea from the start was to share RiverDance with others who want to venture out and explore all that Western North Carolina has to offer.

MidgeGet a smidge of Midge at RiverDance

Callie and Dave Wellendorf
(847) 809-3098 or email wellendorfcallie@yahoo.com

We are currently setup to take payment with both checks and credit cards.


If you are ever headed to the SW side of Michigan for vacation, please take a look at our original vacation rental, Cottage In The Woods, a great place to spend a wonderful beach vacation on Lake Michigan.

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