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On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!

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Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Miscellaneous
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!

Escape to The River House in the Shenandoah River Valley.

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with nature and loved ones at The River House, nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah River Valley.

Start your day with a cup of coffee while watching wildlife along the river. Listen to the soothing flow of water and the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze. With the Massanutten Mountain range in the distance, you’ll be inspired to plan your next hike. The river is right at your feet—whether you want to relax and watch it flow by or jump in for a refreshing dip, it’s all yours to enjoy. Lounge on the porch, read a book, and breathe in the fresh, mountain air.

As evening falls, the firepit is ready to help you make memories—roast marshmallows and savor s’mores under the starry sky. The moon glistens on the river while the sound of locusts fills the air. Gather with friends and family around the fire to relax and share stories.

At The River House, we’ve thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible.

Come, make yourself at home, and let us share our little slice of riverfront paradise with you.

Located just two hours west of Washington, DC, in beautiful Luray, Virginia.
Keywords: River House Luray Water Waterfront Tubing Firepit Family Hiking Outfitters View Waterview Mountains

Property manager

Anne Ulrich

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Luray Caverns - 36 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Massanutten Storybook Trail - 37 min drive - 23.3 km
  • The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 37 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 37 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 44 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Vineyards - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Tech - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Hazard Mill Kitchen - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Po Green's - ‬47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug! located?

This family-friendly Luray cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

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On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Bookcation 2024

We had a wonderful stay again! The house was clean, comfortable, and peaceful. We watched the water and the birds while cozied up on the porch with tea and books. A lovely little vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect

Perfect place to stay and enjoy the river!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Birthday Fishing Celebration

The River House was the perfect choice for our birthday trip. Although the river was high and grounds a bit soggy from recent rains the weather was gorgeous for our hiking and fishing. We truly appreciated all the local info provided by the host, Very clean, well maintained, comfy beds.5
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

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

Peaceful river

Our family of 4 enjoyed this river house. We loved that the house is so close to the river. It was perfect. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah E.

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

Peaceful Stay

We were in the area to visit the National Park, and this was a great spot to return to and unwind after spending the day hiking. We loved the quiet spot along the river, the fire pit, the kayaks. A great family vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lily P.

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

Amazing place

This cabin has everything we needed, is clean, peaceful, near the river, and communication with the owner was fast and accurate. We definitely come back on fall. I extremely recommend this to anyone needs a relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect

Perfect place for a family to enjoy the river and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Excellent view

We LOVED our stay at the River House! Can’t beat the view, just amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

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

Ten out of Ten

I've stayed at about 15 riverfront places near Luray. This one was the best. No issues whatsoever and best brush free river frontage for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny K.

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

Great time

The house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and clean. It was great waking up to the views of the river and mountains. Just a short drive to Luray caverns. The host was very responsive and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Amazing stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and well stocked. All of the amenities listed were available. The location is amazing! The river and property were awesome. Every meal we were able to eat on the screened in porch and enjoy our time outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Home away from home

This was our 2nd stay at the River House, our now Anniversary favorite. Awesome place to get away and unwind. Always clean and has everything you need. All you need to bring is food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond A.

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

River House

Location perfect, beautiful. House clean and neat inside outside needs power washing. Great first exposure to the Shenandoah.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

GARY H.

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

The River House

This was our second visit to The River House and we had a great get away. The house is well equipped with all you need. Anne is very gracious and quick to respond to questions. This is a good choice for a very relaxing adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie S.

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

An amazing house on the river

This was the perfect place to spend a long weekend. The host was great, and answered all our questions quickly. The house was clean and well stocked. The house is on a great stretch of the Shenandoah river. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

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

River house

We had a wonderful stay! View of the river is breathtaking. We were outside playing games or enjoying the fire pit the entire time. We will be back! We loved the deck and the screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

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

great!

Outstandin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Rapids Entertainment

Beautiful place with plenty of room outside for spreading out. Fishing was good and listening to the rapids and betting if the next person will make it thru without getting stuck was quite entertaining. House was very well stocked, only need your clothes and food. Would definitely stay there again, right on the river!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Anne’s house was the perfect getaway for my family. We lived on the screened in porch and just loved sitting out there and watching the river go by. The kayaks and tubes gave us some fun water activities. The kitchen had all the supplies we needed and there was an expansive living room for our toddler to play in safely. I highly recommend and we’d like to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mats O.

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

We're coming back!

We had a wonderful stay at the river house! We were between many similar properties and we chose this one based on all the great reviews and they did not lead us astray. It's a wonderfully spacious place, well stocked and just really tranquil. The owners also went above and beyond when there was a brief power outage, beyond having all the necessities available at the house in case of an outage they also gave us a refund, which was not necessary but very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing!

My husband and I stayed here in May of 2024 to celebrate our anniversary, and this location did not disappoint. The house sits near one end of the road, so we didn't experience any traffic during our visit. We were able to relax in the peace and quiet while enjoying the beautiful views of the river. All the basic amenities were provided so we only needed to bring our food/spices, drinks, and personal belongings. We brought our own games with us, but there were plenty available to choose from. Our dog loved stretching his legs and chasing his ball in the big yard. There's also a shelf with books to read that visitors can trade their own books for (such a cool idea). The owner was very responsive and easy to reach. This is definitely a place we would like to revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Relaxing at the River House

The River House was everything we hoped for and so much more. Imagine waking to the sounds of birds and water flowing in the river right outside your door. Bring your food and enjoy communing with nature. The hot tub was great after a day tubing or hiking. The fire pit prompted stories and subsequent laughter. And the best part was watching our grandsons play and explore and not even miss their electronic devices! On the drive home, the boys said, "can we come back again next year?". Absolutely!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ros H., Reading, United Kingdom

Can't beat it

We booked this property as part of a 4 week tour of the East of the US and it was absolutely perfect. I cannot fault the house, the location and the welcome. Sitting beside the river in the evening was such a delight and seeing the wildlife on the river was amazing. The house is spotless, and comfortable. We found we could walk for 20 mins upstream to the launch point and put our tubes in the water and float back down stream to the house - about a 40 min trip- divine! I would happily go back again. There is also a delightful cinema in the town - check out the different screen rooms all themed. I have to say seeing 6 bears on our trip (after none in Canada) really made the trip for me.

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Secluded retreat!

This home has a fantastic location. Very secluded from others with excellent river views/access and lots of yard space to play. We enjoyed all the outdoor amenities: fire pit, games, Kayaks, etc. We loved fishing from the concrete access which had wonderful shade - could’ve sat there all day. The house was well stocked with lots of things you might need (even some toiletries,detergent, soap, etc that you don’t often find at rental houses). Communication with the owner was great. You should be aware that it is a good 25-30 mins to town for any groceries etc and that the last stretch to the property is gravel road. This is not a problem if you plan ahead. My only critique is the carpets could use a thorough cleaning or update. However this was by no means a detriment to our stay. We would gladly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Stay, with Caveats

My family has been vacationing in Luray since I was a child; we LOVE the area! We had a nice stay (loved the space, all of the board games, a beautiful view), but did have some issues. 1. The pictures in the listing showed a hammock. It sounds like such a silly thing, but we always stay in a rental with a hammock because it's my husband's favorite thing! We found out once we got to the rental that the hammock was damaged last year and never replaced, but the listing pictures were not updated. We should have asked in advance. 2. Temperature. Upon arrival, we learned that the house must be set at 71 degrees or warmer in the summer. Not a big deal, but it was set at 66 degrees when we arrived - make sure you check the thermostat upon arrival so that you don't get charged for an HVAC callout if the unit freezes! Also, while the living room was very comfortable, the bedrooms got considerably warmer during the night - you may want to leave the doors open. 3. Cleanliness/Safety: We noticed small cleanliness issues during our stay - cobwebs near the game table, an old contact lens on the living room floor, etc. We're not super picky about cleanliness, so this wasn't a bother. But, when we were packing up on our final day, we found a prescription pill under the bed my daughter slept in. My daughter is old enough that it wouldn't have been a dangerous situation for us, but I hate to think of what could have happened if a small child had found it! An unfortunate end to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023