Family-friendly waterfront cabin with great views & canoes/kayaks. Pets welcome!

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Enjoy the river views - and no mosquitoes!

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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Luray, VA

Luray Caverns34 min drive
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park35 min drive
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah45 min drive
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room

1 Double Bed

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main Bedroom with Ensuite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We are thrilled to share our three bedroom, two bathroom waterfront cabin with friends old and new in this magical location on the banks of the majestic Shenandoah River, close to Shenandoah National Park. We offer free canoes and kayaks, two traditional smoker grills, an outstanding firepit and a screened in porch that is the envy of all our neighbors.

The property is perfect for a multigenerational vacation or for sharing the slow and peaceful life in the Shenandoah Valley with friends and family - furry or otherwise. EVERYTHING is provided, except food and ice. Enjoy grilling, fishing, tubing, and making S’mores around the firepit, or simply take in the view of the forest and river from our elevated deck and screened in porch. We provide the charcoal, kindling and starter. Alternatively, visit Luray Caverns, George Washington National Forest, Thornton Gap, Mary's Rock, Lake Arrowhead, or make a short detour to scenic Skyline Drive.

Canoes, kayaks and life vests are available on site for your use, for free. The lot is very flat and there is easy access to the river for the kayaks and canoes. Paddle up river and back down from the property, or head over to Shenandoah Outfitters 5 minutes away and get a river ride with the Pros.

Our cabin is equipped with central A/C and heating, washer, dryer, dishwasher, Keurig - even an electric can opener! Linens, towels, and all kitchenware are provided. We also provide free firewood and charcoal for the firepit and two charcoal grills.

This is a rural cabin so the Wifi is not quite as fast as you might be accustomed to, but we do make it available to our guests for free. Cell phone service is also spotty, depending on which carrier you have, but the Wifi is usually fast enough for messages and calls. There is also a landline you can use to dial in to virtual meetings.

The town of Luray, VA and all its associated amenities is only 12 miles, so if fast internet is required at any point during your trip you can head over to any one of the trendy establishments in Luray (Broad Porch Coffee is my favorite) and connect there.

Please note that you will need to climb lots of stairs to get into and out of the property. It's on a raised foundation as it was originally built on the river's flood zone.

Property manager

Cesar Amador

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Life vests MUST BE WORN when making use of canoes or kayaks.

If you bring a pet please clean up after them both inside (pet hair) and outside (pet poop!)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Warehouse Art Gallery and Car and Carriage Caravan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caverns Country Club and Massanutten Storybook Trail. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Luray, VA

What's nearby

Luray Caverns - 34 min drive
Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo - 35 min drive
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 35 min drive
Massanutten Storybook Trail - 39 min drive
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 45 min drive

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

Castle Vineyards - 36 min drive
Espresso Tech - 35 min drive
Po Green's - 44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly waterfront cabin with great views & canoes/kayaks. Pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family-friendly waterfront cabin with great views & canoes/kayaks. Pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly waterfront cabin with great views & canoes/kayaks. Pets welcome!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly waterfront cabin with great views & canoes/kayaks. Pets welcome! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shenandoah River and within 12 mi (20 km) of Luray Caverns and Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital. Warehouse Art Gallery and Car and Carriage Caravan Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Apr 6, 2024

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

Relaxing on the river

Small mouth fishing is great! Property was clean and had nice amenities. Would recommend the stay here for a family

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita R.

Dec 31, 2023

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

We had a great time!

The home is very nice and the view of the river is lovely. The cleaning lady was wonderful and she made sure we had enough linens.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 29, 2023

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

What a Relaxing and peaceful home!

We had our annual girls trip of mostly 50+ fun loving ladies here the first week of September 2023. The home was clean, had all the amenities we needed and the views were spectacular! The owner was hands down the best I've dealt with yet on quick communication and even stopped by at one point to address a previous concern. Enjoyed talking with him. As previously said, the views are spectacular and although we didn't get in the water, we so enjoyed lazy breakfasts on the screened in porch while watching others fish, paddle or tube in it. We did have some issues with the unusual locks to the outside porches and one of the door handle pieces kept falling off but he assured us that was on the to do list for renovations. Some minor scratches on the walls were also on his list. There were some cobwebs here and there on the porch but that's most likely from the many mature trees shading the property and providing an inviting home. I deal with the same on a daily basis on my shaded porch. FYI, double check GPS directions before starting off on exploring the area. We had a couple instances of Ggle maps taking us on some treacherous back roads instead of easier paths that affected some of our group with vertigo and height issues. Would 100% stay again in the future! Thanks again for some wonderful memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeana J.

Nov 24, 2023

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

Great time

Enjoyed the house. It was clean and roomy. Definitely recommend and would stay again. Only downside was it could of had more linens for 6 people. We had to wash towels every other day.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Nov 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Shenandoa valley

Beautiful location and outstanding accommodations. Need to work out the entry process as the keypad only works the deadbolt and not the doorknob which was also locked.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cesar Amador

I am a dad, amateur cook, dog lover and avid traveler. I'm a fan of water sports and fishing. I share the cabin with my wife, tween son and 15 lb. Chiweenie Ollie.

We live in Northern Virginia and get down to the cabin every other week for pleasure and at least once a week to restock and inspect.

Please check out our mountain property, The Lily Lodge, about 45 miles away at the beautiful Massanutten Resort: https://www.vrbo.com/pxe/feed/321.2758368.3330268

Why they chose this property

My wife and I both love the water and had been looking for a waterfront vacation home for two years - mostly in the wrong places! This spring, our neighbor bought a house down river on the Shenandoah, which turned us on to the Shenandoah Valley. The minute we set foot in the back (front?) yard of our cabin we knew it was the one.

There is something about the little brook that runs through the property, the fire pit, geese dancing in the river and the friendly kayakers waving as they float on by that really caught our attention.

What makes this property unique

Not only is the actual lot beautiful, the location is really unbeatable. It feels remote and you're surrounded by nature, but it's close enough to amenities that a 15 minute ride can have you sipping wine at the Valley Cork in Luray, a 30 minute drive puts you at Muse Vineyards in Woodstock. In 40 minutes you're in Harrisonburg - a vibrant college town of 50k people, or in Washington, VA - home of the famous Inn.

The lot itself is flat and reasonably private. It's wide enough that while you can see the neighbors to your left while sitting in the yard, they are far enough away as to not be intrusive. On the right the property is separated from the other neighbors by shrubbery and hedges, so you won't even notice they're there.