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Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River

Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River

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View of river from the porch in the spring
Fall view of river from front porch

Overview of Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Front Royal, VA
  • Popular LocationSkyline Caverns6 min drive
  • Popular LocationShenandoah River State Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park19 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River

This rustic authentic log cabin allows for the peaceful tranquility of the mountains or a home base for a variety of activities both local and nearby. A spacious family room with a flat screen television with DVD player, two bedrooms each with a queen beds, and one full bath make this cabin a perfect getaway for up to four guests. There is a fully equipped kitchen including microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, and dishwasher. The cabin has both central heating and air conditioning for multi-season rental opportunities. An outdoor stone fireplace with a picnic table are located near the driveway in back of the cabin. River access is made by a long gradual walk along the ridge down to the river’s edge. There is no dock for swimming and fishing so it can be a little challenging due to height of the bank, brush on the banks and trees to gain access to the river.
Your home away from home – The perfect retreat!
• Minimum two night stay
• Minimum three night requirement for following holiday weekends: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
• Week rentals can not be Saturday to Saturday
• Check-in: Anytime after 3 pm Check-out – By 11 am
Based upon availability, early and/or late check out can be arranged.
• WiFi is available through DSL service
• Firewood provided from Sept 1 to April 1 for one fire per night
• DOG FRIENDLY ONLY- $75.00/dog/stay. Additional details will be provided upon reservation: >• Unless previously confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice
* Please note, outside camping is not allowed without written approval from the property manager
* Maximum number of overnight guests on the property is 4 people due to county health department regulations.

Our cabin is in the woods and you may encounter many types of wildlife and insects during your visit. We will not refund any payment due to these encounters outside or inside the cabin. Our cabin is serviced on a regular basis by an exterminator. If you are uncomfortable with this situation and choose to cancel your reservation upon the receipt of this notice, a full refund will be made.

Riverview cabin is located on a gated private gravel driveway which is 7 miles from Front Royal, VA. The cabin is three miles from the Shenandoah State Park and five miles from the northern entrance of the Skyline Drive of the Shenandoah National Park. Many of our guests enjoy local hiking, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking and wine tasting at one of the thirty wineries within 30 miles of the cabin.

Property manager

John McLarin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Front Royal

Located in Front Royal, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Secret Passage Ranch and Natural Art Garden Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Front Royal, VA

What's nearby

  • Skyline Caverns - 6 min drive
  • Shenandoah River State Park - 7 min drive
  • Glen Manor Vineyards - 14 min drive
  • Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - 17 min drive
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spelunker's - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Wendy's - 13 min drive
  • Melting Pot Pizza - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

tony k., Greencastle, Pa.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Cabin
This is a nice cabin overlooking the river. It is very peaceful even considering nearby railroad. We didn't have much of a chance to enjoy the property because it rained most of the time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cabin
My wife and I stay in cabins often and this is by far one of the tops cabins we have ever been in. Overlooks the river from many view points, including the front porch. Easy parking, great fire pit, and it actually had a yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We loved the seclusion of this cabin - easy to get to but it was far enough away from other cabins on the property to feel like we were by ourselves. Very cozy and we loved the fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and serenity
This is a very well appointed cabin. It has a nice rustic feel, is very comfortable and very nicely located. It is secluded and has a nice open area and welcoming feel. R stone wood burning fireplace give a real sense of nostalgia and is a really excellent smenity. The cabin is just outside of the town of Front Royal, with easy access to national and state parks. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L., Port Republic, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Privacy
This property was as advertised. It is rustic but clean with up to date amenities. We especially appreciated the remote feel of the property while still being close to town. I removed 1 star for cleanliness because we had to clean the fireplace before using and we felt the coffee maker needed cleaning before we would use it. A quick run to town for vinegar allowed us to easily clean it up. Also, kitchen plates, utensils and flatware were fine but the commonly used pans were not. All in all, highly recommended if you like rustic feel with privacy in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by John McLarin

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Why they chose this property

Location, location, Location- Our cabin is the perfect home base for all your outdoor activities and adventures in the Shenandoah Valley. Our log cabin is secluded and built on a 100 foot cliff above the Shenandoah River with 35 acres of privacy. The Shenandoah River State Park and the Skyline Drive northern entrance are both only a ten minutes drive. The newly built Canopy Tours zip line was just open in the summer of 2014 which takes over 3 hour to complete. If you’re more interested in water activities; swimming, fishing or boating is all just a walk or 10 minute ride. There are over 30 wineries within 30 minutes of our cabin with new ones opening every year. We hope you will choose our home base for a memorable getaway.

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English

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