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LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!

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A river with clear water, surrounded by rocky shore and leaf-covered banks.
A room with wicker furniture, a dining table, and a blue side table.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch and a fenced deck area.
A covered porch with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa. There is a ceiling fan, a potted plant, and a decorative wall hanging.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Luray, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Luray

With a stay at this cottage in Luray, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Luray Caverns and Shenandoah River. .This cottage is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Shenandoah National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from George Washington National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luray Caverns - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Shenandoah National Park - 18 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 27 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪West Main Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!

Riverfront Cottage Rental is located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Our newly remodeled cottage is conveniently located in the middle of several popular attractions which are: Luray Caverns, Skyline Caverns, Luray Caverns Country Club, Cooter’s Place, Luray Zoo, Endless Caverns, Shenvalee Golf Resort and the New Market Battlefield.
Enjoy the best of both worlds at our newly remodeled cottage with great river and mountain views and awesome amenities. From the moment you step inside you will be delighted with the layout, great views and attention to detail. The living room offers a large flat screen TV, fireplace plus river views from every window. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen for all your meals. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a wall mounted TV and a nice relaxing view of the river!! The second bedroom has a queen size bed with another wall mounted flat screen TV. The cottage offers a full bath with shower. The screened patio offers comfortable seating and river views. Outside there are two fire pits located on each side of the cottage with plenty of seating including a hammock to enjoy the evening sunset!! The amenities coupled with the beautiful interior are sure to please and will become a place you will want to return to year after year.
The Shenandoah River is great for boating and fishing for catfish, trout, bass and perch just to name a few. With easy access to the river it makes the area in general perfect for nature lovers, hikers and simply ideal for families looking to experience and create cottage memories in these quiet, relaxing and natural surroundings.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please bag up trash and put in trash can outside, no loose trash please!!!

Make sure if pet was allowed and paid for , please cleanup after your pet and don’t let on furniture unless you brought blanket for them to lay on!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please make sure all wet clothes, water equipment, etc. are left outside and not in the cottage.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Cottage

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LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice, we loved sitting on the screened in porch watching all the beautiful birds and listening to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and cozy spot on the river. We loved or family meals, games, coffee and birdwatching on the screened in deck. The bald eagle sightings were a special treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful stay

Very relaxing, very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Great stay in a cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay here. The setting was beautiful and the cottage was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great Family GetAway

Our family loves this cabin on the river, we are a repeat customer and will continue to visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great Stay

Great House near the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Great river location

We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent most of our time at the river or on the screened in porch. Appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage upon our arrival. Our second stay there and most likely will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Enjoyable

House was lovely. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keith i.

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

Clean and convenient

I will definitely stay here again. Very clean and easy access to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great little getaway on the river

Had a great time and the cottage was wonderful ! Clean,great location and had everything you need 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Riverfront relaxation

Small, but well appointed cottage with a great screened porch overlooking the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and restful as always, my partner took the opportunity to learn to fly fish and he caught some nice bass. I enjoyed lounging in the screened-in porch and reading. Location is convenient to Luray and Shenandoah NP
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. All rooms comfortable. Love proximity to river and location way down the lane. We can see ourselves returning. So easy to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute little house on the river! Great access for fly fishing. As noted, no wifi so great for disconnecting. Great fire pits. We had a wonderful time. The screen porch looking over the river is a wonderful place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

The proximity of the back porch to the river was wonderful. The property was clean and the setting was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua O.

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

Excellent getaway!

My family and I stayed here and had an incredible time! The house was perfect, the river access was amazing and the owner was very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Relaxed at the Riverfront Cottage

This quiet stay was just what we needed! Your access to the river was perfect for our pups to swim and get their feet wet. Thank you for the cleanliness and well-stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

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

Sweet Waterfront Getaway

Great weekend getaway off the grid! Property was just as described in listing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Thank you so much for our wonderful getaway where we truly unplugged. Our pup Buster loved it as well. We loved the quiet and our hiking adventures in the National park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

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

Nice little getaway

Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen well stocked. Owner was very responsive. The location on the river was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Labor Day Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay. Cute little place at a great location. We had such a relaxing weekend in the water floating and fishing. Perfect screened in porch for morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

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

Weekend Get Away

Nice sized weekend get away for you and your partner. Excellent fire pit that faced the river and porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

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

Weekend Getaway

The cottage was a good size and comfortable for me and my wife and two dogs. The water is very close and accessible and was clear as a mountain stream while we were there.Only addition could be a better entertainment system with WIFI.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

River house

Cottage was perfect for us. Bed were comfortable, kitchen well stocked with necessities, very clean. Loved the back porch and river .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023