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

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Luray, VA
  • Popular LocationLuray Caverns34 min drive
  • Popular LocationYogi Bear's Jellystone Park35 min drive
  • Popular LocationMassanutten Storybook Trail39 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)112 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The home is very nice and the view of the river is lovely. The cleaning lady was wonderful and she made sure we had enou...
Juanita R.
Dec 31, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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
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

Property is also known as

The River Lily Cabin on the Shenandoah River
Cozy riverfront cabin on the Shenandoah Luray
River Front Cabin on the Sourh Fork of the Shenandoah.
Cozy riverfront cabin on the Shenandoah Private vacation home

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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What's nearby

  • Luray Caverns - 34 min drive
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 35 min drive
  • Massanutten Storybook Trail - 39 min drive
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 45 min drive
  • Skyland - 60 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hollie T.

Scenic spot on the river
The views from the property are amazing. The location on the river for fishing and kayaking was convenient. Very responsive owner when issues arose, he brought new grill and coffeemaker during our stay. The house is a 20 minute drive from Luray. While the inside was clean the outside is in need of some TLC, especially the porch screens.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, well equipped home.
Everything was lovely. Cabin clean and well supplied. Many nice outdoor features; canoes, kyaks, bags game, large fire pit with ample firewood, wagon to transport firewood. Listing is a bit misleading indicating there is a hot tub. There is no hot tub, only bath tub in bathroom. Other than that everything is terrific!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away from it all!
What a wonderful time we had! The house was super clean at check in, great set-up, lots of items to use, such as cookware, towels, games, just everything! The canoes were fun, fishing was nice and quiet, fire pit was cozy, and the beds are super comfortable! The stairs going up and down are a key point, pack smaller, lighter bags to make it easier, my in-laws just took it nice and slow. Close to Luray and Skyland resort. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
My husband and i stayed with a few friends and our dogs and had the absolute best time! Great location, super clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
Excellent location right on the river. The hosts provided everything we could possibly need to enjoy our stay from kayaks to kitchen utensils. Our family loved the screened porch and deck. We hope to come back again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time and Relaxation
The river was amazing and made this our best vacation yet. We enjoyed having the fire pit right down by the water. The house was perfect for relaxing during the morning and night hours. The kids enjoyed having the stand-up shower and soaker tub. The kitchen was spacious for cooking and the whole home had more than enough space for a group of 8. The screened in porch was great for relaxing after cleaning up from river fun and enjoying a drink. Many of us kayaked for the first time and we were even able to get one of the teens to pick up a new hobby. The river is a great opportunity to learn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Amazing stay, with a great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house on the river!
The house was great!!! -AC worked great -Beds very comfortable -Plenty of wood for fire -Screened in porch was awesome -Kitchen was plenty big enough to cook and properly supplied Only negative was the internet (very slow) however Cesar put this in the description so it wasn’t expected to be good, just that if you’re planning on trying to work it will be very difficult. But can’t say enough on how great the house was, did a dads trip with six grown men and had plenty of space to stretch out and had a great time! We tubed all 3 days we were there. First day we put in at the boat ramp about a mile up the road the next 2 days we put in at bealers ferry boat ramp which is about a 3-4 hour float and floated right down to the house. Never had to contact Cesar while we there being that everything went great!! He also has kayaks on the property which was a lot of fun too. No complaints at all, we will be back again next year. Thanks again, Cesar!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Nice place to unwind for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
Group of us go every year for a guys weekend. This was the perfect spot. A lot of options for tubing. The property was good for games in the yard. The house was perfect for our group. Plenty of room and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place by the Shenandoah River
This was a nice home by the water with a nice fire pit and chairs right next to the water. 3 kayaks and 2 canoes were available to use. The house was nicely decorated and comfortable and had a well stocked kitchen with supplies. I'd recommend it and would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend to unwind
We had an amazing stay here. My husband, our three kids (7,6,3) and my parents were able to come for a long weekend. We enjoyed spending time on the water, sitting by the campfire and even got some hiking in! Would totally come again. The house had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
River Lily was clean and perfect for our pre weekend get away for a friends wedding. The property had all essential items needed for cooking, kayaking, grilling, and to make a campfire. For property is also only 20 minutes away from a Walmart incase anything is needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations!
We were a group of 6 adults and 2 pups. We LOVED the property. The pictures are accurate but upon arrival we were still pleasantly surprised with the living spaces, bedrooms and kitchen. The kitchen is well-stocked (to the point that we were surprised.) All guests commented that the beds were super comfy. Our favorite part of the house was the back porch. Aside from the house, the yard is awesome! We used the canoes and kayaks and loved that we could just hop right into the river. My pups loved playing in the river as well and from what we could see around us, it never got deeper than 3-4 feet and the water was really clear. The river along with the firepit, hammock, grills and cornhole sets make it that you don't really have to leave property because there is so much to enjoy. Some things to consider, that did NOT negatively impact our trip at all: 1) you are around 25 minutes from stores, 2) the wifi is not great but that is mentioned in the listing 3) there were some bugs in the screened in porch but, it wasn't a big deal and we expected nature to be nature. 4) the living room couch is a bit worn and one recliner doesn't open but the couch is still very comfortable We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult Family Vacation
The property is on a beautiful setting next to the Shenandoah River. It is a commitment to driving 15-20 minutes to groceries etc. A very casual home, beds were comfortable and the screen porch was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place on the river. Spacious. Comfortable everything. Everything was as advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
A comfortably appointed house with a beautiful backyard. Screened porch is amazing. Beds were very comfortable. Appreciated the washer/dryer. Especially appreciated the easy communication with the owner when we all fell sick on vacation and weren’t sure whether we should stay or go. They were very understanding and accommodating. We were traveling with small children and that can be unpredictable. I look forward to returning. Maybe without kids haha
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willis Z., Ellicott City, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing riverside property
Super clean!! We remarked numerous times how we wished this was our own home. The children had a lovely time and played a lot of the board games. The river view was amazing. We had fun boating. Air conditioning works very well on warmer days. The electronic bolt sometimes isn't flush with the door so guests may have to rely on the manual key.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Garnet Valley, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
No Technology Dream
Great place and we are looking on a return trip. Only bad thing- we didn’t book it for long enough. You couldn’t ask for a better place for two kiddos under 10. They wouldn’t leave the fire pit and river area. What a nice value for all the amenities provided. Checked out Luray Caverns and did some hiking at Shenandoah National Park. . A++
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
The house had everything for a great weekend getaway: 1) water views; 2) comfortable beds; 3) various recreation opportunities; and 4) perfect hot showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023