Location: Luray, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA (aprx. 12 miles fr Luray, VA & 90 miles fr Wash. D.C.) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Once you get here you won't want to leave the Knotty Pine...maybe it's from exhaustion because you just had fun canoeing, hiking, fishing, golfing, or had some other outdoor adventure, or maybe you don't want to leave until you etch the peaceful moments in your mind as you are relaxing in the Knotty Pine's outdoor six-person hot tub viewing the stars and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This three bedroom cottage with two full baths can accommodate six people comfortablely, & up to eight people using the new futon. (New futon not yet pictured. ~ New blinds too!) Dine inside or outside: There is a fully equipped kitchen, with dishwasher, and dining area, two couches (a futon & one a sleeper) in the living area with a woodstove insert in the fireplace. This is a great place to get cozy on cold nights, or on nice summer evenings sit outside on the large deck, cook on the grill, have a fire in the fire pit and listen to the sounds of nature and the Shenandoah River running, when the water's not too low. A canoe and four tubes are available for you to play with in the river, in the summer. Walk out the door of the Knotty Pine & you can hike the George Washington National Forest. It's a short 10 minute walk to the river, or drive, plenty of free parking. Walk for more than a mile along the river on national forest property from #8 to #9, stop & fish, or just sit & listen to the sounds of the river. Enjoy all this area has to offer, but also relax and do nothing at the Knotty Pine Cottage.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Air conditioners are built in. One in the Kitchen & 1 in the master bedroom. Each one has a remote & both will cool the whole cottage. All bedrooms & the dining room have ceiling fans too.
- Washer: Laundry soap & other supplies are available.
- Dryer: A small hair dryer is in the master bathroom for your convenience. Also an iron & small ironing board in the closet of the blue room.
- Linens Provided: New sheets, towels, & comforters this year! Many extra pillows & blankets too! Plenty of towels for your stay.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove: Firewood provided ~ There is also wood for the fire pit outside.
- Beds
- King Bed: Comfy king pillowtop bed in master bedroom with views of mountains, & justs step out glass doors to private area w/ 25 jet hot tub neck jet waterfall, on large 900 sq. ft deck.
- Double Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : There is a new futon in the living room with a full size luxury mattress. There is also a brown couch in the living room that is a full size hide-a-bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Each TV has independent Dish Satellite connections. Both have a DVD player, & the master also has a VCR.
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Video Library (3) : There is a small library of DVD's & VCR tapes, mostly nature & comedy, & a few kids selections.
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Private Hot Tub: Deluxe 5-6 person hot tub, totaling 25 jets, several different types & waterfall neck jet.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Many little extras are at the Knotty Pine, as well as spices, paper towels, kitchen towels & pot holders.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Many kitchen gagets & essentails, such as: coffee pot, toaster oven, crock pot, hand mixer & blender.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Dishwasher soap provided.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Large 900 sq.ft. deck to enjoy the outdoors: Log Porch swing, 2 tables, 1 w/ umbrella & serveral chairs.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Cottage faces Skyline Drive section of Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local calls.
- Other Amenities
- There are many games & puzzles, poker chips & cards for guests to enjoy in the evenings or if a rainy day spoils the outdoor fun. Small library of books to select from to sit back & relax & read.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets welcome for a fee of $25/night.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): This single floor cottage is wheelchair accessible, except for the bathrooms which are not large. A shower chair can be used in the hallbath shower/tub. There is a 4" step in to the Knotty Pine fr. a concrete porch which you can pull right up to with a vehicle. The kitchen, dining, & living area is open and/or furniture, like a rocker or table; or even a couch, can easily be moved. A wide wheelchair can go straight down the hall & into the master bdrm, which is large, & has the mst. bath close to the bed. Call for more details.
- Kid Friendly: Minor children stay free with their parents.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Adult guests, 21 years old.
- Smoking Allowed: Prefer smoking outside on deck, however, there is a woodstove & some guests have smoked inside during the winter. This should not & has not discouaged our non smoking guests though, as they have said that cottage DOES NOT SMELL OF SMOKE.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Massanutten Water Park is about a 45 min. drive from the Knotty Pine, of course so is their ski resort.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$390/plus tax/weekend ~ (or for first 2 nights) ~ for 2 adults & minor children ~
Additional charges: $25/adult guests ~ kids free ~ $25/pets ~ Linens included ~
2 night rates: 4 adults/$490 ~ 6 adults/$590 ~ 8 adults/$690 ~ Rates plus tax ~
$150/xtr night ~ 2 night minimum stay ~ 3 night minimum stay holiday weekends ~
50% deposit to make Reservation. Balance due 2 weeks prior to stay.
Weekly & Off-Season Discounts/Nov~Apr/$370 weekend for 2 adults ~ $125/xtr night
$875-995/week 2 adults up to $1500 for 8 adults ~ includes a free night!
2 week cancealation policy w/ 20% cancealation fee / 9% Lodging Tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Private Cozy Cottage-Hot Tub-Shenandoah River-Mountains Views
Year Purchased: 1987
Why the Owner Chose Luray
I first arrived at the Shenandoah River Outfitters, & knew I wanted to live in that area. The people I met working there were great, & they offered me a job too. I love the outdoors, paddling or floating the river, hiking the mountains, and enjoy the peacefulness of the woods. I looked at many cabins, but finally decided on the Knotty Pine, because there is a beautiful view, it is a short walk to the river, & it is on the edge of Page Valley Estates, with the George Washington National Forest just out the door.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
I love to come home to the Knotty Pine to enjoy the peace & quiet, relax in the hot tub, & refresh by just taking in the mountain views! I miss family & all of my friends at the Shenandoah River Outfitters! I usually work too hard when I'm there though, & don't get to visit people, because I want to make everything just right for my guests, just as Sandy does! I promise next time will be different, & it will be all play, but next time never seems to come. I usually try to fit in a river trip though or at least a few visits, & leave with a long list of "to do's" for next time, & can't wait to come back!
Canoe, Tube, Raft, & Cabin Rental Business Steak Dinners w/ guitar player (will shuttle canoes too) 1-800-6canoe2
free parking, 1 mile of George Washington National Forest property along left bank.
World Famous - Hourly Tours Garden Maze, Antique Car & Carriage Museum, Fudge Factory
KFC/Long Jong Silver's-THEY HAVE FREE WI-FI!! (Bring your own computer.) Anthony's Pizza, Taco Bell, Burger King, Doller General, Food Loin Grocery, Mindi's Mexican Rest., CVS Pharmacy, Tabacco stor
"A Valley Tradition" Call Christi & Jerry @ 540-743-6285 US Hwy 211 West Luray (halfway up the mountain toward New Market)
Hours of operation Mon. & Wed. 9:30-5 Tues. 9:30-6 Thur. 9:30-7 Sat.9:30-2 Closed Fri.& Sun. There are 6 computers available. 540-743-6867 100 Zerkel St. Luray
Owner's Map of Luray
I came to Luray, Virgina looking for a place to live because I got a teaching job nearby. I found so much more than the Knotty Pine, as it was named long before it was ever considered to be a vacation rental. My family helped my buy & fix up the Knotty Pine as I lived & worked there for 18 years. I enjoyed many adventures with my life long friends from the Outfitters, who adopted me as family too. I miss living there but enjoy visiting now & hope to return living there someday with Chuck. Until then, I wish many guests a wonderful vacation at the Knotty Pine.
Property Photos
- Knotty Pine Cottage in the fall. - Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Lodging
- Secluded wooded area around hot tub for private soaks. - Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Lodging
- Living room with woodstove insert & sleeper sofa - not seen DVD sattellite TV - Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Lodging
- Listen to the river below, take in the view, & swing your cares away!
- Master bedrm w/ 2'nd satellite TV/VCR & private bath. Step out door to hot tub.
- Enjoy the hot tub surrounded by nature.
- Beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains all seasons.
- Two windows for a view from one of two extra bedrooms w/ a full size bed.
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Aimee Darling , Arlington, VA
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What a charming place,thoughtful touches everywhere, it really feels like a home. A beautiful & peaceful place for us to celebrate our 17th Anniversary. Thank you! Robin & Mike (This comment was in the guest book in the Knotty Pine. They recently returned with their 2 boys for a family vacation.)
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Greetings: What a wonderful comfy dwelling! All the amenities plus more. The beds are extremely comfortable. Loved the deck & the hot tub. We canoed down the river & used the tubes. The weather was perfect! Tony, Kay, Chris, Nick, Joey & Buddy (This was written in the guest book in the Knotty Pine.)
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We had a wonderful time kayaking! We saw osprey, a mink, & a bald eagle! Hubby enjoyed the hot tub everyday while I went into town & ran along the Hawksbill Greenway (a fab run by the way). Your cabin is comfy & charming w/ all the amenities needed. Stars inside & outside at night, fresh air, peace & quiet! Cheri & Ned ~ Bogey & Addy (this comment was in the guest book at the Knotty Pine.)
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Julie , Indianapolis, IN
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Glenda , Churchton,Maryland
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, Maryland
Homeowner Response:
A canoe and 4 intertubes are available free of charge.
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"Our journey to this cabin was a long one. As teenagers we were the best of friends and inseperable for a few years. As we both grew older, our lives went in sepaerate directions. Eventually we lost touch with each other... except for the occasssional hello sent through mutual friends. Several years passed and we both grew to value and miss the friendship we once shared. As chance would have it we reconnected almost a year ago. Since them we have been together as friends and lovers on a daily basis. This cabin, this weekend was our first weekend away together. It will forever be a part of our love story, as I hope it is a part of yours." Margaret & Dave
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"What a wonderful weekend get-away. It was like a second honeymoon (25 years!) The cottage is very cozy and we loved the hot tub under the stars. Thanks for all the 'little touches.' The Richardsons - Richmond"
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"We had a great time! You're cabin is very cozy and peaceful. I twas nice to get away. The hot tub was great and what a beautiful view of the stars!! I am sure we will be back in the future!! The Bortc's - Delaware"