Great Mountain Getaway on the Shenandoah River!
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
River Haven Cottage is nestled on the beautiful Shenandoah River with a spectacular year round view. Located at 8029 Farm Lane in Elkton, Virgina 22827. The very name River Haven hints to its warm and cozy place on the river. Life at the cabin is very low key, just the place to relax and take it easy while having the full features of a home at your finger tips. Explore the river or the nearby national parks, all at your own pace. River Haven has something to offer for all who visit.
River Haven is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy a local hike or sit back on our large deck and enjoy the river. River Haven offers all the comforts of home with the advantages of being located by the Shenandoah River. Bring a pole and lures and enjoy our abundant small mouth bass or take the canoe and tour the river.
The 1000 plus square foot deck overlooks the Shenandoah River as well as your own 35 foot long private boat dock. For your pleasure and relaxation, the cottage is furnished with an outdoor grill, deck furniture, pillows, blankets.
Keywords: Shenandoah River Cabin, Shenandoah Valley Cabin, cabin, private cottage, Mountain Cabin, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, JMU, Massanutten Resort
Property Type
- Cabin
- 1 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
Kitchen & Dining
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Parking Off Street
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Other Amenities
- Books for both children and adults.
Entertainment
- DVD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Basketball Court
- Water Skiing
- Jet Skiing
- Golf
- Fishing
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Laundromat
- Fitness Center
- Medical Services
- Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Rafting
- Snowboarding
- Tennis
- Churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Library
- Recreation Center
- Playground
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Zoo
- Cinemas
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
- Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water Parks
- Sledding
- Boating
- Antiquing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great stay on the Shenandoah
Great stay on the Shenandoah
- Guest Kristin W.
- Date of stay 04/26/13
- Review Submitted 05/01/13
Great place and location for a relaxing stay on the Shenandoah River!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope to see a return visit in the future!
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Elkton Rental
Elkton Rental
- Guest Chrissy
- Date of stay 03/30/13
- Review Submitted 04/04/13
Place was very nice and enjoyable to stay. Our family had a wonderful time. However for the price of this rental I wish some of the things in the house were fixed and up to date. For one, the side entrance door scraped across the tile floor which was the entrance to the bathroom. Secondly, one of the side glass doors did not close properly, from which there was a sign clearly stated do not use because it is broken, however there was a 2 inch gap along the bottom of the door from which the door did not close properly. Thank goodness the weather was still cool where insects were not a problem, however we did notice an ant problem in the bathroom. Our family did have a wonderful time Easter weekend and rental was enjoyable and clean despite of those 2 conditions.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, pet owners, families with young children.
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GREAT TIME, BEAUTIFUL CABIN & VIEW
GREAT TIME, BEAUTIFUL CABIN & VIEW
- Guest Eva
- Date of stay 01/11/13
- Review Submitted 01/22/13
I had a great time and will definitely return. I have already told many people and they are looking into this cabin as well.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: We are elated to hear of your future visits to our cabin. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Thanks once again for choosing River Haven. Kim~Cabin Concierge
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Great vacation place
Great vacation place
- Guest Mabel
- Date of stay 10/03/11
- Review Submitted 09/11/12
My husband and I have stayed at River Haven many times in the past. We like to be alone, fish when we want, lay back and watch TV if we choose, or perhaps go into Harrisonburg or to the Shenandoah Farmers market to look around and shop. The gas stations (for bait and gas), food stores, pharmacies, etc., are within a few miles of the cabin. We both have stressful jobs so we look forward to being here with God and nature, just a short drive from Richmond area. I look forward to booking in 2013 with the new owners and relaxing by the river again.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thank you for your kind words about River Haven. We are always making changes at River Haven to make our customers stays as pleasing and comfortable as possible. We look forward to your return in 2013! Best Wishes Kim~Cabin Concierge
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Great Mountain get away
Great Mountain get away
- Guest Robin
- Date of stay 07/23/12
- Review Submitted 08/07/12
Fishing was great. The cabin was nice but was full of insects that left huge welps while we slept. Large ants were every where. We left a day early.Recommended for: Adventure seekers.
Owner response: Anytime a problem arises we strive to take immediate action, We have since sprayed the cabin. We had no previous complaints about the insect problem and encourage all renters to immediately contact the Cabin Concierge as soon as problem arises so they can be taken care of in a timely manner.
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Fishing Trip
Fishing Trip
- Guest Ryan
- Date of stay 07/10/12
- Review Submitted 07/29/12
We had an excellent stay at your cabin. We used the house as a home base for a couple fishing float trips on either side of the dam. We caught tons of fish during the day and cooked up some tasty meals in the cabin at night. The beds were comfortable and clean, the porch spacious with a great view and the canoe buoyant!! The owners were incredibly accommodating to our requests and we can't thank them more for such a wonderful stay. We would be more than happy to use your property again in the future.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
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Fishing Trip
Fishing Trip
- Guest Ryan
- Date of stay 07/10/12
- Review Submitted 07/29/12
We had an excellent stay at your cabin. We used the house as a home base for a couple fishing float trips on either side of the dam. We caught tons of fish during the day and cooked up some tasty meals in the cabin at night. The beds were comfortable and clean, the porch spacious with a great view and the canoe buoyant!! The owners were incredibly accommodating to our requests and we can't thank them more for such a wonderful stay. We would be more than happy to use your property again in the future.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
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planning to stay there for 2 nights ..
planning to stay there for 2 nights ..
- Guest Sam S.
- Date of stay 07/06/12
- Review Submitted 07/24/12
hi miss kim ..we would like to come and stay your place for 2 nights and three days i saw your web calendar its says available for aug 3,4, and 5 ..just making sure can we book for 3,4 and 5th..Owner response: If possible could you please do a request through VRBO.com. I do not believe the dates are available? Thank You KIM
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Ideal cabin on the river.
Ideal cabin on the river.
- Guest Grandpa
- Date of stay 07/16/12
- Review Submitted 07/23/12
We spent four nights at the cabin with our five grandchildren, ages 6,8,10,12 and 14. We found the cabin and site to be exactly as advertised. The cabin was clean, and well furnished. The three youngest kids claimed the loft and loved it. The three youngest had never fished before. They all became very good at fishing from the dock, catching and releasing about 50 crappie and bass during our stay. We all loved the canoe, firepit, BBQ grill and outside living. We highly recommend this site for a fun vacation with the kids. As Grandparents, we would not trade this experience with all our grandchildren for any other activity including Disneyworld.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: So elated to hear that a great time was had by all! It was a pleasure meeting you all and we hope that you will keep River Haven in mind for your future vacations. ~ Kim ~ Cabin Concierge
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Absolutely Awesome!
Absolutely Awesome!
- Guest Melinda M.
- Date of stay 07/05/12
- Review Submitted 07/09/12
This cabin was awesome and the location perfect. Even with 100 degrees temps we were able to sit on the large shaded deck and my grandchildren were able to play with their bubbles. The canoe provided hours of entertainment and excitement. My son even caught a fish from the dock. The accommodations were superb! The quality of the linens and bedding was magnificent and amply supplied. Yes, the loft ceiling is low; however, when the beds were pushed into the center of the room even my 6ft tall daughter was able to comfortably sleep up there. Because of the 100 degree temps, the AC wasn't sufficient enough for u; however, a quick trip to Family Dollar and 2 fans later that issue was resolved and I needed the fans for use at home as well. We're already thinking about visiting again next summer - can we pre-order cooler temps?Owner response: So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! The AC unit has definitely been pushed to its limits this summer, we are looking into obtaining some fans for renter use in the future. We are very excited to hear you are thinking of returning to River Haven, And you can most certainly request those cooler temperatures, however i believe all cooler temperatures are booked! Once again we thank you for staying with us and appreciate your feedback regarding your stay. Best Wishes Kim ~ Cabin Concierge
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$180 | $248 Fri, Sat, Sun |
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Discounts: 6 nights or more $166 nightly |
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Additional information about rental rates
Please check out all of our rates, specials and offers at: www.shenandoahcabins.com
* Rates are subject to change
Fees:
- Pet Fee: $69
- Taxes Not included
Cancellation policy:
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: River Haven is owned by Paul and Linda, mother and son. It is their sincere pleasure to offer River Haven to you as your home away from home. Your Cabin Concierge is Kim. Paul, Linda and Kim are life long residents of the Elkton and Shenandoah area and share a love for the Valley and for River Haven.
Why the Owner Chose Elkton:
River Haven is situated on the northwestern portion of a 200 acre farm named Rivercrest that dates back to an original land grant from the King of England. The original deed granted hundreds of acres to the Moyer/Taylor family who were also distant relatives of our 12th President of the United States , Zachary Taylor. While the Taylors amassed most of their holdings through many local business dealings of the 1800’s, the fertile soil and incredible waterfront beauty of Rivercrest always interested the last heir Everet to farm and cultivate the rich soil and produce abundant crops. In the 1960’s, Mr. Taylor sold roughly an acre of riverfront property to a local businessman and soon after River Haven was born. The previous owners of River Haven upgraded and maintained the waterfront retreat and decided to share its peace, quiet, and solitude with the rest of those looking for a retreat away from the stresses of modern day life. And, to this day, these qualities make River Haven such a unique and incredible property and it invites you to feel like a part of the infamous Shenandoah River like no other can offer. As the owners of Rivercrest and now River Haven we are pleased that the two are once again joined together and we are anxious to add our touches to River Haven and for our guest to experience the stress and tension leaving as you make your way down past the historic farm that we and Mr. Taylor love and cherish and find your peace, solitude, and enjoyment in all that River Haven has to offer.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
A true sense of relief touches you as you rest on the deck and look over the river. Your mind wonders as to who traveled the water ways long before automobiles and you are swept back to a much simpler time.
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