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The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views!

Cabin in Stanley with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to the Black Bear Lodge (1)
STUNNING mountain views from this property (1)
STUNNING mountain views from this property (2)
Spacious kitchen w/custom birch cabinetry, stainless appliances & hand crafted dining table
Yes, we supply the coffee too!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Jordan Hollow Stables
  • Place, Luray Caverns
  • Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views!

Perfect for couples or families wanting STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS (from the cabin and the hot tub) in an ideal location! Romantic, luxurious & immaculately clean custom-built cabin, fully equipped w/all pine interior. Super close to Shenandoah Natl Park/Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns, unique shops & markets, restaurants, horseback riding, fishing, golf, wineries/breweries, historic sites, Shenandoah River, Lake Arrowhead & the slopes of Massanutten Resort.
Managed by the owners and not a prop manager (so you get personalized attention), this two level cabin is large enough for guests to spread out (max 6 guests, only 4 adults) yet also romantic and perfect for couples as well. Truly gorgeous and impeccably clean property with breathtaking mountain views from nearly every window, all pine interior construction, a large kitchen w/custom hickory cabinetry, super cozy living room w/fireplace, bedrooms outfitted w/luxe Egyptian cotton linens, lower level family room for additional relaxation space, a mountain-facing hot tub under the stars, outdoor fire pit, WiFi, and so much more. Guests only need to bring their clothes, toiletries & groceries as your Hosts have provided everything else. Come relax and enjoy the mountains!
Guests have full access to entire home including upper decks with plentiful seating, lower patio w/outdoor fire pit, private hot tub, Weber propane grill, additional seating, and outdoor acreage. Magnificient mountain views from all patios and decks.
The Black Bear Lodge is located on Roundhead Mountain, easily accessed from a paved rural road and paved lane, 5 minutes to grocery/coffee/restaurants. It is privately situated on its own acreage, easily accessed by any vehicle, 4WD not necessary during normal weather conditions.

***Check out our reviews that confirm the cleanliness and attention to detail!
Additional details:
Minimum rental age is 26 years, no groups permitted. Max 6 guests, only 4 adults.
Ask about our off-peak, mid-week stays as low as $450/2 nights!

Electric Vehicle Owners: Level 1 (standard 120 v) charging at all of our properties, including extension cord. Level 2 offered at four local spots, details on our website.

To make our guests more comfortable, please know that an exterior security system has been installed.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Stanley

Stanley is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns. Jordan Hollow Stables and The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns are also worth visiting.
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Stanley, VA

What's nearby

  • Jordan Hollow Stables - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Luray Caverns - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 23 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 37 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Big Meadows Lodge - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Hawksbill Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views!?

As of 17 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views! on 18 Nov, 2025 start from S$389.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Bear Lodge: Amazing Mountain Views! located?

Situated in Stanley, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Jordan Hollow Stables and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Wisteria Farm and Vineyard. Shenandoah and Shenandoah River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Cabin is well organized and clean. Owners/Managers are quick to respond and easy to work with. Our third stay at this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirna H.

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

Wonderful Snowy Views

We had pleasant time in the cabin and the views were spectacular with the snow! Hosts were very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie K.

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

Pre Christmas Break

Great sport for overnight break before Christmas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Anniversary Bliss

Such an amazing time at this property. The view is outstanding. Quiet and peaceful. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney P.

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

Perfect

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T., Wake Forest

Beautiful Property!

What a fantastic property to get away and take time to simply enjoy the distance between the hustle of the city. This was a work trip but wanted to take advantage of the rates to stay somewhere better than another hotel. The cabin was extremely clean and well kept with easy access. I highly recommend booking this property if you're alone or a family of 5!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home

Fantastic property with stunning views and close to all the Shenandoah area has to offer. Will definitely book in the future when we travel to this area in VA. I know many are concerned about COVID-19 and cleanliness. This place is by far the cleanest property we have stayed at before or during the pandemic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Fabulous

Wonderful views! Great decor, clean, and loved that all light switches were labeled. No flipping multiple switches to find the right one. Homeowners were extremely responsive to any question that we asked. Looking forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Stunning, immaculate, had everything for our family!

We stayed at the Black bear lodge in the middle of June with our 3 kids- ages 7-13. Our kids wanted to stay forever. The lodge was spotless and the owners have thought of everything, we really appreciated all of the light switches labeled! I love air conditioning and it worked perfectly, the beds were so comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. We spent our days hiking in the Shenandoah National Park that was easy to get to, and our nights “binge watching” the amazing view from the porch. We would recommend this lodge to anyone who appreciates how much work these owners put into creating such a wonderful environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Too many rules, poor check in

Lots of rules upon leaving, and notes everywhere telling you how to use the pans in the kitchen, the shower mat, the grill, hot tub, what not to do, and threats of not getting deposit back. They ask you to take your garbage to the local dump or text them if you are leaving it. Never received check in emails and had to wait on porch for 30 min., luckily it was a nice day. Cabin and surroundings are nice, but a little too much on the rules side during stay and at check out for the price and for being "on vacation."
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Amazing Views, Clean and Spacious Cabin

My friends and I spent a weekend here in August 2017 and had a fantastic time! It was the perfect amount of space for three couples (6 people total) -- each couple had their own bedroom AND their own bathroom. The house is beautiful and impeccably well kept. We really appreciated how much thought the owners put into everything -- there were helpful instructions posted throughout the cabin. The kitchen was well stocked, and there were plenty of towels and sheets for everyone. However, the bath towels were a little musty, so I would recommend bringing your own. We loved grilling on the patio, making bonfires in the fire pit, and especially enjoyed the hot tub. The views from this cabin are AMAZING. Since the house looks down on a main road, it's not very private, but a few cars driving by weren't too big of a deal. It rained one night, and we were even able to stay outside and play games on the covered porch. There was plenty of space for us to set up a corn hole game in yard. The only thing missing from the patio was a dining table and chairs, but they do provide a folding table and plastic chairs you can set up. We didn't see any wild animals, but one night we did hear something howling (a coyote?) pretty close to the cabin. But we ran inside before we could find out what it was lol. It's in a great location -- we went tubing on the Shenandoah River and it was only about a 35 minute drive. Only about 10 minutes from Luray, which was helpful when we ordered pizza one night. There's even a winery about a mile down the road! Overall, this cabin was the perfect mountain getaway and we're already planning our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Great property

Pleasant stay, clean property, great view. Owners very attentive with great communication. Very clear instructions for everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Rehoboth Beach

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

Immaculate home

In a beautiful location! Great to sit on the deck or in the hot tub and look at the mountains. Very comfortable home — beds, couches, space. Lots of storage, nicely equipped kitchen. It was just the two of us, but the two levels would be great for two couples or a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Amazing

Loved everything. The birds in the morning and seeing the mountains all the time which was very relaxing after a long days hike.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarek R.

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

Great getaway close to Shenadoah

This is our second time renting from this property owner and it was again a great experience. The cabin was immaculate, well-appointed and welcoming. We made use of the fire pit (despite the wintry weather) and had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ericka C.

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

Gorgeous relaxing view

Loved the view! Spent lots of time relaxing on the balcony. Saw a hummingbird and deer. Property managers very helpful and easy to get in touch with if needed. Very clean. Was the relaxing vacation needed in the time of social distancing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing Views and Amenities

My husband, daughter and I spent three nights here over New Years. We had a lovely time relaxing at the house, enjoying all the amenities. The views can’t be beat. The house was nicely decorated for the holidays. There’s a fabulous playground near the Food Lion that we visited a few times. We had a wonderful time!

10/10 Excellent

C H., North Chesterfield

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

Mountain getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at the Black Bear Lodge. It's the perfect jumping off point for a mountain getaway. The view from the home is simply wonderful. We spent our mornings and evenings just taking in the views of the valley. We managed to go on a hike in Shenandoah National Park, walk around Luray and even met Ben Jones of the Dukes of Hazzard at Cooter's in Luray. The home is clean, well stocked with kitchen utensils and cooking equipment. The beds and bathrooms were comfortable and clean. We would highly recommend the home to other travelers. Overall, the best part of our trip was all of the memories we created. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Relaxing!!!

Beautiful property for a great relaxing family weekend. We will be back. Tha k you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krith B., fairfax, VA

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

Stunning views !

We stayed in this lovely home in July 2019. The house is very well appointed and the views are stunning ! Our little one enjoyed walking/running on the yard and the Lego blocks . We hope to come back sometime and are very glad we chose your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Great cabin!

Spacious, clean, beautiful cabin with a spectacular view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

Beautiful!

This cabin was exactly as shown, clean and beautiful with Amazing views from the deck. If you’re looking to visit this area, this is where you want to stay, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Great cabin, lots of little details taken care of!

We loved our weekend getaway at this cabin! One of the nicest rentals we’ve ever stayed in. We had a brief snag upon arriva with the door code, but Lisa was very responsive and had it fixed in just minutes. The kitchen was well equipped, and it was great not having to bring linens, trash bags, TP, and all the little things that can add up and take up valuable space! We enjoyed the hot tub, played with puzzles, and liked both the solitude as well as the short drive back into town. TV service was perfect, and the couch comfy for us to take in some March madness and a spectacular UVA win! The views from the porch and hot tub were also fantastic! Thanks again for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

jill g.

Great Stay

Had such a great time. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Loved hot tub and amazing mountain views. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Above and beyond

What a great way to escape it all and black bear lodge has exactly that. With stunning views and nature at its finest. Loved hearing the cows moo and listening to the bears across the way. Just sit on porch with a cup of coffee and take it all black bear lodge has to offer and you won’t want to leave,,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Lisa Franceschini

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We have been mountain lovers since we married over 25 years ago and are realizing our dream of building and renting mountain cabins in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We met a gifted and extraordinarily talented builder who has built three cabins for us. The Black Bear Lodge is the 1st of these cabins and we feel truly blessed to call it ours and are excited to be able to share it with others!

Why they chose this property

This home offers the most amazing views of the mountains and valleys of the Shenandoah...truly 180 degree views of ever-changing mountains above and pastures below. Front row seats to the sunrise and to a night-sky are free from the porch and patio! It is so close to all that the Shenandoah Valley offers & offers superior construction and attention to detail.

What makes this property unique

This home spoke to us the moment we first saw it. The views are indescribable: the Shenandoah Valley literally spreads out in front of you and the mountains of Shenandoah Nat'l Park surround the valley. We have grown to love the sounds of the cows in the pastures around the home, the smell of storms as they roll through the valley, and the true silence that you can only find in the mountains. The views from the windows and doors inside the home still catch us by surprise and never cease to take our breath away.

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