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Captain's Lodge has a commanding view of the South Fork Shenandoah River!
Outdoor dining
No neighbors anywhere near Captain's 15 Acres!
15 acre property with 7 bedrooms and 800 feet of riverfront property w/no neighb
Grand Living Room (there are 3 living rooms in this house!) Gas Fire Place

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
$740
avg per night

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Luray, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is $740 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Luray

Located in Luray, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Warehouse Art Gallery and Luray Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Belle Brown Northcott Memorial and Edinburg Mill Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider BB&T Center for the Performing Arts and The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Luray Caverns - 18 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 21 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 22 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 27 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Vineyards - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Deerbrone Farm - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Po Green's - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Cows go moo - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Shenandoah Stars - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property

This base rate is for up to 16 people! Up to 23 People can stay thou, for a little more money. This 15 acre property is incredible With over 900 feet of private riverfront and no neighbors visible from anywhere on the 15 acres! 7 Bedroom House.
We just installed new water system for our well in 2020. The well water no longer smells of hard minerals(very healthy for you and higher PH than "Smart Water") like the other 1000 cabins in this county. Just put in new shower June 2024 downstairs bathroom.
This is a 7 bedroom house with 3 living rooms, washer/dryer room (with 2 FRONT LOADER WASHER MACHINES), 3 decks, game room with pool table and jacuzzi room. Kitchen, dining room, 3 bathroom and a laundry room lodge on 15 acres with 250 meters of private riverfront property and a 1/3 mile long forested driveway. Direct TV, DSL (fastest internet in the area!) Internet, WIFI. The Lodge has custom-cut local wood trim and wall paneling made at our old fashion circular saw blade saw mill!!! Hardwood and tile flooring. Designed to be very rustic and authentic yet modern (with the newly installed central heat/ air conditioning for year round comfort). Watch the video of the view from the back deck! Two flat screen smart TV's (60' in the Living Room #1 and 50' in Game room ((*** Game room has 50' smart TV)!!! No Dogs allowed.

Game Room: refrigerator, pool table and ping pong tables. Custom art work made by local artist, some art is for sale (the art work is really incredible in this house!). Free USA national long distance from the land line telephone. Two custom made charcoal grills (made by one of the proprietors at his iron shop!" near the outdoor fire pit off deck and patio overlooking river. WE NOW PROVIDE LINENS & TOWELS COMPLIMENTARY. All linens were washed with bleach and beds are made. You can use our linens or bring your own, just let us know) for all the guest no matter how many beds are needed!!! More linens/towels made be ordered, complementary, Just txt the Concierge!!!. If you book for 7 nights then 1 truck load of fire wood are provided complimentary! And we will send you a complimentary The Country Place Inc. Normally 2 wheel barrows of nice hard, seasoned firewood is provided complimentary.

Local trails (Old Habron Gap, google it!) access the ridge of Massanutten Mountain within walking or you can drive the distance from Captain's Lodge on the Rapids! Some of the best single track switch back technical Mountain Biking are nearby. Luray Caverns is only 11 miles from Captain's Lodge on the Rapids; several other caverns are within driving distance. King bed in the Master Bedroom with customized newly renovated bathroom. The rate structure allows you to rent the Lodge exclusively with access to only what you need for your stay.

In total, four bedrooms have a queen bed in each, one with a private entrance to a bathroom. Another bedroom has two bunk beds of 3 singles and one double. A 7th bedroom has both a single and a double bed.

In living room #2 a futon couch pulls out into a double bed. In living room #3, a futon couch pulls out into a queen bed as well. Altogether 14 beds in the house.
Ample room to set up air mattress' in all three living rooms. The property has a new central HVAC system. This 15 acre property is incredible with no neighbors
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3 night minimum on all Federal Holiday weekends.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 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
No pets

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property ?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property on Jun 16, 2026 start from $740, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property located?

This family-friendly Luray lodge is located on the waterfront, just steps from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. BB&T Center for the Performing Arts and The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Captain's Lodge 15 Acres w/300 Meters Of Private Shenandoah Riverfront property Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described and was perfect for our group. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Captains lodge

My brother and I had friends down at the property and we had an absolute blast. The hosts were very accommodating and we loved our time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Captain’s Lodge review

We stayed here as part of a family reunion and really enjoyed it. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prabash M.

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

Beautiful location.

Had our new year party here. Beautiful location, direct access to Shenandoah river.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

vince w.

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

We had a great time.

The family had a great stay. We enjoyed the river very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moses T.

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

Great stay/location

The stay was awesome. Place was spacious and comfortably fit 15 people. Only downside was the WiFi connection, which was explained prior to our stay. Overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Lovely stay in Luray

Beautiful, secluded spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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

Great Spot!

The owners were lovely people. What a beautiful property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Bachelor Party Property

This place was off the chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Fun spot

Great location, loved fire pits and fireplaces, plenty of space, convenient to river, close to downtown Luray, lots of hot water, plenty of fridge space… house could use some updates, get ready to disconnect- cell service and WiFi is very limiting
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Excellent

We rented this place for some of our guest at our wedding! It was perfect, everything was amazing, Ben our contact person touched base before and after our stay just to make sure everyone had what they needed! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

As advertised, loved the space!

We spent 99% of the time indoors, since it was a working retreat for a theater company. Plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Excellent

This was honestly everything we hoped it would be! Beautiful landscape, river access, plenty of space at the Captains Lodge to relax and enjoy yourself or play games with the family. We enjoyed the entire stay! Internet was not great, but also we were fine with unplugging and just enjoying the nature. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys playing in the river and having BBQ and campfires with the comfort of an amazing house to rest your head (:
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

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

It was nice

I loved the exclusivity. Wish the Wi-Fi worked since cell service is abysmal in those mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Beautiful Location

Although the home was a little dated, we had a wonderful time together with plenty of space. The main room was large enough for everyone to be in w/o being crowded. The host responded quickly to any questions we had. I would recommend it to other large groups if you are not looking for new and modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vamshi A.

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

Enjoyed our stay. Great cabin. only issue is with Water. It stinks because of sulphur content.

Great views of the cabin, huge cabin . Property Manager was very responsive. We had a great Thanksgiving friends retreat. Water was the only issue. It stinks due to sulphur content.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Leela A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious and good experience

Overall a good experience. Prompt response for everything from the manager. Very spacious. Lake access from backyard. Bathrooms were old and could have been tidier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Family reunion fun

The property was spacious and had a great view of the river! Sadly the Jacuzzi wasn’t working and the pool sticks were locked up due to a previous guest’s misdeeds. But our family had a great weekend of cooking out, hiking, rafting and antiquing to suit everyone’s tastes. It was a big success!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jul N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gotcha sister reunion

It is a great location, with lots to do inside and out. The game room provided hours of entertainment. Plenty of private spaces for more intimate conversations. The waterfront was phenomenal. The owners were very responsive with questions and concerns, very friendly and helpful. We had 8 families with 8 teenage girls who found lots of things to do! I would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Just what was needed

It was an amazing property. Secluded and quite just as advertised. The house and furniture are a little dated but for our group it was comfortable, we are not a group of fancy. Plus who cares, get out in nature and out of the house. Pool table and ping pong table were nice. Plenty of room and privacy for all guest. The outdoor setup with the open pedestal grill right next to the fire pit was amazing. We are already planning another trip. The price matched the property, the scenery alone was worth the price. There was no worry of waking neighbors so we could be as aloud as needed. The place was awesome and was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Overall the location was good with river access on a great stretch of the river. Be ready for 72 stairs down a very steep hill to get there so not very accessible for elderly and guests with physical limitations. House is old and outdated. Overall clean but listing is misleading. Hot tub was empty upon arrival and appeared very old and non operational. Found bees nests around entrances, some active. Poorly maintained landscaping and exterior which impacted view of the river & use of the lawn near the river. Kitchen was operational but some burners on the stove didn’t work and some outlets not functioning. Size of the home is great with different bedroom choices and sleeping accommodations. Pool table operational but equipment in poor condition and ping pong table and paddles were worn with broken net and damaged paddles. Overall I’d give this house a 6/10. Beautiful scenery made up for the dilapidated state of the house and our family had a great time in the game room. Living rooms are wonderful and fire places would be great during cooler seasons. We would not rent this property again. Way over priced for what you get when you tack on VRBO fees, taxes & fees for number of people totaling over 16 etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Barb N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

False advertising

The property is very neglected rotten porches and picnic table as well as stairs to river. Large tree down over stairs younger people had to crawl under and then over to get to river. Older people and children could not go to river because of stair safety and large tree.Said there was pool to play but all sticks and balls locked up. No tv remotes either called property owners and she never returned the call. Rained hard and sky light leaked with the rain.If you want to cook only 2 burners work on the stove. Had to wash pots and pans and cooking utensils before using, they were disgusting. Food left in sink from previous people. Will never rent again understand outdated decor BUT it needs to be MUCH cleaner and taken care of better. Over charging for what you get
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Outdated cabin

We had a great time however the VRBO description is not current. The house is very dated, cobwebs in all the corners, water is not easily accessible, the jacuzzi does not work, the air conditioning does not cool the entire house and there aren’t screens in all the windows so we couldn’t even open them to cool the house, the basement bathroom tub has a soft spot that seemed very unsafe.. I think if the house was cleaner and maybe just maintained a little better it would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fidelia M.

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

Wonder getaway

Everything was as described. The house is huge and comfortable for 16 people to have their own space. AC worked as it should. It does get colder in the basement but upstairs was cold too. We counted 72 stairs to get down to the river. There are snakes and raccoons so bring a stick with you if youre outside just in case. Any questions or concerns we had were quickly answered by Ben. There is a security deposits to use the pool table. We didnt use the hot tub because we were mostly in the river. Becareful, there alot of slippery rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chris R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The place was probably nice at one point. Now it's just old and run-down.

Listing said there are 2 charcoal grills. There was only one, and it was rusted beyond being usable. We ended up having to buy one. House didn't look like it had been cleaned at all. Cobwebs and dust everywhere. Jacuzzi didn't work. When we asked the owner, she admitted she knew the jets didn't work. WiFi didn't work. Zero internet access. Owner blamed us, told us "only one device could use the WiFi at a time", but she couldn't connect to the internet either. Owner showed up at the house unannounced and uninvited, and just hung out in the house for around an hour, even though we kept telling her that we didn't need anything from her. Linens for the beds were left in plastic bags on the beds, and half of them didn't fit on the beds. Everything was just old, rickety, warn, and dirty. Then the owner had the nerve to claim half of our security deposit, for ambiguous claims like "excessive wear on the pool table", and "excessive cleaning" when it appeared the house wasn't cleaned before we arrived. All in all, I wouldn't recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023