Secluded/Cozy Cottage, Wooded Subdivision, near Luray Caverns & Shenandoah River
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
2-Bdrm,1-full Bath,full Kitchen,Hot Tub,Fireplace,Screened Porch,SunDeck,FirePit
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
Queen & 1 twin bed, or Double/Full & 1 twin bed located in bedroom. Each bedroom has closet(s), & windows (w/ shades & drapes) on 2 walls. Sleeper sofa bed (queen size) located in the living room.
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Internet
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, combination tub/showernatural light and overlooks the hot tub
- Large sink set into vanity (cabinet w/ drawers & doors), w/ lighted mirror/ medicine cabinet mounted on wall above sink. Full size tub/ shower w/ curtain & liner. Ceiling light fixture. Night-light. Natural light enters through a window (w/ shade & curtains) in the bathroom, which overlooks the outdoor hot tub, which is situated a floor below, down on the ground, outside, behind the cottage. Wall-mounted electric heater w/ fan & thermostat. Closet (w/ louver doors) contains the LP gas-fueled water heater. Another closet (locked) contains the water softener and the rest of the water treatment equipment. Door lock on the bathroom door.
Safety features
- Fire extinguisherUnder sink in kitchen
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorIn each bedroom, and in hallway close to living room
- Deadbolt lock
- Carbon monoxide detectorIn each bedroom, and in hallway close to living room
Location Type
- RuralLocated 5 mi W of Luray Caverns on 10+ secluded wooded acres close to Shen Riv in premier subdiv which backs up to George Washington Nat Forest, on all-season road in foothills of Massanutten Mountain
- VillageLocated approx 5 miles from Luray. Other close towns are Stanley(8 mi), New Market(8 mi), Shenandoah(15 mi), & Elkton (18mi). Approx. 25 miles from Harrisonburg. Many quaint local villages in the area
- Mountain ViewDrive to top of our 2 entrance roads (approx 1/2 mi; we're in foothills on Massanutten Mtn) for informal hiking access to Nat Forest/views of Shen Riv/the Luray Valley & across Valley to Skyline Drive
General
- TelephoneFree local calls on wired phone. Your cell phone will probably work in/ outside/ around the cottage. Most (but not all) cell phone providers have service in the area.
- Air ConditioningWindow units (4). One unit in each bedroom, 1 in kitchen/ dining area, & 1 in living room. Each w/ filter, fan speed control & thermostat/ temp control.
- HeatingElectric baseboard (w/ individual thermostats) in each room. Wall-mounted electric space heater (w/ fan & thermostat) in bathrm. Wall-mounted LP space heater (w/ temp control) in Kitchen/Dining area.
- Linens ProvidedPlease note: Linens/ towels are NOT provided, but can be rented at moderate charge (if requested in advance).
- FireplaceLP gas log fireplace w/ internal automatic blower/fan, temp control thermostat. Mantle above/ around. Provides romantic atmosphere & backup heat. No need for firewood or to clean out ashes. No smoke.
- ParkingSpace for 4+ vehicles in the level, private driveway adjacent to cottage, & mostly shielded from view of entrance road, partially surrounded by trees. Easy enter cottage within 10 ft of driveway.
- InternetFree, secure, wireless. Works throughout cottage, & on front deck, on screened back porch, at picnic table in yard, & at park benches near hot tub. Password provided.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveSmall Fire Pit in yard behind cottage, close to picnic table. Charcoal grills (2) available.
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomCouch/sofa bed, Fireplace, TV on wood cabinet, swagged lamp, coffee table, wicker chair, magazine rack, end table/ lamp, reading lamp, ceiling fan, radio. Patio doors, windows w/ shades/ drapes
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorFull size, with full size top freezer.
- StoveElectric cook stove (4 burners), w/ full size oven below.
- OvenElectric, full size. (Note that a recent guest at Cardinal Cottage cooked a 24 lb turkey in the kitchen oven for their family and their guests at Thanksgiving.)
- MicrowaveCounter-top microwave oven, and a separate toaster oven.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerTwo, drip type. Filters provided. Also, a tea kettle.
- Toaster2-slice. Also, a separate toaster oven.
- Pantry ItemsPots, pans, dishes, cups, glasses, bowls, flatware, ice cube trays, ice bucket & tongs, serving tray, cheese cutting board, 2 coffee makers, toaster, miscellaneous cooking/ kitchen utensils, ...
- Dishes & UtensilsDishes, glasses, cups, bowls, pots, pans, flatware & most common utensils. Also, wine glasses!
- KitchenL-shaped counter w/ lots of cabinets(above/below)& drawers. Window over stainless steel double sink. Adjacent to dining area (w/ double windows). All windows have shades & curtains. Plenty of lights.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 7 people
- Dining Area
- DiningAdjacent to kit. Chandelier above oval wood table w/removable leaves; placemats, 4 chairs around table; extra chairs & swivel bar stools (w/ backs) in bdrms or closets. Windows (2) w/ shades &curtains
Entertainment
- TelevisionIn living room & bed room.
- Satellite/CableSatellite w/100+ channels, & all standard broadcast chans & 10 music chans. Pay-per-view (including sports specials, movie, adult material, ...) available (when charged to your phone/ credit card).
- StereoAM/FM stereo audio in LR. Also clock/ radio/alarm in bedroom #1, alarm clock in bdrm #2 (if really needed; after all, you are on vacation). Satellite TV also offers choice of 10 audio music channels
- DVD Player+ Blu-Ray Disc player.
- BooksAt least 3 dozen(in closet above microwave). Magazines & loose leaf binders w/local literature/info on area restaurants/menus, attractions, activities, canoe rental, horse riding, hiking, events, ...
- GamesAssortment of board games, puzzles, books, magazines. Large, level, grassy side yard for outdoor sports (you to bring the desired/ necessary outdoor items), & for pet walk/ exercise.
- Games for Kids
- Video LibraryMore than a dozen DVD movies available for viewing.
Outside
- Lawn/GardenLarge, level, grassy side yard (ideal for lawn games*, kite* flying, horseshoe tossing*, croquet*, badminton*, ...) surrounded (on 3 sides) by trees. (* you bring) Deer often graze in side yard
- Kayak/CanoeRentals on Shen Riv avail 6 mi fm cottage. They put you in(after safety orient)& arrange pickup @designated spot (depending on amt of time you decide to spend on riv). Smooth water & Rapids do exist!
- BicyclesAvail. for rent in Luray. Level, paved riding trail runs thru town along Hawksbill Creek. Participate in (or observe) many sanctioned bike races thru hilly, scenic countryside in the area. Exciting!
- BoatPublic access for your boat (w/ ramp/ dock/free parking) @ wide/deep part of Shenandoah River 1/2 mile fm cottage. Canoe/kayak/raft/tube rentals approx 6 mi, w/ river pickup @ designated spots.
- Porch/VerandaScreened-in back porch w/ table/ chairs, & sun deck w table/ chairs at front of cottage (screened by trees from view of entrance road).
- Deck/PatioSun deck/porch (w/chairs/table/lounge chairs) in front. Screened porch (w/table/chairs) at rear of cottage. Picnic Table in yard. Clothesline available on back porch for drying bathing suits/towels.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & SnowboardWater ski & jet ski rentals avail. in Luray area. Snow ski (downhill) & snowboarding opportunities (& rentals/ instruct.) available at nearby ski resorts. Cross country ski all around the Luray area.
- TennisMany public courts are available in the area.
- GolfTwo courses (one of which is the Luray Caverns Golf Club) are located within about 12 miles of the cottage. Carts are available for rent. Other public courses are available in the area.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleWe do NOT claim to be 'accessible' to all, but are at least aware of most of the ADA considerations. The cottage is all on 1 level/ 1 floor, however, to enter cottage there are 3 steps up (from driveway) to front entrance via deck/ porch, then 1 step up into the cottage, or 5 steps up (from driveway) to rear door through the screened porch. Door frame width into bathroom may be a barrier for wheelchair user; also the tub may be an issue. Please don't hesitate to inquire & discuss your needs; we will answer all questions w/ tact & honestly. Nevertheless, we have had a number of guests w/ various limitations, & military recovering/ rehabilitating 'wounded warriors' are always welcome, & have been guests. (Please note that owner/ operator is retired military.) We also welcome 'seniors' (and fit that description ourselves).
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Spa WhirlpoolOutdoor/all-season/seats 4/Tiki torches. Swim @Lake Arrowhead w/sandy beach/picnic/canoe/boat rental, located 10 mi fm cottage. Swim@public access to Shen River, 1/2 mi fm cottage Also @Public pools
Onsite Services
- Massage
Notes
- Arts (visual/gallery & performing), crafts, golf, antiques, pottery, library, historic/Civil War & native sites in the area. Civil War reenactments. Bicycle rental, canoe/kayak/tube/raft/paddle boat rental, horse riding, carriage rides, hiking, zip lines, water slide, climbing wall, mini golf, sightseeing, farmers market, County Fair, volleyball, movie theater, bowling, fireworks, ... available in the area, as is hot air ballooning, flight-seeing, fishing guides, ... Short-term fishing/hunting licenses available. Restaurants, BBQ, winery/brewery/distillery (legal !) tours & tasting. Trap & skeet shooting. Archery. Downhill Skiing (2 locations, each about 20 miles), & cross country ski. Auto racing/stock car (seasonal, 3/8 mile oval/paved/banked track) & motorcycle racing nearby. Bicycle races. Local Triathalon (swim, bicycle, foot race), "mud race", flea market, used book store, summer free outdoor concerts, play performances, coin laundry, banks, 24-hr $$ machines available, ..
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - We are grandparents & welcome well-behaved kids!We are grandparents & welcome well-behaved kids!
Pets allowed - W/ permission. Limit of 2 small/medium dogs/cats.W/ permission. Limit of 2 small/medium dogs/cats.
No events - We cater to families & small groups of friends.We cater to families & small groups of friends.
No smoking - Smoking in OUTDOOR areas only, please.Smoking in OUTDOOR areas only, please.
Max guests: 8 (sleeps up to 7 adults) - Beds for 8 (incl Queen Sofabed), but only 1 BathrmBeds for 8 (incl Queen Sofabed), but only 1 Bathrm
Minimum age of primary renter: 21 - Had problems w/ very young renters & their "guestsHad problems w/ very young renters & their "guests
- No grilling on front deck/back porch. Fire hazzard & smoke setting off MONITORED fire alarms in house. (Fire Dept HAS responded to an automated call!)
- Don't consume alcohol/smoke in hot tub. Drown haz/broken glass/pop tabs in tub Cig paper disintegrates wet. Tobac particles/ash plug filter/cloud H2O
- Small bonfire ONLY in firepit w/ SCREEN COVER in place. No overnight blazes! Risk of wind-blown embers to surrounding woods/dry leaves causing fire!
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Hosted by Zory R. Glaser
Ask a questionAbout Zory R. Glaser
-Retired member of the U.S. Navy (enlisted (aviation electronics technician) & commissioned (medical field)), & the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service; served in, widely traveled &/or visited many exciting locations around the world. -Former federal government biomedical scientist/ engineer (@ NIH, NIOSH, FDA, USP). -Presently (semi-retired): educator, medical research scientist/ engineer, infection control practitioner, & medical device consultant. Teach at Johns Hopkins Univ. -Have adult children (of which I'm proud); 'Grandpa' to many. -Grew up in a small town in SE Pennsylvania. Happy childhood (mostly)! Great parents & sibling. -Educated in Philadelphia, NYC, Baltimore & the DC area. -Gradually moved south of the Mason-Dixon Line. -Resided for many years in the Bethesda/ Rockville/ Laurel/ Columbia, MD areas. -Desired to escape the urban "rat race"; became a "weekender" in the Luray, VA area in approx . 1979. -Built a (2-BR, + den, 2-Bath, w/ cathedral-ceiling living room) log home w/ full basement (from a kit!) & a separate 2-car garage (w/ workshop) nearby to Cardinal Cottage. Plan to retire there (soon?). -Active outdoors in all seasons; many hobbies (but few real skills); e.g., downhill & cross-country skiing, sailing, photography (macro, high-speed & time-lapse), scuba diving/ wreck diving & recovery, & underwater photography, "ham" radio (emergency operations, DX, contesting/ community service/ community activity support), shell collecting, woodworking/ lathe turning, amateur astronomy, .... -A recovering (at times) "chocoholic". -Learning (slowly) to relax (& smell the roses). Non-political, and (presently) too short, I'm told, for my age and weight. ;-)
Zory R. Glaser purchased this Cottage in 1990
Why Zory R. Glaser chose Luray
-Purchased 'Cardinal Cottage' as an unfinished/ shell cabin, in '87 (after camping on, and then developing (as noted earlier) a near-by property), with the intent to bring my late mother-in-law "out into the country" (she loved visiting, and wanted to "get out of the city"). -Expanded and finished-off/ decorated/ landscaped the original shell cabin. Prior to mom relocating, she had an accident (& underwent multi-surgeries) from which she (unfortunately) didn't recover. Placed the finished/ furnished cabin/ cottage on the rental market, and had a number of interesting long-term tenants (including a writer/ novelist, the editor of the local newspaper, a landscape artist/ painter (and his girlfriends!), a National Park ranger, a local school teacher couple, ...). -Recognizing (in approx. '97) a need for short-term rentals in the Luray area, we began to focus on the multi-season, short-term/ vacation rental visitors to the area. -Many of our guests are "returnees", adult children of former guests, and/or "referrals" from former guests. -We welcome young families, seniors & retirees, members of the military, and have also hosted some (very deserving & very appreciative) recovering/ rehabilitating military "wounded warriors".
What makes this Cottage unique
We initially (1980) used the Luray property for camping, canoeing & enjoying the local water sports, horse riding, "communing" with nature, relaxing, hiking, nature photography, amateur astronomy, cross-country skiing, sightseeing, and as a base for day (and longer) -trips throughout the Shenandoah Valley. -It was a wonderful way to interact with (and keep together) my active, growing, maturing children (especially as a single parent), and some of their friends. -After "roughing it" for about 3 seasons, we began to construct a log home (as noted earlier) and a separate 2-car garage/ workshop on the property (with which we had, by that time, fallen in love). A few years later we purchased a near-by shell cabin (which, upon finishing, became "Cardinal Cottage") as described above. We love the quiet beauty and the "closeness to nature", and the beautiful, relaxed, scenic Shenandoah Valley area in all seasons, and enjoy showing family and friends around the area.
- Languages:
- english, The 'lady of the house' is fluent in Spanish.