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On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Welcome...the front door and the river.
Exterior
Come on up and enjoy!
On the cozy porch looking over the river, view west
Porch overlooking the river, view east. Perfect spot for morning coffee sipping

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Luray, VA
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!

Escape to The River House in the Shenandoah River Valley.

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with nature and loved ones at The River House, nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah River Valley.

Start your day with a cup of coffee while watching wildlife along the river. Listen to the soothing flow of water and the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze. With the Massanutten Mountain range in the distance, you’ll be inspired to plan your next hike. The river is right at your feet—whether you want to relax and watch it flow by or jump in for a refreshing dip, it’s all yours to enjoy. Lounge on the porch, read a book, and breathe in the fresh, mountain air.

As evening falls, the firepit is ready to help you make memories—roast marshmallows and savor s’mores under the starry sky. The moon glistens on the river while the sound of locusts fills the air. Gather with friends and family around the fire to relax and share stories.

At The River House, we’ve thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible.

Come, make yourself at home, and let us share our little slice of riverfront paradise with you.

Located just two hours west of Washington, DC, in beautiful Luray, Virginia.
Keywords: River House Luray Water Waterfront Tubing Firepit Family Hiking Outfitters View Waterview Mountains
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin 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 attractions include The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shenandoah County Fairgrounds and Secret Passage Ranch. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Luray Caverns - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 21 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 29 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Massanutten Storybook Trail - 37 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Vineyards - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Bigfoot Hunt Club Bar - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Veggie Plate - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Deerbrone Farm - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Shenandoah Stars - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Shenandoah River, Mountain Views... Come and Unplug! located?

This family-friendly Luray cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Carillon Park and Belle Brown Northcott Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The location was great for visiting the national park. Loved the quietness at the house. We had everything we needed and my kids loved the river. The scenery is stunning. The house was perfect- clean, well stocked, lots of space. Anne is an amazing host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect

Perfect place for a family to enjoy the river and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

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

Peaceful river

Our family of 4 enjoyed this river house. We loved that the house is so close to the river. It was perfect. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

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

River house

We had a wonderful stay! View of the river is breathtaking. We were outside playing games or enjoying the fire pit the entire time. We will be back! We loved the deck and the screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Anne’s house was the perfect getaway for my family. We lived on the screened in porch and just loved sitting out there and watching the river go by. The kayaks and tubes gave us some fun water activities. The kitchen had all the supplies we needed and there was an expansive living room for our toddler to play in safely. I highly recommend and we’d like to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd visit to The River House. Well equipped and super clean. Host is easy to work with. Water front location with a great view of the river. Recommend you add this to your list to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron Doti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was very private very clean and a stones throw away from the water. We were looking for a place to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and.could not have asked for a better stay. Anne was simply amazing and accommodating. She had everything there and more from spices to laundry detergent, cleaners etc. the view was absolutely amazing. I could not recommend this any higher. We will absolutely return!
Early morning sunrise from the yard. It was cloudy so not as great as it would’ve been I’m sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn't have asked for a better host. We've rented numerous houses on VRBO, and this owner was by far the most responsive and accommodating. The location was great. Only 20 minutes into town if you needed anything, however you felt very remote. The landscape around the property with awesome views in both direction down the river made the trip one of our favorites so far. You can tell that this host has been renting short term for a while, because she makes sure that everything is perfect for her guests. The beds were comfy, HVAC worked great, and wi-fi was present even though we didn't need it. I highly recommend you booking here if you are looking for a quiet relaxing place to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect spot for a river get away with our grandsons. The River House is set up for family fun and relaxation. Anne has the house well stocked to cover anything you might have forgotten (spices, plastic wrap :)). The screen porch is a great place for meals and games. Having the river right outside creates a calm and beautiful environment for being together. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location with natural beauty everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect!

Once again - a wonderful stay at this beautiful property!! Perfect spot to unwind with family and enjoy nature together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

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

Revisiting for Relaxation

We stayed here last year and really enjoyed it, so we decided to come back. We love sitting on the deck and just listening to the birds and water. I think our dog also enjoyed being lazy and sleeping in his bed on the deck. Much needed break from normal every day life. Hope things will be drier and warmer next time so we can enjoy the water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Wonderful Cottage right on the river!

Exceeded expectations! The cottage was so nice. You could throw a rock from the deck and it would land in the river. Serene and relaxing. Anne was a great host. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Bookcation 2024

We had a wonderful stay again! The house was clean, comfortable, and peaceful. We watched the water and the birds while cozied up on the porch with tea and books. A lovely little vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Birthday Fishing Celebration

The River House was the perfect choice for our birthday trip. Although the river was high and grounds a bit soggy from recent rains the weather was gorgeous for our hiking and fishing. We truly appreciated all the local info provided by the host, Very clean, well maintained, comfy beds.5
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect

Perfect place to stay and enjoy the river!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing!

My husband and I stayed here in May of 2024 to celebrate our anniversary, and this location did not disappoint. The house sits near one end of the road, so we didn't experience any traffic during our visit. We were able to relax in the peace and quiet while enjoying the beautiful views of the river. All the basic amenities were provided so we only needed to bring our food/spices, drinks, and personal belongings. We brought our own games with us, but there were plenty available to choose from. Our dog loved stretching his legs and chasing his ball in the big yard. There's also a shelf with books to read that visitors can trade their own books for (such a cool idea). The owner was very responsive and easy to reach. This is definitely a place we would like to revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

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

Ten out of Ten

I've stayed at about 15 riverfront places near Luray. This one was the best. No issues whatsoever and best brush free river frontage for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily P.

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

Amazing place

This cabin has everything we needed, is clean, peaceful, near the river, and communication with the owner was fast and accurate. We definitely come back on fall. I extremely recommend this to anyone needs a relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny K.

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

Great time

The house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and clean. It was great waking up to the views of the river and mountains. Just a short drive to Luray caverns. The host was very responsive and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY H.

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

The River House

This was our second visit to The River House and we had a great get away. The house is well equipped with all you need. Anne is very gracious and quick to respond to questions. This is a good choice for a very relaxing adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Amazing stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and well stocked. All of the amenities listed were available. The location is amazing! The river and property were awesome. Every meal we were able to eat on the screened in porch and enjoy our time outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

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

A Lovely Stay, with Caveats

My family has been vacationing in Luray since I was a child; we LOVE the area! We had a nice stay (loved the space, all of the board games, a beautiful view), but did have some issues. 1. The pictures in the listing showed a hammock. It sounds like such a silly thing, but we always stay in a rental with a hammock because it's my husband's favorite thing! We found out once we got to the rental that the hammock was damaged last year and never replaced, but the listing pictures were not updated. We should have asked in advance. 2. Temperature. Upon arrival, we learned that the house must be set at 71 degrees or warmer in the summer. Not a big deal, but it was set at 66 degrees when we arrived - make sure you check the thermostat upon arrival so that you don't get charged for an HVAC callout if the unit freezes! Also, while the living room was very comfortable, the bedrooms got considerably warmer during the night - you may want to leave the doors open. 3. Cleanliness/Safety: We noticed small cleanliness issues during our stay - cobwebs near the game table, an old contact lens on the living room floor, etc. We're not super picky about cleanliness, so this wasn't a bother. But, when we were packing up on our final day, we found a prescription pill under the bed my daughter slept in. My daughter is old enough that it wouldn't have been a dangerous situation for us, but I hate to think of what could have happened if a small child had found it! An unfortunate end to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Rapids Entertainment

Beautiful place with plenty of room outside for spreading out. Fishing was good and listening to the rapids and betting if the next person will make it thru without getting stuck was quite entertaining. House was very well stocked, only need your clothes and food. Would definitely stay there again, right on the river!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mats O.

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

We're coming back!

We had a wonderful stay at the river house! We were between many similar properties and we chose this one based on all the great reviews and they did not lead us astray. It's a wonderfully spacious place, well stocked and just really tranquil. The owners also went above and beyond when there was a brief power outage, beyond having all the necessities available at the house in case of an outage they also gave us a refund, which was not necessary but very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anne Ulrich

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Anne Ulrich- I live in northern Virginia with my 2 daughters. We've had this house over a decade. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the area just call or text my cell number 703 798 6487.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property so we could spend time here and share it too! Our kids are growing up fast and we realized the need to show them more than the suburban environment they live in. Luray has so much to offer: Luray Caverns, hiking, tubing, kayak/canoeing, mountain biking, campfires, Skyline Drive, not to mention all the stars! It's truly a great way to reconnect with your family and yourself.

What makes this property unique

There is not one home on the rental market in Luray that has better river views than we do. Our house is 30 feet from the riverbank. Step out the door and you are there.

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