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The Jive!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Dining
Exterior
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1+ bathroomSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Luray, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Jive!

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. It contains a loft area with a queen bed and a half a bath. French doors and hardwood floors. The sun room has fantastic views of the river, fire pit and a large private yard with hot tub. Lots of extra seating, ping pong for entertaining and a backyard grill.

Equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer. Your home away from home to insure your experience is amazing. Note: We are in the valley and wifi can be spotty.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children 12 and under are free.
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Events

No events allowed
Ask owner for parties or events
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$20 per pet/per day
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On deck, porch and outside of cabin.
smoking is NOT allowed inside the cabin, but is allowed outside on deck or property. Please specify your childrens ages on your inquiry.
No pets or small children with diapers ( pampers ) allowed in the hot tub.
Renters agree to respect and take care of cabin, furnishings and property . Please inform owner of anything that is broken or not working properly.

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
Note from host: Ask owner for parties or events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns. Travelling with kids? Consider The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Luray Caverns - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Dukes of Hazzard Museum - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 18 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪West Main Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Broad Porch Luray - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jive! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Jive!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Jive!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Jive!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Jive! located?

This family-friendly Luray cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Shenandoah River and George Washington National Forest. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, right on the river and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect river getaway! The fishing was incredible, the cabin was clean and cozy, and the peaceful setting made it easy to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! Lots of things to do inside. The kitchen was fully stocked and just the right size. We loved just relaxing on the porch. There was a lot of room for the dog to run outside. The hot tub was so relaxing, and the river is so close. We loved that it’s not near anything. It’s a really wonderful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Cabin was older, needed some updating. The tv and internet service went in and out. Lots of spiders, which I don’t mind but someone else may not be comfortable with . Parts of road very bumpy. The grounds were very pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a very nice location. We enjoyed floating on the river, canoeing, fishing and the hot tub. We had everything we needed for our stay. The only issue we encountered were wasps, but the owner came and sprayed under the deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline “Kitty” S.

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

Love The Jive!

This was our third time staying at The Jive and it never disappoints. We love everything about it! Already looking forward to booking our next stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great cabin for a weekend getaway

Clean and right on the water. Enjoyed the stay, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Exciting

It was great and cozy and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time relaxing by the beautiful river! Painting rocks was a bonus too. This place is a gem! Owner was very responsive to any issues we had. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very poor reception for our Cell phones. Went into town when we had to make a call so no big deal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Beautiful property!

Our family enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin by the river! Very relaxing and a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

Gorgeous location, great

The house was very clean, the location was great, and we had a wonderful vacation. The Starlink internet didn’t work in the house so we eventually bought a dvd player at the nearby Walmart and watched movies due to being unable to stream. Otherwise everything was perfect! It wasn’t the worst thing to be a bit disconnected, but as the description mentions don’t plan on working or streaming in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great place!

This is a great cabin on the river. Easy, level walk to the river. Very clean and comfortable cabin. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

So peaceful

A wonderful place…so peaceful and just perfect for a quiet weekend to relax. Cute winery just down the road. River view was beautiful. Everything in top shape- loved the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline “Kitty” S.

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

Our favorite river spot!

This was our second time staying at The Jive and loved it just as much as we did the first time we stayed there 4 years ago! Definitely coming back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Moms getaway

The house was perfect! The river was so pretty! We enjoyed everything. Perfect getaway for two moms needing a break. Definitely would go again and bring the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Great cabin

Secluded yet ideal to town, scenic drives and hikes, and right on water! Well definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Great Escape Cabin

Fantastic riverfront cabin with a lot of space indoors and out. Very clean, but it is a rustic cabin setting. Perhaps the most unique and fun feature is hundreds of river rocks painted by the guests in all sorts of ways, displayed inside and outside, was fun to add to the collection with the paints and brushes supplied. Also note that there is a larger sister cabin nearby but about 50 yds. away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great stay on the River

Loved this cottage, the Location, the closeness to the river, the deck and the sunroom, wonderful!! Everything was comfy and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Angela T.

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

New Years Getaway

The cabin was nice and very relaxing. Close to town of Luray.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

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

Just like home

Very comfortable and homey. Was decorated for Christmas we loved staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Our stay at Luray!

We had a great time. There were tubes to enjoy the beautiful river and everything was as expected. We will definitely come back! Thank you so much for having us at your lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter M.

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

Nice riverfront trip.

Nice cabin, directly riverfront. Check-in was super easy. Wifi works good outside or up stairs. Cabin is rustic but comfortable. Host is very responsive and helpful. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark p.

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

Loved it

Great river cabin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Eugene Christopher

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Why they chose this property

I bought this property and built The Jive cabin some years ago, and lived in it for quite a while. You cannot beat the view and the easy walk out flat access to the river just steps from the deck. Love the peace and quiet and seclusion of the wooded river property yet close to town. Being able to walk right out to the river from the yard is amazing. Fishing, canoeing, swimming. tubing,and just sitting on the deck and watching the river is fantastic. I wanted to share this little piece of heaven with others who need to get away from it all and relax.

What makes this property unique

Views from the property are amazing. Watch the river flow by as you sit on the deck, hot tub or inside in the sunroom.. Mountain views all around. lots of wildlife in the area. Quiet, scenic, private and relaxing.

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English
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