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Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Riverfront Log Cabin.
Riverfront Log Cabin with fire pit . A good place to make memories !!
Looking at cabin from river.
Back view of cabin showing Shenandoah River directly in front of cabin.
Front of cabin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shenandoah, VA
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront

Papa Bear invites you to come relax in this beautiful riverfront log cabin, with all the right amenities and a view second to none. Located near the beautiful Skyline Drive and Ski Slopes. Explore the famous Luray Caverns or take a short drive to the home of Thomas Jefferson. Maybe just relax, or fish or read a good book. This cabin will certainly create memories for a lifetime.
Papa Bear's River Cabin is family owned and built by Mr. Ron Hensley and son Tony Hensley. The Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful place and we love to share the area's natural beauty with our guest.
Whether you are looking for the perfect place to go fishing , or simply to enjoy the peaceful view of the Shenandoah River and the awesome views of the surrounding mountains , you will fall in love with Papa Bear's River Cabin !!

Live Well.....Love Much.........Laugh Often-

Papa Bear

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are counted as guest. 7 is the total #
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shenandoah

Located in Shenandoah, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Massanutten Water Park and Jordan Hollow Stables. Travelling with kids? Consider The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shenandoah, VA

What's nearby

  • Luray Caverns - 18 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 26 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 29 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 31 min drive - 34.0 km
  • James Madison University - 36 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rudy’s Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shenandoah Moose Lodge #2176 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hawksbill Diner - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront located?

This family-friendly Shenandoah cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shenandoah River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jordan Hollow Stables and George Washington National Forest. Pitt Spring and Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. Cabin was warm and inviting. Definitely recommend! Host was easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I booked papa bears to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The cabin was absolutely perfect. A little slice of heaven for sure and we already can not wait to come back. The hosts were very attentive and responsive and check in and out was a breeze. Thanks for making our anniversary memories so special. See you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy access. great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Just Beautiful

I loved that there was no other homes nearby that we could see The cabin was beautiful and so was the river we enjoyed the wildlife all around The caverns were also fun to visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david a.

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

Peaceful getaway

The house and property exceeded our expectations and our family enjoyed our stay. The bugs were pretty bad near the river but the large catfish catches made it worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Great family getaway for Thanksgiving

Stayed for Thanksgiving holiday with adult kids who live in VA. Perfect place for families of all ages. House was cozy, clean, well appointed and location on river was fantastic and short drive to Luray. Would definitely stay againd.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Papa Bear Cabin

Very nice property. We enjoyed the “bear” theme. The kids enjoyed the firepit for s’mores and exploring the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C., Fairfax, va

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

Great spot on the river

We had a fantastic time enjoying the local hiking and the outdoors. We enjoyed every part of the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Great Cabin Great Location

Would definitely stay here again. All the comforts of home with great privacy and a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved staying at this Cabin. It was very clean and came with all the needed amenities for a great weekend trip to the mountains. We loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay for a weekend getaway. View of the river was really nice and property was private aside from the road nearby. We enjoyed the fire pit with provided firewood. Everything was clean and beds were comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Cabin on the River

Papa Bear's Cabin was terrific! Great location, very nice cabin and great communication with the owners. We'd go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Cozy Cabin!

Cute cabin! We enjoyed the beautiful views, kids’ toys, hot tub, s'mores at the fire pit, and nearby trails and Luray Caverns. Highly recommended listing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Had a great stay at this beautiful mountain getaway. Everything was exactly as offered, good communication and wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Cabin getaway.

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Perfect deal for vacation

Amazing riverfront location, pristine nature on all 4 sides, and in the middle of all local attractions, no long drives! Add to this well designed and decorated with love house, and you cannot have a better rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

Family and friends vacation

The property is beautiful and the home is just as described in the listing. Perfect size for a group of 6/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented the cabin for a weekend getaway with my friends and this place did not disappoint!! The first thing Hemsley family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Once again …

Once again we enjoyed a peaceful & relaxing stay at Papa Bear Cabin. Adorable and well appointed cabin. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oney S.

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

Just Chillin

We enjoyed everything about Papa Bear Cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

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

Everything was awesome

we enjoyed very much, the house is spacious and cozy, the place is quiet and you can enjoy on the fire pit in front of the water, definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Lovely Cabin

We stayed at this cabin for a few days and had a wonderful time. We loved the large yard and fire pit, and the river is very peaceful and serene. There is a semi-busy road behind the property, but it was not a problem for us. Access to the river is a little difficult as the bank is very high, but it didn't detract from our enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Wonderful!

We really enjoyed the property. The cabin had everything we needed. Perfect for two couples. Looking forward to renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

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