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Hike in Shenandoah National Park!

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A house with a porch, a door, and a window.
A house with a garage door and a window.
A single-story house with a porch, a number sign '8 369' on the front, and a small front yard with potted plants.
A rustic wooden structure with a bench in a forested area.
A rustic wooden cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a fenced area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shenandoah River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Port Republic, VA
  • Place, Port Republic Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockingham Fairgrounds
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bear Cub Room

1 Queen Bed

Living room/Kitchenette

1 Double Futon

Sunflower Room

1 King Bed

Only Bathroom Accessed Through the 1 Bedroomm

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Port Republic

Located in Port Republic, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah River, while Port Republic Museum and Augusta Military Academy Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atlantic Union Bank Center or University Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Port Republic, VA

What's nearby

  • Port Republic Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Madison University - 13 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Rockingham Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 27 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 28 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lil Guss’ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪CrossKeys Vineyards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wood Fired Oven - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hike in Shenandoah National Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hike in Shenandoah National Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hike in Shenandoah National Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hike in Shenandoah National Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hike in Shenandoah National Park! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Port Republic Museum and Shenandoah River. Port republic Battle Field is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jena was very quick to communicate and very accommodating of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2026
I'm so sorry that you had such a nice time. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage! Cozy and clean and the perfect amount of space for 2. Lovely neighborhood to walk around and lots to do within 30 mins of driving! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and specially enjoyed the views and hanging out with the cows in the pasture behind the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2026
I'm so glad you had a 5 star stay. Please come back. If you do, remind me you are a return guest and we will give you a return guest discount.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy cottage. Loved waking up to seeing the cows in the pasture behind the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2026
I'm so glad you had a lovely time. We aim for a five-star stay every time whether it's one day or one week. If you ever get to come back, let me know that you are a return guest. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, comfortable bed, amazing bathroom! Loved sitting by the fire outside on these cool fall evenings. Everything went smoothly - will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2026
I am so glad you had a lovely time. The full color of the leaves is about to turn in about a week. Let me know you're a return guest when you book and will give you a special discount.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay, the host checked on us and we have very good communication. We'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2026
I would love to host you again. Just jog my memory that you are a return guest.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet cozy cottage. The village area is quaint with lots of pretty historic homes and gardens. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2026
We would love to have you back. Please let me know when you book again that you are a return visitor. As I explained, the outdoor shower was not yet turned on for the season because it needed a small repair and I was anticipating the plumber soon. Otherwise, let me know what I could do to make this a 10 out of 10 / 5 star stay and I will be happy to implement what is possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage is adorable. We had enough room for the four of us, but it is cozy. The main bedroom and bathroom are spacious and very well decorated (love the bright, cheery yellow accents!). The shower is amazing. The location worked well for us, as it is on the lower third of Shenandoah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2026
I am so happy that you had such a fun and pleasant stay. We always aim for 5 stars. I called the yellow room the sunflower room. My favorite of course is purple as you can see in the purple velvet couch and the brand new open purple shelving above my gorgeous counters. We would love to host you again if you ever find yourself this way.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was quick to respond. The place was close to work and the neighbors were friendly. I would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We aim for a 10 out of 10, five star review as I am a private, small business owner. Please let me know what I could have done to make your experience the best possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a wonderful little town. The house is nice and well maintained. We had a wonderful little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage and village with tons of charm! Super quiet stay but close to everything we were doing. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2026
I am so happy that you had such a lovely time. Please let me know if we can ever host you again, I do offer a discount for a return guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for what we needed, a one night stay. Some nice information about the area was there that my mother read. I did not see the informational material because it was in the main bedroom and I was in the second bedroom. The second bedroom bed had some specks of dirt on it and I found a hair in the bed that was not mine when I stripped the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2026
To reassure you, we launder all the sheets between all guests. As I change the sheets I do inspect to make sure none of the hairs get embedded in the weave. I am so sorry that you found a stray that got past all of our guard rails. I am glad that you we're able to enjoy the cottage. We will continue to keep our vigilance up.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean accommodations. The little village was very quiet and close to everything we planned to do in the Shenandoah Valley and National Park. Great communication by Jena. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2026
Thank you for your five-star review. I am so glad that we met all of your expectations and then some. Please come back. I offer return discount to previous guests. We are always trying to improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our girls weekend in this quaint cottage. The host’s description of the cabin was very accurate. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you for coming to our little village of Port Republic. We would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great visit here last week for a JMU graduation. Location was a quick 20 minute ride from the house and very convenient to restaurants, shopping, etc., in Harrisonburg. We did try the Ye Olde Coffee House just a quick 6 minutes from the house for wonderful coffee and homemade breakfast bars! Overall the house was clean, well equipped, and we enjoyed the peaceful patio setting during some afternoon downtime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2026
I am so happy you had such a successful stay. Please let me know if I can ever host you again. I do offer a return guest discount.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage for my family of 4. We cooked breakfast and dinner everyday and the kitchen had everything we needed. If you're planning on doing any big meals though you might want to bring your own large skillet. Jenna always answered my questions quickly and was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you for coming. We aim for a five-star stay. We would love to have host you anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage for a trip to the National Park. Quiet little town near a great set of caves as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much. We aim to give a five-star experience. Glad you had such a wonderful time. We would love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us. Very clean and convenient. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
So glad that you had a lovely time. We aim for a five-star stay and appreciate your patronage. Please let us know if you should return to the Valley, we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
We are so glad you had a lovely time. We'd love to have you back. Just jog my memory that you're a return guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Loved the quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a cozy and adorable cottage that was perfect for our weekend getaway. Nicely located near the national park, caves and more. The bathroom was perfect for my elderly mother that needs a handicap friendly bathroom. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We always aim for a five-star rating. I am so glad that you had a lovely time. Should you ever find your way back to this area, please contact me and jog my memory that you are a return guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very accommodating, the tight knit neighbors were very friendly and welcoming, we loved the eclectic decor and quiet surroundings…the view from the guest bedroom was very pleasant. We will visit the area again to visit family, we’ll request this cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin!

My son and I enjoyed our stay. It was a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
We are so glad you had such a nice time. Love to have you again. Just let me know you're a return traveler. Hope to see you soon. J
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