My husband and I went here for our 2nd Wedding Anniversary and it was an awesome weekend. The cabin…read moreis beautiful and the views were spectacular. The private hot tub and fire pit were awesome and we used both. We wanted a cozy getaway and that's definitely what we got. The only downsides were that the fire pit solo stove didn't have a lid to help it go out so we had to wait outside longer than we planned until it went out and there were a good amount of bugs (expected in the area the cabin is but it was still a lot). The views and our overall experience at the cabin was exactly what we were hoping for so we will definitely be back! We were near plenty of places in a nearby town for meals and groceries and our goal was to complete the Old Rag hike and we were close enough to do it! :)

Anniversary trip! This place is so peaceful. So clean and…read morejust allows you to relax! We stayed a few nights in June 2025 and I am already looking for dates to go back. We stayed in Cabin #8. The privacy is on point. The hottub and the swing, perfect! We did some grocery shopping to make our meals on site. They also had a small grill. The washer and dryer in the cabin made a huge difference because we went hiking a couple times and it was hot out! The only thing that threw me for a loop was their small pond. It looked amazing in photos but in person it was a small pond with rocks and gravel. But everything else was wonderful! You can go offsite to see beautiful waterfalls etc. There is a community rec center across the street with a large pool. We stopped in to see it. Staff there was informative and friendly. So if you wanted to hop out of the Hawksbill gate and go across the street you can enjoy the pool!

Always come back to here. Service is great and the atmosphere is comfy as always. They do breakfast…read moreon the weekends now. I'm happy and even happier that it tasted great.

1 Star -- The Beginning of a Horror Movie…read more We stopped here on 8/8 for my bachelorette weekend, and honestly, this felt less like a restaurant and more like the beginning of a horror movie. My girlfriends and I all ordered the French onion soup. The cheese was burnt, there was what looked like an entire soggy slice of bread floating in the cup, and the "caramelized onions" were actually rough-chopped white onions with absolutely no flavor. But bad soup happens, so we tried to overlook it. Then we noticed the dead flies in the windows... and the live ones flying around our table. We spent the meal constantly swatting them away from our food. Then one friend went to the restroom. When she came back, we could literally hear her shoes sticking to the floor with every step -- squish, stick, squish, stick -- all the way back to our table. We came in celebrating my bachelorette weekend expecting a fun night with good food and drinks. Instead, we got burnt soup, soggy bread, flavorless onions, dead flies, live flies, and floors apparently held together by grease and adhesive. If this restaurant were the opening scene of a horror movie, I can already hear the narrator: "They thought they were just stopping for dinner... they were wrong." Management seriously needs to address the cleanliness and sanitation. This wasn't just disappointing -- it was genuinely disgusting. We will not be returning.

Reading through some of the other reviews here, it's clear that any of the issues folks have had…read morecould have been avoided if they'd just read the info that was given to them. A group of 16 of us booked for the weekend and I honestly can't think of enough great things to say. Seriously, everything about this place was AMAZING! I organized the trip, so I got to work with one of the owners, Jesse, to get everything set up. He was helpful, responsive, accommodating, and really kind. I organize a lot for my friends and myself, and this was one of the easiest. Upon arrival we were checked in by the other owner, Gary, who immediately made us feel like we were at home. He gave us a wonderful tour of the property and told us everything we needed to know for a wonderful stay. This property is nestled in the hills of WV and the views are STUNNING! Every space and room is beautifully appointed, really leaning into the upscale rustic vibe you'd expect in a mountain retreat. So many beautiful nooks and crannies to sit and read or play games or just nap. The pool and hot tub are gorgeous and Logan at the pool bar will take amazing care of you! They provide a complimentary breakfast of freshly cooked eggs, meats, and biscuits/scones. The lunch and dinner menus are varied and everything we had was delicious. Our servers, Rain (spelling ??) and Angie were stellar and the ambience was just perfect. Every single one of us left feeling refreshed and we were all sad to leave. Do yourself a favor and make the trek out to Lost River and treat yourself. This place is amazing and I'm already planning my next trip here with my partner.

My husband and I recently stayed at the Guesthouse and we were blown away!…read more Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia the first thing you notice driving up to the Guesthouse is the beauty surrounding you. A winding road through a rocky valley with a mountain stream that flows to the Lost River. Then you turn into the Guesthouse and the stunning main building and cute cabins are so perfectly placed on the property with lovely landscaping. Walk into the main lobby to be greeted by Gary, one of the owners. He was super pleasant and took us on a tour of the property pointing out the dining room, bar, pool (although it was still closed for winter), hot tub and sauna, gym, multiple media rooms, game rooms and lounge areas, and then our room in the Hobson Cabin. The room was well appointed and clean. The shower was beautiful and had great water pressure and temperature. The balcony had wonderful views of the parks close by. A country breakfast is served daily at 9 and is a great start to the day. The dining room is open in the evening for drinks and dinner with a menu for anyone! Gary and Jesse are always close by if you ever need anything and make you feel most welcome. We can't wait to visit again in the summer so we can make full use of the pool and enjoy some nearby hiking!

Donna E can Naysay my original post if she chooses to save face.. but photos by another reviewer…read moredon't lie and either do I! I'm mean Who uses the excuse that she was late with 'seasonal cleaning'? A super host checks readiness to rent / cleans ahead of Each Guest - That's What We All Expect.. Seasonally?? That is a Gross Admission. Call it a guide, call it a handbook.. Your directions / admissions clearly reveal that you believe paying guests should prepare the place ahead of the next visitors. (So you don't have to?? I hope you learn how to host and years from now your guests leave happy that they dropped by for a couple days. PS I'm not an underage woman. I identified your shortfalls with accuracy. Too bad for you that your embarrassment (or concern that your next mortgage payment will come out of your own pocket - won't let you accept the truth.

DO NOT RENT FROM RIVER CABINS. A picture says a thousand words. Please feel free to zoom in…read more Rustic does not mean disgustingly unashamedly DIRTY. The kitchen utensils, cups, glasses, cookware and everything else, has not been replaced nor updated since 1984. You basically need to rent a uhaul and bring half of your kitchen, half of your linens, comforters, towels- just bring everything from home- DO NOT USE anything there. Drape the sofas, bedpost, use flip flops to shower, do not touch anything in shower, use disposable toilet seat cover. Just skip kitchen all together go out to eat. There are No lights on deck nor steps going down to lower deck; no lights on lower deck. So unless there's a full moon, you will basically need to bring flashlights, lanterns, solar lights, even a candle to light the way. The BBQ grill had used burnout charcoal from last renters. Couldn't open sliding doors facing the river at night because the screen doors are missing. The tv is BEHIND the sofa as if we have eyes behind our heads, and it is smaller than my computer screen. They offer streaming services- but when you open Netflix, they have created a profile with your name,in their streaming apps, without permission and it is impossible to log out of their streaming services in order to log into yours. So you are stuck with that. All 4 ceiling fans are very dirty, and with all the dust and dirt please don't forget your zyrtec. Bottom line for $145 - $165 per night, and having to haul everything that you will need- you are better off camping by the river, renting a cabin from another company or staying at a hotel. This people are riding on free natural views of the river and nature, while disgracefully renting out these cabins that are no better than camping under a bridge. DO NOT RENT FROM THEM; THEY OWN SEVERAL CABINS LIKE THIS ONE.

First time camping here and we really enjoyed ourselves. Outside of the stunning Mountain View's…read morethere is so much to do. They have -fishing -RC car track -mountain bike track -intertubing -basketball court -pickleball court -ping pong -swimming pool & water slides -playground We decided to go glamping and were pleasantly surprised but how nice the tent was. Our tent had an AC unit, small fridge , microwave and hot plate. It also had a bathroom with a nice shower. My kids slept in another room with bunk beds and the AC was not located in there room so we used a fan to help push the air around. Since you are sleeping in a tent the you can hear everything happening outside. So light sleepers be aware. I would highly recommend renting a golf cart to get around because of how the camp ground is laid out. Plus taking a little golf cart ride on this camp ground is a good time there are tons of little paths and roads to explore. This is not what I would consider a " party camp ground" the vibe is more laid back. They also have a quiet time that they do enforce. Overall I enjoyed myself here and would come back again

How does this place only have 3 stars?! This campsite is immaculate…read more The entire site looks practically new. Very well maintained grounds and restrooms. The pool is a lot of fun with the slides. It will keep your kids entertained for hours. It could benefit from a few more umbrellas for people to sit under. Otherwise very well kept, even the restrooms were very clean. The bike track and rc car track are great. Also very well kept. The dog park is quite large. We ended up not needing it, as we just walked the property with the dogs instead. The sites are decent size. Beautiful views all around. We did the river tubing. It takes about 30 minutes to go through it all. They do not have tubes to rent. We ended up getting some at Buc-ee's for $14 a piece. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend coming here!

Nice campground outside of Luray. RV sites are spacious and fairly level. There are trails, a…read moresmall playground, and it is on the Shenandoah River. It's a little pricey, especially when the weather is bad and you can't enjoy the river for fishing, tubing, etc. It's rather quiet, although quite full at the same time. The cabins appear to be extremely nice and a good price if a group of 8 were meeting up for a weekend. They had a full kitchen and bath and even a hot tub. The camp store had the essentials and the staff was friendly. Outlanders would definitely be a good home base for those wanting to explore the Valley during the day and return to the campground for a peaceful evening.

Beautiful well kept clean campground. We are 1st time RVers and I was worried about camping on…read moregravel but our campsite is very level and we didn't even need to use our leveling blocks. We drove in late at night in the dark but it was very easy to find our site after downloading the campground map from their website. Site #15

this place has closed. The Mimslyn Inn purchased all of these properties several years ago. they…read morehave renovated all of the cottages and the main house.

My wife and I stayed here for a weekend and the hosts and the accommodations couldn't have been…read morenicer. Right in the heart of Luray, a short trail takes you from the property right down to Main Street. Their cottages are very nicely outfitted and decorated. There is a nice pool and even a fire pit to hang out at in the evening.

We received an email prior to our arrival with detailed instructions about the check-in process…read more The owner is available to answer questions and providing thoughtful recommendations for our stay. Briar Laine house is beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially loved the spacious living room open into the kitchen. Perfect for a family gathering. And the game room is a fun space for all ages to enjoy with board games, cards and a foosball table. We really appreciated the extra touches like fresh towels and a welcome basket. Great location for exploring Luray, walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Great place! Highly recommend can't go wrong for choosing Briar Laine House. It's in a great…read morelocation, beautiful house well decorated with all the necessities you would need plus more. A place to relax inside and out. Its a place to have a big family gathering or just a room for two as well For a short weekend getaway. Very clean. Great parking Walking distance to small shops, restaurants. Will definitely visit again. Plan a trip soon you want regret.