I have been coming to Mountain Whisper cabins since 2014. It is a fabulous opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life & reconnect with nature. The owner, Andrea, is professional and keeps each of her cabins meticulously clean and comfortably furnished. All the cabins boast fireplaces as well as jacuzzis- so perfect for year-round escapes. In addition, the owner is a wealth of knowledge as she is a true native to the region and will recommend excellent local eateries and activities to do during your stay. I enjoy bringing my family down during the summer for 2-3 days. We always kayak at the family run Shenandoah River Outfitters and everyone makes us feel like we are a part of their family. There is nothing nicer than ending a perfect day on the water soaking in the jacuzzi or sitting around the campfire. Although we have never experienced any problems at any of the cabins (I've stayed in all three,) we feel confident the owner would reply to our concerns or requests promptly and graciously, as she has always welcomed us and our pets warmly. (Side note: Our escapes to Mountain Whisper Cabins have become such a ritual for us that we even have decided to use Dr. Matthews at the Luray Veterinary clinic, so our lovable family pets associate regular check ups and vaccines with an escape to the country!) Even if you only have 2 nights to get away, the short drive (1.5-2 hrs from DC depending on traffic,) is worth it! You will return completely refreshed and relaxed. read more

Me and a girlfriend came here for a weekend trip. It was easy to find and had everything we needed. The kitchen had supplies including a coffee maker and coffee, which was nice. The bedrooms were on separate sides to give us some nice privacy. I loved the peaceful closed in porch and we used the fire pit outside at night. The bathrooms were nice and clean and I was surprised there was a washer and dryer if we needed! I also liked that it was dog friendly for an extra $20/night fee. That was pricey in my opinion but I can understand, as some people's dogs aren't well behaved. The only small things that weren't perfect, is that there was some kind of beeping by the fireplace so when we sat at the dining room table to eat or work on our laptops, it was kinda annoying and we couldn't figure out what it was from or how to stop it. Next, there wasn't anywhere to walk or go for a run right from the cabin. But there are trails nearby you can drive to and the views on the drives were pretty to see. We had a great weekend, there's so much stuff to do and explore in the area. This cabin was big for 2 people so if you have a group this is a good size. All the bedrooms are on different sides so there is a lot of privacy for each person or couple. read more

This was an outstanding cabin rental in the Shenandoah's under two hours away from DC. The directions led us straight to the home with no issue. It had snowed in the region just a day earlier, but the gravel roads were plowed and was a non-issue even in our 2WD car. The appearance of the cabin is new, simple, and cozy. We had six adults staying in the cabin for a long weekend. There was more than enough space for all of us, the hot water was also never an issue. There are also nice subtle touches too. Simple things like Tupperware to save our meals was available for use during our stay. The hot tub was great, even with outside temperatures near 5F to 10F degrees. The cabin also had a nice flat screen wall mounted TV and a great stereo system (with iPhone capability mount). The interaction with the owner was always pleasant and simple. The bottom line: This is a great place to stay if you want a simple weekend in a nice place, with beautiful views! read more

My husband and I recently stayed at one of the Mountain Whisper Cabins (Shenandoah Sunset) with two other young couples. It was an amazing way to get away and spend some time recharging. It was the perfect amount of space for 6 people, very clean, AMAZING VIEW of the mountains/sunset and it had pretty much every appliance you could hope for in a rental cabin in the woods! Since it was a winter trip, we didn't even leave the cabin, except to get in the hot tub! The rest of our time was spent in front of the fireplace or playing games. The men loved the TV and even got in a few good hours of video games. Prior to our stay, I spoke with and exchanged emails with the owner. She was incredibly helpful. She sent information with details about what the cabin would have available for us to use, what things would be helpful to bring, and all of the pricing information (e.g., linens, pets, cancellation policy, etc.). Our group found it incredibly helpful and felt very prepared for the trip. We even contacted her prior to the weekend because we were concerned about a snow storm, and she quickly assured us that we would be able to get to the cabin. Every single one of the couples had a wonderful time and we are looking forward to going back (perhaps in the summer) to use the fire pit and do some hiking in the woods! read more

Four friends, my dog, and I stayed at the Mountain Whisper cabin in Luray for New Year's Eve. It was the perfect little get away. The owner was extremely friendly and professional and we really appreciate the pet friendly aspect (extra $20 or so bucks per night). I understand that allowing pets comes at a risk, so the fact that this is at all an option delighted us. Our dog had the best time ever! He loved the gas fireplace. The size of the place and the fully stocked kitchen were just perfect for our needs. All the rooms were cute and quaint and clean. Love the fact that there are books and a few board games included. The hot tub was a great treat in the 25-30 degree weather. The street and neighborhood were really nice too. We took a nice walk around and as some great relaxing scenery. We have plans to go back again in the future. It's the perfect meetup location for us traveling from Baltimore and Charlottesville. read more

I rented a 3-bedroom cabin to celebrate a birthday weekend out of town with my family. The cabin is not far from the Shenandoah river. We planned to spend the time reading, hiking, visiting a couple wineries, grilling outdoors, etc. The property is pet friendly with a $20 a day extra fee. I paid the fee, so we could bring our 7-pound dog I enthusiastically was looking forward to the weekend until days before my arrival I got a strange email from the owner of the property, reminding me that the property (in which I planned to only have 4 adults and the aforementioned dog) was for a maximum of 6 guests and that she "wanted everyone to have a good time while respecting the properties and neighbors." In the note, the owner mentions a previous group that caused damage to properties. I found the email to be unfriendly and unwelcoming. It suggested that the owner was looking for fault with her renters. I wrote her back, explaining that my group planned a quiet weekend away and that I could say with certainty that we wouldn't be a problem. She thanked me for my note, but the entire exchange left me feeling uneasy about the entire rental. I probably would have cancelled it, but I would have lost my rental amount, because the cancellation deadline had passed. The property is a pretty standard cabin. It has spartan furnishings and appliances in the kitchen. Also, I think that all of the beds might be full-size, despite claims that two of the beds are queen-size. (Our queen-size sheets seemed large on the mattress.) Otherwise, it's pretty much as advertised. Unfortunately, there were some notable shortcomings. The hook latch on the outside screen porch door was broken, so we didn't feel comfortable keeping the door from the house to the porch open, in case our dog would be able to get out. That was a shame, because we would have liked having the porch open to the rest of the house during the day. Furthermore, during dinner the first night, we turned on the gas-log fireplace only to have very noticeable gas odor sweep through the house. It worried us so much that we delayed our dinner, turned off the fire and opened up doors and windows to air out the property. We didn't get to use the fire place the rest of the stay. Finally, the next morning, we found that the house didn't have enough hot water for more than two showers. As the last person in our group to shower, I took a completely cold shower. I cannot imagine how 6 people could possible stay in this property comfortably. Still, while disappointing, these shortcomings weren't on their own deal breakers for me...I understood that we were "roughing it." What I don't find acceptable was the way that the owner treated us. Because of the strange email that we got before our arrival, on the morning of our departure we took extra pains to clean the property top to bottom, carefully following the directions of the owner. After cleaning, we took photos throughout the house, to demonstrate that the house was left exactly as we found it. I just couldn't get the feeling out of my head that she was a owner who would find fault. She didn't prove me wrong. A couple of days after leaving, she sent a note saying that we left a "huge nasty stain" on one of the beds. She further suggested that we had tried to hide the alleged stain with the comforter. She finished saying, "It would have been appreciated if you would have tried to clean [it]" or "left a note." Upon receiving this email, I immediately called and talked to her, telling her that we didn't try to hide anything, that we didn't leave a note, because the house was left exactly as we found it. Of course, we have photos to prove that. The owner was rude, called me irresponsible, said that she didn't need "people like me" renting her property. When I mentioned the above issues with the house, she said that I was just trying to deflect from the alleged damaged bed. Regarding the gas smell, she said that was a "normal thing" that happens when the gas is low and that she hadn't checked to see if there was an adequate amount of gas for our stay. She said that if there were "real problems" with the house, I should have called her so she could send out the gas company and a plumber (a happy way to spend a birthday). This whole situation left a sad cloud over an otherwise nice weekend. In end, if you're looking for a Shenandoah cabin, you can probably find lots of similar properties that have owners who don't treat their renters in this way. If I had known what to expect from this owner, I would have steered clear of this rental property. read more

We just got back from a lovely weekend stay at the Falling Leaf Cabin. It really was so nice. We got there Friday evening around 7pm (drove down from DC) - it was pretty easy to find and no issues getting in. The cabin is quaint and just as described. Very clean, well kept and we felt that the owners did a really nice job with some modern touches. In terms of kitchen - we had all the basics we needed, plus they left coffee filter, hand soap and little extra things like that that was just a nice touch. We were two couples and both found the rooms very nice - one was a loft and one in the basement which gave us enough space/privacy despite it being a small cabin. Our friends enjoyed the hot tub on Saturday after a long day of hiking - also a nice add-on. Also really great they are dog friendly. It makes taking this type of trip all the more enjoyable. All-on-all it was an excellent stay at a beautiful quaint location and we would definitely do it again (and hope to soon!) read more

My wife and I stayed at Falling Leaf cabin in January 2014. We had a great time and can't wait to return. It was a quiet, secluded retreat nestled on a hilltop above the Shenandoah River. The cabin itself was well-maintained, clean, and very comfortable. Big highlight for us was the natural stone fireplace (firewood provided) which not many other cabins can boast. The proximity to numerous wineries allowed us to visit several and bring back several bottles of wine we could enjoy overlooking the perfect location between two national park ranges. We really enjoyed the hot tub on the back deck and watched the sun go down each night. Making dinner was easy with a full kitchen and cookware/dishes provided. The owner was very accommodating, even letting us stay 2 night rather than the 3 night minimum. We looked at numerous other cabins and nothing else can match the location, seclusion, quality, and comfort of Falling Leaf. We're looking forward to returning. Highly recommend renting from Andrea. read more

My family and I spent this past Fourth of July at one of the cabins. It was absolutely amazing. The cabin was great. Not huge, but just right for 4 of us. We used the grill, we used the hot tub multiple times. The view from the deck was great. Just sitting on the deck in the evening watching the sun go down and the fireflies come out was incredibly relaxing. We went into Luray a number of times. It's a very quick drive. We went to the zoo, we saw the fireworks, we at dinner down town. It's a 1 minute drive to the river. I spent some time fishing for smallmouth bass. I can't believe how much we fit into a 3.5 day weekend. Great trip. Great location. Great cabins. If you are reading this, you have to give it a try. It's a simpler place, a simpler time. A great break from living on the beltway. M. Flickinger read more

I Stayed At One Of The Cabins For My News Year Weekend and it felt like a home away from home. It had everything we needed, very clean, the view of the mountains where gorgeous. The fireplace was romantic and warm. The hot tub was awesome and relaxing. I would highly suggest staying here. We actually tried to stay an extra night but they were booked. The owner is very helpful I called her for a few questions I had and she responded immediatly and you can tell she takes care of her cabins at which I can appreciate. Thank you andrea, we plan on visiting again. read more

Nice location, pretty view. Directions to cabin were good. Cabin was clean and as advertised. We had a dog and a toddler, so we appreciated the gate at the top of the stairs as well as the lack of clutter. Walls were a little thin and given the open layout, sounds carried throughout the house. We had some trouble turning on the fireplace and would have liked clearer instructions. But overall the experience was a good one at a good price. Owner was pleasant. read more

Our family (2 adults and 3 kids) plus our dog stayed at the Mountain Whisper Cabin over the MLK long weekend this year (2014) and had a fabulous stay. The cabin was in great condition, the kitchen just renovated, and the owner was very nice. We had a fabulous stay and I returned home to recommend the cabin to our friends. We would definitely return! read more