We rented out a cabin to stay with our family, which happened to be 3 families with children. It…read morewas about a perfect setup for us, given the difficulties of traveling with two kids under two. The cabin came fitted with appropriate child gates and had pack n plays for them to sleep in. It also had enough for us to be comfortable and entertained together, on the mountain every night when we put them to bed. They probably undersell their amenities, so be sure to look for everything they have to offer. Overall the cabin was very clean, the terms were reasonable, it had everything we needed, and the view/location was perfect. If you're traveling to the area I'd definitely recommend looking into their options.

We rented the Breccia cabin, which has a screened in deck with jacuzzi. Fire pit and charcoal grill…read moreoutside, plus gas fireplace in living room. Loft upstairs with a small bed. Room to fit inflatable bed. The place is well maintained. Checked out Luray Caverns - amazing. Of course hiked in Shenandoah National Park and what a pleasure soaking in jacuzzi afterwards. Love, love the quiet!

My family and I recently stayed here for a quick night away, and we had a truly delightful time!…read more We snagged the adorable Emerson Pool Suite, which looked like a room out of a magazine. Everything was provided in the kitchen, which was great as we like to cook. Though we enjoyed someone else making breakfast--it was incredibly yummy! Our favorite touch about this place was the movie room! We all curled up with some complimentary popcorn and watched a movie on Netflix. We'll have to come back in the warmer months to do some hiking and swimming in the pool.

Our close friends booked this for their wedding venue…read more Walden Hall serves as a one-stop shop for a wedding venue including lodging for the bride & groom. There's a fully renovated bed and breakfast cottage with close to a commercial-grade kitchen, huge outdoor patios, an opulent master suite with a master shower that could fit ten people inside. In the basement, it is completely tricked out with a kegerator, cigar humidor, pool table, 80s free-play arcade, projector movie theater, darts, gym, hot shot basketball, and air hockey table. The cottage has a side expansion with more rooms and a pool complete with covered patio. Outside, there is a beautiful meadow and pond for having an outdoor wedding. Then there is an all-new construction barn that serves as a wedding reception venue. Our event had well over 100 guests plus there was room for dancing, a DJ booth, professional photo booth, buffet tables, and a full-service bar. There is even a little red covered bridge lit up at night for doing a sparkler run outside. It's the works.

Shadow Mountain Escape is a hidden Gem, as is Karen Riddle. Every detail, from the moment we…read morearrived, until the moment we left, was absolutely perfect. There are certain people that find their calling in life, and believe me, Karen has found hers providing a beautiful one stop destination/ultimate private elopement venue along with handling every aspect of our wedding (flowers, wedding cake, vows, officiant, venue, and beautiful photos). We were blown away and are so happy we chose Shadow Mountain Escape, and Karen Riddle for our special day!! We will be back.

SME is the kind of place that's so special, you want to keep it all to yourself, but can't help but…read moretell everyone you know about it! It is the coziest little getaway in Luray situated on an absolutely beautiful property. There are five cabins in total that are intended to be a couple's getaway, so the property is always very quiet and peaceful. It feels very connected to nature- we've seen deer very close to each of the structures when we've stayed. We've had the pleasure of staying in the Dragonfly, Bumblebee, and Ladybug cabins and have really enjoyed each one- they all have a similar feel but are built slightly differently. This time around, we were in the Bumblebee cabin, which is quite spacious and shares a structure with the Dragonfly cabin. There was a gas fireplace and a TV downstairs where we spent most of our time reading; there was also a couch upstairs in the hallway outside of the bedroom, and a cute balcony we probably would have spent time on if it was warmer! It is absolutely the kind of place where you can just stay in your cabin the entire time you're there, but it's also located pretty close to Sperryville and downtown Luray if you're looking to venture out. To fully take advantage of SME, I'd recommend bringing your own food or groceries to cook- there's not a whole lot close by (which is part of the charm!), but the kitchen is well-equipped with a microwave, oven, and stovetop. There's a pizza place that delivers right to the cabins, which is nice- honestly, the pizza isn't very good, but it's nice to have the option. There are also bottles of wine available for purchase in your cabin, which is nice to have available. You won't meet two nicer people than the owners of SME, Karen and Ralph. It is so clear how much they love SME and sharing their love of the property, which reflects their travels through Europe, with those who stay there. There will always be a delicious baked treat from Karen waiting in your cabin when you arrive, and if you're lucky, she or Ralph will show you around the property and tell you about the structures, all of which were built by Ralph and designed by them both. They are so friendly and kindhearted and make it such a special place to stay. As just one example- it snowed one of the nights we stayed, and Ralph cleared off our car without us even asking. SME feels so calm and peaceful- it's a true VA oasis. We're already planning our next trip back!

Stunning. Luxurious. Spacious. It's like a home away from…read morehome. They've thought of everything you could possibly need during your stay and given you a lot of it! This yurt is spacious and comfy. The hot tub was easy to uncover and get in/out of. I don't know how to play pool but I had fun trying! I would recommend dining before you get there or bringing a few groceries for the grill, stove or microwave. Be aware of bears: three walked the porch during the night. We clearly saw them through the windows. They sniffed around and left shortly after with no issues.

I've come to Skyline Yurt probably 6+ times now... sometimes with my whole family and small kids,…read moreother times just for a quiet weekend with my partner. It's so close to DC that it doesn't even feel like I'm wasting half my day traveling (it takes us about an hour), yet once you're there it feels completely secluded. I'm not a camper but I love privacy and comfort, and this is the perfect balance... total luxury in the mountains without sacrificing the little touches that make it special. It's our normal spot now. 10/10 recommend

Mgt and Uppity atmosphere. They exclude locals which is…read morecrazy. The ice cream and pizza shop was only open when they wanted it to be not when customers needed it.

A friendly staff, cleanliness (especially bathrooms and sites), well-maintained grounds, spacious…read moresites, and the availability of amenities and lots of activities like bingo, crafts, pickleball ,cornhole, horseshoes, pool tables, weight room, pizza parlor/ice cream. Saturday night dinners are awesome. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, family-friendly.

I've been there couple times in summer and fall and never been disappointed at all. The cabin is…read moreclean, organized and convenient with all you may think that a cabin could have. The master bedroom is a spacious size with private bathroom. The other two bedrooms are also very comfortable for kids or another couple to stay in each. The kitchen is very cute and functional. The view is fantastic at the top of the mountain which I believe they have the best view of the area. When I visited there, the weather is about 50F, it was so nice to spend time in the outdoor hot tub and look up at starry sky. Definitely going back for more fun stuff to do such as hiking, canoeing, tubing, etc.

From the owner: Point of View Mountain Lodge is a privately owned vacation home that is available for short-term…read morerentals. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains directly adjacent to Shenandoah National Park near Luray Virginia. Ideal for a romantic getaway, a family outing, or a group adventure, this beautifully restored alpine home accommodates up to ten adults. The large property is private and quiet, yet very accessible--and less than two hours from downtown Washington DC!

This is hands down our favorite place to escape to. We've been 4 times now, and have stayed at both…read morethe Walden and Solitude cabins. The cabins are PEFECT. Modern. Very clean. Peaceful and quiet. They have everything you need to feel right at home. We prefer to disconnect from our fast paced lives while we are there, but there is wifi if you need it. We love that we can bring our pup with us. The views are spectacular. We love having a campfire each night, and we have spent many hours in those hot tubs! The owner is fantastic. He's professional, helpful and very responsive.

A private, romantic getaway! Woodside Cabins is tucked away in the Shenandoah Valley and run by…read moreDerek who owns 3 cabins - so far. The Chalet, The Cabin and Sundance. All are nice and have river access. We stayed in the Sundance cabin - a one bedroom - right on the Shenandoah River. 9 acres. What a view! Hot tub on the COVERED deck overlooking the view of the valley. sitting in the tops pf the trees and you can watch the hawk hunt. fire pit down on the river with chairs for comfort. 2 big meadows where deer wander in the mornings. paths along the river. gas fireplace. great kitchen. wsher and dryer. fantastic bathroom and shower. new flat screen TV. wifi. brought our laptop and hdmi and watched movies at night and when it rained. clean clean clean. Very private. a fantastic get away and only 1 hour and 20 minutes from DC. Highly recommended. 15 minutes from Front Royal and 10 minutes from Luray. I nearly kept one star because the grill is fixed on the wrong side of the cabin - a gas grill on that deck really would have made it perfect. But, we really had a great time and were incredibly pleased. Bring your food and booze, grab a cocktail and get in that hot tub and watch the sunset.

My family and I stayed in Sun Dancer Lodge for a week this summer in Etlan, VA, which is in the…read moreheart of the Shenandoah Mountains. First, the positives: the location was beautiful and very accessible to hiking, wine tasting and several other great summer outdoor activities. The actual house is nice and very spacious. The negatives: the place was FILTHY. As a family, we decided to tolerate the filth so we wouldn't ruin our family vacation, but as the week went on, it became more and more annoying to accept how dirty it was. After our week-long stay, I contacted the owners and forwarded them a list of issues we found as well as photographs to document the condition of the house. We made it clear that we were not asking for any money back (although if we pushed the issue, I certainly think we would have been entitled to it). I also raised an issue with their ridiculous policy for the OCCUPANTS to wash and fold all of the linens before a noon departure on Sunday, which is totally unrealistic. This policy forces occupants to get up extra early on their last day of vacation to do something a paid employee should be doing. After the second attempt to contact the owner, the response she provided was that she forwarded my email to the cleaning lady. No apology. And No indication that she really plans to address it in the future. For this reason, I am giving it a one star rating. If she had sent back a different response, I would probably be giving it at least a two star rating. If cleanliness of the property is important to you, this place will not be satisfactory. List of issues: - Beds were unmade and the sheets were from the previous occupants (ewww) - I swept a large pile of dirt in one of the back bedrooms my grandmother was staying in - Mouse dropping in the back bedroom - Spider webs in closet - Overgrown lawn - Dirty stove, oven, toaster and refrigerator - Dirt, chips and crumbs in the couches - Hot tub smelled like urine and several jets were broken - Ashes in the fireplace - Mildewed towels in the linen closet (my Mom took all of the linens, washed, folded and put them away because previous renters put away wet towels, due to the ludicrous cleaning policy -- but made the entire closet really stink) - Dog hair on the linens and couches, even though the owner claimed her grandchildren are deathly allergic to pet hair - Remote controls did not operate - Playhouse (pictures on the website) was a mess and had a lot of dead bugs and spiderwebs - There was uneaten popcorn in the popcorn maker. My Dad spent at least 30 mins scrubbing it out before we could use it

My family stayed at Sun Dancer in early December and everything was WONDERFUL! The lodge was super…read moreand the pictures do not do it justice. Everything was clean and fresh including the hot tub which is really fun on a cool evening. After the hot tub, you can sit by the fireplace and roast marshmallows. The living area has gorgeous views and the bedrooms are tastefully decorated and the beds and warm comforters provide a lovely night's sleep. I highly recommend this lodge as a delightful escape.

We had an amazing anniversary weekend. The location is beautiful and we loved the outdoor space…read more The pool was so nice lovely and we used it every day. The room was gorgeous and we were very comfortable. Would 100% recommend!

This is the perfect space for a couple's getaway. The space was very clean and had everything you…read morecould possible need. We brought food and wine and everything else was accessible. Foxglove Retreat is a cozy space with a wonderful view. The area is quiet and surrounded by wineries and a popular brewery. What we enjoyed most was the view and sitting around the fire pit on the deck. I really like the attention to details like the soap and shampoo provided like you would get at a resort. Everything we needed to cook with was there. Also the personalized Foxglove Retreat items like brochures, chapstick and napkins are very nice touches. Baker is a great host and very informative in to what is all available locally. We did not want for anything. I will definitely stay here again.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Secluded River Cottage. I know its hard to imagine, but…read morethe pictures don't even really do this place justice. Its such a cute cabin! There are so many little extra touches around the cabin that make everything so nice and so convenient as well. We also loved using the hot tub after long hikes. The location of the cabin is perfect. Perfect for hiking the Shenandoah National Park and there are many wineries/breweries around. We also found a few great restaurants as well in the area! The owners do such a great job communicating great recommendations. I would love to come back and stay again one day!

My husband and I had a great get-a-way at the Secluded River Cottage! The cottage was very clean…read moreand welcoming. There were many wonderful special touches throughout including a welcome gift! It seemed that every time we thought about needing something, we were delighted to see it was provided. This included a wood stove - set up & ready with starter kindling & matches, a fire pit with a large stack of neatly split oak logs (we loved the fire under the stars with the sounds of the river below), a well-stocked kitchen, plenty of fluffy towels and comfy, soft linens. A raccoon theme added a fun touch, too. We quickly made ourselves at home and stayed warm & happy. Oh, and did I mention the hot tub? Wonderful!