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    Shadow Mountain Escape

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    We had a lovely stay here, it was our first time in the area. Karen was very welcoming and took photos for our anniversary A quiet, beautiful way to spend the weekend in nature.

    Sarah G.

    I am writing this review from the balcony of the BumbleBee cabin. This place is outstanding! The cabins are spacious and immaculate. They have a wonderful old world feel with all the modern amenities you could ask for. Karen has an absolutely infectious amount of energy which must be how she burns off all of her amazing baked goods! Her welcome brownies were to die for. Shadow Mountain Escape is in the perfect location. You are right next to the National Park so amazing hikes are just minutes away. Try Mary's Rock for some outstanding views. It's a 2 1/2 hour trip we took at Karen's suggestion. You can be in Luray in just 5 or 10 minutes to take advantage of the downtown, the caverns or River Hill Distillery which was a highlight of the trip! We now understand why people come here again and again!

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    My husband surprised me with a Christmas getaway to a cabin at Shadow Mountain Escape. And quite frankly I didn't know what to expect. From the moment we arrived on the property, owners Karen and Ralph personally greeted us and treated us like family until our departure. They are the most delightful couple and take delight in sharing their joy and legacy with others. There are four cabins on the property. We were in the Dragonfly cabin. It was exquisitely rustic and charming but still with modern conveniences. Karen and Ralph went out of their way to make us feel a part of their home. Christmas Eve - we sat by a rustic hand built elaborate wood stove at their personal residence where the couple served authentic German mulled wine, bratwurst, and Italian chestnuts roasted on the open fire and told tales from their travels. Ralph who is part German is very proud of his heritage and the German touches he incorporated into the cabins. He actually built a lot by hand and had stories of each artifact and relic. We ate stollen and German cookies along with a very nice couple from the Chesapeake area. Christmas Day - Karen gave us a personalized card along with a s'more kit to roast by the campfire nearby. Inside the cabin were treats of red velvet cake and heart shaped brownies. We walked the trails and visited a couple of streams but most impressive was a family of 6-7 dear who visited us daily just yards from our cabin. There was a really nice couple in the next cabin from Arlington, Va - I wish I had gotten their names - who gave us the lay of the land and things to do on our next visit. I know I am overlooking a lot as there was so much detail that all I can say is that if you want a unforgettable romantic PEACEFUL getaway you have to visit Shadow Mountain Escape. Exceeded my expectations and we decided we are going again next Christmas!!

    Tammy C.

    My husband and I stayed here for our 10th wedding anniversary and completely fell in love with this place! The property feels like something right out of a fairy tale, where heaven invades earth! Beauty surrounds you in your every turn - absolutely breathtaking! And Ralph and Karen are complete delight! They have thought of everything! And you can tell they are passionate about what they do - it shows in the attention to detail in every area of the property and trip in whole! They have thought of everything from the nature trails right down the the authentic German decor! The timber frames are gorgeous! The architecture is beautiful and the decor is so tasteful! We loved staying here and will definitely be back! Thank you, Karen and Ralph for sharing your piece of heaven with us!

    Wendi P.

    Karen was super nice and their place was awesome! She greeted us warmly and gave us some great recommendations for things to do in the area. There were some homemade baked goodies - red velvet cake and cookies and they were so good! She can def open up a bakery. The place was super clean and really homey. There was even a Keurig with everything you need to make coffee. There's also a pizzeria that delivers to the house as well in case you don't feel like going out or weren't prepared to cook. We stayed in Bumblebee. It was overall a nice romantic getaway where we really spent quality time together. There's Luray caverns in the area. We hiked the Mary's rock trail in Shenandoah, visited wineries and then came home to bbq outside. There's a Walmart about 15-20 mins away. It felt good to be away from technology and our normal life. It was a tad pricey but worth it! I'd def choose Karen and Ralph's place before any of the "inns" in the area.

    Heather H.

    This was truly an escape. The Shadow Mountain Escape is nestled in Jewel Hollow, close to US-211 which gives you quick access to Luray for restaurants and the breathtaking Skyline Dr. Karen greeted us with a kind smile and friendly welcome. She showed us to our cabin, Bumblebee, which was absolutely beautiful. Her husband Ralph designed the cabin and it is decorated with wonderful art and little treasures they collected from around the world. After telling us about the lake, nature walk and a few other places and things to explore during our stay, Karen left us to enjoy fresh flowers she picked for our dining table along with the amazing pumpkin crumble cake and other goodies she made for us. The bed was firm and comfortable. In the bedroom there is a cute little breakfast nook. The deck view was beautiful. It is so peaceful and quiet. Everything was clean. The only complaint I have about the cabin is that the couch in the living room was uncomfortable and sunk in way too low. There is an observation tower which was neat to see. They have a couch and a bookshelf up there with a lovely view from the window but it was too hot to stay up there for very long. There is a Cantina downstairs, a winery with a beautiful bar and antiques from Germany and Italy. There is a table for playing cards and also a dart board on the wall. They gave us a cute little bag of marshmallows and lit a campfire for us on Saturday night. We saw a bear twice, when driving on Jewel Hollow. It was a great getaway for my husband and I to celebrate our 5th anniversary and we hope to visit again someday.

    Amina A.

    My husband and I absolutely love it here. This is our second stay in the bumble bee cabin and it feels like a home away from home. It's so charming, rustic and eclectic. The owners are wonderful and make you feel like family. Karen leaves delicious baked goods as well. Today we watched dear play in the snow and it was lovely. If you're looking for rest in a beautiful and romantic setting then this is the place to come.

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    Christmas Day - Karen gave us a personalized card along with a s'more kit to roast by the campfire nearby.

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