Our stay at Postcard Cabins by Marriott in Stanardsville, Virginia, was absolutely AMAZING! If…read moreyou're looking for the perfect getaway to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and create unforgettable memories, this is definitely the place to be! We stayed in the Iva cabin to celebrate my husband's 47th birthday, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations! The cabin provided the perfect setting for a peaceful, fun-filled getaway with our loved ones. We enjoyed cooking out, playing games, hiking the beautiful nature trail, visiting a nearby local winery, and stopping by a charming country store. There was something special about being surrounded by nature while enjoying quality time with the people who mean the most to us. It was the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and togetherness! I especially want to recognize Haley Wallace, who was absolutely PHENOMENAL to work with! Haley made the planning process such a wonderful experience. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and willingness to help made everything so much easier. It is clear that she genuinely cares about her guests and wants them to have a memorable experience. Haley, thank you for helping make my husband's birthday getaway so special! Your outstanding customer service did not go unnoticed, and you truly deserve recognition for the amazing job you do! A special THANK YOU to Ms. August as well for taking the time to decorate our cabin for my husband's birthday! That thoughtful touch made our arrival even more special and added a personal element to our celebration. It's the little things that make a big difference, and we truly appreciated the time and effort you put into making our stay memorable. Overall, this was more than just a cabin rental; it was an opportunity to slow down, enjoy the beauty of nature, laugh with family and friends, and celebrate a special milestone with my husband. We left with beautiful memories and an experience we will always cherish. Postcard Cabins by Marriott, you have earned a 5-STAR review from us! Haley Wallace and Ms. August are wonderful examples of what exceptional hospitality looks like. We are so grateful for the experience and would absolutely recommend this location to anyone looking for a unique and memorable getaway in Virginia. Thank you for helping us celebrate such a special occasion in such a beautiful way. We look forward to returning!

Final update (for real): I did receive another return call from a manager this morning (after I…read morecalled) and I was able to answer it. We discussed the customer service aspect that this whole experience was lacking. The original issue was not the lack of a transparent policy, of which we had followed all rules, it was the automatic assumption that we had broken those rules based on limited evidence and without contacting the customer directly. Then the resulting customer service experience was a failure because instead of returning my phone call, I received another email that again was not informed by any discussion. I am glad the issue is resolved and hope that this situation will help promote a better experience for others in the future. Last update: Marriott did attempt to call me back yesterday but I was not available. I still have not spoken to a manager, nor explained anything from my perspective, but as a "gesture of goodwill" the charge was removed. Updated review: With no call from a manager and without them asking for additional details, I received another email that said that "our team is trained to distinguish between residual outdoor fire smells and odors associated with tobacco products inside the cabin" and the charges stand. I once again called to speak to a manager and one is not available. I am supposed to receive a call back "later." To be clear, this is not about the actual nominal charge, it is being charged when we do not smoke and are being accused of smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products inside the cabin when in fact it was fire smoke, without the benefit of asking for any details from the customer.

We've been going to Graves Lodge for over 50 years. The family is amazing as is the establishment…read moreand the facility. The food is outstanding. Sometimes we just drive out for Sunday brunch! Can't say enough good things about this resort.

Easy, quiet, pretty! We enjoyed hanging out and the steep…read morehike of Hells Trail and Devils Backbone.

Outstanding. Extremely clean plus affordable. The staff was beyond excellent. There's not one thing…read morethat they do not have. Swimming pool activity, hall, volleyball, basketball, etc. and etc. Most certainly is top of my list to be coming back. The managers of the place go way beyond any managers I've ever seen at a resort campsite area.

Very nice campsite. First time camping there. staff was extremely friendly, even had bingo.read more

We had an outstanding stay at Endless Caverns Resort. The campsites were spacious, quiet, and…read morewell-maintained, and all of the hookups worked perfectly. Having full sewer hookups at the site was a real luxury and definitely spoiled us. The resort provided bathhouses are older but clean. The back in spaces are deep and you'll have plenty of room. One of the highlights was the hiking. The trails are excellent, and the view from the top of the hill is absolutely worth the walk. The scenery and peaceful atmosphere made for a great camping experience. There are a couple of things to be aware of. First, Wi-Fi is limited. There is a location on the property where you can connect, but it isn't available throughout the campground. We relied on a personal hotspot, which worked from marginal to okay depending on the time and location. If you need a reliable internet connection for work or streaming, plan accordingly. Second, the catch-and-release pond was underwhelming. Casual anglers or families with kids may enjoy it, but serious fishermen will probably find it a waste of time. Neither of those issues was enough to take away from what was otherwise an excellent experience. The spacious sites, peaceful setting, great hiking, and full hookups made this one of our favorite camping trips. We'd gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing campground in the Shenandoah Valley. Overall: 5/5 stars.

What a beautiful piece of property! We had a large wooded site that was level and perfect! The…read morepicnic table and fire pit were great and they had them on every site. Staff was super friendly and helpful through out our stay! The cavern tour was awesome! The pool was used a lot by our grandkids. The walk up to the Endless Sign was a long and hard hike, but worth it for pictures and the view!! We also visited Luray Caverns which is in the area - beautiful place to visit as well. We would definitely return here if we are in the area!!! Thank you for an awesome stay!!!

This is a lovely 5 year old campground. The friendly owners obviously want to make this a great…read moreexperience for their campers. We camped here in a motorhome, and everything worked great. No wi-fi yet, but it is in the planning stages. Acres of property with the Shenandoah River meandering along the edge. Lots of mowed paths for walking amid meadows and woods. They have many tent sites, some right on the river bank and amenities for tenters are wonderful. We highly recommend it and will come again soon.

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.

I recently camped at Big Meadows Campground for a night to check out the fall foliage of…read moreShenandoah's skyline drive. I really enjoyed camping here. It was relaxing and it was close to the lodge, restaurants, and hikes. The campground was full, but it wasn't noisy. My campsite was in the B Loop, site 44. It's not a drive-in site. You need to walk about 50 meters, but the short trail to the campsite is well maintained and so was the campsite. It was very clean and flat for tent set-up. Each campsite has a table and a fire ring with a grill. There's also a locker to store food since the campground is in bear territory. Didn't see any bears, but some deer walked through my campsite. There are toilets walkable from the campsites. I don't like that the showers are elsewhere, next to the camp store. You will have to drive to the showers. It's $5 for 10 minutes. At the camp store, you can buy some fire starters, ice, wood, and a limited selection of snacks. Campsites are $30/night and get booked up months in advance. Each site fits one large tent and one medium tent and a max of two cars. There is no cell reception at the campsite. If you need cell service or wifi, you can go to the Big Meadows Lodge, which also has a bar and restaurant.

We stayed at one of the walk to campsites and could not have had a lovelier night. We went to watch…read morethe meteor shower and had a clear view from the field- it was spectacular. On top, we had a clean and HUGE campsite. I'd have loved more distance between sites but for a family campground, my two new campers were beyond happy!

Me and my husband stay at the lodge Wednesday and Thursday for my 50th birthday. Everything was so…read morewonderful and the people were so nice . Will go back again .

I do NOT recommend this establishment due to poor customer service and unmaintained properties. My…read morewife and I had booked a 4-night stay over the 4th of July weekend (total cost over $1,000) but we checked out 2 nights early because of the state of the property. If you're looking for a fun, comfortable, outdoorsy stay in the area, check out the Postcard Cabins instead! THE GOOD: The property is located in a beautiful area. Views are great. I really like the food at Bearr Appetit restaurant -- kudos to the chef! THE BAD: Customer service is poor. I get the impression management must have simply stopped caring at some point. Example 1: I tried contacting the property multiple times before our reservation. Half the time, nobody answered the phone. I left a voicemail once and nobody responded. The two times someone answered, they promised to call me back with an answer to my question, but never did. Example 2: The morning of July 4, only one server showed up on time for her shift at Bearr Appetit. The poor girl was HUSTLING to keep up with multiple tables, indoors and outdoors, in hot and humid weather. I'm standing alone at the host stand waiting to be seated for about 5 minutes. A manager (owner?) is sitting at the cash register counting the money. Finally the manager/owner stands up, starts heading the the kitchen, sees me, and asks, "Are you waiting to be seated?" I say yes. She POINTS AT THE POOR WAITRESS who's struggling to keep up and says, "She'll be right with you." Then proceeds into the kitchen. Finally I asked the waitress if I should seat myself, which she appreciated and agreed to. Example 3: Upon departing 2 nights early due to the condition of the property (discussed below), my wife wrote an email explaining the issues and asking if they'd refund one night as a compromise. It's been a week now and we're starting to doubt we'll ever get so much as an acknowledgement. THE UGLY: My wife and I stayed with our dog in the Speckled Owl cabin. It's a good sized, secluded property, but it soon became clear to us that management puts minimal effort into maintaining it. Example 1: The first thing we noticed was that the ground floor was COVERED IN DEAD MILLIPEDES. We immediately called maintenance, who promptly came to vacuum them up. But in less than 24 hours, the floor was COVERED IN LIVING MILLIPEDES. This made the first floor basically unusable to us. If we needed something from the kitchen we had to tiptoe around the bugs. By Day 2, the millipedes were migrating upstairs to the bedroom. (That's when my wife decided we needed to go.) Example 2: Enormous cobwebs everywhere, inside and outside. Example 3: Patio and terrace furniture was filthy and disgusting. Bird poop and other crap all over the chairs and tables. Example 4: Linens and towels were old and worn to the point that we wondered how clean they were. Example 5: The mattress was awful. You can feel the the springs and if one person moves, everyone moves. Bottom line, we were extremely disappointed in Lydia Mountain Lodge & Cabins. We feel there's a lot of potential to make this into a special place given the wonderful location, but that the current ownership/management has no real interest in the guest experience.

Spent a lovely Christmas weekend here in 2019. Delayed review. Great house with plenty of room…read morefor a large party. We enjoyed ourselves!