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!

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.

We stayed in the 2 bedroom cottage at Glen Gordon Manor and it was wonderful. We looked out our…read morewindows at horses running in the meadows and chickens running on the premises. Property is well taken care of and just simple and beautiful. Staff was fantastic. Our breakfast was delicious. We had coffee delivered to our room in the morning and it was really really good. I would highly recommend!

A favorite for 15 years. Gorgeous setting with a view of the mountains. Horses and chickens on the…read moreproperty. Fabulous decor makes you feel like you're in an English hunting lodge. The food is out of this world. The staff is super attentive and make you feel cared for.

This place is amazing. We really enjoyed the space in this little cottage and I don't think I've…read moreever been treated more hospitably. Robin and Dave stocked a LOT of stuff including bathroom essentials and snacks- they even had spaghetti and sauce in the pantry in case we didn't want to go out (which we didn't!). I can unequivocally say that Robin made us the best breakfast that I've EVER had at a bed breakfast or hotel. She has a gift. The price is right on point. If you are going to need two rooms elsewhere, this place makes a LOT of financial sense...

Jacob Swartz House is an excellent B&B. The comfortable, clean and spacious cottage is detached,…read morequiet, private and surrounded by lush greenery. It has views on a river just below, and forests, fields and mountain ranges as you look farther. Just splendid. There are two bedrooms and two baths, plus a full kitchen & dining area, a living room with a fireplace, a separate TV/reading room, an outside patio, and a screened porch right outside the main bedroom. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean and provided with the guests' basic needs. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining table has a view to flower gardens and a big lawn. Not that any cooking is needed while on vacation. Breakfast is sumptuous and delicious, thanks to Robin's great cooking. And just about 10 minutes away is New Market, which has several restaurants, a great cafe inside a museum, and a super well-stocked general store. It's a great staging spot for nearby trips to the caverns, hikes, fall scenery, regional festivals, wine tasting and much more. Dave and Robin are great hosts too. Truly a wonderful place (at a great price) that I highly and wholeheartedly recommend. In addition to vacations, the cottage and surroundings are great for writers, artists, or people working on big projects who need quiet and concentration. My two-day stay was way too short. I will certainly be back.

Don't listen to the other review - there is PLENTY to do in Front Royal and as I've always said,…read morebooks are for losers. But, we'll get to that later. Just spent a phenomenal weekend here at the Lackawanna and was so sad when I had to leave. The house is cozy and beautiful. The rooms spacious and inviting. The breakfast was yummers and the owners went above and beyond as hosts for the weekend. We stayed in the Charles Suite which boasts a private bathroom and separate room. Perfect for a couple traveling with child or a group having that 3rd wheel. Highly recommend. The B&B is large but only holds 3 rooms making breakfast time quaint. Phil and Sandy, the owners, were fabulous hosts. We actually found a stray cat and they helped us take her home. My dress broke and Sandy sewed up my straps. It was probably the best 5 star service I have had a hotel. There is also a beautiful garden/backyard area, pool, firepit, relaxing porch, lovely sitting room, wine bar, water bar and basically anything you want from the kitchen. By far, one of the most relaxing and awesome stays I've had on a vacation. Highly recommend. Circling back to things to do in Front Royal, here is what we did: Dinosaur Land, Wine Tasting @ Wineries (take a cab from Yellow Cab. Super cheap!), Horseback riding, Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns, Town festivals, Civil War trails, dinner at Wine and Duck. PLENTY to do.

We stayed at the Lackawanna B&B over the recent Valentine's Day weekend. The hosts and owners,…read moreSandra and Phil Charles, were very hospitable and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept on. The linen were 500 count sheets. The bath had Egyptian cotton towels and robes. The food was good. Our hosts accommodated our being vegetarians nicely. The building is a registered historical place. Built in 1869 by an industrialist from Scranton, PA, it has an interesting story. Phil and Sandra renovated the building over the past 10 years and have a picture album to share that experience and the history of the house. Visiting Front Royal in February limits the activities one can get involved with but we found two good used book stores (Royal Oak and Page Master) to browse through, and a good local restaurant (Element) for dinner. In addition, Main Street has a number of interesting shops and eateries to visit. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and the friendly owners, and would recommend this business to others.

Love this place! Each cabin is unique and a super memorable experience. Great location -- about 25…read moremins from Shenandoah where you can go on a variety of hikes-- different levels of difficulty and lengths. Pet friendly, so don't worry about leaving the fur kiddos behind. Affordable and conveniently located not far from the NOVA/DMV/SOMD areas for a quick getaway. Lake access, and of course, hot tubs at every cabin for a relaxing and fun evening back at the cabin! Overall 10/10!

My newly bean atá geallta, aka verlobter, aka my fiancée, Amber and myself. Along with her little…read morelap dog Brownie. The three of us stayed in cabin #3. We had a decent experience here, with the exception of the mildew/mold smell, that smacked us in the face as soon as we walked in. From that, to the loose flickering lights, loose wall outlets, and it not being the cleanest of cabins. We certainly tried to make the best of what i ended up paying $645 to rent out for the wknd of Nov 15th. So much so, we had to go out and spend even more money, for an air purifier... air sanitizing spray... and scented wall plug ins. Just to try and sanitize the air and mask the smell, making it a little more tolerable. So my birthday, our anniversary, and also now engaged/engagement wknd, wasn't a complete bust! Besides the issues with what i just mentioned. What i find to be more troublesome and just plain careless! When i addressed this via email to Tom, one of the owners of these cabins, at email - HotTubHeaven@yahoo.com I never received any response! Not your typical/automatic sorry about yalls experience in our cabin, or welp sucks to be you, nope no response what so ever! The kicker is, my gal Amber has a rare genetic lung condition called alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. So things like dust, certain pet dander, smoke, and absolutely mold/mildew in the air. Is very hard on her lungs and her body! She is now nearly a wk later, starting to feel a small amount of relief. From our wknd getaway to hot tub (not quite) heaven! Disclaimer: My review herein, is not to get any kind of future free stays. As we are not interested! It's also not to get any money back. As funds received should definitely be used, to take much better care of cabins! Nor is it to cause Tom and Deneane to loose business. It is simply to make others aware of potential conditions as these. When it comes to cabins in the woods that aren't very well maintained, updated, cleaned thoroughly, and rented out with the utmost care! Thank you for taking the time to read my review!

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.

This is our second time staying here, and we love it. Unit 364 is a 3 bedroom 3 bath free standing…read morehouse including a basement with a pool table and sauna. There are vaulted ceilings, and the third bedroom and bathroom is upstairs in the loft with a double bed and two twins. We also have a fireplace with all the wood provided, and a view of the Bryce Resort ski slope from our balcony slider. There is also snow tubing at Bryce Resort, as well as a bar facing the slopes, and a restaurant. Lots to do in neighboring towns too. Luray Caverns are a must see nearby. We also travel an hour by car to Vienna to catch the train in to Washington DC. It's a great place to vacation.

This place is okay, a solid okay ... but just okay. The whole place and the units are very dated,…read moreprobably from the 70's. Be aware there is NO ELEVATOR. Not too big a deal, but something you should be aware of. Units are laid out a little weird, you have to go through the kitchen area to get to the bathroom and bedroom. The tub drain in our unit was pathetically slow, something they had to know about and ignored. Kitchen is bare-bones. Fully stocked with plates and pots and pans, utensils and silverware, but nothing else. Everything costs a little bit extra once you're here. Need extra towels? Extra. Want to hit the fitness club? Extra. How about spend a day at the beach? Extra. Got some laundry to do? Extra, and a walk to the other side of the building. Want to use WiFi? Extra. The place is definitely adequate. It was clean, although there are no housekeeping visits during the week. Instructions are to dump all the trash and strip all the beds before you leave, and return the key to the office 3 miles away. Not horrible, but I don't feel I should have to do all that, especially when there is an envelope for a tip for housekeeping ??!!?? For what??? Anyway, bottom line, I suppose we would stay here again, just need to know what you're getting.