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Wooded + Rustic Hideaway Minutes From River, Natl/State Parks, Hiking & Wineries

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Front Royal, VA
  • Popular LocationSkyline Caverns19 min drive
  • Popular LocationShenandoah River State Park19 min drive
  • Popular LocationFront Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park20 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)77 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wooded + Rustic Hideaway Minutes From River, Natl/State Parks, Hiking & Wineries

At the Shenandoah South Fork Hideaway, the choice is yours: Do you want to drive 5 minutes to hike the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests? Fifteen minutes to canoe down the Shenandoah River, or to Front Royal and Skyline Drive? Twenty minutes to the local wineries and meaderies, or to the Shenandoah State Park?

Or — maybe — would you rather just enjoy your own private hideaway, tucked at the bottom of the mountains and nestled within the untamed forest?

Built on an old wagon trail, this rustic 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin will greet you with stunning views of the mountains (and river, once the leaves fall) that you can enjoy from your 3rd-floor loft bedroom with giant picture windows, or your expansive 2nd-floor deck made for entertaining. Spot the deer that live nearby as they stroll through the meadow on your property, or turn your eyes skyward toward hawks during the day and the most incredible views of the stars at night.

Just south of Front Royal and 90 minutes from Washington DC, it's the ultimate accessible spot that feels like you're a million miles away. The hideaway sits on nearly 3 wooded acres off a gravel road, and visitors have said it feels like you've traveled back in time once you get there.


This property does NOT have river access, but there are two public river landings within a 10 minute drive.

BEDROOMS
* First floor forest bedroom: Queen bed
* Second floor river bedroom: Queen bed
* Second floor TV room/bedroom: Queen bed, full size couch and love seat
* Third floor mountain loft: Queen bed (with amazing view!)

BATHROOMS:
* Second floor river bathroom: Shower/tub combo, toilet/sink
* Third floor mountain bathroom: Shower stall, toilet/sink

AMENITIES:
* Charcoal grill
* High-speed Starlink Internet
* Firepit
* Full kitchen with coffee maker, pots/pans, toaster oven, microwave, baking dishes, cooking/eating utensils

WHAT'S NEARBY:
* Main Street in Front Royal, with shopping, restaurants, bakeries, local history and a theater
* Shenandoah National Park, and the famous Skyline Drive
* Shenandoah State Park, perfect for hiking or jumping in the river
* Virginia wineries
* Multiple trailheads a short drive away
* Skyline and Luray Caverns down Hwy. 340

Being so close to the river and mountains, it can get buggy when the temps are above freezing, so do bring bug spray. We also have a professional pest control company that routinely does prevention on our house.

It's also likely you'll see other wildlife like deer, birds — and maybe even the occasional bear! Please leave them be and enjoy from a distance.

Property manager

Nikki and Sean McMinn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232.3 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Front Royal

Located in Front Royal, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. Secret Passage Ranch and Natural Art Garden Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 6 min walk
  • Skyline Caverns - 19 min drive
  • Shenandoah River State Park - 19 min drive
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 20 min drive
  • Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joe's Steakhouse - 20 min drive
  • River Dairy Bar - 16 min drive
  • Dry Run Market & Cafe - 22 min drive
  • Golden Blends BBQ - 17 min drive
  • West Fence Company - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooded + Rustic Hideaway Minutes From River, Natl/State Parks, Hiking & Wineries pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Wooded + Rustic Hideaway Minutes From River, Natl/State Parks, Hiking & Wineries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wooded + Rustic Hideaway Minutes From River, Natl/State Parks, Hiking & Wineries?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wooded + Rustic Hideaway Minutes From River, Natl/State Parks, Hiking & Wineries located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shenandoah River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah River State Park. Skyline Caverns and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jadelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird doggin' weekend
The house and property were excellent. Very clean and plenty of space for 5 adults (one couple, 3 singles). Only one TV in the 4th bedroom which was surprising for a house that size. No washer and dryer which would have been very convienent for the proximity it was to town. If your looking to get away in a wooded quiet location this property is for you. Internet was great, Verizon cell service not so much (none). The decks were very nice for checking out the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, spacious place
We enjoyed ourselves at this VRBO. Very pretty area, and despite the wildfires we could still do everything we wanted to. Four bedrooms and two full baths made it easy for the three of us to stay there. Our only issue was with the TV, directions at the house of how to access the TV were old and we didn't have access to local channels, or channels we could watch the March Madness games on. Didn't bother me, but did bother my husband. We did have to reach out to the owners a couple times and they were pretty quick to respond through VRBO. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

william w., Queenstown

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded
A wonderful retreat tucked in the mountains The three story home was perfect for our family of five. Well stocked with amenities and comfortable Beds. Deck overlooking countryside with a smaller Perch on the thrid floor. Communication with the host was perfect. When we come to Virginia we would pick this cottage again. Highly recommended The white family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bugs everywhere
The couch smelled awful, we had to buy febreeze just to be able to sit on it. The place was not cleaned enough to meet the expensive cleaning fee with cigarettes littering the outside and dumped into the firepit which i had to clean out myself to be able to use it. The third floor balcony has no handle on the third floor which they said we were not allowed to use (which was not something we knew prior to arriving). There was feces on the porch of the second floor balcony, most likely from someones pet. They also neglected to disclose that they have a stink bug problem. We had to read it in their welcome book that we would be infested with stink bugs the entire trip. I would regularly find at least 20 stink bugs in the top floor bedroom and on two occasions on our 4 day trip had found stink bugs crawling in my bed sheets and on my person. For the space you get, it would have been fine if not for these dealbreaking issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jen
I loved the area of property. My favorite part was the porch and the wildlife. Definitely recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Evan & E.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Eve Get a Way
We had a lovely time at the home - everything was perfect for a quiet NYE gettaway in the mountains. The only the to be aware of is that area has a number of stinkbugs that we encountered throughout the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Wonderful location to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain getaway!
Feels like you are a million miles from it all, but really such a convenient home base for all the fun the area has to offer. Home was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the views from the top floor bedroom. Great wifi makes up for not having cell service, phone calls and texts were no problem. Highly recommend Spelunkers and Apple House in Front Royal!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit and we are still satisfied. This property is located in a quiet and secluded area, yet everything you need is within a reasonable distance. Clean and comfortable and a wonderful place for rest and relaxation or outdoor activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Secluded, Beautiful
One of the most beautiful rental locations I’ve stayed. You can see the Blue Ridge mountains and are surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our family absolutely loved the rental. Great, comfortable beds and a nice little yard for the dog. Really enjoyed our time and will definitely rent this home again! Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023