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LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!

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Relax on the screened patio while taking in the views of the Shenandoah River!!
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Luray, VA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!

Riverfront Cottage Rental is located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Our newly remodeled cottage is conveniently located in the middle of several popular attractions which are: Luray Caverns, Skyline Caverns, Luray Caverns Country Club, Cooter’s Place, Luray Zoo, Endless Caverns, Shenvalee Golf Resort and the New Market Battlefield.
Enjoy the best of both worlds at our newly remodeled cottage with great river and mountain views and awesome amenities. From the moment you step inside you will be delighted with the layout, great views and attention to detail. The living room offers a large flat screen TV, fireplace plus river views from every window. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen for all your meals. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a wall mounted TV and a nice relaxing view of the river!! The second bedroom has a queen size bed with another wall mounted flat screen TV. The cottage offers a full bath with shower. The screened patio offers comfortable seating and river views. Outside there are two fire pits located on each side of the cottage with plenty of seating including a hammock to enjoy the evening sunset!! The amenities coupled with the beautiful interior are sure to please and will become a place you will want to return to year after year.
The Shenandoah River is great for boating and fishing for catfish, trout, bass and perch just to name a few. With easy access to the river it makes the area in general perfect for nature lovers, hikers and simply ideal for families looking to experience and create cottage memories in these quiet, relaxing and natural surroundings.

Property manager

Keith & Stephanie Nauman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bag up trash and put in trash can outside, no loose trash please!!!
Make sure if pet was allowed and paid for , please cleanup after your pet and don’t let on furniture unless you brought blanket for them to lay on!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please make sure all wet clothes, water equipment, etc. are left outside and not in the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Luray, VA

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Flotzies Soft Serve - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Shenandoah River and George Washington National Forest. Luray Caverns and Warehouse Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great river location

We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverfront relaxation

Small, but well appointed cottage with a great screened porch overlooking the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

The cottage was a good size and comfortable for me and my wife and two dogs. The water is very close and accessible and was clear as a mountain stream while we were there.Only addition could be a better entertainment system with WIFI.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Life is Better at the Shenandoah River at Our Cozy Riverfront! The riverfront access was a dream—perfect for relaxing, fishing, and letting our water-loving dogs play. The screened-in porch quickly became our favorite hangout spot, offering peaceful views and bug-free evenings. The yard was well-maintained with short grass, which made it easy to enjoy the outdoors with our 6-month-old, grandma, and two pups. The home was cozy and pet-friendly, making it ideal for our little family. The only small downside was the grill—it could use an upgrade—but that didn’t take away from the overall great experience. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family GetAway

Our family loves this cabin on the river, we are a repeat customer and will continue to visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay here. The setting was beautiful and the cottage was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and convenient

I will definitely stay here again. Very clean and easy access to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed at the Riverfront Cottage

This quiet stay was just what we needed! Your access to the river was perfect for our pups to swim and get their feet wet. Thank you for the cleanliness and well-stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

House was lovely. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay. Cute little place at a great location. We had such a relaxing weekend in the water floating and fishing. Perfect screened in porch for morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway on the river

Had a great time and the cottage was wonderful ! Clean,great location and had everything you need 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Relaxing

The proximity of the back porch to the river was wonderful. The property was clean and the setting was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua O., Leesburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway!

My family and I stayed here and had an incredible time! The house was perfect, the river access was amazing and the owner was very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen well stocked. Owner was very responsive. The location on the river was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret S., North Prince George, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Waterfront Getaway

Great weekend getaway off the grid! Property was just as described in listing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River house

Cottage was perfect for us. Bed were comfortable, kitchen well stocked with necessities, very clean. Loved the back porch and river .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely vacation on the river

This is a perfect place for a family or a few friends to spend relaxing days outdoors. This property is close to everything—Shenandoah National Park, Luray caverns, and tons of great wineries (Castle Vinyards is highly recommended!)The house is decorated nicely and there are a few sitting areas for socializing. The kitchen was outfitted with everything I needed. The bedrooms are cozy with comfortable mattresses. The tile floors throughout are perfect for keeping everything clean. Outside there are a couple places to enjoy a fire and cook up some s’mores. And though the riverfront beach is not ideal for fishing, I still caught a few small bass with a small spinner around dusk. My favorite activity, though, is just relaxing on the screened-in porch and enjoying the view of the river. You just can’t beat that. I will definitely book this cabin again, it has something for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot!

What an amazing spot on the river! This place was so amazing with absolutely beautiful view of the river, my city wife was so awestruck by this place she immediately started searching for a place for sale in the general area. I got a very strong feeling we’ll be doing another stay at this awesome place later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River pleasure

Enjoyed 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

The cottage was cozy and very clean, steps from the river…we enjoyed sitting by the river and fishing. Sitting in the screened in porch having our coffee in the morning was a great start to our day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, cozy, and scenic!

This property is absolutely beautiful! The owners take great pride in ensuring their guests have the best experience possible! They even decorated the place for Valentine’s Day for us! We will definitely be back in the summer time to take full advantage of all amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Relaxation

We really enjoyed our long weekend stay over July 4th at this lovely waterfront cottage. The screened porch was the perfect spot for morning coffee or an evening night cap and the kitchen was well equipped to cook in. Fyi, no wifi and our Verizon cell service was essentially non existent, so come prepared to be offline until you head in to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Comfort

Cabin was as listed with plenty of towels and little touches. Cooking pans were on the better side, which is unusual for a rental. Screened porch gives guests a chance to enjoy the serene atmosphere without the issue of nature's little biting critters. Bed was comfortable and after figuring out where the heat source was, it kept us very comfortable. Plenty of space for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Great family getaway

Place is beautiful, well stocked and clean. Our kids enjoyed fishing and sitting by fire pit at night and swinging on the wood swing. They are now asking for a swing at home. We love this location and will definitely be back in the spring. Once again thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

Place was amazing as always, our family comes every year and stays on the same street. This home is one of our favorites- I love the screened in porch that faces the water and the family loves the water access to fish and float on their rafts. We hope to be back toward the end of the summer. Thanks again for providing such an amazing place to escape our everyday lives.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Keith & Stephanie Nauman

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My wife Stephanie and I have been married for 21 years and have 3 wonderful children. We were born and raised here in the Shenandoah Valley and have raised our family. We love our beautiful mountains, and small hometown community!!

Why they chose this property

This property has the best of both river and the mountains!! I can't think of anywhere else to spend a relaxing getaway!!

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