Bear Bluff- your pet friendly home away from home on the Shenandoah River!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8141 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Rileyville, VA

Luray Caverns13 min drive
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park16 min drive
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah22 min drive
Front Royal, VA (FRR-Front Royal - Warren County)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement/Rec Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

First Room - Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Area - Sofa Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Second Room - Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Come experience the beauty of nature and the mighty Shenandoah River! A 5-minute walk down through the yard leads you to your private riverbank supplied with canoes and a fire pit. Trees and birds surround you while sitting in the bubbly hot tub, reading a book on the screened-in porch, fishing, canoeing, or relaxing by a fire. Rainy day? No worries, have fun in the game room, featuring a pool table and ping pong table.

Bedroom Arrangement: 2 Queen Beds,1 Sofa Bed, 1Triple Bunkbed (Sleeps 3 kids), and 2 Pack-n-Plays
Bubbly hot tub- Relaxation for all seasons!
Paddle down the river on one of 2 included canoes, or float down the river on one of the included tubes. Don't forget to wear your life jacket! (Both Child and Adult sizes provided)
Hang out around the firepit- firewood included!
Challenge your friends to a game of pool, ping pong, or foosball in the game room!
Cozy up around the indoor wood fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen (with a dishwasher)- feel free to check with us if there's a specific item you need!
Stay connected if you'd like with High-speed Internet!
Snuggle up on the couch and watch Satellite TV or pick a movie from the DVD library!
We know you don't want to do laundry, but just in case you need to there's a washer and dryer waiting there for you.
Cook dinner on the gas grill!
Deck and a screened-in porch: relax without the bugs!
Yet another place for relaxation- take a nap in our hammock!

We are convenient to the Shenandoah River, Luray Caverns, Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns, George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park, Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing, Wildlife Observation, Antiquing, Summer Swimming, Horseback Riding, Sightseeing, 18 Hole Golf Course, Hunting, Canoeing and Tubing.

-Please note: YOU CANNOT SEE THE RIVER FROM THE HOUSE. Due to the flood plain in the area, all houses along this side of the river are built back from the river's edge. There is a large yard in between the house and the river and you cannot see the water from where the house is. We leave the canoes down by the river's edge so that you don't have to carry them back and forth.

Some other things to note about Bear Bluff:

-The base rate includes 4 guests. Each additional guest is $30 per night. Please read the itemized charges carefully!

-Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 am. Early check-in or late check-out may be available, ask us!

-Dogs are welcome! There is a limit of 2, with a pet fee of $65 per dog. Unfortunately, we can't accept cats. Sorry about that!

-There is no trash service in this area. We ask that you please take your trash with you- there is information in the cabin on where to go to take it so that you don't have to take it all the way home with you! Alternatively, housekeeping can remove it for you for a tip of $5 per bag.

Property manager

Katy & Pilar from Shenandoah Rentals (ShenRent com)

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunk beds are for young kids

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$65 pet fee max 2 dogs / No pets on furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All guests must fill out contact form and sign our renter agreement after booking. We can provide a copy prior to booking if requested.

Event fees (wedding, etc) are not included and must be paid separately. Pets must be approved according to type and number. Multiple pets additional.

A security deposit hold (typically for $500) will be applied to the card on file a day before arrival. Larger properties may be more.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rileyville

Located in Rileyville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns. Travelling with kids? Consider The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.

Rileyville, VA

What's nearby

Luray Caverns - 13 min drive
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 16 min drive
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 22 min drive
Mary's Rock Summit Trailhead - 24 min drive
Skyland - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Castle Vineyards - 7 min drive
Espresso Tech - 9 min drive
Hazard Mill Kitchen - 15 min drive
Tastee Freeze Stanley - 16 min drive
Po Green's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Bluff- your pet friendly home away from home on the Shenandoah River! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bear Bluff- your pet friendly home away from home on the Shenandoah River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Bluff- your pet friendly home away from home on the Shenandoah River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Bluff- your pet friendly home away from home on the Shenandoah River! located?

This family-friendly Rileyville cabin is located on the riverfront, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Shenandoah River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Shenandoah River State Park and Warehouse Art Gallery. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Michael B.

5 April 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

First time with VRBO

I think it was great to dip our toe in the water. This was way better than staying at a hotel. However, there were somethings, now that I know what to look for, that will inform me next time I VRBO. Specifically, proximity to amenities, activities and the condition of the house. All in all a positive experience and good value for money. Especially the service support.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 February 2024

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

Perfect retreat

Warm, cozy, perfectly equiped. Top 10 of all our vacatipns!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

19 September 2023

Great Relaxing Space for Families

Our family of 5 & 2 dogs had a wonderful time at Bear Bluff and we hope to return! The house was comfortable and felt bigger than it looks. The basement/game room was a great hang out space for kids. The river access in this area requires a short walk but was totally worth it as there was plenty of space for hanging out in tubes, kids playing in water and space in the shade. Although there are some neighbors on the street, this lot is pretty private.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

13 August 2023

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

Great time for us and our dog

Loved the house very clean and nice. Loved the outdoor space had Fires and fished a lot on the river. Liked the game room downstairs for rainy days!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

11 July 2023

Love us some Bear Bluff!

Our 4th time staying at Bear Bluff, and we love it. So very peaceful, and our dogs have a blast! The hot tub and river access make for great a weekend away. We were not expecting the house updates. WOW! Fully renovated basement, perfect for a family trip. Excellent service, good communications...highly recommend.