Horse Lover's Hideaway - cabin located near mountain and river activities!

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
Living area
A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a grassy field and trees, with a mountain in the background.
A fire pit with four chairs arranged around it, set in a grassy field with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Shenandoah, VA
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Shenandoah

Located in Shenandoah, this cabin is near a water park and on a river. Massanutten Resort and Hawksbill Greenway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Shenandoah Speedway or University Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Shenandoah, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Massanutten Resort - 21 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Luray Caverns - 28 min drive - 37.8 km
  • James Madison University - 30 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Paso Mexican Grille - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse Lover's Hideaway - cabin located near mountain and river activities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Horse Lover's Hideaway - cabin located near mountain and river activities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Horse Lover's Hideaway - cabin located near mountain and river activities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Horse Lover's Hideaway - cabin located near mountain and river activities!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Horse Lover's Hideaway - cabin located near mountain and river activities! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center and Shenandoah Town Hall. Shenandoah River and Shenandoah Speedway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cabin and stay. It was fantastic all around, would absolutely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cleanest house I’ve ever stayed in! The view was nice. The reason I gave 3 stars is because right next to the house was caged dogs. My husband counted 15. They barked all night and a good part of the day. Was so disappointing because as I said the house was wonderful but didn’t get much sleep. I wish the neighbors had had more consideration for the neighbors and treated the dogs better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to Shenandoah National Park, but remote enough to be very private. The horses in the field behind the house were a treat to watch.Very clean. Well stocked with plates, bowls, glassware and utensils (need to bring your own pizza cutter).Kara is a pleasure to communicate with, but does not hover.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Clean and my daughter loved the hprses right next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every aspect of this experience was awesome, the view was spectacular. The house was exceptionally clean with very nice furnishings. I have absolutly no negatives or areas of imrovement. I would recomend this house to anyone!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

5 stars! Beautiful views and great purple!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Money well spent! When we arrived, the place was VERY CLEAN! The Mountain View in the backyard now THAT’S PRICELESS! The sunset in the backyard with the horse just freely walking around, and the sunrise in the front yard! Like I said, money well spent! We'll be going back there for sure! And it’s only 26-30 mins away from the Luray Caverns! DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME, BOOK IT NOW!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property has all the amenities of home, but with peace and quiet of the mountains. Gorgeous views, horses, with a super cute and clean place to stay...whats not to love?! Definitely a family friendly rental. We all truly enjoyed our stay at the Horse Lover's Hideaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Pros- location was near Shenandoah National Park entrance but not much else in this areaDogs welcomeNice views outback Check in and communication were seamless Inside cabin was relatively clean just pretty outdated Cons: no dead bolts on any doors so anyone with the code can come in anytimeNo blinds on bathroom windowKing bed mattress was terrible. Lots of dogs kenneled up around the property that barked randomly at night and whenever we went outside Dog poop in the front yardIssues with climate control in the cabin (host was willing to come take a look but we decided to leave a day early)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Visit

This property was a peaceful retreat for the Thanksgiving holiday. Amazing views and nature. Horses on the bordering pasture are friendly and add to the experience. Neighbors dog paid a visit and was also friendly. Cozy interior with a nice backyard for fires and amazing sunsets. Front and rear porches for a peaceful sit and your morning coffee. Host Kara is super friendly and informative. Was always available to answer questions. Will definitely be back again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This small house is very cozy but doesn't have a washer & dryer which would make things a little easier on those who stay for more than a couple of days. The closest grocery store is about 10 min away. The view from the back of the property is of a mountain and the sunsets we saw were spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a short stay!

We had a wonderful stay! The space was very clean, and the linens smelled fresh and inviting. I especially loved the peaceful atmosphere and being surrounded by beautiful horses, it was incredibly quiet and relaxing. The host was easy to reach and very responsive, which made everything smooth and stress-free. The only downside was the water, which had a noticeable sulfur smell which I think is due to well water. Which is fine! Just not something I'm used to! Aside from that, everything was great! I’d definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking to unwind in a serene, country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The exterior is very dark at night. Just hoping we arrived at the right house. The place was very clean and spotless. We are not use to not having a window covering in the shower/bathroom. The king bed should be changed out, you can feel the body impressions on both sided. It felt like we were sleeping in a W. I would have liked to have access to a washer/dryer if I needed some clean clothes, especially since it was a rainy weekend. The cabin was in the ideal location for the venue we attended Saturday night. I heard the horses overnight, but wasn't too sure where they were since I didn't see them the day before. But the next morning they came out to play. Overall, it met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not quite what we were expecting

House (not cabin) was clean and comfortable but we were disappointed in the surroundings. It was more of a house in a neighborhood, albeit rural. Had a lovely view outback. We never saw a river or a garden. But what was most disappointing was the kennel next to the house. We weren’t sure what was going on, but several, yes, several, dogs of several breeds were pinned in and one looked very pregnant. We wish we had known that it was there because we would not have booked this property. The barking was not bad. It’s just that we were so saddened by seeing so many different dogs pinned in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2024
We apologize if your stay was not as expected. The cabin is exactly as pictured in the listing both inside and out. There is a garden located less than 100 feet from the house, however, your stay was in November, which is not gardening season. The river is less than 1 mile from us, on the way to the town of Shenandoah, we apologize if you did not make it to visit our lovely town! Many of our guests enjoy floating the river and fishing. The dogs are kept kenneled only when guests are present so as not to bother guests or their pets. They get plenty of exercise in the mountains behind the property when we trail ride our horses daily.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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