Don't Overlook this One! The View belongs to You!

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A hot tub with a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A house with a covered porch, a barbecue grill, and a stone pathway leading to a wooded area with trees and hills in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a stone fireplace.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a red roof, and a small attic window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shenandoah River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Front Royal, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Caverns
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Pull out bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Front Royal

Located in Front Royal, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park, while Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Front Royal Visitor's Center are cultural highlights. Dinosaur Land and Shen-Val Farm Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing.
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Front Royal, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skyline Caverns - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Luray Caverns - 47 min drive - 63.0 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 54 min drive - 72.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Melting Pot Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Don't Overlook this One! The View belongs to You! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Don't Overlook this One! The View belongs to You!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Don't Overlook this One! The View belongs to You!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Don't Overlook this One! The View belongs to You!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Don't Overlook this One! The View belongs to You! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Shenandoah River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club and Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. Shenandoah National Park and Jackson's Chase Golf Course 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. 197 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, wonderful outdoor seating, and very comfortable beds and indoor seating. Also, close to great hiking in the Shenandoah National Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with beautiful views. Walk to the river is a little steep, but worth it for floating around and kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Matt, it was a pleasure to host you and your family. We especially love to hear our guests have really enjoyed time on the river (and that the weather was kind to them!) Helping families create memories is a wonderful business, so thanks for making it all worth it. Best regards, Frank and Angelique O'Reilly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, everything provided, clean and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property and amazing amenities! Very peaceful, beautiful views and all you need for a great getaway! Would certainly make a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home, beautiful location

We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful. Lots of great outdoor seating. Great views. The fire pit and hot tub are wonderful. Kitchen was well stocked. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thanks Maria! It was great to have you as a guest. Being outdoors is one of the greatest parts of the home and the property, so we do our best to make it as cozy as possible in our outdoor living spaces. Glad you enjoyed them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We loved our stay here. Came here to escape DC. Very easy to get to. Still close to civilization but still feels remote on the property. 20 minutes from Skyline Drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic Stay at this Shenandoah River Cottage

Absolutely loved our stay at this charming cottage on the Shenandoah River! The location is unbeatable — peaceful, scenic, and just steps from the water. We spent our days kayaking along the river and exploring the nearby hiking trails, which offered breathtaking views and a perfect mix of challenge and beauty. The cottage itself was cozy, spotless, and well-stocked with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. If you’re looking for a serene retreat with top-notch outdoor adventures, this is the place! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Overlook was the ideal spot for our annual mountain getaway. My family said I really nailed it this year! The cottage was gorgeous and had everything we could possibly need. We loved having so many different spaces, both indoors and outdoors, to unwind and soak in the beauty of the location. The river views were absolutely breathtaking. The setting is peaceful and private, yet still just a short drive from town and the National Park. The house is stocked with books, games, and puzzles, perfect for family time. I can't say enough good things about the house, the location, and our entire experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Weekend

If you want to unwind and reset this is the place to be. Beautiful home and property. Well stocked with top of the line things. Most restful vacation ever. Great small town. Lots to do or just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and an even better location.

Everything in the house is incredible and the outdoor space is just as good with an awesome view from the hot tub, porch, and fire pit plus the dock and patio area on the river is perfect. Would recommend to anyone interested!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thanks for the great review! It was a pleasure to have you. We love to create outdoor spaces to complement the house, and the beautiful landscape. Thanks for enjoying it all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spring break getaway

The cabin is beautiful and very well equipped, inside and out. Just an hour away from our home, but felt a world away. Beautiful views and easy access to lots of outdoor activities. Pet friendly too, which is not always the case for nicer properties. Definitely plan to return and check out the other Rolling River Farm properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, relaxing stay

Some friends and I rented the house for a few days to get away and we LOVED our stay here. The house was a perfect size and the multiple fire pits, hot tubs, and grill only add to it. Of course being 15 minutes from Shenandoah and located right on the river was amazing. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it without hesitation! I'm sure we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Hi Natalie, Wow thanks for the exclamation points! I won't add anything to your review except to say we will look forward to seeing you all again. Best Regards, Frank and Angelique
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway

We had such a lovely time at the Overlook. The home was beautiful and every detail carefully considered. The fishing was excellent and the river was so calm that kayaking was a breeze. Grace was super easy to get in touch with anytime we had questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Getaway

Our family stayed here for a short vacation and loved it. Frank is super responsive, the home is beautiful and well appointed, and the location is fantastic. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the many different outdoor seating areas, walked our dog on the property, swam, fished, and kayaked on the river, and at the end of day sat around one of the two fire pits. Really, really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Hi Eric, We are delighted that you had such a good time at the Overlook Cottage. We love our little corner of Virginia (or should I say full bend of Virginia's most famous river). Rolling River Farm is a one of a kind place. We feel blessed to be able to share it with families like yours. We look forward to having you back! Best to you All, Frank and Angelique
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views and home!

Sean and Frank were great hosts. Everything we needed was there, including games and comfortable beds. The house is the perfect distance from DC for a quick weekend getaway and the views were amazing. My friends and I hope to make an annual visit. No complaints!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
You will be most welcome back whenever the Valley's country roads bring you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax and unwind

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend stay at the Overlook Cottage!!!! It is such a relaxing and beautiful location. The cottage is so clean and well furnished, you just need to stock up on groceries before you get there so you don't have to leave!!!! We will definitely be back and recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing place to unwind. :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views, beautiful home!

My friends and I stayed here for a long weekend in August. The house was beautiful and the layout made spending time together effortless. We enjoyed the proximity of the local wineries and using the kayaks on the river. The road getting to the house was on the narrow and winding side but we didn't have any issues. Thank you again for a great time, we all agreed we would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thanks Krystyn, Glad you got to experience so much of what the area has to offer and enjoyed the Overlook so well. Best, from the O'Reillys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Shenandoah Views!

We had a fantastic stay in Shenandoah--the cottage was perfect and we are grateful that we could bring our dog with us. Really felt secluded and away from it all--but everything you might need (e.g., Target, Walmart, restaurants) is just a short drive away. There were multiple different outdoor sitting areas--plus a hot tub and kayaks!--for taking in the beautiful river and mountain views. Easy drive to the National Park and Luray and Skyline Caverns. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Wonderful property--highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

My wife along with one of our friends and out puppy stayed here for two nights. The house was everything we were looking for. It was very clean, quiet and well equipped. The views are even better in person. If you arrive at night, the drive in can be a little challenging, you do have to drive down dirt/gravel roads to get there and as you would expect those types of roads can get rutted. I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind review! We hope you can visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place to relax

Wow! Very well appointed cottage with everything we needed for a home away from home. My kids and I really enjoyed everything about this home - from the hot tub to the kayaks to the kitchen with spices and condiments and games to the fire pits and outdoor seating for the beautiful views, this place was everything we needed to connect as a family. Thank you Frank for sharing this little piece of heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Slice of the Shenandoah River

The house is exactly as listed, beautiful, private, clean and spacious with all the amenities you could want, including kayaks for a relaxing paddle. Grace the property manager was fantastic and responded quickly and concisely to all of our requests and inquiries. If you’re looking for comfort and adventure in the Shenandoah region, we highly recommend the Overlook Cottage. Get your groceries and supplies first , and then chill!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a relaxing getaway

Overall this was a great place for a getaway with my husband! The cottage is very well done. It's incredibly clean, well stocked, and the furnishings and supplies are quite nice. The view is absolutely gorgeous and very peaceful. The "downsides" were that a bridge is under construction until late 2025 in the area so it takes longer to get to any stores. The last 5 minutes to the property are complete gravel roads and the very last part is a little steep. It's secluded but there is a house next door. It's not close but you can see it. The outdoor cushions on the patio needed to be replaced; we just put towels over them to sit. The grass needed to be cut. And there were a tremendous number of stink bugs. Given the location being in nature, not sure what could be done about those but there were a lot. It may have just been the season, we were there in late September.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfort, beauty, ahhhh

This comfortable cabin is somehow away from it all yet still just 10 minutes from groceries and restaurants. Our family of four (two elementary-age boys) spent most of our time outside either on the property, on Skyline Drive hikes, or at nearby parks. When inside, the large selection of board games kept us entertained, and when it was time for screens the WiFi and internet service easily supported us. The recent-model washer and dryer helped us out and we appreciated that detergent was provided. The kitchen was properly equipped and there were a number of spices available. The only drawback is the road to get there. Rest assured it is mostly paved or reasonable gravel, but the half-mile along the river is single-lane width in parts and riddled with potholes and rocks. We happened to rent a small SUV so it was fine, but be advised — a small car or sedan might not be well-suited for this location. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again if we visit the area again! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Hi Krista, Thanks for the lovely review. It really is such a wonderful place to let a bit of the good life sink into your bones. Sorry about the river road, potholes are typically worst at the end of winter and this past year the weather did its job. That said, I still love the drive in along the river as it makes a great transition from the hectic pace of life and as you point out you have only a 10 minute drive to all the shopping and restaurants (and the gravel is only the last mile). Best,Frank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Family Get-away

We found the Overlook when seeking a pet-friendly, well-appointed property to spend the week between Christmas and New Years with our family. With plans for baking, cooking, board games and relaxation this house was absolutely perfect. The kitchen has everything! We all enjoyed the home, vista and property. Every kind of seating you can imagine outside has been thought of--covered porch, open air terrace, expansive deck and rockers on the front porch. The outdoor hot-tub was new, clean, perfect for 3 at a time. We used it every day! When there was an issue with it the property manager responded immediately and it was fixed. We have stayed in a lot of VRBO properties and this by far was the best: Wonderful family who own and manage the property. Truly wanted to make sure we had the best possible experience. The dishwasher stopped working on New Years Eve and before we knew it the owner and his son came and installed a new one so we could keep cooking. WOW! The view of the Shenandoah in the winter was stunning. Light pours in through the abundant windows. We enjoyed two seating areas (upstairs and down) and the gas fireplace that came on with the touch of a switch. We did use the outside firepit and would have used the propane fire pit (it worked) if we hadn't been so cozy inside. The upstairs 36 ft deck is incredible. Beautiful, serene meadow to walk in and only 10 to 15 mins from stores, restaurants and starbucks. 5 stars all the way for a winter getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best vacation cabins we have ever rented!

This was a beautiful property located on the Shenandoah River in the historic Shenandoah Valley. The house was very clean and comfortable with lots of indoor and outdoor space for our party of five. The house was very well equipped with not only plenty of spices for cooking, but ketchup, mustard and salad dressings in the fridge! We enjoyed kayaking and splashing in the river, and visiting Shenandoah National Park as well as the surrounding towns of Front Royal, Winchester and Strasburg and the little longer commute to Washington DC. That being said, there were a few drawbacks. Number one for me is that the pictures make the river look close by. It is not as it is a hike down a steep gravel drive to some steep railroad tie and gravel steps to the upper deck (very nice place to rest) and then more steps down to the dock on the water. I have moderate arthritis in both knees and back, and found the trip down to the dock challenging. The second issue we had (and this is a more personal preference) was the skylights in the upstairs bedrooms. Sure they let in a lot of light, but they also woke our 3 year old granddaughter up at the crack of dawn as well as my daughter. Some blinds that could be pulled down to cover the skylights at night would have been appreciated. Also, and many reviewers have mentioned this, there is a long gravel road to get to the property which does have it's share of potholes and bumps. Overall, our experience was very enjoyable, and I will definitely recommend Overlook Cabin to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thanks Christine for such high praise! We, like you, have been in many vacation rentals and we always want ours to have everything that could be needed for enjoying the comforts of home. Being "at the end of the road" on a 180 degree bend in the Shenandoah river really gives one a sense of being away from it all. The location on a bluff above the river is what also gives it the mountain views as well as water views ( a scenic combination hard to beat). Thanks for coming and we hope to see you again. If your knees aren't up to walking up and down to the river you may like to consider the Farmhouse at Rolling River Farm as it has a drivable access to a beautiful river clearing ( no steps down to the river required). Warm Regards, Frank and Angelique
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