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Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Side view of front porch
Outside firepit and charcoal grill
Back of cabin view and parking area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Skyline Caverns
  • Place, Shenandoah River State Park
  • Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River

This rustic authentic log cabin allows for the peaceful tranquility of the mountains or a home base for a variety of activities both local and nearby. A spacious family room with a flat screen television with DVD player, two bedrooms each with a queen beds, and one full bath make this cabin a perfect getaway for up to four guests. There is a fully equipped kitchen including microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, and dishwasher. The cabin has both central heating and air conditioning for multi-season rental opportunities. An outdoor stone fireplace with a picnic table are located near the driveway in back of the cabin. River access is made by a long gradual walk along the ridge down to the river’s edge. There is a new gravel pathway to the river for easy access for swimming and fishing. There is no dock at the riverside.
Your home away from home – The perfect retreat!
• Minimum two night stay
• Minimum three night requirement for following holiday weekends: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
• Week rentals can not be Saturday to Saturday
• Check-in: Anytime after 3 pm Check-out – By 11 am
Based upon availability, early and/or late check out can be arranged.
• WiFi is available through DSL service
• Firewood provided from Sept 1 to April 1 for one fire per night
• DOG FRIENDLY ONLY- $75.00/dog/stay. Additional details will be provided upon reservation: >• Unless previously confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice
* Please note, outside camping is not allowed without written approval from the property manager
* Maximum number of overnight guests on the property is 4 people due to county health department regulations.

Our cabin is in the woods and you may encounter many types of wildlife and insects during your visit. We will not refund any payment due to these encounters outside or inside the cabin. Our cabin is serviced on a regular basis by an exterminator. If you are uncomfortable with this situation and choose to cancel your reservation upon the receipt of this notice, a full refund will be made.

Riverview cabin is located on a gated private gravel driveway which is 7 miles from Front Royal, VA. The cabin is three miles from the Shenandoah State Park and five miles from the northern entrance of the Skyline Drive of the Shenandoah National Park. Many of our guests enjoy local hiking, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking and wine tasting at one of the thirty wineries within 30 miles of the cabin.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Front Royal

Located in Front Royal, this cabin is on the waterfront. Bing Crosby Stadium and Belle Boyd Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah River State 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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Front Royal, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Skyline Caverns - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Shenandoah River State Park - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - 21 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spelunker's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Mountain Log Cabin Perched on a cliff side above the Shenandoah River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Shenandoah River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah River State Park. Skyline Caverns and George Washington National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 241 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chase M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Directions for location were very helpful. Nice location near Front Royal, good view and mostly quiet. Had a few noisy trains run by at night, was the only real disturbance. Cabin was well furnished and comfortable. Fire pit was very nicely set up.Only downside was cleanliness, old mousetraps left out with droppings nearby underneath TV and dining table near the wall.Overall was very nice and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The tranquility and peacefulness was just what we were looking for. We have already inquired about the other cabins and dates available. We will definitely book again! We hated to leave! 10 out of 10 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron G.

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

Convenient to Front Royal and Skyline

Property well kept. Very private. You can walk down to the river. The front porch has a wooden glider, that you never want to get out of. Kitchen has all the necessities to cook a good meal. Very convenient to Front Royal, Skyline Drive and Luray Caverns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Front Royal, va

Very nice accommodations
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Roomy Riverview Cabin

Enjoyed our visit. Location was great, secluded and private. Great for our 2 small chihuahuas. Did miss the beautiful view of the mountains that we had while staying at the other two cabins.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil B.

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

Comfortable cabin

A nice, secluded cabin experience that is close to Shenandoah National Park. Kids enjoyed the stay thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Great Cabin

Had a great stay. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carter C.

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

Loved this cabin

My wife and I stay in cabins often and this is by far one of the tops cabins we have ever been in. Overlooks the river from many view points, including the front porch. Easy parking, great fire pit, and it actually had a yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Homestead conference get a way

Great location and secluded to recharge after being around people all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

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

Great Mountain Getaway

Well equipped, clean log cabin close to everything Front Royal and the Shenandoah Valley has to offer. John was a thoughtful, responsive host. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc I.

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

Peace and serenity

This is a very well appointed cabin. It has a nice rustic feel, is very comfortable and very nicely located. It is secluded and has a nice open area and welcoming feel. R stone wood burning fireplace give a real sense of nostalgia and is a really excellent smenity. The cabin is just outside of the town of Front Royal, with easy access to national and state parks. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

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

Relaxing Stay in the Shenandoah River Vally

A proper log cabin, and exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, quiet, and peaceful. The only gotcha was that the only three prong outlets were in the kitchen, which wasn't a problem, but would have bee good to know ahead of time. We had a lovely time and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tor M.

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

Tranquil Oasis in the Woods

We absolutely loved our stay. The cabin is very rustic and the pictures give an accurate representation of it. It's really nice and secluded at the end of the road. We thought it was very romantic and we're looking forward to coming back some time when it's nice and warm outside as this time we visited in January. John was a responsive host and had provided firewood for the fireplace, so we could enjoy a nice fire in the fireplace. If you are looking for a rustic and secluded getaway I can highly recommend Riverview!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

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

Relaxing

This place is so quaint! Love the fireplace. Had everything that we needed. As a vacation property owner myself, I'd like to suggest better mattresses and please fix the stones on the porch. They are a real tripping hazard. Someone could get hurt Took advantage of the mild temperatures and hiked a lot. Front Royal is a cute little town. Apple house and Talk of the Mountain Seafood are awesome! Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L., Port Republic, VA

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

Rustic Privacy

This property was as advertised. It is rustic but clean with up to date amenities. We especially appreciated the remote feel of the property while still being close to town. I removed 1 star for cleanliness because we had to clean the fireplace before using and we felt the coffee maker needed cleaning before we would use it. A quick run to town for vinegar allowed us to easily clean it up. Also, kitchen plates, utensils and flatware were fine but the commonly used pans were not. All in all, highly recommended if you like rustic feel with privacy in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

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

Nice cabin

This is a lovely cabin nestled in the woods with an easy 15 minute drive into town. The cabin was clean and comfortable. We went a few days before July 4th and hoped for a quiet week, but unfortunately our dogs were terrified of the fireworks set off by the neighbors and people across the river. So if you have dogs that hate fireworks I would avoid this cabin during the July 4th time. Besides that issue, the cabin had everything we needed. Nice yard. Comfy couch and beds. All the basic kitchen essentials provided. John was a kind and responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Secluded getaway

John's cabin is everything you'd expect: rustic, romantic, secluded, cozy. Check-in and access we're easy. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Some of the instructions were a little ambiguous about pricing for some options, but they didn't affect our stay. The only issue we had was with the fireplace. The provided ash can was full when we arrived, and we filled it again with the large volume of ash built up in the fireplace before we could even start to set up our own fire. The provided firewood was a little scrappy looking but burned nicely and we enjoyed a cozy fireside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tora E.

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

Cute, cozy cabin with a pretty view of the river (at least in winter)

Very cute and cozy cabin with a lovely porch that faces out over the Shenandoah River. The place was very comfortable and clean when we arrived, and the instructions for accessing the place were clear and helpful. I especially loved the fireplace and the views of the river from the front porch and the front window (although some other reviewers have indicated that it's hard to see the river when the leaves are in). I think the only complaints I have are the lack of cell service for Verizon (but that's not the fault of the cabin owner and is clearly stated in the description) and the somewhat difficult access to the river and to any hiking trails. But I still really enjoyed my stay. I would especially recommend it in winter because the place feels especially cozy in the cold with a fire going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ginger A.

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

Canoeing weekend

Went with friends and spent 2 days on the Shenandoah River via Downriver Canoe Co (they're great, BTW!). Chose this location bc of its proximity to Downriver and beautiful view. Arrived on Friday and used the fire pit to get the coals going, then transfered them to the grilling chimney. The grill grate over there needs replacing but the food was delicious. It rained Sat night and the front porch came in handy to listen to the rain fall. Property is definitely "rustic" but comfortable and not missing anything. Gave 4 stars bc of the bathroom - the shower hardware had a thick layer of soap scum on it and tub needed more attention. Kitchen looked great. Overall, despite the bathroom that just needs a little more elbow grease, the cabin served our purpose well and we'd stay there again. Others said the insects were an issue, but it wasn't for us. We didn't even need bug spray when sitting on the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Hans P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Remote but has a few issues

First, I want to say that is a cabin in the woods and based on location is why I booked the rental. My friend and family went to the location to shoot a scene in a creative short film project. The owner mentioned that I needed his permission but after speaking with VRBO unless it is explicit stated by the host, which he didn’t, so that is not accurate. The overall experience was not what any of us expected. I left the overall 2 star rating because of the following: - the floor, counters and table were all dirty upon arrival. Dirty in this case is wiping a surface with a damp paper towel and the paper towel becoming brown. The fridge has a lot of orange rust stains but I don’t think that can be cleaned. - A lot of Mice dropping on the kitchen counter and they were eating our cookies. I mentioned this to the owner and his response was it is a cabin in the woods, they have an exterminator and they try to get rid of the mice. - Mold in the bathroom shower window. Mold is always concerning but I think it might be hard to prevent mold when there is a window in the shower. - Lots of bugs. Upon booking I did not see where the owner disclosed that they have bugs. I just want other users to be aware of a bug issue. - the front patio is partially not useable. There is a number of loose and in my opinion dangerous, stone pieces that are no longer secure and probably should not be walked on. I would be aware and cautious. - There was a miss communication with a lawn care worker but the owner communicated those concerns to his worker and I think that will not be an issue in the future. - Communication. Upon arrival I reached out to the host and asked about cost of firewood. The hose never responded. He finally responded only after my stay was complete and I messaged him about wanting to talk to him prior to leaving a review. After my message he called me to discuss all of the following and I made him aware that my mom brought her dog for one night, 20lb dog without asking me, he charged me $100 for that. Since then he has only communicated after I messaged at least two times. All documented via text messages and through VRBO message system. I have reached out to VRBO to understand their policy when it comes to mold, mice and walk ways that are dangerous and I am awaiting a response. I have documented all of the above concerns. We left the property clean and free of damage. It is a great place for peace but be aware of the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, rustic cabin in the woods. We enjoyed bringing our kayaks and paddling around. Access is a gravel road down to the River. The cabin had everything we needed, clean linens and towels and everything is in good working order. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, this was exactly as advertised. Quiet, secluded and private, beautiful setting with easy trail access to the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ideal! Rustic and charming. This is the second time we rented this cabin. We love the experience. It was serene and peaceful! The Host, Steve McLarin is available if and when needed. Gives accurate information and is friendly. Overall, we were so pleased we don’t even look for anywhere else to experience solitude. We found it here and love it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the cabin is clean and comfortable. It was as described. A few small items would have made the stay excellent vs. good. The outdoor water spigot was inoperable which made it difficult to wash out coolers and gear after a day of fishing. Not to nitpick but there was only one roll of paper towels provided which ran out quickly due to required use to clean up gear due to no outside water. There were only two trash bags provided. No soap or shampoo in the shower. A small investment in these items would go a long way imho. Overall, we were satisfied with the stay. I will not post this online. It is honest feedback for the owners use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We got exactly what we were looking for....a rustic cabin in the woods. The cabin was well stocked with everything we needed. The firewood was supplied and that was a real bonus. The beds were very comfortable and linens were provided. We would consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by John McLarin

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Why they chose this property

Location, location, Location- Our cabin is the perfect home base for all your outdoor activities and adventures in the Shenandoah Valley. Our log cabin is secluded and built on a 100 foot cliff above the Shenandoah River with 35 acres of privacy. The Shenandoah River State Park and the Skyline Drive northern entrance are both only a ten minutes drive. The newly built Canopy Tours zip line was just open in the summer of 2014 which takes over 3 hour to complete. If you’re more interested in water activities; swimming, fishing or boating is all just a walk or 10 minute ride. There are over 30 wineries within 30 minutes of our cabin with new ones opening every year. We hope you will choose our home base for a memorable getaway.

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