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Log Cabin with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mo

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Sunset on the porch
Drone picture of cabin on cliff from the river
River view from the porch
Front porch view
Porch and river view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 488.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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 or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mo

Enjoy a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and Valley from the covered stone front porch. This quaint 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 two leather sofas and a television with DVD player, two bedrooms each with a double bed, 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 grill and picnic table are located on a patio in back of the cabin. A short pathway leads to stone steps taking you to the river’s edge for swimming, fishing or just dipping your toes. Our property does not have direct boat access, but there is a public boat landing less than 2 miles away.
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.
• Firewood provided from Sept 1 to April 1 for one fire per night of your stay
• 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.

Cliffside 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 5 pets total)
$40/stay
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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 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 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Shenandoah River State Park, while Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Front Royal Visitor's Center are cultural highlights. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Skyline Caverns - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Shenandoah River State Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Dickey Ridge Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 72 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 Log Cabin with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 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 Log Cabin with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mo 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 329 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway with a spectacular view!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Been staying here for years. Great spot
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John, the owner, is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Cozy and Beautiful

Loved the view and the cozy nature of the cabin. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lan L.

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

Nice

The cabin has spectacular view
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful mountain retreat

A lovely cabin with beautiful views of mountains and the river. Well-maintained and well-stocked property, excellent instructions from host. We will hope to visit again in the future! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonidas C.

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

Great place

The place is amazing, great view to the river, night view is gorgeous, my kids had a lot of fun here, we will come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

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

Great location

The cabin was great and the scenery was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Anniversary Trip

Cozy cabin with priceless views of the river and mountains. Nearby to local attractions. Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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

Cabin was perfect

Awesome cabin with absolutely amazing views. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Nice cabin

Nice view and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc I.

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

Cliffside

Beautiful view, really nice wood burning fireplace, clean and cozy. Nice accommodations. Rustic in appearance and feel, with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Great cabin, great views

The cabin was as advertised. Scenic view and comfortable. The cabin was well stocked and clean when we arrived. The views of the mountains and lake was terrific. We enjoyed our time getting away very much and would definitely want to rent this cabin again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J., Silver Spring

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

Perfect Getaway

Back for a third time, great location, lots to do in the area. Feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beautiful birthday getaway!!!

Get away for my sister in-law! Enjoyed peace and quiet, time to watch movies and enjoy the view!! Great sunrise with coffee on the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Great view

Great views, lots of wildlife, peaceful, the mountain goat trail to the water was interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Cliffside

Property has a great view and is in a convenient location to town and Shenandoah NP. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa W.

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

Mountain Cozy

Beautiful cabin
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

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

Wonderful Cabin

I could have sat on the porch our whole boss and watches the river and the mountain. I heard or saw 56 species of birds. Ther are wonderful fireplaces I side and out. The cabin's interior is clean, modern, and nicely furnished. 2e couldn't have hoped for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Great place to sit back and relax!

Great little cottage to escape and enjoy nature! Owners were amazing and very flexible with our changes! I will be recommending this place to people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Cabin vacation

Cozy cabin with amazing river view. Perfect place to stay for access to Shenandoah National Park and close to downtown Front Royal. John is quick to respond to any questions you have.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Great View!

This was a very nice cabin. The best part was the view of the river. Checking in and out went smoothly. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Amazing view and great get away right outside DC.

The host was very communicable and friendly. The house was very clean and was exactly as advertised. It was a fantastic weekend to get away with my wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Charming cabin with spectacular view

This well-equipped and comfortable cabin blends beautifully with the setting and includes a porch looking over a spectacular view. A lovely place to relax with easy access to the national park. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful view of the river from the front porch. Enjoyed the quiet in the morning watching fly fishermen in their kayaks and even spotting a bald eagle and watching it for awhile. Cabin was nice and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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 three boating companies in the area which offer numerous options for floating down the river. Did someone say wine tasting? 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. The river can be accessed by walking, but does not have river access for launching boats due to the path to the river.

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