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Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft!

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front of cabin
Exterior
Property grounds
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Luray, VA
  • Popular LocationShenandoah River State Park50 min drive
  • Popular LocationLuray Caverns61 min drive
  • Popular LocationYogi Bear's Jellystone Park62 min drive
  • AirportWeyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft!

Smile Inn Over the River is a cozy, relaxing cabin where you can really get away from all the stress of daily living! Enjoy with your family and friends while grilling on the back deck overlooking the Shenandoah river! Roast marshmallows at the fire pit next in the evening next to the river. Smile as your heart warms watching your kids and dogs running, playing, having the time of their life on the huge wide open field along the river! Luray Caverns, Skyline Drive, New Market Battlefield, and wineries are all a short drive away! Make memories to take home and keep forever!

We are a very pet friendly cabin because pest are an important part of your family and should be on vacation with you, we take our dogs on vacation with us, why not you? There is an enclosed dog run right next to the deck for those times that you do not want them running free. ($30 pet fee)

There are no hidden fees in our price, everything included. There are no fees for linens, firewood, cleaning, or charges for extra people. We supply all paper products, and the kitchen is stocked for your gourmet cooking. We try to supply all the staples and spices that you may need in preparing meals.

Smile Inn sits on 3 acres, bordered by woods and fields on 3 sides, and boasts 400 feet or river frontage in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The cabin sits near the end of a gravel road in an area we call cabin alley. The nice thing about the location is it is beyond traffic, noise (except for geese), and dust of vehicles travelling on the road. The road you travel is a country road through forest and along the river, 5.8 miles on the gravel road, and is about 17.5 miles from downtown Luray. It takes 30 minutes to travel to town so get your food before you travel to the cabin, but you are in easy reach of enjoying everything Luray (dining and movies) and the Shenandoah Valley has to offer....or just remain at the cabin and relax in the hammock near the river.

The cabin sleeps 6 comfortably, with 2 bedrooms and a loft. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, upstairs bedrooms has 2 double beds and a half bath, and the loft outside the upstairs bedroom has a futon. The downstairs bathroom is divided into 2 separate rooms next to each other, one includes the toilet and vanity, the other a walk in shower and whirlpool bath. (user friendly) The kitchen has updated appliances and includes a microwave, toaster, blender, and combo coffeemaker. The dining area seats 6, and leads out to the screened in porch with another table to dine. There is an open deck beside the screened in porch that also has a table and a gas grill. The living room has a sofa with 2 reclining sides, a separate recliner situated around the gas fireplace. The front porch has a swing and other seating.

Down by the river we have a fire pit and firewood, a picnic table and a hammock. There is a set of stairs down the hill to make access to the lower field easier. There is a canoe and other flotation devices that you may use, but they are use at your own risk.

All the amenities of home are provided including cable TV, WiFi, a DVD player, and phone service.

The area below the cabin that borders the river is perfect if you are planning a small event or family gathering. There is plenty of room to set up tents if you or your kids want to have the full camping experience beside the river. There is an access road that runs along the bottom of the hill below the cabin. To get on that road, travel beyond the cabin 1/4 mile and turn right at the gate, stay on the right hand road until you reach the bottom field. You can use this to bring supplies to the bottom field if you wish.

Again, the drive to town is about 30 minutes on a country road, so make sure you stock up on groceries before you travel to the cabin.

The historic town of Luray, Luray Caverns, Lake Arrowhead, and Jellystone Park are located about the same 30 minute drive. Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive are about a 45 minute drive, Wisteria Vineyard and New Market Battlefield will take about an hour of travel. The cabin is located at the base of Massanutten Mountain and borders the George Washington National Forest. There are many hiking trails nearby including the Habron Gap, and Indian Grave Ridge trail. There are multiple trails located along the Massanutten and the Shenandoah National Park.

More details: Suitability

-Minimum age for renters
-Children Welcome
-Pets are welcome, just let us know
-Non smoking home

Property manager

Andy Caviness
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please let us know the number of dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luray Caverns and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Secret Passage Ranch are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River State Park - 50 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 61 min drive
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 62 min drive
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 68 min drive
  • Skyland - 83 min drive

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • River Dairy Bar - 47 min drive
  • Hazard Mill Kitchen - 40 min drive
  • Po Green's - 48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time, beautiful view
Beautiful cabin very spacious and clean. Amazing view and additional amenities such as fire pit and river access a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ania H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
My husband and I spent a weekend there, it was really nice. The house has everything you need and the big property was an enjoyable time for everyone including our loved dogs. We will come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
My husband and I needed a quiet break and “Smile Inn Over the River” was a perfect place to relax. Andy’s communication was excellent and the cabin was “as described” in VRBO. Amazing view and beautiful property. The cabin is cozy and clean and met all our needs. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed for meals. There are plenty of linens, blankets, towels and pillows. We enjoyed the fire pit and walking the grounds with our dog. Easy access to the dog run was a plus, with the deck steps leading directly to the dog run. Our dog gives this cabin a four paws up and we will be retuning. Thank you, Andy, for sharing your special place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway
Absolutely loved our weekend at Smile Inn Over the River! The cabin was spacious yet still cozy. The downstairs bed was quite comfortable. Extra pillows and blankets everywhere. Well stocked kitchen. Gorgeous property right on the river. Can’t wait to come back in the summer to enjoy time in the river. The fur babes loved the freedom of the dog run instead of being stuck on leashes. We really are in love with this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great family vacation! Very clean, saw wild life, and quite. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andy Caviness

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Why they chose this property

400 feet of riverfront, nestled in the woods in a private setting, wood floor home with a gas fireplace! Just a short distance from Luray Caverns, Skyline Drive, New Market Battlefield, and wineries.

What makes this property unique

We provide the linens, paper products, and all of the utensils needed to make this your home away from home!

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English

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