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Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft!
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m
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Luray, VA
- Place, Shenandoah River2 min walk
- Place, Luray Caverns16 min drive
- Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah26 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
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About the area
Luray
Located in Luray, this cabin is on the waterfront. Luray Valley Museum and Car and Carriage Caravan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caverns Country Club and Glen Manor Vineyards. BB&T Center for the Performing Arts and The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Luray, VA
What's nearby
- Shenandoah River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Luray Caverns - 16 min drive - 25.0 km
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 19 min drive - 28.4 km
- Dukes of Hazzard Museum - 22 min drive - 32.0 km
- Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 26 min drive - 38.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dogs of War - 83 min drive
- Major Tom's Ziggy Stardust Lounge - 78 min drive
- Po Green's - 48 min drive
- River Dairy Bar - 71 min drive
- Bigfoot Hunt Club Bar - 35 min drive
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19 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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Myles E.
17 February 2026
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29 November 2025
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Lesley R.
6 January 2026
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Karl S.
31 October 2025
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Karl S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Ron M.
19 January 2026
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Ron M.
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Sue C.
13 October 2025
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ben f.
22 April 2025
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Excellent Stay
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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Ann C.
20 November 2025
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14 August 2025
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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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Marie L.
18 July 2025
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Good spot on the river
Marie L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
24 July 2025
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Debbie R.
16 October 2025
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Patrick M.
25 April 2025
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Great Place
Patrick M.
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Christine K.
14 July 2025
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10 September 2025
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Stephanie G.
4 May 2025
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Great place
Stephanie G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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Susan R D.
31 October 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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28 September 2025
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19 September 2025
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30 June 2025
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Josie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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Carolann J.
7 July 2025
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Relaxing at the River
Carolann J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Charles H.
27 September 2024
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Another great stay
Charles H.
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31 July 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Andy Caviness
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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