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

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Shenandoah River State Park
  • Place, Luray Caverns
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please let us know the number of dogs
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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
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. Belle Brown Northcott Memorial and Edinburg Mill Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caverns Country Club and Glen Manor Vineyards. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Secret Passage Ranch 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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Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River State Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Luray Caverns - 20 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 23 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 31 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Mary's Rock Summit Trailhead - 31 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nightlife - ‬81 min drive
  • ‪Dogs of War - ‬81 min drive
  • ‪Bigfoot Hunt Club Bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Knights of the Golden Circle - ‬87 min drive
  • ‪Shenandoah Stars - ‬20 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront, pet friendly ! Log cabin with 2 bedrooms and loft! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Ox Bow Lake and Hazard Mill Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 286 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 286 reviews

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

robin g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Fishing was amazing.we will be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

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

Good spot on the river

The house is comfortable and has everything you'd want for a staycation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our purpose. It was quiet and peaceful, pet friendly, with front porch, and screened in porch overlooking the river. Walks, watching the deer at dusk, relaxing and reading. Perfect. Big kitchen with everything we needed including spices, oil, and a good coffee maker. Thanks, Andy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful riverfront cabin in Luray, VA with our family of five, including three teenagers who had an absolute blast! The property is stunning, with breathtaking mountain views and a peaceful setting that made it easy to unwind. Our days were filled with fun—fishing right off the riverbank, swimming in the cool, clear water, and just soaking in the natural beauty all around us. The cabin itself was cozy, clean, and well-equipped, making it the perfect home base for our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolann J.

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

May Getaway

We had the best time at the river! We have stayed here before and loved it. The weather & fishing was great! The cabin was clean & well equipped, as always. We have reservations for later in the summer & can’t wait to return! Thanks so much Andy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Another great stay

Have stayed here several years in a row. Always enjoy it and plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Awesome

Our 6-year old wishes we could live here... that says it all. Wonderful place. The riverside area is gorgeous. The house actually looks better for real than in the photos. Very comfortable. Andy was super helpful answering our numerous questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Amazing location!

The view was amazing honestly would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Dog Heaven

Beautiful three acre property on the river! My dog loved the spacious lawn and access to the river. Great weekend getaway. So relaxing and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Virginia W.

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

Beautiful getaway

We had such a great time at this cabin, the property is beautiful. The place was very clean and communication with the host was great. We will definitely be booking here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lily M.

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

Great little private oasis

We loved being able to sit by the river and walk around the property. We had everything we needed and a very comfortable stay. Plus their local guidebook was full of great tips!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Beautiful cabin.

Cabin was great,. Farther than I expected from Shenandoah hiking, but a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

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

Shenandoah River Trip

We had a great time at the Smile Inn, we caught a ton of fish and spent most of our time on the river. Great location on the river for fishing and canoeing, also being at the end of Page Valley road was a plus for privacy and dust!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

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

Beautiful

The cabin is wonderful and the grounds are amazing. Unlike other spots along this road, we had cell service. Everything is there that you would need. Bring a couple more rolls of TP and paper towels. The screened in porch is the perfect place to eat, watch the river, play games. Beds are comfortable with extra blankets if needed. Convenient to Skyline Drive, Luray, the caverns, and hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K M.

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

Relaxing Stay

The property was as described, The cabin was comfortable and well-stocked. We had a relaxing stay, floating on the river and visiting Luray. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Great Secluded Place

House and property are great. When you want to take a break from the day to day grind this is the perfect property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

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

Restful comfortable getaway

The stay was wonderful, and easy to get to. We knew we would be returning after only one night. Bring food to prep and you should have fun outdoors during the day and relaxing by the fireplace at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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

Linda L.

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

Lovely riverside home

We had a peaceful stay at this nice cabin. Thanks Andy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

Beautiful River View

Cabin in a secluded area of the river with little traffic passing by. Beautiful views of the river. Nice dog run for convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward Lee S.

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

Serenity

If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful place, this cabin is the one for you. A little off the beat'n path, but only about a 30-minute or so drive to Luray. Great cabin with a beautiful open back yard on the river. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! All the amenities we needed and very pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Absolute perfection!

Smile Inn Over the River was everything that we hoped for and more. The set up of the property with the doggie run, the deck overlooking the river and the screened in porch were the reasons we choose this as our get-a-way destination, but the cabin it's self was perfect too. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything that we needed. Communication with the host was excellent who even accommodated our last minute decision to stay an extra night. We had absolutely no complaints and can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina K.

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

Superb!!

Beautiful cabin in a majestic landscape, very well maintained with all possible conveniences, very clean, spacious, great double veranda with amazing view on the River. Thank you Andy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David D., Ebony, Virginia USA

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

I should have booked a longer stay

I booked 3 nights and, with the great property and local sites, I realized that I should have booked a longer stay. I will remember to do that next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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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