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River Front Retreat

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A covered picnic area with wooden benches and picnic tables, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, overlooking a road and greenery.
A house with a green exterior, a white door, and a wooden deck with fallen leaves.
A room with a wooden wall, a white refrigerator, a small table, and a bench outside the door.
A ping pong table in a room with a brick wall, a television, and kayaks.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shenandoah River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Front Royal, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Caverns
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Downstairs 6

4 Single Beds

Master 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs 3

2 Single Beds

Upstairs 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Front Royal

Located in Front Royal, this holiday home is on a river. Bing Crosby Stadium and Belle Boyd Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Dinosaur Land. Shen-Val Farm Market and State Arboretum of Virginia are also worth visiting.
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Front Royal, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Skyline Caverns - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Luray Caverns - 42 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 52 min drive - 74.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Melting Pot Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at River Front Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Front Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Front Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Shenandoah River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shenandoah National Park and Bing Crosby Stadium. Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Front Royal Visitor's Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House felt like going home to Grandmas. Our family loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and we really enjoy this place. It's just perfect for a low-key, outdoors-forward visit with a multi-family or friend group including kids and dogs. It is true that if you're looking for someplace posh with the latest decor, this won't be for you. But for drinks and conversation around a fire pit, kayaking, easy access to hiking at Shenandoah National Park and elsewhere -- this feels like a visit to Grandma's, and you can tell the house hosts a lot of family parties. So many opportunities for great, relaxed conversation on the dock at sunrise or sunset, or on your choice of decks. Lots of togetherness without feeling you're all on top of each other or can't find a quiet spot to read.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family place on the river. The house is set up well for a large group to sleep and enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot along the river. Exactly what we weee looking for on the long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great vacation in the books! The new oven and stove were a pleasant surprise. Only concern were holes and rotting wood in places on the deck. A family members chair went through and he fell. We let Justin know immediately about the needed repair.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet river getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was exactly what we were looking for for a peaceful weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had nice pleasant stay at the River Front Retreat. Everything was provided to make the stay comfortable. Property was friendly and was fast and easy to contact. I highly recommend the place for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin! Lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house.

This is a great place for a family to stay. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic 3 days staying at this property. The house was clean and just as described. The cozy river house was just what our group was looking for. The kitchen space was especially conducive for family-style meals and provided ample cooking space. Overall, felt like more than a house - truly a home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful river house with plenty of room for everyone in your group. Loved the kitchen! Even the knives were sharp! Well thought out amenities with ping pong, lots of games, boats and lifejackets of all sizes, including for pooch. Great host who was very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanksgiving family trip

The home is in a very cool location. We loved the drive to the house. There were great views of the river. The home had everything needed to enjoy the river, but our stay was too cold to enjoy the river. Overall, the home was just what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Trip

We used the house as a base for a long weekend of golfing, and with its location on the river it was great for our group of guys! Wish we would have planned for more time on the deck and utilizing the river! Great bunkhouse/summer camp feel, and perfect for large groups, can't wait to return with the kids and family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location

The house is great and is in a great location, but needs a little attention / updating. Besides our challenges we made the best of it and had a great time. The manager was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July weekend

The house was exactly as advertised. The house was well stocked with items needed for river activities, bbq, cleaning and entertaining. Very simple and easy to clean. Plenty of space for kids, and all the gates were safe to keep them in. The neighbors were friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at the river house. We were pleasantly surprised by all the cookware, kitchen gadgets and well stocked "pantry". We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and spent a relaxing Sunday watching the Indy 500 and painting porch leaners on the back deck. Was a nice relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf weekend

We have an annual trip every year to play golf. Always looking for a place to stay and this year we decided on river front retreat. It definitely served our purpose. 8 guys no women. Everything was as advertised and we enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family vacation

We had another vacation for the books! Had a great time with family. Justin was very quick to respond to any needs. Some improvements from last year which was great. Dock still a little challenging. Downstairs mattresses could use an upgrade. Overall the location and space of the home is perfect! We really enjoyed vacation 2024 and hope to plan another for 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice location and well stocked.

We stayed as we are in between houses and wanted to have a larger place to host and cook the holiday meal. I will say that the house could definitely use some updates and also a deep cleaning. Generally, it was comfortable and the views of the river are beautiful. The whole house was well stocked with just about anything we needed that we forgot to bring. I would have loved it more during warm weather but even during the winter, it was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun location

We loved driving through the cow pasture to get to the house - helped us slow down and relax! We were in town for a graduation, so siblings (and their young children) were all there. There were enough beds for us all, and the kitchen/dining area was cozy for us all. The younger kids enjoyed the yard, while parents could sit on the deck by the river. We had lots of events to attend over the weekend, so hadn't planned on using the house as a "river getaway", so I can't comment on the recreational aspects. Thanks for welcoming us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place for active families! Room for everyone in a relaxing setting. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening cocktails overlooking the river; borrowing the kayaks; being close to Shenandoah National Park for hiking; a ping-pong tournament; and evenings talking around the fire pit. It is true what other reviewers have said: the oven and the overall decor are a little dated. But we found the place tidy and great for families and pets. It feels lived in, but relaxed and perfect for our needs. My young adult sons plan to return with a group of friends. And the bonus is the host family is connected to a little piece of American history as you'll see if you stay there. Our host was super-responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The propane for Blackstone grill were out when we were cooking the steaks for first dinner.One of our guest got bitten by wasp. Saw other wasps in the house and killed only one of them. Suspected there's wasp nest inside the house.The mother of homeowner stopped by Saturday night and wanted to go inside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the 3rd summer in a row we had a wonderful family vacation at your house! The new dock was enjoyed immensely by all! Feedback regarding negatives were that the house had a lot of dust, new kitchen stove and oven is needed (bottom oven still does not work), new fan is needed for screened in porch, and a new mattress is definitely needed in the 2nd bedroom in the basement (larger bed has smaller mattresses stacked underneath and is very uncomfortable). We will say that the positives were plenty and Justin was great with all of our needs! Thank you for another great family vacation full of memories at “the river house!”
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review / Question

It was just right for what we needed. However, one of us left an aero-bed blow up mattress in the lower level by the ping pong table. Is it possible if we can swing by and get it in a few weeks. One of the guys will be in the area. Please let me know. Thank you very much for allowing us to use your rental location. It was a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Rustic

Beautiful view of water. Felt secluded from neighbors which we enjoyed. Plenty of rooms and space for family. Loved large kitchen and blackstone. Justin was responsive to concerns/questions. Negatives: old AC units/musty, both showers upstairs had trouble draining, coffee pot very slow. House definitely could use some updates but being right on the river and the views definitely outweighed any negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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