Magical Riverfront Retreat in Luray – Cozy Getaway with Stunning Views! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Magical Riverfront Retreat in Luray – Cozy Getaway with Stunning Views! pet-friendly?

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

Q: Where is Magical Riverfront Retreat in Luray – Cozy Getaway with Stunning Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Luray Caverns and Carillon Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

18 May 2025

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Fishing trip

Good time

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

5 July 2023

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Relaxing stay

Nice place to unwind for a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

14 May 2025

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Beautiful!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was super clean and well stocked. The beds were really comfortable. The owner was responsive and helpful. The river is absolutely beautiful!! We used the kayaks and canoes each day and enjoyed the large firepit. We also loved the screened back porch which makes you feel like you are in a treehouse. Thanks for a great weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

20 December 2022

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3 Generation Weekend Getaway

Everything was great. Loved the view of the river. Owner was great to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

3 November 2023

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Stay in Shenandoa valley

Beautiful location and outstanding accommodations. Need to work out the entry process as the keypad only works the deadbolt and not the doorknob which was also locked.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

30 April 2023

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Great place

Great place on the river. Spacious. Comfortable everything. Everything was as advertised. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

14 May 2023

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Adult Family Vacation

The property is on a beautiful setting next to the Shenandoah River. It is a commitment to driving 15-20 minutes to groceries etc. A very casual home, beds were comfortable and the screen porch was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Garnet Valley, PA

5 April 2023

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No Technology Dream

Great place and we are looking on a return trip. Only bad thing- we didn’t book it for long enough. You couldn’t ask for a better place for two kiddos under 10. They wouldn’t leave the fire pit and river area. What a nice value for all the amenities provided. Checked out Luray Caverns and did some hiking at Shenandoah National Park. . A++

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

26 April 2023

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Lovely

A comfortably appointed house with a beautiful backyard. Screened porch is amazing. Beds were very comfortable. Appreciated the washer/dryer. Especially appreciated the easy communication with the owner when we all fell sick on vacation and weren’t sure whether we should stay or go. They were very understanding and accommodating. We were traveling with small children and that can be unpredictable. I look forward to returning. Maybe without kids haha

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret W.

31 May 2024

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Disliked: Cleanliness

Magical location

Our 5-day stay on the banks of the river celebrated a family milestone in comfort and beauty. The cottage was spacious with multiple dining areas (2) and gathering areas (4) both inside and outside. All the appliances served us well, and the beds were comfortable. We appreciated the quiet neighbors and no outboard motors on the river. Having kayaks and canoes on the property (no need to rent) was a real highlight. Two unfavorable aspects: the cottage could have used a beginning-of-the-season deeper cleaning (porch walls showed spray marks that would have been easy to remove; debris around windows and doors); and small maintenance tasks are needed (flooring split, screen door malfunction, blinds in small bedroom). In other words, just a few hours of work would have yielded a 5-star review!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willis M.

8 July 2025

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Great river get away

The cabin was great! The view of the river was outstanding and so was the fire pit. It was an easy hour to Shenandoah national Park, which is what we were visiting mostly. Also, Luray is lovely.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

17 May 2025

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Relaxing

This was the best spot for our family to get away and relax. Spent a lot of the time outside enjoying the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernadette o.

5 May 2025

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Wonderful Weekend Getaway

My friends and I had a fantastic weekend at this charming waterfront property. The screened-in porch was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful view, which quickly became one of our favorite parts of the stay. The kitchen was well-equipped with all the tools we needed to cook and enjoy meals together. Cesar was incredibly responsive and kind—he promptly answered any questions we had and even had an extra bag of charcoal delivered, which was a thoughtful touch. We truly appreciated the hospitality and would love to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann S.

14 December 2024

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Great place

Wonderful property I hope to be back during warmer weather

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott C.

21 October 2024

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Weekend at the river

House was clean and comfortable. , basic amenities. Nice distance away from city for quietness. Was disappointed with fire pit by river, was looking for to using but all the cars were complete rot. Would have broken if you tried to sit on so we didn’t even go down there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Johnny W.

8 September 2024

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Nice river view

Nice river view and a nice size porch, central air conditioning was great, nice size rooms, owner and property manager was great, only downfall this was the only vrbo property i used that requires you to drive a mile away so you can put your garbage in a dumpster

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

26 August 2024

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Fantastic get away

Overall this location was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The only downside was construction happening at the properties to the left and right that sort of made for a less peaceful weekend escape from the city. No control over that and we still made the absolute best of it. The river access was fun for the kids and we all loved being able to hang as a family by the fire pit at night. 10/10 would recommend And book again!!😊

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

1 July 2024

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Can't Wait To Go Back

Loved this property. My girls and son-in-law and I love to kayak and fish. The property location is perfect. Close enough to Luray to grab all your food and essentials but far enough to enjoy seclusion and privacy. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of room for the 4 of us. The fire pit was perfect and the river and fishing was excellent. There is easy access to the river. We had so much fun and the property owner communicated well and we felt comfortable with all the directions and information. We have no complaints. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

21 June 2024

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Lovely getaway

We had a wonderful time in this riverside house. As stated, there are a lot of stairs but the trade off is a spectacular view. We took advantage of the canoes, kayaks, and firepit and grilled out for dinner. We drove in to Shenandoah for a day of hiking and spent tbe rest of the time relaxing. We were able to see bunnies, deer, and tons of fireflies. Only negative would be the sleeper couch is not the most comfy but the kids didn't care one bit. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hollie T.

11 May 2024

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Scenic spot on the river

The views from the property are amazing. The location on the river for fishing and kayaking was convenient. Very responsive owner when issues arose, he brought new grill and coffeemaker during our stay. The house is a 20 minute drive from Luray. While the inside was clean the outside is in need of some TLC, especially the porch screens.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

29 April 2024

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Clean, well equipped home.

Everything was lovely. Cabin clean and well supplied. Many nice outdoor features; canoes, kyaks, bags game, large fire pit with ample firewood, wagon to transport firewood. Listing is a bit misleading indicating there is a hot tub. There is no hot tub, only bath tub in bathroom. Other than that everything is terrific!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

6 April 2024

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Relaxing on the river

Small mouth fishing is great! Property was clean and had nice amenities. Would recommend the stay here for a family

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita R.

31 December 2023

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We had a great time!

The home is very nice and the view of the river is lovely. The cleaning lady was wonderful and she made sure we had enough linens.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

29 November 2023

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What a Relaxing and peaceful home!

We had our annual girls trip of mostly 50+ fun loving ladies here the first week of September 2023. The home was clean, had all the amenities we needed and the views were spectacular! The owner was hands down the best I've dealt with yet on quick communication and even stopped by at one point to address a previous concern. Enjoyed talking with him. As previously said, the views are spectacular and although we didn't get in the water, we so enjoyed lazy breakfasts on the screened in porch while watching others fish, paddle or tube in it. We did have some issues with the unusual locks to the outside porches and one of the door handle pieces kept falling off but he assured us that was on the to do list for renovations. Some minor scratches on the walls were also on his list. There were some cobwebs here and there on the porch but that's most likely from the many mature trees shading the property and providing an inviting home. I deal with the same on a daily basis on my shaded porch. FYI, double check GPS directions before starting off on exploring the area. We had a couple instances of Ggle maps taking us on some treacherous back roads instead of easier paths that affected some of our group with vertigo and height issues. Would 100% stay again in the future! Thanks again for some wonderful memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeana J.

24 November 2023

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Great time

Enjoyed the house. It was clean and roomy. Definitely recommend and would stay again. Only downside was it could of had more linens for 6 people. We had to wash towels every other day.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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