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

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Smile Inn Over the River is a cozy cabin retreat where you can escape stress and enjoy family time by the Shenandoah river. Roast marshmallows at the fire pit, grill on the back deck, or relax in a hammock near the water's edge. With amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and a fully stocked kitchen with appliances such as microwave and coffeemaker.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please let us know the number of dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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. 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 - 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
  • ‪Knockma - ‬96 min drive
  • ‪Po Green's - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Major Tom's Ziggy Stardust Lounge - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪River Dairy Bar - ‬71 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!?

Check-out 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 from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Ox Bow Lake and Hazard Mill Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 283 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ben f.

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

Excellent Stay

Great location and great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great Place

Great property, great owner. All around beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

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

Our Favorite

We love staying here. This was our fourth stay. They have almost everything you need. The owner is always very responsive. Thank you for yet another memorable family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great place

It was a great place! Very peaceful and helped with some much needed rest and relaxation! Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Quiet escape

Excellent location away from city life! Quiet, comfortable, relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Kara R.

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

Excellent

We had such a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Lisa T.

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

Wonderful Retreat!

This is a great cabin on the river! Very clean and excellently stocked. It had everything we needed! Let friendly. Our dogs loved the pet enclosure and it was great having it right off the deck. The owner checked on us after a storm to make sure everything was good. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing quiet! Loved the screen in porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

David D., Ebony, Virginia USA

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

wish we could stay

We had a great time in a cozy cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Just what our family needed

We so enjoyed our time. Wonderful property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Weekend getaway

Property was well maintained inside and out. Our family enjoyed our weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann J.

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

Lovely Riverfront Home

We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful property and fantastic fishing. So looking forward to staying again in July!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

Lisa O.

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

Riverview

Beautiful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

MoldyPomelos

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

Amazing Getaway

It was really nice to disconnect and just be in nature. Watching old movies by the fire was probably the highlight. it was too cold to fish but would love to return in the summer time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Perfect getaway!

Spectacular cabin in the woods. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

nice and quiet

great fishing, comfortable bed :-) loved the wildlife... saw bald eagle pair flying over the river... and wild turkeys in back field...fresh bear tracks down by the river
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023