Is Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront located?

This family-friendly Shenandoah cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shenandoah River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jordan Hollow Stables and George Washington National Forest. Pitt Spring and Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

22 November 2021

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Great weekend getaway

We loved staying at this Cabin. It was very clean and came with all the needed amenities for a great weekend trip to the mountains. We loved the location!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

23 March 2022

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Perfect deal for vacation

Amazing riverfront location, pristine nature on all 4 sides, and in the middle of all local attractions, no long drives! Add to this well designed and decorated with love house, and you cannot have a better rental!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

20 August 2022

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Once again …

Once again we enjoyed a peaceful & relaxing stay at Papa Bear Cabin. Adorable and well appointed cabin. We had a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula W., Hatboro, PA

6 August 2019

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Great location

We loved our stay at Papa Bears River Cabin. The deck was amazing for star gazing and total relaxation. While the fish were not biting, we still appreciated being directly on the river. Loved exploring the area and coming back to all the comforts of home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marsha w.

15 October 2021

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Canoe

Great location. Very clean. Fully stocked kitchen. Great fire pit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary a.

17 September 2024

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Nature's Retreat

We Love this home. Everything about this property is peaceful snd inviting. This was our 3rd vacation at Papa Bears and we cannot wait to return! Super clean and comfortable. Communication with the owner was immediate. The daily visits from the deer and turkeys were a plus. A1 rating . We dream about owning a cabin exactly like Papa Bears someday soon.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Logan M., Morrisvile

6 September 2016

Comfortable, quiet, spacious and well-appointed

Stayed for a weekend in late summer. Beautiful property with very responsive owners. Plenty of room in the primary bedrooms, and has a well-equipped kitchen. The only improvement we could suggest is adding a window-air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom, as it gets a bit warm, even with the AC set at 70 degrees. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Gayle F., Clinton, MS 39056

4 November 2021

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Cozy Cabin Getaway

Our much anticipated five-day fall escape to Papa Bear’s River Cabin on the Shenandoah River did not disappoint. Two couples in our seventies found the cabin to be tastefully decorated for the season, extremely comfortable, and totally equipped for our every need. The hosts were available if needed, but not intrusive. Instructions were clearly explained and easily followed. We would love to return in the future. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise, Ron and Bonnie!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P., Fairfax Va

12 January 2017

Great Relaxing Getaway!

We just spent the Christmas Holiday weekend at Papa Bear's River Cabin and had an absolute blast. The cabin was exactly what we wanted and we felt so recharged. There were 4 of us two adults, a 2 year old and 7 month old. When we arrived I was pleasantly surprised to see they had a saucer for the baby. They also had a preschooler table and toys that my 2 year old enjoyed. My husband and I loved sitting in the hot tub looking out at the river. While there we also spent one day at the water park at Massanutten which we all loved. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

30 October 2018

Everything and more!

We celebrated our wedding anniversary with our son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons and couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations!!! Very clean and warmly decorated. The kitchen is well appointed and the beds were very comfortable. The hot tub was an extra treat - if the fireplace or fire pit didn't warm your bones the hot tub sure did. The kids loved their first attempt at fishing and we all sat around the bonfire making S,mores and roasting hotdogs. Great place to stay and the owners are very responsive and sweet. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us and for the special anniversary surprise :) Carol, Doug and Family

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

3 January 2020

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Cozy Cabin

Papa Bear's Cabin is lovely. The cabin is exactly as it appears in the photographs. The property is very large and the atmosphere is peaceful. Our stay was short & sweet, so we did not get to use the hot tub or the outdoor fire pit. The fire pit was fully stocked with wood. The inside is cozy and inviting. We enjoyed the fireplace in the family room. All of the bedrooms were the perfect size and we all slept well. The cabin is about a 25 minute drive to the ski slopes and Luray Caverns is just down the road. I recommend Gathering Grounds Patisserie Cafe in Luray for anyone looking for a place to grab coffee or lunch.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg P., Arlington, USA

30 July 2018

Papa Bear's River Cabin Delivered!

This cabin was exactly our two families--4 adults + 3 boys (ages 4-8)--needed...a break from the routine and time outdoors. We brought river rafts, water shoes and some inexpensive fishing gear and ate most of our meals at the picnic table by the fire pit. Many firsts for our crew including: 1st time fishing where the boys caught their 1st fish and the 1st tubing experience. Despite some rain and unseasonably cool July weather, we spent almost all of our time outside and loved every minute of it! We brought some firewood in and were happy to see a pile provided by the owners because our little ones at s'mores for lunch and dinner :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carl G.

30 May 2014

Lovely location. Great for families.

We got what we were promised and then some! Working with the owners was easy and pleasant. We spent a long weekend in the area visiting the Battle of New Market for the 150th anniversary of the battle and the Endless Caverns. Best of all was having such a beautiful place to stay. There were lots of toys for the children, but we enjoyed the outdoors most of all. The children loved opening and closing the gate at the road, running around, throwing rocks in the river, and roasting marshmallows for s'mores The one trouble we had was finding a food store. We did find one when we went out for dinner the first night. It was not what we are used to. Next time, I would bring more of my own food. One of our favorite things was the gas fire place. We used it to warm up the cool mornings and relax by at night. If we were in the area again, we would come back. It was a bit of an adventure for us - especially with the unusual amount of rain that had fallen before we arrived, partially flooded the road and flowed over the banks of the river (no where near the house). It was fun!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

3 June 2025

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Just Beautiful

I loved that there was no other homes nearby that we could see The cabin was beautiful and so was the river we enjoyed the wildlife all around The caverns were also fun to visit

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david a.

24 April 2025

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Peaceful getaway

The house and property exceeded our expectations and our family enjoyed our stay. The bugs were pretty bad near the river but the large catfish catches made it worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

15 December 2024

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Great family getaway for Thanksgiving

Stayed for Thanksgiving holiday with adult kids who live in VA. Perfect place for families of all ages. House was cozy, clean, well appointed and location on river was fantastic and short drive to Luray. Would definitely stay againd.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

27 November 2024

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Papa Bear Cabin

Very nice property. We enjoyed the “bear” theme. The kids enjoyed the firepit for s’mores and exploring the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

7 September 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

15 August 2024

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Lovely Cabin

We stayed at this cabin for a few days and had a wonderful time. We loved the large yard and fire pit, and the river is very peaceful and serene. There is a semi-busy road behind the property, but it was not a problem for us. Access to the river is a little difficult as the bank is very high, but it didn't detract from our enjoyment.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

31 July 2024

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I rented the cabin for a weekend getaway with my friends and this place did not disappoint!! The first thing Hemsley family

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C., Fairfax, va

3 April 2024

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Great spot on the river

We had a fantastic time enjoying the local hiking and the outdoors. We enjoyed every part of the property!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

19 February 2024

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Cozy Cabin!

Cute cabin! We enjoyed the beautiful views, kids’ toys, hot tub, s'mores at the fire pit, and nearby trails and Luray Caverns. Highly recommended listing!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

8 January 2024

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Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay for a weekend getaway. View of the river was really nice and property was private aside from the road nearby. We enjoyed the fire pit with provided firewood. Everything was clean and beds were comfortable. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

21 December 2023

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Amazing!

The property was beautiful. We really enjoyed our walks along the river. The cabin was so comfortable and clean. We are looking forward to returning again. It was well worth the cost!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

18 October 2023

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110% !

This cabin was spot on. Beautiful location, privacy and everything you would need for a relaxing stay. The owners were very friendly in speaking with. I have stayed at numerous rentals in my lifetime but this one..."papa bear cabin" is one that had me and the gang wanting to rent again and again. Thank you sooo much Bonnie n family for the heartfelt feel, cleanliness and all the amenities of your beautiful cabin! We so look forward to booking again with you. 🤗❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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