Welcome to Mountain Chateau in Luray in the Shenandoah Valley
This is a spacious cottage sitting on a nearly one-acre lot in a quiet neighborhood, you will see neighbors' houses behind trees on the property lines. If you are seeking seclusion or solitude, this may not be the right place for you. Coming for a wedding? We are close to popular wedding venues: Stover Hall (9-min), Brendwood Lake (6-mn), Stoneyman Valley Ranch (8-min), Fair Brooke (19-min), South Fork Barn (16-min).
Our spacious cottage is located in Luray -- only a short 20-minute drive from the Shenandoah National Park's Thornton Gap entrance. Our cottage offers panorama mountain views. Enjoy the gorgeous Blue Ridge views from our deck, living room, and kitchen/dining room. From the master bedroom, you may catch a glimpse of the Massanutten Mountain. We have four bedrooms (three king beds, and two twin beds with trundles) and two bathrooms, and can accommodate up to 8 adults + 2 children. Bring your family and friends! On the deck, we have a six-person hot tub, a picnic table with an umbrella, and an electric BBQ grill. Walking down the deck (or walk up from the basement), you will find a Solo Stove fire pit with 6 surrounding chairs (we also have 4 folding chairs kept in the master bedroom closet in case more seating is needed--please bring them back to the closet before you check out). Please be aware -- due to the low ceilings (83"), we do not recommend guests taller than 6'7" to book this cottage.
Inside the house, we have four bedrooms with the following amenities:
Master bedroom (main floor): a West Elm king bed w/a Helix mattress, a 55" smart TV, a working space with a desk and a task chair, and an en suite bathroom (w/ a single vanity and a shower).
King bedroom (main floor): a West Elm king-size bed with a Helix mattress and a 43" smart TV.
Twin bedroom (second floor): two twin-size beds with Helix mattresses and two pull out trundles. Using the trundles for additional children (adults not allowed) requires a prior approval from the host. We keep extra pillows in the storage bench/ottoman.
King bedroom (basement): a king-size bed with a Helix mattress, a 65" smart TV, a dedicated workspace with desk and task chair, two arcade games, and a full bathroom with double vanity sinks.
We have three full bathrooms--one is an en-suite bathroom and the other is a shared bathroom.
Bathroom 1 (master en suite): a single vanity and a shower.
Bathroom 2 (shared): a double vanity and a tub/shower combo.
Bathroom 3 (basement en suite): a double vanity and a shower.
We have a full-sized kitchen with an island and three bar stools. Next to the kitchen, we also have an electric fireplace and a dining area. The Pottery Barn Reed dining table with benches and two chairs can seat 8-10 persons.
In the living room, there are a sofa, a loveseat, and two accent chairs. You may stream your favorite shows or movies on the 65" smart TV (with your own subscription log-in). You can also enjoy the Blue Ridge mountain view right from the living room.
The house has mini-splits system throughout which allows you to control the temperature of each room to fit needs by different people. We also have a washer and dryer laundry tower so you can pack light even if you have a long stay. In the kitchen, we have a microwave, a range oven, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator. We offer a drip coffee maker, a Keurig K-cup coffee maker as well as a French press and a grinder for those who prefer bringing their own coffee beans. We supply a starter kit of ground coffee, K-cup pods, creams, sugars, and tea bags that should last for at least two days.
On the second floor, we have a foosball table. In the basement, we have two arcade games to keep you entertained. We also have chess, monopoly, Jenga, Uno, Sorry inside the media center in the living room (main floor). You will never be bored staying in our cottage even if your outdoor activities get spoiled by adverse weather conditions.
Nearby attractions:
• Shenandoah National Park Thornton Gap Entrance -- less than 20-min drive (10.9 miles)
• Lake Arrowhead: beach and kayak/canoe rentals are seasonal between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Luray Lake Arrowhead Fishing and Boating Permit is required for fishing -- 9-min drive (5.3 miles)
• Luray Caverns: the largest cavern on the East Coast -- 14-min drive (7.8 miles)
• Historic Downtown Luray: dining and shopping -- 12-min drive (7.2-miles)
• Massanutten Resort: water park, golf, and skiing -- 39-min drive (27.9 miles)
• Wisteria Farm and Vineyard: a rustic winery and vineyard for wine-lovers to visit -- 7-min drive (4.1 miles)
• Bear Mountain Ziplines: offers zip-lining and wall climbing for anyone ages 5+ who is at least 36″ tall and 40 pounds -- 15-min drive (9.3 miles)
PURIFIED WATER—We installed a Reverse Osmosis filtration system under the kitchen sink to provide clean drinking water. Please use the water for drinking only--it takes time to filter the water and it takes more than one gallon of water to produce a one-gallon pure tasting water. So, please don't waste it on cleaning. Otherwise, you may have to wait for it to filter when you need to drink!
INTERNET—We have Xfinity high-speed broadband for our Internet connections. Enjoy steaming simultaneously in multiple rooms or stay connected via Zoom calls when you need to work remotely from our cottage!
HOT TUB—To reduce excessive use of chemicals, please make sure you shower before entering the tub. If you got tanning spray, please refrain from using the hot tub as it would stain the hot tub--if we cannot remove the stain, you will be charged the full amount ($4,000) to replace the hot tub. Keep the hot tub covered and running while not in use. You may adjust the temperature (control panel at the end of the cover lift). When you enter the hot tub, please flip half of the cover (from the deck center towards the back door) and rock the cover lift backward towards the back door. After your use, please lower the lift, and cover the tub with the lid so leaves and debris won’t get into the tub. An additional $150 will be charged for full drainage and refill of the spring water if food or drink is present in the tub. When you check out, please set it no lower than 95 degrees. We service and balance the water during each turn. If we drain and refill the water in the hot tub on the day you check in, you may have to wait until the next morning to enjoy it because the water may not reach the desired temperature on the same day.
FIRE PIT--We have a Solo Stove fire pit in front of the deck. Please bring your own firewood if you plan on using the the fire pit. For fire safety, please do NOT leave any open fire unattended. After each use, please extinguish the fire using the metal lid after your use--it will block the air so the fire will die down. When you check out in the morning, please put the waterproof cover back on.
PET POLICY—Only dogs are considered. No other animals are allowed without the host's prior approval. Up to two dogs (under 50 pounds) that are vaccinated and ticks & flea-free are allowed and are subject to a pet fee of $79. Dogs are not allowed on any furniture or in the hot tub. Do not leave your dogs alone on the property. Please let us know if your dogs are traveling with you in advance. To prevent accidents, we will prepare sofa covers (stored in the master bedroom closet) for both the sofa and the loveseat for you to use. Please put them on during your stay. We may charge for any extra cleaning, pest control, and/or damages caused by your dogs. Any unauthorized pet(s) found in or about the Rental Property will be grounds for expedited eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid. Guests are responsible for any cleaning charges, pest control costs, and damages caused by their unauthorized pets.
ELECTRIC GRILL—We provide an electric grill for guests to use on the deck. Please clean up the grill after use as our standard cleaning does not cover grill cleaning. Per guests' request, we can help cleaning the grill for $200.
PARKING—We have a designated parking lot that can fit four cars. We also provide another parking space in front of the carport that is close to the step-free ramp for those who have difficulty climbing steps.
EV CHARGER--We installed a Tesla EV charger near the parking lot. Bring your own converter for different EV models. Our guests can charge their EV for free!
MINI-SPLIT AND SMART TV —We have A mini-split in each room (NOT in the bathrooms) and TV in most bedrooms (NOT in the twin bedroom) so guests may adjust temperature to their own liking and stream their favorite programming. Please put the remotes back to their housing or the designated space before you leave. Guests will be charged for $200 for EACH missing remote.
GARBAGES—Please keep all your trash inside trash bags. We have an aluminum trash can in front of the carport. Please do not put any untied trash bags inside--our cleaner has to pick up the trash and bring them to the dumpster, so please keep everything inside the trash bag and make sure they are tied.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE--There is a doorbell camera at the front door monitoring and recording all exterior entries, exits, and movements at the front side of the property for security purposes. It is on 24/7, but only records video and audio when there are movements (motion detected and activated around the clock-24/7). Videos may be stored for 1-365 days for security or house-rule breach review. There is no other surveillance inside or at the back side of the cottage.
SMOKE-FREE PROPERTY--Guests are prohibited from smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, marijuana, or using any illicit drugs at the premises (including both inside the cottage and on the ground). Any violation will result in a $1,000 fine and immediate termination of your stay with no refund.
NO PARTY RULE--We do not allow guests to use the cottage for a
