Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Walk to White Oak Canyon Trail in Shenandoah National Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Old Rag Mountain and within 12 mi (20 km) of DuCard Vineyards and Blue Quartz Winery. Sharp Rock Vineyards and Rapidan River are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

1 January 2025

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

Scenery to die for

Amazing accommodations

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

L H.

12 July 2025

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

Great for hikers!

My teen son and I stayed for two nights to hike in the area. It was as described in the photos/description and met our expectations. It was an easy walk to the White Oak Canyon trailhead, and my son loved the swimming holes accessible from the two trails there. We also hiked Old Rag. We wanted to make sure to do the full circuit with the rock scramble. Please note that the parking lot for the full 9 mile Old Rag hike is about a 25-minute drive away; it's the Berry Hollow parking that is close to the cottage. We knew this going in but just make sure you do your research. We also enjoyed having the Graves Market nearby (which is listed as Syria Mercantile in the instructions). This is a great spot for hikers!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

24 October 2024

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

Park visit

Great place to stay. Very close to the park and trails. Secluded, quiet, and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again when visiting the park. It was great to have a fire at the end of the day.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

27 April 2024

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

Great Location

This property had everything we needed. Great Location .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

28 August 2024

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

Excellent location for Shenandoah trails

Bill was very good about communicating. Simple and rustic accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

11 February 2025

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

Great Little Spot for Hikers

This is a great place to stay if you want to hide out in the woods for a weekend and go for a hike or two. The house itself was small but comfortable for four people and worked perfectly. We walked to the White Oak Canyon Trail and loved the hike. It was amazing to not have to drive up like I have so many times. There were not too many food options nearby, so hitting the Food Lion and cooking while at the house is the main option, which I always love to do.Beautiful area, nice and secluded if that’s what you’re looking for, and spectacular hikes just a walk away.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Rock Hall, Maryland

19 February 2023

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

Weekend getaway

The property was exactly as described and the location was perfect for our needs. The sounds from the water is so soothing!! We will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kristie W.

29 August 2022

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

Quiet and peaceful!

It was nice to be so close to the trail heads! We enjoyed our stay in Bill's little cottage. It was rustic but with new amenities and quiet. Would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

2 March 2024

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

Exactly as advertised

We had a great time, especially with short walk to the hiking trails. The trailer was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed. It’s a cozy stay for sure, but worth it. The place was easy to find, and the owner was helpful, accommodating, and accessible.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

23 March 2023

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

It was very relaxing. Wifi didn't work that well but overall it was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

KJ S.

17 April 2023

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

Pretty much as advertised, we had a good time

The property is accurately represented: it is basically a single wide trailer with an enclosed porch added on, in a pretty remote location (no nearby food or services, no cell service). We enjoyed our stay. The hike from the property was very nice. The microwave wasn't working while we were there, but the property manager did email us about it and said he was going to have it fixed (apparently it had just broken with the previous guests). There was an issue with ants, mostly in the kitchen, but a few in other rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B., Reston, VA

18 January 2023

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

Best host ever!

I ended up not being able to stay at this property because of a heating issue that had to be fixed, but just wanted to send a note of appreciation for Bill, the host. The information he sent when I first booked the property was SUPER helpful (including lots of practical info such as the hiking trails accessible from the property, those requiring a permit, where to get the permit, etc...) and then when I shared that the main goal of my stay was star gazing, he sent me exact timing for the International Space Station sightings for the dates of my stay, which I thought was SO thoughtful. Thanks Bill!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Catherine J.

5 August 2018

Really close to hiking trails, but just ok

Let me say on the positive side; it was as advertised. It was close to the white oak trailhead, which was an amazing hike. It was remote and quiet, and a mama bear and her two cubs loved to eat from the apple tree in the back yard, which my family and I loved watching. Bill even let us check in early, was great at communicating, and it was well-stocked. On the down side, the window air conditioner tried its best, but isn’t strong enough to really keep the place cool; some fans might help. The top bunk was missing, so one of our kids slept on the couch, which was under the air conditioner, so he didn’t really mind. The main bedroom’s mattress really does sag quite considerably. And as the previous reviewer stated, while it seems like it gets surface cleaned, I don’t think its been cleaned well in awhile. There is visible grime, hair and dead bugs in corners, behind faucets, doors and windows. My biggest problem is it had some bugs, and not just the kind that fly in while the door is open. I hesitated leaving this review, but in the end decided I would have appreciated a heads up.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Michelle S.

8 March 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great location, run down home

While driving, the woman who cleans the property and lives next door was so agressively up my butt driving to the place that I hit a huge pothole looking behind me for a split second. Pulled over and she sped off, only to see me pull into the rental and tried to brush off the damage as not a big deal. 2 tires-$371. New rims-$700. Mind you we had to wobble all the way back to GA with kids in the car before getting new rims. Owner and the caretaker of this place could care less. Dont let that woman get behind you, for the love of stress. The drive there is a very narrow, windy mountain road. Meant for cars, must be experienced. For reference, I drive tail of the dragon in my free time, I know a bit about mountain roads. I didnt know that the smallest turn would have a foot deep hole on the passenger side. Multiple places where itll tear your car up. Got there and they didnt know it was reserved. Sat outside with the bugs for about an hr while they put the house back together after installing floors. Floors didn't look new, there was a weird hump in the kitchen floors. Spider webs and bugs all over, not a big deal since its in a wooded area. The location is amazing, loved that part. The mold in the window unit was overwhelming. Mold in the bathroom was common, most older homes have this problem. Wifi is satellite, there is no cell phone service (verizon). Loved the disconnection from the world but be prepared. Amenities were also very basic.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa

12 October 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Mattress & linens were nice. Fridge clean. Everything else, damp & dirty.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew N.

27 July 2025

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

Such a beautiful place to stay. I've stayed here twice now. I love it. Will stay again later this summer or fall.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

20 July 2025

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

Can’t Beat The Location

Immediately adjacent to multiple trailheads; this quaint property is the best. The property manager was great to communicate with - tips ahead of time, all of the info we needed to have an easy arrival and check-in, and the property had lots of little touches (local hiking maps and info; restaurant recommendations, and appropriate kitchen/cooking items) to make our stay great. Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan E.

7 July 2025

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

Perfect little getaway

My partner and I stayed here for two nights as we visited Shenandoah National Park. The cottage is in a great location and has a great deli up the road ten minutes. We loved our quick drives to Sperryville, the park, and hikes such as Old Rag. We really loved this cottage and how remote it was-playing cornhole in the yard, sitting out near the fire, etc. We will remember this darling cottage forever and hope to return some day!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

29 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was perfect for my four year old son and my stay. We were able to easily walk to the white oak canyon trailhead which was our goal. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Nothing fancy, just country living. We went out to eat at Graves mountain lodge as well as the Bavarian Chef, and recommend both of them.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew N.

9 June 2025

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

A great place

The perfect place to stay if you are interested in hiking the mountain trails. Literally a hop skip and jump to the trails. Such a beautiful area to stay in. The place is well maintained, clean and has everything you need. Comfortable and convenient. I will be booking this place to stay many many more times!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa F.

3 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Basic amenities close to trail

We came to a music festival and to hike and were not planning to be inside much so Bills place fit the “bill”. It had the very basics of what we needed and we appreciated the exceptionally beautiful surrounding and it’s close proximity to the trails. The biggest negative was the very uncomfortable sofa which made it hard to watch a movie in the evening since it’s the only place to sit. That’s an easy fix and we would stay there again if the sofa was replaced. Thank you for letting us check in early Bill!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

11 May 2025

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

Excellent hiking base

We loved staying here as the perfect base for our Old Rag hike as well as White Oak Canyon (which is SO close!). Surrounded by woods, we heard so many birds and saw lots of stars in the evening. It was just what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendan H.

4 May 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location, location, location

When we booked this stay it looked nice and cozy and was right beside Shenandoah National Park, which was the primary goal. When we arrived, I was disappointed as my memory of the pictures were nicer then the actual accommodations and I thought it would be more spacious then it was. Pretty basic and rustic but to be fair it had all the necessities and the firepit and cornhole were nice features.I appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with all of the items we needed. Bugs were really bad, which made its second best feature, being outside, unpleasant. Granted, Bill did provide some forewarning, so it's not as if it was a complete surprise.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

10 April 2025

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

Location, location

We loved our stay here! We walked to White Oak Canyon, that was by far my favorite hike. Super easy check in, everything was as described. Plenty of towels, sheets, pillows. We had to use the heat and it worked great. Beautiful property. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D. C.

20 August 2024

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

Amazing location

This is a nice cute cottage in an amazing location

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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