We rented out a cabin to stay with our family, which happened to be 3 families with children. It…read morewas about a perfect setup for us, given the difficulties of traveling with two kids under two. The cabin came fitted with appropriate child gates and had pack n plays for them to sleep in. It also had enough for us to be comfortable and entertained together, on the mountain every night when we put them to bed. They probably undersell their amenities, so be sure to look for everything they have to offer. Overall the cabin was very clean, the terms were reasonable, it had everything we needed, and the view/location was perfect. If you're traveling to the area I'd definitely recommend looking into their options.

We rented the Breccia cabin, which has a screened in deck with jacuzzi. Fire pit and charcoal grill…read moreoutside, plus gas fireplace in living room. Loft upstairs with a small bed. Room to fit inflatable bed. The place is well maintained. Checked out Luray Caverns - amazing. Of course hiked in Shenandoah National Park and what a pleasure soaking in jacuzzi afterwards. Love, love the quiet!

My wife and I booked a Lewis cabin for our wedding anniversary. When we arrive we saw about a dozen…read morerustic-looking cabins nestled in the woods. Unfortunately management at Lewis Cabins have taken the rustic concept waaaaay too far. The cabins have no no television, no Wi-Fi. Not even air conditioning. Frankly I was almost surprised that they had running water. When discussed the primitive accommodations with the management, they said that their basic nature was clear on their website and that most guests are campers that just want to get in out of the weather, or repeat customers who know what to expect. (They did acknowledge that the cabins get pretty hot in the summer with no A/C.) For almost $200/night, I cannot imagine a camper staying there. As to repeat customers, I just have to say that I will NOT be among their ranks. To those who are regulars, I hope you enjoy your night in the 18th Century.

I am not an experienced camper and im not so much for "roughing it" so this place really catered to…read moremy needs of experiencing nature while still being comfortable. The beds here are super comfortable and warm with clean linens to snuggle with after a long car ride. There's no refrigeration or TV (and why would you want to watch TV anyway out in that beautiful nature?) but i was stoked that they had a Keurig coffee maker with coffee and supplies (because I have GOT to have coffee). The water pressure wasnt the greatest in the shower, but it stayed hot the entire time and I left feeling refreshed. It even came with Bath and Body works hygiene supplies, which made me very happy. You get your own little deck to sit out in a marvel at the nature around you. Honestly there is nothing like waking up in the morning and being surrounded by peaceful woods everywhere you go. This is a great place to be if you want to camp without completely roughing it out in the elements. We stayed ONE night, and I seriously wish we stayed. Worth a repeat trip!

Brookside Cabins is the place to stay for awesome accommodations, tranquillity, nature at the foot…read moreof the Shenandoah mountains and even food! *The hot tub was a huge plus!* The staff is awesome and a huge shoutout to the manager, Kristina! Had a wonderful 2 day mini vacation. Will definitely return for more pampering!

We came to Shenandoah Valley for a winter experience and took advantage of some of the great winter…read moredeals (all rate 25% off plus third night was 40% because we booked before Thanksgiving) offered by Brookside. Unfortunately, because of our choice of year, we ran into a few problems, all of which were addressed promptly and satisfactorily by the owners of Brookside. And, because of that, we are in position to review several of the cabins! We booked Cabin 9 and battled through crazy DC drivers who freak out over a literal two inches of snow (aside: seriously DC-area, get it together!) Diane in the gift stop called us that morning to warn us of the impending snow and to let us know that if we ended up arriving late, they would leave the key for us under the doormat. Amazing foresight and we really appreciated her call. When we walked into our cabin, the bathroom sink was overflowing and not draining. Turns out the cold winds had frozen the drainage pipes and Cabin 9, being at the end, got the brunt of it. Cece and Bob, the owners, came down immediately and gave us our choice of cabins. We chose number 2, which is a cozy space with a hot tub, angled bed and intimate fireplace area. The second morning, when we were moved back into 9, the water went out over the entire resort just after our morning shower, but by the time we returned to the cabin in the evening, it was fixed. Overall, I liked Cabin 9 best, with its open layout, its great view from the Jacuzzi tub and its numerous skylights. Cabin 2 was cozy and romantic and I liked the layout of the sofa area around the fireplace and the hot tub was pleasant. Both are ideal for a couple, though Cabin 9 has a pull-out sofa and is large enough to not feel too crowded with kids. We also had a peek into Cabins 7 & 8. Number 8 has a full kitchen and two bedrooms and would be great for a family or even the main house for a family reunion. Cece said it is popular for Thanksgiving gatherings. Cabin 7 is a jacuzzi cabin that was intended to be a two-bedroom but instead has a "tub room." If you like privacy for your Jacuzzi it makes sense, however we did not like that each room was separate. The greatest part about the winter? Beautiful snow-covered trees and a partially frozen brook that still babbles underneath it AND the amazing Christmas decorations in each cabin. The usual decor is a bit old-fashioned and flowery, but the Christmas decorations are really fabulous and fun. The restaurant was closed from Thanksgiving until the second week of January. Also, the cabins are really close to 211, which could get noisy in the summer, maybe? But we did not hear much traffic from our cabin, which was next to the roadway. Plus, you can't get any closer to the Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park. We hope to return this spring!

Donna E can Naysay my original post if she chooses to save face.. but photos by another reviewer…read moredon't lie and either do I! I'm mean Who uses the excuse that she was late with 'seasonal cleaning'? A super host checks readiness to rent / cleans ahead of Each Guest - That's What We All Expect.. Seasonally?? That is a Gross Admission. Call it a guide, call it a handbook.. Your directions / admissions clearly reveal that you believe paying guests should prepare the place ahead of the next visitors. (So you don't have to?? I hope you learn how to host and years from now your guests leave happy that they dropped by for a couple days. PS I'm not an underage woman. I identified your shortfalls with accuracy. Too bad for you that your embarrassment (or concern that your next mortgage payment will come out of your own pocket - won't let you accept the truth.

DO NOT RENT FROM RIVER CABINS. A picture says a thousand words. Please feel free to zoom in…read more Rustic does not mean disgustingly unashamedly DIRTY. The kitchen utensils, cups, glasses, cookware and everything else, has not been replaced nor updated since 1984. You basically need to rent a uhaul and bring half of your kitchen, half of your linens, comforters, towels- just bring everything from home- DO NOT USE anything there. Drape the sofas, bedpost, use flip flops to shower, do not touch anything in shower, use disposable toilet seat cover. Just skip kitchen all together go out to eat. There are No lights on deck nor steps going down to lower deck; no lights on lower deck. So unless there's a full moon, you will basically need to bring flashlights, lanterns, solar lights, even a candle to light the way. The BBQ grill had used burnout charcoal from last renters. Couldn't open sliding doors facing the river at night because the screen doors are missing. The tv is BEHIND the sofa as if we have eyes behind our heads, and it is smaller than my computer screen. They offer streaming services- but when you open Netflix, they have created a profile with your name,in their streaming apps, without permission and it is impossible to log out of their streaming services in order to log into yours. So you are stuck with that. All 4 ceiling fans are very dirty, and with all the dust and dirt please don't forget your zyrtec. Bottom line for $145 - $165 per night, and having to haul everything that you will need- you are better off camping by the river, renting a cabin from another company or staying at a hotel. This people are riding on free natural views of the river and nature, while disgracefully renting out these cabins that are no better than camping under a bridge. DO NOT RENT FROM THEM; THEY OWN SEVERAL CABINS LIKE THIS ONE.

Often times, the national parks get the best territory and the states get leftovers. However, the…read moreShenandoah River State Park, down the mountain from well known Skyline Drive and its accompanying federal parkland, is by no means inferior. A rural drive leads to a visitor center, trails, an overlook, river access, and campgrounds. I had time for only a brief visit, but the views were majestic. It would be an excellent place to return for a hike. As with most of Virginia's state parks, there is a modest entrance fee, but I'm sure it's well worth it.

I travel and stay at a lot of parks during the course of the year, and I have only repeated a few…read moreof them. This location is incredible, rich with things to do, views to see, and adventures to have with enough time. The cabins are gorgeous, fair warning that there is no television, but honestly who cares?! I had great phone signal which almost never happens on these excursions, and I loved making a fire in my fireplace and sitting on the porch with coffee for sunrise, which I could see from Cabin 11. This cabin also was at the end and felt private, even though I could see my neighbors (who had set up Christmas lights! How fun!) There's also a wonderful hiking trail right by these cabins, 10 and 11, the Red Tail Ridge, that was semi-short (2.5 miles or so if desired to create a loop with Big Oak) and had views of the river and Shenandoah valley below!

We stayed at one of the walk to campsites and could not have had a lovelier night. We went to watch…read morethe meteor shower and had a clear view from the field- it was spectacular. On top, we had a clean and HUGE campsite. I'd have loved more distance between sites but for a family campground, my two new campers were beyond happy!

I recently camped at Big Meadows Campground for a night to check out the fall foliage of…read moreShenandoah's skyline drive. I really enjoyed camping here. It was relaxing and it was close to the lodge, restaurants, and hikes. The campground was full, but it wasn't noisy. My campsite was in the B Loop, site 44. It's not a drive-in site. You need to walk about 50 meters, but the short trail to the campsite is well maintained and so was the campsite. It was very clean and flat for tent set-up. Each campsite has a table and a fire ring with a grill. There's also a locker to store food since the campground is in bear territory. Didn't see any bears, but some deer walked through my campsite. There are toilets walkable from the campsites. I don't like that the showers are elsewhere, next to the camp store. You will have to drive to the showers. It's $5 for 10 minutes. At the camp store, you can buy some fire starters, ice, wood, and a limited selection of snacks. Campsites are $30/night and get booked up months in advance. Each site fits one large tent and one medium tent and a max of two cars. There is no cell reception at the campsite. If you need cell service or wifi, you can go to the Big Meadows Lodge, which also has a bar and restaurant.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Postcard cabins in Basye,VA. We absolutely LOVED it!! The cabin had…read moreeverything from utensils to little s'more's kit. The only thing I needed was the food, drinks and vibes. We will be visiting again. It was quiet, very clean. Best first experience ever.

Long weekend with hubby and our fur baby. We stayed at the Freida cabin in Shenandoah North,…read moreVirginia. It is less than 2 hours away so not far away for a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle. Our cabin is super cute, cozy and clean. The cabin had a kitchenette with 2 burner stove, mini fridge, paper towel, dishwashing soap, and cooking supplies. The food we brought fit in the fridge. Bathroom was well stocked with plenty of towels, body soap, shampoo & conditioner. We also got 3 bundles of firewood to do some grilling and s'mores. The location was super quiet that you can actually relax. Our favorite part of this trip is definitely the Stroopies. Not your traditional graham cracker s'mores but a chocolate gooey marshmallow sandwiched between 2 caramel filled Stroopaffle. Genius and yummy. We plan on coming back next time and stay at another cabin or other locations in the US. Another positives - the staff are so so friendly and very responsive. They checked up on us every day and throughout the day by text. Not intrusive at all - replenished the stroopies and some of the snacks. One very minor downside, there's not enough plugs especially in the sleeping area for two people who uses medical equipment. The staff did suggest to book an ADA approved cabin & I actually got to check it out. Definitely something to keep in mind for future bookings. Overall a great stay and highly recommend!!!

We have stayed at this cabin a total of three times now. So it's apparent that we love this…read moreparticular cabin. The location is great! The views are amazing. The mountains and views is spectacular and you don't have to go hiking to see it. This cabin has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is very well kept and it has a television in every room. They also have a year around Christmas tree. Which of course this time of year comes in handy. We come to this area at least twice a year. You definitely would enjoy the hot tub. It's outdoors but so enjoyable. Also make sure you stop by Luray Caverns. It is nearby. I have been there several times already. Beautiful place to see. So my recommendation would be to check out the Lucas cabins first. They have numerous locations to see and enjoy. We definitely will be returning. So worth it. Nothing like peace and quiet when you work or live near the city. Just get ready to be moooo.