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Gorgeous & Updated Riverfront home Sandy beach by River Fire Pit Hot Tub Fishing Kayaks

Gorgeous & Updated Riverfront home Sandy beach by River Fire Pit Hot Tub Fishing Kayaks

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Gorgeous & Updated Riverfront home Sandy beach by River Fire Pit Hot Tub Fishing Kayaks

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

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McGaheysville, VA
  • Popular LocationShenandoah National Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMassanutten Water Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Madison University29 min drive
  • AirportWeyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)39 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 16
2800 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    2 double beds
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous & Updated Riverfront home Sandy beach by River Fire Pit Hot Tub Fishing Kayaks

Riverside Paradise--Where time stands still and vacation slows down so relaxation and tranquility can abound! This charming riverfront cottage sits right on the Shenandoah River, with stunning views and adventures for days! Minutes from Massanutten Resort and Blue Ridge Parkway, close drive to JMU and convenient to Wineries/Breweries. This beautifully appointed 5 bedroom home that allows you to enjoy all the Shenandoah River has to offer, within minutes of Massanutten Resort.


There is a $35/nightly per pet fee. Please note--we also require additional documentation to be reviewed and signed for all reservations.

If we can accommodate an early arrival or late check out, there is a $50 fee, for each. The Early Arrival time is 2pm and the Late Check out time is 12pm. We, however, CANNOT confirm any early arrivals or late check outs until 2 days prior to your arrival. So please do not contact us until then.

Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am!
A short drive to Massanutten Resort, close proximity to Blue Ridge Parkway, James Madison University, Cross Keys Vineyard and Brix and Columns Vineyard.
Guests are able to access all of the home and property.
Some of the highlights of this home:
*Abundance of space--5 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (A full bathroom on each level)
*Open floor plan with plenty of living space for entertaining and relaxing
*Spacious screened-in porch overlooking Shenandoah River with Hot Tub and rocking chairs, barstools to enjoy a cold beverage on a hot day overlooking the rive
*Stylishly furnished bedrooms and bathrooms, freshly painted, new lighting, updated kitchen and new flooring
*Literally steps to the Shenandoah River--situated on a calm stretch of river ideal for kids!
* Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, abundance of cabinetry, custom built wood countertops, and stylish shelving. Fully stocked with drip coffee maker, crockpot, plates, cups, wineglasses, silverware, cookware, pots and pans, etc!
*Propane BBQ grill, Hot tub & Large Fire Pit
*Enjoy coffee/wine on the screened in porch.
*Youtube TV/WIFI/Netflix/HULU/Pandora
*Kids "fishing themed" Bunk Room with flat screen TV
*Upgraded linens and mattresses for a comfortable nights sleep!
* Fully stocked kitchen with all the cooking supplies you'll need
*Minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking and outdoors galore
*Accommodates the fur babies ($35/per night, per pet fee)

Whatever season you're looking to come, there is an abundance of activities and points of interest to enjoy and take in while you're visiting!

The spacious 5 bedroom 3 bath home in located within feet of the Shenandoah River, within short proximity to Massanutten Resort amenities. This gorgeous home on a stunning backdrop is situated next to 5 acres of wooded field providing you privacy and solitude while enjoying the screened porch and hot tub overlooking the river. The kitchen is recently updated with SS appliances, plentiful storage and full stocked with pots, pans, kitchen supplies. The living room provides an open floor plan, comfortable furniture, and flat screen smart TV with Xfinity, Netflix, and Pandora.

Enjoy a dip in the hot tub on a lovely Virginia evening and have the opportunity to watch for wildlife and take in the beauty of the Shenandoah River. Make Smores, Hot Dogs, or enjoy a crisp fall or winter evening next to the fire pit. We also provide tubes, kayaks, canoes to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

For those who enjoy outdoor cooking, this cottage comes equipped with a stainless steel propane grill.

We offer exclusive experiences available at this premier home. These experiences include private meals prepared by our own chef, private massage services, nail services, daily housekeeping, grocery delivery service, Fly fishing tours, Sip & style painting, local wine and beer tours! No service is guaranteed and is based upon availability.

Massanutten has numerous activities for your stay. The resort offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, etc. There is also an indoor water park that is sure to provide great memories. Wonderful restaurants and theaters are available within a 10-minute drive.


We do allow pets to accompany your group with approval and $35/nightly per pet fee which we will request separately.

I am a licensed real estate agent in Elkton/Massanutten area! If you have interest in market information/vacation rentals around the area, feel free to contact me for more information!

Keywords: Lodge, Cabin, Resort, Haven, Chalet, Retreat, Massanutten, House, JMU, Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, Wedding

Property manager

Brian and Sara Wilfong

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Shen River Backyard Renovated Kayaks/tubes/hot Tub Massanutten
Gorgeous Riverfront home FirePit Hot Tub Fishing Kayaks!
This House is a 5 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms Located in Elkton VA
This house is a 5 bedroom(s) 3 bathrooms located in Elkton VA.
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About the area

Elkton

This vacation home is located in Elkton. Dukes of Hazzard Museum and Virginia Quilt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rapidan Camp and Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center. Massanutten Water Park and A Dream Come True Playground are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Shenandoah National Park - 14 min drive
  • Massanutten Water Park - 17 min drive
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 25 min drive
  • James Madison University - 29 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woodstone Meadows - 20 min drive
  • Virginia BBQ & Pizza - 18 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Elkton Brewing Company - 9 min drive
  • Ciro's Italian Eatery - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous & Updated Riverfront home Sandy beach by River Fire Pit Hot Tub Fishing Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable House, Nice Spot on the River
This is a comfortable old house by a scenic bend in the river, with nice updates and everything important in good working order. We chaperoned a short spring break excursion for four HS senior boys who had the lower level rooms (and hot tub) to themselves. The common area on the main level was great for eating meals and the kitchen proved serviceable for cooking several meals. My wife and I had the upper level to ourselves. Solid Wifi if you need to work or want to stream movies. Note that it is easy to hear what is happening in the lower level common area from the main level. The location is a mile or so from the main road and quite peaceful, but close enough to Elkton to easily access a nice Food Lion and at least one good restaurant (Old 33 Beer and Burger). Day trips to Luray Caverns and Shenandoah NP are very manageable. We mostly kept clear of the river as it was still quite cold in late March. The fire pit looks nice, but there was a county-wide no-burn order in effect so we did not use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot on the river!
River was nice and deep for swimming the house was charming and the porch with the view was just heavenly! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

pedro S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
House es very good for vacations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We all had a great time, the house was just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Valerie M.

Not the paradise we expected
I’ve stayed at many properties and this is the first time I left early and felt negative about the property and owners. As per the owner’s request, I sent a very detailed email with our experience and issues and the owner only directly addressed a few items basically dismissing my concerns as having ridiculous standards. We left early because the backyard was not as pictured and was not safe for my 5 and 2 year olds. I now see another reviewer said the same thing and I wish I had seen it earlier. There is a steep drop to the river and the one walking area is also steep and slippery. I didn’t find the cleanliness level to be anywhere near where it should be given the price, the cleaning fee and the fact that we are in the middle of a global pandemic. When I complained that there was poop floating in dirty water in the toilet brush holder (no brush inside) for all to see I was asked what I was expecting since it’s a toilet brush. I was expecting it to be clean - just like every one I’ve ever used at any property including my own. A couple pillows were terribly stained and some towels had large holes. Again, things I don’t expect when paying this price for a property. The owner makes a point of telling you how many towels you get so when we had half that I let her know so we wouldn’t be accused of taking any and she replied that what I was given was a sufficient amount for my family. The whole response was rather cold and uncaring. The house itself is fine but for the money you pay, it should be above that. I’d rather give my hard earned money to people that go above and beyond to make people feel at home on their property instead of being treated like my concerns are a bother and being left to feel like I got taken advantage of.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chloe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
The home is amazing and we were taken care of. Many extra options such as massages and brew tours! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

JOAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River house
Excellent family vacation. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

A P.

River paradise?
Despite this vacation rentals many shortcomings, our family created memories just being together. Pros: Enough space to fit our large family Nice fire pit Screened in porch was a plus, just wish we weren't surrounded by spiders inside it (see cons) Access to river, unfortunately some of the equipment needs fixed/replaced (see cons) Hot tub was enjoyed by many, but unfortunately it was not filled when we arrived and took over a day to heat up The owners were quick to respond with any questions/concerns we had before and during stay Cons: The outside of the house needs a good cleaning. Spider webs/dead and living insects were all over the windows and screened in porch. Just made it uncomfortable for many. The property needs pest control. I woke two mornings with a spider dangling above my head. They advertise plenty of water equipment, but most of the kayaks did not have plugs and many of the intertubes were deflated. They need to weed out what works because my poor mom went out on a kayak and it started to fill with water. It was up to her chest by the time she reached shore. Although they advertise three bathrooms, only one was mainly utilized for showers. The upper level only has soaking tub and shower on main level was clogged so you were basically taking a bath in a shower. The pictures and wording of the access to river was deceiving. We had planned to hang out down there with the kids, but there is no beach....it is dirt and there was no slow drop off into river, so it would have been scary to allow any of them to swim.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Norfolk, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
River Paradise lives up to its name. This is the perfect property for a scenic, river front getaway. From morning coffee on the back porch rocking chairs to evening smores around the fire pit, we enjoyed every minute of our trip. Highlights were floating the kayaks and tubes down the river to the Shenandoah Public Boat Ramp, watching the kids try to catch minnows in the shallows, casting fishing lines in the backyard, and excursions to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive for waterfall hikes. Highly recommend dropping into Elkton Brewing Company for a beer and live music. There is plenty of room to bring the extended family. We definitely plan to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Married by the river
My daughter was just married there. Because of the quarantine, everyone attended by zoom! The river was in the backdrop and made a great setting. overall, a very nice home. i drove about 5 into Elkton and they were able to drop tubes in and float down stream. i would recommend to anyone. You should put the coffee maker type on the amenities page.Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
McGaheysville
Structure Type
Private vacation home