Title: Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Cottage in Front Royal ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/30f3e349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/eeac97cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/c8b02bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/8120c907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/32c77fec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the woods, this cozy cottage near Shenandoah River offers a serene retreat. Nature abounds with trails for hiking and canoeing on the river, or relax under the stars around a firepit. Enjoy quiet evenings close to wineries and breweries. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Completely remodeled, cozy cottage, two bedrooms, one bath on private acres nestled in the woods Nature abounds close to Shenandoah River, Shenandoah National Park, caverns, and Multiple wineries and breweries. It is very convenient for everything the area has to offer. Close to lots of outdoor activities. Trails, canoeing, tubing Or relax under the Stars sitting around the firepit. enjoy the quiet ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33080000/33070200/33070134/29bd54fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weekend getaway short distance from DC/Northern Virginia Markham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33070134&PinnedHotelID=33070134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60275500/60275491/a448a4eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage w Hot Tub, Fire Pit, WiFi & Sunroom! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Front Royal, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bing Crosby Stadium and Belle Boyd Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club and Fox Meadow Winery. Paris Barns and State Arboretum of Virginia are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby. [Visit our Front Royal travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Front-Royal.dx7312) [View more Cottages in Front Royal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Front-Royal-Cottages.d7312-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.97084%2C-78.07374&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tH0Z_f4aANE_42hEL6TTRoY23kc=) Front Royal, VA ### What's nearby - Deer Lake - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles - Shenandoah Valley Golf Club - 15 min drive - 4.8 miles - Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles - Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 22 min drive - 11.5 miles - Skyline Caverns - 23 min drive - 12.9 miles ### Getting around - Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 64 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Apple House Restaurant & Gift Shop - ‬14 min drive - ‪Houlihan's - ‬19 min drive - ‪Jim's Country Store - ‬9 min drive - ‪Out yonder - ‬20 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Shenandoah River and within 6 miles (10 km) of John T Shipe JR Park and Deer Lake. Christendom College and Saint John the Evangelist Library are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina D. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Wonderful stat beautiful home ##### Gina D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth K. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little spot We arrived after dark, and found lights on waiting for us. The cottage was exactly as described and beautifully appointed. We couldn’t have asked for more, everything that we could possibly need was there. ##### Elizabeth K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa M. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet little house in the woods My elderly mother and I stayed here while visiting family nearby. The house was a cute, clean quiet home for us to return to in the evenings. The host had lovely baskets of toiletries and towels in each bedroom. Bedrooms and beds were large and comfortable. We saw deer wandering through the yard each morning. Kitchen, dining room and living room were a little small but had all the things you need. Thanks for the nice place to stay. ##### Lisa M. 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