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Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront

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A large log cabin with a green roof, a porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance. - Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront (Shenandoah)
A black leather sofa with a bear-themed pillow, a lamp, a framed picture, and a wooden wall with a circular mirror. - Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront (Shenandoah)
A view of a park with trees and a body of water. - Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront (Shenandoah)
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a table under a green umbrella, overlooking a grassy area. - Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront (Shenandoah)
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a clock on the wall and a star decoration above it. - Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront (Shenandoah)
At Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront

  • Papa Bear invites you to come relax in this beautiful riverfront log cabin, with all the right amenities and a view second to none. Located near the beautiful Skyline Drive and Ski Slopes. Explore the famous Luray Caverns or take a short drive to the home of Thomas Jefferson. Maybe just relax, or fish or read a good book. This cabin will certainly create memories for a lifetime.
    Papa Bear's River Cabin is family owned and built by Mr. Ron Hensley and son Tony Hensley. The Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful place and we love to share the area's natural beauty with our guest.
    Whether you are looking for the perfect place to go fishing , or simply to enjoy the peaceful view of the Shenandoah River and the awesome views of the surrounding mountains , you will fall in love with Papa Bear's River Cabin !!

    Live Well.....Love Much.........Laugh Often-

    Papa Bear

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About the area

Located in Shenandoah, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Massanutten Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns. Travelling with kids? Consider Jordan Hollow Stables and The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Shenandoah travel guide
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Shenandoah, VA

What's nearby

  • A cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising from the ground.
    Luray Caverns
    19 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • A winding mountain road with a stone wall on one side and lush green hills in the background.
    Shenandoah National Park
    27 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with dense green forests and a sunset in the background.
    Massanutten Water Park
    29 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • A large, historic building with a red roof and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
    James Madison University
    42 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Massanutten Resort
    33 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ciro's Pizza
    12 min drive
  • Mr. Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Rudy’s Diner
    11 min drive
  • Shenandoah Moose Lodge #2176
    16 min drive
  • Hawksbill Diner
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront located?

This family-friendly Shenandoah cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shenandoah River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jordan Hollow Stables and George Washington National Forest. Pitt Spring and Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was lovely and we appreciated the gas fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and understanding when bad weather struck on our first attempt to stay here. The cabin itself was clean and comfortable, with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin and property grounds, loved the hot tub, we'll be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and quiet getaway! The river view added so much to our stay. So much wildlife the 2 photographers had trouble keeping up with it all. Hotdogs and marshmallows over the firepit just added to our wonderful experience. We will definitely return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great get away with our 5 young grandsons. great river access. The grounds are so private with tons of land for active boys to run around and blow off energy. Felt very safe at all times. Great communication with the owner. The beds were comfortable and enough appliances and cookware for our 3 night stay. Would recommend this house for a short term stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy access. great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway for Thanksgiving

Stayed for Thanksgiving holiday with adult kids who live in VA. Perfect place for families of all ages. House was cozy, clean, well appointed and location on river was fantastic and short drive to Luray. Would definitely stay againd.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I booked papa bears to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The cabin was absolutely perfect. A little slice of heaven for sure and we already can not wait to come back. The hosts were very attentive and responsive and check in and out was a breeze. Thanks for making our anniversary memories so special. See you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay for a weekend getaway. View of the river was really nice and property was private aside from the road nearby. We enjoyed the fire pit with provided firewood. Everything was clean and beds were comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Papa Bear Cabin

Very nice property. We enjoyed the “bear” theme. The kids enjoyed the firepit for s’mores and exploring the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and friends vacation

The property is beautiful and the home is just as described in the listing. Perfect size for a group of 6/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

The house and property exceeded our expectations and our family enjoyed our stay. The bugs were pretty bad near the river but the large catfish catches made it worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin!

Cute cabin! We enjoyed the beautiful views, kids’ toys, hot tub, s'mores at the fire pit, and nearby trails and Luray Caverns. Highly recommended listing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Beautiful

I loved that there was no other homes nearby that we could see The cabin was beautiful and so was the river we enjoyed the wildlife all around The caverns were also fun to visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Week at the Cabin

This is our second visit to this cabin — it was just as wonderful as the first. The cabin is beautiful, stocked with anything you could need. Fishing was great — the bass were biting! We look forward to a 3rd visit in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Beautiful setting and a comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

The property was beautiful. We really enjoyed our walks along the river. The cabin was so comfortable and clean. We are looking forward to returning again. It was well worth the cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location on the water

We had 2 families stay in this cozy cabin for 3 days, it has all the amenities you could ever ask for. Located in a gorgeous private space, with rolling hills, on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. The kids, aged 6 and 12, caught their first fish!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin

We stayed at this cabin for a few days and had a wonderful time. We loved the large yard and fire pit, and the river is very peaceful and serene. There is a semi-busy road behind the property, but it was not a problem for us. Access to the river is a little difficult as the bank is very high, but it didn't detract from our enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature's Retreat

We Love this home. Everything about this property is peaceful snd inviting. This was our 3rd vacation at Papa Bears and we cannot wait to return! Super clean and comfortable. Communication with the owner was immediate. The daily visits from the deer and turkeys were a plus. A1 rating . We dream about owning a cabin exactly like Papa Bears someday soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best

Beautiful, well appointed house that was the perfect backdrop for a peaceful long weekend with my family. We shared food, fellowship, fishing, relaxation, some sightseeing all on the comforts of what felt like a home away from home. The owners are extremely nice, helpful and easy to contact. You will not go home at their beautiful cabin. We didn’t and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

110% !

This cabin was spot on. Beautiful location, privacy and everything you would need for a relaxing stay. The owners were very friendly in speaking with. I have stayed at numerous rentals in my lifetime but this one..."papa bear cabin" is one that had me and the gang wanting to rent again and again. Thank you sooo much Bonnie n family for the heartfelt feel, cleanliness and all the amenities of your beautiful cabin! We so look forward to booking again with you. 🤗❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home very comfortable with beautiful Mountain View’s. The beds were comfortable and host provided clean fluffy white towels. Great for kids as there were lots of board games and books.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026