Title: River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars 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 # River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w909h683x58y0-8434cc7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w905h683x59y0-53abbabc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w905h683x60y0-a05b1b9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w906h683x60y0-659664a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w905h683x59y0-e905b23a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Deer Meadow Retreat offers a serene getaway for families and friends. Enjoy tubing down the river, roasting marshmallows at the campfire, or exploring Shenandoah National Park from this home base. The newly renovated kitchen and living room provide ample space to entertain while 4 bedrooms with 7 beds ensure everyone has a comfortable place to rest. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars The Deer Meadow Retreat is an ideal vacation spot for the whole family. There is something for everyone: relax around the campfire, cool off tubing, or use as a home base for exploring Shenandoah National Park. Our newly renovated riverfront vacation home features a fully-equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms with 7 beds, and beautiful vistas year round. Hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, experience historic small town Strasburg, or take in the fall beauty on Skyline Drive National Park. The space PLEASE NOTE: the last 2 miles to the house do not get regular winter maintenance and do not get plowed unless there are 5 or more inches of snow. We highly recommend that all vehicles be four wheel or all wheel drive if there is any snow in the forecast. The Deer Meadow retreat features 4 bedrooms, two queen beds upstairs and twin over full bunk beds downstairs. The newly renovated and fully updated kitchen and living room give space to entertain and relax. Outdoors, you will enjoy 2 acres of open yard for activities, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, and 200 feet of riverfront access to launch inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks to float down the river. Guest access Guests may use the entire house and yard. Pets are welcome, though please do NOT allow pets in the bedrooms or on any furniture. Other things to note There is a somewhat steep gravel road near the house that must be driven to access the property. This is not a problem 99% of the time and can be handled by 2-wheel drive vehicles, but can cause issues in the case of freezing rain or heavy snow. The hill may offer a challenge if you are driving a large vehicle such as an RV. Please exercise caution if you decide to access the river! While the river is mostly shallow and slow moving, there are deep pools of 6 ft or more. Please ALWAYS use flotation devices and wear water shoes on your feet if you enter the river, as there may be sharp rocks or broken glass that could cause injury. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - 10 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: Please do not allow pets on furniture or carpets. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.939777,-78.381096&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uhulFzxk%7DM%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBSBQDSBSDQDQBSDQDQFSDQFQFQDOFSFOFOFSHOFOHOFOHOHOHOHOHMHOJMJMHMJMJMHMLKHMLKJKJKJKLKJILILKLIJILILGLILINELGLGLGNGLELENELENENCLENCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLFLDNHJHLFLHLHLHJJLHLHJLLHJJJJJJJLJJJLJLJLHLJLHLHNHLJNHNHNFNHNFNHNFNFRHNFNFRDNFPDPFPDRDPDPDRDPBPDRBRDP%40RBRBRBRBP%40R%40T%40PBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAT%3FRARAR%3FRCRARARARCPCRCRCRAREPCRERCPEPEREPEREPGPEPGPEPGPGNINGRGNINGNINGNININKNILINILKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMHMHMHMHKFOHMDMFMFOFMFMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMGOEMIMGMIMIKIMIMKMIKIMKKKKKKKMKIMMKIMKMKMIMKMKMIOIMIOIOIOIOGOIOGOIOGSGOGOGQEQGQGQEQGQESEQCSEQEQCSESCQCSCSCSCQASASCSASASASAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NcQJDR2ETJLtCteT2ILPcEBft_Q=) Strasburg, VA #### What's nearby - Shenandoah River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Shenandoah County Fairgrounds - 25 min drive - 15.2 miles - Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 42 min drive - 23.8 miles - Skyline Caverns - 43 min drive - 24.7 miles - Shenandoah River State Park - 54 min drive - 32.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬17 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shenandoah River and George Washington National Forest. Natural Art Garden Center and Strasburg Town Hall 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 ## River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars Reviews 10 ### 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic Place. This was our second trip to this location. ##### Mike M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil C. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vaca Quiet surroundings for good quality family time ##### Phil C. 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