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TV, fireplace, ping pong, streaming services
TV, fireplace, ping pong, streaming services
Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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Warren County, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Caverns
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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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-modern luxury 5 min to Skyline Drive

Luxe modern cabin near Shenandoah National Park!
Stylish, relaxed, and comfortable with amazing views of the river and mountains. Grab a meal from nearby charming Front Royal or cook a meal in our chef's kitchen.


A newly built vacation house: perfect for a getaway with friends or family. All the modern comforts in the countryside, and a hot tub! We have ample parking in our driveway for 3 to 4 cars. We also have both a Tesla and Chargepoint EV Charger

Skyline Drive: 5 minutes. Front Royal 5-10 minutes. Luray Caverns: 20 minutes. Inn at little Washington: 30 minutes. Visit wineries in all directions.
The house has several living spaces including a lounge with a coffee and bar area. Both the main floor and the loft have a cozy sectional and large TV with streaming services.
3 bedrooms all with private baths, and a powder room on the main level.
A first floor primary with a King bed.
The loft has two bedrooms:
a queen bed and bath/shower combo
a California King bed with a shower

The basement is unfinished but has the laundry, and access to the lower patio with an all weather ping-pong table and a 5-6 person hot tub!
We won't invade your space, but please don't hesitate to reach out for any issues or recommendations! We will send you clear directions to the house and a list of our local favorites before you check in!
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Skyline Caverns. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by car from Shenandoah National Park and 7 minutes from George Washington National Forest
As a guest of River Retreat-modern luxury 5 min to Skyline Drive, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Front Royal chalet is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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River Retreat-modern luxury 5 min to Skyline Drive Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect home for our family getaway. Plenty of space, nicely appointed, and well stocked kitchen. The deck is great for quiet mornings and the hot tub was a nice treat. Communication from the host was comprehensive and very clear. Super easy to book, know what to expect, and to check out. The location is great with easy access to Shenandoah National Park and to everything you might need in Front Royal while simultaneously enjoying a peaceful location that feels off the beaten path.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was hands down the best experience we’ve ever had. It surpassed all of our expectations, it had everything we needed and wanted for a great weekend and more. The location, view, and all of the utilities were amazing. We are already planning to come back. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete and Charlotte A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven

We enjoyed a relaxing drive to Front Royal, VA, excited about the VRBO we had chosen near the Shenandoah River. It did not disappoint--a large, beautiful, and comfortable home with many amenities that made our stay stress free and truly enjoyable. The house was clean and well-appointed to include a car fast charger! Information on local sites made our excursions easy to plan and the owner was quick to respond when we had any questions. Would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John P., Washington, DC

Disliked: Cleanliness

Looks good from the road...

Bathrooms and bedrooms were good. Otherwise, the condition was poor. It's as though nobody cleaned after the last guests. Filthy grill unusable. Moldy coffee grounds in the coffee maker. Broken toys and appliances on the floor. Screens fallen off windows and not fixed. Never seen anything like this in years of VRBO patronage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!!

My family and I loved staying at this house. It had everything you could ever need. The beds were very comfortable, the living areas spacious, and the deck very expansive. The solo stove was a nice amenity to have. The check-in process was very easy and the recommendations for nearby activities and food were excellent. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Lovely stay in a comfortable home

We greatly enjoyed visiting the area and found the property comfortable and the host welcoming. Before check in, we were provided with clear instructions on all items related to the home as well as a number of useful recommendations in terms of local restaurants and activities. There were a couple of minor repairs needed including to the gas fireplace and there was a small hole in the kitchen floor but these did not interfere with our enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shadeara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Check in and out were very low maintenance and easy. The owners were easy to contact and the house was very clean and all of the amenities worked as expected. The home is beautiful and has a beautiful view from the balcony. It’s also in a convenient location if you want to find activities like wineries, etc. The only issue was there were a lot of lady bugs and stink bugs in the home. The hot tub also could have been cleaner. And the house was hard to navigate to using the actual address. The owner provided an alternate address and instructions that were much better though. I would still recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty Inside and Out

This house is beaUtiful and the view is AMAZING! Well equipped kitchen and lovely wine/bar sitting area. The owners responded in a VERY timely manner. The soaking tub was divine. I have NOTHING negative to say!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice!

Great house with nice views. Very convenient to Skyline Drive. Clean, modern interior with beautiful decor and comfortable furnishings/beds. Kitchen was very well-stocked. The game table in the upstairs loft was a big hit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Getaway

This property is exactly as noted--clean, bright, and new, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Convenient to Skyline drive, parks, historic downtown, wineries, and restaurants. Thank you for opening your house to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at this property!

This house was new, clean, well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms with essentials which was very nice. . Quick responses with the owner when I had questions. Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Front Royal House

We stayed 2 nights as we wanted to go hiking in Shenandoah. The place was new, clean and each bedroom has a bathroom. My only complaint (and this is not a reflection on the property) was that what was initially a reasonable price for 2 nights ended up costing more than 50 % additional in cleaning and VRBO fees. If you are staying a. week, it would be worth it but for 2 days, we should have booked a hotel (our bad).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Family Gatherings

We gathered as a family to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in this beautiful home. The home is pristine with amazing views of the sunrise as you enjoy your coffee sitting on the deck of this home. The kitchen is a chef's dream with all necessary cooking supplies, including a robust spice collection. I could not recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mollika P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect pet friendly retreat with all of the comforts of home tucked away in the Shenandoah!

Communication with the property owners was excellent. The place is gorgeous and is located by the Northern entrance of Shenandoah National Park. Beautiful space, the pictures do NOT do it justice. Located close to Washington DC and just minutes to Skyline Drive and the National Park. We loved the location and the views were breathtaking. Appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and small touches like travel toiletries available if you forgot yours. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Lynnwood, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This house was a great place to stay for so many reasons. Our trip was two couples and my (disabled) mother in law. The first floor main bedroom was perfect for her, and the upstairs space was good if we wanted to get away. The house also came equipped with so many little, important things. Spices, seating options, books, even firewood. It is close to town and things to do but far enough away for the quiet. The view from the hot tub at night is wonderful. The occasional train or plane going by somehow even felt special.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home with a great view.

This home was extremely comfortable and conveniently located near the Front Royal entrance to Shenandoah National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion w friends

We stayed in this gorgeous home in Front Royal not far from a college friend's home on the river where we met daily for a mini college reunion. It was the perfect spot to enjoy all of the beauty of this part of Va. Very modern. Brand new, beautifully decorated and so comfortable. Perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

The house was amazing! It was just what we needed for a Father’s Day getaway. The place was super clean and very nicely decorated. The views of the mountains and river were wonderful. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022