Welcome to The Writer’s Cottage — a cozy, newly refreshed 2-bedroom escape with beautiful valley and mountain views.
Just 8 minutes from downtown Luray and 13 minutes to Shenandoah National Park (Thornton Gap Entrance), you'll enjoy warm interiors, peaceful surroundings, and easy access to shops, trails, and Skyline Drive.
Whether you're hiking, exploring, or relaxing in the hot tub after a day outdoors, The Writer’s Cottage is the perfect place to unwind and take in the Shenandoah views!
Living Room
• Comfortable sofa with chaise — perfect for relaxing
• Roku Smart TV (log into your own streaming accounts)
• Board games for a cozy night in
Kitchen & Dining
• Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, and utensils
• Stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator
• Coffee bar with Nespresso machine (pods to get you started) + drip coffee maker with ground coffee, filters, and sugar
• Basic cooking essentials: salt, pepper, spice set, and oil spray
• Round dining table seating 4
Bedrooms
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Twin-over-full bunk bed
• Fresh linens, pillows, and extra blankets provided
Bathroom
• Walk-in shower with overhead + handheld showerheads
• Hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion provided
• Toto bidet with wash functions + heated seat
Laundry
• Washer and dryer
• Laundry detergent pods provided
Heating & Cooling
• Three mini-split units for personalized comfort
• One in each bedroom and one in the living area
Essentials
• Vacuum, Swiffer, and basic cleaning products
• Laundry basket
• Pet essentials provided: bowls, toys, blankets, and other basics.
• High chair and Pack n Play can be provided by request.
Outdoor
• Private hot tub
• Outdoor seating
• Valley and mountain views
Parking & EV Charging
• Free on-site parking
• Universal EV charger for convenient overnight charging
Guest access
The main house (379) and its pool are not part of this rental
The barn area behind the cottage is also off limits