Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
41 min drive
Skyline Caverns
Place, Skyline Caverns
42 min drive
Room options
About the area
Strasburg
In Strasburg .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Natural Art Garden Center and Strasburg Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 41 min drive - 37.9 km
Skyline Caverns - 42 min drive - 39.4 km
Shenandoah River State Park - 53 min drive - 52.3 km
Getting around
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 15 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive
Dunkin' - 15 min drive
Ciro's - 16 min drive
Queen Street Diner - 15 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
On the river ~ hot tub ~ serene river views ~ fire pit
Imagine sitting by the fire overlooking the Shenandoah river, surrounded by trees. Go on one of many trails. Come inside and enjoy the indoor fireplace while playing family games or watch a movie on one of 2 TVs.
As you enter a more rural and natural setting, a gravel road will lead you to the River Rock Retreat! Depending on the time of year, all-wheel drive vehicles are recommended as roads can get icy in the winter months!
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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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
On the river ~ hot tub ~ serene river views ~ fire pit Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amaury A.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in this beautiful and cozy house for two nights, and it was spectacular. The fire pit and deck make you want to stay there longer. If you're looking for tranquility with a beautiful view, this is the place. I recommend it.
Amaury A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie D.
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, host was great! Always responded quickly.
Debbie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne L.
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay!
The home is situated in a perfect spot looking over the river. The home was nicely decorated with all amenities available. Nicole definitely put awesome finishing touches in every room and we had a great couple of days. Highly recommend!
Yvonne L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Debi O.
Aug 5, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Debi O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yessenia M.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Yessenia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin M., Elkridge
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with amazing view. Nicole was so responsive and informative, making our weekend getaway even better.
Kristin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bronwen J.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute property with a gorgeous view down to the river. We came for a week to get out of the city and spent time exploring the surrounding area. It's half an hour from Front Royal and Winchester and there are lots of other small towns within that distance too. We did a short hike in Woodstock and visited Muse Winery there too, both great adventures. We took advantage of the fire pit and had a lovely evening making smores. Would absolutely recommend.
Bronwen J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fidel H.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fidel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Regina B.
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Beautiful, restful location. The accommodations match the listing and are both attractive and comfortable. We had a lovely relaxing time!
Regina B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
William G.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place on the river
The house is nice and quiet, with the primary view looking across the River into a cow pasture. All amenities as described, and the nieces and nephews enjoyed the game room. Due to the proximity to the river, it was quite buggy around dusk and dawn. A few things to be aware of if renting and you have a small dog. There is a rather large dog that wandered the neighborhood. Not sure if it was friendly or not, but didn’t want to run into him while taking our 12lb terrier out. Also, there were a lot of ticks in the yard, so check your pets every time they go out. And watch out for the poison ivy. Otherwise, we had a nice time while we were there, and the host was responsive to inquiries. Would recommend!
William G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison J.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Beautiful, clean house with a great view close enough to local restaurants and the national park. Nicole was very quick to respond to any questions. This was our second stay and we were very pleased to see the newly renovated basement which was so great for the two teens we had with us!
Alison J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
Dec 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin with a beautiful view
Stayed here for a weekend and had a lovely time. Beds are comfy, bedrooms are especially gorgeous, and lots of thoughtful touches. Loved it
Amy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin on the River
The cabin was perfect for my family of 4! The cabin was clean and decorated so nicely! We loved the nature theme! The hosts were so thoughtful with the items available to us like dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent. The basement floor is finished but empty- I can’t wait to see what they do with that space. Bonus- we saw the northern light from Skyline drive and from the cabin on our 2nd night there!
Amy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Madeleine K.
Jul 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay!
Madeleine K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
We're a couple in our late 70's that were looking for a quiet retreat. This could not have been more perfect. The layout and features of the house were beautiful. Morning coffee on the deck listening to the bird's symphony and an evening glass of wine around the fire pit to the sound of the bullfrog croaking all while watching and listening to the ripple of the north fork. Most pleasant.
Robert L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex M.
Feb 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Stay
We loved everything about River Rock Retreat. Definitely coming back!
Alex M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wayne B.
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away
We enjoyed the National Park, and all the towns around the house.
Wayne B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol L.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We very much enjoyed our stay at River Rock Retreat and surrounding area. Weather too warm for hot tub and a fire, but we loved sitting above the river and watching the river flow. Mesmerizing! Did some hiking by driving to nearby trails/parks. Sunny all three days. Made for some great sunsets. Our stay felt like home away from home…without the cat hair!
Carol L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
Aug 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great mini vacation
Has everything you need. Loved the fire pit overlooking the water and hot tub. Close to town. Everyone in town was so very nice!
Laura M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
robert g.
Jul 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time On The River
We had a fantastic time at River Rock Retreat. Check-in was a breeze. The place was very clean. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was great for making meals. Grilled outside as well. Hot tub was excellent and also made smores on the firepit. The location was excellent. Close to town but still felt remote. Nicole was a wonderful host. Very responsive to any needs. I highly recommend this rental.
robert g.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey R.
Apr 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
River rock
Met all our expectations
Beautiful and peaceful location
Geoffrey R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy V.
Nov 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all but yet close to town
Weather was bad and couldn’t enjoy the deck view of river or make S’mores at the fire pit, but place was GREAT with cozy gas fireplace and lots of comforting touches. So QUIET and peaceful, nicely decorated and any place that has a magnifying mirror in the bathroom gets extra points with me! 👍 I had to go to appointments in Strasburg and Woodstock but it was really easy to get to the towns. I liked that there was a water filter pitcher.
Kathy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy V.
Nov 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Even Better Than Expected
This place was so peaceful and beautiful, with lots of special added touches. It was clean and nicely decorated. It was quiet with a lovely view of the Shenandoah. Easily accessible from Strasburg town center. Have already recommended it to friends and family and hope to stay again when in Strasburg.