Just by the Skyland amphitheater is a building, on the top of an incline, facing west to Luray down below. There are four rooms here all with this breathtaking view made all the more gorgeous as the sun travels overhead and changes the color of the world below. At night, the stars are so vibrant that they can be seen while laying in bed. In the evening, the sunset is such an explosion of color it paints the walls. But in the early morning hours as the sun rises, it climbs on the other side of the mountain and slowly, gently, spreads over the valley floor. On this particular morning, it was below freezing and fog spread out through the valley, looking like a white ocean with waves that billowed and changed. The sun slowly burned away the fog, exposing a frost-covered land, and for a moment it felt like we were viewing the depths of a snowflake.

If you go to Skyland Resort in Shenandoah, spend the extra bucks for a good room with a view. Nearly all rooms overlook this valley in some way, but we splurged for a king bed and were so lucky to see this sight every morning with a warm cup of coffee in hand.

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Cottages in Skyland

"Very peaceful place only 2.5 miles from Luray. Everything you need to cook a meal, a very comfortable bed, and a great view. I will most likely stay here again when I travel this way in the future. "

"House was beautiful and in a nice quiet neighborhood. Beds were SUPER comfortable, I slept amazing here. Would certainly stay again! "

$334 nightly

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

"Perfect for hiking trails along Skyline Drive. Luray is a cute town with plenty to do nearby."

$284 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

"Thank you for the wonderful stay. We enjoyed the getaway. Nice relaxing and quiet. "

$209 nightly

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

"This house was super charming and perfect for our weekend getaway!"

$269 nightly

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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"After several weeks of camping in the cold and rain, we looked forward to a quiet and comfortable stay and we found it on Old Mine Road."

"We enjoyed ourselves "

"Our stay was beautiful in this mountain cabin! Jerry was a very accommodating and polite host. The cabin was beautiful and clean. We were close to wineries and hiking in Shanendoah National Park. We will be sure to look back here for our next vacation!"

"Clean, easy to access, very updated, perfect for two and pet friendly! "

"My mom gifted this VRBO to my wife and I as a Babymoon vacation. I was unsure at first, but this ended up being my favorite place to get away from the day to day stress. The place is very cozy and peaceful. Definitely a country setting, which we appreciated. "

"We rented a cabin at endless caverns so we could spend time with our camping friends there. We sold our camper last year and the cabin was an excellent alternative. The cabin was comfortable and pleasant with all the necessities. We explored the cave, new Marley battlefield and had a good dinner at the southern kitchen in new market."

"We loved our stay here. If you’re looking for a private, quiet, and secluded place that is still convenient to good restaurants, wineries, shops, and historic sites, this place is for you. Our host was so helpful, and her dogs were an added bonus. We would stay here again."

"Easy check in/ out Property clean and private Easy to navigate to Shenandoah national parkClose to shops/ brewery in town "

"We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Shenandoah National Park! The house is very big and spacious—even more than it appears in the pictures. It’s tucked away in the mountains, offering stunning views, especially in the morning. Just be aware that the house is located off a non-paved road, so it’s best to arrive before dark, as the drive can be tricky at night.The location is very close to Luray Caverns, which made day trips super convenient. The play area and hot tub were great...

$337 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

"Enjoyed a relaxing getaway with friends. This place was just what we were looking for. Amazing decor, enjoyed hot tub and fire pit. Was tucked away to feel just far enough away from it all. We spent some time by river just about 20 min away. We were pleasantly surprised to find the extra roll away beds So there was plenty of space for 8 of us ladies. "

$277 nightly

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees