Is River Front Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is River Front Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Shenandoah River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shenandoah National Park and Bing Crosby Stadium. Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Front Royal Visitor's Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

River Front Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

May 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun location

We loved driving through the cow pasture to get to the house - helped us slow down and relax! We were in town for a graduation, so siblings (and their young children) were all there. There were enough beds for us all, and the kitchen/dining area was cozy for us all. The younger kids enjoyed the yard, while parents could sit on the deck by the river. We had lots of events to attend over the weekend, so hadn't planned on using the house as a "river getaway", so I can't comment on the recreational aspects. Thanks for welcoming us.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Aug 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet river getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was exactly what we were looking for for a peaceful weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Nov 30, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving family trip

The home is in a very cool location. We loved the drive to the house. There were great views of the river. The home had everything needed to enjoy the river, but our stay was too cold to enjoy the river. Overall, the home was just what we were looking for!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deirdre O.

Dec 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice location and well stocked.

We stayed as we are in between houses and wanted to have a larger place to host and cook the holiday meal. I will say that the house could definitely use some updates and also a deep cleaning. Generally, it was comfortable and the views of the river are beautiful. The whole house was well stocked with just about anything we needed that we forgot to bring. I would have loved it more during warm weather but even during the winter, it was comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Aug 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Golf weekend

We have an annual trip every year to play golf. Always looking for a place to stay and this year we decided on river front retreat. It definitely served our purpose. 8 guys no women. Everything was as advertised and we enjoyed our weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy J.

Jun 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Wonderful river house with plenty of room for everyone in your group. Loved the kitchen! Even the knives were sharp! Well thought out amenities with ping pong, lots of games, boats and lifejackets of all sizes, including for pooch. Great host who was very responsive to our questions. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris M.

Jan 18, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house is great and is in a great location, but needs a little attention / updating. Besides our challenges we made the best of it and had a great time. The manager was very responsive and accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michele W.

Aug 29, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We had another vacation for the books! Had a great time with family. Justin was very quick to respond to any needs. Some improvements from last year which was great. Dock still a little challenging. Downstairs mattresses could use an upgrade. Overall the location and space of the home is perfect! We really enjoyed vacation 2024 and hope to plan another for 2025!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

May 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at the river house. We were pleasantly surprised by all the cookware, kitchen gadgets and well stocked "pantry". We enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings and spent a relaxing Sunday watching the Indy 500 and painting porch leaners on the back deck. Was a nice relaxing weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele W.

Aug 22, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic

Beautiful view of water. Felt secluded from neighbors which we enjoyed. Plenty of rooms and space for family. Loved large kitchen and blackstone. Justin was responsive to concerns/questions. Negatives: old AC units/musty, both showers upstairs had trouble draining, coffee pot very slow. House definitely could use some updates but being right on the river and the views definitely outweighed any negatives.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

S B.

Oct 16, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Eclectic & roomy but needs cleaning

The area is remote and lovely. The house is on the river so the view is great. Upon entering you see clearly dated and worn furniture, but the ample bedrooms and baths more than made up for that. The big negative was the lack of cleanliness. It appears someone made an attempt to clean, but sloppily made beds, cloudy, splattered windows, urine on the toilet bowl, grease on the stove...all made it feel dirty. That being said, the host was very quick to respond to entry issues and a broken toilet. We would not stay here again, but with a serious cleaning it would be a good option for a big group.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rose R.

Aug 3, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dirty

Does not get cleaned and run down!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Trudy L.

Jul 18, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Girls Weekend

Well stocked pantry, lots of toys for the river available for use. The river was a big low so the water wasn't moving much. Bathrooms were upgraded recently and clean. Some of the beds could use new mattresses. The firepit was excellent and firewood was available for use. The kitchen had all kinds of gadgets and serving ware. Had wifi and cell service. Beautiful hardwood floors upstairs. We met the manager while he was getting an estimate to redo the dock and clear out the view to the river, would like to see the transformation when it is complete.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

Nov 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday Weekend

This charming old home was a perfect setting for our long-planned Thanksgiving weekend. Family had plenty of room to cook, eat, play, chat and exchange hugs. Two giant dining tables and plenty of chairs. Appreciated two refrigerators. Everyone had a comfortable and private sleeping room. Everything we could have wanted was made available. Lots of dishes, glasses, cups, utensils. Games and cards. Extra blankets and shawls. All the lights worked. Appreciated light in hallway. The home was clean and nicely decorated. Temperature was comfortable. River access a walk away. River view awesome. Although the dirt road entrance was nearly 3 miles long, there were services just beyond. If I could rate this destination at more than perfect, I would. Annette

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Susan K. K.

Jun 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend get-away

The house is as described. The kitchen is stocked very well. Lots of towels and bed linens. The upstairs rooms have window unit air conditioners, which worked very well. The basement rooms don't have air conditioners, but it was cool down there since it's a basement, and there were plenty of fans. Plenty of life vests, inner tubes, and floating mats. There is a neighborhood boat ramp down the street where we put the kayaks in the river. However, the ramp has a chain with a lock, so a boat can't be entered there. We liked that there is a gate at the top of the steps inside the house and outside on the decks. The boat dock is not level and very warped on the one side. Also, be aware that there is poison ivy everywhere there isn't grass, even creeping onto the steps going down to the dock. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. We had pretty much everything we needed. We had fun playing ping pong, kayaking, fishing, and just relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homesteaders

This is the 2nd year we have stayed here for HOA. The house is old but has a story and i like that. There is plenty of room for the whole group to have our own space. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook our own meals. The view of the river is nice. We love the driveway to the house. Its filled with cows and lots of wildlife. Never know what you will see. Town isnt to far away. Overall this is a nice place to stay for our little get away. We enjoyed it. On the downside like last year the tub in the upstairs master bath does not drain properly so your standing in ankle deep water as you shower. The 2nd bedroom down the hall had an infestation of bugs on the window that somehow found their way into the room. Again like last time the grill was filthy so my husband spent time cleaning it so the next people can enjoy it on the deck. There was also a cast iron skillet that wasnt properly cleaned so we had to work on that to be able to enjoy our eggs.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose c.

Oct 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole H.

Jul 26, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Neat place, a bit out of the way

We really liked the property and the house was cool. We didn’t mind that it was older or may needs some updates, or even the spider webs (it’s expected in this environment) but it wasn’t very clean. We found old water bottles around the house, dirty wash clothes in the bathrooms, bathtubs were dirty, dirty linens, and other random trash. Not sure if the cleaning service isn’t taking care of things or that’s how it is. I did contact the owner to let them know but never heard back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

May 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review / Question

It was just right for what we needed. However, one of us left an aero-bed blow up mattress in the lower level by the ping pong table. Is it possible if we can swing by and get it in a few weeks. One of the guys will be in the area. Please let me know. Thank you very much for allowing us to use your rental location. It was a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Jr A.

May 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Trip

We used the house as a base for a long weekend of golfing, and with its location on the river it was great for our group of guys! Wish we would have planned for more time on the deck and utilizing the river! Great bunkhouse/summer camp feel, and perfect for large groups, can't wait to return with the kids and family!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We had a family reunion here for we were all attending a wedding close by and had a wonderful time. The lake is just beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

Oct 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room for everyone

Everything was just as expected from what we saw of the listing photos. It gave us plenty of room for quiet reading by the fireplace or playing games around the table. The beds could use new mattresses or toppers for better sleeping. The three mile long dirt road was interesting with cattle and wild life. We may be back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin G., San Antonio, TX

Sep 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodations

Excellent experience for entire family.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

Sep 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We had a great time. Kitchen was large enough for large crowd meal prep and serving. Could use more plates, though. Family played ping pong. Went tubing and kayaking. Having a second refrigerator for drinks while gathering on the deck and patio was very convenient. Everyone was very happy with this vbro

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Jul 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location!

We loved being right on the river. We loved that we were close to town but you could not tell. It was quiet and peaceful. The owner did have all of the items to have fun on the river. There was plenty of space for us all and there were so many activities to do in the area. We would definitely go back. Only downside was the living room furniture was not as comfortable as we would have liked. But we knew that beforehand because of the pictures.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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