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River Front Retreat

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Terrace/patio
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Exterior
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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 Front Retreat

Decks, Dock, swimming, fishing, tubing, 2 kayaks, canoe, Blackstone Griddle, Webber Grill,
Fireplace, Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Large spacious kitchen
Retreat, Relax, Rejuvenate on the banks of the Shenandoah River. Enjoy VA wildlife, hiking, wineries and Fall foliage. The Appalachian Trail and Skyline Drive are a short drive away. A rainy day may lead you to the Skyline Caverns or Luray Caverns.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

River Front
River Front Retreat Front Royal
River Front Retreat Private vacation home
River Front Retreat Private vacation home Front Royal

About the neighborhood

Map
Front Royal, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 1 min walk
  • Warren Memorial Hospital - 15 min drive
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive
  • Skyline Caverns - 19 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Los Potrillos - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mom's Country Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River Front Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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. Front Royal Visitor's Center and Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

River Front Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

S B.

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

8/10 Good

Michele W.

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

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Nicole H.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Chris M.

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Michele W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Trudy L.

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

8/10 Good

Susan K. K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Candy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Chesterm VA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul Jr A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Annette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations
Excellent experience for entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Rose R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Does not get cleaned and run down!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Father son camping trip
Nice place lots of room ping pong, darts, kayaks, tunes lots to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week of celebrations
We had a wonderful week at the river house. We came for our oldest child's high school graduation and celebrated three family birthdays and fathers day morning at the house. We had family come from PA and AZ to stay with us. The house was roomy and had all the things we needed for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed the kayaks, fishing and grilling on the griddle. Great location for large families!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022