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River Front Retreat

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Front Royal, VA

Place, Shenandoah River
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
‪15 min drive‬
Place, Skyline Caverns
‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Front Royal

This vacation home places you next to Shenandoah River and within a 15-minute drive of Front Royal Visitor's Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

Shenandoah River - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
Belle Boyd Cottage - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
Skyline Caverns - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
‪Royal Farms - ‬17 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬17 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.

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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Griddle
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

On a river

Things to do

Kayak
Table tennis
Water sports equipment

Safety features

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
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please park on right side of house. Same side as the fire pit.

Pets

This property welcomes pets
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Front Royal, just steps from Shenandoah River. You'll also find Belle Boyd Cottage and Bing Crosby Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is River Front Retreat a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does River Front Retreat have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at River Front Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at River Front Retreat comes with a deck.

River Front Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Kathy D.

Sep 30, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

The location was very nice, right on the river my husband loved fishing from the dock. Lots of space for our family to gather. Lots of sleeping areas pet friendly. Great water pressure in showers. Large kitchen. The cleanliness was our only problem. The shower curtains liners wear moldy and the shower curtain themselves were stained and dirty, I took the curtains down and washed them. I bought new shower curtain liners and installed them before my family arrived. The house had not been dusted ina long time, the surfaces of tables were very dirty. The curtains were filthy.

Cobweb on light in kitchen and yes there was a snake hanging on it

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanga I.

Sep 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

We had nice pleasant stay at the River Front Retreat. Everything was provided to make the stay comfortable. Property was friendly and was fast and easy to contact. I highly recommend the place for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve R.

Aug 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic 3 days staying at this property. The house was clean and just as described. The cozy river house was just what our group was looking for. The kitchen space was especially conducive for family-style meals and provided ample cooking space. Overall, felt like more than a house - truly a home!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Aug 22, 2025

For the 3rd summer in a row we had a wonderful family vacation at your house! The new dock was enjoyed immensely by all! Feedback regarding negatives were that the house had a lot of dust, new kitchen stove and oven is needed (bottom oven still does not work), new fan is needed for screened in porch, and a new mattress is definitely needed in the 2nd bedroom in the basement (larger bed has smaller mattresses stacked underneath and is very uncomfortable). We will say that the positives were plenty and Justin was great with all of our needs! Thank you for another great family vacation full of memories at “the river house!”

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin! Lots of space

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July weekend

The house was exactly as advertised. The house was well stocked with items needed for river activities, bbq, cleaning and entertaining. Very simple and easy to clean. Plenty of space for kids, and all the gates were safe to keep them in. The neighbors were friendly too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

May 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Deirdre O.

Dec 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Nov 30, 2024

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.

Oct 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

S B.

Oct 16, 2024

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.

Aug 29, 2024

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.

Aug 22, 2024

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.

Jul 26, 2024

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

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.

Jan 18, 2024

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

Oct 18, 2023

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.

Aug 22, 2023

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.

Aug 10, 2023

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.

Jul 18, 2023

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.

Jun 19, 2023

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.

Jun 6, 2023

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

May 29, 2023

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.

May 11, 2023

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.

Nov 30, 2022

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