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Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!

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Overlooking a serene lake, this cabin features a deck with seating and a lantern for a peaceful evening ambiance.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, ample storage, and convenient appliances.
Relax in a spacious living area with a high ceiling, leather sofas, and a cozy rug.
Relax in this inviting living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a cozy loft area.
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil waters.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Need to get away from the big city? You have found your retreat! So many things to see and do, without the crowd. River Haven Cabin is nestled right on the beautiful Shenandoah River, with a spectacular year round view. The very name River Haven hints to its warm and cozy place on the river. Life at the cabin is very low key, just the place to relax and take it easy while having the full features of a home at your finger tips. Explore the river or the nearby national parks, all at your own pace. River Haven has something to offer for all who visit.

River Haven is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy a local hike or sit back on our large deck and enjoy the river. River Haven offers all the comforts of home with the advantages of being located by the Shenandoah River. Bring a pole and lures and enjoy our abundant small mouth bass or take the canoe and tour the river.

River Haven is situated on the northwestern portion of a 200 acre farm named Rivercrest that dates back to an original land grant from the King of England. The original deed granted hundreds of acres to the Moyer/Taylor family who were also distant relatives of our 12th President of the United States , Zachary Taylor. While the Taylors amassed most of their holdings through many local business dealings of the 1800’s, the fertile soil and incredible waterfront beauty of Rivercrest always interested the last heir Everet to farm and cultivate the rich soil and produce abundant crops. In the 1960’s, Mr. Taylor sold roughly an acre of riverfront property to a local businessman and soon after River Haven was born. The previous owners of River Haven upgraded and maintained the waterfront retreat and decided to share its peace, quiet, and solitude with the rest of those looking for a retreat away from the stresses of modern day life. And, to this day, these qualities make River Haven such a unique and incredible property and it invites you to feel like a part of the infamous Shenandoah River like no other can offer. As the owners of Rivercrest and now River Haven we are pleased that the two are once again joined together and we are anxious to add our touches to River Haven and for our guest to experience the stress and tension leaving as you make your way down past the historic farm that we and Mr. Taylor love and cherish and find your peace, solitude, and enjoyment in all that River Haven has to offer.

The Unique Benefits of this Cabin: Explore the river or the nearby national parks, all at your own pace. River Haven has something to offer for all who visit. River Haven is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy a local hike or sit back on our large deck and enjoy the river. River Haven offers all the comforts of home with the advantages of being located right on the Shenandoah River. Bring a pole and lures and enjoy our abundant small mouth bass or take the canoe and tour the river.

If you plan on bringing your pets (2 pet maximum) please make sure that you select pets when making your reservation. Note that pets other than dogs will need approval before booking.

PLEASE NOTE: The VRBO and/or Home Away App contains our directions to the property, check in instructions and other essential information. We ask that you download and use it. If you are not comfortable using the application we ask that you contact us 7 days before your stay to confirm the directions and other essential check in information.

Property manager

Scot

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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About the area

Map
Elkton, VA

What's nearby

  • Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • James Madison University - 33 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr Garcia's Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rudy’s Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goodfellas - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shenandoah River, Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center, and Shenandoah Town Hall. George Washington National Forest is 2 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Awesome!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay! The place was beautiful, clean, comfortable. Scott was super responsive, any time I reached out with a question.Very happy overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We had such a relaxing time during our stay in this lovely cabin! As a young family with a 6-month old, it was the perfect place to stay for the weekend and just disconnect from city life. Some highlights were sitting on the deck overlooking the river and hanging out in the hot tub. While we didn’t partake in any canoeing adventures ourselves, there is a dock on site with a canoe, oars, and life vests. There’s also a grill on site and a fire pit. The close proximity to Shenandoah National Park was a huge plus as well. We would love to come back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

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

The Host is the Best

We try to stay every year. Every year gets better and better. Scott is always improving the property. We have met a lot of host thru the years but none, by far compare to Scott. He truly loves his job, no issues he can not handle. So relax and enjoy the little River Heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

relaxation

we had a great relaxing time. we had sunny days and snowy days and the river was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

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

Best Friends Bachelorette

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The host’s communication was exceptional, we only had one small issue and he responded so quickly to help us. The property was clean and had everything we needed. The only thing that would have been good to have was a larger frying pan, but you can definitely still cook effectively if you don’t want to bring one! We loved the proximity to the water, getting on and off of our paddleboards was easy with the ladders attached to the dock. The view from the deck is beautiful and I wish we didn’t have to leave. Our stay was wonderful and I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jack m.

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

Shenandoah river chalet

We were very pleased with the rental. It was clean comfortable and secluded which were all the things we were looking for. The large deck overlooking the river was a great place to relax to eat or just enjoy the solitude. The weather was perfect so that made it even more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert C.

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

Fun in the Fog

Despite the rain and foggy weather, we had a great time here catching up with old friends. A beautiful place to stay and explore the area. A quick drive to Harrisonburg and Luray.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard S., Pasadena,Maryland

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

Perfect Little Getaway

Clean secluded just a perfect little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

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

Wonderful little place

Loved the new AC/Heating units in each bedroom, added some new chairs to the outside deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Shenandoah River House

Completely as advertised. convenient to the Park as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

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

Perfect cabin for family

This is the perfect cabin for a family getaway. You can not beat the location right on the water with a dock and canoe. Looking forward to coming back in the warmer months. Scot went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Relax and unwind by the river

We had a pleasant stay at the river house. The deck is 100% the best feature of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Gorgeous Views

The house was everything it said it was in the description. The river was an awesome sight!

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Excellent

One of the best rentals I’ve experience in my 15 years renting along the Shenandoah. Scot was an excellent host. No complaints! Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Perfect Girls Weekend

River Haven made a "Grandmother - mother - daughter weekend" amazing! The cabin was so cute and cozy and the beds were so comfortable. It was perfect for relaxing and "girl time". The hot tub was pretty awesome too! We will definitely be booking again! Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Howard S., Pasadena,Maryland

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

Communication with property manager is top of the line Scott is the BEST

We have stayed here quite a few times and each time the place gets better Scott is always updating the property thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Outstanding

River Haven was absolutely fantastic. Deck is huge and has great views. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Great location only about 10 minutes from Massanutten Resort. There was a large snowstorm before we came and the owners had the driveway and path cleared in time before our stay. Can't wait to come again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

robin g., Alleghany county Virginia

Great Mountain get away

Fishing was great. The cabin was nice but was full of insects that left huge welps while we slept. Large ants were every where. We left a day early.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Woodbridge, Virginia

great shade space

Loved being right on the water surrounded by shade trees. House was perfect and the deck was huge, listened to music and played card on the deck all night. Could have used a ramp or stairs for easy access to walk into the water.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

River Haven Cabin

The cabin was in an awesome location so close to Shenandoah National Park we hiked everyday. The cabin was clean, kitchen well stocked, lots of information and brochures as well as an incredibley well organized binder that included everything you would want to know about the area. What we enjoyed the most was the outdoor living space. Huge deck, plenty of seating, grill, dock and canoe. The lock on the house did not work properly when we got there, called the management company and they arrived in 10 mins and solved the problem. River Haven offers peace and tranquility.

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Exceeded Expectations !!!

We just returned from our long Thanksgiving 4 day stay. It was perfect! We loved the cottage and it was so cozy. The views were amazing. We enjoyed the hottub, the canoe, fishing and the outdoor firepit was a big hit on our chili nights. I cant say enough about the host. Scot wad amazing from the time we booked until check-out. He was so helpful and responded to all our questions right away. The only suggestion i would make is to bring a folding table. We brought one and it came in handy for our meals and playing games. This was exactly what we hoped for and it really did exceed our expectations!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M., Norfolk, Virginia

Absolutely Awesome!

This cabin was awesome and the location perfect. Even with 100 degrees temps we were able to sit on the large shaded deck and my grandchildren were able to play with their bubbles. The canoe provided hours of entertainment and excitement. My son even caught a fish from the dock. The accommodations were superb! The quality of the linens and bedding was magnificent and amply supplied. Yes, the loft ceiling is low; however, when the beds were pushed into the center of the room even my 6ft tall daughter was able to comfortably sleep up there. Because of the 100 degree temps, the AC wasn't sufficient enough for u; however, a quick trip to Family Dollar and 2 fans later that issue was resolved and I needed the fans for use at home as well. We're already thinking about visiting again next summer - can we pre-order cooler temps?

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

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

Great Location but needs some updates

The location of this cabin is wonderful and it was very relaxing to stay there. Scot was great, and helped accommodate an early check in. This place could absolutely be 5 star with a few small updates. Some weatherproof deck furniture would definitely be a plus to replace the grungy deck cushions. There were no screens on the windows or sliding door to let the air in which would have been nice on the cooler nights. The trash can has no cover which might seem petty but I really don’t want to look at our food scraps. The toilet, which others have mentioned, needs at least two flushes every time. The kitchen was also a little lacking and we had to buy some mixing bowls. The overall inside could also use a good scrub. This is not meant to be a bad review just a nudge to step it up a notch to make it amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa D.

If only the outside was everything!!

Beautiful location. Cannot beat the scenery. Very quiet and peaceful with beautiful views of the river. We booked this for a romantic getaway and for the most part it was a 5. The deck was wonderful and sitting and gazing at the river was very dreamy. The hot tub was fantastic! The fire in the fire pit on a chilly night was a big bonus. So, why am I rating this a 3? Well, inside things go a bit downhill. It rained one day so we thought we would watch a movie - wrong. The DVD player did not work. It said 'bad disc' for 5 different DVDs, including a brand new one that we brought with us. The microwave was a HUGE safety issue. When you opened the door it was loose and when you looked at the end you see that it's cracked. Should not be used - definitely a safety hazard. We would love to stay again but, were disappointed with the disrepair so will look for other locations.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Anita D., Severn, MD

cute place

Well two things happened we didn't have the code to get in, and the magor issue was no TV in the living room nor internet svc was a very down fall on this part. The cabin itsself was nice and cozy but we should had been told before we came down that the TV and interent svc was down for over 2 weeks and we were not told of this problem. I was very disappointed in finding this out when we arrived. It rained all day on Sunday so we could not watch any of the football games other than an 19" tv in the bedroom. Nice location it's better for a summer retreat in my opinion and not for a winter adventure. I beleive if you want good customer svc you should be very truthful to your customers of any issues the cabin has before you make that long journey and we did not get that chance. Over all I rate our trip a 4 due to a major issue of no TV nor Internet svc if somehting had happened we would had no way of getting help to us since they didn't as well have any phones at the cabin and cell svc was out of reach. Thank You Kindly, Anita & Tom Disney