Title: Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101536821&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Cottage in Front Royal ## Photo gallery for Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private ![Private kitchen - Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private (Front Royal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/8120c907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private (Front Royal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/eeac97cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private (Front Royal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/f7d24bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private (Front Royal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/c8b02bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private (Front Royal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536900/101536821/30f3e349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the woods, this cozy cottage near Shenandoah River offers a serene retreat. Nature abounds with trails for hiking and canoeing on the river, or relax under the stars around a firepit. Enjoy quiet evenings close to wineries and breweries. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Completely remodeled, cozy cottage, two bedrooms, one bath on private acres nestled in the woods Nature abounds close to Shenandoah River, Shenandoah National Park, caverns, and Multiple wineries and breweries. It is very convenient for everything the area has to offer. Close to lots of outdoor activities. Trails, canoeing, tubing Or relax under the Stars sitting around the firepit. enjoy the quiet ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84086300/84086243/5bcbbbaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big Sunny Family House Front Royal - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 42 reviews CA $192 CA $549 total includes taxes & fees Feb 3 - Feb 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=84086243&PinnedHotelID=84086243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105330000/105328200/105328125/6ea6636a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic home nestled in the heart of horse and wine country. 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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 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 ## About the area Located in Front Royal, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Shenandoah National Park and George Richard Thompson State Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paris Barns and State Arboretum of Virginia. Dinosaur Land and Shen-Val Farm Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain climbing. [Visit our Front Royal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Front-Royal.dx7312) [View more Cottages in Front Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Front-Royal-Cottages.d7312-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.97084%2C-78.07374&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tH0Z_f4aANE_42hEL6TTRoY23kc=) Front Royal, VA ### What's nearby - ![Image depicts a view of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, shrouded in an ethereal mist](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093201/1240eff5-632f-4043-823d-79f9ed06b5de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skyline Caverns 19 min drive \- 20.7 km - ![This picture is actually the ceiling and it;s reflection in a very shallow pool. A little touristy, but still a great cavern to explore. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056892/241fac2f-49c9-46d8-b451-241c0490d6b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Luray Caverns 46 min drive \- 64.8 km - Shenandoah River 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park 18 min drive \- 18.5 km - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races 50 min drive \- 62.5 km ### Getting around - Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - The Apple House Restaurant & Gift Shop 14 min drive - Jim's Country Store 9 min drive - Houlihan's 19 min drive - Grill Room At SVGC 28 min drive - Avenue food service 17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private ? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private ? ### Where is Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Cottage / Writers Retreat . Nestled in the woods . Private Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa M. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet little house in the woods My elderly mother and I stayed here while visiting family nearby. The house was a cute, clean quiet home for us to return to in the evenings. The host had lovely baskets of toiletries and towels in each bedroom. Bedrooms and beds were large and comfortable. We saw deer wandering through the yard each morning. Kitchen, dining room and living room were a little small but had all the things you need. Thanks for the nice place to stay. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina D. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Wonderful stat beautiful home ##### Gina D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth K. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little spot We arrived after dark, and found lights on waiting for us. The cottage was exactly as described and beautifully appointed. We couldn’t have asked for more, everything that we could possibly need was there. ##### Elizabeth K. 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