Title: LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=26535128&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! ![Beach - LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! (Luray)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26540000/26535200/26535128/a38c7151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! (Luray)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26540000/26535200/26535128/696e8492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! (Luray)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26540000/26535200/26535128/035974cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! (Luray)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26540000/26535200/26535128/b181a4f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! (Luray)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26540000/26535200/26535128/5ee5d1a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Riverfront Cottage Rental offers a serene retreat with great river and mountain views, perfect for nature lovers and families. Enjoy the newly remodeled cottage's amenities like a fully stocked kitchen, flat-screen TVs in each bedroom, a cozy fireplace in the living room, comfortable seating on the screened patio and two fire pits outside. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! Riverfront Cottage Rental is located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Our newly remodeled cottage is conveniently located in the middle of several popular attractions which are: Luray Caverns, Skyline Caverns, Luray Caverns Country Club, Cooter’s Place, Luray Zoo, Endless Caverns, Shenvalee Golf Resort and the New Market Battlefield. Enjoy the best of both worlds at our newly remodeled cottage with great river and mountain views and awesome amenities. From the moment you step inside you will be delighted with the layout, great views and attention to detail. The living room offers a large flat screen TV, fireplace plus river views from every window. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen for all your meals. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a wall mounted TV and a nice relaxing view of the river!! The second bedroom has a queen size bed with another wall mounted flat screen TV. The cottage offers a full bath with shower. The screened patio offers comfortable seating and river views. Outside there are two fire pits located on each side of the cottage with plenty of seating including a hammock to enjoy the evening sunset!! The amenities coupled with the beautiful interior are sure to please and will become a place you will want to return to year after year. The Shenandoah River is great for boating and fishing for catfish, trout, bass and perch just to name a few. With easy access to the river it makes the area in general perfect for nature lovers, hikers and simply ideal for families looking to experience and create cottage memories in these quiet, relaxing and natural surroundings. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - 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 - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/84000000/83994800/83994751/2597b19b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly w/ Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, 4 mins to Luray Caverns Luray - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=83994751&PinnedHotelID=83994751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96660000/96652400/96652306/60c5b1d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunter\`s Haven | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Luray - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=96652306&PinnedHotelID=96652306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36612700/36612679/36a122de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Top Chalet | 0 Bed, 2 Bath Luray - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=36612679&PinnedHotelID=36612679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36361800/36361718/4d03c3b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Siesta River Cabin, Riverfront, fabulous views G.W. 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Make sure if pet was allowed and paid for , please cleanup after your pet and don’t let on furniture unless you brought blanket for them to lay on! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please make sure all wet clothes, water equipment, etc. are left outside and not in the cottage. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Cottage Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Luray Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Cottage Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Luray Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Cottage Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront Luray Life IS Better Shenandoah River OUR Cozy Riverfront ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.731705,-78.4604&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gtlkFnh%7B%7DM%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBQBSBS%40QBSDSBQDSBSDQDSDQDQDQFQDQFSDOFQFOFQHOFQFOHOHQFMHOHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKLKJILKLKJGLKLILIJGLINGLGLGLGNGLELENELGNELENCLCNENALCNCNANCNAL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FP%40LBN%40NBLBN%40NDLBNBNDLDLFNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLHLJLFJJLJJHLJJJLJJJHLJJLLHLJLHLJLHLJNHNHLHNHNHLFPHNFNFPHNFPFNFPDNFRFPDPDPDPFPBRDPDRBRBPDRBRBPBR%40RBP%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FTARAR%3FRAPARARCRARCRARCRCPCRERCPCREPERCPGPEREPEPGPGPEPGPGNGNIPGNGPINGNININILININKLINKLILKJILMLKLIJKJMJKJMLKHMHKJMHMHMJKFMHMFMHOFMFMDMFOFMDODMDMDODODMBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40Q%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMEMGMGOIMGKIMGMKMIKIMKMIKIMMKKKKKKKKKMKMKMKKIMKMIOKMIMIOIOIOGOIOIOGQGOIQGOGOGQEQGQEQGQEQESEQEQESCQESCQESCSAQCSCSCSASASCSASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bjfy2-7ymIwC1hk2ju1XbFjq9_I=) Luray, VA #### What's nearby - Shenandoah River \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Luray Caverns \- 12 min drive \- 11.7 km - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park \- 14 min drive \- 15.1 km - Dukes of Hazzard Museum \- 17 min drive \- 18.6 km - Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah \- 21 min drive \- 24.8 km #### Getting around - Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive - ‪West Main Market - ‬14 min drive - ‪Broad Porch Luray - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!? ### What time is check-out at LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!!? ### Where is LIFE IS BETTER AT THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AT OUR COZY RIVERFRONT COTTAGE!! located? ## Have a question? 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