Title: River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w904h683x60y0-3463754e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w906h683x60y0-659664a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w908h683x58y0-4a1a2fe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w909h683x58y0-8434cc7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103970000/103970000/103969957/w906h683x59y0-44dfb26b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Deer Meadow Retreat offers a serene getaway for families and friends. Enjoy tubing down the river, roasting marshmallows at the campfire, or exploring Shenandoah National Park from this home base. The newly renovated kitchen and living room provide ample space to entertain while 4 bedrooms with 7 beds ensure everyone has a comfortable place to rest. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars The Deer Meadow Retreat is an ideal vacation spot for the whole family. There is something for everyone: relax around the campfire, cool off tubing, or use as a home base for exploring Shenandoah National Park. Our newly renovated riverfront vacation home features a fully-equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms with 7 beds, and beautiful vistas year round. Hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, experience historic small town Strasburg, or take in the fall beauty on Skyline Drive National Park. The space PLEASE NOTE: the last 2 miles to the house do not get regular winter maintenance and do not get plowed unless there are 5 or more inches of snow. We highly recommend that all vehicles be four wheel or all wheel drive if there is any snow in the forecast. The Deer Meadow retreat features 4 bedrooms, two queen beds upstairs and twin over full bunk beds downstairs. The newly renovated and fully updated kitchen and living room give space to entertain and relax. Outdoors, you will enjoy 2 acres of open yard for activities, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, and 200 feet of riverfront access to launch inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks to float down the river. Guest access Guests may use the entire house and yard. Pets are welcome, though please do NOT allow pets in the bedrooms or on any furniture. Other things to note There is a somewhat steep gravel road near the house that must be driven to access the property. This is not a problem 99% of the time and can be handled by 2-wheel drive vehicles, but can cause issues in the case of freezing rain or heavy snow. The hill may offer a challenge if you are driving a large vehicle such as an RV. Please exercise caution if you decide to access the river! While the river is mostly shallow and slow moving, there are deep pools of 6 ft or more. Please ALWAYS use flotation devices and wear water shoes on your feet if you enter the river, as there may be sharp rocks or broken glass that could cause injury. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - 10 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71490000/71488800/71488797/026d599a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Front Retreat Front Royal - 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.939777,-78.381096&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uhulFzxk%7DM%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBSBQDSBSDQDQBSDQDQFSDQFQFQDOFSFOFOFSHOFOHOFOHOHOHOHOHMHOJMJMHMJMJMHMLKHMLKJKJKJKLKJILILKLIJILILGLILINELGLGLGNGLELENELENENCLENCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLFLDNHJHLFLHLHLHJJLHLHJLLHJJJJJJJLJJJLJLJLHLJLHLHNHLJNHNHNFNHNFNHNFNFRHNFNFRDNFPDPFPDRDPDPDRDPBPDRBRDP%40RBRBRBRBP%40R%40T%40PBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAT%3FRARAR%3FRCRARARARCPCRCRCRAREPCRERCPEPEREPEREPGPEPGPEPGPGNINGRGNINGNINGNININKNILINILKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMHMHMHMHKFOHMDMFMFOFMFMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMGOEMIMGMIMIKIMIMKMIKIMKKKKKKKMKIMMKIMKMKMIMKMKMIOIMIOIOIOIOGOIOGOIOGSGOGOGQEQGQGQEQGQESEQCSEQEQCSESCQCSCSCSCQASASCSASASASAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NcQJDR2ETJLtCteT2ILPcEBft_Q=) Strasburg, VA #### What's nearby - Shenandoah River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 42 min drive - 38.3 km - Winchester Medical Center - 42 min drive - 46.7 km - Skyline Caverns - 43 min drive - 39.7 km - Luray Caverns - 51 min drive - 82.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬17 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive - ‪Ciro's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Queen Street Diner - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Shenandoah River and George Washington National Forest. Natural Art Garden Center and Strasburg Town Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Retreat with Kayaks, Firepits, Stars Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic Place. This was our second trip to this location. ##### Mike M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil C. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vaca Quiet surroundings for good quality family time ##### Phil C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devon H. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful view! Great property! Perfect for our family! Fully stocked! Super hosts! ##### Devon H. 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