[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36612200/36612131/2b191c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36612200/36612131/296b7b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36612200/36612131/583d866b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36612200/36612131/64fb329e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36620000/36612200/36612131/b7edfcde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a secluded setting, The Heiston-Strickler House offers a historic and modern retreat with stunning stone fireplaces and luxurious bedding. Explore the surrounding 5-acre property, discover the nearby Shenandoah River running along its edge, or unwind on the covered porch with chairs. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath Welcome to our home! For the first time, this National Registry of Historic Places property is being opened for public use. From a pre-Revolutionary War fort, to the current modern renovations, to the blue prints of what is sure to become an oasis for getaways and events; this is not your typical weekend retreat on the river! This is an opportunity to support a historic treasure…while having a great time in a beautiful place! The Heiston-Strickler House, also referred to as “The Old Stone House”, began its’ life as an underground, stone fort with tunnel access to the Shenandoah River sometime in the early to mid-1700’s. In 1790, a two-story, stone structure was completed overtop the fort. Over the centuries, the property has had many facelifts. Wooden additions and out-buildings have been built, torn down and rebuilt. The tunnel has been flooded out and caved in. Thousands of acres of the original farmland have been divided off, sold, and rumor has it…some has been gambled away! All the while, the stone house itself has remained in the family of the original founder, Colonel Daniel Strickler. Paintings in the living room depict the house in varying stages over the last 200 years! In 2006, the current owners began one of the most thorough renovations the house has ever had! The interior was completely gutted to bare walls and dirt floor! The collapsing fort cellar was dug out, rebuilt, and reinforced with steel and concrete. The beautiful chestnut beams were exposed, repaired, and refinished. And of course, amenities had to be added! Central heating and air conditioning was made possible through bulkheads and creative use of interior walls. Solid knotty alder doors were placed throughout the home including a wonderful hidden door at the entry to the fort cellar. The downstairs was designed to include: a modern kitchen with electric range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator; a living area with a large stone fireplace; a laundry room equipped with high-efficiency washer/dryer; and a convenient half-bath. The second story has been transformed into two huge bedrooms and a massive full bathroom with a steam shower unit and a separate toilet room. Each bedroom has a queen size bed with luxury bedding, satellite television and a beautiful stone fireplace (Fireplaces\` are decorative and nonoperational). At this time, the fort cellar and attic are not finished. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with avoiding use of these spaces. We will keep you posted when these spaces will be available for your enjoyment. The exterior of the house and the 5-acre property are in the infancy stage of renovation. The small front porch has undergone some repair due to weather and bug damage and now boasts a knotty alder door with a speakeasy, two large stagecoach lights, A wood addition was recently taken down due to its’ irreparable state (you can still see the outline of where it was on the east wall). There is a free-standing stone fireplace that was once part of an old summer kitchen which burned down long ago. Future plans for the exterior include landscaping, a sun room addition, in-law’s quarters, a detached garage and stone walkways. The Shenandoah River runs along the property approximately 100 yards from the house. Immediately behind the property there is a steep bank which does not allow much river access. If you follow the property line west you will enter onto approximately ¾ mile of riverfront which is manicured for use. The owners and operators of the surrounding 100-acre beef and poultry farm reside south of the Stone House. They too are descendants and family of Colonel Strickler and are as warm and welcoming as any country-folk you could ever meet! Don’t be surprised if someone stops down and invites you to a barbeque on the river or offers to tell you stories about the property. Next to the Snyder home is a small family cemetery which is as old as the stone house itself! Generations of loved ones including Colonel Daniel Strickler are buried there and are still being laid to rest there today. You are welcome to explore the area but please remain respectful of the residents and mindful that it is a working farm. The living room and bedrooms all have televisions with satellite access. There is wireless internet and telephone service throughout the house. A PlayStation and DVD player can be found in the living room. Feel free to bring some games and movies. Board games are in the trunk. See if you can find the hidden Fort Cellar door, but please do not enter! Although structurally secure the space is unfinished and you may come face to face with a lot of unwelcome eight-legged family members! Likewise, the attic door should remain locked. The space is utilized for HVAC access and storage by owners only until the next phase of upgrades! Shower is not as intimidating as it looks!! An operating booklet is in the bathroom. You must turn the computer on to operate the steam unit, jets, fan, or radio. The steam unit is set at a maximum temperature of 104 degrees; you will not want any hotter than that! It takes some time to get going so turn it on a few minutes prior to use and make sure the cabin doors are closed. The radio has to be tuned manually. Sorry there are no pre-sets. The shower heads can be utilized without the computer. There is a knob below the computer you can adjust to dictate the head you wish to use (handheld, rain shower, jets). The temperature knob is extremely sensitive!!! Do not crank up or you will scold yourself. Please start out with the current setting and make very slight adjustments as necessary. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, utensils, glassware, pots/pans, coffee pot, toaster oven and all typical appliances. Gas grill available.   Thank You for visiting and Enjoy your stay!! 28 miles to Massanutten Resort, 4 miles to Luray Caverns, 12 miles to the Thornton Gap entrance to the Shenandoah National Park, and the George Washington National Forest Storybook Trail is 12 miles away. \*\*\*Pricing is based on 2 Guests; each additional Guest is $30/night per guest Children under 2 no charge\*\*\* Amenities: Secluded Sleeps 2-6 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms 2 Queen Beds 1 Queen Air Mattress Hiking/Nature Trail from Cabin River Front Access River views during winter months Fully Equipped Kitchen Dishwasher Microwave Coffee Maker Toaster Toaster Oven Blender Garbage Disposer Washer/Dryer Iron/Ironing Board Linens Provided Central AC/Heat AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio Flat Screen TV DVD Player Satellite TV DVD in master bedroom Play Station 2 Game System WiFi Available NO Phone Available Assorted Movie Library Select Board/Card Games No Smoking Inside Covered Porch with Chairs Patio Area Patio Table & Chairs Campfire Area - Firewood NOT Provided BBQ Gasl Grill – propane provided Water Purification System Pet Friendly - $30/night per dog ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Toaster oven ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Alarm clock - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Rainfall showerhead - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34080100/34080085/68e128ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Cottage on 10 Acres. 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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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Historic Home on the Shenandoah River 2 bedroom accommodation in luray Luray 2 bedroom accommodation in luray Private vacation home 2 bedroom accommodation in luray Private vacation home Luray e8c61ea6-67a8-4911-8e35-e215770fc524 ## About the area Located in Luray, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Luray travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Luray.dx6056892) [View more Vacation homes in Luray](https://www.expedia.ca/Luray-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6056892-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C38.70012%2C-78.49673&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vlOmdXcyPO9oD-fusuxw2zL9Hps=) luray, VA ### What's nearby - Luray Caverns - 8 min drive - 6.5 km - The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 9 min drive - 6.9 km - Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 14 min drive - 13.9 km - Dukes of Hazzard Museum - 14 min drive - 13.5 km ### Getting around - Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 60 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive - ‪Castle Vineyards - ‬14 min drive - ‪Broad Porch Luray - ‬8 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Shenandoah River and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from George Washington National Forest. Luray Caverns and Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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