Title: Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit - 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 cabin # Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/5b583acc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/9ae96534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/f842d69b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/17896ed8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/4268d87c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Shenandoah National Park, this cabin offers a charming rustic atmosphere with modern amenities like a hot tub and cozy fireplace. Grill on the BBQ or dine under the stars as you enjoy mountain views and quality time around the firepit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit Description: Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and experience the beauty of nature at our brand new, family-friendly cabin near Shenandoah National Park. Immerse yourself in a charming rustic atmosphere while still enjoying modern amenities such as a hot tub, arcade games, and a cozy fireplace. Step outside to take in the breathtaking mountain views and enjoy outdoor activities like grilling on the BBQ and dining under the stars. As the sun sets, gather around the firepit for some quality time with loved ones. In addition to the cabin's inviting ambiance and amenities, you'll be just a short drive away from some of the area's top attractions. Explore the stunning underground world of Luray Caverns, hike through the scenic trails of Shenandoah National Park, or venture into the renowned George Washington Forest. Come experience the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at our cozy cabin in the Shenandoah Valley. Book your stay today! Please note that if you cancel a reservation and a refund is due, you'll receive your refund, minus the credit card processing fee which varies from 2.9 % to 4.5 %. Please make sure that the reservation meets your needs before booking. Thank you. No weapons of any kind. There is $175 pet fee. You can bring up to 2 dogs, each weighing 50 pounds or less. Pets need to be pre-approved in order to stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### 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 - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 ### 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 259314 ## About the area ![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%7C38.56684%2C-78.43879&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ODitgtJrOUfsFUyV67nHp4QnICE=) Stanley, VA #### What's nearby - Luray Caverns - 22 min drive - 18.8 km - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 25 min drive - 18.1 km - Dukes of Hazzard Museum - 27 min drive - 25.1 km - Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 33 min drive - 20.3 km - Stony Man - 64 min drive - 39.8 km #### Getting around - Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Big Meadows Wayside - ‬35 min drive - ‪Pollock Dining Room @ Skyland Resort - ‬37 min drive - ‪Hawksbill Diner - ‬9 min drive - ‪Big Meadows Lodge - ‬38 min drive - ‪Ciro's Pizza - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit? > As of Sept 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit on Sept 29, 2025 start from CA $178.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Stanley-Hotels-NewMountainViewsHotTubFirepit.h103882952.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit located? > Situated in Stanley, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Wisteria Farm and Vineyard and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jordan Hollow Stables and Shenandoah. Dark Hollow Falls and Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Hot-Springs-Hotels-The-Omni-Homestead-Resort-Spa.h38297.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Lorton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Lorton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Lorton.h43057.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandusky-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Sandusky-OH.h1183594.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton McLean Tysons Corner](https://www.expedia.ca/McLean-Hotels-Hilton-McLean-Tysons-Corner.h7482.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Whispering Pines by Hotel O Whitestone VA](https://www.expedia.ca/White-Stone-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pines-Motel-Whitestone.h3907766.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express and Suites Wytheville by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Wytheville-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-And-Suites-Wytheville.h4954449.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information)