Title: Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=184111&destination=Stanley%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=103882952&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit ## Photo gallery for Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit ![Terrace/patio - Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit (Stanley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/96d1a397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit (Stanley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/4268d87c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit (Stanley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/07f67473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit (Stanley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/464209e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit (Stanley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103883000/103882952/f6233588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106240000/106238300/106238285/3a11a073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Harrisonburg Harrisonburg - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 925 reviews CA $82 CA $90 total includes taxes & fees Mar 29 - Mar 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=106238285&PinnedHotelID=106238285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13100/13044/b02f560b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesboro Waynesboro - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 1,003 reviews CA $76 CA $84 total includes taxes & fees Apr 6 - Apr 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=13044&PinnedHotelID=13044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93483300/93483227/2b06e034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shenandoah Wilderness Traveler Gordonsville - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=93483227&PinnedHotelID=93483227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110170000/110168900/110168844/w3837h3114x3y3-87ca44be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home2 Suites By Hilton Harrisonburg University Harrisonburg - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 197 reviews CA $152 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Mar 29 - Mar 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=110168844&PinnedHotelID=110168844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16900000/16896900/16896890/64ecab8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boxley Place Inn Louisa - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 126 reviews CA $177 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Mar 19 - Mar 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=16896890&PinnedHotelID=16896890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456500/456480/w2680h2041x0y840-7c2fbaa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluegreen Vacations Shenandoah Crossing, an Ascend Collection Resort Gordonsville - Pool - Hot tub - Kids pool - Parking included 8.2 Very good 828 reviews CA $126 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Apr 15 - Apr 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=456480&PinnedHotelID=456480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119100000/119091500/119091450/df7b06a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-friendly Lake Monticello Home w/ Perks! 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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 ### Property is also known as 259314 ## About the area Stanley is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns. Jordan Hollow Stables and BB&T Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. [Visit our Stanley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Stanley.dx184111) [View more Cabin rentals in Stanley](https://www.expedia.ca/Stanley-Cabins.d184111-aaCabins.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%7C38.56684%2C-78.43879&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ODitgtJrOUfsFUyV67nHp4QnICE=) Stanley, VA ### What's nearby - ![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 19 min drive \- 18.8 km - Wisteria Farm and Vineyard 7 min drive \- 4.2 km - Jordan Hollow Stables 11 min drive \- 7.7 km - Shenandoah River 16 min drive \- 15.3 km - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park 20 min drive \- 19.1 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 - Ciro's Pizza 11 min drive - Big Meadows Lodge 38 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit? ### What time is check-out at Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit? ### Where is Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balk Retreat/MountainViews/HotTub/Firepit 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Spencer P. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin near the park We had a great time here. Well appointed and loved the extra touches they had for the dog and families with small kids. ##### Spencer P. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather K. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This host thought of everything! Truly a home away from home! We had everything we needed for a fantastic visit. We cooked steaks on the grill and smores on the patio. The entire family enjoyed the hot tub, the ping pong table, and the arcade game. We also had fun playing Uno, Yahtzee, and Monopoly. The view was great and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. ##### Heather K. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. Dec 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was very pet friendly. We enjoyed how spacious the cabin is and the kids were well entertained with games down stairs. The view is nice and the location is great for exploring the area. ##### Mark W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen W. Dec 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice accommodations. Easy to get to and off the main road which is nice so that you can get around the mountains. Amenities were very nice. Even coffee was available. Beds were comfortable and the living space was plenty for a large group if you needed it. ##### Stephen W. 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