Barney's Retreat- A rustic cabin right on the river with hot tub!

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Welcome to Barney's Retreat, your place for relaxation on the riverfront!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 472.5 sq m

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Parking available
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Luray, VA

Luray Caverns
‪36 min drive‬
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
‪37 min drive‬
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
‪44 min drive‬
Front Royal, VA (FRR-Front Royal - Warren County)
‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Come enjoy this fisherman's paradise just steps from the bank of the Shenandoah River! Equipped with everything you need to feel at home, we promise you'll never want to leave! Enjoy the gorgeous river views from the bank, the firepit, or from the large screened porch where relaxation comes naturally. JUST ADDED: A beautiful, bubbly hot tub! Come sit and soak while watching the river flow by!

* 2 Queen Beds
* Waterfront
* Screened-in porch
* Indoor wood burning fireplace
* Fully Equipped kitchen
* Microwave
* Keurig
* High Speed Internet
* Streaming TV
* Charcoal Grill
* Fire pit/picnic area

We are convenient to: Shenandoah River, Luray Caverns, Skyline drive, Skyline Caverns, George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park, Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing, Wildlife Observation, Antiquing, Summer Swimming, Horseback Riding, Sightseeing, 18 Hole Golf Course, Hunting, Canoeing and Tubing.

HOT TUB JUST INSTALLED!

FAQ / Cabin Rules:

-Check-in 3:00 PM Check-out 11:00 AM

-Pet fee $50/ max 1 dog under 50 lbs. - No Cats

-Please note that due to the water in the area, there may be a slight sulfur smell when the water is first turned on. There is a water filter at the cabin, but there is still sometimes a little bit of an odor to the water- it is perfectly safe to drink and will dissipate very quickly, but it's something for guests to be aware of!

Please note: The optional firewood charge of $10/night is for firewood. If you don't think you will use the firewood or would like to bring your own, please let us know! We are more than happy to refund that to you.

PLEASE NOTE for November - March bookings: During these winter months, a four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is recommended in case of implement weather.

There is no trash service in the area, so we ask you to please take your trash with you. There are instructions in the cabin telling you where to go to take it so you don’t have to take it all the way home! Alternatively, the house manager can take them for a tip of $5 per bag.

Property manager

Katy & Laura from Shenandoah Rentals (ShenRent com)

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Maximum one dog. $50 pet fee. Under 50 lbs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All guests must fill out contact form and sign our renter agreement after booking. We can provide a copy prior to booking if requested.

Event fees (wedding, etc) are not included and must be paid separately. Pets must be approved according to type and number. Multiple pets additional.

A security deposit hold (typically for $500) will be applied to the card on file a day before arrival. Larger properties may be more.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin is on the waterfront. Warehouse Art Gallery and Car and Carriage Caravan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caverns Country Club and Shenandoah Vineyards. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting.

Luray, VA

What's nearby

Luray Caverns - 36 min drive - 20.3 km
Massanutten Storybook Trail - 36 min drive - 23.2 km
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 37 min drive - 26.3 km
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 44 min drive - 34.6 km
Skyland - 59 min drive - 47.2 km

Restaurants

‪Castle Vineyards - ‬38 min drive
‪Espresso Tech - ‬37 min drive
‪Hazard Mill Kitchen - ‬55 min drive
‪Po Green's - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barney's Retreat- A rustic cabin right on the river with hot tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Barney's Retreat- A rustic cabin right on the river with hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barney's Retreat- A rustic cabin right on the river with hot tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barney's Retreat- A rustic cabin right on the river with hot tub! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital and Warehouse Art Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

13 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

16 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice long weekend getaway

We came to stay for our anniversary and really loved everything. Clean and perfect size! Hot tub was clean. The power did go out once, but only for maybe 20 minutes. Good information was left in the guest info book. Only two things I would note is that the shower is very smell, and if you’re sensitive to scented detergent, I would bring your own bedding. It wasn’t all washed in something scented, but something was enough to notice. Check in/check out was super simple. We will definitely come back in the future :)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar P.

7 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway...

This was our 2nd time staying at Barney's retreat and our 2nd time being completely amazed. The home was clean just as before, and as peaceful as before!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn A.

1 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable, cozy cabin on the river

This cabin is so cute and a perfect stay for a winter getaway or summer escape! It’s very small and cozy but still comfortable with good quality appliances and amenities, and the hot tub is wonderful! The hosts were very communicative and gracious, and the property is located on a lovely private stretch of river while still being close to town! They provided all of the firewood we needed, and the cabin was a very comfortable stay. We will definitely be coming back in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abed K.

18 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful retreat

We had a great long weekend here. It was everything we wanted and more.this place is nice because of the beautiful views. one level and easy access to river. Well equip kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie Q.

7 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Views are fantastic

Overall this place is nice because of the beautiful views. Pros: views, one level and easy access to river. Well equip kitchen. Cons: Only pile of wet wood under a tree, not any wood in wood shed. They did drop the firewood charge. There is a firewood charge. Could not use the jacuzzi during our stay as "stuff" in it. Management company did offer to have it drained but we were there only a few days and wanted the privacy. Definitely not looking as nice as the pics but if you want a nice private place to hang out this is it. Nothing to do with the owners but the overall fees and cleaning deposit etc., doubled the cost of our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

7 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay was too short!

We absolutely loved this little cabin! Just my husband and me for our anniversary trip. Definitely the most well stocked kitchen with cutlery, good pots and pans, etc. plus plenty of spices. Right on the river! Only 20 minutes from wal mart and grocery stores but really out there to get the secluded feel we were looking for. Right down the road from Shenandoah River Outfitters. We did the rafting on the river adventure. We hope to be back very soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a great long weekend here. It was everything we wanted and more. Hosts were attentive with any questions. We will definitely be back and stay longer on our next visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

TopWaterAction

4 July 2024

Absolutely Awesome!

Our stay at Barney's Retreat was nothing short of a PERFECT getaway. The owners have thought of everything their guests would need, including the "big bobber" cooler which got a bunch of use - LOL! We had such a peaceful and relaxing stay. This stretch of the river is perfect for wading in the water while fishing. We hope to return many more times.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Keith H.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just us🙂

Grounds and river were lovely. Cabin could use a little work but it didn't spoil a wonderful week on the Shenandoah. Hot Tub was a great.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Vickie K.

25 May 2024

Spring get away

We booked last minute before our trip, looking for a quiet place to get away and relax for our anniversary. Barney’s didn’t disappoint. We booked an additional night! The river was right out our back door and the cabin had everything we needed. We stayed for 5 days and never turned the tv on with so much to do outdoors. We definitely plan on returning.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

24 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Time to chill in a beautiful location!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

grace b.

14 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful retreat

My family had an absolute blast during our visit, making treasured memories in the embrace of nature. The ambiance was serene and is ideal for unwinding. We love the river, cooking s'mores at the fire pit, & playing at the yard. Everything is provided at Barney's retreat. All you need to bring is food. The not-so-favorite of ours is the hot tub because it appears not so clean and the water is a bit cloudy. Overall, Barney's Retreat is a perfect retreat for rejuvinating the mind and soul.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

22 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place right on the river!

My boyfriend and I stayed here last year to celebrate his birthday weekend and we loved it so much we came back this year, so cute and quaint. We will be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew G.

12 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mostly Okay.

I scheduled this trip for a short getaway with my spouse and parents. I sought out a property with a hot tub, that was along the Shenandoah River close enough to the Shenandoah NP, and was dog-friendly. The property was kind enough to allow us to have a second dog for an additional fee above their advertised 1 dog limit. Comms were smooth. The property was not super clean but manageable. I'll add, that I communicated with the property management team and they were attentive to addressing the concerns though were dismissive of the issues. The ceiling has dust and spiderwebs hanging throughout; overhead lights included. There was a wolf spider nest that spanned a couple of feet in the bathroom above the door. There was cookware and dishware that needed to be washed before use, the blender had a black grime on its button panel. The house water filter was in obvious need of replacement (My father and I are plumbers). I needed to clean the toilet when I arrived. The bathroom walls need cleaning as well. Our chief issue was the state of the hot tub. The water was cloudy to the point that you could not see the bottom of it and the interior of the cover had a green/brown algae/mold film on it. The property managers were amicable to our request for a refund of the cleaning fee and hot tub charge. Beyond the tub, spiders, and cleaning need, the property was fine and the location is great. I'd recommend the property and would stay again if the issues fielded were handled.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

David R.

11 October 2023

Perfect Outdoors Retreat!

Do not let the small square footage scare you away! If you enjoy the outdoors then this place is perfect and was way more than we expected!!! We spent almost the entire trip on the river, back porch, by the fire pit, or hanging out in the yard playing games. There were way more convenient factors both inside and out than advertised which made the trip even more enjoyable. Hot tub on the porch was a huge plus too!! Now for the price there must be a downside and unfortunately that was the very small shower, no washing machine / dryer, or dishwasher…but that should NOT stop you from booking this place. We will absolutely book here again!!

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10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

11 October 2023

Great weekend away

We’ve been coming to Barney’s Retreat for the past few years and will continue to make it part of our yearly vacation. The location couldn’t be better- it’s literally right on the river. The cabin is spacious enough yet still cozy. There’s plenty of spices/ cooking supplies if you need them.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

25 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A weekend away

We loved it… until we checked out the hot tub! It was unusable. Needed complete cleaning with a water change. I sent an email with pics to the property mgr and they offered to send someone over but we declined knowing the time needed to resolve the issue. We enjoyed the indoor fireplace as well as the fire pit outside. We’d like to go back in nicer weather and clean hot tub!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

2 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic get away

Clean, charming and relaxing! Stocked with all the necessities needed and more. Great location very peaceful My family loved Barney’s retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

11 July 2023

Beautiful views, comfy, cozy cabin!

We loved this charming cabin! It was clean, the beds were super comfy, youtube cable, wifi, but you won't need it bc you'll be outside taking in the gorgeous views as it's right on the river!! Fire pit was on it as well, plenty of wood there, and the hammick is a nice touch! We truly enjoyed our stay that we asked if anyone was checking in on the day we were leaving, and there was not so we got to stay a few hrs longer!! We will definitely be back during the summer as the shendoah outfitters, where you rent tubes, kayaks, etc was maybe 1 mile from here. (give or take). Cannot wait to come back!

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10/10 Excellent

Brittni R.

11 July 2023

Best Cabin I've Ever Stayed In

My family and I absolutely loved this cabin and the peaceful retreat it provided. The kids loved fishing off the riverbank while we made a fire for smores. The hammock was a nice touch and so was the hot tub. The cabin itself was so cozy. My favorite part was sitting on the screened in porch drinking coffee and listening to the river and birds singing. I've never felt more relaxed than at Barney's Retreat. 100% recommend. Also it is only 20 minutes from town and some lovely hiking trails. Super convenient.

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

30 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very nice location. We really enjoyed the cabin. Extremely relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathryn N.

3 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just us

I could list everything that was wrong but instead the hot tub was great...the river was beautiful. Unfortunately, my second night was cut short by wind storm cutting electric. It is what it says but it needs some work.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

4 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME!!!!

This little cabin was everything we had expected and more. I will be sure to come back, so cute and cozy! Thank you so much much for sharing this home!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

30 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at Barney’s Retreat. It was the perfect size for 2 and close to attractions. The house was clean and had everything you needed. The screened porch and fire pit were definitely a plus. It was just a little too cold for the hot tub. Overall I would definitely rent this house again and would recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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