Bear Bluff - Rileyville

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Large jetted hot tub - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

River access cabin with beautiful mountain views - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Screened in porch for evening mountain views - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Picnic table down by the river (you cannot see river from house) - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Spacious living room with large fireplace and flat screen, hi-def TV - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Enough seating for everyone! - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Full kitchen including a dishwasher - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Spacious living area! - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

2 large bedrooms, each w/ queen bed and hi-def TV - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

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Renovated Basement/Bunkroom - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Full Bathroom downstairs - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Renovated Basement - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Tournament size pool table in basement - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Tournament size ping pong & foosball tables - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

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Huge long lawn to play games! - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Unlimited firewood - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Float the river! - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Go fishing or canoeing right from the property (you cannot see the river from the house) - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Beautiful yard between the cabin and the river - Bear Bluff - Rileyville

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Bear Bluff - Rileyville

Bear Bluff- your pet friendly home away from home on the Shenandoah River!

8 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Cabin · Entire place · 1520 Sqft

4.93•Fantastic

15 reviews

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$65 pet fee max 2 dogs / No pets on furniture

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Come experience the beauty of nature and the mighty Shenandoah River! A 5-minute walk down through the yard leads you to your private riverbank supplied with canoes and a fire pit. Trees and birds surround you while sitting in the bubbly hot tub, reading a book on the screened-in porch, fishing, canoeing, or relaxing by a fire. Rainy day? No worries, have fun in the game room, featuring a pool table and ping pong table.

Bedroom Arrangement: 2 Queen Beds,1 Sofa Bed, 1Triple Bunkbed (Sleeps 3 kids), and 2 Pack-n-Plays
Bubbly hot tub- Relaxation for all seasons!
Paddle down the river on one of 2 included canoes, or float down the river on one of the included tubes. Dont forget to wear your life jacket! (Both Child and Adult sizes provided)
Hang out around the firepit- firewood included!
Challenge your friends to a game of pool, ping pong, or foosball in the game room!
Cozy up around the indoor wood fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen (with a dishwasher)- feel free to check with us if theres a specific item you need!
Stay connected if youd like with High-speed Internet!
Snuggle up on the couch and watch Satellite TV or pick a movie from the DVD library!
We know you dont want to do laundry, but just in case you need to theres a washer and dryer waiting there for you.
Cook dinner on the gas grill!
Deck and a screened-in porch: relax without the bugs!
Yet another place for relaxation- take a nap in our hammock!

We are convenient to the 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.

-Please note: YOU CANNOT SEE THE RIVER FROM THE HOUSE. Due to the flood plain in the area, all houses along this side of the river are built back from the rivers edge. There is a large yard in between the house and the river and you cannot see the water from where the house is. We leave the canoes down by the rivers edge so that you dont have to carry them back and forth.

Some other things to note about Bear Bluff:

- The base rate includes 4 guests. Each additional guest is $30 per night. Please read the itemized charges carefully!

- Please note: The optional firewood charge of $10/night is for firewood. If you dont 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.

- Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 am. Early check-in or late check-out may be available, ask us!

- Dogs are welcome! There is a limit of 2, with a pet fee of $65 per dog. Unfortunately, we cant accept cats. Sorry about that!

-There is no trash service in this area. We ask that you please take your trash with you- there is information in the cabin on where to go to take it so that you dont have to take it all the way home with you! Alternatively, housekeeping can remove it for you for a tip of $5 per bag.

Sleeping Configuration

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First Room - Queen Bed

1 queen bed

Second Room - Queen Bed

1 queen bed

Living Room Area - Sofa Bed

1 sofa bed

Basement/Rec Room

1 bunk bed

Triple Bunk Bed- Sleeps 3 kids ( not for adults )

What this place offers

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Towels Provided

Full Kitchen

Oven

Hot Tub

Fire Pit

High Speed Internet

Smart TV

Satellite TV

Reviews (15)

All4.93

Others4.93

Based on 15 reviews

Katherine Gotthardt

Apr 2023

Love us some Bear Bluff!

Our 4th time staying at Bear Bluff, and we love it. So very peaceful, and our dogs have a blast! The hot tub and river access make for great a weekend away. We were not expecting the house updates. WOW! Fully renovated basement, perfect for a family trip. Excellent service, good communications...highly recommend.

Website: Ownerrez

John Goodman

Apr 2023

As advertised plus some!

Before booking Bear Bluff I read a lot of reviews and they all seemed very positive. After staying there I found the place exceeded my expectations which were already high.
The whole place was very well kept, tidy, and clean but not so much to where it seemed sterile and lacking life. It felt "homey" and lived in.
There was plenty of towels and blankets and the kitchen was more equipped than it suggest. There was even plethora of spices. The 50's Hollywood framed photos all around the house was a very nice touch too.
We played plenty of billiards and ping pong and spent a lot of time on the screened-in porch was is very spacious. The hot tub was also great though we had to troubleshoot a few minor issues.
The lawn leading to the river is a beautiful walk and the riverfront location was something out of dream...a huge tree bending over and providing shade for a pebble island where we sat on lawn chairs and anchored a tube to a branch.
There was no sound of industry to heard anywhere...no traffic, planes, lawn mowers...the seclusion was wonderful.
We also floated the river around the bend which couldn't be more convenient for pickup and dropoff. We saw an eagle flying away with a fish in its claws. I mean...c'mon! Someone also caught a rather large catfish. Nature was on full display.
I could go on because I'm still buzzing from the experience but I'll hold off and just say I hope to be back soon enough.

Website: Ownerrez

Douglas Bernstein

Apr 2023

Great stay at Bear Bluff

Our group of 4 adults and 4 (smaller) kids was very happy at Bear Bluff. It is clean, charming, and well-appointed. The kitchen is better stocked than many rentals I have been in, with plenty of cookware, dishes, spices, etc. There was firewood, and the shed was very well organized with lots of canoe paddles, life jackets for adults and kids, inner tubes, lawn chairs, etc. The two canoes were in good shape and are kept close to the river. That section of the river is gorgeous. Also, the management company (Shenandoah Rentals) was easy to work with and has their act together when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. Overall, we were all very happy with our weekend retreat here.

Website: Ownerrez

Christina O'Neill

Mar 2023

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend away at Bear Bluff. The house had something for everyone. My mom enjoyed reading on the screened in porch and my kids loved canoeing on the river. The area is simply amazing, we hiked and saw some beautiful waterfalls and drove along Skyline Drive. On the last night we ended our stay with gathered around the fire pit! It was really a wonderful experience.

Website: Ownerrez

Nancy Gelman

Mar 2023

Wonderful cabin setting nestled along the bucolic Shenandoah River with fabulous water access.

The property was great. Paper, aluminum and plastic recycling was left for us by previous guests but it was not a big deal as we had to take ours with us anyways because of the holiday. The game area downstairs was great. Everything was well appointed and in good working order. The kitchen was abundantly filled with utensils and essentials for meals. The microwave door was broken but the appliance worked fine. The only real negative was that the DVD collection, while impressive, was difficult to take advantage of without a DVD player in the living room and the remotes either didn't work or were mismatched with the bedrooms. We brought our own FireTV Stick but were unable to get it to work either. No big loss however as we were really too exhausted to care that much between all day outings in the glorious river with excellent access and the hot tub on the deck! Highly recommend!

Website: Ownerrez

teena castillo

Mar 2023

Amazing mini vacay

This cabin has everything you need and we had the most amazing time. The hot tub, the game tables, the fireplace, grill, and firepit.. we used it all. The river is down the hill past the trees and is a good little work out to walk back and forth but definitely doable. Even though it was too cold to get in, we went canoeing with all the stuff already provided. We definitely want to come back!

Website: Ownerrez

Kevin&Julia Rafalko

Mar 2023

The Best

The best Luray area cabin we have ever rented. Linens, towels, hot tubs, game tables, wood burning fireplace. Amazing stay!!

Website: Ownerrez

Emily Bleimund

Mar 2023

Great, relaxing stay with our kids

We had a nice, relaxing visit to Bear Bluff cabin with our two school-aged kids. The cabin had everything we needed, and we especially appreciated all of the towels, the multiple televisions, the hot tub (we went in every night under the full moon!), the large yard (though it had many large puddles from recent rain), and the general privacy and quietness of the location. The wifi was excellent (which is good because we did not get much in the way of Verizon cellular signal), and the management company was very responsive to several questions that I had. Our only issue was that we were never really able to get a good fire going (inside or out), but otherwise we had a great stay and enjoyed some nearby attractions like the ropes course at the Luray Caverns, and hiking in Shenandoah.

Website: Ownerrez

Melissa de los Reyes

Mar 2023

Beautiful Fall Getaway

Stayed at Bear Bluffs for a fall getaway and used this cabin as our base when touring the Shenandoah Park. Grateful for the hot tub after a long day of hiking !! The space was cozy and fantastic for our family. Loved the bear decor throughout the house and the cabin was packed with all the essentials. Loved working work Shenandoah Rentals and will be sure to rent from them again.

Website: Ownerrez

Kelley Pontiff

Mar 2023

All you need!

We came down from Pittsburgh to VA for our Honeymoon. My husband and I visit the Shenandoah area several times a year. This was our first time staying in Rileyville. It did not disappoint! SUV or truck strongly recommended to handle these gravel, mountainous roads. The cabin sits down from a main road. Speed limit enforced as you will pass a residential area. As you approach this beautiful cabin looks can be deceiving from the road. This place is a lot bigger than it looks! There is a circular driveway to easily pull back out onto the road. The deck off front entrance has a grill, hot tub and plenty of room to sit. Cabin has coded lock with key, so you don’t have to worry about how you will be able to access your rental. Huge ceilings, WiFi and cable TV. Cabin is furnished with leather couches in living area. If you are bringing a dog, you might want to bring extra blankets to protect couches. 2 bedrooms. Only used one, but the bed was like sleeping on a marshmallow! So comfy! Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook. Just bring food and drinks! There is screened porch off kitchen with seating to enjoy the view of the mountains and huge yard. Saw many frolicking deer in the morning. Basement has entertainment. There is a football, ping pong and pool table. Backyard goes down to river. No view from cabin, but there are 2 fire pits on property. One closer to the cabin and the other is at riverfront. There is a wagon in the back of the cabin to easily haul your wood. Did not get to use boats, but they are kept down by river. Yard can get very wet. Bring your boots! All the information you need is in a well detailed binder inside the cabin. If you need to venture out to the store, you are a 20 minute drive to Luray Walmart, Food Lion and fast food places. If you want to hike close to cabin check out Guest/ Shenandoah River State Park. It is right off main road of cabin heading towards the town of Front Royal. Entrance fee applies, leashed dogs allowed and wooded trails with great views.

Website: Ownerrez

James West

Mar 2023

Very good week

Very nice house, with a very cool game room, fun back yard with the river a couple minutes walk from the door, very fun vacation location

Website: Ownerrez

Cindy Markus

Mar 2023

Beautiful getaway

This place is amazing. Peaceful, quiet. Was very clean and cozy. The hot tub and game room was a added plus. Def would stay again!

Website: Ownerrez

Nearby activities

Ping Pong Table

Suitability

Child friendly

Children's books and toys

Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Meet The Host

Shenandoah

Owner

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