House in Shenandoah Valley, VA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Secluded unique wood and stone home an 65 beautifully landscaped acres with 2,000 feet of river frontage. Large deck with picturesque views, soothing river sounds, and song birds, with lots of walking trails, just a few minutes from the Shenandoah National Park. Swimming hole, and picnic area with fire pit. Large open Dining/Kitchen area with glass front wood stove. Den with a queen sized futon sofa, for extra guests ($30 per person, per night). We allow up to two pets for a fee of $80.
This is a quite, private home set deep in a hollow at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a long gravel driveway. Lots of birds, frogs, wildlife and insects. Less than a mile from a paved highway (Route 33). 2 miles to the Shenandoah National Park and five minutes to The Skyline Drive. 10 minutes to the closest town, (Stanardsville) and 30 minutes to Charlottesville.
David, Keith or staff is available and within 15 minutes away.
There is lots of information in the package we send you after you book.
Your going want to bring your own car.
This is a quite, private home set deep in a hollow at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a long gravel driveway. Lots of birds, frogs, wildlife and insects. Less than a mile from a paved highway (Route 33). 2 miles to the Shenandoah National Park and five minutes to The Skyline Drive. 10 minutes to the closest town, (Stanardsville) and 30 minutes to Charlottesville.
David, Keith or staff is available and within 15 minutes away.
There is lots of information in the package we send you after you book.
Your going want to bring your own car.
Amenities at Secluded Zen River Retreat
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Shenandoah Valley, VA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
(We head to the mountains for a quaint, private, and peaceful Thanksgiving - it’s our favorite! Also, our stay was Thurs Nov 27-Sun Nov 30, despite the dates at the top of this review).The Zen River Retreat - how do I begin to review the most perfect place in Virginia? Getting there was not difficult from the southeast part of the state. We found the driveway and were amazed at the natural surroundings - it felt like going off road / off-the-grid! The grounds are amazing and you can hear the little waterfalls from the river at the bottom of the property! Pure serenity!Our hosts were responsive and very easy to work with! I loved the deck, the unique cabin, and the spaciousness of the whole property! The kitchen was absolutely perfect for making our Thanksgiving dinner - had everything we needed. We found they had a French Press for coffee - we weren’t totally sure of that, being drip coffee fanatics. BUT that first cup of coffee the next morning and we were sold!! That’s the way to enjoy coffee with a serene Mountain View!The beds were very comfortable after our days hiking around the area, walking through Luray Caverns (about a 40 minute drive), and playing disc golf at one of several courses near by. The bathrooms were great - stocked with plenty of supplies. The highlights for us are the wood fire stove, NO TV, and the fresh air! We stargazed, walked across rocks in the river, and really thoroughly enjoyed everything! I’d recommend 10/10, hands down.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
The property is amazing. Very private and beautiful
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Very good place, clean and calm. Definitely wanna visit again with friends
6 / 10Average·May 2025
The property and location were convenient. Very relaxing on the deck listening to the running creek. It would be ideal to have screens on windows to allow guests to listen to the calming sound of the water. The biggest issue was the rancid septic/sewer smell in the downstairs bedroom that made it unbearable to use. Th
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9.4Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
"(We head to the mountains for a quaint, private, and peaceful Thanksgiving - it’s our favorite! Also, our stay was Thurs Nov 27-Sun Nov 30, despite the dates at the top of this review).The Zen River R..."
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