Cottage in Shenandoah, VA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this cottage rental
Leave the complexities of modern life at home and enjoy the simplicity that our off the grid Rivergreen Cottage has to offer. Rivergreen is the perfect getaway for those who like camping, but wish for a more luxurious, comfortable place to stay.
Come and experience the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
This cabin is located 10 minutes from Massanutten Resort and 20 minutes to the Swift Run entrance of Shenandoah National Park.
It is necessary to have front wheel drive or 4x4 in the winter to reach the cottage. The road to this cabin is not paved and is stone and dirt. Driving slow to reach the cottage is highly recommended. When there is snow on the ground, a 4x4 is necessary to reach the cottage. If you have a very low sitting vehicle, you may have issues getting to the cabin.
If you have mobility issues, renting this property would not be recommended.
Please note, this property is located on a working farm. While the cabin itself if fence in, you are likely to wake up to cattle outside, along with Duke the Donkey. The cattle will not try to approach you or your vehicle. Duke does like to eat out of your hand-after he gets over his shyness!
Additionally, this property is located in a town steeped in railroad history. Occasionally, you will hear trains. Please be sure to check out the train museum in the town of Shenandoah-just a short drive away.
As mentioned, this cottage is solar powered, with a back-up generator. This system is fully automated and requires no interaction from our guests. From time to time, especially when it's dark outside, the generator will turn on to recharge the batteries.
The cottage is small and cozy, perfect for a party of 2. The cabin will accommodate up to 4 guests, but can be very cozy.
Sleeping accommodations consist of a Queen Bed and a full sized futon.
Kitchen: Rivergreen has a small cooktop, mini-fridge, sink, coffee pot, cookware, dishware, soap and kitchen linens.
Living/Sleeping Space: Queen bed, and a full futon. Pillows and sheets are provided.
Bathroom: The bathroom has a stand up shower, sink and composting toilet. This is a water-less system. Please follow posted instructions. It is very important to note that a composting system is not like a "traditional" toilet with running water. Instructions are posted in the bathroom.
PLEASE NOTE! Due to the small size of this cottage, steam from the shower can trigger a false carbon monoxide alarm.
Additional Amenities: Gas grill, AC, wall heater, covered porch and private fire pit.
Note-electric vehicles cannot be charged at this property!
Amenities at Rivergreen Cottage-"Off The Grid"-WALK TO RIVER!! Solar Powered!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Shenandoah, VA
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
It was awesome!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
The little cabin was perfect for our needs! Very cozy with everything that you need. Really enjoyed walking around the property down to the river and sitting on the porch.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
My mom gifted this VRBO to my wife and I as a Babymoon vacation. I was unsure at first, but this ended up being my favorite place to get away from the day to day stress. The place is very cozy and peaceful. Definitely a country setting, which we appreciated.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Apr 2023
Overall, the stay is fine. At the price point, my spouse and I weren’t expecting luxury. We were excited to spend a weekend in Shenandoah Valley, go hiking, enjoy the scenery, and spend time with our dog. The house is located on a back pasture of a large farm. It is very beautiful. The first con for us was finding the entrance to the house. The road to the house goes through the farm on a rough terrain path. One part of the road is very steep, and I would strongly suggest bringing either a truck or SUV with good clearance to be able to make it. A car would likely struggle getting up the path. There is an electric fence around the house, which our dog zapped himself on once. The listing states walk to river, but the path is steep, overgrown, with only an electric fence to hold onto. The interior of the home was nice, but this is not the place for bug-fearers. The porch was covered in spiders. We found a few in the home, as well. On the first morning, my wife found a tick on my pillow inches from my head. There were a few stains on the comforter when we arrived as well. The owner was very responsive, kind and helpful. Overall - we had a good stay but want to let others know of what to expect.
TLDR: Pros - the price and location. The nearby town is lovely. 20 mins to Shenandoah National Park, wineries and brewries. Beautiful landscape. Hot showers.
Cons: Bugs (spiders, ticks), road may be too rough for a sedan, trail to river is steep and overgrown.
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9.6Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
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