Dog Friendly Cabin near River on Nearly 5 acres w/Strong WiFi + Robust Amenities

We arrived and found out the beds were dirty. I messaged the host about the incident, and the response was prolonged. After 30 minutes, they told me they were trying to understand the issue. It was already 10 pm, and I decided to leave the property with my family and go to a hotel. Vrbo and Expedia have told me that only on case of life danger I would have right to get a refund. Very bad experience

My stay here amounted to 3 days - 2 nights. It is a lovely cabin and the location is quiet and perfect to just relax. I am going to get into different points and hopefully this will help you with your choice. Location There is the one street to get onto the property and both have a pretty decent incline. We were in a truck so we didnt have an issue. The street is dirt with loose gravel over top so be careful. The river is about a 1/4 mile away. It is not a bad walk at all but remember the hill to the cabin is a bit steep so of you walk i suggest sneakers with good traction or hiking footwear. The river is gorgeous and has little trails you can walk beside it. Outside the cabin There is a back patio where you can use the firepit with some lounge chairs. There is a small electric grill on the patio. Im not sure if it works because i did not use it. It needed to be cleaned and i was going to clean it. Inside the cabin Beautiful and very comfortable (even the beds). The windows do not have curtains so there is no privacy if thats what you are looking for. That didnt bother me much. The two bedrooms do have curtains to cover the sliding doors that lead to the patio from each room. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, plates, cups, utensils etc. Just wash what you use before you start using it. Some stuff was a little dirty. I had to clean the bathroom it was a bit dirty and im a clean freak. So, i would bring some stuff to clean. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay.

Nice cozy cabin, Location was good, very quiet,

This place has all of the essentials! Literally all of it!!

First of all, communication with the host was excellent. She was very informative and helpful.Let me say that this place was AMAZING!! I booked last minute for a birthday/ proposal trip and i couldn't have been more impressed. The pictures do not do it justice. The cabin was clean and had literally everything we needed. The fireplace is beautiful and was perfect to set the mood. We only stayed one night, but this is a place that we could stay for days. The road up was bumpy and has lots of pot holes as others have mentioned, but it wasn't a struggle and we accessed the property easily. Firewood was also provided for a 10 fee. Fire pit was located right outside the bedrooms. Games, puzzles, and movies are provided, with a smart TV for streaming. Only downside... especially for someone with allergies is the pet hair. It's clear from the hair on the rug and blanket in the living room that animals were present. The place is advertised as pet friendly so I'm not turned off by the fact that the animals were there. I just wish the remnants were cleaned up a little better. This is a very peaceful and secluded location with a creek that you can hear nearby. Great views are a short drive away and the town of Luray is a really cute town to explore. All in all, this trip exceeded my expectations... and I'm now engaged!!!Will definitely stay here again.

Clean, secluded, , well equipped, comfortable, convenient, and host contact was easy and effective

Very nice place and very well set up and welcoming.

Very large yard for our dogs to run & play. Convenient firewood available on site (for a fee). Provided great board games to keep us entertained. Very comfortable stay!

Chimney was alittle smoky.driveway was difficult without all wheel drive.great place

Very cozy cabin and well organized home

Host was easy to communicate with and fast to respond.

The cabin and owner were very nice. The stone fireplace was beautiful. It was the perfect size for what we needed and our puppy loved playing in the yard. We were forewarned about the bugs and they were certainly abundant. The stink bugs crawled under the door and let themselves in day and night. Not a problem for us but you should know they are impossible to keep out. My only complaint would be that I was disappointed that I couldn't get my car (I have a convertible) in the yard. The road up to the cabin was hard packed and filled with terrible, deep potholes. Once we got to the driveway, it was impossible to get the car over the threshold because it turned to loose gravel with a pothole so deep the car almost got stuck. I had to park across the street under trees and was worried the whole time a walnut (or whatever the nuts are falling from the trees) would go through my softtop. If you dont mind the bugs and drive a truck, this is a great location. The owner responds quickly to your requests.

Very relaxing and quiet. Nice getaway.

was very enjoyable and had our fur babies all they needed .

Check in was easy and I loved that they used my last four of my phone as the door code- made it easy to remember!

We had a great stay! The place was very clean, the back deck was such a great added bonus.. had a good selection of movies and games. 4 wheel drive is advisable. Very comfy!!

Really enjoyed our stay, though I wish I had brought my dog! Short girls' trip with my bestie. The property was easy to find, was very clean, and had literally everything we needed for our short stay - exactly as advertised. Comfy beds, fluffy towels, well equipped kitchen, and the porch was lovely in the evening. Not too far from the Shenandoah park entrance. Other than an hour or 2 of iffy WiFi (probably weather related) everything went great. Would happily return!

Family and I loved our stay at Whistling Woods Retreat! Relax by the fire and take in the blue ridge mountains! Short drive to luray and Shenandoah national park. Tons of games and places to explore on the property for the kids. Definitely Recommend !

Very nice property out in the wilderness. I would stay here again when I’m in the area.

A cute cozy cabin equipped with all the kitchen necessities for home cooked meals while on vacation.

Wonderful property and greats views

Cabin was very welcoming, inviting and made very relaxing. Owner made everything we needed right in reach. We enjoyed the fireplace while playing the games that were provided. Wwodefinitely

Accurate description, great amenities, cozy stay!

Wow! This property sits in the most perfect spot! Breathtaking views everywhere you turn! The cabin was very clean and we appreciated the nice gestures from the host. The cabin was perfect for our little family. The pup loved the window in front of the cabin so she could watch her “squirrel TV”… simply beautiful… we had the best time and we will definitely come back! Jessica was very prompt in responding and very knowledgable about the things to do in and around the area.

The house was 100% up to par with the photos and description of the listing. The house was clean and exactly the cozy getaway we were looking for. As stated on the listing there are two motion sensing camera on either side of the house. These cameras trigger floodlights. Most windows on the house don't have blinds. The sensor at the front of the house must have been bugged or set up improperly because it was triggered every 15 minutes or so with absolutely no discernable reason. No animals to be seen, and I doubt it was wind/leaves because the floodlight on the other side of the house basically never went off. I wouldn't have expected that to be an issue except that all throughout the night the main bedroom was partially filled with the light of the floodlight. There wasn't really a way to block the light from coming in the high window with no blinds. We knew that it was likely mistakenly triggering throughout the night but it can definitely be unnerving when you're staying in a remote mountaintop cabin and the motion sensor floodlight goes off 5 times every hour. This did affect my sleep. If we stayed more than one night I definitely would've had the host out to check the light. The house was in top condition otherwise and we really did enjoy our stay.

Had an amazing time! Cabin was amazing & cozy. Loved the fireplace & atmosphere. Very accommodating & comfortable & nice & secluded. Very private.

Place was clean and just like the pics. Me and my dog Boomer needed a few days of fishing, relaxing and hiking and got just that. Fire pit in back was just what the doctor ordered. Will definitely be back and thank you for the hospitality;)

Nice relaxing time.

It was a nice quick trip out of town. Closely located to hiking, river and wine. What else could you ask for.

We had a fantastic time at the cabin. Definitely need a car with hug clearances to get to the cabin safely but once there all you need awaits you. Clearly marked amenities and privacy to enjoy nature as a family. The board games and puzzles and s’mores were excellent touches.

Such a nice place! Clean, charming and nice views. Will definitely stay again!

My older kids and I enjoyed the comforts of the cabin after spending our days hiking, canoeing, exploring the Caverns and surrounding towns. The drive into town felt a little long at times, but it was beautiful and worth it to have the privacy and quiet.

The cabin was perfect place to get away from the city life. I will definitely come back

It was nice, was really to tired from tubing all day to enjoy the house.