Stanley, Virginia
River's Bend Ranch is a guest ranch and event venue owned and operated by the McConnell family for almost 40 years. We sit on over 250 beautiful acres nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the George Washington National Forest. With a half-mile of shoreline on the Shenandoah River, and over 20 bedrooms on-site, RBR offers the perfect setting for family gatherings, weddings & receptions, group retreats, or just a quiet weekend getaway.
On the ranch guests can enjoy fishing, birding, and walking trails, as well as lawn games and our indoor game room. Trail rides along our piece of the Shenandoah's South Fork are available to guests and the general public, and can accommodate any riding ability.
With the quaint town of Luray, its famous Caverns, and the incredible Skyline Drive just a few miles out, RBR offers access to activities for all tastes and ages.
The largest of our cabin suites, the LODGE has three bedrooms and sleeps 8 guests. It features an open-concept layout with a comfortable living area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a dining table for 6. It is the only unit with a washer & dryer, and also features flat-screen cable TV and wifi access. Linens and kitchenware are provided. There are two full baths, with a jacuzzi tub in the master. Rocking chairs on the covered, wrap-around porch are the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and incredible views of the surrounding mountains! Guests will also have access to the shared outdoor common area with fire pits and gas grill - firewood and propane provided.
We loved the Lodge at Rivers Bend Ranch! There's nothing like waking up to seeing horses and longhorns graze in the front lawn. The house was comfortable and had the basics. I do think a few more dishes and glasses would be helpful, as there were less than the number of beds. But overall very happy and grateful for an unforgettable, incredible vacation!
Every morning we enjoyed our coffee on the covered porch looking over the surrounding mountain views and talking to the horses/cows. In the evening we used our fire pit to have Smores and Campfire Banana Boats for dessert. The staff was very accommodating and friendly, the property was comfortable for the 7 of us and the location was perfect! You were close enough to enjoy all that the city offers yet felt like you were miles away from civilization on a western movie set when you returned. Could not have been more relaxing, peaceful or enjoyable and we will most definitely return!!
Stayed here for JMU graduation weekend! Great family space ! Beautiful Mountain Views!
We stayed at this lovely property with our 2 kids (3 and 2 years old). Everybody had a blast. It's close to Luray and many cute restaurants and to numerous family-friendly hiking trails. The property itself had plenty to keep our kids entertained including a great playground and pigs, goats, and chickens to visit. The cabin itself had unbelievable views and was spacious for our family of 4. We can't wait to visit again!
Was a delightful experience Susan was so responsive to any requests. Sadly we had rain all weekend so could no ride or walk the property. But the covered porch was perfect for morning coffee and relaxation on t3be rocking chairs. Views are amazing and loved hearing and seeing the cows and horses
House was great, location amazing, overall very recommended. There were some basic equipment missing though, especially laundry detergent
Wonderful stay, so beautiful and relaxing. We can’t wait to go back!
My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate his birthday. The views were amazing everywhere you looked! It was amazing to be so close to all the animals. The property it just awe inspiring. It’s close to the Shenandoah river for a good hike or some kayaking, and near the Luray caverns, which we were able to check out. They even offer trail rides around the property which was a wonderful experience. Everyone was super nice and helpful as well.
We had a really lovely stay at the Lodge at River's Bend Ranch. The ranch itself is beautiful and we loved watching the horses, cows and deer throughout the day. The house is as pictured and fit our needs for our family of 5 perfectly. I think the only things I would clarify about the house is that it isn't isolated as the picture may make it seem. There is another cabin (or 2 individual cabins sharing 1 building) right next door. This didn't pose a problem, or have any sort of negative effect on our stay, I just wasn't expecting it. Also, to clarify about the grills and the firepit, the description made me think there was a central area for the entire ranch to share these things each night. However, there were 2 grills and multiple firepits (2 solo stoves and 1 traditional firepit) for all 3 cabins on the hill to share. This was a pleasant surprise (just because it made things easier location wise). The Ranch was pretty central to everywhere we wanted to go during our stay. We took several hikes in Shenandoah National Park, kayaked down the Shenandoah River, and took a trail ride with the Ranch one morning. All in all, I would recommend River's Bend Ranch, and the Lodge in particular, to anyone wanting a peaceful visit to the Shenandoah Valley. I could have sat on the porch reading a book, watching the animals, and taking in the scenery for a long time!
The cabin is spacious and comfortable; it was neat waking up and seeing cows and horses outside our windows! What a great weekend.
Your dates are Available!
Total
Includes taxes and fees