Rivergreen Cottage-Off The Grid-WALK TO RIVER!! Solar Powered!

Elkton, Virginia
$121 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay


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!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 275 Sq Ft (26 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Outdoor Smoking Only Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Cynthia

    Submitted Oct 1, 2023

    Stayed Sep 29, 2023

    This tiny, off the grid house is well appointed, the air conditioner worked great (although I only needed it the first night), and the bed was firm and super comfy. Read the directions carefully. If you think you are lost because you are driving through the middle of a cornfield, don’t worry. You’re not. Just keep going. This house is literally in the middle of a cow field and I loved waking up to them grazing just past the fence each morning. Make sure you read the instructions for the composting toilet. It’s not hard. It’s just different than you may be used to. I didn’t use the TV, microwave, or stove because i spent my days at JMU. Even though it’s about 30 minutes from the university, it’s an easy drive and there is a Starbucks just before you get on the highway.

  • Dylan F.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    scot was great and the cabin was very clean and heat worked great aswell. only problem we had was getting up the hill to the cabin in our corolla due to the snow and ice we parked at the bottom of the hill and walked to the cabin . beautiful view of the river and 360 view of mountains!

  • Katie R.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    It was awesome!

  • Matthew S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 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.

  • Leanne L.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 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.

  • Maureen I.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    This little cottage was very clean and cozy. It is far off the road but close to a lot. A great location for Skyline drive. Good eats nearby. I would recommend an SUV, a sedan might bottom out on the road coming in. I gave 4 stars overall because of the latrine.. It is a compost toilet and there is an odor. The flies were bad because of this. Don’t plan to do a lot of cooking. Pots pans utensils were limited. We cooked steaks on the gri and our forks and knives bent trying to cut them. We have bad backs and the bed was very hard. But you are secluded and right on the Shenandoah River. There is a nice area to sit near the water. We drove down because the path is rather treacherous. The price was right and Scot was an attentive and gracious host.

  • Sadie S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this unique place! The house is on a beautiful property and was a short drive to both Shenandoah and Elkton and maybe about 15 minutes from the nearest park entrance. The place is pretty small but was perfect for my boyfriend and I since we were spending most of our time exploring the surrounding area.

  • Christopher P.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2024

    Stayed Apr 4, 2024

    Had the chance to stay here with my teenage son while we toured the caverns in the local area. The host is honestly one of the best I've encountered, providing perfect directions and being super flexible as we had to make some last-minute changes. The property is gorgeous and perfectly separated from the main property, leaving you in the silence of nature and ability to view all of the stars. The proximity of the rover was a bonus and enjoyed by both the humans and our pet dog. Overall, this is one of the absolutely best stays I've had on VRBO and highly recommend it if you're touring the local parks and/or caverns. .

  • Aspen B.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2024

    Stayed Jan 3, 2024

    Perfect little get away spot in the mountains.

  • Taran T.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2023

    Stayed Sep 8, 2023

    Very nice spot to get away. Off grid style with a cute small studio style cabin.

  • Erin M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    The property is in the Shenandoah valley with great views of the mountains. It's a nice solar-powered cabin with everything you need for a stay- grill, small fridge, 2 burner stove, microwave, and wifi. Plenty of chairs for outdoor seating. The owner was very communicative and helpful. I had no issues with the stay and highly recommend staying here for a hiking weekend or to get out of town and enjoy some quiet time. I look forward to staying here again!

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