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Barney's Retreat- Rustic cabin on the river - now with Starlink!

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A serene lakeside setting with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the water.
A kitchen with a wooden table and bench, a TV mounted above a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
A sign for Barney's Retreat at 14 Lorelei Lane.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a rug.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, sink, and wooden paneling.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shenandoah River

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Luray, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin is on the waterfront. Warehouse Art Gallery and Luray Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caverns Country Club and Shenandoah Vineyards. BB&T Center for the Performing Arts and The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Map
Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Luray Caverns - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 28 min drive - 33.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigfoot Hunt Club Bar - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Shenandoah Stars - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Deerbrone Farm - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Veggie Plate - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Cows go moo - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barney's Retreat- Rustic cabin on the river - now with Starlink! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Barney's Retreat- Rustic cabin on the river - now with Starlink!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barney's Retreat- Rustic cabin on the river - now with Starlink!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barney's Retreat- Rustic cabin on the river - now with Starlink!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barney's Retreat- Rustic cabin on the river - now with Starlink! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Carillon Park and Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River Retreat

The river location is gorgeous. We loved sitting out by the river, enjoying the view and sound of the water over the rocks. The house is rustic but has the essential items you need. We used the charcoal grill and enjoyed our evening meals on the screened in porch. The porch was great after dark when the mosquitos came out! This property is pretty remote so bringing your food and drink with you is advisable. Kitchen was well stocked with essentials including spices and paper products. Very relaxing weekend and we would stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenery is amazing and the cabin had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Patti and their party of 2 took excellent care of the property. Friendly, quiet, and left things in great order. Five stars!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The property offered a real opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Shenandoah River. It was peaceful and picturesque, with everything we needed for our getaway. We can't wait to come back!.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Claudia was a fantastic guest. Respectful, easy to communicate with, and left the property in great condition. Would happily host again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was very peaceful and relaxing.

The property was very clean and homey. It had a beautiful view and the hot tub was amazing . We will definitely be coming back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best place to stay around Shenandoah!

Me and my wife booked this place and it was by far the best place we’ve stayed at. The place was super clean and well maintained ! I loved the fact they had board games and card games for us to enjoy while staying there plus other nice features ! Definitely will be booking in the future when we visit Shenandoah again with no hesitation !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barneys Retreat

A cute little house in the water. Beautiful view and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We had a fantastic and relaxing time at this property. We were able to check in early and were able to relax after a rough day in the clean hot tub! Fantastic communication with the property owners and managers! We had such a great time we have recommended the accommodations to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Taylor was a pleasure to work with. I recommend them and would host them again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very nice location. We really enjoyed the cabin. Extremely relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thanks Kevin! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a great long weekend here. It was everything we wanted and more. Hosts were attentive with any questions. We will definitely be back and stay longer on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic get away

Clean, charming and relaxing! Stocked with all the necessities needed and more. Great location very peaceful My family loved Barney’s retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place right on the river!

My boyfriend and I stayed here last year to celebrate his birthday weekend and we loved it so much we came back this year, so cute and quaint. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property for a Relaxing Trip

Barney's retreat was exactly what I was looking for in my trip. The property offered beautiful views of the water, and enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. The communication was great as well. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great getaway at Barney’s Retreat. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the river and lucked out with fireworks every night. Having easy access to the river even allowed us to get our usually anti-water golden retriever to wade in and she realized she actually enjoys the water!Location is about 20 minutes from downtown Luray and we enjoyed getting to explore with that area had to offer. Would recommend
Scully enjoying the beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again, Claire! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway...

This was our 2nd time staying at Barney's retreat and our 2nd time being completely amazed. The home was clean just as before, and as peaceful as before!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Omar was a pleasure to work with. I recommend them and would host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

south fork

rustic cabin with very small bathroom, but the property more than made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thomas was a pleasure to work with. I recommend them and would host them again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax!

We really enjoyed our stay. Cute, quiet cabin with all the necessary amenities. The river view is perfect and so relaxing. We spent the majority of our stay just floating in the river watching the canoers and kayakers float bye. The cabin is about 20 min from the town with plenty of places to eat and find a drink. The hot tub was great addition to the evening. We visited the caverns on the way out of town, a must see!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful retreat

We had a great long weekend here. It was everything we wanted and more.this place is nice because of the beautiful views. one level and easy access to river. Well equip kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Ghadeer was a great guest, good communication, would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Time to chill in a beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend away

We’ve been coming to Barney’s Retreat for the past few years and will continue to make it part of our yearly vacation. The location couldn’t be better- it’s literally right on the river. The cabin is spacious enough yet still cozy. There’s plenty of spices/ cooking supplies if you need them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just us🙂

Grounds and river were lovely. Cabin could use a little work but it didn't spoil a wonderful week on the Shenandoah. Hot Tub was a great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable, cozy cabin on the river

This cabin is so cute and a perfect stay for a winter getaway or summer escape! It’s very small and cozy but still comfortable with good quality appliances and amenities, and the hot tub is wonderful! The hosts were very communicative and gracious, and the property is located on a lovely private stretch of river while still being close to town! They provided all of the firewood we needed, and the cabin was a very comfortable stay. We will definitely be coming back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2025
Camryn was a great guest, good communication, would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barney's Retreat was great! Although it was winter and cold for our visit, we did get one sunny warmer day and we enjoyed sitting next to the river for a bit and listening to the river go by. The water is so clear! And the views up and down the river were very nice. We also loved the fireplace and hot tub for our winter stay :-) The cabin was very comfortable for me and my husband as well as my mom and dad. We had space to hang out, play some board games, cook dinners, and enjoy each other's company. There is no phone signal for verizon, but the wifi was good enough for us to connect to the internet for any online needs. Barney's Retreat is also close to Luray and we had a fun day exploring a few places around Luray as well! Do recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2026
Stephanie Spissu and their group of 4 were wonderful. Clean, quiet, and great with communication. Highly recommended!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Awesome!

Our stay at Barney's Retreat was nothing short of a PERFECT getaway. The owners have thought of everything their guests would need, including the "big bobber" cooler which got a bunch of use - LOL! We had such a peaceful and relaxing stay. This stretch of the river is perfect for wading in the water while fishing. We hope to return many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

Great location with beautiful views of river. Lots of fun activities! Home had everything you need for the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Cell service was non-existent but you can connect through WiFi for calling.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
Thank you so much! Hope to see you again, Christina! 😊
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring get away

We booked last minute before our trip, looking for a quiet place to get away and relax for our anniversary. Barney’s didn’t disappoint. We booked an additional night! The river was right out our back door and the cabin had everything we needed. We stayed for 5 days and never turned the tv on with so much to do outdoors. We definitely plan on returning.
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