Secluded Log Cabin, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Adjoins SNP on 4 acres!

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Bear Mountain Retreat is nestled on the side of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Enjoy our newly installed string light set up!

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Amenities
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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5144 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Rileyville, VA

Luray Caverns26 min drive
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park29 min drive
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah36 min drive
Culpeper, VA (QCL-Culpeper Regional)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bear Mountain Retreat is nestled on the side of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 4 secluded acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park. The cabin provides the perfect place to disconnect and enjoy experiences like star gazing by the fire pit and hot tub and listening to the quiet sounds of nature from the screened porch. Located ~1.5 hours from DC and within 30 min of destinations like Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns, Shenandoah River float outfitters, boat launches, wineries, breweries, hiking trails and more!

The space:
Our cabin is a peaceful, secluded, family friendly 2 bedroom 2 bath home with a loft (3rd bedroom) that includes additional sleeping spaces. Both bedrooms come equipped with smart TVs if you want to watch a movie while relaxing in bed.

*Amenities*
• New! Starlink High Speed Satellite Internet
• New! 7 person Hot Tub
• Outdoor Fire Pit with Adirondack Chairs (Firewood provided)
• Indoor Gas Fireplace
• Fully Stocked Kitchen with Coffee and Tea
• High Chair, Pack N Play, Sound Machine, Baby Bath, Misc Toys
• Board Games
• Work Desk
• Hammock and Wooden Glider on the Front Porch
• Gas Grill on Side Deck
• Washer and Dryer
• All linens, and towels provided.
• Cornhole Boards

*Attractions and Destinations*
• 20 min drive to Shenandoah River State Park
• 20 min drive to Downriver Canoe Company
• 20 min drive to Bentonville Public Boat Launch
• 25 min drive to Luray Caverns/Downtown Luray
• 30 min drive to Front Royal entrance to Skyline Drive
• 35 min drive to Luray entrance to Skyline Drive

Guest access:
You will have the entire property to yourself with ample flat outdoor space for activities and exploration. The home adjoins the Shenandoah National Park which you are free to explore.

Other things to note:
The Cabin is located about a mile up a steep single lane gravel road. 4WD or AWD vehicles with reasonable ground clearance strongly recommended and/or required depending on weather conditions. The drive to the cabin is part of the adventure!

There is a chain gate that requires a gate code for guest to access the road up to the cabin. Code will be provided to guests prior to arrival.

Property manager

Betsy and Kevin Moran

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rileyville

Located in Rileyville, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luray Caverns and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rileyville, VA

What's nearby

Luray Caverns - 26 min drive
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 29 min drive
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 36 min drive
Mary's Rock Summit Trailhead - 37 min drive
Skyland - 51 min drive

Restaurants

River Dairy Bar - 18 min drive
Hazard Mill Kitchen - 24 min drive
Po Green's - 15 min drive

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

26 Feb 2024

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

Unplugged

My wife and I decided we need to escape reality for a while, and figured atop a mountain somewhere could be it. This certainly was one of those trips. The Host-Betsy answered my questions, very few details of what we needed, but upon arrival-everything was as advertised. The comfy king bed, tv services (tuned into music). Working Wifi-though not used for work. Relaxing was the key to this adventure for us. We spent hours by the fire-relaxed in the Hot tub, enjoyed it more while the sky opened to a few hours of falling snow. Peacefully quiet. Although there were many places to venture out-we saw no need to. We Thoroughly enjoyed this peace filled adventure, and can't wait for our next opportunity to visit again, and bring family with grandchildren next time. We cannot imagine any visitors nor realizing what a pure gem this place is. Thank you Kevin and Betsy for allowing us to visit, enjoy-Relax and unplug. It's a great feeling knowing places like this exist. This place provides everything under one roof. We cannot express enough how connecting this was for the both of us!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

2 Jan 2024

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

A Slice of Heaven on Earth

Our stay was absolutely amazing. The property was beautiful and very quiet, and the sunsets were incredible. The cabin was perfect. Very clean, organized, well stocked (including a Christmas tree for our stay!), and everything is labeled. The hosts were very communicative and checking in was a breeze. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

4 Dec 2023

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

WOW, just WOW!

My two adult daughters and I did a weekend getaway and for my youngest daughter‘s 35th birthday. Everything was so immaculate that we felt like we were the first renters in this cabin. It was elegantly decorated for the season. Not overdone like other places I have stayed. We enjoyed the comfy beds, cozy blankets in the living room, fire pit and the hot tub. We played some of the games, and there was an abundance of laughter throughout the weekend. The attention to detail was top notch. We wanted for nothing (except to stay longer.) AWD definitely needed to make the climb up to the cabin, but you won’t regret it. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us. We plan to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D., Arlington, VA, USA

16 Oct 2023

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

Amazing Cabin Retreat!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Bear Mountain Retreat. The location is breathtaking, the hot tub and fire pit were amazing, and we even made it out to Sunset Rock a few times. The hosts were super easy to work with, were super responsive, and made sure that our stay was perfect. We will definitely be going back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

26 Sept 2023

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

Valley View

Very nice, the house was well stocked to help you get started or if you forgot an item. Very clean and well kept grounds. We enjoyed wineries as well as the National Park and caverns. Very enjoyable. The Hosts were very receptive and responsive to any of our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Betsy and Kevin Moran

Hi! My name is Elizabeth but you can call be Betsy! I'm a full time mama to two amazing little boys and a wife to a thrill seeking husband with dangerous hobbies! Thankfully I'm also an ER nurse specializing in ER, Trauma, and Pediatrics! We love to hike and spend time outside exploring and finding local spots for food and entertainment while traveling.

Why they chose this property

This cabin is the perfect place to recharge after a hectic week or reconnect with family and friends. Its peaceful and secluded, allowing you to pause the everyday hustle and temporarily forget how close you are to the city. The proximity to the Shenandoah National Park, The Shenandoah River, Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns and numerous other outdoor activities allows for endless exploration. We were drawn to stars, the wildlife, and the serenity and enjoy spending quality time here with our family. There's nothing quite like the quiet you get up on the mountain!

What makes this property unique

Enjoy 4 acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park, a hot tub with the best stargazing, firepit supplied with fire wood that's surrounded by adirondack chairs, a screened in porch with couches and chairs, and comfortable leather recliners beside the indoor gas fireplace. This home has the tranquility you are looking for in a secluded mountain cabin and all of the comforts you are hoping for on a vacation.