Cabin

Simple Pleasures at the River

Riverside cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Private kitchen
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4122.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Luray Caverns
  • Place, The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Simple Pleasures at the River

Brand new cabin. Welcome to Simple Pleasures.The perfect place to relax and enjoy nature, with
stunning views of the Shenandoah River and surrounding forest. Conveniently located near town
attractions such as the Luray Caverns or the Shenandoah National Park, the river cabin offers a
relaxing experience combining comfort and the beauty of the great outdoors. Whether you are
outdoorsy, a homebody, a solo traveler, or traveling with an extended family, we’ve got you covered.
Living room:
The cabin is thoughtfully decorated to encourage rest, rejuvenation, and relaxation. When you
step inside, you will be delighted by the rustic feel, yet rest assured knowing you have every
modern convenience. With 2 bedrooms and two full baths, there is plenty of space for everyone to
keep up with daily routines before enjoying the great outdoors, multiple trails, or fishing from
the bank/river. A flat-screen TV with streaming access/Wi-Fi hangs nearby to entertain you. The
open floor plan is designed to keep conversations flowing. Comfortable seating abounds, and in
addition to an air conditioner, ceiling fans spin lazily overhead to keep the room at the perfect
temperature.
Kitchen and Dining:
The fully appointed kitchen is ready to provide for your every culinary need. Stock the fridge with your preferred beverages, cook your favorite meal, and have a candlelit picnic by the river.
Dining is easy here at the Southern Comfort River Cabin. Lay out a sumptuous feast and dine in
style. The kitchen is furnished with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and various small appliances, and, of course, all you need for coffee each morning. Enjoy your meal at the dining table or the spacious patio with a spectacular view of the Shenandoah River. We have a
corkscrew ready for you. Bring the wine, pop the cork, and toast to a fantastic vacation! Game Room: In the evenings or on rainy days, take advantage of our game room. there are numerous board games, a Ms. PacMan machine, a Centipede machine, and even a pool table to pass the time away.
Outdoor Spaces:
Words cannot describe the outdoor experience by the river. Enjoy your morning coffee in a
rocking chair on the fully covered deck while you listen to the water and watch for local wildlife,
deer, wild turkeys, owls, and the occasional black bear!
Enjoy our private river lot in warmer weather; bring bathing suits, tubes, fishing poles, or a
kayak and glide down the river. (Tubes and fishing poles are available.) Or you may just want to sit by the firepit, relax and enjoy the view of the river.
With all the natural wonder that the river cabin offers, you might never want to leave your cottage. But if you do, take a short trip to Luray and enjoy everything the town offers, from charming local eateries to grocery shopping and entertainment.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash any dishes you use
Put trash in can on back porch
Put key back in lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Luray, VA

What's nearby

  • Luray Caverns - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Massanutten Storybook Trail - 18 min drive - 12.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dominico's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Broad Porch Luray - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Castle Vineyards - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Pleasures at the River pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Simple Pleasures at the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Pleasures at the River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simple Pleasures at the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Shenandoah River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Luray Caverns and George Washington National Forest. Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital and Belle Brown Northcott Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dixie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful, very clean and well stocked. Excellent communication with the host. Great location, felt secluded, but quick access to town for shopping and dining. The hot tub was very clean and the game room was a great bonus. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Amazing location

My wife and I had an amazing stay.the view of the river from the porch was very relaxing. We cooked our own food and just enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Very quiet location on the River. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and communication. The owners take great care of this cabin! Perfect river Rejuvenation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on the river. It was so quiet , relaxing and everything was so clean. Unfortunately we didn't get to use the hot tub since we forgot our suits. We checked out Fort Valley Ranch for Horse back riding and the Haunted House as we were there for Halloween.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Family visit

House amazing. Clean and comfortable with everything you need. River access limited but beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Great river view

The house was exactly as described, clean and comfortable. Great response time from host and no issues at all with the rental. Thank you Jan for sharing your beautiful home!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

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

Excellent experience

Simple Pleasures is the perfect getaway! It far exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Great weekend get away!

The owner was fantastic to deal with. The property was very clean and exactly as described. The surrounding area was awesome. Our boys even enjoyed some time fishing along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved sitting on the porch rocking chairs watching and listening to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J L.

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

Perfection at Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures cabin could not have been named any better! Everything is top notch and comfortable. The pool table was great, as was the vintage arcade games! We watched otters, deer, blue heron, redtails and more from the porch. Hard to leave this place! The owners are great at communicating and could not be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

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

Perfect getaway to Luray!

Simple Pleasures is the perfect cabin - on the river, short drive to town, well-stocked with both essentials and fun entertainment options (I mean, Ms. Pac-Man?! How great is that?!) Jan was an excellent host, checking to make sure we made it alright, ensuring that there were plenty of travel brochures and recommendations for eating and sightseeing in town, and she gave very clear directions on checking out (which was super easy). We highly recommend Simple Pleasures for a couple or small group for their stay in Luray!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Great Cabin!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Simple Pleasures at the River Cabin! The owners were incredibly helpful and responsive, providing excellent tips on local attractions. We will definitely be returning in the future. Each morning and evening, we were delighted to spot deer around the cabin—on our first evening alone, we counted 93 deer while driving to an overlook Jan recommended! The river offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and there are plenty of other activities nearby, including Skyline Drive and Luray Caverns. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host , Jan, was fantastic. Very responsive to any questions we had. The cabin was beautiful and VERY clean. We had everything we needed as far as amenities. Beds and furniture were very comfortable! We had beautiful views of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin feels brand new. The beds were comfortable. Extremely clean. We spent majority of our time on the front porch watching the water and enjoying the warm fall days and evenings. Kitchen was well equipped for making meals. Game room was a fun touch. Hot tub was clean and warm. Luray Caverns were nearby. Food Lion and Walmart were accessible for anything you may need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was beautiful-extremely clean. Decorations were stunning. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest cabin ever! Its so simple yet had everything you could need including tubes, fishing poles, arcade games, pool table and a hot tub. The place was spotless and honestly i said numerous times "i could live here". Thank you so much for sharing your piece of comfort and relaxation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely amazing very Quiet great spot on the river awesome fire pit the entire place was just amazing. With the sound of cows mooing in the morning it was just great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell O.

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

Quiet Visit

Everything was in working order. Lots of room on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house everything you need would stay there again. I would give a 10/10 if I had to just pick a few items...a dishwasher would be nice, and maybe a queen beds because the rooms are big enough. But everything was great they really thought of everything from the firewood, to camping chairs, to fishing rods, etc. WONDERFUL!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah o.

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

Excellent

The property was gorgeous. The cabin was perfect ,beds were comfortable and location to Shenandoah National Park was the best !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Great Experience!

My buddy and I brought our 2 sons (12 & 13) to the cabin and had an awesome time. Everything as advertised, house was new and super clean, fishing was great, property had everything you need. Luray was close enough to get what you need but the cabin was isolated enough so you felt you were deep in the woods. Appreciate the work the owners put in to make sure we had a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

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

By the River

Fishing, floating and relaxing, everything I wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Lovely weekend

This property was perfect for our weekend away. The property owner is so responsive and helpful. We had no issues at all. Super clean and comfy property. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

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

Amazing stay

My husband and I stayed here for our 20th anniversary. It was a great cabin, very peaceful and quite area. Loved the game room when we got bored enough to need something to do but didnt want to go out! Close enough to town without being in town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jan David Vile

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A lifetime resident of the area, I have been blessed to live in such a beautiful area. Hiking in the mountains, and spending time on the river are some of the activities my wife and I enjoy. We are always happy to share some of this information with our guests to help make a more enjoyable experience.

What makes this property unique

One of the things I like most about the cabin, is you're on the river, but not far from town, Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park and many other local attractions.

Languages:

English

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