Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Elkton, VA

Shenandoah National Park
‪17 min drive‬
Massanutten Water Park
‪19 min drive‬
Masanutten Ski Resort
‪24 min drive‬
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Need to get away from the big city? You have found your retreat! So many things to see and do, without the crowd. River Haven Cabin is nestled right on the beautiful Shenandoah River, with a spectacular year round view. The very name River Haven hints to its warm and cozy place on the river. Life at the cabin is very low key, just the place to relax and take it easy while having the full features of a home at your finger tips. Explore the river or the nearby national parks, all at your own pace. River Haven has something to offer for all who visit.

River Haven is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy a local hike or sit back on our large deck and enjoy the river. River Haven offers all the comforts of home with the advantages of being located by the Shenandoah River. Bring a pole and lures and enjoy our abundant small mouth bass or take the canoe and tour the river.

River Haven is situated on the northwestern portion of a 200 acre farm named Rivercrest that dates back to an original land grant from the King of England. The original deed granted hundreds of acres to the Moyer/Taylor family who were also distant relatives of our 12th President of the United States , Zachary Taylor. While the Taylors amassed most of their holdings through many local business dealings of the 1800’s, the fertile soil and incredible waterfront beauty of Rivercrest always interested the last heir Everet to farm and cultivate the rich soil and produce abundant crops. In the 1960’s, Mr. Taylor sold roughly an acre of riverfront property to a local businessman and soon after River Haven was born. The previous owners of River Haven upgraded and maintained the waterfront retreat and decided to share its peace, quiet, and solitude with the rest of those looking for a retreat away from the stresses of modern day life. And, to this day, these qualities make River Haven such a unique and incredible property and it invites you to feel like a part of the infamous Shenandoah River like no other can offer. As the owners of Rivercrest and now River Haven we are pleased that the two are once again joined together and we are anxious to add our touches to River Haven and for our guest to experience the stress and tension leaving as you make your way down past the historic farm that we and Mr. Taylor love and cherish and find your peace, solitude, and enjoyment in all that River Haven has to offer.

The Unique Benefits of this Cabin: Explore the river or the nearby national parks, all at your own pace. River Haven has something to offer for all who visit. River Haven is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy a local hike or sit back on our large deck and enjoy the river. River Haven offers all the comforts of home with the advantages of being located right on the Shenandoah River. Bring a pole and lures and enjoy our abundant small mouth bass or take the canoe and tour the river.

If you plan on bringing your pets (2 pet maximum) please make sure that you select pets when making your reservation. Note that pets other than dogs will need approval before booking.

PLEASE NOTE: The VRBO and/or Home Away App contains our directions to the property, check in instructions and other essential information. We ask that you download and use it. If you are not comfortable using the application we ask that you contact us 7 days before your stay to confirm the directions and other essential check in information.

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Scot

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Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Seniors-only community.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elkton

Located in Elkton, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center and Miller-Kite House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Masanutten Ski Resort and Hawksbill Greenway. Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

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Elkton, VA

What's nearby

Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Shenandoah National Park - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
Massanutten Water Park - 19 min drive - 14.6 km
Masanutten Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 17.1 km
James Madison University - 31 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬11 min drive
‪Mr Garcia's Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬4 min drive
‪Rudy’s Diner - ‬4 min drive
‪Goodfellas - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Riverfront Getaway Directly On The River!! You can't get any closer! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shenandoah River, Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center and Shenandoah Town Hall. George Washington National Forest is 2 mi (3.1 km) away.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Mar 31, 2025

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

Awesome!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay! The place was beautiful, clean, comfortable. Scott was super responsive, any time I reached out with a question.Very happy overall.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Feb 10, 2025

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

relaxation

we had a great relaxing time. we had sunny days and snowy days and the river was peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

jack m.

Nov 4, 2024

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

Shenandoah river chalet

We were very pleased with the rental. It was clean comfortable and secluded which were all the things we were looking for. The large deck overlooking the river was a great place to relax to eat or just enjoy the solitude. The weather was perfect so that made it even more enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Sep 28, 2024

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

Fun in the Fog

Despite the rain and foggy weather, we had a great time here catching up with old friends. A beautiful place to stay and explore the area. A quick drive to Harrisonburg and Luray.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank I.

Aug 11, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

May 19, 2024

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

Wonderful little place

Loved the new AC/Heating units in each bedroom, added some new chairs to the outside deck.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

May 9, 2024

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

A perfect stay

We loved the location. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and had a nice kitchen with enough equipment to cook basically anything. The deck is great. I emjoyed watching all the activity on the water and in the park across the way. The host was thoughful and communicated with us very couteously when it was necessary to remove a tree which had blown down in a storm. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Nov 26, 2023

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

Exceeded Expectations !!!

We just returned from our long Thanksgiving 4 day stay. It was perfect! We loved the cottage and it was so cozy. The views were amazing. We enjoyed the hottub, the canoe, fishing and the outdoor firepit was a big hit on our chili nights. I cant say enough about the host. Scot wad amazing from the time we booked until check-out. He was so helpful and responded to all our questions right away. The only suggestion i would make is to bring a folding table. We brought one and it came in handy for our meals and playing games. This was exactly what we hoped for and it really did exceed our expectations!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

Jul 30, 2023

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

Great Location but needs some updates

The location of this cabin is wonderful and it was very relaxing to stay there. Scot was great, and helped accommodate an early check in. This place could absolutely be 5 star with a few small updates. Some weatherproof deck furniture would definitely be a plus to replace the grungy deck cushions. There were no screens on the windows or sliding door to let the air in which would have been nice on the cooler nights. The trash can has no cover which might seem petty but I really don’t want to look at our food scraps. The toilet, which others have mentioned, needs at least two flushes every time. The kitchen was also a little lacking and we had to buy some mixing bowls. The overall inside could also use a good scrub. This is not meant to be a bad review just a nudge to step it up a notch to make it amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard S., Pasadena,Maryland

Jun 6, 2023

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

Perfect Little Getaway

Clean secluded just a perfect little getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Apr 5, 2023

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

Excellent

One of the best rentals I’ve experience in my 15 years renting along the Shenandoah. Scot was an excellent host. No complaints! Can’t wait to come back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Mar 12, 2023

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

Shenandoah River House

Completely as advertised. convenient to the Park as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Dec 24, 2022

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

Perfect cabin for family

This is the perfect cabin for a family getaway. You can not beat the location right on the water with a dock and canoe. Looking forward to coming back in the warmer months. Scot went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbi T., Virginia Beach

Dec 7, 2022

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

Riverside Getaway

The property was exactly as it is posted. Great place to getaway from it all and just relax. You can spend many hours on the huge deck. Plenty of seating, a grill to cook on or the Hot tub to let all your troubles go. Early morning coffee on the deck was my favorite, listening to the birds as the sun rises. In the evening a glass of wine or your favorite adult beverage on the deck is so peaceful, watching the water flow by and see the occasional boater.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Nov 27, 2022

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

Wonderful getaway!

Property is exactly as described! Clean, well taken care of and nicely decorated! Scot was quick to respond and goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect! I highly recommend a visit! 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Sep 26, 2022

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

Great view right on the river!

Nice location, great decks/dock and firepit. There was a little mud on the walkway to the dock under the house that made it a little slick going to the dock. We had a great time with our 2 dogs enjoying the water and views.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Sep 6, 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

My husband and I rented this property for a weekend getaway and it did not disappoint! You couldn't ask for a better location. Great view of the river, great fishing and an amazing outdoor space. The deck is seriously awesome. Add in the hot tub and the cozy interior and you really couldn't ask for more. The property manager is really great too. Super responsive and he even came and helped us get our car started when we discovered the battery was dead. I can't recommend this lovely cabin enough. We will definitely being going back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

Aug 31, 2022

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

Our stay

Easy experience, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George V.

Apr 4, 2022

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

Down Time

We enjoyed our stay very much! Thinking about coming back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Preston C.

Mar 21, 2022

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

A lovely getaway

We loved staying at River Haven! The location is beautiful and peaceful, we loved that there was no-one around…we could just sit out on the beautiful deck and enjoy the views and the River. My kids loved the canoe and fishing and we enjoyed the hot tub which was ready to go when we arrived! We will definitely be back to River Haven soon! My 18, 16, 13 and 8 year old all enjoyed our stay. We hiked and shopped and enjoyed the older movies at the cabin. There is a train that goes through but it didn’t bother us at all. The driveway is steep but again it didn’t bother us. We also brought our golden doodle and she loved romping around the property. Thank you for a much needed time away….it was just what we needed. Oh, the weather was nice for March! 70’s then 60’s. It only rained one day and we went shopping in Harrisonburg that day.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Doreen S.

Dec 10, 2021

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

River view

Awesome...needs a few fixes. Toilet clogged 5 times. Outdoor grill only lite up in spots. Can see outside around the fireplace...needs to be caulked. The view would have been better if the windows were cleaned. Hardwood floors swept but dirty. Quite relaxing I would visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mary G., Sterling Heights

Sep 28, 2021

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

River place

Communication was great with management company. The scenery was beautiful but the sound of the train was loud and annoying at times especially in the early morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jennie J.

Sep 3, 2021

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

Nice place to stay

It was very nice and clean and comfortable. The only thing, was the steep walkway down and up to the cabin. It was very hard to maneuver with a cane.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howard S., Pasadena,Maryland

Jul 17, 2021

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

Communication with property manager is top of the line Scott is the BEST

We have stayed here quite a few times and each time the place gets better Scott is always updating the property thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Oct 5, 2020

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great weekend at River Haven with family. We spent a lot of time on the river, we brought our own kayaks, but also used the canoe. The fish weren’t biting but we made the best of it. The hot tub was very relaxing sitting on the deck in the mornings and evenings with the crisp fall air. Although the hot tub can only fit 3 adults comfortably. Bring your own fire wood and fishing gear. The only downfall was the lack of plates and dishes stocked in the kitchen, if you are cooking for a large family you will need mixing bowls and storage containers. We know to bring more of our own next time. It’s very secluded, but the train across the river is noisy at times. If we needed anything we just made a short trip to Elkton to stock up on supplies. We also had a hard time finding a tackle shop, so make sure your tackle box is fully stocked. Overall, I would recommend River Haven for a quiet getaway from the hustle & bustle of life.

About the host

Hosted by Scot

Why they chose this property

River Haven is situated on the northwestern portion of a 200 acre farm named Rivercrest that dates back to an original land grant from the King of England. The original deed granted hundreds of acres to the Moyer/Taylor family who were also distant relatives of our 12th President of the United States , Zachary Taylor. While the Taylors amassed most of their holdings through many local business dealings of the 1800’s, the fertile soil and incredible waterfront beauty of Rivercrest always interested the last heir Everet to farm and cultivate the rich soil and produce abundant crops. In the 1960’s, Mr. Taylor sold roughly an acre of riverfront property to a local businessman and soon after River Haven was born. The previous owners of River Haven upgraded and maintained the waterfront retreat and decided to share its peace, quiet, and solitude with the rest of those looking for a retreat away from the stresses of modern day life. And, to this day, these qualities make River Haven such a unique and incredible property and it invites you to feel like a part of the infamous Shenandoah River like no other can offer. As the owners of Rivercrest and now River Haven we are pleased that the two are once again joined together and we are anxious to add our touches to River Haven and for our guest to experience the stress and tension leaving as you make your way down past the historic farm that we and Mr. Taylor love and cherish and find your peace, solitude, and enjoyment in all that River Haven has to offer.

What makes this property unique

A true sense of relief touches you as you rest on the deck and look over the river. Your mind wonders as to who traveled the water ways long before automobiles and you are swept back to a much simpler time.