Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River
Elkton, Douglas County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River Tucked away, full vacation home located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. 15 mins from National park, 10 mins from Massanutten, 20 mins from JMU. Part of a 70 acre, historic farm est. 1780's. Private river access, with boat landing, and 1/2 mile of bank fishing and wadable water. Walking trails through hay and wild flower fields and along riverbank. F...
Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River Tucked away, full vacation home located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. 15 mins from National park, 10 mins from Massanutten, 20 mins from JMU. Part of a 70 acre, historic farm est. 1780's. Private river access, with boat landing, and 1/2 mile of bank fishing and wadable water. Walking trails through hay and wild flower fields and along riverbank. Family and pet friendly, with spacious backyard, and large firepit. Fully furnished. Hosts live on the farm, and can assist any time.This property is a unique house because it is part of a larger farm that guests have full access too. This house sits on 2 acres of a 72 acre property that dates back to the 1780's. The main house on the property is listed on the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Guests will have access to all of our mowed walking paths, wild flower patches, traditional gardens around main house and river walking paths. Another unique feature of this listing is its access and to 1/2 a mile of privately owned riverbank, and its own secluded river access and picnic location. The South Fork of the Shenandoah river is one of the streams listed in the book “50 places to flyfish before you die”. The Shenandoah is famous for itssmallmouth fishing but it also has a variety of different warmwater species including several species of sunfish, rockbass, catfish, carp, largemouth bassand even muskies.One of the major challenges of wading the upper river is gaining access to wadable water as the river flows mainly through private land. The majority of public access points are at state owned boat landings and arelocated in deeper pools where wading often isn't an option.Our property offers access to over half a mile of private access shoreline that under normal water levels is one of the best wadable sections of water in the upper river. Once you're in the river, it opens the door to well over another 1⁄2 mile of very wadable water.If you're a kayaker , the Island Ford boat ramp is three miles upstream of us and the Elkton landing is four miles downstream. Both of these floats make for a great 1⁄2 day float. For anglers looking for a guided trip, we workclosely with Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, located in Harrisonburg, Va. Not only are they the top flyfishing guide service in Virginia for trout, smallmouth and muskies but they also welcome spin anglers on our river floats. All equipment and tackle are included along with drinks and lunch.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
Outside
- Fire pit
- Kayak / canoe
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Game room
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Location type
- River
- Mountain
- Rural
Nearby activities
- Water tubing
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Winery tours
- Antiquing
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's games
Kitchen
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Firepit
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total
Suitability accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- In the mountains
- On a river
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
- Kayak
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: limit 2 total
- Smoking allowed: Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Elkton
Located in Elkton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Port Republic Museum and Frank Kemper House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Port republic Battle Field and Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center. Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Shenandoah National Park 13 min drive
- Massanutten Water Park 14 min drive
- Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah 15 min drive
- Masanutten Ski Resort 22 min drive
- James Madison University 22 min drive
Getting around
- Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) 30 min drive
Restaurants
- Woodstone Meadows 17 min drive
- Elkton Brewing Company 9 min drive
- Ciro's Italian Eatery 10 min drive
- Virginia BBQ & Pizza 14 min drive
- Goodfellas 8 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shenandoah Vacation Home on the River located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Shenandoah River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Shenandoah National Park and Massanutten Water Park. SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts and Port republic Battle Field are also within 9 miles (15 km).