Fish Trap cabin on the Shenandoah River

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Look how close to the river the cabin & firepit are! Truly relaxing experience!

Push the canoes right out into the river (hop in first!)

Full kitchen with dishwasher. Most of the cooking supplies you'll need is here.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Luray, VA

Luray Caverns
‪25 min drive‬
Massanutten Storybook Trail
‪25 min drive‬
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
‪26 min drive‬
Front Royal, VA (FRR-Front Royal - Warren County)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Fish Trap is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway! You can relax and chat with friends in the screened-in porch or roast marshmallows around the fire pit between the river and the cabin. Stacked, dried firewood is available for you to use for a small fee. Inside, you'll find a fully-equipped kitchen that flows into the dining area and living room complete with satellite and cable TV and gas fireplace. Rest up from a day of enjoying the great outdoors in one of the three comfortable bedrooms or in a chair on the large deck overlooking the river. The cabin also features wood flooring and trim, and tile floors in the modern, fully-furnished bathrooms. Outside, there's a gas grill for grilling hamburgers, a huge open yard and private river access for the vacation of your dreams!

FAQ / Cabin Rules:

Check-in 4:00 PM Check-out 11:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE: The optional firewood charge of $15/night is for firewood for the outdoor fire pit. (The indoor fireplace at this property is gas.) If you don't think you will use the firewood or would like to bring your own, please let us know! We are more than happy to refund that to you.

Also please note: No parties, events, or gatherings of guests that are not included in the reservation are allowed at Fish Trap.

The base rate includes 4 people. Additional guests are extra, $40 per person per night - please read the itemized charges carefully and make sure to make your reservation for the correct number of guests that will be staying. Thank you!

Pet Fee- $100 per dog ( max 2 dogs) - No Cats

Please take your trash with you. There is dumpster access at the Shenandoah River Outfitters (less than a mile from the property). The house manager can take them for a tip of $5 per bag, if you would prefer.

There is a separate security deposit required for this property. Please feel free to ask us if you have any questions about it- we are happy to answer them!

Property manager

Katy & Laura from Shenandoah Rentals (ShenRent com)

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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 (limit 2 total)

$65 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All guests must fill out contact form and sign our renter agreement after booking. We can provide a copy prior to booking if requested.

Event fees (wedding, etc) are not included and must be paid separately. Pets must be approved according to type and number. Multiple pets additional.

A security deposit hold (typically for $500) will be applied to the card on file a day before arrival. Larger properties may be more.

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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Luray

Located in Luray, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Edinburg Mill Museum and Meems Bottom Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caverns Country Club and Hawksbill Greenway. The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park are also worth visiting.

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Luray, VA

What's nearby

The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 22 min drive - 15.4 km
Luray Caverns - 25 min drive - 14.8 km
Massanutten Storybook Trail - 25 min drive - 17.7 km
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
Thorton Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 33 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hardee's - ‬22 min drive
‪Dominico Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria - ‬25 min drive
‪Broad Porch Coffee - ‬24 min drive
‪Gathering Grounds - ‬24 min drive
‪Garden Maze - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish Trap cabin on the Shenandoah River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fish Trap cabin on the Shenandoah River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish Trap cabin on the Shenandoah River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fish Trap cabin on the Shenandoah River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Luray Caverns and Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

16 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful Property, Ideal Location

Our family spent a long weekend at Fish Trap and couldn’t have had a better time. The location is ideal and the property is well maintained, extra clean and very comfortable. We loved the fire pit and hot tub, took the canoe out for a try, and spent a morning fishing at Bealers Ferry Pond, which is a few minutes away. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

16 Sept 2024

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

always a blast

We love the fish trap - this place is top notch!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

25 July 2024

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

Always love this place

We stay here a few times each year. Cant say enough good things

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

2 Sept 2024

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

Awesome house and location!

Exactly as advertised!! Will definitely book again. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

31 July 2024

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

Perfect

It was a perfect for our quick family get away to celebrate my mom’s birthday. The view is amazing. Would recommend bringing your own bed pillows if your picky 😜

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

26 July 2024

Birdwatchers Paradise

My three sisters and our sister-in-law enjoyed a long weekend at beautiful fish trap cabin. My sister-in-law is a bird watcher and we could not believe how many birds we saw in the yard and near the river. This picturesque cabin was the perfect place to stay and relax and go into Shenandoah national park and enjoy each other‘s company with plenty of space to spread out and do art and cook and relax. Cabin was very clean. The Wi-Fi is rather sketchy and so do not expect the ability to stream any movies but perfect for enjoying the company of family or friends.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

1 Apr 2024

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

Relaxing by the river

Can't say enough good things about this property. Enough space for everyone. Nice large deck with screened in table. Nice large lawn for games and fire pit. And of course, right on the river. We will absolutely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

7 June 2023

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

Getaway

This place is always anazing, caught plebty of fish and had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ron R.

25 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Accurate Description..BUT

Overall the property is as described, however the cleanliness needs a bit of work. Spider webs all inside the house , dust so thick in some places we could write our names . The hot tub water had a green hue and obvious dirt in the bottom . Grill was left dirty from prior use , canoes and life jackets had obviously not been cleaned in a very long time .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy A.

14 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful house and property on the river

We had a wonderful time and we’ll hopefully be back sometime.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Man P.

16 Apr 2025

Nice getway for my little family of 4, only one complaint was hot tub

This place was nice, clean and spacious for us. We didn't arrive until 11pm, and followed the GPS instructions that the owner emailed with our Agreement. The directions took us up a hill to a vacant lot that was private property! It was like a scene out of a horror movie, like wrong turn! However we eventually found the property and was glad someone had came by to start the hot tub, but they left the keys on the door, and left the lights in the storage room on, making us think someone was in the house, but nobody. After we unpacked and settled in, it was cozy. Couldn't get the gas fireplace to start so we waited until morning to call Kevin, our maintenance help who directed us how to use it, he was great! In the morning the house was beautiful. Didn't look as dark and creepy as it did a night time. I think if they put up some stringed lights around the deck it would make the home feel cozier. Firepit/river was in close proximity, large ground if you have pets that like to run around, but we have little kids so didn't use a lot of outdoor space. Also too cold to use canoe, but would've been fun for kids since we did do some fishing, but caught nothing. Kids were too afraid to sleep apart from us so we all huddled in one bedroom. Only one bad thing is the hot tub took forever to heat up. It actually never did, we had to boil water to get some warmth in there. It wasn't until the end of our second night that we finally were able to use it. By then it was already close to check, so we did to use it one last time, so by the 3rd day it was finally hot. The water felt oily and a bit grimy. Likely well water, so its expected. Jets didn't work in hot tub, jets in the tub in the house also did not work. Kids would've loved it. Overall, our stay was pleasant. The house is fully equipped with all your kitchen needs, extra blankets, and sleeping/lounging gear. We also found a HUGE spider in the laundry room, about the palm size of my 4 yr old. Kids loved it but freaked out at the same time. We made good memories. I would recommend staying here. Home has starter package for all your needs, laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, napkins, etc. Everything I packed, I took back home, so just FYI, to lighten your load, they do have the necessities to start you off. We didn't stay long and had little ones so didn't use much. Just once trash bag too. Also took our trash home to trash. Also, one last bit, the firewood is about 150 yards from the firepit so expect to get your steps in! Enjoy if you plan to stay at Fish Trap.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

21 Oct 2017

Relaxing Getaway!

Cabin was well maintained and very comfortable. Nicely situated close to Luray and next to the Shenandoah river in a relaxing setting with all of the amenities you could ask for. We've stayed at two cabins at this location and are planning another visit to a third cabin in November. Thoroughly enjoy the area and can't wait for our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

10 Apr 2024

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

Peaceful Spring break

Our family had a wonderful time at this cute little cabin. The property was beautiful and the communication throughout our stay was stellar. We fished a lot, explored the Luray caverns, fish, some more, add quality family time and just enjoy the beauty. Really all positive things to say. The only thing that took getting used to was the soft water in the house and the hot tub. It was very strange for us and we wish the fish were biting a bit more other than that. It was an amazing day. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Marcia and Oney S.

28 June 2024

Family Memories and River Fun

Our extended family (6 adults and 3 grandchildren) had a wonderful experience staying in Fish Trap and Green Castle cabins for a 3-night stay (6/20 to 6/22). The cabins were clean and well equipped for kitchen and grilling needs. The outdoor temperatures were high and the AC for both cabins kept everyone very comfortable. We enjoyed driving the short distance (1 mile) for a raft/tubing outing with Shenandoah River Outfitters - where we spent 4 hours - enjoying a gentle glide on the river with beautiful scenery - our 2 older grandchildren especially enjoyed swimming in the river (with life jackets). River access from both cabins is a bit steep - but once in the river, it was very enjoyable to wade and to fish. Our grandson caught his very first fish in front of Green Castle cabin - a moment he (and all of us) will remember with fondness forever! Communication with Laura about both cabins was very easy. For example, she processed our refund for not using fire wood very promptly. All in all, just a wonderful family experience - we highly recommend both cabins and the management team at Shenandoah Rentals.

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10/10 Excellent

Marcia and Oney S.

28 June 2024

Family

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

8 Dec 2021

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

family vacation

we absolutely enjoyed our vacation and the house. We had plenty of room. Only one issue (which we did not report) was that we could not get the upstairs bathroom water in the tub/shower to get hot, lukewarm at best. We all had to use the downstairs bathroom. Other than that it was perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

11 July 2023

Awesome Fall Family Get Away!

We truly enjoyed our time spent at the Fish Trap, as a family we try to get away from the hustle and bustle a few times a year and take time to enjoy each other. We rented several cabins in the area and especially enjoyed Fish Trap as it was right nest door to another rental that we had also rented. Our families could walk to each other's vacation homes and therefore share the campfire pit and extra quality time together. We didn't plan on sight seeing on this trip but we did venture into Luray Caverns for an afternoon. We enjoyed our time just hanging out together and along the river. The home was very well laid out and very convenient for our family. It was very clean and enjoyable. We used the grill and enjoyed the outdoor dining. We are hoping to go back next year.

8/10 Good

Tina W.

4 Jan 2022

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

Nice quiet weekend

We had a very quiet weekend in the mountains to bring in the New Year. The house was clean and quaint as advertised . I think generally we received what we expected. Cell service was better than we feared. Opportunities for this rental would be more comfortable beds, and a better stocked kitchen. There were limited pots and pans and no can opener we could find which was a bit of a bummer when trying cook a meal with more than one dish.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola F.

6 Apr 2020

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

Lovely stay at a lovely cabin

My boyfriend and I had the most fantastic stay at Fish Trap cabin. Directions to the house were spot on and got us there with no problems. On arrival the house and grounds were immaculate. I think this is the most clean and well equipped rental we have ever stayed at, which given the current pandemic I hope will reassure on the cleanliness front, we really could not fault it. The view of the river from the deck and fire pit were just lovely, my boyfriend actually proposed to me whilst we sat by the fire in the early evening watching the river flow by! :) The location of the house is great for some local hiking and sight seeing, we visited the Luray Caverns which I would highly recommend. The only slight negative on the property is that you are close to a neighboring cabin, which could be annoying if your neighboring guests are partying, but on our visit we had neighbors for one night and barely knew they were there. Lastly, the communication with Shenandoah Rentals was fantastic, they were quick to respond to any question we had and I would not hesitate to use them again. Thank you for making a special weekend so perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A.

2 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith B.

9 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful property!!

Had a wonderful time, cabin is beautiful! Will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

19 Aug 2022

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

This place is always awesome

Stayed here several times and there's a reason we come back.... awesome location & property

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

20 July 2022

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

Relaxing

Had a wonderful time with family. The place was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

KEITH M.

29 June 2022

Amazing Cabin to Relax and Unplug!

Our 2nd year coming here and gets better each time! Gorgeous house on the perfect piece of property. Backs right up to the river which makes for an amazing backdrop of the huge fire pit. Can’t wait to go again this summer and then next winter!!! Highly recommend it if you are looking for a place to just unplug and relax.

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