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The Great Escape - Near everything yet off the beaten path

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Shenandoah, VA
  • Luray Caverns
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Massanutten Water Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Endless Caverns
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Great Escape - Near everything yet off the beaten path

Located in the Shenandoah Valley our cabin is located on a quiet street on a 1/2 acre lot. The backyard is fenced for big and small dogs. On the back porch is a nice gas grill. A few steps down is a hot tub. The hot tub is nice especially when returning home from a day of hiking in the Shenandoah National Park which is only 20 minutes away. Inside the home are two bedrooms, each with a king size bed. We furnish wireless internet and satellite TV. I will email you a list of activities that are all close to our cabin. There is something for everyone at The Great Escape.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cabin's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from George Washington National Forest. Features include a water park, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from George Washington National Forest and 10 minutes by car from Shenandoah River
The Great Escape - Near everything yet off the beaten path offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. The Great Escape - Near everything yet off the beaten path also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Shenandoah cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

The Great Escape Shenandoah LLC

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No indoor smoking alllowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $50 dollars per stay covers 2 well behaved dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Max occupancy all times 4 people over 1 year old.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No loud music or parties allowed.
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Great Escape - Near everything yet off the beaten path Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 398 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This property checked all the boxes for our Shenandoah getaway. The cabin is perfectly located, nestled in a quiet neighborhood right at the trail head for The George Washington National Forest. There is a great general store, Kites, right at the beginning of the street, we went there daily for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, muffins, local products, etc. The cabin is a short drive to downtown Luray (we enjoyed Gathering Grounds coffee and walking the Hawksbill Greenway path through town). The Thorton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Forest is a 20 minute drive from Luray and a great starting point to explore the park. The cabin itself is spacious, clean and loaded with amenities (laundry, gas fireplace, 2 bathrooms, outdoor hot tub, gas grill, etc.). We particularly enjoyed having a large fenced in backyard to let our dog out. The owners were prompt and courteous in all correspondence and made booking this stay a breeze. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins' Weekend

This home is simply perfect. Clean, cozy, and charming. Sumptuous beds and linens, the hot tub under the stars, and morning coffee on the porch. It was just what we needed. Our hosts were on top of everything, including my request that the AC be on when we arrived on a hot afternoon. Thanks, Don and Lina
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring getaway

Steps away from National forest and Mountain Views. Quiet neighborhood next to farm. Central location to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott A S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our great escape

My (now!) fiancee and I were celebrating our 10 year dating anniversary and wanted to get away with our two baby bears (Bernese mountain dogs are the best if you didn't know!) for a staycation within a few hours of the DMV. The Great Escape came up in a pet friendly search, (after an already exhaustive search elsewhere) and seemed to check all of the proverbial boxes (and boy, did it). Not only was the property beautiful, well maintained, clean, well stocked, close enough to everything (but far away, too!), and as serene as we could ask for, it was the perfect place for our bears to run around and play (for the 5 minutes they want to) in a safe, fenced in environment!The side quest of this mission, though, was to surprise my girlfriend with an engagement, and all she ever asked for was it to just be us, somewhere quiet and meaningful, with some record of it happening. There are beautiful cherry blossoms in front of the house, which luckily were in bloom, and I was able to propose while (sneakily) video'ing instead of taking pictures. It was a perfect moment, in the perfect setting, and fortunately, even after making her wait 10 years, she said yes!Don and Linda were amazing hosts who provided us, both before and during our stay, plenty of information, local places to visit/see, all of the amenities we could ask for, comfy beds to lay our heads on, and the pet friendliness you won't get from anywhere else. It truly was our great escape, and one of our greatest memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Super nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni L., Avon Lake OHIO

Liked: Cleanliness

Time out

Such a peaceful, beautiful place.We relax, read and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

a great getaway weekend

the property is in a residential area but it was very quiet and also at the edge of the national forest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritika B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway cabin!

I stayed here with my dog for 3 nights and we absolutely loved it! The neighborhood is nice and quiet and the views from the cabin and the street are breathtaking. The cabin is well stocked with everything one could need and the fenced yard was great for my dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saadat P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Shenandoah Stay

We love this Dog friendly place. The adjacent creek walk is near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Place was clean and looked just like the pictures. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay near mountains

Hosts were very responsive and the cabin was more spacious, brighter, and cleaner than we expected from the pictures! Beautiful cabin with lots of pet toys, wipes, etc. Good dining table for boardgames. Our company had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway from NOVA

My family rented this cabin for a weekend away from home - but not so far away. The cabin is clean, well stocked and was easy to relax in!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Such a nice getaway and so very cozy. We spent the weekend here as a getaway following our wedding. It was a quiet area and the layout was great for me with mobility issues and the yard is incredible and a great place for dogs, we had our service animals with us and the amenities they provided for dogs were great too. We will definitely try to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a view!

Lovely cabin with all amenities, and a wonderful view, too. We greatly appreciated the perfectly fenced yard for our dog. We noticed all guests want to return in the house notebook. We do, too! ThankThsnks!youyouyouwonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Perfect Escape

We have stayed in the Great Escape multiple times. It is always clean, comfortable, inviting, and well stocked. The neighborhood is quiet and a short walk to the National Forest. Our dogs have a wonderful time playing and exploring in the large, securely fenced back yard. Communication with the host is great, they are very helpful and responsive. I travel to the area to visit and do family research fairly often. The Great Escape is always my first choice for lodging.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice stay once again

had a great stay again with my 36 yr old daughter and her pup. Bedding is so comfortable and everything is clean and well cared for. Look forward to returning again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce E.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Great Escape Cabin

Very nice place to stay. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain Home Away from Home

We have vacationed at The Great Escape more times than we can count. We keep returning because it is a wonderful cabin. It has everything we need - fully stocked kitchen, very comfortable furnishings, convenient location, etc. It also has some very nice extras including a nice hot tub and a fenced in backyard, which is great for the dog. Don and Lina are excellent hosts and make communication easy. We hope to return yet again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Shenandoah Area

We just got back from our 5 day, 4 night stay in the Great Escape. We loved the cabin. It was super clean and comfortable. We were able to hike in Shenandoah easily from the cabin and experienced the greatest night sky on the back deck every night. The kitchen was a great plus as we cooked breakfast every morning. We highly recommend and are already planning on our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Relaxing

Open concept cabin with beautiful fenced in back yard. Very clean and very cozy. We made dinner almost every night and the kitchen had everything we needed including grilling utensils. We loved the hot tub for relaxing after our hikes and the front porch to sit and chat. The bed was very comfortable and having two bathrooms was super convenient. My husband and I have stayed at many VRBOs and this one is in our top 2. Thank you Don and Lina for a wonderful vacation experience! Susan and Roger
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Fantastic cabin near Shenandoah National Park. Had a great time relaxing in the hot tub and in front of the fire place. Our pup also enjoyed the fully fenced-in backyard. Well-stocked too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C., Dry prong, la

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the county

Very nice property extremely clean and well kept Close to Luray caverns and skyline drive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shenandoah stay

The property was perfect for our stay in the area for a family wedding. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable! Would definitely stay again if in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the home away from home

Enjoyed using your beautiful home while hiking trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024