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TV, ping pong, books
TV, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Luray, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪19 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.

Heaven Can Wait River Retreat - with hot tub!

Come and experience your own piece of heaven at Heaven Can Wait River Retreat.

Start your morning on the expansive wraparound porch of the log cabin, sipping coffee and listening to the birds. Spend the afternoon grilling for your group on the outdoor gas grill or gathering around the firepit to share stories and make memories.

If Mother Nature isn’t cooperating, no big deal—Heaven Can Wait River Retreat offers a spacious rec room complete with a ping pong table, a cozy fireplace, and satellite TV, providing fun and comfort no matter the weather.

After a day on the river or exploring the nearby George Washington National Forest, unwind in the large, bubbling hot tub. Here, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Shenandoah River.



Some other things to note about Heaven Can Wait River Retreat:



- Check-in is at 4 pm, and check-out is at 11 am. Early check-in or late check-out may be available, please ask!



- The base rate includes 4 people. Additional guests are an extra fee of $30 per person per night



- Dogs are welcome, but we ask that they only stay in the log cabin and NOT in the pool house. There is a limit of 2, with a pet fee of $100 per dog. The dogs must be over 20 pounds, and we will need a current rabies certificate. Unfortunately, we can't accept cats. Sorry about that!



- There is no trash service in this area. We ask that you please take your trash with you- there is information in the cabin on where to go to take it so that you don't have to take it all the way home with you! Alternatively, housekeeping can remove it for you for a tip of $5 per bag.



- 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!



- Wi-fi is available at the Log Cabin, but due to the satellite provider and the rural area, it may not always be reliable.



- The optional firewood charge of $10/night is for firewood. 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.



- PLEASE NOTE for November - March bookings: During these winter months, a four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is recommended in case of inclement weather.



During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from George Washington National Forest. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Luray cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pet fee $100 per pet. A max of 2 pets and must be OVER 20 lbs. A current rabies certificate must be sent to us once booked.
We supply our own renter agreement and waiver that you must sign after booking.
A $750 security deposit hold will be placed on your credit card the day before your booking, and released 3-4 days after check out.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs are welcome! There is a limit of 2, with a p…

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Heaven's River Retreat Cabin
Heaven's River Retreat Luray
Heaven's River Retreat Cabin Luray
Heaven Can Wait River Retreat with PRIVATE POOL!
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Heaven Can Wait River Retreat - with hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time in Luray. The cabin was clean and the host went above and beyond to make our stay even more memorable. If we go back to luray we will be staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was great! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a secluded getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was great. We enjoyed the yard with the tether ball and playground for the kids, the hot tub was great, the ping pong table was fun for everyone, and we roasted marshmallows over the campfire. The river is literally steps away and made for an easy walk with the dog. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great relaxing get-away for us. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and sitting in the hot tub after a long day in Luray. In the mornings while sitting on the porch we enjoyed watching the deer come into the yard. The home was nicely appointed and clean. The beds were comfortable and the linens were fresh. We enjoyed the wraparound porch with so many rockers and chairs. It was lovely to relax in them while enjoying the scenery. The only "negative" we had was the bathtub could've used a rubber mat because one of our members fell while showering (no injury except for his pride). We didn't have any children with us but the playground, tetherball, and pingpong table would've been instant favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Pros: everything! It was all beautiful! Basement had a bedroom and upstairs had 2! 2 full baths and 2 kitchens! My kids loved it! Nice hottubCons: couldn't get DVD player to work, couldn't figure out the grill and the fireplace was out of order. The gnats and carpenter bees were sooo bad we couldn't go outside! It's also a 30 minute drive to the closet store all on a small back road!all dminute drive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Derwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secluded and beautiful, well kept house, off the beaten path. Great hot tub and easy walk to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah P.

Weekend getaway

Quick weekend trip to the mountains, loved the wrap around porch and being able to walk to see the river, enjoyed relaxing and pretty views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect cabin especially with young kids. Our kids enjoyed the playground, short walk to the river, tetherball and fire pit to make s’mores. Inside was just as fun and comfy with darts and ping pong. We would highly recommend booking this cabin for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right at home getaway

Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great & quiet retreat

Heaven Can Wait was a great place to call home for our trip to the Shenandoah Valley!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and location!

We love hiking in and around Shenandoah National Park. I've stayed in and around Luray several times and this was my favorite place we stayed; would love to go back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

William H.

Almost exceptional.

The only complaint/issue was the bed linens on the bed my daughter and granddaughter used had pet and human hair on the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat

Love it close to river, not much traffic, and middle of nowhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite and off the beaten track

The house was clean, and the best stocked vacation rental we have ever stayed in. Everything worked. it is located down a gravel road so there was very little traffic, back in the country kind of setting but just about 20 min from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what a cabin should be

Great property! A short 2 min walk to the river. Hot tub, fire pit, and big children’s playground. Nice welcome basket and has both K-cup and drip coffee makers. Pet friendly. Definitely get your groceries before coming up — it’s 25 min drive back into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review.

The stay house was great. Although when we first got there, we weren't there but for maybe 30 minutes and the power went out. We had no service and no idea what was going on so we had to drive into town. The helicopters were trimming the trees so the power was intentionally cut off. The hot tub could have been cleaner, there was a film on top of the water and a lot of dirt in it. But besides that, it was a great time! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful location, very clean cabin, everything we expected as advertised. Plan to book here again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain & River delight

We picked this location because it was along the Shenandoah River, and because we wanted a family sized cabin that would also allow dogs. COVID
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

Lovely river setting. House is ideal for families and friends. I went with friends and we were able to relax and enjoy the calmness, but lord for kids to do too. Loved the layout of house and porch, can all hang out or have separate groups, because we know how families are :) hot tub right under porch, and two nice bathrooms. Highly recommend!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

It was on a beautiful and peaceful property. The house was extremely clean. Hot tub well maintained. We enjoyed the fire pit at night. Our family had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jacob G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mediocre and Needs serious repairs

Upon arrival, you are greeted by a deeply rutted driveway which is only acceptable if you have a 4x4 with high ground clearance. It's in desperate need of repair so that standard vehicles can navigate it without having to carefully drive on the side of it. Then you get to the property, which has tiny bedrooms. There is barely enough room for the queen beds and you literally have to shuffle sideways to get in and out of bed. Then there's the water. Very strange smell, and terrible taste, would definitely not drink it. Very glad that we brought our own water because it is definitely not drinkable and I wouldn't prepare any food with it. Hot tub doesn't mention it's another tenth of a mile down the deeply rutted driveway and that over half the jets don't even work. And don't even think about sleeping in. Not a single window has curtains, only very thin blinds, which means whatever time the sun gets up, so will you. Afternoon nap? Nope, not happening with all the bedrooms filled with sunline. And when they said internet might be spotty, what they really meant was that you had 50/50 odds of even being able to load your email. Don't even think about doing a google search. Hope that you have satellite nav for your vehicle, because no way maps will load. Overall extremely disappointing with many areas that need improvement and repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin was wonderful!

Cabin was well stocked with the essentials aiding in less packing for a quick getaway. Upstairs and downstairs can easily be used by separate families if needed as everything is on both levels, kitchen, living space, bathroom, bedroom, fireplace. Only opportunity was the distance to hot tub and river appeared closer than the 0.25 mi walk to both when reviewing on website.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023