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Pool
TV, ping pong, books
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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

Heaven Can Wait River Retreat - now with Starlink

Come and experience your own piece of heaven at Heaven Can Wait River Retreat—a rare Shenandoah River property offering a private pool and two separate homes for the perfect balance of privacy and togetherness.

The property includes a charming log cabin and a light-filled pool house, together accommodating up to 10 guests, making it ideal for families or groups traveling together. The main cabin features a large yard and playground area perfect for kids to enjoy while adults relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.

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 gather around the fire pit to share stories and make memories. Kids can splash in the pool while adults unwind at the tiki bar.

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, cozy fireplace, and satellite TV at the main cabin, 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.

The main cabin also features newly installed Starlink WiFi for improved internet service during your stay.



📌 Good to Know

• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 11 AM (early/late may be available—just ask)

• Pool is available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

• **WiFi available at the main house only (no WiFi at the pool house)**

• ~5-minute walk between the log cabin and pool/river area

• Base rate includes 4 guests; additional guests are $30 per person, per night

• Dog-friendly (main house only): max 2 dogs, $100 per dog, over 20 lbs with rabies certificate (no cats)

• No trash service—disposal info provided, or housekeeping can assist for $5 per bag

• Separate security deposit required (feel free to ask for details)

• November–March: 4WD/AWD recommended in inclement weather



During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shenandoah River. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • 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
  • Private pool

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
  • Kitchenette
  • 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
  • On the waterfront

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

$100 per pet (main cabin only), max 2 dogs over 20 lbs. No pets in pool house. Rabies certificate required after booking.
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 - now with Starlink Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay, wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a secluded getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We decided at the last minute to get away for Christmas. Everything went smoothly. The wrap around porch is what sold us to pick this location. It did not disappoint. Kitchen was equipped for our holiday cooking. As advertised, WiFi is minimal. We found if you take the short walk to the river you can get what you need. We were able to get Netflix on our phones to watch Christmas Day football. We saw some wildlife on the gravel road, Billy goats, wild turkeys.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Savannah P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edna J.

Relaxing and peaceful get away

Great place to relax grandkids enjoyed the playground and hot tub ping pong is always a hit for them enjoyed watching movies at night by the fireplace and we even got to see snow falling being from Florida that was a great experience for them Would love to come back during summer time to enjoy the river and other activities
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell S D.

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

Right at home getaway

Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

Amazing place to stay!

This place is beautiful! Perfect location if you like secluded but not too far away from things. About 45 minutes from Shenandoah which wasn’t bad at all. Shenandoah rentals were fantastic to deal with. Any questions I had were quickly responded to. The river was beautiful to walk down to. Definitely would stay there again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Great getaway!

Had a great time at Heaven Can Wait. Cabin was very clean and wrap around deck was awesome. Off the beaten path but less the 30 minutes from shopping. Shenandoah river was crystal clear and good fishing. Firepit at night was great! More than enough room for 6 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Northern VA. getaway

This was a beautiful cabin that is very remote ( it was about 14mi off the main highway, which about 6mi of the drive was on a gravel road, which was my only complaint) We needed to go back out twice while we were there and the gravel part of the road was not enjoyable. The cabin was very clean inside but could have used a wash down on the outside. The porch and hot tub area was pretty dirty.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Great getaway

Located along the river, the facility has everything you need to rest, relax and enjoy the summer with a dip in the pool. The wrap around porch with an enclosed gas grill is great for viewing the spectacular sunsets and surrounding mountain. We met here for a family get together with our sons and their children and all had a good time particularly since it had been quite a while we all could get together. Highly recommend this place and the rental staff is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

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