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Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Shenandoah, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah
  • Place, Luray Caverns
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪70 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.

Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront

Papa Bear invites you to come relax in this beautiful riverfront log cabin, with all the right amenities and a view second to none. Located near the beautiful Skyline Drive and Ski Slopes. Explore the famous Luray Caverns or take a short drive to the home of Thomas Jefferson. Maybe just relax, or fish or read a good book. This cabin will certainly create memories for a lifetime.
Papa Bear's River Cabin is family owned and built by Mr. Ron Hensley and son Tony Hensley. The Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful place and we love to share the area's natural beauty with our guest.
Whether you are looking for the perfect place to go fishing , or simply to enjoy the peaceful view of the Shenandoah River and the awesome views of the surrounding mountains , you will fall in love with Papa Bear's River Cabin !!

Live Well.....Love Much.........Laugh Often-

Papa Bear
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shenandoah River. A hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Shenandoah River and 11 minutes by car from Shenandoah Speedway
This cabin offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cabin.

This Shenandoah cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are counted as guest. 7 is the total #

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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.

Papa Bear's River Cabin- 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, Riverfront Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience. Cabin was warm and inviting. Definitely recommend! Host was easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin and property grounds, loved the hot tub, we'll be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I booked papa bears to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The cabin was absolutely perfect. A little slice of heaven for sure and we already can not wait to come back. The hosts were very attentive and responsive and check in and out was a breeze. Thanks for making our anniversary memories so special. See you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, easy access. great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed at this property with my family, including four children two of whom are babies. The place wasn’t cleaned properly before our arrival. The floors were visibly dirty, and we even found personal items left behind by previous guests, which made us question the hygiene standards right away, including popcorn in the sofa. One of the beds was covered in some kind of sticky residue, which was disgusting. The drywall wasn’t finished and the property was infested with invasive spotted lanternflies. They were everywhere on the porch and kept finding their way inside the house, creating a constant battle to keep them out. During our stay, we lost both power and water, which was incredibly inconvenient with babies in tow who need reliable access to basic essentials. I ended up being late to my best friend’s wedding, and couldn’t be a bridesmaid because of this. Despite this major disruption, we weren’t offered a partial refund. The neighbors were blasting music every single night, until 3 AM. This made it impossible to get a good night’s sleep. One of the checkout requirements was to clean up the property ourselves, which we did thoroughly. But why on earth were we charged a cleaning fee when the place wasn’t even clean when we got there? It seems hypocritical and unfair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Beautiful

I loved that there was no other homes nearby that we could see The cabin was beautiful and so was the river we enjoyed the wildlife all around The caverns were also fun to visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

The house and property exceeded our expectations and our family enjoyed our stay. The bugs were pretty bad near the river but the large catfish catches made it worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway for Thanksgiving

Stayed for Thanksgiving holiday with adult kids who live in VA. Perfect place for families of all ages. House was cozy, clean, well appointed and location on river was fantastic and short drive to Luray. Would definitely stay againd.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W., Spotsylvania, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W., Hendersonville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Papa Bear Cabin

Very nice property. We enjoyed the “bear” theme. The kids enjoyed the firepit for s’mores and exploring the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary a., Paulsboro

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature's Retreat

We Love this home. Everything about this property is peaceful snd inviting. This was our 3rd vacation at Papa Bears and we cannot wait to return! Super clean and comfortable. Communication with the owner was immediate. The daily visits from the deer and turkeys were a plus. A1 rating . We dream about owning a cabin exactly like Papa Bears someday soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cabin

We stayed at this cabin for a few days and had a wonderful time. We loved the large yard and fire pit, and the river is very peaceful and serene. There is a semi-busy road behind the property, but it was not a problem for us. Access to the river is a little difficult as the bank is very high, but it didn't detract from our enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I rented the cabin for a weekend getaway with my friends and this place did not disappoint!! The first thing Hemsley family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C., Fairfax, va

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot on the river

We had a fantastic time enjoying the local hiking and the outdoors. We enjoyed every part of the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin!

Cute cabin! We enjoyed the beautiful views, kids’ toys, hot tub, s'mores at the fire pit, and nearby trails and Luray Caverns. Highly recommended listing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay for a weekend getaway. View of the river was really nice and property was private aside from the road nearby. We enjoyed the fire pit with provided firewood. Everything was clean and beds were comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

The property was beautiful. We really enjoyed our walks along the river. The cabin was so comfortable and clean. We are looking forward to returning again. It was well worth the cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

110% !

This cabin was spot on. Beautiful location, privacy and everything you would need for a relaxing stay. The owners were very friendly in speaking with. I have stayed at numerous rentals in my lifetime but this one..."papa bear cabin" is one that had me and the gang wanting to rent again and again. Thank you sooo much Bonnie n family for the heartfelt feel, cleanliness and all the amenities of your beautiful cabin! We so look forward to booking again with you. 🤗❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location on the water

We had 2 families stay in this cozy cabin for 3 days, it has all the amenities you could ever ask for. Located in a gorgeous private space, with rolling hills, on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. The kids, aged 6 and 12, caught their first fish!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H., Waynesboro, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Week at the Cabin

This is our second visit to this cabin — it was just as wonderful as the first. The cabin is beautiful, stocked with anything you could need. Fishing was great — the bass were biting! We look forward to a 3rd visit in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Beautiful setting and a comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce N., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply the best

Beautiful, well appointed house that was the perfect backdrop for a peaceful long weekend with my family. We shared food, fellowship, fishing, relaxation, some sightseeing all on the comforts of what felt like a home away from home. The owners are extremely nice, helpful and easy to contact. You will not go home at their beautiful cabin. We didn’t and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family and friends vacation

The property is beautiful and the home is just as described in the listing. Perfect size for a group of 6/7.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023