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Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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luray, VA
  • Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital
    8 min drive
  • The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns
    8 min drive
  • Car and Carriage Caravan Museum
    8 min drive
  • Front Royal, VA (FRR-Front Royal - Warren County)
    40 min drive

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About the area

Luray

On river.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Shenandoah River and 3 miles (5 km) of George Washington National Forest. Luray Caverns and Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns - 8 min drive
  • Luray Caverns - 9 min drive
  • Dukes of Hazzard Museum - 12 min drive
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 13 min drive
  • Massanutten Storybook Trail - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dominico Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flotzies Soft Serve - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Welcome to our home! For the first time, this National Registry of Historic Places property is being opened for public use. From a pre-Revolutionary War fort, to the current modern renovations, to the blue prints of what is sure to become an oasis for getaways and events; this is not your typical weekend retreat on the river! This is an opportunity to support a historic treasure…while having a great time in a beautiful place! The Heiston-Strickler House, also referred to as “The Old Stone House”, began its’ life as an underground, stone fort with tunnel access to the Shenandoah River sometime in the early to mid-1700’s. In 1790, a two-story, stone structure was completed overtop the fort. Over the centuries, the property has had many facelifts. Wooden additions and out-buildings have been built, torn down and rebuilt. The tunnel has been flooded out and caved in. Thousands of acres of the original farmland have been divided off, sold, and rumor has it…some has been gambled away! All the while, the stone house itself has remained in the family of the original founder, Colonel Daniel Strickler. Paintings in the living room depict the house in varying stages over the last 200 years! In 2006, the current owners began one of the most thorough renovations the house has ever had! The interior was completely gutted to bare walls and dirt floor! The collapsing fort cellar was dug out, rebuilt, and reinforced with steel and concrete. The beautiful chestnut beams were exposed, repaired, and refinished. And of course, amenities had to be added! Central heating and air conditioning was made possible through bulkheads and creative use of interior walls. Solid knotty alder doors were placed throughout the home including a wonderful hidden door at the entry to the fort cellar. The downstairs was designed to include: a modern kitchen with electric range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator; a living area with a large stone fireplace; a laundry room equipped with high-efficiency washer/dryer; and a convenient half-bath. The second story has been transformed into two huge bedrooms and a massive full bathroom with a steam shower unit and a separate toilet room. Each bedroom has a queen size bed with luxury bedding, satellite television and a beautiful stone fireplace (Fireplaces` are decorative and nonoperational). At this time, the fort cellar and attic are not finished. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with avoiding use of these spaces. We will keep you posted when these spaces will be available for your enjoyment. The exterior of the house and the 5-acre property are in the infancy stage of renovation. The small front porch has undergone some repair due to weather and bug damage and now boasts a knotty alder door with a speakeasy, two large stagecoach lights, A wood addition was recently taken down due to its’ irreparable state (you can still see the outline of where it was on the east wall). There is a free-standing stone fireplace that was once part of an old summer kitchen which burned down long ago. Future plans for the exterior include landscaping, a sun room addition, in-law’s quarters, a detached garage and stone walkways. The Shenandoah River runs along the property approximately 100 yards from the house. Immediately behind the property there is a steep bank which does not allow much river access. If you follow the property line west you will enter onto approximately ¾ mile of riverfront which is manicured for use. The owners and operators of the surrounding 100-acre beef and poultry farm reside south of the Stone House. They too are descendants and family of Colonel Strickler and are as warm and welcoming as any country-folk you could ever meet! Don’t be surprised if someone stops down and invites you to a barbeque on the river or offers to tell you stories about the property. Next to the Snyder home is a small family cemetery which is as old as the stone house itself! Generations of loved ones including Colonel Daniel Strickler are buried there and are still being laid to rest there today. You are welcome to explore the area but please remain respectful of the residents and mindful that it is a working farm. The living room and bedrooms all have televisions with satellite access. There is wireless internet and telephone service throughout the house. A PlayStation and DVD player can be found in the living room. Feel free to bring some games and movies. Board games are in the trunk. See if you can find the hidden Fort Cellar door, but please do not enter! Although structurally secure the space is unfinished and you may come face to face with a lot of unwelcome eight-legged family members! Likewise, the attic door should remain locked. The space is utilized for HVAC access and storage by owners only until the next phase of upgrades! Shower is not as intimidating as it looks!! An operating booklet is in the bathroom. You must turn the computer on to operate the steam unit, jets, fan, or radio. The steam unit is set at a maximum temperature of 104 degrees; you will not want any hotter than that! It takes some time to get going so turn it on a few minutes prior to use and make sure the cabin doors are closed. The radio has to be tuned manually. Sorry there are no pre-sets. The shower heads can be utilized without the computer. There is a knob below the computer you can adjust to dictate the head you wish to use (handheld, rain shower, jets). The temperature knob is extremely sensitive!!! Do not crank up or you will scold yourself. Please start out with the current setting and make very slight adjustments as necessary. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, utensils, glassware, pots/pans, coffee pot, toaster oven and all typical appliances. Gas grill available.   Thank You for visiting and Enjoy your stay!!

28 miles to Massanutten Resort, 4 miles to Luray Caverns, 12 miles to the Thornton Gap entrance to the Shenandoah National Park, and the George Washington National Forest Storybook Trail is 12 miles away.

***Pricing is based on 2 Guests; each additional Guest is $30/night per guest
Children under 2 no charge***

Amenities:

Secluded
Sleeps 2-6
2 Bedrooms
1.5 Bathrooms
2 Queen Beds
1 Queen Air Mattress
Hiking/Nature Trail from Cabin
River Front Access
River views during winter months
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Blender
Garbage Disposer
Washer/Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Linens Provided
Central AC/Heat
AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio
Flat Screen TV
DVD Player
Satellite TV
DVD in master bedroom
Play Station 2 Game System
WiFi Available
NO Phone Available
Assorted Movie Library
Select Board/Card Games
No Smoking Inside
Covered Porch with Chairs
Patio Area
Patio Table & Chairs
Campfire Area - Firewood NOT Provided
BBQ Gasl Grill – propane provided
Water Purification System
Pet Friendly - $30/night per dog

Property manager

Carlos

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Alarm clock

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0.1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet Friendly - $30/night per dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Historic Home on the Shenandoah River
2 bedroom accommodation in luray Luray
2 bedroom accommodation in luray Private vacation home
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Stone House | 0 Bed, 1.5 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place
We have stayed here a few times now it’s it’s perfect and isolated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lovey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the property. It's a lovely oasis right outside of busy Northern Virginia. The house was impeccably clean and had all the amenities. Really well-maintained by the owners. Kudos also to the reservation team for promptly responding to my queries; much appreciated! The view on the sprawling property was amazing. Also loved seeing the deer casually walk by the house and just graze on the grass. I'm pretty sure I saw 10 deer last night, which was so awesome. They added to the peaceful vibe of the property. Definitely looking forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Living
The location is great. It’s out in the country, next to the river with views of the mountains, yet close to Luray and Skyline Drive. We enjoyed walking and running on the path by the river each morning and evening. The house itself had all the modern amenities we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Celeste P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent getaway
This is a great place to stay if you just want to get away from it all. We had barely any cell phone service, which in one sense was nice. In other ways, it was hard to figure out where we needed to go until we got out a mile or so down the road. The property was nice and big and our dog loved roaming around it. We loved having access to the Shenandoah River with just a short walk. The river was low so fishing was not very successful, but you can walk out into the river. There's also an old low bridge nearby that you can walk out onto and fish. The house is about 15 minutes from downtown Luray and 30 minutes from the Thornton Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park. It was neat staying in a renovated historic house full of all kinds of antiques like the candle making rack and mold. The only downside was driving up to the house you could smell the chicken farm next to us. You could also smell it about half the time while outside the house, depending on how the wind was blowing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute favorite place to stay.
It’s beautiful, unique, and an AMAZING location for Mountain View’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
From bald eagles to nightly campfires. From walks along the river, to quiet nights. This property is truly enchanting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
The Stone House and grounds were perfect for our weekend getaway. The home was exceptionally clean and the grounds well maintained for our visit. Carlos and Zane were also great, reaching out ahead of our stay. Access to the River, wildlife in the mornings and evenings was fantastic. Thanks again and we look forward to returning down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay in an Historic Charmer
We planned a weekend exploring the Shenandoah river and Luray area, and ended up snuggled in this well-appointed stone house as the temperatures dropped, snow fell, and 45 MPH winds blew. Everything needed to prepare meals, stay warm, and entertain ourselves was within the very secure walls of this house. The view was breathtaking with the unexpected winter weather. We'd love to go back and revisit our actual plans sometime soon and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend stay in Shenandoah valley
We had the most incredibly relaxing time. The stone cottage was so luxurious compared to a cabin and far more private. We enjoyed it so much and will definitely go back for some country space, beautiful scenery and urban detox. This is the perfect retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

hayley b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The property is perfect for a getaway with friends! Very clean and the interior is so fun and nice. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. The wood and stone around the house is gorgeous- we took many photos. A walk to the river was nice, and it was very private. We had a great stay - thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stone House
Great house and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mary A., Falls Church, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
The house was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Alina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is lovely. My only complaint is the water. It has a strong metallic taste and smell.
Beautiful area with picturesque scenery. Close to Shenandoah river and local attractions (Shenandoah outfitters, Luray caverns, Luray Zoo, local ranches). Grocery stores are about 10 minutes drive. The property is beautiful and was clean. The water was my only disappointment. The smell and the taste. Bring with you water for drinking and cooking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place, pictures do not do it justice.
Very peaceful setting nestled between the river and a Poultry farm. Plenty of room to roam on the property, you will not have that neighbors on your doorstep feal here like most waterfront properties. The Bedrooms were huge, each with plenty of closet space and decorative fireplaces. Beds were too soft for our taste, but that's a personal preference. The bathroom was very large and had a steam shower. It was fun to play with once, but then it was just a nice shower. The Kitchen was probably better than ours at home. Had pretty much everything you could need. We were very pleased but only cooked once. The rest of the house was very well decorated and very comfortable. I've stayed in other older places and they usually have that drafty feel. I did not notice it here. But it didnt get that cold. The central air went out just before we arrived. It was a cool weekend so we didnt care, but I mention it mainly due to the extrodinary effort that was made to contact us and give us other options if it was going to be a problem. It was well handled, I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restored by the River’s Edge
This was our end of summer getaway to charge us before our daughter leaves for college. Property was practically magical. Everyone is so friendly, the home couldn’t have been more ideal and the location by the river gave us everything we needed. Thank you for giving us a place to make wonderful memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019