Enjoy our cottage across the road from Lake Arrowhead! You're just 5 miles from the Thorton Gap entrance to the SNP and 5 miles from Luray Caverns.
This cottage is newly renovated with all modern conveniences: central AC, fast WiFi and EV charger.
We are family friendly + love dogs. Our goal is to provide a clean, safe, comfortable stay! Please read our reviews for an unbiased opinion : )
We also own the downtown cafe, Broad Porch Coffee, so are local and can help if you need anything.
The space
Hi! We live in Luray, own Broad Porch Coffee cafe downtown, live just down the road and can connect you with whatever you need. If there are any issues, we’re always nearby.
Since we live here, we’ve chosen properties in the best locations, depending on what experience you want to have. We are long-time Airbnb SuperHosts and hope you'll read through our 5-star reviews to be confident in your booking.
Our nightly price covers up to six guests. Kids are always welcome, and we're pet friendly with no extra fees. Just let us know who you're bringing so we can accommodate (need the high chair, pack n' play or dog bowls? Let us know!)
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The Cottage is right across the street from Lake Arrowhead on a state maintained road. No other house is closer than this one! You can use our kayaks to float around the lake. (Please note there's no swimming for the 2025 season due to lack of lifeguards.)
You also have a secluded one acre backyard full of trees that borders a stream that comes out of the National Park.
The entire property has been completely renovated with brand new electric, plumbing, central HVAC, washer/dryer and landscaping. It feels great being in a fresh, new space!
Great Room and Kitchen:
This large sunny room is the place to hang out with family and friends on big couches and comfortable lounge chairs. Enjoy our book library and high speed Wifi throughout the property.
For music, connect to our a bluetooth speaker to play any music from your phone. Or disconnect and have fun playing board games and cards we provide.
Our European style kitchen has the space and equipment to make a snack or cook a full Thanksgiving dinner. All new appliances, including a dishwasher, because who wants to hand wash dishes on vacation? Included are a blender, crockpot/slow cooker, pots, pans, baking sheets, dishes and all utensils.
The large handmade farm table seats six comfortably with room for two extra chairs.
The washer and dryer is out of the way in the laundry closet but easy to access. We provide detergent.
Coffee. We love it, we own Broad Porch Coffee and we roast it fresh downtown! There are a couple different ways to make coffee. We have a drip machine with a compostable filters. Or you can use our stainless steel french press. We provide fresh Broad Porch ground coffee, sugar (and non-sugars) and half and half minis in the fridge. If you bring your own beans, you can use our electric burr grinder. We provide different kinds of tea because tea we like tea too.
Bedrooms:
The cottage can sleep up to six people in three bedrooms, but also perfect for a couple who want a quiet getaway. We gladly provide all bed linens, towels and pillows.
Each bedroom is a separate room with a door that closes. The front bedroom has two adult single beds. The second bedroom has a queen Bed with closet and dresser. The master bedroom has a queen bed with a sliding door to the backyard.
Bathrooms:
There are two bathrooms in the house. The main bathroom has a tiled stand-up shower. Enjoy strong water pressure and hot water. Plenty of space for everyone to store their toiletries. Bath and Beach towels are provided.
TV/Movie room:
We created a super cozy movie room in the upstairs loft. The 55" Roku Smart TV is in Guest Mode so you can easily sign into any and all of your streaming accounts and will automatically sign you out at check out time.
If you need anything we don’t have, we'll do our best to accommodate. We provide a lot of "starter stuff" so guests don't have to over-buy for short stays (condiments, spices, cooking oil, bug repellent, etc).
Kid stuff:
Because you're probably traveling with enough stuff already, we do have a high chair, baby bath, a Pak n' Play, and plastic eating dishes for small kids. Just let us know if there's an infant in your group so we can have everything ready for your arrival.
Parking and electric charging:
The driveway can easily handle four to five vehicles. We also installed a Tesla brand J1772 Wall Connector for Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles alike. Charges up to 44 miles of range added per hour.
Outdoor:
The cottage sits on three acres of land. The backyard is secluded and full of trees with a stream bordering the property. There are multiple hammocks to enjoy. The fire pit with six Adirondack chairs is perfect for hanging out in the evening. We provide firewood.
There is a three burner, Jenn Air, stainless steel propane grill on the porch ready for use.
Renewable Power and recycling:
We buy 100% renewable power from our local electric coop (SVEC), which buys the power from Stony Creek Wind Farm. We'll take care of your recycling when you use the bin in the apartment.
Neighborhood Lake:
Lake Arrowhead is just across the street. Maintained by the town of Luray. We provide a couple kayaks in the shed, but if you have your own boat, you're welcome to put in (but no motors since this is the town's reservoir). There's also a trail that winds around the lake for a great mile walk. It's a lovely (and free!) way to spend an early morning and get some exercise.
Luray Caverns:
The Caverns are world famous since they were discovered over a century ago. The family who runs the Caverns have done a great job creating an inspiring, tasteful experience. It's a perfect place for an afternoon trip underground. There also plenty of other activities for kids like the giant maze and jungle gym. The Pioneer museum showcases demonstrations on how the first settlers in the area lived.
Shenandoah National Park:
We're only five miles from the Thornton Gap Entrance to the Shenandoah National Park. You can buy a day or week pass into the park to drive the 110-mile Skyline Drive. Choose from the approximately 100 day hikes (of varying difficulty) that show off the Park's many waterfalls and vistas. We have booklets describing all the hikes. If you want to get 5 feet away from a deer, you'll be able to. Sometimes it's fun to eat at Skyland on top of the mountain where you can see the all of Luray and Page County below.
Shenandoah River Outfitters:
A short drive across Luray will bring you to the river outfitters where you can rent a canoe, kayak or tube for hanging out on the Shenandoah River. A must-do activity when the weather is nice. You'll never forget the times you spend on the river. If you have your own boat, you can use a number of public boat landings as well.
Weddings:
Luray is known for its beautiful wedding venues. Our house is a perfect home base to stay when attending your friend's or family's wedding. We're are just a few miles down the road from Shenandoah Woods, Faithbrooke Barn and all the other popular venues. In order to help you look your best, we have full length mirrors, iron and ironing board, and lint rollers.
Small Town USA:
Luray is a quintessential small American town with a number of restaurants from fancy dining to burger joints. We opened Broad Porch Coffee cafe at 20 W Main St in April 2021. We take our coffee, food and hospitality seriously. Come visit for breakfast, brunch or lunch. We roast our coffee daily and our biscuits are fresh. We rival any urban coffee shop right here in little Luray.
Several pizza places deliver to the house. For quick needs, there's Fairview Grocery just five minutes from the Farmhouse that has sandwiches, beer, wine, snacks.
Treasure hunt at the antique stores, or grab outdoor gear at the outfitters. Page Theater, a true local treasure (bright pink building on Main Street), is open for matinee and evening screenings. Several groceries stores and Walmart will provide you with everything you need. Hawksbill Brewery recently opened where they make all their own beer. West Main Market hosts live music in their outdoor beer garden, check their schedule online. The Luray Zoo is on the edge of town and famous for rescuing exotic animals. Perfect for kids who want to safely get close to some cool animals.
Our newly renovated hospital, Page Memorial, w/ a 24-hour emergency room is just 10 minutes away. We are just a text away if you have questions.
Guest access
Guests have the entire property to themselves. Make yourselves at home.
