Rivergreen Cottage-"Off The Grid"-WALK TO RIVER!! Solar Powered! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Aug 14, 2023

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

Great weekend away

The property is in the Shenandoah valley with great views of the mountains. It's a nice solar-powered cabin with everything you need for a stay- grill, small fridge, 2 burner stove, microwave, and wifi. Plenty of chairs for outdoor seating. The owner was very communicative and helpful. I had no issues with the stay and highly recommend staying here for a hiking weekend or to get out of town and enjoy some quiet time. I look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Apr 21, 2024

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

Perfect Stay for Relaxation

Had the chance to stay here with my teenage son while we toured the caverns in the local area. The host is honestly one of the best I've encountered, providing perfect directions and being super flexible as we had to make some last-minute changes. The property is gorgeous and perfectly separated from the main property, leaving you in the silence of nature and ability to view all of the stars. The proximity of the rover was a bonus and enjoyed by both the humans and our pet dog. Overall, this is one of the absolutely best stays I've had on VRBO and highly recommend it if you're touring the local parks and/or caverns. .

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michel & Sylvie M.

Oct 20, 2022

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

So disappointing!!!

My wife and I are long distance hikers and world travelers definitely used to rough camping conditions. But never, not in the most primitive cabins or yurts, did we have to experience such a level of ??? This "cabin" was exceedingly dirty. Obviously it hadn't been cleaned for a long time. Moldy shower curtain; Leaky A/C unit; Cob webs everywhere; Not even a table to have dinner (when a "full" kitchen is provided, one would assume that a small table and a minimum of 2 chairs would go with it? however: "no table was advertised..." was the owner's answer); No shelf or cupboard to put clothing on or in; No hook to hang a jacket or a coat. And, YES, we have photos to illustrate these facts.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pros and Cons

Overall, the stay is fine. At the price point, my spouse and I weren’t expecting luxury. We were excited to spend a weekend in Shenandoah Valley, go hiking, enjoy the scenery, and spend time with our dog. The house is located on a back pasture of a large farm. It is very beautiful. The first con for us was finding the entrance to the house. The road to the house goes through the farm on a rough terrain path. One part of the road is very steep, and I would strongly suggest bringing either a truck or SUV with good clearance to be able to make it. A car would likely struggle getting up the path. There is an electric fence around the house, which our dog zapped himself on once. The listing states walk to river, but the path is steep, overgrown, with only an electric fence to hold onto. The interior of the home was nice, but this is not the place for bug-fearers. The porch was covered in spiders. We found a few in the home, as well. On the first morning, my wife found a tick on my pillow inches from my head. There were a few stains on the comforter when we arrived as well. The owner was very responsive, kind and helpful. Overall - we had a good stay but want to let others know of what to expect. TLDR: Pros - the price and location. The nearby town is lovely. 20 mins to Shenandoah National Park, wineries and brewries. Beautiful landscape. Hot showers. Cons: Bugs (spiders, ticks), road may be too rough for a sedan, trail to river is steep and overgrown.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Jul 10, 2025

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

Awesome Stay!

The little cabin was perfect for our needs! Very cozy with everything that you need. Really enjoyed walking around the property down to the river and sitting on the porch.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

May 12, 2025

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Great escape from the daily grind

My mom gifted this VRBO to my wife and I as a Babymoon vacation. I was unsure at first, but this ended up being my favorite place to get away from the day to day stress. The place is very cozy and peaceful. Definitely a country setting, which we appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen I.

Jun 20, 2024

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

Cozy and clean

This little cottage was very clean and cozy. It is far off the road but close to a lot. A great location for Skyline drive. Good eats nearby. I would recommend an SUV, a sedan might bottom out on the road coming in. I gave 4 stars overall because of the latrine.. It is a compost toilet and there is an odor. The flies were bad because of this. Don’t plan to do a lot of cooking. Pots pans utensils were limited. We cooked steaks on the gri and our forks and knives bent trying to cut them. We have bad backs and the bed was very hard. But you are secluded and right on the Shenandoah River. There is a nice area to sit near the water. We drove down because the path is rather treacherous. The price was right and Scot was an attentive and gracious host.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie S.

Jun 16, 2024

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

Shenandoah weekend adventure

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this unique place! The house is on a beautiful property and was a short drive to both Shenandoah and Elkton and maybe about 15 minutes from the nearest park entrance. The place is pretty small but was perfect for my boyfriend and I since we were spending most of our time exploring the surrounding area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aspen B.

Jan 8, 2024

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

Always amazing

Perfect little get away spot in the mountains.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Oct 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This tiny, off the grid house is well appointed, the air conditioner worked great (although I only needed it the first night), and the bed was firm and super comfy. Read the directions carefully. If you think you are lost because you are driving through the middle of a cornfield, don’t worry. You’re not. Just keep going. This house is literally in the middle of a cow field and I loved waking up to them grazing just past the fence each morning. Make sure you read the instructions for the composting toilet. It’s not hard. It’s just different than you may be used to. I didn’t use the TV, microwave, or stove because i spent my days at JMU. Even though it’s about 30 minutes from the university, it’s an easy drive and there is a Starbucks just before you get on the highway.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taran T.

Sep 21, 2023

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Off grid getaway

Very nice spot to get away. Off grid style with a cute small studio style cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamarah H.

Aug 7, 2023

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Quiet and Peaceful

What a beautiful place for a quiet getaway! My husband is a fly fisherman and the quick path to the river was easy to navigate. The cabin is cozy and has everything you could need.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Jul 31, 2023

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Amazing Getaway!

My husband and our dogs stayed for a weekend getaway in July and we loved our stay. The views from the cabin are stunning and we loved the tranquility of the farm. Scot was amazing and offered us multiple local recommendations for food, coffee, and wineries. We definitely recommend grabbing coffee at Moxie 33 during your stay and getting wine slushies at White Oak Lavender Farm. The cabin was cool during an extremely hot July weekend and we enjoyed having a place with a shower to clean up and relax. Of course, this cabin is on a farm and there are animals nearby and some bugs. Didn’t bother us at all, but just saying for awareness. Thanks for letting us enjoy this beautiful property! We will definitely be back :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina J., Norfolk, USA

Jan 6, 2023

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Beautiful location, cozy cabin!

We really enjoyed our stay here, despite the cold weather. Feels remote, but it's actually only a few minutes from Food Lion and other stores!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Dec 31, 2022

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

Perfect

This beautiful place brought me peace and comfort. It was the perfect getaway. This trip made me feel whole again. It was exactly what I/we needed. If you're looking to get away from chaos and the world...it was a home away from home. secluded but close enough to what's needed. I loved how we had options to get down near the river. That was good exercise for us and the dogs. Thankfully I had a few cows to motivate me with these hikes. If they can walk up these hills....then so can you! I thought. As they stare at me catching my breathe. haha We had great service if needed. I was impressed. It was so cozy in the cottage. It looked & smelled so clean/fresh. We were able to me Scot. He went above and beyond to make sure we were settled in. With quick detailed responses. He even took the time to meet us per my request. So we got a tour of all the other available options for the future. I asked about places to eat (I LOVE food) He took his time and responded with plenty of options/descriptions/websites...that was fabulous cause I wouldn't even do all that. So that was a big + for me, We ended up eating at Hank's Grille & Catering. Cooked in the rest of the nights. Hank's was a unique looking place...very cool. Food was bangin! Kline's Dairy Bar also has amazing hot fudge sundaes. I cannot wait to come back to this area. This trip will forever have a place in my heart. Thank you for this experience. "Come as you are, however broken And we will see if we can make you whole again Come as you are with your heart wide open" Zach Bryan (first time listening to him while at the cottage. these words stuck with me.) THE END. Thanks for reading.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Nov 20, 2022

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

Weekend getaway

My boyfriend and I had a great time staying with our dog. We wanted a weekend away to go visit Shenandoah and this location was great. It was a little chilly when we came and they made sure it was nice and warm upon our arrival. Amazing view of the stars at night. The listing was as described and whenever we had questions they responded back in a timely manner. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Sep 22, 2022

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Shenandoah Pet Friendly Get Away

Very secluded pet friendly home. Stayed two nights on our way to OBX. Dogs had more then enough room to run around and the house was in a great location to take in the Shenandoah mountains.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel w.

Aug 4, 2022

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Stop Over

Stop over on our way to Florida. Beautiful area. The cabin was small and comfortable, very much like "glamping". Visited beautiful Shenandoah National Park and Massanutten water park while we were there. Both close by.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Jul 8, 2022

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Perfect Getaway

My girlfriend and I enjoy the serenity of nature hence why we booked the stay. The River access was awesome! It's a bit of a downhill/uphill hike but the best river access we've had since staying in the area (we've stayed in the area multiple years). It's an excellent spot for star gazing, the bugs aren't bad at all, and the cabin itself was clean and efficient. We weren't in the cabin much but when we were we felt at home and relaxed. Very peaceful. Scot does a great job with the property and it was everything we wanted and more.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena M.

Jul 2, 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and I rented this property for a getaway. We wanted to get away from the 'busy' of our lives. This property was perfect. It is in the middle of a working cow field, at the back of a very large property, and not a neighbor to be seen. It was great. I sent a message of the time we were going to be arriving and when we got there the lights were in and so was the heat! It was great! The communication was amazing. This unit did have a composting toilet so that was a new experience. It really didn't have a negative effect on the stay. It is a green property which was very impressive. There really wasn't a time we could tell we were 'off grid'. A truck or AWD vehicle with a higher clearance is probably needed to get to this property. There is a steep grade in one area of the driveway and a car just won't clear it. I highly recommend this property to those looking to get away from the craziness of life and just slow down.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

May 10, 2022

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

Extraordinary

Our experience at Rivercrest Farm was absolutely amazing. The property is well maintained and beautiful. Scott and Paul are extraordinary host. They personally made sure we had a safe and comfortable stay. We strongly recommend visiting Rivercrest Farm.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

May 2, 2022

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

The quiet place

This little place was awesome quiet and simple. We made a fire and drank some wine in peace. We were never bothered by anyone and the only thing we heard was the river. We will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Mar 14, 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

The cabin was perfect, my girlfriend and I stayed for a weekend with our dog while visiting Shenandoah NP. We found the place to be very clean and the views were beautiful. Scot was very helpful, and now that the place and ran on solar power with a backup generator there was no need for any set up! The area down by the river was so peaceful and beautiful! Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

Jan 16, 2022

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

Always amazing

This property is in the perfect location and the host is very responsive. We loved walking down to the river from then cabin. Beautiful in the snow.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Oct 24, 2021

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

Exactly as Described

Very beautiful location and near Shenandoah National Park. The cabin is definitely "off the grid". As described before, hot water is hit or mhas which was fine. Be sure to conserve hot water when you stay. My wife of course used all the hot water so I got the cold shower. Other than the hot water beinf hit or miss the cabin was excellent. I would stay again! *** one small detail that would be great is if the front door had blinds as well. I think my wife watched too many scary movies but didn't like that someone could look right in from the woods***

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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