Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains directly adjacent to Shenandoah National Park near Luray, Virginia, Point of View Mountain Lodge is a privately owned vacation home that was renovated in 2019. Updates included new kitchen, main bathroom, family room and dining room furniture, floors, HVAC, and fireplace. A second renovation of the deck, bedrooms, and master bathroom was completed in early 2022. This alpine home has spectacular 30 mile mountain views and accommodates up to 7 adults. The large property is private and quiet, yet very accessible—and less than two hours from downtown Washington DC!
Perched atop a ridge crest at a 2700-foot elevation, the Lodge offers a spectacular panoramic vista of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Range. It is within walking distance of the Appalachian Trail, Skyline Drive, several waterfalls, a pond, and the Big Meadows Recreation Area, which features a nature center, a historical stone lodge and tavern, and the Meadow itself. In addition to hiking, the nearby towns of Stanley and Luray offer caving, river rafting, falconry, wineries, horseback riding and antique stores.
Child-safe, and wheelchair accessible, the large mountaintop house has something for everyone: the charm of a country cabin, all the comfort and conveniences of home, and the luxuries of a resort. Amenities include a hot tub, pool table/Ping-Pong, fireplace and free Internet, Wi-Fi and the grounds have fruit trees, berry bushes, and diverse wildlife, but it is the scenery and uninterrupted skylines that make it a truly special place.
Please Note: The area of Shenandoah has a lot of stink bugs in the spring, summer, and fall. We have the house exterminated regularly, but there's just no way to keep all bugs outside the house. Please keep the screen doors/windows closed to prevent stink bugs from entering the house.
Location
· Located in Page County, Virginia, 15 miles south of Luray
· 2700-foot elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains
· Less than two hours’ drive from downtown Washington DC
· Immediately off of state-plowed, paved road, and easily accessible year-round
· Quiet, private location is directly adjacent to Shenandoah National Park
Accommodations and conveniences
· Master bedroom with en suite bathroom sleeps two adults (queen bed)
· Second bedroom sleeps two adults (queen bed)
· Third bedroom sleeps two adults (two twin beds)
· Family room sleeps one adult (sofa bed)
· Two full bathrooms
· Full kitchen with brand new oven range, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher
· Kitchen also equipped with coffeemaker and other small appliances
· Dishes, cookware and utensils provided
· Large dining table
· Large gas barbeque grill
· Wheelchair accessible
Recreation, entertainment, and amenities
· Main room is equipped with HDTV, Blu-Ray
· Complementary Wi-Fi with high-speed Internet service in all rooms
· Complementary telephone service (in case your cellular signal is unreliable)
· Slate-top billiards table/Ping-Pong table (please note that game room is accessed by an exterior staircase)
· Plenty of books, games, and toys for all ages
· Access to fishing pond within development
· Six-person hot tub
· Large covered deck with panoramic mountain views
· Gas fireplace (available for use during winter months only)
· Fire ring/pit
Scenery and views
· Spectacular panoramic mountain view—over 30 miles on clear days
· Enjoy the view from the great room, large covered deck or covered porch
· Enjoy an unimpeded view of the dark night sky from the hot tub
· Abundant wildlife (e.g. rabbit, deer, bear, hummingbird, hawk, goldfinch)
· Peach, pear, plumb and apple trees, blackberries and grapes
Destinations within hiking distance:
· Shenandoah National Park
· Big Meadows Recreation Area
· Skyline Drive
· Appalachian Trail
· Blackrock Summit
· Rapidan Camp
· Dark Hollow Falls
· Rose River Falls
· Lewis Falls
· Naked Creek Falls
· Lake Meadows
Local attractions and events within 20 miles
· Swimming at Lake Arrowhead Beach and Stanley Public Pool
· Antique shops, movie theatre, playhouse, art gallery, farmer's market in downtown Luray
· Luray Caverns, featuring: Car Museum, Museum of Shenandoah Culture, Garden Maze, Car & Carriage Museum, Gem Sluice, Toy Town Junction, and Rope Adventure Park
· Luray Zoo
· Luray Singing Tower Carillion
· Canoeing, rafting, kayaking and fly fishing on the Shenandoah River
· Horseback riding at the foot of the mountain and at Skyland
· Food Lion and Walmart
· Skiing at Massanutten Ski Resort and Water Park (30 miles) and Bryce Four-Season Resort (40 miles)
