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Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River

Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River

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Exterior
Welcome to The River Snug on Rolling River Farm.
Interior
The living room, centered around the cozy gas fireplace.
Living area

Overview of Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Front Royal, VA
  • Popular LocationShenandoah River2 min walk
  • Popular LocationFront Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park21 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyline Caverns21 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Comfy Queen

1 Queen Bed

The Master Suite

1 King Bed

The Nest

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Living Space Bathroom

Toilet

Loft Suite

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River

This beautiful new home, which we have named The Snug, is a guest favorite in our Rolling River Holidays rental portfolio! The house was designed and built by the owner and manager of the property, Frank O'Reilly, and not a detail was left out. The house is located on a stunning ten acre river site on the 108 acre Rolling River Farm, and is nestled in the trees. Walk out of the back of the house, onto any of the three levels of decks and patios and be met by lovely views of the Shenandoah River.

The interior boasts 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite), 3.5 baths. The central feature of the home is the custom-designed spiral staircase, which winds from the full and spacious basement up to the cozy top floor master suite that is nestled up in the treetops.

The full, bright kitchen offers plenty of counter space and a movable island with extra seating. It also features a comfortable, built in dining space that is also a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning with morning sun warming your face.

The upstairs living room, just beside the kitchen, is the perfect place for relaxing, playing board games, and snuggling up by the gas fireplace. Down in the basement is a large media and rec room space, where you can gather for movies or some healthy competition around the foosball or orbital air hockey tables.

While the inside space is incredibly welcoming, you can also seamlessly enjoy the great outdoor spaces that the house provides. The patio off the basement, which is home to the hot tub, is also a great place to enjoy a hot summer day in the shade. The deck off the main floor acts just like an extension to the main living room and adds an outdoor dining option for glorious summer evenings. The private deck on the top floor, designed for the enjoyment of the guests in the master suite, is as secluded and peaceful as it gets and is a great place to read a book, go tanning, or just enjoy the view.

Just a short walk down the hill you can also enjoy the wood burning fire pit, which sits on a handsome rock bluff, with sweeping views of the water. Its the perfect place to spend an Autumn night with friends and family reminiscing and telling stories.

The house also has private access to the Shenandoah River and 3 kayaks for you to enjoy at no extra charge. The river is one of the highlights of the property and we want you to enjoy it to the fullest.

Rolling River Farm is located just 15 minutes from Downtown Front Royal, which is a small, but growing town that is proud to be the named "The Canoe Capital of Virginia", as well as the gateway to Skyline Drive.

We are only 1.5 hour drive (75 miles approx) from the center of Washington DC for those guests looking to visit all that our nation's capital has to offer. Also an easy one hour drive from Dulles Airport, where many of our international visitors arrive. If you are interested in Civil War battlefields, we are surrounded by some of the more famous historical sights marking that sad time in our nation's history.

Rolling River Farm is truly a one of a kind property and we can't wait to host you at The Snug!

Property manager

Frank and Angelique O'Reilly
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are an extra $25/night/pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Front Royal

Located in Front Royal, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club and Jackson's Chase Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dinosaur Land and Shen-Val Farm Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Virginia River Trips and Appleland Sports Center. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River - 2 min walk
  • Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Front Royal Visitor's Center - 17 min drive
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 21 min drive
  • Skyline Caverns - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 17 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Cracker Barrel - 11 min drive
  • Wendy's - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Elegance overlooking the Legendary Shenandoah River located?

This family-friendly Front Royal cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shenandoah River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club and Jackson's Chase Golf Course. Dinosaur Land and Warren Rifles Confederate Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place to Stay
What a treat to enjoy such a peaceful place in nature with deer and turkeys running around each day. The birds were also amazing. Then to enjoy such a great spot along the river with an open area, dock and places to sit was very special. The fire pit was great for the family and for our grandson to experience his first marshmallow roast. The cabin was well done -with nice furniture, comfy beds, and just very quaint. Everything was stocked well in the kitchen. The outside deck sitting area was very nice as well. The hosts were very responsive to questions and needs. You can tell they really care to make things work for their guests. Thank you to the family for sharing such a beautiful setting and home that made our family get together very special.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views in an adorable space
A group of friends and I were looking for a location along the Shenandoah river to relax , float, and just be together. The Snug definitely fit most of our needs. The house is adorable with beautiful decks overlooking the water. We enjoyed most of our time outdoors on the main floor deck. The fire pit was wonderful as well and the property managers were super responsive when we requested more wood for an additional fire the next night as we had used it all the first evening. The River access, while private, was a little challenging to say the least for some of our group- we even called the property manager to see if other houses on the property had a less steep/ shorter walk down to the water. It isn’t for everyone. The path while clearly marked was very rocky and the leaves made it a little slick. The water off the dock was quite deep so it was a good access point for the kayaks but not a dock to go sit on to relax together. The photos also made it seem a little closer to the house as if you could see a group in the water from the deck and we did not feel that was clear- but to be fair, we didn’t ask either. Since we had dogs with us and wanted them to be able to swim and stand on the edge of the river, given the murky slippery coast area we went off property instead to access it. All in all a wonderful house for anyone looking for a quiet getaway- just be prepared if you want to be in the water
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. Both the house and the property are breathtaking and the amenities were great. We had plenty of room to spread out when needed, and come together when we wanted. Although the drive up can be a little challenging, it’s well worth it when you arrive if you’re looking to’get away from it all’!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kovilvenni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in an awesome location
My family and I stayed at the River Snug property for 3 nights and loved every minute of it. We have stayed at many vacation rental houses and this is easily in the top 5%. The location of the house is unbeatable - beautiful fields in the front with a front row seat to spectacular sunrises and walk to the river in the backside. The pictures do not do full justice to the beauty of the house - there are 3 levels to the house with a bedroom & bath in each level and a balcony/deck in all levels. Very comfortable beds and stylish bathrooms . There are loads of books in all the levels and games in the basement . We loved the fully loaded kitchen - has everything that you can think of- from cookie sheets to large pots and pans plus 2 types of coffee makers. Usually vacation rentals come with limited cleaning supply but this house has enough to last a couple of weeks or more . They have even thoughtfully kept bug sprays for the outdoors. We enjoyed the beautiful deck and the fire pit and rocking chairs. We had a good time canoeing in the Shenandoah river . Don’t miss going on hikes in their property- the views are gorgeous. It would be a good idea to get all your groceries so that you do not need to leave the place for a couple of days .kudos to property manager Grace who was always on hand to answer texts or phone calls to provide guidance on questions abt the house or the area. Definitely recommend Rolling river holidays homes !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Porch Was Our Favorite
Loved the couches on the porch and I he lovely breeze. This is where we spent the majority of our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Frank and Angelique O'Reilly

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The O'Reilly family took over stewardship of the magnificent Rolling River Farm from the Hoskins family who had owned it since before the Civil War. Sean began managing the rentals on behalf of his dad Frank so that he could concentrate on dreaming and designing...and the The Snug is the latest of those creations.

Why they chose this property

Located an hour from the Washington Beltway and Dulles Airport you will not spend lots of your holiday reaching a real getaway. Perfect for a quick weekend refresher or a summer vacation on the water. Our first guests have already dubbed time here as living the "Snug Life"

What makes this property unique

River and Blue Ridge Mountain views. There is river access for boating or fishing. Walk out your door and enjoy hiking around the farm or the nearby Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. Shopping and restaurants and bars are all nearby if you can bring yourselves to leave (some of our guests cannot).

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