Family-friendly vacation rentals in McGaheysville

This house was a phenomenal stay for my wedding weekend. I love old southern houses and this place blew me away. Katie was very accommodating and responsive.

Our stay was private and cozy. Loved the hot tub. No spiders inside, unlike the last place I stayed at.

Great spot for our family of six. Plenty of space for the kids and dogs to roam. After hiking the hot tub was a big hit. Easy access to SNP and caverns. River access lot was great for fishing but there was an experience with a neighbor. Be mindful of the white posts that are near the sign on the river lot for fox creek lodge. The posts don’t go all the way to the water but those posts denote separate property although there is no sign saying so. When my son was fishing three feet inside that on the rocks in the water, the very vocal neighbor came down to the road and threatened to call the cops on us and yelled pretty aggressively as he continued to walk towards us. It seemed like a strange escalation on his part when we immediately got my son on the other side of the post as soon as he yelled that it was private property. Just a note of caution, as we didn’t go down to the river after that because the guy left us feeling a little unsettled. No fault on this Airbnb at all.

We had a really nice time at the cabin. Everything was laid out very nicely and was ready for us the moment we arrived. The space is beautiful and right on the lake. It was extremely peaceful to sit in the large screened deck and hang out with the stunning lake in view. Hope to stay here again some day!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here very much. The check in process was easy, views were great, hot tub was nice. Only complaints would be the bed as it was not comfy/very squeaky. We would definitely consider staying here again next time we visit Shenandoah National Park.

The only part of the stay that didn't get 5 stars was that it wasn't quite as secluded as I'd hoped for. There are a number of homes on the road to the cabin, and a thin line of trees breaks the view. Admittedly unless you're looking for the other houses you don't notice them, so I got past that quickly enough. That said, the cabin was perfect, clean, cozy and everything worked as stated. Having grown up in the country, but living in a city now, I felt the stress melt away as soon as I stepped into the massive yard where my son and I spent a lot of time playing soccer and other sports. My son and wife really enjoyed the hot tub. The location is 15 minutes away from Luray which meant that the stars were amazing for the brief break in the clouds we got, but that it was close enough to get groceries and take out as needed. Plus it's about 20 minutes away from Front Royal so there are places to go and enjoy like Skyline or Luray Caverns. Jackie was a great and responsive host!

This stay was amazing! What an absolutely scenic and serene location with views of and access to Shenandoah National Park. This was the perfect place for the misty weather and lower temps! It really is as described. We will certainly consider coming back if we are ever in the area again!

I have now stayed at 3 of Derek's properties and all experiences have been fantastic! I think I loved this Walden cabin the most, though! The view, the gorgeous property, the well-kept and comfortable home - it's all amazing. I don't think I'll stay anywhere else when I want to visit the Blue Ridge from now on!

My wife and I loved this spot! It was private, peaceful, and located close to several good hiking trails, restaurants, and wineries. Not to mention, only about 20 mins from downtown Charlottesville. There was a guestbook that provided ideas on things to do and places to see, but on top of this— Lynn also chimed in and provided specific places we could visit with our dog. We definitely recommend staying with Lynn, and will for sure we back!

I’ve been in some more rustic conditions with Airbnb lately, but this house was clean and in good condition overall. It was right by the water and just perfect for what we needed.

We fell asleep to the sound of the creek on the property and enjoyed sitting by the camp fire several nights. Dark skies made for great stargazing. While we spent most of our time away from the house during the day hiking and looking at beautiful overlooks, we slept well in comfortable beds and watched a few of the DVDs that were available in the evening. I’d definitely stay here again.

Couldn’t have asked for a better place for a girls weekend! The view was better than the photos, peaceful and comfortable!! I HIGHLY recommend this place!

Douglas was a fantastic host. He was extremely responsive and accommodating, and his property was beyond gorgeous. We will absolutely be staying here again!

Cozy yurt in a charming little private campground situated immediately next to the Shenandoah River. Can’t beat the location- you could fish, swim or go for a float right out your front door. The yurt was clean and well-equipped for “glamping” purposes with a few small appliances, a fan and an AC unit to keep it comfortable. Warning… the futon is not as comfy as a bed but it does the job. A picnic table is available for outdoor cooking purposes. The bathhouse was clean and warm however the shower water does smell a bit “sulfur-y”. Check-in and check-out was easy and

Really enjoyed our time here! Lots to do on the property for the family. The hosts were gracious as well!

Ryanne and Jay are great hosts. Proactive, quick and clear communication throughout our 6 day stay in their modern Luray farmhouse. I took my wife, 2 kids and German Shepherd for 6 nights. It was everything we hoped for and more! The drives to Shenandoah NP and other points of interest are short, but take your time to appreciate the charm that the area gives you. The lake nearby was great for fishing and sunset walks. The house was very comfortable, clean and included everything you needed. They made sure to reach out post check-in to see if you needed anything. Luray is such a beautiful town. Our kids especially loved the trout stream running right through the town with several good bank positions to land a fish. Our dog loved waking up and going outside to see the farm animals. We encountered many types of birds including a Turkey roaming the yard. Perfect for grounding yourselves, make sure to check out the caverns! We'll be back to explore more of Shenandoah.

We loved using the pool and the patio/grill area. The view and the landscaping are beautiful. The owner was helpful and responsive; she supplied firewood and charcoal. Plenty of dining space both indoors and out. Good A/C.

The cabin was perfect for staying with our two kids. The playrooms and well stocked kitchen and rooms made it easy to keep them entertained and relax in the mountains. Thank you for your hospitality!

Todo muy lindo la casa super hermosa! Muchas cosas que hacer cerca. Todo 100 de 100! Lo único que cambiaría no deberían de poner que en las instalaciones hay cargador tesla cuando no se puede usar. Fue en mi tesla pensado que podía cargarlo mientras estábamos el fin de semana para regresarnos y nos dijeron que en otra parte podría cargarlo.

We had a wonderful getaway at Seths place in Rockingham. Perfect location for a group of 12 girlfriends that wanted to relax. Loved the pool and the porch/patio! Felt like Tuscany. Seth and Carla were extremely responsive to the couple of small issues we had. Definitely recommend.

Thank you so much for the great stay! We enjoyed the area and were able to relax at your place.

We had a wonderful time and plenty of space for everyone. We felt at home and it had everything we needed! Thank you Tearyn and Michael!

Great place and responsive host.

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! Close enough to all the hikes we wanted to do. Pet friendly (huge for us) and beautiful views! Please make sure you read the whole listing, as you definitely need a vehicle with 4 wheel drive to get up the driveway. We brought our own towels, sheets, and so on as stated and everything else we needed was available. Would recommend bringing dish towels. We had forgotten them this trip. Cooking pots and pans are little outdated but they’re just fine! We had a wonderful taco night anniversary dinner at the cabin and throughly enjoyed a nice soak in the hot tub. There’s a very nice above ground pool also but it was too cold this time of year to swim in. I would definitely stay again!