Fish Trap cabin on the Shenandoah River

Fish Trap

My family stayed at Fish Trap over a long weekend. The house was clean and well stocked. There is a huge, flat back yard between the house and the river front which was great for the kids. The section of the river adjacent to the yard is perfect. The water level is not too deep and the river bottom is not too difficult to navigate there. My daughters are 9 and 12; they both really enjoyed the stay. The home is located about a mile away from the outfitter so it's perfectly positioned if you want to arrange for tubing or canoeing. I've stayed in numerous homes along the Shenandoah River. This is one of the best as far as the condition of the home, proximity to the water and general experience.

Perfect little getaway right by the river

Perfect little getaway right by the river! The cabin is adorable and offers plenty of space. We especially loved the screened-in porch for sitting and enjoying meals outside. The hot tub with a river view was a highlight, and the large front porch was perfect for morning coffee. The fire pit was great and well-stocked with wood, and having canoes available to paddle along the river made the stay even more special. The location is ideal—close to Luray Caverns and beautiful hiking trails. The cabin itself was very well maintained. Just a couple of small suggestions: a new vacuum would be helpful, as the current one tends to spread dirt rather than pick it up. A broom would also be a great addition, and adding curtains to the windows could make the space feel even cozier.

Our stay was mostly good! Easy check in, house was clean for the most part. A couple beds weren’t fully made, just had the comforter made on top & the sheets underneath were all over the place. Lots of bath towels & kitchen stocked of cleaning supplies & cooking utensils, plates, etc. Bring your own coffee grounds!!! The A/C never went below 75° even though we had it set to 70°, so it stayed pretty warm inside, especially the living room since there’s no ceiling fan. If you walk across the river to the other side it’s more kid-friendly with places kiddos can stand & play with rocks! We used the canoe to get over to the other side! Never used the hot tub because once the sun set the bugs outside were SOOO bad. Even opening the door for 2 seconds to let my dog out let in sooo many stupid insects flying around. Fantastic communication w/ host! Wi-Fi listed in the binder is wrong. Overall ok stay.

We had a wonderful stay in this peaceful place. Last minute trip and it was great!