We had the best time! Before we could get in the car at departure, our kids asked if we could come back again. In the car, our son made sure we would leave a 5 out of 5 star review :-)
The cottage is so cute and cozy, but has more space than expected from the photos. We were very comfortable in the primary bedroom and our 10 year old kids loooooved the upstairs space. The stairs are steep; just a heads up if your children are young. The space up there is so fun, functional, and comfortable! The bathroom is nice and the playhouse is SO cute and special. We have two kids, but you could have several up there, no problem.
The furniture was all comfortable. Since we were there in October, open windows or the fans were great, so we did not test out air con or the fireplaces.
The kitchen is quite small. The appliances are very nice, new, and spacious, but there is not a lot of storage space in the kitchen. It is nicely stocked with basics. We were only there for a weekend and planned easy meals (mostly grilling) so it was fine. The grill was great! We had two delicious grilled meals.
We also loved the screened in porch & back deck. We were out at the firepit every evening. Our kids loved the swing & we also enjoyed the walk (hike! It is short, but steep) down to the river. If we were staying longer we would definitely canoe or spend time on the water!
The location is easy to find, but peaceful. The roads in & out were easy (we previously stayed in a cabin closer to Luray that was up a very precarious steep gravel road!!). There are other houses nearby, but we barely heard anything (occasional car going past) or saw anyone. Nice & restful, but convenient for any activities you want to do! We had been before and returned to two favorites - Showalters Orchard and Fort Valley Ranch for horseback trail riding.
We had to a few questions & the property manager was VERY responsive & helpful. We definitely loved this place & would recommend it! We knew we were taking a risk since there were not any reviews when we booked, but we loved it a lot more than a previous place we stayed in that had tons of great reviews. The owners may want to work out a few quirks (one stove knob seems to be installed incorrectly (upside down?) & the stove light for hot surface stayed on all the time; maybe get better shower curtain liners as the ones there seem to soak up water & the bathroom sink seems to drain slowly). Overall GREAT and in a beautiful area!!!