Get the Best Shenandoah National Park Views From These Airbnbs

Shenandoah National Park offers year-round outdoor recreation including possible black bear sightings in summer and skiing in winter. Wildflowers flood the pastures in spring before fall paints the valley all shades of gold, amber, and pumpkin. Even if hiking isn’t your thing, an outing along Skyline Drive should tempt you to Virginia. Stretching for 105 miles from north to south and linked by a string of overlooks, this is one of the most scenic National Parkways in the country.

Awesome for an outdoorsy getaway with Fido in tow, dogs are welcome on 480 of the 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah. These stunning Airbnbs near Shenandoah National Park show off the best of the landscape, with plenty of dog-friendly digs.

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Luxury yurt with games loft and outdoor hot tub

 

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Cradled by the Shenandoah wilderness, this deluxe yurt combines fine artisanship with modern amenities and commanding views. The mezzanine is complete with billiards and family games, plus an office for those working from the woods. The fun continues in the backyard with archery and cornhole stations. E-bikes are available for rent, delivering you to the park in 15 minutes flat and earning you an evening soak in the sunken spa tub. Elevated high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a 4×4 wheel drive is strongly recommended for reaching this pet-friendly Airbnb off Skyline Drive.

Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $1,586 per night

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Family-friendly home in Luray

 

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One of the best Airbnbs near Shenandoah National Park for larger groups, this sizable family home consists of three king-size bedrooms plus a queen and a twin. High ceilings and ample windows flood the vacation rental with natural light while the verandahs are equipped with a hot tub and a fire pit. The house is also conveniently located, giving you quick access to the famous Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park, Massanutten Resort, Bryce Resort and many vineyards, breweries and distilleries.

12 guests, five bedrooms
Price: $444 per night

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Beautiful 1-bedroom cabin the Shenandoah Valley

 

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Cast yourselves to this idyllic Airbnb for couples nestled among Shenandoah’s picturesque landscape. With a private hot tub, sauna, fire pit and cool pool, the only thing that makes this retreat better is the incredible and picturesque views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that you get with your personal retreat in paradise. Again, you’ll benefit from having a 4×4 wheel drive to get you up the mountain but the park is a quick 15 miles drive away.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $550 per night

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Creekside watermill Airbnb teeming with curiosities

 

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Forty-five minutes from the Front Royal entrance, this historic 18th-century gristmill near Quicksburg has been transformed into a magical hideaway for couples and families. The open-concept dwelling space is strewn with vintage toys and trinkets reimaged as lamps while an antique sit tub has found new life as the bathroom sink. French doors unveil the deck overlooking the babbling brook and a small waterfall, best experienced from the waterside hot tub. After a day roaming the Shenandoah trails, you’ll be welcomed “home” by Cheese and Quackers – the resident ducks.

Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $227 per night

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Scandinavian cabin in Shenandoah Valley with a sauna

 

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On the edge of George Washington National Forest, this upscale Airbnb provides a woodland retreat with all the mod-cons for an elevated experience. There’s no limit to what you can cook in the spick and span kitchen while locally roasted coffee is provided to brew in the automatic drip coffee maker. But it wouldn’t be the true Scandi experience without that all-important Swedish bath. Shared only with the neighboring cabin, the cedar barrel sauna is a delight after a day of chasing waterfalls. A pair of bath robes for the stroll across the yard is a neat touch.

Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $350 per night

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Magical A-Frame near Shenandoah National Park

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One of Airbnb’s top five percent listings, this four-story A-Frame in the Shenandoah Valley has some outstanding features. Ideal for a group getaway (especially with kids) there are secret doors, a home theater, a magical sliding island revealing the spiral staircase to the game room, a sunken bed for stargazing in the loft, and a seven-person hot tub. While the A-frame offers a remote escape surrounded by nature, a short seven-minute drive takes you to grocery stores and Skyline Drive and the trails of Shenandoah National Park within a scenic 30-minute drive.

Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $632 per night

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Romantic 1-bedroom valley retreat

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This romantic retreat is set on three acres and is one of the highest-rated Airbnbs in the valley for couples. An expansive 48-foot wall of windows provides unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape, while an open floor plan connects the kitchen, record room, and bedroom. Inside, you’ll find all the comforts: a California king bed, a reading nook, a bathroom with a rain shower and stand-alone tub, and a Morso wood-burning fireplace. The luxury amenities continue outside with the wood-fired hot tub, a raised deck with epic views, a charcoal grill, and an outdoor fire pit.

Four guests, one bedroom
Price: 467 per night

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Chic A-frame mountain cabin minutes from Old Rag

 

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One of two brand new A-frame cabin rentals on a 10-acre plot in Etlan, this Airbnb is a five-minute drive to the Old Rag trailhead. Encompassing a modern kitchen, stylish bathroom, and bedroom loft, this is one of the best places to stay near Shenandoah for couples or solo explorers. The private patio is furnished with Adirondacks, a stone fire pit, and a grill. When you get your fill of stargazing, head indoors where you have Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and a stack of board games.

Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $199 per night

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Hobbit House Airbnb with hot tub in the Virginia “Shire”

 

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Who’s for second breakfast? Middle Earth fans can burrow down at this unique Tolkein-inspired rental 20 minutes from the town of Shenandoah. The first floor of the Hobbit House comprises a cozy lounge with an earthy aesthetic plus a full kitchen where you can rustle up all seven daily meals. The bedroom and bathroom are upstairs while a trundle bed in the living room accommodates a pair of kids or another couple. Perfect for post-park downtime, the backyard of this dog-friendly pad is laid out with a grill and a private Jacuzzi.

Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $299 per night

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Converted dairy barn Airbnb at the foothills of Massanutten Resort

 

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Unplug and get back to basics at this wholesome timber-framed barn in a rural environment where you’re more likely to encounter deer than other travelers. Furnished with hand-picked movables, the unit is as photogenic as it is practical. Swing open the garage door in the morning to breathe in the fresh mountain air while starry evenings may be spent fireside. Located just on the outskirts of the town of Elkton, you’ll be feel rural but be placed within walking distance to the convenience store.

Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $137 per night

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Secluded mountainside dome home in Shenandoah Valley

 

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Ten miles from the Luray Caverns, close to wineries, and with views of the national park, the “Bougie Bunker” puts the highlights of Virginia on your doorstep. Decorated with works by local artists, the dome comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. As Wi-Fi is spotty up in the Virginian mountains, the cozy lounge is stocked with family games and DVDs for old-school evenings. In addition to the furnished deck for gobbling up the scenery, the yard has a fire pit and cornhole.

Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $316 per night

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Shenandoah “Nest” a mile from the Appalachian Trail

 

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Merging elements of a European chalet with a bucolic Virginian cottage, this pet-friendly lodge blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Sited a 10-minute drive from the Front Royal entrance, this charming Chester Gap property roosts on a bluff with panoramas of Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Both the loft bedroom and freestanding tub grant unobstructed views of the landscape trumped only by those from the hot tub on the deck. Rise in time for dawn and you’ll see the sun soar about the valley fog.

Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $595 per night

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