Countryside Winter! 3 Acres, 15 Min to Massanutten

Quaint countryside roads, pastoral mountain views, and roaming farm animals lead you to “River Dreams”, a unique and tranquil getaway. Our modest all-brick updated home sits on a 3-acre open lot with private access to 162-feet of Shenandoah River’s waterfront. Enjoy modern indoor comforts while taking in all of nature’s beauty. Relax on hammock swings, build bonfires at our “Fire Ring”, venture on kayaks, float on river tubes, go fishing, or play backyard games. Welcome to your waterfront oasis! Enter our neighborhood on a one-lane gravel country road, pull up to the circular driveway, and you are ready to start your vacation at "River Dreams." Two rocking chairs and hanging flower baskets on the front porch set the stage for morning coffee or afternoon tea. Here at "River Dreams", reminisce on what the pace of earlier times would have been like, and fill your days with reflection, relaxation, and reconnection. Added modern comforts of our 1500-square-feet finished space home, including 3 WiFi-enabled TVs, will ease your transition to riverfront life in the Shenandoah Valley. Entrance: access by lockbox and key, shoe rack at interior of entrance Living Room: ceiling fan, accent rug, comfortable wide-seat sofa, 2 arm accent chairs, coffee table, board games, portable macrame mini stools Dining Room: ceiling fan, dining table with seating for 6 Family Room: 50-inch Smart TV, gas fireplace with screen & timer-remote, ceiling fan, accent rug, loveseat, 2 accent chairs, coffee table, small accent table Kitchen: ceiling fan, new stainless steel appliances (note: gas range), fully-equipped for all your cooking and dining needs (coffee maker with grinder- bring your own coffee beans and filter, blender, cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, serving dishes, dinnerware, utensils, etc), tea set, complimentary Stash tea bags, note- sink has no garbage disposal Master Bedroom: ceiling fan, 43-inch Smart TV, queen bed, 7-drawer chest, bench seating, small nightstand, white linens and towels, small walk-in closet, luggage rack Master Bathroom: completely remodeled with surround tiles, mosaic-accent shower, Vigo frameless glass shower doors, 48-inch vanity/mirror/light, brushed nickel rain shower with separate shower handle "Country Flowers" Bedroom: ceiling fan, 43-inch Smart TV, queen bed, white dresser, nightstand, white linens and towels, closet with clothes hangers Hall Bathroom: completely remodeled with surround tiles, mosaic-accent shower, Vigo frameless glass shower doors, 36-inch vanity/mirror/light, brushed nickel rain shower with separate shower handle "The Little Ones" Bedroom: ceiling fan, twin bed with trundle bed, white linens and towels, closet with clothes hangers Basement: recently finished (11/1/21) with 1000 sf of “rustic chic” extra space, wet bar, sink, beverage cooler. 4-chair round table seating, couch, coffee table, TVs Basement Bathroom: surround tiles, mosaic-accent shower, Vigo frameless glass shower door, 36-inch vanity/mirror/light, brushed nickel rain shower with separate shower handle Basement Laundry Closet: side-by-side washer and dryer, tiled flooring, 2 storage shelves, laundry basket AMENITIES/SUPPLIES (* ones require replenishing when our guests let us know, so if you notice it's low at your arrival, please contact us) _Kitchen: trash bags*, dishwasher pods*, dishwashing detergent*, sponge*, 3 hand towels, 1 roll of paper towels _Bathrooms: hair dryers, complimentary travel starter bath sac (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, bar (Website hidden by Airbnb) per bathroom, 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom (extra 3 rolls in guest cabinet storage) _Linens & Towels: beds made with Q, Q, 2T, extra set of clean Q & T in guest cabinet storage for emergency, 6 sets of white towels (bath, hand, face) on beds, extra set in guest cabinet storage _River Towels: 6-8 dark color towels are provided in clear bins next to the sofa in the family room _Laundry: laundry detergent pods*, dryer sheets*, ironing board/iron OUTDOOR SPACE Front Porch: 2 rocking chairs with small table, 2 arm cushioned lounging chairs, outdoor dining table with 6 chairs & cushions Back Patio: gas grill (grilling tools are located in kitchen), cleaning brush and supply, patio furniture Guest Cottage: no access right now, but we have plans of remodeling this space to share with guests once completed Riverfront "Fire Ring" Area: fire pit and tools, 4 single hammock swings, 8 stump-stool seats, 2-seater conversation bench Storage Shed Area: 4 8-ft kayaks, 2 10-ft kayaks, oars are inside shed, 2 double river tubes, 4 single river tubes (pump is on the shelf near family room), life jackets, crossnet volleyball set, cornhole, backyard game set River Access: you'll need to walk about 100 yards to the riverfront, and we've supplied a pulling wagon to make it easier for you to transport anything you choose to use at the river. River water access requires high mobility and some maneuvering at this time. While the pathway had been cleared, our steps & landings are not yet built. We have been experiencing unexpected delays with progress during to the labor shortage in the countryside. We are hoping for a Spring 2022 completion. Thank you for your patience. Entire house and property, except the following areas: Owner’s Closet (main house) Guest Cottage (locked) Toro Vehicle (red parked on side of house) I am available by phone, email, Airbnb messenger for any questions you have prior to or during your stay. Our home is located in Shipwreck Farm, a wonderful quiet neighborhood within 5 minutes from the town of Shenandoah, 15 minutes Massanutten Four Season Resort, 25 minutes to Shenandoah National Park (Swift-Run Gap Entrance), and 30 minutes from Harrisonburg, home of the JMU Dukes. Our home has private access to the Shenandoah River. For more information on our area of the river, search "South Fork Shenandoah River" and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. We have a long circular gravel driveway with plenty of space for parking. Please be careful, courteous, and yield to oncoming cars as the roads are single-lane in our neighborhood. Our property has 162' of riverfront. Our home does not have river views. A 3-5 minute stroll will take you to the river from the house. Our basement is finished with tile flooring and an open-concept ceiling. It is nice and cool in the summer, but is significantly colder than the upper floor in the winter. We have provided several blankets for you to use as needed. We are having steps & landings built and hope to complete it Spring 2022. While the pathway has been cleared of brush, it is a dirt incline and may be steep at certain parts. Access to the river will require high mobility and some maneuvering around bushes, trees, and rocks. We’ve been faced with the challenges of labor shortage in the countryside, and thank you for your patience and understanding. Don’t forget River/Water shoes as the bottom of the river is rocky and parts may be rough or sharp. It will take some strength to get the kayaks and river tubes down to the water. The river water is shallow, and goes up mostly to about waist (adult) high. Some life jackets in varying sizes are provided should you need them. The river flows from right to left and is about a Category 1 rapids. For ease, we advise you paddle right and then float back towards the house. The Shenandoah Speedway racetrack is several miles away across the river. If you book on a race night, you will hear the race from the riverfront. Search up "Shenandoah Speedway" to obtain the most updated schedule. Our neighbors have friendly dogs, and may at times roam briefly into our backyard. We also have a deer family that come through our front yard in the morning and early evening to nibble on our pear trees. If you have young children, please advise them to behave accordingly so as to not startle these animals. We are a pet-friendly family, but due to allergies, are unable to accommodate all our furry friends. If you are interested in a longer stay and would like special consideration for your family pet, we will be happy to review your request on a case-by-case basis. We have regular professional pest control service for bugs, mosquitoes, etc. Because we are in nature, you may occasionally see a little critter here and there (flies are popular and we’ve supplied swatters, also check for tics). Typically after it rains, the gnats come out. Please be advised and plan accordingly. Bring bug spray! In our riverfront area, homes tend to be moist and we have a dehumidifier in the basement. If you feel a bit “musty”, it is normal for our home. Lowering the AC or turning on the ceiling fans will typically take care of this for our guests. Check-out time is promptly at 10:00 am as our housekeeping staff need to work diligently in order to prepare for the next guests.