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River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway on the Cacapon River just 2 hours from downtown DC. This newly remodeled private home is situated on 27 acres with 1200 feet of river front to explore. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, sunroom, stainless kitchen and a full length porch with outdoor dining for 10. Watch the bald eagles fly overhead or just listen to the music of the Cacapon run past your house. Our high speed WIFI makes it ideal for remote work.

We provide everything you need, including all linens, bath towels/hand towels/washcloths, extra ‘river’ towels, paper towels, toilet paper, fully equipped kitchen for the discerning chef including basic spices and sugar, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, hand soap, and dish soap/detergent.

In addition to the 3 bedrooms (2 with queens and 1 with 2 twins), there is a queen pull-out couch for an extra guest or two. Ascending the stairs from the driveway, you will immediately be able to take in the incredible river views from the deck that spans the entire front of the house.

Maximum of 2 dogs permitted for an additional fee

Guests can enjoy fishing, kayaking, swimming, and more just a few hundred feet from the front of the home! Or enjoy the river by just sitting on the edge of the river in the comfortable river chairs provided by River Perch.

As River Perch is near many national forests, national parks, and state parks, it makes a great starting point for exploring this part the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains. Shenandoah National Park (48 miles), Cacapon Resort State Park (26 miles), Lost River State Park (42 miles). Hiking in the George Washington National Forest or the Nature Conservancy's Ice Mountain are less than 20 minutes away.

Property manager

Glenn Archer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Yellow Spring, WV

What's nearby

  • Winchester Medical Center - 35 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - 36 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Shenandoah University - 40 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad - 55 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Cacapon Resort State Park - 69 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Puente Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The River House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chars - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Greg's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Jr - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lost River and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from George Washington National Forest. Warden Lake and Winchester Medical Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

River Perch on the Cacapon: private home on 27 acres and 1200 ft of riverfront Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of heaven on the river!
River Perch was amazing! We had a wonderful family long weekend in November with our two labs. Even in November, the kids and dogs had a fantastic time in the water- tubing, fishing and wading. The river was relatively shallow- no deeper than thigh high on my 12 year old. My husband tried to fish, but after 3 days gave up. Super quiet, clean, remote and has everything you need. The Wi-Fi was strong and reliable and the TV was fully equipped with all streaming apps. The fire pit was stocked with firewood and the gas grill was super convenient. We would have loved to use the two chimneys in the chilly evenings but they appeared to be decorative. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook with- knives, cutlery, pots, pans, cookie trays, and even some basic spices. The coffee pot (not Keurig) , toaster and microwave were also helpful to have on hand for movie night and breakfasts. Place was super clean, newly renovated with a clean, modern feel- just beautiful! And the hosts could not be lovelier. Glenn answered all our questions and even left us s’more kits and a bottle of wine for our arrival. Check in was a breeze, instructions provided were easy to follow. The little town of Yellow Spring is about 4-5 miles away and has a Dollar General, gas station and a few smaller shops in case you run out of the basics. Could not recommend this place more! We hope to be back in the spring!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Beautiful location and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful river retreat
Beautiful home and great river view for peaceful and relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Perch is gorgeous!
Amazing views, fell asleep to the sound of the river, beautiful home with all you need and more! Owner is amazing meeting your every need! We will be back...truly Almost Heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, relaxing, beautiful getaway
Glenn was an amazing host!! He was so responsive and generous! The house was great and the scenery was stunning. We loved playing in the river, tubing, kayaking, hiking, and making fires in the fire pit. We would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Harpers Ferry

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay in a serene setting
We had an amazing short stay at River Perch. Glenn is an exceptional host and the home is perfectly appointed for a relaxing stay. The house is newly remodeled and they did an amazing job. The view of the river is stunning from both of the living areas and the deck is perfect. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and was very clean. The 3 bedrooms were set up wonderfully and there were plenty of towels (and beach towels!). The river was so fun and a great spot for bird watching. We ate some s’mores down at the river over a fire which was a perfect end to an absolutely lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with the Grandkids
This is absolutely the best rental we have experienced through VRBO so far. Mr Glenn was the best host and communication was prompt. The house is lovely and the river is even better. Our young ones had so much fun riding the available tubes down the river. Quiet and secluded but only minutes to town. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful time staying at River Perch. The hosts are generous and the property is beautiful, comfortable and well-stocked, inside and out. We kayaked and enjoyed the river, hiked a nearby trail and enjoyed live music in town one evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listen to the river flow by
My family had a lovely time. The house and location were just right. Big, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. Enjoy the river from the covered front porch or walk over to the riverside and sit near the waters edge. Large fun tubes available to float in the cool water. Bring a mask and snorkel and look for crayfish in the rocky shallows. We visited nearby markets in Capon Bridge and Wardensville for fresh produce and interesting local crafts. Some of us brought mtn bikes and road some nearby trails.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th 2024
I booked this home for July 4 for four nights with my son mainly for fishing and the close proximity of the river. Our stay turned out to be so much more. Glenn and his wife are excellent host. We got to see their family fireworks, use their kayaks, tube down the river and Glenn showed my son how to do some fly fishing. They were also very knowledgeable as to where to venture nearby for food and unique gift shopping. The home is lovely, very clean, recently remodeled and well kept. The river is so clear we could see fish and crawdads everywhere.. It was a great retreat to return to nature. It’s nice that you can’t see any other homes and this area is very quiet, but there are people nearby so you’re not completely isolated, which was comforting for me. I definitely plan to stay again, it’s a very special place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
House was clean, nicely decorated and perfectly located in a quiet natural setting along the river. Really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mothers' Day weekend family trip
This is a beautiful and spacious home with river access and porch for sunning and relaxing. We spent 2 of our 4-night hiking trip here. The owner went out of his way for us, lighting the fire pit, and bringing smore fixings for the kids (12 and 13). Inner tubes and kayaks were available, and despite the cold temp., the kids tubed down the shallow river and were in heaven! Spotlessly clean, and we were thrilled to find Rummikub in the game cupboard. Quiet, private area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable property.
Well kept and maintained property. First time with a river view and we all liked it. Two things convey better than expected, seclusion in nature and picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Favio G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming River Front
Beautiful spot overlooking a beautiful WVA river
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece for heaven
The property was just as listed. Beautiful quiet spot on the river. Hosts were quick to respond and helpful with surrounding information. Will definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous
We wanted a change of pace/ scenery and found exactly that. If you’re used to the noise of a freeway then you will love the sound of the capacon river flowing right out front of this beautiful home. Glen did everything he could to make sure we had everything. House is very nice and comfortable.everything you need to enjoy a getaway is provided.The view of the river is priceless. Saw several eagles fly by and numerous other wildlife that made it spectacular. Bring binoculars to really enjoy the views. Glen gave us info on the local butcher and various places to check out. Local butcher does have best burger in town. We decided to grill all of our meals instead of going out.The fire pit by the river was where we spent our late afternoon and evening enjoying the outdoors. Simple,serene and very peaceful place. Highly recommend for a getaway. We stayed 3 nights. Would return in a heartbeat but will stay longer. Many thanks to Glen for his hospitality. He checked in a few times to make sure everything was going well. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful home on the river. Glenn is an amazing host that goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. He even gave my boys a tractor ride! The house felt new and so did everything inside. We will definitely be coming back! Thanks Glenn!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy river cabin
Really lovely cabin that feels like new inside and out. Great covered deck that we enjoyed even during a rainy weekend. Extremely helpful and welcoming host who has all the extras for stay already included like paper towels, linens and a kitchen utensils. The river view is beautiful and it’s a quiet and relaxing spot. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic private stay with great hosts
Our stay at River Perch was fantastic! It was a perfect retreat for us to watch the leaves fall and take in nature for a few days. The kitchen was gorgeous and very well stocked and WiFi/internet access was strong enough for us both to work remote with no issues. Glenn went the extra mile, with recommendations to one of the best burgers in the DMV, firestarters and smores supplies for the firepit by the river, and literally when returning a few forgotten items left in the cabin. Thanks for such a wonderful stay and making our anniversary feel special!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house ever!
Sits right in front of a beautiful river. So peaceful! Glenn was so great. He brought girls s’mores and us some fresh veggies from his garden. He sat down and talked with us and shared stories! The house is so nice and the porch is amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top for rest
Good place to take a rest apart from morden
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

b. m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic River House Close to DC That Checked All Boxes
This might be our favorite VRBO stay ever! From start to finish our River Perch vacation was perfect. We contacted Glenn on a Thursday about a last-minute getaway trip, and by Friday afternoon we were on our way. Glenn is the PERFECT host. Speedy responder, charming and informative, helpful and kind. The house was exactly what we expected but better. It is a brand-new renovation that was spotless and had the appliances and amenities to make your stay easy and comfortable. From an easy to use gas grill, to a beautiful gas oven with griddle, a spotless fridge with water dispenser and ice maker and efficient and easy to use dishwasher. Brand-new washer/dryer, filled river tubes. Lovely decor, comfortable, new bedding in all the bedrooms, ceiling fans and efficient AC for August. Plenty of starter everything (tp, paper towels, garbage bags, spices, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, hand soap, general cleaners, beach towels, extra outdoor chairs for the river, firewood, fire-starters, lanterns, s'more-starters) we did not need anything. Bring your favorite spices, but you don't need to. We grilled every night and made a fire in the fire pit nightly. Glenn set us up on a guided hike and gave us so much helpful information about the area. The river is 50 yards from the deck/house where we spent most of our time. Adirondack chairs are new and good quality, River Rats to float on, bring your fishing gear and explore. IMPRESSIVE and MAGICAL. Can't wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway!
My friends and I had a wonderful time. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed hanging out at the river and listening to the rippling waters from the covered deck. Communication was great. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven
I brought my kids and in-laws and the kids called it heaven ! They swam in the river and caught so much fish !!! Biscuit and Burgers is a must try ! The house and property is beautiful the best part is waking up to drink coffee and listen to the river and animals ! Definitely would love to to come back !!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation at its finest!
Beautifully renovated house right on the river, where you could listen to the river and the birds from the covered porch. Firepit was perfect for cooking up hot dogs and smores. Glenn was an excellent host, making sure our stay was comfortable. Will definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023