Charme du centre-ville : jacuzzi et salle de jeux

Welcome to our beautifully restored 1923 home, located in the absolute heart of downtown Luray, Virginia. Sitting proudly at the top of Main Street, this home offers unmatched walkability—step outside the gate and you’re immediately surrounded by local bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and small-town charm. Park your car when you arrive and truly enjoy Luray on foot, with mountain views providing a stunning backdrop to your stay.

Inside, the home blends historic character with modern comfort. A highlight for families and groups is the dedicated game room, featuring foosball and a four-player retro arcade with over 3,500 games. After a day of exploring, unwind in the spacious 7-person jacuzzi—perfect for relaxing under the stars.

This home’s location makes it an ideal base for exploring the area. Luray Caverns is just minutes away, and Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive is right down the road, offering world-class hiking, overlooks, and scenic drives. Access to the Shenandoah River for tubing, boating, and fishing is also only minutes down the road.

Important Notes About the Home and Location:

This home is in the beating heart of Luray. It is not a quiet, secluded mountain retreat- and that’s exactly what many guests love about it. A train track runs just behind the house, providing close-up views of passing trains, a consistent favorite experience for kids. Across the street is the town fire department, and like trains passing, firetrucks may be called out at any time, day or night. You’ll also notice light foot traffic outside the front gate, as the home sits in a lively, walkable commercial district.

Most guests consider these elements part of the authentic downtown experience rather than drawbacks. However, if you’re seeking total quiet and serenity, a remote cabin in the woods may be a better fit. If you want energy, convenience, character, and to be fully immersed in the life of Luray, you’ve found the perfect place.

This historic home features a charming original gravity-convection design enhanced with modern baseboard heating (individual room thermostats for precise control) and central air conditioning upstairs controlled from the master bedroom thermostat. For the best comfort—especially when using the AC—please run the ceiling fans throughout the house to help circulate air evenly, just as the home's classic design intends.


Nearby Natural and Outdoor Attractions:

Luray Caverns (2 miles)
Shenandoah National Park (9-15 miles to Thornton Gap entrance)
Shenandoah Caverns (20 miles north)
Lake Arrowhead (5 miles)
Hawksbill Greenway (in town)
Shenandoah River (various access points, 5-10 miles)
Compton Gap Trail (15 miles, in SNP)
Hawk Recreation Area (30 miles north)
Lost River State Park (30 miles northwest)


Nearby Historical Sites and Museums:

Shenandoah Heritage Village (2 miles, at Luray Caverns)
Luray Valley Museum (2 miles, at Luray Caverns)
Car & Carriage Caravan Museum (2 miles, at Luray Caverns)
Toy Town Junction (2 miles, at Luray Caverns)
Historic White House (Kauffman House) (in town)
Chimney Monument at Ed Good Memorial Park (8 miles south, Stanley)
Shenandoah Railroad Museum (10 miles south, Shenandoah town)
Virginia Museum of the Civil War & New Market Battlefield (15 miles north, New Market)
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park (30 miles north, near Middletown)
Luray Singing Tower (in town)


Nearby Family-Friendly and Adventure Spots:

Luray Zoo - A Rescue Zoo (3 miles)
Garden Maze at Luray Caverns (2 miles)
Rope Adventure Park at Luray Caverns (2 miles)
Massanutten Resort (25-30 miles south, McGaheysville)
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (5 miles)
Cooter's Place: a ‘Dukes of Hazard’ Museum - Luray (in town)
Massanutten Country Corner (20 miles)
Warehouse Art Gallery (in town)
Gem Sluice at Luray Caverns (2 miles)


Nearby Periodic and Annual Events:

Farmers Markets: DOTS (Saturdays, May-Oct, downtown Luray); Willow Grove Farm Market (seasonal, Stephens City ~25 miles); West Main Market (year-round local goods).
Evenings on Main Concert Series (summer, Luray)
Page Valley Fair (August)
Festival of Spring (May)
Page Valley Sunflower Festival (Aug/Sep)
Shenandoah County Fair (Aug-Sep, Woodstock ~20 miles)
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival (April, Winchester ~35 miles)
Taste of the Valley Wine, Spirits & Food Festival (June)
Page County Heritage Festival (fall)
Holiday Parades (winter, Luray/Stanley/Shenandoah)
Luray Triathlon (annual, Lake Arrowhead)
Shenandoah Downs Horse Racing (Apr-May/Aug-Oct, Woodstock)
Civil War Living History Weekend (March, Luray Valley Museum)


Guest access:

Guests have access to the entire home (less the unfinished basement) and front, side, and large back yards, as well as the oversized driveway behind the home and free on-street parking in front of the home on Main Street.


Other things to note:

Due to County/Town regulations, the property has a HARD LIMIT of 10 guests at any one time - we are entirely unable to make exceptions to this limit.

We are happy to allow up to one dog join you on your stay. We require a $150 pet fee per stay, as extra deep-cleaning is required after each stay with a four-legged friend.