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Lewis Mountain Cabins
Nice, quiet place to relax after hiking.
User:
aeroflygal from: Pompano Beach, Florida
Published Date: Aug, 26, 2024 Travel Date: Aug, 1, 2024 Rating: 5 Nice, quiet place to relax after hiking. It was nice to have a picnic table and a fire pit available to use. The bed was comfortable and they had a coffee maker in the unit. FYI- There was not a hair dryer. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, we were very happy with the place.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 5
- Value: 4
- Sleep Quality: 5
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5
Would not return, especially in summer
User:
AlyfromMN from:
Published Date: Aug, 10, 2024 Travel Date: Aug, 1, 2024 Rating: 2 We picked this cabin as it was pretty centrally located in the park, and for park accommodations was reasonably priced. Our stay was not very pleasant. The cabin consisted of two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom between them. Since these cabins are considered historic they did not have any air conditioning (or fans), which made a stay in August with overnight rain very humid inside (the bed sheets in the morning had that gross moisture feel). When it came time to go to bed, one of the bedrooms had a bunch of noise coming from underneath it, presumably from animals living under the cabin. The second bedroom was fine noise-wise, but the mattress had a big dip in one side of it that you would fall into. Additionally, the cabins seem to have a mouse problem as they provided a plastic storage container with a note to store our food in there, and in the morning when we went to retrieve our food there was mice droppings on the container. If we return to the park for an overnight stay we will get a room at the nearby Big Meadows Lodge, which seemed very nicely kept when we stopped by for dinner.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 2
- Value: 2
- Sleep Quality: 1
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 3
- Service: 3
Perfect family getaway
User:
Stacey H from:
Published Date: Jul, 1, 2024 Travel Date: Jun, 1, 2024 Rating: 5 My family had a fantastic stay at Lewis Mountain Cabins. We stayed for 4 nights as part of a 10 day road trip, and it was my favorite part of the trip. The cabin was cozy and perfect in every way and the covered picnic area and fire pit next to the cabin was so convenient. There is a well stocked camp store with laundry facilities near the cabins. We bought fire wood and ice cream snacks there and even did a load of laundry during our stay. The cabins are also close to some of the best hiking trails in the park. I would highly recommend a stay at Lewis Mountain Cabins if you visit Shenandoah National Park.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 5
- Value: 5
- Sleep Quality: 4
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 4
- Service: 5
Rustic cabin stay in amazing location
User:
lawrence_97 from: Reading, United Kingdom
Trip Type: Couples
Published Date: May, 4, 2024 Travel Date: May, 1, 2024 Rating: 5 We were pleasantly surprised at the condition of our cabin knowing that stays in national parks are often very basic. The cabin was a good size, clean and tidy and no evidence of mice mentioned in other reviews. The bathroom is quite basic and water pressure not that great but it is in a remote location.
The position at mile 57 on skyline drive makes this a perfect location to explore the many overlooks and hikes locally. The setting and views are superb and we enjoyed the wealth of birdlife around the cabin.
Come prepared for the rural setting. You need to bring your own food, cooler and drinks. Ice and firewood are sold onsite.
Too Expensive for Mice
User:
scodecoy from: Chatham, MA
Published Date: Apr, 3, 2024 Travel Date: Apr, 1, 2024 Rating: 2 OK, it's a cabin in the middle of Shenandoah (good location) but there's no excuse for charging this kind of money for a place that has mice. They give a long speech when you check-in, warning you to store food properly but neglect to mention that even if you do, the mice will be running around all night - because they love the soap bars provided with the cabin. The proprietors need to hang a liquid soap dispenser instead and plug the holes letting in the critters. Better amenities in general (internet, bathroom) would also help.
Subratings:
- Rooms: 3
- Value: 1
- Sleep Quality: 1
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 1
- Service: 3