Shenandoah Wilderness Traveler

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Independent
8.2 (31 reviews)
174 Horseshoe Cir, Gordonsville, Virginia, 22942 , Gordonsville , US
1-5408329400

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Facilities

Firepit
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Designated smoking area
Outdoor furniture
Billiards or pool table
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great place
Had a great time
Cons:
Terrible receptionists
Rude staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7
Rude receptionists and long check-in process impacted service negatively.
Location
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.52
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8
Despite the service issues, overall stay was enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:05

Property Description

Discover the tranquility of Shenandoah Wilderness Traveler, where comfort meets nature in beautiful Gordonsville.

Unwind in Comfort
Make yourself at home in one of our 60 cozy guestrooms, equipped with complimentary wireless internet, cable programming, and coffee/tea makers for your convenience. Each room features inviting shower/tub combinations, generous complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy our BBQ grills for a delightful outdoor dining experience and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self-parking ensures worry-free arrivals and departures for all guests.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Venture out to discover local gems like Graves Fine Art Gallery and Louisa Town Park, both within a short drive from the hotel. With stunning vineyards and picturesque parks nearby, every day promises a new adventure.

Don’t miss out on a perfect escape; book your stay today at Shenandoah Wilderness Traveler!

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 7
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 8.49
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8
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Kelly • couple • us
7
A beautiful, comfortable cabin that provided a relaxing place to stay while visiting Shenandoah.
Pros:

The cabin itself was excellent. It was very clean, beautifully designed, spacious, and well maintained. We especially appreciated the comfortable accommodations and the layout. It was a wonderful place to relax after a day of exploring Shenandoah National Park.

Cons:

Unfortunately, a water main break during our stay meant we were without water for several hours. The pools, hot tubs, stables, and other resort amenities were also closed, and the fireworks show was canceled. While we completely understand these circumstances were beyond the property’s control, we were disappointed that the resort fee was not adjusted since none of the resort amenities were available during our stay.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • family_with_children • us
10
Relaxing, comfortable, in a beautiful lication
Pros:

Breakfast was quite good! Excellent service.

Cons:

Need hooks on the back of the bathroom door!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice getaway Views are nice
Pros:

Big pool
In house restaurant
Pillows
Hot shower

Cons:

No chair in the room

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • us
5
Nice get away
Pros:

Big pool, clean and friendly

Cons:

Pushing timeshares

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Connie • couple • us
2
I would not recommend this to anybody.
Cons:

The lodge has bed bugs, a boil advisory, the pools are closed and management either does not exist or does not care. I am now covered in bites, had to scrub everything before I could leave and management has yet to reach out.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Richie • couple • us
9
Pros:

They had no water pool was closed

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Room was kind of small but it was cool/had good AC. Easy parking. The lodge has the outdoor pool, which we enjoyed.

Cons:

Lots of stuff was closed. Other pools besides the outdoor one completely unavailable. Just a lot of stuff was closed.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very beautiful and the food was awesome at the restaurant

Cons:

Everything felt damp in the room...?

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • dk
7
Cons:

Det så mere roligt ud på billederne og der blev ikke gjort opmærksom på at de små børnepools var lukket. Vi manglerde også en privat terasse

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Ferguson • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Kerri • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

I have been going to SC for over 25 years. The location and cabins are what keep me going back. We enjoy the horseback riding as well!

Cons:

We knew the indoor pool was closed- has been for 3 years. However, we were unaware until we checked in that the second outdoor pool was closed as well which meant for a very crowded pool. In the cabin there was limited spots to hang bath towels and the shower was very slippery. The majority of the activities are an additional fee. I dont prefer the way you have to go about booking it online and then your inbox fills up with numerous emails.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Zeo • solo_traveller • us
9
Peaceful family getaw
Pros:

Loved the staff, Mac's has GREAT FOOD! Management very responsive to music issue at the pool...THANK YOU! We had e great horseback ride with the family...they were all attentive. Loved the lake and peaceful views.

Cons:

Lampshade in room needs to be changed and beds were noisy.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Alfornia • couple • us
10
Time spent not wasted in a beautiful space.
Pros:

Peace and quiet the perfect getaway. We enjoyed playing all the games by the putt putt golf course. We played horseshoes,tennis, and basketball. We ended up a lil sore but needed it!!!!

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tyler • couple • us
5
Cons:

We stayed in the lodge and had to request a different room due to the amount of mildew accumulated on the furniture and smelled awful. Over half of the things to do were closed partially due to an ice storm damaging the property and the indoor pool was broken. They had a game room but had to pay at least 1 dollar to play per game. Really disappointed with our stay but the staff were great.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
7
Nice Cabin, Great views, quiet.
Pros:

Good views. Good cabin. Location was good for us. Thought it was a good value.

Cons:

We were there for 3 days and tney never emplied the trash cans. The big one in the kitchen was overflowing the day we left. Had a few wasps in the cabin. Luckily we didn't get attacted.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Juliane • family_with_children • de
4
Leider sehr enttäuschend alles in allem.
Pros:

Die Lage war ausgesprochen schön. Im Keller die Spielhalle und das kleine Gym waren top.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war von Beginn sehr dreckig und wurde während des gesamten Aufenthalts nicht gereinigt, die Betten nicht gemacht, die Handtücher nicht gewechselt und die Mülleimer nicht geleert. Der angepriesene Außenpool (der innenpool war geschlossen, hat man aber erst nach der Buchung erfahren) war sehr dreckig und nicht benutzbar.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
7
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
10
Lovely Cabin in Beautiful Rural Virginia
Pros:

Lovely and clean cabin in a beautiful rural Virginia setting. Parking is right at the unit with a ramp directly to the door. There is a small general store on site with all of the essentials, but there is also a Food Lion in nearby Gordonsville (about 15 minutes away). Pizza and sandwiches are available at the deli / cafe - the pizza was quite good. Location is about 45 minutes from Jefferson's Monticello and Monroe's Highlands.

Cons:

The resort is part of Bluegreen Vacations and when checking in, visitors meet with the "concierge" where they try to talk you into a presentation on Club Membership.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee