Bed & Breakfast at Luray Overlook

Spacious, quiet rooms above the Shenandoah Valley

Perched on a hilltop in Luray, Virginia, Mayneview pairs sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views with a full homemade breakfast each morning. Book direct with us, no middleman, no booking fees.

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Guest reviews

What guests say

4.8/5
Google ratingRated 4.8/5 on Google, based on 109 reviews, as of 2026-10
109
Verified guest reviewsAcross Google, from recent stays at Mayneviewas of 2026-10

"Really enjoyed our two night stay at Mayneview Bed and Breakfast. It is a beautiful historic home with tastefully restored decor. Our bed was amazingly comfortable and then to wake up to a delicious and hearty breakfast was perfect. Our hosts were very hospitable."

Recent TripAdvisor guest, via mayneview.com

"The highlight for me was relaxing after a 5-hour drive in the outside hot tub with the view of the mountains and overlooking the town. If I ever revisit Luray, I wouldn't even think of staying anywhere else but Mayneview."

BedandBreakfast.com guest, via mayneview.com

Rooms & suites

Rooms in the main house

Each room has a private bathroom, in-room controlled heating and cooling, cable TV, and free wireless internet. Every stay includes our full homemade breakfast.

Overlook Room at Mayneview

Overlook Room

King bed, ensuite bath

  • King-sized bed
  • Private ensuite bathroom with shower
  • Cable TV, alarm clock/CD/radio, hair dryer
  • In-room controlled heating and cooling
  • South and east facing views of the mountains and town
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Jetted tub bathroom in the Edwards Suite

Edwards Suite

Third-floor suite, jetted tub

  • Spacious third-floor suite: open living area plus bedroom
  • Queen bed plus futon couch/double bed
  • Private bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower
  • All-season fireplace, TV/DVD, radio/CD player
  • Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker
  • Please note: two flights of stairs to reach the third floor
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Page Room at Mayneview

Page Room

Queen bed, period bath

Not currently available

  • Mahogany sleigh queen bed
  • Flat panel TV with cable, alarm clock/CD/radio
  • In-room controlled air conditioning
  • Private period bath with clawfoot tub and pedestal sink, just outside the room in the hall
  • Cute and cozy, a favorite of budget travelers
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Luray Room at Mayneview

Luray Room

King bed, walk-in shower

  • King bed
  • Windows on three sides, with town and mountain views
  • Renovated private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Cable TV, in-room controlled heating and cooling, hair dryer
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Shenandoah Room at Mayneview

Shenandoah Room

King bed, south-facing views

  • Mahogany sleigh king bed
  • Private ensuite bathroom
  • Flat panel TV with cable, alarm clock/CD/radio
  • In-room controllable air conditioning, hair dryer
  • South-facing windows with mountain and town views
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Hawksbill Room at Mayneview

Hawksbill Room

Queen bed, valley views

  • Mahogany queen bed
  • Private bath with shower
  • Flat panel TV with cable, radio/alarm clock, CD player
  • Air conditioning
  • Outstanding valley and mountain views
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Room photos are from mayneview.com. Current rates are shown on our booking page.

Breakfast

A full homemade breakfast, every morning

You will not walk away hungry. Breakfast is prepared fresh every morning and is chef's choice, with generous portions built for a long hike, an afternoon of tubing, or a full day of exploring.

  • Locally grown and sourced products where possible: eggs, sausage, fruits and vegetables
  • Bread baked in-house, plus homemade fruit butters and jams
  • Honey from our own bees; fruit from our own trees and bushes
  • Homemade sweet treats all day: cakes, pies, cookies, custards, sweet breads and pastries
  • Full breakfast served daily in the dining room at 9:00 am; other times can be arranged in advance
  • A typical spread: fruit juice or smoothies, home-baked goods, fruit salad or yogurt parfait, seasonal cobblers, and a hot dish such as pancakes, waffles, French toast, quiche, sausage, ham, bacon or salmon
  • Please tell us in advance about dietary needs; we will try our best to accommodate
Dining room at Mayneview where breakfast is served
Guest parlor at Mayneview

Your hosts

A historic hilltop, run by veterans

Mayneview is veteran owned and operated, and proudly offers a 10% discount to active and former U.S. military personnel.

Originally built in 1865 as a hunting lodge by the co-discoverer of Luray Caverns, the building served as a station on the Underground Railroad at the close of the Civil War. Today it is a carefully restored farmhouse with wide porches, a covered viewing pavilion, a fire pit patio, and a hot tub facing the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Common areas are yours to enjoy: a TV room with HBO and expanded cable, a light-filled parlor, a large dining room, a wraparound porch, a courtesy fridge, a Keurig for hot drinks at any hour, and a take-a-book shelf.

Local guide

Explore Luray and the Shenandoah Valley

Mayneview sits between Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington National Forest, minutes from the area's headline attractions.

Rock formations inside Luray Caverns

Luray Caverns

The world-famous caverns are a short drive from our door: towering stalactites, the Great Stalacpipe Organ, and mirror-still underground pools. Plan about two hours for the walking tour.

Guest photo, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Overlook along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
Free viewpoints

Shenandoah National Park

A short drive to one of the park entrances, then Skyline Drive unfolds with 75 overlooks along the Blue Ridge crest. Hawksbill, the park's highest peak, is a favorite day hike.

Guest photo, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Fire pit patio at Mayneview
Free

Evenings at Mayneview

Back home: gaze at the night stars from our fire pit patio, soak in the hot tub over the town lights, or wrap up in blankets in the viewing pavilion with fellow guests.

Photo: mayneview.com

Food nearby

Downtown Luray's Main Street is a short stroll downhill, with cafes, diners and ice cream shops. Weekends fill fast, so head out early for dinner or ask us for timing tips.

Things to watch out for

Skyline Drive has a low speed limit that rangers enforce strictly, so allow extra time. Cell signal drops in parts of the park, so download offline maps before you go. Cavern floors are damp and slippery: wear grippy shoes.

Getting here

We are at 439 Mechanic Street, Luray, VA 22835, an easy drive from Washington D.C. via I-66 and US-211. GPS sometimes favors steep back roads into town; if your route looks odd, call us at +1 540-669-5105 and we will talk you in.

Safety notes

Black bears live in Shenandoah National Park: keep food sealed and never feed wildlife. Check weather before ridge hikes, as conditions change fast. At the inn, the fire pit area is unlit after dark, so bring the porch light mindset and watch your step.

Policies

Good to know

Reservations

We accept reservations online up until 24 hours before the reservation date. Within 24 hours, please call us to reserve. We do not accept single night reservations on holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, etc.).

Cancellations

Please let us know by 6 pm 7 days ahead to avoid a charge to your credit card. If you cancel within 7 days of the reservation, we will charge your credit card for the entire stay. If we are able to rebook your room there will be no charge.

Check-in and check-out

Preferred check-in is between 4 and 6 PM; we can be flexible with advance notice. Guests checking in after 9:30 PM will receive self check-in instructions, as we are usually not available for late check-ins.

House rules

No smoking anywhere inside the B&B; smokers may go outside. All accommodations are non-smoking. Children over the age of 14 are welcome in the main house. Pets are not allowed in the main house. For children or pets in the cottage, or whole-house rentals for private events, please call or email to confirm.

Deposit

No deposit amount is published on our policies page. Please call or email to confirm.

Lost items

We are not responsible for items you leave behind. Please check your room thoroughly before checking out.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A full homemade breakfast is included with every B&B room stay, served daily in the dining room at 9:00 am. Other times can be arranged in advance. It is chef's choice, prepared fresh each morning with locally sourced ingredients where possible.

What is the cancellation policy?

Notify us by 6 pm, 7 days ahead of your reservation to avoid a charge to your credit card. Cancelling within 7 days of the reservation is charged for the entire stay, unless we rebook the room, in which case there is no charge.

What are the check-in times?

Preferred check-in is between 4 and 6 PM, and we can be flexible with advance notice. If you arrive after 9:30 PM, we will provide self check-in instructions.

Are children and pets allowed?

Children over 14 are welcome in the main house; pets are not allowed in the main house. For children or pets in the cottage, please call or email to confirm.

What are the current rates?

Current rates are shown on our booking page. Click "Check rates" on any room to see live availability and pricing.

Do you offer a military discount?

Yes. As a veteran owned and operated inn, we proudly offer a 10% discount to active and former U.S. military personnel.

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Reserve your stay

Book direct with us, no middleman. You can also reach us any time with questions about rooms, availability, or special occasions.

Call us
+1 540-669-5105
Tap to call. Within 24 hours of arrival, please call to reserve.
Email us
mayneviewluray@gmail.com
Tap to email. We reply as quickly as we can.

Online reservations are accepted up to 24 hours before your stay date: check availability on our booking page.