WELCOMING!
Allow our 1940’s Cap Cod welcome you to the neighborhood through its “open arms.” The Shenandoah River rock and curved staircases create a unique entrance to our calm and pleasant home.
SHARED LIVING W/ CATS!
We welcome visitors from all over who are in Luray for a variety of reasons: hiking, biking, running, and touring the local sites. Our space is shared with 3 indoor/outdoor cats and an adorable puppy. Our shared space community allows you to meet and interact with new people and make new friends.
Welcome!
Our hostel provides lodging for hikers on the Appalachian Trail, bicyclists, and other visitors to Luray. Rest in our comfortable hostel, take a shower, meet other hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, cook your own food in the kitchen or walk to nearby restaurants. The hostel is located at 1260 East Main Street – 8 miles West of the Appalachian Trail in Luray, Virginia
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Common area with limited, basic cable, DVD’s, board games and books
- Wi-Fi and computer with internet free to guests
- Large front and back porches
- Fire pit in the back yard
- Grocery store and restaurants are 0.7 mile from the hostel
- 1.5 miles from Appalachian Outdoor Outfitters and downtown, including the local library and post office
- Storage building and basement areas for bikes
- Parking is available on site
- Mail drops: Free to guests; $2 fee otherwise
Come stay with us and explore the area!
We are your full service contact for ALL hostel, slackpack, and logistical needs for hiking the Appalachian Trail or cycling running in Central Virginia.
Twin Beds – $30 cash/person per night (includes taxes) $1 extra for card
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at the Thornton Gap trail head for hikers!
- Complimentary shuttle for resupply
- We provide all bed linens, pillows and blankets.
- Each room is stocked with bath towels, hand towels, washcloths.
- Basic hygiene products are in the bathroom.
- Coffee, tea, lemonade is included.
- Debit/ credit is an option for a small convenience fee
Camping – $15 cash/ person per night (includes taxes) $.50 extra for card
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at the Thornton Gap trail head for hikers!
- Complimentary shuttle for resupply
- We have limited camping sites on the property.and one really good hammock spot
- Fee includes access to showers w/ towels and kitchen
- Coffee, tea, lemonade is included.
- Debit/ credit is an option for a small convenience fee
Showers
- Showers are included with overnight stays.
- We also offer showers for people just passing through.
- Showers are $3.00/person and include towel and soap.
Internet
There is a “community” computer available with internet access so you can check/send email or take care of any other business before hitting the trail. Wireless internet is also available. While there is no time limit for computer usage, please be considerate of other guests who also want to use this service.
Kitchen Facilities
- We have a full kitchen for guests to use.
- It is stocked with dishes, glasses, silverware, and cookware.
- All we ask is that you completely clean up after yourself for the next person.
- There is also a refrigerator where you can keep that leftover pizza, or if you’re staying for a few days, stock up on groceries.
- Staying with a large group? You can now order local groceries and have them delivered onsite. Valet services are also available for groups with a lot to unload.
Laundry
- We provide laundry services for guests. Laundry (wash/dry/detergent) is $5 per load.
- Shared loads are permissible.
Trains
Luray is a train town. We can’t get away from them. The hostel is across the street from train tracks. Cargo trains do run at all hours and most night conductors are courteous of sleepers. However, there is a cross over about 300 yards from the hostel. Since safety is of utmost importance, the whistle blows in front of the hostel when trains are traveling out of town.
Outfitters
Our quaint little town is fortunate enough to have an outfitter store, stocked with all of your camping and hiking needs. Please visit Appalachian Trail Outfitters in the center of town.
ABOUT THE OWNER

Alison Coltrane
Owner & Innkeeper
House Rules
INTEGRITY – Use it!
We define it as, “Doing the right thing, all the time, no matter what, and no matter who’s watching.”
COMMON SENSE – Use it!
Hikers:
- If no one is here… hang out in The Cave or on a porch and relax.
- Call me to let me know you’re here. (540) 244-5652.
- If your bed is stripped, make it first and strip it down last.
- No packs in the room. They should stay on the back porch or in The Cave. (lowest level a.k.a. basement)
- Bring up your Cave towels to be laundered if you shower down there.
- Quiet hours are 10 pm – 7 am. Be courteous of early sleepers.
- The early risers will do the same. Right? ♥
- If you mess it up… clean it up. Kitchen access is a privilege; please treat it as such.
- Smoking is allowed… outside. The porches are lovely this time of year!
- NO drugs!
We are conservationists, which means . . .
- We recycle – Bins for paper, plastic, glass, and metal are on the back porch or by the compost bin across the driveway.
- Reuse your linens (towels & sheets) for the duration of your stay.
- Hang towels on the pegs to dry.
- Close the doors to the sleeping rooms if the AC is on.
- Turn off the lights and electronics when not in use.
Rates
- Bed/ shower / kitchen access: $30 cash/ $31 card per person
- Laundry: $5/ load (See if others want laundry done, too, and share the cost.)
- Limited tent camping: $15 cash/ $15.50 card PER PERSON, not per tent (Shower and kitchen access included.)
This town is quaint. This space is awesome.
This hostel is wonderful. Let’s keep it that way!!
CLICK HERE TO PRINT Welcome to Open Arms at the Edge of Town House Rules
Historic Luray, VA
The Page Valley is steeped in history. Downtown Luray is picture perfect to be sure. Small town stores dot Main Street and beyond. Antiques, window shopping, and good dining are all available in Luray! There are many activities and sites to see in Luray/Page County, Virginia. Here are some ideas for you:
- Canoe, tube, or fish on the Shenandoah River
- Swim, kayak, or canoe in season at Lake Arrowhead and enjoy a picnic in the park all year round
- Relax in beautiful gardens
- Horse back ride at some of the nearby stables and trails
- Cycle country back roads
- Visit Valley antique shops
- Explore Civil War sites
- Visit Valley vineyards and enjoy wine tastings
- Tour Luray Caverns as well as Endless Caverns and Skyline Caverns
Local Dining
- Anthony’s Pizza
- Big Meadow Lodge
- Brookside Restaurant
- Circa 31 at the Mimslyn Inn
- Dan’s Steak House
- East Wok
- Dominicos Italian Restaurant
- Gathering Grounds
- Hawksbill Diner
- Gennaro’s Italian Restaurant
- Main Street Bakery
- Moonshadows Restaurant
- Mrs. B’s Pizza
- Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill
- The Speakeasy- Mimslyn Inn
- West Main Market
Other Information Resources
CLEAN UP – REST & REJUVENATE!
The Vineyards, Wineries, & Distilleries
Page County and surrounding communities are filled with vineyards, all of which are within a short driving distance from Open Arms!
- Chester Gap Cellars
- Copper Fox Distillery
- Desert Rose Winery
- DuCard Vineyard
- Gadino Cellars
- Rappahannock Cellars
- River Hill Distillery, Luray
- Sharp Rock Vineyards
- Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
- Discover Shenandoah – Visit the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop
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*Please note that we have a 7-day maximum stay policy.
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