Location: Massanutten Resort, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA (10 min from Harrisonburg, Elkton, VA and JMU. 2 hrs to DC.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 7 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 18)
Keywords: House
The SunGrazer is a spacious new (2005) 3,200 sq ft, 7 bedroom, 4 bath mountain home that sleeps 18 easily. For those of you who have stayed with us before, we have converted the "kids' room on the bottom floor to a 7th bedroom with a twin over full bed. The 7 bedrooms and 4 full baths will accommodate 18 folks.
Located in the Massanutten Four Seasons Resort in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the house features 2 forty foot decks with ski slope, stream, and golf course views, 9 ft and cathedral ceilings, 2 family rooms with a 55"HDTV, 2 fireplaces, a garage, two bikes, fusball table and game table. We are not connected to the Massanutten Resort so get no special breaks on Resort amenities. Everything open to the public is available to you includig the Skiing, winter and summer tubing on the ski slopes, GoKart Course, mini-golf, either of the two 18-hole golf courses, fishing, horseback riding, etc. In summer you also have access to the Property Owner's pool at the top of the mountain near our home.
Everything is provided at our home, all you need to do is show up with personal toiletries and some food. If you plan to use the Water Park, bring some extra towels (we don't want ours taken from the house -- they tend to not come back -- and the Water Park does not provide towels). Smoking is allowed on decks. You can walk to the golf course or fishing, and the ski slopes are 5 minutes away. The Appalachian Trail runs right by the home and the famous Skyline Drive has an entrance only 20 minutes by car. We cater to families (preferred) and adult-led groups that will respect our home, the privacy of our neighbors, our house rules and the rules of the Massanutten Property Owners Association.
Upstairs - 1 master Queen suite with foldout double sofa, 2 double bunk rooms (sleep 8), kitchen (seats 6), dining room (seats 10), garage, great room with fireplace, 2 bathrooms, deck access. Downstairs- family room with 55" HDTV, master King suite, 1 triple bunk room, one bedroom with twin beds and another with a twin-over-double bunk, great room with fireplace, deck access. All bunks are bolted to the walls so they can't tip and are built to hold adults. Driveway is paved with ample parking for five cars maximum. For the disabled or elderly, there is only one step from our driveway into our home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Bring extra beach towels if you intend to use the pools or the Water Park.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : One car.
- Off Street Parking : Only across the street and only all four wheels off the road.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Can park in the owner's parking lot about 5 minutes away.
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2) : Fold out sofa and twin-over-double bunk downstairs
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed (5) : One is a triple bunk bed. All bunk beds are bolted to the walls so they can't tip.
- Convertible Bed : Sofa bed in upstairs queen master suite.
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 55" HDTV and 3 others connected to satellite system
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- View/Location
- Mountain View : See the pictures included with our site.
- Golf Course Front : Golf course is directly below our property but you can't get to it from our home. Two 18-hole courses at Massanutten.
- Golf Course View
- Monument View : Ski slopes in the distance. Views at night are spectacular.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls only. Internet access available upon request.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : It works wonderfully!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : One step up into our home.
- Kid Friendly : Children's room on lower floor with games, tables, etc.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : One adult must be 26 or older.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Can smoke outside.
- Activities
- Golf
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars only)
17 Mar - 1 Dec (except holidays)$450, $2695/wk; mid-week specials
2 Dec - 16 Mar (except holidays): $450-$500/night or $2895/week
Holidays: Easter, JMU graduation, 4th July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years:
$540/night or $3295/week
Refundable $395 reservation/damage deposit due prior to confirmation by check.
50% rent due 60 days prior to arrival; 50% due 14 days prior to arrival.
10% military discount to all active duty military and 10% off for repeat renters.
No extra fees or taxes. Mid-week specials -- ask.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Massanutten Resort
Three of our four grandchildren live in Harrisonburg. We found ourselves visiting Harrisonburg at least once a month and we always stayed with our son and his family. When their third child arrived five years ago we knew staying with them just wouldn't work. We needed more room as a family especially when our other two children, their spouses, and our fourth granchild came to visit. So we built a home large enough for our frequent family get-togethers.
The Unique Benefits at this House
There are so many things to do and see in the Massanutten area that none of our family ever gets bored. Whether it's hiking in the National Forest that abuts the Resort, or Skyline Drive just a few minutes away, or skiing or tubing in the winter, or using the pools that are available, we all have fun and get a chance to RELAX. The views from our upper deck are spectacular, whether it's the ski slopes in the distance, the golfers on the course below our deck, the sunrise that creeps over our home in the morning, or the sunset that slides below the mountain across the valley. If you want to unwind, this is the place.
University of Virgin and Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello are about 45 minutes away.
The entrance off Route 33 is only about 20 minutes away. You'll also find rafting on the Shenandoah River in Elkton on the way.
Owner's Map of Massanutten Resort
Carol is a college professor and I am finally retired completely.
Property Photos
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- View of the Sungrazer from a distance - Shenandoah Valley Vacation Rental
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- View from upper deck - Shenandoah Valley Vacation Rental
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- Downstairs family room with 55"HDTV, surround sound, DVD player - Shenandoah Valley Vacation Rental
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- Upstairs cathedral ceiling living room
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- Back looking up at our home
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- Kitchen Eating Area
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- Front Garden
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- View from the lower deck
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- Dining Table Looking Back
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- Dining area and wood-burning fireplace
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- Downstairs game room looking out lower deck
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- Two Double Bunks in two bedrooms bolted to the walls
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- Dining Room
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- Twin Bedroom
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- King Bed
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- Queen Bed
Traveler Reviews (12)
Director
Guest: Queen Mom
(Concord, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 02/03/12
Review Submitted: 02/06/12
Absolutely love this house! I have a winter retreat for children here for the last six years and it is very "kid friendly"! The family that rents it are wonderful to work with also! Love it!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Weekend:)
Guest: Gabrielle
(Rockville, MD)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
Our family had a wonderful weekend together in your beautiful home! We loved the set up of the home and it was perfect for accommodating our large group. The owners were great with working with our group including late check out to accommodate all of the children wants the day of our check out. The home had many different games to entertain the group and the area is full of activities to keep everyone happy including skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, ice skating or spending a day at the water park (all of which some or all of us took part in). We would love to come back to Massanutten and stay in this home again! Thank you Carol and Marty!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
My 75th Family Birthday Weekend
Guest: G-ma
(Palmyra, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
When we arrived on site, the property was immediately recognizable from the pictures and description in the ad. The driveway is steep and the street number sign rather dark, so that took a second glance to verify we were at the correct place. For the family arriving after dark, they called to make sure they were at the right place, but eveyone arrived at the proper street and were very close. There was adequate parking on the street across from the driveway - our family consisted of seven grandchildren over 21, all driving a vehicle, which made for alot of parking a necessity. The parked cars can have no wheels on the street, but even the big SUVs were able to park easily. I had been in touch with the owner by phone prior to our stay, and she was very open to answering my questions and providing information I needed. She was very thorough and I especially appreciated her help allaying my concerns. Inside the home we found it to be clean and very orderly - everything was available that we needed for cooking and the comfort for a total group of 28 (the overflow stayed at the Massanutten Hotel and joined us during the day). The attention to detail for anything we might need was great and welcome as it saved extra trips to the grocery. The beds were all made and ready for our crawling into with plenty of fresh /clean towels under the bathroom sink. There was extra toilet paper in each bathroom and bath wash provided. There were plenty of folding chairs provided as well as cable T-V (also a necessity on New Year's Day!). There was a closet full of toys and games; even the younger great-grands had plenty to keep them occupied. The owner had decorated the home for the Christmas Holiday which added to the festive and welcome feel. Our only suggestion is perhaps having an alarm clock in each of the bedrooms - there was only one clock in the kitchen and we are a TIME conscious family and we were lost without clocks to check! We would recommend this home to our friends, acquaintances, in fact everyone for consideration. The owners are friendly, accommodating, and the price is reasonable for what you are provided.. Our family is pleased we "happened on" this rental and had a wonderful three day weekend,. The family spent time skiing, tubing, swimming and added a session of ice skating. In fact there is so much to do at Massanutten, they had to choose between Water Park and Tubing. It was a most positive experience and I recommend it to anyone!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Group of 18 people
Guest: PM
(Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/02/12
Excellent home. Very nicely maintained and clean. .Very spacious and nearer to all activities...Enjoyed a lot.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Awesome property and accomodations!
Guest: Too good to be true
(Ashburn, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11
Review Submitted: 12/27/11
We found this property to be quite inviting and an extension of our home away from home. The owners were cordial and were available for any potentioal mishaps during our stay. We had the pleasure of staying a few weeks before the Christmas holiday the owners ensured Christmas decorations were in place to set the mood for the season. Everything that one would anticipate needed in a residence was readily available for our group to include games, the only thing we had to provide was food....Thank you! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed this home, it's excellent for families with children and plenty of space to gather and relax. Massanutten activities are less than five minutes away and the views are just spectacular. We plan on returning in the Summer and look forward to renting this home again. The owners are wonderful people. We highly recommend this property as it is in an ideal location for all activities.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
FUNZO Ski Trip 2011!
Guest: Michelle
(Virginia Beach,VA)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11
Review Submitted: 03/04/11
We had a large group go up this year and this house was PERFECT! Not only did it have just the perfect amount of beds and bedrooms but the common areas were large enough to accomodate us all for dinner and socializing. We come to Mass each year and this was the best house to date! We will be back. Thank you Ischingers for opeing up your home to us to share :)
Owner response:Thank you for your kind words, and for taking such good care of our home. We do cater to large groups and unlike other larger home for rent at Massanutten, our home is up at the top of the mountain with fantastc views of the mountains across the valley and the golf course below. The other large homes are either "inland" or at the bottom with no views at all. Our two large common areas offer plenty of room to socialize, eat together, or watch our 55" HDTV. We look forward to having repeat renters and offer them a 10% discount off our current rent rate. Active duty military always get a 10% discount. Till next time...
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing retreat at an amazing house!
Guest: Chris
(Richmond, VA 23229)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
In November of 2010, we rented the house for our hub for a youth group fall retreat. the house was absolutely perfect! We enjoyed worship in the family room, meals in the kitchen and dining room, and hours of fun in the game room and the den playing games, talking, and praying together. I truly feel the house made the setting for our retreat much more laid back and I honestly believe the kids and adults lives were changed for the better. The water park, parks on property, go carts, mini golf, we all great as well. Thanks so much for trusting us with your house and we look forward to another great weekend with you in the future. CTR, Richmond, VA
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Geezer Retreat
Guest: Dan
(United States)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10
Review Submitted: 06/25/10
Our group of 12 senior golfers has used this home for several years as a base of operations for our annual golf tournament. It is perfect for 12 men, with spacious living rooms, 18 separate beds, and close proximity to several good golf courses. The owners are easy to work with and most accommodating. We would recommend it highly.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Wonderful Family Vacation Spot!
Guest: BetsyTJ
(Arlington, VA, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10
Review Submitted: 03/09/10
The Sungrazer is a lovely home, warm and welcoming and perfect for our family of 16. We've only rented it in the winter, but it would be delightful in the summer as well, as warm weather activities abound. We chose Massanutten for the skiing and snowboarding/water park combination. This home is very clean, has comfortable beds, and provides all the amenities needed. It is nicely decorated, and just makes you feel right at home. We all loved the toasty quilts and cushy sofa. There's a big screen TV in the downstairs family room, and several other TVs. DVD players up and down. Sungrazer has gorgeous views--we particularly enjoyed the lighted slopes after dark. The pizza and subs from the deli beside the check-in area were good. We had dinner at the water park restaurant, and thoroughly enjoyed the buffet. The food was fine, and the selection was terrific. Once again, there was something for everyone. The Sungrazer's driveway is steep, and you have to get used to it. The good news is, if you use the garage, you can park three cars without any being blocked. If you don't mind moving cars around a bit, you can fit five cars in the driveway without any problem. It would be a difficult situation if the driveway were icy. The owners of the home are accommodating and pleasant. Over the years, they have been very nice to work with. In our opinion, you couldn't find a better family vacation house than The Sungrazer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
great house for a large family
Guest: Betty Moo
(manakin sabot,VA)
Date of Stay: 01/29/10
Review Submitted: 02/12/10
we have rented this home for six years and we have 8 adults and 10 grandchildrenfrom 7-13. It is the easiest house to have all of us together and is very well equiped and actually sleeps 18! All of us look forward to being there every year and we recommend it whole heartedly. We have never met the owners but have talked to them and had e-mail contact so that we feel we know them and they are very helpful and pleasant.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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