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Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit

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Property grounds
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a folded towel, two bedside lamps, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a black leather chair, and a round coffee table. A kitchen is visible in the background with wooden cabinets and a dining area.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, coffee maker, toaster, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Basye, VA
  • Place, Bryce Ski Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah Caverns
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit

MOUNTAIN VIEWS • GAME ROOM • 5 MIN TO BRYCE RESORT

Escape to Stargazer Cottage, a renovated 4BR/2BA mountain getaway in Basye, VA. Sleeps up to 10 and is just 5 minutes from Bryce Resort and minutes from Lake Laura.

⭐ HIGHLIGHTS
• Mountain views
• Large game room with pool table & foosball
• Pac-Man & Street Fighter arcade games
• Two living areas + 65” TV
• Firepit with mountain views
• Telescope & binoculars for stargazing
• Fully equipped kitchen + gas grill
• WiFi + washer/dryer
• Mini-splits in every room

🏔️ PERFECT FOR
Family vacations • Ski weekends • Fall foliage • Friend getaways • Girls’ weekends • Hiking trips

📍 NEARBY
Bryce Resort — 5 min
Lake Laura — minutes away
Shenandoah Caverns & Yellow Barn — ~20 min

After a day of adventure, relax on the deck, fire up the grill, challenge your group to a game and gather around the firepit under the stars.

Come for the mountain views. Stay for the games.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put patio cushions back in the box. Draw curtains close. Turn off heat/ac in bedrooms & set living room temp to econo mode.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Registered Guests: Only registered guests may stay overnight. Visitors require host approval. Maximum occupancy is 10 guests.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are 10 PM–8 AM. Please respect neighbors and keep music, voices and outdoor activity at a reasonable level.
Care for Property: Please treat the home, furnishings and games with care. Guests are responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4174673
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Basye

Located in Basye, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Bryce Ski Resort and Cave Ridge Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Traveling with kids? Consider Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift and Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Basye, VA

What's nearby

  • Bryce Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Cave Ridge Vineyard - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns - 20 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Shenandoah Caverns - 21 min drive - 27.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burn Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Kettle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freed’s Biscuit Conpany - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RHouse Wine & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shrine Mont Dining Hall - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit on Nov 3, 2026 start from $355, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit located?

This family-friendly Basye cabin is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington National Forest and Bryce Ski Resort. Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift and Cave Ridge Vineyard are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to Ski at Bryce

Great place to stay with a young family for a couple days skiing at Bryce!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very cozy. Would love to come stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cabin was the perfect place for a reunion of friends and their families. We appreciated the amenities, including 2 fire pit options, toys, games and record playing station, as well as a well stocked kitchen. The surrounding scenery was gorgeous and the cabin was located close to some hiking trails and a brewery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Stargazer Cottage was a great spot for your reunion and that you enjoyed the amenities, scenery, and nearby adventures. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely views

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay in Bayse. The house is well equipped and we had everything we needed. We'd be glad to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2024
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for your future travels. We would love to have you back! It was lovely hosting Jean and her group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in Basye

Didn’t know much about the area but came to meet up with friends from NC since it is about the same distance for both of us (coming from Philly). The house was beautiful. You can tell it has been meticulously updated. There was plenty of space for me and my husband, along with our toddler and my friend and her 4-year-old daughter. Communication was easy and reliable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2024
We would love to have you back anytime! Was lovely hosting your group!

About the host

Hosted by Pranita & Josecarlos

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OPTION 1 — Warm & Inviting

Hi there! We’re so happy to welcome you to Stargazer Cottage, our family’s mountain getaway in Basye, Virginia.

Our family loves hiking, skiing and outdoor adventures, but we also treasure the quiet moments—playing games, curling up with a good book, sharing meals and stargazing from the back deck.

We created Stargazer as a comfortable home away from home where families and friends can relax, reconnect and make memories together.

We’d love to host you! Book your stay and make Stargazer Cottage your home base for your next Basye adventure.

Why they chose this property

We are located next to Bryce Ski Resort (4 mins from the house), with mountain views in the winter, hiking trails close by, Shenandoah caverns, Cave Ridge vineyard, and coziness of the rancher cottage on a quiet level street - especially helpful driving during in the winter snow.

What makes this property unique

Stargazer Cottage is located on a quiet street. Bryce Ski Resort is literally in the backyard and a few minute's drive from the cottage. Get in a brisk early morning walk up to the top of the ski slope in 10- 12 minutes from the cottage.

The cottage faces the North mountains and you can get mountain views in the wintertime from the deck, bedroom and kitchen. Our plan is to thin out some of the trees so we can enjoy unobstructed views year-round from the deck.

Although surrounded by friendly neighbors, it is quiet and peaceful. We ask that you be mindful and respectful of the neighbors. On a clear night, you can sit out on the deck with the telescope (provided) and stargaze into the night. Kids and grownups alike will be delighted to see deer, and rabbits, and hear the woodpecker in the backyard.

Lake Laura is located a short 5-minute drive from the house. Spend the entire summer day lounging on the grassy beach while the kids swim and play in tranquil waters. You can also enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding or just floating with friends. You can hike around the lake, which is an easy 2.5-mile loop.

For the adventurous souls, Bryce Resort which is less than a five-minute drive from the cottage is open to skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summertime.

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