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Massanutten Retreat w/ Double Deck & Mtn View!

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A covered porch with wicker chairs and a hanging chair, overlooking a snowy landscape with trees and a road.
A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a wooden cabinet with books, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table set for six, white chairs, and a window overlooking a deck.
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a wooden bookshelf, and a large window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Massanutten Water Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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McGaheysville, VA
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Lower Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

McGaheysville

McGaheysville is home to this holiday home. Miller-Kite House Museum and Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Massanutten Resort and White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atlantic Union Bank Center or University Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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McGaheysville, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Massanutten Resort - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 13 min drive - 17.6 km
  • James Madison University - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Luray Caverns - 37 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Paso Mexican Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Massanutten Retreat w/ Double Deck & Mtn View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Massanutten Retreat w/ Double Deck & Mtn View!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Massanutten Retreat w/ Double Deck & Mtn View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Massanutten Retreat w/ Double Deck & Mtn View!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Massanutten Retreat w/ Double Deck & Mtn View! located?

Situated in McGaheysville, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Massanutten Water Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah River. Massanutten Resort and MPOA Go-Kart Track are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful accommodations

We enjoyed staying at your house for our son’s graduation. Was very clean and had a great room we could all have dinner and hang out. Had everything we needed and comfy beds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location at the resort. Host was easy to communicate with and the house was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you Homayun. We are glad you enjoyed your visit. Have a great fall season and we hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a fun stay

Stay was good .communication was excellent .will comeback again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is just like being at home. If you really want to go to a place that is just like your mom’s house.. to feel cozy and warm this is the place to go. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Fantastic home for a short getaway. The host was extremely communicative and the house was the perfect location for our trip. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for larger group

This was a lovely place to spend a week in Massanutten. We were a multi-family group and the size of place was perfect - not too big or too small. Everything we needed was in the house already, or close by. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

First time renting a whole house. Everything went smoothly. Very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Stayed at the Dog House… It Smelled Like One

We stayed at the Dog House, and the name was pretty fitting—the first floor definitely had a noticeable dog odor.We ran into a few issues during our stay, and unfortunately no one even attempted to fix the refrigerator. Overall, the property could use some maintenance and better upkeep. It needs pest control, mowing, general cleanup, and the deck/backyard felt neglected.The kitchen could also use usable utensils. I was hoping to see the things advertised in the pictures. After reading previous reviews, it seems like guests have been mentioning some of these same issues for years, which is disappointing.Despite having quite a few complaints, the location worked well for us, and we would still consider staying here again if these maintenance issues were addressed.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad to hear the location worked well for your visit and that you would consider staying with us again. Regarding the refrigerator, we were made aware of the concern shortly before your arrival and did not have sufficient time to have a technician evaluate it before your stay. We remained in communication after it was reported and were available to assist. The refrigerator was still operational, although we understand that the noise was a concern. The home has received updates since the original listing photos were taken, and we continue to monitor the property to ensure it is comfortable and well maintained for our guests. We value the feedback shared and remain committed to providing a welcoming experience for our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mike

Communication with Diego was spectacular, thank you for making our experience easy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family fun in Massanutten

We had a great time staying at "The Dog House." The house was great for our extended family and our kids, as a nice base for visiting Shenandoah NP and the surrounding area. It was comfortable and inviting. The kids were especially excited about the bunkbeds and painted mural. The games and puzzles were good for evening wind-down time. The welcome book helped us narrow down some non-national park options for hiking and activities. The kids loved all the stairs in the house, but someone with mobility issues would find them challenging. Overall, we would recommend this place and consider staying again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly "Dog House"

This house was perfect for our family of 8! The property manager was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We especially liked the dog themed rooms, hence it being called the Dog House. The advertisement was not kidding about the steep driveway though, and lots of stairs to climb. But we would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the upper deck did not like nothing else about the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sweet Home

We would stay here again. The driveway was a challenge as others have mentioned, but we were thankful for a backup cam to get out! The house was clean and comfortable. We were disappointed to find the oven was very dirty and covered with burnt food on foil from the previous guest. We turned to the gas grill, and it was equally grungy. We made do and bought/cooked in foil on the outdoor grill. There were no grilling utensils or brushes to clean the grill ourselves. This home is comfortable for adults but can be a challenge if you have anyone with mobility issues, or really young children. The upper porch railings are a safety issue, but fine if you are aware and monitor the littles. Overall a lovely house and comfortable stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

221 Magnolia Court Massanutten

The property wasn't in great condition. The carpet was dirty, the bath linens were musty smelling, the lower decking was covered in algae which created very slippery walking to and from the car during a rainstorm, the upper deck should probably be deemed "dangerous" as the railing was quite wobbly and the deck board were soft feeling. The kitchen freezer did not freeze our food items and while preparing meals on an old 1970 stove the elements were quite dirty and worn out. Lastly when preparing meals, the pots and pans were put away dirty which required us to wash the items before using. On the plus side, the children's room was great with bunk beds and the upper living/ dining area was open and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Hi Sandra, we wanted to pass along the following feedback from the homeowners: Hi Sandra, thank you for your visit and for providing this feedback. We're sorry to read that you encountered those issues. We'll certainly address the appropriate ones with our cleaning company. We have not had any issues with the freezer or stove from our other guests so we'll have them looked at to make sure they are still in proper working order. We'll also be sure to have the deck looked at to make sure it's clean and safe.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication from the host was superb. The rooms are as described and there is plenty of space in the family room. The kitchen items are dated abd sparse so you might want to bring additional items with you such as an oven mit. Overall it fit our needs for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

skyline

this place accomodated our family of 8 quite well as we spent a few days touring skyline drive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Getaway

Clean, great location to Harrisonburg, accurate description, except for the driveway. I don't recall any description of how steep and slightly twisted it was. Normally that's not a problem but with all the rain we had, combined with nature's debris from trees and an overgrown yard, plus a significant dropoff to avoid, it made it challenging to park two SUVs in the driveway without blocking one another. Nevertheless, we managed. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again! We recommend the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring in the Mountains

We had such a wonderful time! The house was clean, comfortable, and had plenty of room for 3 generations. Beautiful view, quiet, but convenient to lots of activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Stay

The neighborhood is extremely quiet which was nice! The view from the deck with the trees beginning to bloom was awesome. You could see the Shanadoah national park from the deck & that’s where I spent my mornings. We did have to drive about 20 mins to get to the park to go hiking but that wasn’t a big deal for us. Great place to chill after a day of hiking…great star gazing spot😀
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

The property was very clean. The house was amazing. Thank you! Our stay was amazing. No problems even when it snowed. Salt was provided and snow shovels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for adults and children

Our extended family had a wonderful weekend together at this property. The younger kids loved the bunk room and toys. There was plenty of room for everyone and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

March 2021

I had an wonderful stay at this properly - March 2021 The only issue I had was that it was 1 tv in the entire house, the tv wouldn’t work properly, wouldn’t turn on / no cable ): I contacted the property to help but got no response or replies I was surprise that it was no TV to watch during my weekend getaway with my family I recommend the property to obtain TV for the rooms and living room area We had to use our phones, laptops and tablets 🤦‍♀️ smh I liked the patio and the view The neighbor on the right was rude because the kids was loud So I had to put him in his place Don’t ever talk or yell to children speak to the parents instead Other than that I had a great time I will definitely not visit this property again especially with no TV to watch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

JMU Graduation

This house was the perfect home to gather with family and celebrate our son’s graduation from JMU! We completely enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Owner's Response: "Hi Daniel. Thank you very much for your feedback and for visiting. Go Dukes!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Only issue was the steep hill to park.

I had a great time, the doghouse was really nice. Loved all the dog pics.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Owner's Response: "Hi Lawanda! Thank you very much for visiting and for your valuable feedback."
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