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The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12

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Front elevation
Open floor plan
Sunroom
Vaulted ceiling w/ exposed beams
Front Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Massanutten, VA
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Masanutten Ski Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, MPOA Go-Kart Track
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 (Upper level)

2 Single Beds

Family room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 (Upper level)

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12

The Gingerbread House is a cute cottage located in a tranquil area of Massanutten Resort, a four season resort with amenities for everyone. This home-away-from-home is situated close to the playground, indoor/outdoor water park, two golf course, mini-golf, family adventure park with zip lines, on-site restaurants, skiing, snowboarding, tubing and exciting escape room! With Harrisonburg and Shenandoah National Park only 15 minutes away, you have many additional dining and entertainment opportunities to enjoy, such as natural caverns, historic sites, hiking, wineries and breweries.

Inside our home, you will find four bedrooms and two and a half baths. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open concept dining room, living room, kitchen, and sunroom. The master suite has a king bed, sitting area, TV, walk in closet and private bath. Bedroom 2 has 2 twin beds. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The kitchen has service for 12+ and is fully equipped including a toaster, coffee machine, crock pot, pots and pans, cookie trays and all the utensils that you will need. The island/breakfast bar seats four. The living room has a TV and Blu-ray player. The sunroom is perfect for early risers to drink coffee or tea, read a book and relax. It also has a TV and Blu-ray player. The upstairs has a loft with futon, bedroom with 2 twin beds, half bath and is the perfect sanctuary for children, tweens and teens. The bedroom has two twin beds and chalkboard. The loft has a futon. There is also a TV, PS4 with games and DVDs.

There is a outdoor deck in the front and back with a built in sitting area, Adirondack chairs and a grill. All 3 downstairs bedrooms have sliding glass door with access to the rear deck that looks over wooded common area. Sitting on the rear deck feels like when you were a kid in a tree house.. You will be two minutes away from all the activities. As much as we love pets, we understand that there are people that are allergic to dog and cat dander so I'm sorry but no are pets allowed.

Please note that although the house sleeps upto 12, only 8 adults can sleep comfortably (1 king, 1 queen, 4 twin beds). Other beds are best suited for children (2 sofabeds and 1 futon). The house is in a residential neighborhood and we do not allow loud parties and events. We expect our guest to keep the noise level low after 11PM. We welcome family reunions as long as the guests are respectable to the house and the neighbors.

Note: A pool pass will be provided to guests with unlimited entry at $6/person daily during their stay (and in season). This is a private home, renting does not grant access to Massanutten Resort non-public amenities. Public amenities include, but are not limited to golf, ski/snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, go-karts, zip line, mini golf, water park, etc.

Please note that bugs, mice and other critters are permanent residents of this mountain community. We do our best to keep them outdoor but is not unusual to have an unwanted guest from time to time.

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About the area

McGaheysville

Located in McGaheysville, this cottage is in the mountains. Masanutten Ski Resort and White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Travelling with kids? Consider Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Massanutten, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • MPOA Go-Kart Track - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Elkton Town Hall - 11 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Your Pie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great visit

Enjoyed the gingerbread stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Loved this cute little cabin! Nice location. Super nice hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

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

Family Get away

Great place to stay. Entire family enjoyed the house. Easy to access and great location if you want to stay around the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful property and perfect location with all amenities we could have asked for we would definitely stay here again loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great property and location for JMU graduation

Our family of 5 stayed at the Gingerbread Cottage for 3 nights to celebrate our daughter's college graduation from JMU. The location was ideal as it was not far from Harrisonburg and close to restaurants. We had fun at Cave Hill Brewery, which was close and had great meals at Thunderbird Cafe (breakfast) and Hank's (great bbq dinner). We highly recommend staying at this property and would return if in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay at the Gingerbread House. It fit our four adults and five young children comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qiuhong L.

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

we enjoy the stays!clean and good location

The house is so beautiful and clean. There is even a play area with toys and games,which our kids loves it!The location is good too,super close to Massanutten water park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great place to recharge your batteries

Wonderful, quiet location. Close to everything! We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magda R.

Family friendly and great location.

Property was large and nice - perfect for the eight of us. The kids loved the upstairs bedroom and nook.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice review. We are very happy that your family enjoyed your stay. Best Regards, Scott and Vivian Dahl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darling C.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a great time at the gingerbread house. The house has all the kitchen utensils you need and some welcoming extras. The cabin location is close enough to restaurants, grocery stores and wineries but far enough from the main road. You can’t go wrong with the gingerbread house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Fun getaway

Wonderful cozy home! We will be back this was a return visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay at the Gingerbread House! The kids especially loved hanging out in the loft area. We played board games and enjoyed each others company. We visited Luray Caverns and hiked in Shenandoah. Great time Overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Fun and Cozy Getaway

We had a fantastic stay at the Gingerbread House! It was perfect for our family. The place was incredibly clean, which made us feel comfortable and at home. The kids loved the variety of games available, keeping them entertained. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend it for families looking for a cozy and fun getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka S.

Wonderful!

The house, or should I say the chalet had everything we needed. The proximity to the ski area, only 5 minutes, was amazing. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such a nice review. Please come back and stay with us again. Best Regards, Scott and Vivian Dahl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham M.

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

Everything was perfect

I booked it for my brother’s family. The house was just as pictured. Very clean, comfortable and definitely will come back to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor B.

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

Great for small groups

Our group really enjoyed the house. It was clean when we got there and everything was prepped for us from bed sheets to having dishwasher detergent and other small things that aren’t usually provided. Would definitely stay there again. House has its own charm and is great for those looking for a relaxed getaway somewhere rural.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Please consider us the next time you visit the area. Best Regards, Scott and Vivian Dahl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Great house for our family!

We had a family get together over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to visit Massanutten and the water park. The house work out perfect for us, the kids loved the loft and having their own space. The house worked great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such a nice review. Please consider us the next time you visit the area. Best Regards, Scott and Vivian Dahl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoel B.

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

Very clean - good for families

We had a great time here. Master bedroom is great and has a good mattress. Back deck is peaceful. Several Roku TVs around the house. And various games for the kids were found in the loft which was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Great spot for Grad trip!

My family and I stayed at The Gingerbread House for my brothers graduation from JMU. House is exactly as pictured and described. It’s a perfect and cozy home for family. There were two living areas we could spread out and a perfect little dining room for family meals. The hosts had these cute little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash set up and plenty of linens. Really lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo M.

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

Great Location

Visited the area for my nephews weeding at a local Vineyard. House was just as the description said it was. Location was great. Close to town and a quiet drive through the Shenandoah National Park. Even through JMU had a football game it was easy to get around town, no crazy crowds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2021
Thank you for the nice review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Great House😍

The house was clean and just right for my family! My kids love the loft bedroom! Will rent that house again! Thank you! Scott and Vivian for renting your home to us! We had a great vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2021
Awesome! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you come back anytime. Thank you! Best Regards, Scott and Vivian Dahl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro P.

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li L.

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

Nice house at a great location

Had a great time. The house is located in a resort community so plenty of fun things to do. It’s also twenty minutes from Shenandoah National Park entrance. We went there several times and really enjoyed the hiking trails in the park. House is clean and Scott very nice and quick to our questions. WiFi is also very convenient as we needed to work from the house for some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2021
Thank you for the nice review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine M.

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

All Taken Care of by Owners and Management

The property is very nice, matching the descriptions and actually the house design is better than the pictures can show. Great location on the mountain. Everything was in place so we could quickly and easily grab the key, unpack and go straight to enjoying some family time! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2021
Best Regards<
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

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

Bella

Nicely furnished, lots of added ammenities to use and entertain children and adults! Spacious areas! Property manager was friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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