Make "The Pistachio Nut" Your Summer Getaway!!!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

McGaheysville, VA

Massanutten Water Park
‪4 min drive‬
Masanutten Ski Resort
‪5 min drive‬
Shenandoah National Park
‪18 min drive‬
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Book with confidence!!! This is our newly listed 2nd vacation home in Massanutten! We created our 1st one in 2017, and it's been a success, with over 300 - 5 star reviews. We haven't changed a thing. Same great accommodations and excellent service!!!

Nestled in the heart of Massanutten Resort, is a superb chalet called "The Pistachio Nut"" Our chalet is located in a great location and is close to either the ski slopes or the water park. Its situated on a quiet street for privacy and relaxation.

Property manager

Michael Handley

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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A frame log home with wrap around deck for wonderful slope and forest views

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No skateboards or scooters allowed in or on property!

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

McGaheysville

Located in McGaheysville, this chalet 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 George Washington National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Massanutten Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Shenandoah Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

McGaheysville, VA

What's nearby

Massanutten Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Masanutten Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
Shenandoah National Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
James Madison University - 20 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Woodstone Meadows - ‬19 min walk
‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬8 min drive
‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza - ‬1 min walk
‪Goodfellas - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Make "The Pistachio Nut" Your Summer Getaway!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Make "The Pistachio Nut" Your Summer Getaway!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Make "The Pistachio Nut" Your Summer Getaway!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make "The Pistachio Nut" Your Summer Getaway!!!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Make "The Pistachio Nut" Your Summer Getaway!!! located?

This family-friendly McGaheysville chalet is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Massanutten Water Park and George Washington National Forest. Masanutten Ski Resort is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

18 May, 2025

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

Loved our stay at The Pistachio Nut

Had a great experience staying at The Pistachio Nut. Mike, the owner, was friendly and easy to communicate with. I had a couple questions before our trip, and they were answered very timely. The house itself was very nice. Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed. Loved the arcade room. We were there for a JMU graduation, and it was an easy distance to campus. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Lovely home- very thoughtful owner and experience

We loved the Pistachio Nut! The game room was a blast for the whole family and the living room is set up for hanging out and relaxing. Mike is very kind and helpful and has really set up a lovely rental. Definitely a great place to stay while at Massanutten resort!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

18 Feb, 2025

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

Wonderful property!

Loved our stay! Renovations to this property are great.lived the amazing game room. Fireplace was amazing. Owners stock this house with almost everything you need. Spices, baggies, coffee, hot chocolate and some bottled water in the fridge. Soap in both bathrooms. Towels and linens were top notch.check the linen closet across from downstairs bath for hair dryer. Bring your laundry win shampoo. Had an issue with downstairs shower but owner was on it immediately! Upstairs shower is like a European shower which isn’t great for short people who don’t want to get their hair wet but we would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

26 Jan, 2025

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

Skiing with ease

Great property with quick access to the slopes. Responsive property owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

20 Jan, 2025

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

Great location

Central to everything at the resort Clean and fun to stay at. Loved the game room and looking at the deer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn C.

7 Jan, 2025

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

Great stay!

We had the best time at the pistachio nut. This was probably one of the cleanest properties we’ve ever stayed at. Beds were comfy, kitchen was fully stocked and the arcade was a blast. The property manager did meet us and gave us a tour before heading off. It was actually very nice and he was an extremely pleasant individual. We will definitely be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

27 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had such a wonderful trip and stay at the Pistachio Nut. Michael was super helpful and welcomed us to show us around. This is better than any other rental you will find, hands down. Not just for the arcade room which will blow you away. We will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Anne B.

21 Dec, 2024

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

A true gem!

My best friend and I rented this adorable place and can’t stop talking about it! Mike the owner is a true pleasure to communicate with. He’s thought of all the little touches that make this place so special and we’re already talking about planning a return visit in 2025. It’s convenient to all things Massanutten and the game room is such a fun touch. The coolest thing about this place, beyond the renovations that blend modern amenities with original-build character, are the two deer that visit the yard multiple times a day to graze. This place is special.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

14 Dec, 2024

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

Great Mountain House

Our family came to the area to visit Shenandoah National Park. This was a great place to stay toward the middle of the park that had beautiful drives in every direction. The house was very clean and our kids LOVED the game room!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine W.

26 Nov, 2024

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

Amazing pistachio nut!

We had a 3 day stay, everything was perfect. The location is amazing!! We will be back! The arc at

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

19 Nov, 2024

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

Cozy Movie Weekend Stay!!

The place was amazing and accommodated everything we were looking for! We wanted a weekend getaway to binge watch movies and play games with each other. TV was great for movie watching, the arcade was awesome and my dad able to re-live his galaga days, rooms were nice and cozy, and the fire place was very easy to use! I think my only draw back is the pillows weren’t the best, they were pretty stiff and not very comfortable. Some of us opted to use the couch pillows Michael was very nice and accommodating, also is a great conversationalist. He’s made the home very easy and simple to use. If you had any issues to questions he’s a text away and also lives right next door Overall loved the property, enjoyed our stay, and are considering making this property a yearly getaway spot

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

11 Nov, 2024

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

Another great stay here.

Everything here matches the description and photos exactly, Michael is a great host. The house is fantastic.: very clean, the main room is very cozy and the beds are comfortable. Bath towels are super soft! Will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

4 Nov, 2024

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

A great getaway!

This was a lovely property! We really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is a great size. The deck is a nice place to sit and take in nature, I even had a chipmunk come up to me. The place is very well kept and the owner is very friendly!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Amazing visit

First of all let me just say that the property was immaculate, inside and out! We received a warm welcome from Mike who gave us a detailed tour of the property. There was an attention to detail, right down the the condiments in the cupboards. The location was very convenient to a number of eateries and scenic spots. I would highly recommend this property if you’re looking for a clean, spacious place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince A.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Magical mountain retreat

Mike's "Pistachio Nut' was awesome. The house was very clean, and we loved the game room down stairs. It had many of the popular video games my wife and I played in the 80's. The outside gas firepit was a nice feature we enjoyed. We are already looking at our schedule for next fall to book the "Pistachio Nut" again. Thanks again Mike for your magical mountain retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

The Pistachio Nut was a great location for our family to get together for an event at James Madison University. The property was immaculate and comfortable and our adult kids loved the video games. This was not our first visit to Massanutten but we would definitely return. The owners were easy to communicate with and very helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

6 Oct, 2024

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

BEST VRBO Experience - Beautiful and spacious property!!

Cannot give enough stars to this property and property owner! The home is spotless, newly renovated, and very spacious. Property owner had so many thoughtful provisions throughout the home that were perfect. Easy check-in/out steps too. Such a beautiful area with so many things to see/do and only 15-20 minutes to Harrisonburg/JMU.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

2 Oct, 2024

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

Great weekend stay; definite recommend!

House is pretty great. Kitchen is well stocked, even bottled water in the fridge. Bed was very comfortable. Main living are was cozy and very nice. Game room downstair was so cool. The house was very clean and Michael was very nice and informative. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Great Stay!!

This was a wonderful warm cozy home that we will always try to stay at when we are visiting the area. The owner’s go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need for your vacation. Only wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

2 Sept, 2024

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Cozy, quiet and clean

Our stay at Pistachio Nut was fantastic! Check in was easy, the house is nice and clean. Mike made us felt welcomed. The amenities and fully equipped kitchen provided were superb! The location is great, located in Massanutten Resort but not too far from the main road. We enjoyed the arcade games with our little guy! Overall, it is a great place and I highly recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect stay

We had a great stay at the Pistachio Nut. Mike was a helpful, welcoming host. The house well super well equipped with nice linens. We loved the game room and the size was perfect for our family of 5. Easy for trips back and forth to JMU for move in and we were also able to take advantage of some of the mountain activities. Will definitely look to stay here the next time we visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

11 Aug, 2024

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As advertised

House was super cute and clean. Host was really nice. Would love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kody O.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing home and great host

The location is amazing, the host made us feel like family. The property was perfect. If you are coming in thos area you have to stay here we look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karissa K.

8 Jul, 2024

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

July 4th in the mountains

This was our first time staying at this property. But, we have stayed at another property this owner has multiple times. The house was very clean, well stocked, and organized. He provides all the starter items you will need. The house has smart TVs, which was nice. The upstairs master has its own AC unit. I liked that I could have my room a bit colder than my kids downstairs (they like it warmer). He also provides a pool pass in the summer. The video game machines in the basement were nice. There is also another refrigerator in the basement where the washer and dryer are. Overall, the property was exactly as pictured and described. We would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Peaceful Stay

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Pistachio Nut Home, and it was an unforgettable experience! Nestled in the perfect location for easy access to Massanutten Resort, this charming home exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is tasteful and cozy, making it feel like a true home away from home. The attention to detail in every room showed how much care the hosts put into ensuring their guests have a comfortable stay. The living spaces were immaculate, and the amenities provided were top-notch. We especially loved the fully equipped kitchen, which allowed us to prepare our meals with ease. The bedroom was a peaceful retreat, with a comfortable bed that provided us with restful nights. One of the highlights of our stay was the stunning views from the property. Whether we were enjoying a morning coffee on the patio or unwinding in the evening, the picturesque surroundings were a constant delight. The proximity to Massanutten Resort was incredibly convenient, allowing us to easily enjoy all the activities and attractions the area has to offer. Our hosts were exceptionally friendly and responsive, always ready to assist with any questions or needs we had. Their hospitality truly made our stay special and memorable. In conclusion, Pistachio Nut Home is a gem of a place to stay if you're visiting the Massanutten area. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect blend

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024