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.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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.
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Property # 4174673vb
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
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. Travelling 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.
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 14 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit on 23 Feb, 2027 start from S$996, 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 at Mountain-View Family Retreat Game Room & Firepit?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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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 24 Sept, 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!
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 5 Dec, 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.
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 4 Dec, 2024
We would love to have you back anytime! Was lovely hosting your group!
About the host
Hosted by Pranita & Josecarlos
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.