Welcome to Ursus Slumber! Enjoy beautiful, long range unobstructed mountain views in all seasons from this unique mountain home, nestled into scenic Shenandoah Valley. You’ll find yourself in relaxation heaven, with myriad opportunities to unwind – HOT TUB, oversized deck, patio with a cozy swing, chiminea fire pit, second patio with a bar table overlooking stunning views of mountains and a valley, restful and inviting environment inside the home.
Located in the heart of Shenandoah Valley, this three bedroom two bath cottage has everything you need for one of a kind getaway. Surrounded by the sounds of nature, complete with outdoor hot-tub experience, and a mountain-life must-have: a stunning views of the mountains and a valley, Ursus Slumber is a place you won’t ever want to leave.
The cottage is approximately 850 sq ft , and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps up to 6 people.
Master Bedroom: Queen Size Bed, in suite full bathroom with stand-in shower, TV. Sleeps 2
Bedroom 2 (adjoining with master bedroom ): day twin bed with twin trundle. Sleeps 2
Bedroom 3: Queen Size Bed. Sleeps 2
INDOOR LIVING: Open floor plan, living room- kitchen- dining room combination with panoramic view windows, two flat-screen TVs (master bedroom and living room) with over 200 channels including premium ones like STARZ and Showtime, books, board games.
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances: refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, electric stove, toaster, microwave, drip coffee maker, electric kettle, various pots, pans, dishes and utensils.
GENERAL: washer/dryer.
OUTDOOR LIVING:
-Oversized deck off the living room with lounging furniture and Weber propane grill, offering the most magnificent unobstructed views.
- Adirondack chairs and chiminea.
- Elevated patio with wooden swing.
- Patio with brand new 4 person hot tub, wood slab bar table and chairs and breathtaking views.
LINENS/TOWELS: we provide all linens and towels to make sure you have a comfortable stay.
BASICS/STARTING SUPPLIES PROVIDED (please make sure you bring extra in case you need more):
travel size shampoo/conditioner, shower gel, lotion, soap bar.
dish soap and dish sponge
dishwasher tablets
laundry detergent
toilet paper
paper towels
trash bags
Ursus Slumber is only ~ 14 miles away from Bryce Ski and Golf Resort, JMU ~ 20 miles, Tomahawk Pond ~ 7 miles (this is a stocked pond in the George Washington National Forest with largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish), Shenvalee Golf Resort ~ 15 miles, Shenandoah Caverns ~ 20 miles, Shenandoah River Adventures (tubing, canoeing, kayaking) ~ 30 miles, Third Hill Winery ~ 17 miles mi, and much more
By completing with this online reservation you are confirming that you read and agreed to the terms, rules and conditions listed below and all other policies listed in this listing. The initial payment will act as a electronic signature confirming acceptance of the following:
IMPORTANT:
This is a cabin in the woods; that means lots of bugs may be present, especially in summer. Please keep in mind this home is a cabin and not a hotel suite in the city. Even if you are very careful, some bugs will find their way into the house. The best way to minimize the number of bugs inside is to keep all doors closed at all times. You must also carefully clean up the kitchen every night and securely package up all food to keep out bugs. DO NOT LEAVE ANY FOOD OR TRASH OUTSIDE; DOING SO WILL ATTRACT WILD ANIMALS
WIFI/CELL SERVICE:
Wi-Fi is available. It is offered through a satellite dish, not cable. It has a good speed for usual internet activities, like emailing, browsing, social media, and even streaming (might be limited to the amount of devices used at the same time). Please keep in mind, its a satellite internet, not cable high speed internet, we can not guarantee the speed and reliability. Internet and Cell signal can get interrupted by the weather conditions.
Cell phone service can be spotty in the mountains, and we do not guarantee you will get a signal at the cabin. Your experience will depend on your cell phone service provider, as is the case throughout all of the mountains. Verizon and T-mobile gets the strongest signal and usually works pretty well, AT&T has no signal at all. With available Wi-Fi you can all the things are used to doing on your phone including texting and Facetime.
ACCSES / ROAD:
Please be advised you are considering a mountain property. Approximately last 0.7 miles to the cabin is a one-way road. This is typical for most mountain houses. If you are coming down the mountain you have the right of way and the person going up would back down. This road is gravel, narrow and steep, and can get bumpy and rough in some areas. Drive slow!
The house is located on top of a mountain, so watch the weather forecast.
During months of November - April, a four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle is REQUIRED. While plenty of dry days occur during those months where a regular vehicle would be fine, you cannot predict those in advance. You will not be able to get to the cabin on 2WD car in inclement weather during winter months! Please take this warning seriously for those months. The rest of the year, regular 2WD vehicles are fine. We do not offer refunds or cancellations due to weather or natural disasters, so make sure you're okay with this before you book. We suggest purchasing travel insurance!
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Only the specific guests noted in the booking are allowed on the premisses. The cabin comfortably sleeps 6, and the number of guests is strictly limited to 6. Sleeping 6 people will require 2 people in each queen bed, 1 person on a day bed, 1 person on the twin trundle.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, NO OUTSIDE VISITORS, NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS
NO PETS:
Pets are NOT allowed in or around the property. If a pet is found to have been in the property a deep cleaning fee of $300 will be charged plus any material damage by pet(s) to the Rental Property will be the responsibility of the Guest and shall be paid immediately upon notification by property owners. Guests will be required to depart immediately with no refunds given.
NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES AND ACTIVITIES:
Illegal substances are strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate eviction from the property.
QUIET HOURS START AT 10 PM:
We are located in a very quiet neighborhood and sound travels very easily. Please respect our neighbors! No laud outdoor activities after 10pm.
Our property's quiet hours of 10 pm to 6 am are required by county ordinance and enforced by local police.
SMOKING:
Smoking is never allowed inside and anywhere outside the house. A $200.00/day penalty will be incurred if any sign or smell of smoke is encountered after the guest checks out.
AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING:
The house has a split heating and cooling system installed. There three inside units (living room, master bedroom, and second bedroom). Each unit operates through individual remote.
ALL UNITS MUST BE IN EITHER COOLING OR HEATING MODE AT THE SAME TIME, OR OFF. So, if the living room unit is set to cooling mode, one or both bedroom units MUST BE in cooling mode as well or OFF, they CAN NOT be in heating mode. And vise versa. Otherwise it will damage the outside compressor unit.
Each bedroom as well as bathrooms has an additional heating wall unit that can be turned on if needed.
NO FIREWORKS
TRASH:
Large trash bin located by the firewood station along the driveway. All trash must be bagged in appropriate (13 gallon bags or larger) trash bags. No small bags, pet bags, or grocery bags used. Please make sure you securely close the bin each time after you drop off a trash bag, so wild animals can't get in. Do not overload the trash bin. If you have more trash bags than bin can hold, please take the remaining bags with you upon departure. Absolutely no trash to be left anywhere outside other than in the trash bin. Our cleaning crew will remove the trash once cleaning the house after your departure.
WATER AND SEPTIC:
The property use private wells and septic systems. The mineral content in the water may be high and the well water may have an odor and/or color.
NEST DOORBELL (CAMERA):
There is a Nest doorbell installed by the front door, which has ability to record and turned on at all times. This is for the security of our guests and property, and to help us verify the number of guests on site. Any tampering with the doorbell camera is a violation of the guests occupancy agreement and will result in immediate cancelation of your stay with no refund.
WAIVER OR LIABILITY FOR USE OF HOT TUB:
The guests agree to use extreme caution and care in the hot tub on the premises and to pay any and all repair charges for damage to the hot tub and/or property caused by the guests.
Guests further agree that everyone using a hot tub will shower and clean feet upon use of hot tub. Furthermore, agreement is made that NO oils, bubble bath, soaps, other liquids, or any other harmful materials will be used in the hot tub. No glass products whatsoever are allowed in or around the hot tub. If any items such as soaps, bath products, food, alcohol, etc. are found in the tub, the guest will be charged a cleaning fee of $200.
Damage to a hot tub cover will result in a $400 charge. Cover should remain on the hot tub at all times when not in use.
By using the hot tub guests agree to follow all house rules associated with it and release the Host/property owner from any and all claims, liability or loses whatsoever arising out of or in any way associated with the guests use of the hot tub, including but not limited to death, personal injury, or property damage, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.
PLEASE BE ADVISED:
***We do not provide grill utensils. If you are planning to use grill, you must bring your own.
***The house is CHILD FRIENDLY, BUT NOT CHILD PROOFED
