Welcome to Ursus Slumber! Enjoy beautiful, long range unobstructed mountain views in all seasons from this unique mountain home, nestled into scenic Shenandoah Valley. Youâll find yourself in relaxation heaven, with myriad opportunities to unwind â 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. Near skiing, hiking, golf, sightseeing and more. The space Located in the heart of Shenandoah Valley, this three bedroom two bath cottage has everything you need for one of a kind getaway. As you approach Ursus Slumbers, youâll be immediately struck by the breathtaking view. 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 wonât ever want to leave. Inside, youâll find a newly remodeled and updated living space. A fusion of modern and rustic decor and artwork lends extra warmth to the place. Enter the spacious living room and take in the tasteful dĂ©cor that echoes the gorgeous natural setting. Relax by the wood-burning fireplace with supplied firewood. Enjoy the variety of channels (including Starz and Showtime) on the 42â living-room TV or just luxuriate in panoramic views of stunning scenery through the large picture windows and sliding-glass doors to the deck. Prepare your meals in the fully equipped kitchen â or on the deckâs propane grill â and dine in the cozy eat-in kitchen dining area. When youâre ready for the ultimate relaxation experience, head outside and choose from several cozy and tranquil lounging zones â all offering stunning mountain views. Soak in the 4-person hot tub or sip wine or cocktails and have snacks or dessert at the wood-slab bar table enjoying the scenic view of the valley and mountains. Settle into the wooden swing with a cup of hot coco on the elevated patio. Stretch out on Adirondack chairs around the chiminea fire pit. Enjoy the expansive deck overlooking the valley for some late night stories amongst the stars. Nature lovers will fall in love with this picturesque cottage and the beauty that surrounds. The cottage is approximately 850 sq ft , and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps up to 6 people. Primary 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 and XBox. 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 4 person hot tub, wood slab bar table, chairs and breathtaking views. ACCSES / ROAD: IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AND BE SURE THIS PROPERTY SUITS YOUR NEEDS!!! 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. It is the typical road one would expect when going to a non-commercialized cabin, but some people may not be familiar with this type of road! Drive Slowly! Our cleaning crew, hot tub and house maintenance, and even heavy duty trucks had no problems coming in and out. However, if you feel uncomfortable driving this type of roads, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS CABIN! We suggest arriving to the cabin before dusk!!! The house is located on top of a mountain, so watch the weather forecast. During months of November - April and/or during inclement weather throughout the year, 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, especially during winter months! Please take this warning seriously for those months. The rest of the year, regular 2WD vehicles should be 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! LINENS/TOWELS: we provide all linens and towels to make sure you have a comfortable stay. BASICS/STARTING SUPPLIES PROVIDED : travel size shampoo/conditioner, shower gel, lotion, soap bar. dish soap and dish sponge dishwasher tablets laundry detergent toilet paper paper towels trash bags Locked away in the mountains, you will have all the privacy you need, yet close driving distance to popular tourist attractions during any season. Ursus Slumber is only ~ 14 miles away from Bryce Ski and Golf Resort, 10 miles from Orkney Springs, VA and the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, JMU ~ 20 miles, Tomahawk Pond ~ 7 miles (this is a stocked pond in the George Washington National Forest with largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, and grass carp fishing), New Market Battlefield Military Museum ~ 15 miles, Shenvalee Golf Resort ~ 15 miles, Harrisonburg VA ~ 20 miles, Massanutten Resort ~ 35 miles, Shenandoah Park and Skyline Drive ~ 38 miles, Shenandoah Caverns ~ 20 miles, Luray Caverns ~ 28 miles, Shenandoah River Adventures (tubing, canoeing, kayaking) ~ 30 miles, Third Hill Winery ~ 17 miles mi, Old Hill Cider ~ 7 miles, and much more. There is also hiking everywhere! Guest access Guests will have access to the entire home except the two ownerâs closets and outdoor shed. A full welcome guide with house rules and area information will be provided before check in date. ***GPS isnât always accurate so please also note the driving directions included in the arrival packet.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
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:
In consideration of the rent received and the mutual promises contained herein, the Host/Owner does hereby lease and rent to Guest(s) such Rental Property under the following terms and conditions:
1. RULES AND REGULATIONS - Guests agree to abide by all rules and regulations contained herein and in the property's information book and posted signage. Guest's obligations include but are not limited to keeping the premises as clean and safe as the conditions of the premises permit and causing no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the premises. Pets are NOT allowed in or around the property. If a pet is found to have been in any property a deep cleaning fee of $500 will 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 Bearloga owners. Guests will be required to depart immediately with no refunds given. An Owners/or their representative may enter and inspect the property if the presence of a pet is suspected. Guests agree not to use the premises for any commercial activities or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation. Guest shall not use or permit on the premises any illegal controlled substances, firearms, or items hazardous to persons or property. The use of all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles is prohibited. Smoking is never allowed inside and anywhere outside the house. Guestâs breach of any duty contained in this paragraph shall be considered material and shall result in the termination of guest occupancy with no refund of any kind.
2. RENTAL PROPERTY SPECIFICS :
- This is a cabin in the woods; that means lots of bugs may be present, especially in summer. You might even see a bear. 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.