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A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.

Vacation home near Massanutten Water Park in McGaheysville

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Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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McGaheysville, VA
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

McGaheysville

In McGaheysville .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this McGaheysville vacation home, you'll find Massanutten Water Park and George Washington National Forest. Masanutten Ski Resort and MPOA Go-Kart Track are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • James Madison University - 16 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Luray Caverns - 40 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • Your Pie
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.

Nestled in a quiet community just minutes for the slopes at Massanutten, this one story 3 bed room, 2 bath retreat offers 360 degrees of relaxing scenery. With new furnishing, carpet/flooring, a fully equipped kitchen, and full washer and dryer the house is set up for a quick weekend or long a relaxing week. We are a short drive to all the amenities that the mountain has to offer, as well as to the JMU campus and many fantastic restaurants. This is a true four season resort.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

property provides the following 2 rolls of toilet paper -1 per bathroom, 2 large trash bag, 2 small kitchen trash bag, and 1 roll of paper towels.
All exterior lighting must be turned off over night per the resort rules. Please help us with making sure those our turned off.
This is a keyless property. Guest will use a keyless system “august lock” via a cellphone app to lock and unlock the property door.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1940326

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. to the airport?

This vacation home is 20 mi (28-min drive) away from the Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. to downtown McGaheysville?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Massanutten.

A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable house, with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice get away close to all the mountains and events at the resort. This would be ideal for a family get away. The house was clean and comfortable for a weekend getaway in the fall. Loved the screened in porch. And the kitchen was well set up for stay. Recommend for future get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Great place, location was perfect

We had a great stay for JMU's homecoming weekend. The house was clean, well stocked and perfect location gor our stay. We've stayed at several places over the years, and this is our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Second Stay Here

This was our second time staying here, and it’s a really nice place to stay in Massanutten! The layout of the home is great, comfortable beds, and everything you need for a quiet and peaceful stay when enjoying the resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Debra

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beds were extremely comfortable and the house clean. The home was perfect for visiting our daughter and celebrating graduation from JMU.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Great Stay

We had a great long weekend at Bears Den. The house was clean and conveniently located. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Great for Multi-Families

Greatly enjoyed our stay with two families and plenty of room to spread out without losing ourselves in the home. The place was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with games and zones for easy play together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great location

Great location, close proximity to Shenandoah National Park. Perfect for day trips to the park. Everything you need is close by. The house was exactly as described and had all the comforts of home. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Family time

House was clean and homey. Enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Great JMU fFamily Weekend

Great spot to stay to visit our JMU Dukes! Two quick notes: the shower in the main bedroom leaks a bit, and a chair in that bedroom was almost broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The house was ideal for a long weekend massanutten trip but the external ice conditions were extremely unsafe, the house was not up to code lacking working fire and carbon monoxide alarms, and the host was very unresponsive, often failing to respond to messages for over twenty hours. VRBO was apparently unable to get in direct contact with the host about the unsafe ice conditions but the problem was solved within their 24 hour window, no solution for lacking alarms was made over the 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Graduation Weekend

The home was just as described. We’ve stayed in other properties in Massanutten and this was by far our favorite. Managers/owners provided clear directions, the house was well-appointed and the screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Great House

This property was awesome. Very cozy & comfortable. Some of the most soft carpet ever. The only issues we had was with the app that is used to lock and unlock the door. It doesnt work great. Maybe a lock that utilizes a code would be more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Freda C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

The property was beautiful and very accurate with the listing. However, the cleanliness was a little disappointing. The deck looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned it weeks. We had to clean before using it. The kitchen rug for spotted and soiled. Just a little TLC would have made our stay better. For the amount we paid for cleaning along with the mandatory insurance, we should have received better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristine B.

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

Good overall, some challenges

Overall the house is great, clean, nice location, well equipped. I stayed there with my elderly mother who uses a walker because it’s a one story and had a few challenges with the big step to get in the house, no handles in the shower, the beds were too high and the gravel driveway. But there were wide doors and hallway. To unlock the house I had to download an app, create an account, log in, and use my phone. If anyone else needed to lock or unlock the door I had to provide their name and number so they could do the same. Kinda inconvenient vs a code. The place could use some small touches like extra pillows, throw blankets, a hair dryer but we appreciated the toiletries starter kit. Note that it is not really a mountain view but you can see a mountain through the trees in the back. And you can’t set the thermostat above 70 degrees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

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

Excellent get away.

Secluded, private, quiet and relaxing. Just what was needed before the hustle bustle of the holiday season begins.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

JMU Graduation Family Gathering

Wanted a single story house to have adult family members enjoy JMU graduation weekend. Better alternative to 3 hotel rooms …close enough to enjoy events but still have downtime together.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tough Check in

App to unlock the front door didn't work for us. Thankfully the owners had a plan B. Owners mentioned that pillows and towels returned to the rental this week. Towels were available but no pillows on the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Bear's Den

This property was fabulous. it was just like being at home. Had everything we needed to have a great weekend. We were there for our Grandson's JMU graduation and it was very close to Harrisonburg and all it's amenities. Thank you to the owners for allowing us this opportunity.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Beautiful, clean, updated home

This was a perfect long weekend getaway. The house is very well located right beside the mountain resort. It is well furnished, clean, updated and exactly as described. We loved settling into the living room to binge watch Netflix after hiking the trails in the Shenandoah!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We enjoyed our stay!

Everything was great about our stay except their was a bad ant problem in the kitchen area. And in the listing it says the home can sleep 8 people but it can not. The home can only sleep 6. Their are 3 bedrooms with three large beds but no pull out couch or air beds, so the home in fact can not actually sleep 8 people. Other than that, the home was beautiful and we had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

July Mini-Vacation

Newly renovated home, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac that provided us a nice little escape for a few days. The screened porch and deck make for relaxing places to take in the fresh mountain air! The property manager was extremely responsive as well! Will definitely consider staying here again if in Massanutten!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020