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Bear Den at Massanutten Resort

Vacation home near Massanutten Water Park in McGaheysville

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

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About the area

McGaheysville

In McGaheysville .You'll find Massanutten Water Park and George Washington National Forest within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Masanutten Ski Resort and MPOA Go-Kart Track are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • James Madison University - 18 min drive - 20.7 km
  • University of Virginia - 58 min drive - 78.1 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vito's Pizza Pie - ‬12 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.

Bear Den at Massanutten Resort

Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house inside the gates of Massanutten Resort. Enjoy sitting in the hot tub on the enormous two-level deck surrounded by beautiful woods. Quickly start up the propane fire pit table and enjoy sitting on the deck around the fire with your favorite beverage, or dine al fresco around the outdoor table & chairs. Inside the house is a huge 4-season sunroom spanning the entire back of the house with gorgeous views of the surrounding woods. Well-stocked kitchen with granite countertops and everything you need to make full meals at home. Living room has plenty of cozy seating and a gas fireplace. Two large flat screened TVs, one in living room and one in primary bedroom.

House sleeps 6 in the 3 bedrooms, with capacity to sleep up to 4 more on the sleeper sofa in the sunroom and queen air mattress. (Sleeper sofa best for kids not adults.) Primary bedroom has king bed and en suite bathroom with tub and shower. Bedroom #2 has queen bed. Bedroom #3 has 2 twin XL beds. The second full bathroom is located adjacent to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Half bathroom conveniently located in the hallway. The house is all one level with only 1 step up to the front door. Great high-speed internet and wifi so you can do work or school from the house, and stream all your favorite shows on the TVs.

The Bear Den is located within the gates of Massanutten Resort, and all resort amenities are within 3 miles of the house including skiing, snow tubing, indoor/outdoor water park, zip line & ropes course, two 18-hole golf courses, mini golf, Go-Karts, downhill and cross-country mountain biking, hiking trails, and more. Check the resort web page for full details.

** Please note: the privately owned homes at Massanutten are not affiliated with the Resort, but our guests can use a link to book tickets online for resort activities 28 days in advance, as opposed to 10 days for the general public. We strongly encourage booking tickets early, as things do sell out.
** LINK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AFTER BOOKING **

If your dates aren't available, check out our other properties: Be Our Guest house is located directly next door, property ID 2389552. The Nutt House property ID 1990751; Hopkins House property ID 2132571.

MASSANUTTEN RULES

This home is in a private residential neighborhood and is part of the Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA), governed by its rules and regulations. There are rental homes in all MPOA neighborhoods, but people also live here. Your nearby neighbors may be full-time residents, including families with children, retirees, second-home owners and other guests enjoying their retreat.

NOISE
Quiet hours: 10 PM - 7 AM.
Keep noise indoors during these hours.
No excessive noise at any time, as judged by MPOA or its assigned agents.

PARKING
Keep all tires off the road.
Don’t block fire hydrants or park in front of another property without written approval from your host.
Park only in designated areas or overflow lot (4007 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840
No buses, campers, or RVs to be parked at homes or on roads. Overflow lot is available with written approval from your host.

OUTDOOR FIRES
High wildfire risk area!
No open fires.
No unattended fires.
No firepit use during quiet hours (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency conditions, check MassanuttenVillage dot com or electronic sign at entrance for updates.

ALCOHOL
No open containers on roads or in common areas.

PETS
Leash always required when outside.
Clean up after your pets.

TRASH
Do not place trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or car ports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property.
Trash attracts wildlife, some of which can endanger you and the property.
Dumpsters are located at 4007 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Shower (with soap!) before using hot tub.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One-time fee of $50 per pet. No size limits.

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Haven with a Hot Tub McGaheysville
Haven with a Hot Tub Private vacation home
Haven with a Hot Tub Private vacation home McGaheysville

Bear Den at Massanutten Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. We enjoyed the hot tub and sun room off the back of the house. The house was very clean an host had great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Love N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful place to stay! The house is spacious and clean. Everything I thought of that I wanted or needed was there. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking any meal you can think of. The beds were comfortable. And the host was quick to respond and very accommodating to a couple of special requests we had. I will recommend this place to friends and family anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krizia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is wonderful!! Everything you need is here. The owner is so easy to talk to and gery accommodating. We will definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming host, clean house! We have stayed here before and will do so again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place completely exceeded our expectations. The space was spotless, cozy, and had everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The layout was perfect for pets, making it easy and stress-free to travel with our dog. We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was lovely. Our family enjoyed staying here. The location was great, relaxing, and close to everything we wanted to do, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Highlands Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness
Leah was a super host! She helped us lineup a wonderful stay at her mass and mountain home. She was very accommodating with our check in process and had everything ready for us as far as things to do. Great communicator to keep us in the loop!Enjoyed the hot tub and the property. Was able to get a beautiful fall picture just off the back deck.Would definitely recommend staying after this. Back in the area, I know I will.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Den was perfect for our long weekend at Massanutten! Owner communications, location, condition, and pet friendly layout were all great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious so everyone had their own room and space to do their own thing but also plenty of space to be together. Comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was well laid out and you felt at home immediately. Very clean, and well supplied. Everything we were looking for. If we have an opportunity for a trip to this area, this will be our go to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

An excellent spot to use as a home base. The kids loved access to the hot tub and mini golf up the hill. Easy to get to shenandoah. Plenty of space in the house for a family or a group
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie N., South Riding, Va

Liked: Cleanliness

JMU Grad weekend

The house exceeded our expectations in every way! It was lovely and perfect for our family! The host was very accommodating and was kind to extend the last day! The hot tub was amazing! Hopefully we could rent this again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Bear Den!!!

Leah, our host was very accommodating and communicative! There was a warm welcome before we even opened the door!The entire cabin was clean and ready for us! The beds were comfy, and although we didn’t use the hot tub or outdoor fireplace, and the gas grill was brand new! Above and beyond, pet bowls were even left out for our furry friend, even if we didn’t need them because we brought our own!We didn’t use any of the Massanutten Resort amenities, but a binder at the cabin was full of information about things to do in the area!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cigi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This house was cozy. I felt like I was home. Very spacious and clean. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

NYE

The place was in the perfect location close to everything. House looked even better in person, we all commented about that as soon as we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Just as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Perfect place to stay for ski resort and WaterPark access. Host was quick to respond and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We had a great time! Fantastic location in the mountains, loved the hot tub and views from the deck. Everything was well stocked and super clean, and best part is the beds were so comfy! I would definitely recommend this home for anyone looking to stay in Massanutten or near Harrisonburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Glen Allen

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

As previous reviews have noted, this home is incredibly comfortable and well cared for. We had a wonderful time and will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Floridians

Visiting family that live in the Harrisonburg area. Was a very good stay at home. All needs and expectations were met.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Beds were great. Hot tub fun! Good floor plan for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and SOOOO comfortable

My elderly mother probably made her last trip with us - she is failing fast. We were so comfortable. The views out the back are serene and the beds heavenly. Mom especially enjoyed the gas fireplace. Hopefully we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024