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The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101350 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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McGaheysville, VA
  • Place, Masanutten Ski Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, MPOA Go-Kart Track
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McGaheysville

With a stay at this vacation home in McGaheysville, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Massanutten Water Park and MPOA Go-Kart Track. .This vacation home is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Shenandoah National Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from James Madison University.

What's nearby

  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Massanutten Water Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • MPOA Go-Kart Track - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Elkton Spring - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Vito's Pizza Pie - ‬13 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.

The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort

Enjoy all the amenities and excitement of Massanutten Resort in the peace and quiet of this chalet-style house overlooking beautiful woods & wildlife.

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a flat lot with plenty of parking. Enjoy looking through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows into the beautiful surrounding woods and watch the deer and birds in their natural habitat. Two propane fire pit tables, one located on the large deck and one in the back yard surrounded by woods where you can gather with friends and family to make s'mores and swap stories of your day. Fully stocked kitchen and outdoor gas grill so you can eat every meal at home, or order delivery or takeout from many nearby great restaurants and eateries.

Great high-speed internet and wifi so you can stay connected and do work or school from the house!

On the main level of open living/dining floor-plan you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (one tub and one shower). Bedroom #1 has a king bed; bedroom #2 has 2 twin XL beds; bedroom #3 has a queen bed. Access the spacious loft by ladder to find a set of twin bunks, plus a comfortable queen-sized couch-bed.

48" TV on main level, 36" TV in loft, both with Firestick streaming. A freestanding gas fireplace in the living room adds extra warmth and coziness in the winter.

House is located within Massanutten Resort with all amenities located within 3 miles, including skiing, snow tubing, indoor/outdoor water park, zip line & ropes course, two 18-hole golf courses, mini golf, downhill mountain biking course, hiking trails, Go-Karts, and more.

** 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 **

Please note the house is accessed by two flights of stairs, so it is not appropriate for people with disabilities or trouble climbing stairs.

If your dates aren't available, we have 3 other properties. All are on one level with only 1 or 2 stairs to get to front door. The Bear Den (property ID 2498157) is located directly next door to the Be Our Guest House (property ID 2389552). We also own Hopkins House, property ID 2132571.

MASSANUTTEN RULES

This home is part of the Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA) and is governed by its rules and regulations, as well as federal and state laws and local ordinances. There are short-term rentals in all MPOA neighborhoods, but people also live here. Your nearby neighbors may be full-time residents, including families with children, retirees, or owners of second homes enjoying their retreat. Please respect their privacy and property rights, along with those of other guests in our private residential community.

NOISE
Noise that is unreasonable in the judgment of MPOA or its designated agent is prohibited at any time. Quiet Hours are between 10 P.M. and 7 A.M. Please confine noise-making devices and activities indoors during these hours.

PARKING
All tires must be off the roadway. DO NOT BLOCK FIRE HYDRANTS! Our private neighborhood roads are "highways" for law enforcement purposes per Rockingham County ordinance.
Do not park adjacent to any other homes or lots unless this home's owner or property manager has told you he has explicit permission for you to do so.
Parking rules violators may be subject to having their vehicles towed.
If you cannot park all your vehicles on this property or on the adjoining shoulder of the road, overflow parking is available at: the MPOA Owners' Swimming Pool parking lot at 4007 Peak Drive.
NOTE: Buses, campers and RVs may not be parked at houses or along neighborhood roads. With prior MPOA approval they may be parked in the overflow lot during your stay.

NO OPEN FIRES
You are in an area that is at risk for wildfire! NEVER leave any outdoor fire unattended.

ALCOHOL
Open containers of alcohol are prohibited on any road or common area.

PETS
Pets are not allowed to run at large. They must be leashed at all times when off this property. Pet owners are required to clean up after their pets.

TRASH
DO NOT place trash anywhere outside the house, including on screened porches. It will attract wildlife that could endanger you and damage the property. Trash is picked around 8am on Monday morning. Do not place trash at the curb before 5pm on Sunday, and be sure trash can is rolled back to the house by 8pm Monday.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: One-time fee of $50 per pet.

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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Peace Privacy in the Woods at Massanutten Resort

The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great with communication and was very welcoming. House was perfect and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very pleasant and responsive. We had a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is cute, comfortable, nice amenities, beautiful location, clean & easy to book/communicate with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean with plenty of space outside to chill. Very pleased and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing stay just down from JMU. Great home base to recharge! Beds are comfy; house is clean. Plenty of towels. Main living area is soooo nice with the floor to ceiling windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, comfortable, quiet & woodsy property. Close to restaurants, trails & wineries; about 30 minutes from Shenandoah Ntl. Park! Responsible & flexible hostess. Enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great once again. House is very cozy. Living area with wall of windows is so nice to sit and relax. King bed is very comfy. Host is very communicative and pleasant to work with. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the place. It is beautiful and peaceful there. We had to contact the host for a few things and she was wonderful with getting back to us quickly! She was very personable and made us feel better when we had to let her know about some damage from our fur babies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M. C., Burke, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant home in a nice neighborhood

Lovely home. Great hosts! Perfect setting for a family of 6. Close to all the things we needed. Really enjoyed our weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great escape for the weekend

Beautiful, peaceful getaway. Really enjoyed our time here and great location for hiking and seeing some great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in the woods near attractions!

We enjoyed this house -- so clean and well organized -- easy to find things like extra pillows. My kids (7 and 3) enjoyed the classic games available (checkers, mancala, jenga) and we rode bikes on the cul de sac, played basketball, and enjoyed the propane fireplace in the cool evenings. Loved the loft and the swings. Check in is easy, and Leah was a great host -- all very simple. Highly recommend! If you have small kids, know that the ladder up to the loft is steep, so for us we made sure an adult was present to keep them safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Nutt House

We had a fabulous stay. It was nestled back in the woods and quiet. We cooked a few meals there and had everything we needed. The recommendations that the hostess had were insightful and delicious. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nutt house fan

Perfect weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

Perfect Getaway!!

Property location was absolutely beautiful and peaceful! Deer cross back and forth in woods all day everyday. Comfy beds and great layout. Plenty of things to do inside and outside of resort. Perfect for families or a group of friends. Only recommendations would be that the cleaning could have been a bit better. The overall cleansiness was ok, but could definitely use a deep clean. Washer and dryer are older and pretty small, but got the job done. Overall we all absolutely loved this trip and this location and would stay at this property again! 4 adults, two teens, and two 8 year olds. Leah, the host, was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! big
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlean P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Visit!

Check in and check out was super easy. The location of the house is ideal as the backyard backs into the woods. The house is well stocked and well maintained. After a day at the vinyards or hiking it was a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

Liked: Cleanliness

JMU Graduation

Location and proximity to campus events was wonderful. Check-in and check-out process was easy, and host was very responsive to messages. Easily hosted a few meals at the house during the weekend as the space was much better than trying to juggle and time restaurant reservations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a blast at the nut house

We really enjoyed The Nut House. Since we spent most of our time at the Massanutten Resort, we couldnt have found a better spot. The house was extremely clean, had everything we needed. We absolutely loved the fireplace/heater. My daughter thought she had her own apartment up in the loft. We saw deer!! The beds were very firm, which we didnt love, but this is just preference. We would definitely come back! Thank you, Leah, for sharing your little gem with us! Have a great holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful!

Clean, cute, comfortable! And Leah is the best host. We only needed a place to sleep around JMU activities, but I really wish we’d had more time to enjoy the beautiful deck and woods behind the house. Easy to get to, convenient to Harrisonburg - an all around win!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend stay.

Had a great stay this weekend. The house is great. Kitchen well stocked to make dinners. Beds are very comfy. Living area with huge windows was so nice. Location is great too: feels very secluded yet only 20 mins. from H’burg. Owner communicates very well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene R., Philadelphia, Pa

Vacation fun

Just a few little things that needed to be dealt with. Everything was close, very quiet. The children loved it and enjoyed themselves. That was the most important thing that they enjoyed themselves. Overall all was well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Egdewood

Liked: Cleanliness

PEACEFUL RETREAT

Great location peaceful surroundings great house for vacation we stayed 2 weeks everything was there you needed leah Great host answer any question we had definitely come again 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic 😊

Everything was perfect. This is the second time we stayed in one of Leah's properties and they are great, she's a great host!!! We will definitely be back, can't wait. 👍💥😁
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend Retreat

From the first interaction to the last--Leah's communication was exceptional. She responded to all questions really fast! The process to book was easy, and clear directions were provided on check-in/check-out and operation of vital things in the house and surrounding property (including access to pool)! The house was equip with EVERYTHING from bug spray, games to spices. The house looked exactly how it was advertised, and was very cozy! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Welcoming-We had a wonderful time!

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Nut house! Leah made our stay feel welcoming and comfortable along with a simple check in and check out process. A quiet cul-de-sac with a wooded backyard is just what we were looking for. We will definitely be staying at one of her many properties in the future. Thank you Leah!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023