Entire home

Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

Photo gallery for Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees

Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
McGaheysville, VA
  • Place, Masanutten Ski Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

McGaheysville

A family-friendly stay in McGaheysville awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of George Washington National Forest and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Massanutten Water Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and gas grills. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this McGaheysville holiday home include Shenandoah National Park and James Madison University.

What's nearby

  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
  • James Madison University - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 23 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lisa’s Hometown Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vito's Pizza Pie - ‬14 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.

Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees

Welcome to Deer Haven, a newly renovated and decorated home in the heart of Massanutten Resort. You'll love the peaceful and private setting as you relax in the hot tub or sip wine around the firepit, surrounded by trees on all sides. With 4 bedrooms, the house sleeps 11 (but max of 8 adults). The modern living room boasts a soaring A-frame ceiling, and downstairs is a second living room / game room with pool table and arcade. The kitchen and bathrooms are newly remodeled.

The house is about a 5 minute drive to the slopes, pool, and dining at Massanutten, 6 minutes to the spa, and 7 minutes to the indoor/outdoor Waterpark. The Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is 15 minutes away with some of the best hiking on the east coast. JMU and everything else in Harrisonburg is 20 minutes away, and there are several breweries, wineries, and restaurants within 15-20 minutes of the house.

During the summer (Memorial day to Labor day), our guests may use the Stonewall Terrace Pool (4030 Peak Drive) at Massanutten, which is a 4-minute drive from the house. The pool also has a snack bar and ice cream shop. Lifeguards will be on duty.
The pool is included, but other resort activities (like the water park, skiing, go-karts, snow tubing, etc.) must be booked and paid for through the resort.

The home layout is as follows:

Main level:

You must be able to manage stairs to arrive to the main level!

- Deck with brand new hot tub, couch area with propane firepit, and gas grill. We provide propane for grill and firepit.
- Living room with large TV and electric fireplace, open to dining area and kitchen
- Dining area with table that seats 8
- Renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances is fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals
- BR1: King bedroom
- BR2: Queen bedroom
- Hall full bath

Upper level:

- BR3: King bedroom
- Full bath

Lower level:

- Additional living room / game room with couch (folds out flat for additional sleeping), Smart TV, pool table, arcade, and basketball game
- BR4: Large bedroom with queen bed and also a twin-over-twin bunk bed
- Half bath (*NOTE: no shower/tub on this level)
- Laundry room

Other things to note:

-To keep things extra clean and comfortable for everyone, we have adopted a no-pet policy.
- Massanutten offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, dining, spa, ropes course / zip line, golfing, go carts, mini golf, and much more.
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and decks. The living room, game room, and upstairs bedroom feature smart TVs where you can access all the main streaming services.
- Guests can enjoy community pool access in the summer season for free.
- Linens and towels provided
- Due to wildlife, trash must be taken to the Massanutten community dumpsters
- Pack n play and high chair provided

Lastly, this property is located within an HOA that requires the community rules to be posted here, so here are those rules:

WELCOME TO MASSANUTTEN!

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: 10:00 PM - 7:00 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.

TRASH
• Do not place garbage/trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or
carports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property.
• Dumpsters are located at 4003 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840

Similar properties

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave used beds unmade and put towels in the bathtubs. Load and start the dishwasher. Turn off and unplug all space heaters. Leave pool pass hanging on the coat hook just inside the front door.
Set Hot Tub to 100°F and install the cover. Cover all deck furniture and fire table. Gather up all trash. You may leave 1 or 2 bags just inside the basement entry door.
Trash cans are not allowed by our HOA due to wildlife. This means that you’ll need to take your trash to the MPOA Community dumpsters (4030 Peak Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840) if you have more than 2 bags
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please respect our neighbors! Quiet hours are from 10PM to 8AM. If you are disrespectful / loud and asked to vacate, there will be no refund.
Do not back into the yard across the street from the end of the driveway. Driving on or causing any damage to adjacent yards is strictly prohibited
No fires except for the fire table. No refunds due the weather. No Pets allowed in order to keep things extra clean and comfortable for everyone!

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees have a pool?

Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees has a pool and a communal pool.

Does Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees.

Is Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a water park, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees?

No, Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub was clean and heated up nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities and spacious bedrooms including two king beds. You felt like you were in a treehouse while relaxing in the hot tub and on the deck. Kitchen was tight but dining table seated 8. Loved the location and that it wasn’t too deep into the Mattanussen Resort since we were driving back and forth to JMU.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was perfect and clean and everything there that was needed. Very comfortable beds and felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have a great time and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

celina g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025