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The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12

Experience mountain tranquility in this home-away-from-home near Harrisonburg & Shenandoah National Park. Enjoy skiing & snowboarding or relax on your private deck surrounded by nature.

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 709
SAR 1,638 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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 Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12

The Gingerbread House is a cute cottage located in a tranquil area of Massanutten Resort, a four season resort with amenities for everyone. This home-away-from-home is situated close to the playground, indoor/outdoor water park, two golf course, mini-golf, family adventure park with zip lines, on-site restaurants, skiing, snowboarding, tubing and exciting escape room! With Harrisonburg and Shenandoah National Park only 15 minutes away, you have many additional dining and entertainment opportunities to enjoy, such as natural caverns, historic sites, hiking, wineries and breweries.

Inside our home, you will find four bedrooms and two and a half baths. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open concept dining room, living room, kitchen, and sunroom. The master suite has a king bed, sitting area, TV, walk in closet and private bath. Bedroom 2 has 2 twin beds. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed. The kitchen has service for 12+ and is fully equipped including a toaster, coffee machine, crock pot, pots and pans, cookie trays and all the utensils that you will need. The island/breakfast bar seats four. The living room has a TV and Blu-ray player. The sunroom is perfect for early risers to drink coffee or tea, read a book and relax. It also has a TV and Blu-ray player. The upstairs has a loft with futon, bedroom with 2 twin beds, half bath and is the perfect sanctuary for children, tweens and teens. The bedroom has two twin beds and chalkboard. The loft has a futon. There is also a TV, PS4 with games and DVDs.

There is a outdoor deck in the front and back with a built in sitting area, Adirondack chairs and a grill. All 3 downstairs bedrooms have sliding glass door with access to the rear deck that looks over wooded common area. Sitting on the rear deck feels like when you were a kid in a tree house.. You will be two minutes away from all the activities. As much as we love pets, we understand that there are people that are allergic to dog and cat dander so I'm sorry but no are pets allowed.

Please note that although the house sleeps upto 12, only 8 adults can sleep comfortably (1 king, 1 queen, 4 twin beds). Other beds are best suited for children (2 sofabeds and 1 futon). The house is in a residential neighborhood and we do not allow loud parties and events. We expect our guest to keep the noise level low after 11PM. We welcome family reunions as long as the guests are respectable to the house and the neighbors.

Note: A pool pass will be provided to guests with unlimited entry at $6/person daily during their stay (and in season). This is a private home, renting does not grant access to Massanutten Resort non-public amenities. Public amenities include, but are not limited to golf, ski/snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, go-karts, zip line, mini golf, water park, etc.

Please note that bugs, mice and other critters are permanent residents of this mountain community. We do our best to keep them outdoor but is not unusual to have an unwanted guest from time to time.

Property manager

Jay and Nila

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Only family and friends get togethers
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Massanutten, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 4 min drive
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 8 min drive
  • White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 15 min drive
  • Shenandoah National Park - 15 min drive
  • James Madison University - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstone Meadows - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goodfellas - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

What time is check-in at The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly Massanutten cottage is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Massanutten Water Park and George Washington National Forest. Masanutten Ski Resort is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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The Gingerbread House: 4BR cottage w/ modern amenities, sunroom/deck, sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great stay at the Gingerbread House. It fit our four adults and five young children comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get away
Great place to stay. Entire family enjoyed the house. Easy to access and great location if you want to stay around the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun getaway
Wonderful cozy home! We will be back this was a return visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Beautiful property and perfect location with all amenities we could have asked for we would definitely stay here again loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for Grad trip!
My family and I stayed at The Gingerbread House for my brothers graduation from JMU. House is exactly as pictured and described. It’s a perfect and cozy home for family. There were two living areas we could spread out and a perfect little dining room for family meals. The hosts had these cute little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash set up and plenty of linens. Really lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qiuhong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we enjoy the stays!clean and good location
The house is so beautiful and clean. There is even a play area with toys and games,which our kids loves it!The location is good too,super close to Massanutten water park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magda R.

Family friendly and great location.
Property was large and nice - perfect for the eight of us. The kids loved the upstairs bedroom and nook.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We loved our stay at the Gingerbread House! The kids especially loved hanging out in the loft area. We played board games and enjoyed each others company. We visited Luray Caverns and hiked in Shenandoah. Great time Overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abraham M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
I booked it for my brother’s family. The house was just as pictured. Very clean, comfortable and definitely will come back to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka S.

Wonderful!
The house, or should I say the chalet had everything we needed. The proximity to the ski area, only 5 minutes, was amazing. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Great house for our family!
We had a family get together over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to visit Massanutten and the water park. The house work out perfect for us, the kids loved the loft and having their own space. The house worked great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angelo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Visited the area for my nephews weeding at a local Vineyard. House was just as the description said it was. Location was great. Close to town and a quiet drive through the Shenandoah National Park. Even through JMU had a football game it was easy to get around town, no crazy crowds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great House😍
The house was clean and just right for my family! My kids love the loft bedroom! Will rent that house again! Thank you! Scott and Vivian for renting your home to us! We had a great vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Li L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house at a great location
Had a great time. The house is located in a resort community so plenty of fun things to do. It’s also twenty minutes from Shenandoah National Park entrance. We went there several times and really enjoyed the hiking trails in the park. House is clean and Scott very nice and quick to our questions. WiFi is also very convenient as we needed to work from the house for some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All Taken Care of by Owners and Management
The property is very nice, matching the descriptions and actually the house design is better than the pictures can show. Great location on the mountain. Everything was in place so we could quickly and easily grab the key, unpack and go straight to enjoying some family time! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bella
Nicely furnished, lots of added ammenities to use and entertain children and adults! Spacious areas! Property manager was friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joon C.

Very nice and cozy!
Overall experience was really good. Price is reasonable and the cottage was very cozy and location is great. We had all amenities needed. If I was to make any complaint, the only downside is that at night time, it got really cold inside the bedrooms. Upgrading the windows would make this little place just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Latoyia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Beautiful home with a woodsey feel. This house had more then enough space for the 8 of us. My entire family loved the house and surrounding area. House was very clean and well kept. I would definitely rent several times again. The Management was very responsive and Lee was phenomenal to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend stay to ski
I brought my daughter and her friends for the weekend to celebrate her18th birthday. Everything was easy on the house match the description with regard to cleanliness, the accommodations, the proximity to skiing, and the other local attractions. The house is cozy, well kept and well equipped to include updated appliances, fast wifi and movie/tv access via roku. It was a beautiful weekend and we were able to get in two full days of skiing. Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The house was great, very clean. Supermarlet is a short drive away. Lots of resturant options on Main road in Harrionburg. We especially loved the 1835 Smokehouse (went there 3 times) and the Squirrel ice cream. Some of the activities we did were the civil war battlefields as well as Luray Caverns, Endless Carverns and Shenendoah Caverns. Luray and Shenendoah Caverns also have other things to do on property. We went Hiking along Skyline Drive and pulled over at the overlooks to get breathaking pictures as well as hike. A great place to social distance from others while having a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Risa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at the gingerbread House. All the cute little features of the house, it really lives up to its name! We found the house to be extremely well stocked, plenty of extra towels, sheets, and blankets and pillows. The kitchen was in great working order as well—there were knives that actually cut! (Often a problem at vacation homes 😂). Two small things that I shared with the owners during our stay, one of the kitchen cupboards came off the hinges, and a couple of the lights did not have lightbulbs in them. However, this in no way diminished our stay. kids really enjoyed the video games, The chalkboard, and the other games that were provided. One suggestion would be to have an outdoor seating area for meals. Thank you so much, really enjoyedm this day and would stay again with pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property had one problem after another. The first, there was no electricity in the kitchen. The microwave didn't work, the coffee machine didn't work. When I reached out to the management company, they told me that I would have to go around back into a crawlspace and attempt to flip the circuit switch. The worst part of our stay was on the last day, when we found bedbugs. After many phone calls and hours on the phone to VRBO, Expedia and the management company, they wanted to issue me a pitiful refund for the weekend, I had to reverse the charge through my credit card agency. The place was overall dirty-cobwebs in the lights fixtures, dated, bedbugs, and toilets that gurgled in the sink when you flushed them. I would not recommend this place at all. I did reached out to the the management company before writing this review because I wanted to offer them the opportunity to clean up their property and rent it again, but they were not sympathetic at all. I do not believe they have taken the proper steps to get rid of the bedbugs or have any intention of doing so by the way they dismissed my complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October Skyline trip
We were two couples coming in from different states to visit. We had a great stay. Got there on a Thursday and found Ciros Italian restaurant. Great place to eat. Food was the best. Friday we drove the Skyline. Stopped at a few winery’s. Friday night we went to El Paso Mexican restaurant. Another great choice. Saturday we visited the Luray Caverns. That was worth the visit. Definitely got our exercise there. It’s about a two mile walk. We visited River hill distillery for a whiskey tasting and tour. Then to castle winery and our last stop of the day was the Purple Wolf winery. Great venue. Then Sunday we are heading home in the rain. It was a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yoel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very clean - good for families
We had a great time here. Master bedroom is great and has a good mattress. Back deck is peaceful. Several Roku TVs around the house. And various games for the kids were found in the loft which was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun and Cozy Getaway
We had a fantastic stay at the Gingerbread House! It was perfect for our family. The place was incredibly clean, which made us feel comfortable and at home. The kids loved the variety of games available, keeping them entertained. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend it for families looking for a cozy and fun getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024