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The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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.

Property manager

Leah Haworth

Languages

English

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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

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • 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

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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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
McGaheysville, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • James Madison University - 19 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstone Meadows - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort located?

This family-friendly McGaheysville vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington National Forest and Massanutten Water Park. Masanutten Ski Resort is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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The Nutt House - Peace and wilderness at Massanutten Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william v.

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

Nutt house fan

Perfect weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlean P.

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

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

Braden G.

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

Great place!

Excellent location, property, and place to spend time with friends while you’re in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

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

Elizabeth S.

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

Lovely winter getaway

My family had a wonderful time at Leah’s property for a few days over winter break!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Great vacation home

The Nut house was as described. Comfortable bed, spacious, private, gas fire pit on deck was a plus, and great communication with owner. Perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring the Shenandoah Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaina M.

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

Perfect Family Cabin

Great long weekend! Cabin was perfect for the 3 of us and our dog. Great location within Massanutten. Loved the walking path for the dog and exploring the wooded backyard down to the creek. Perfect setup for families with great hang out spaces in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Wonderful stay in Massanutten!

We had a great time at this lovely property! The location is perfect and is in close proximity to the Massanutten resort, the water park, Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns! The house is beautiful, clean, has a lovely porch with fire pit, plenty of sleeping accommodations and a kitchen that is well stocked if you chose to cook. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Kim C.

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

Relaxing Tree House

The photos do not do the property justice, it is just lovely. The location is amazing and it feels like you are in your own relaxing tree house, the view is incredible. We all enjoyed our week there immensely 😀
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi P.

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

Winter getaway

Great property! Host had excellent communication. Hiked some trails, went snow tubing and played lots of card games:)! It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

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

Another great stay!

This is our 2nd time staying at the Nutt House and it did not disappoint. Great communication and a wonderful home - convenient to all Massanutten has to offer and a well appointed house. Love the windows and deck for peaceful views. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M., Egdewood

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

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

Chad S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare Z.

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

Nutty good time

The Nutt house was a great find. House was well equipped and beds were super comfortable. Quiet location and terrific hiking and mtn bike trails nearby. Host was super responsive to inquiries and directions were spot on. The house is also a stones throw to Shanandoah Natl Park. Overall we’d stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Chris G.

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

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

Andrea H.

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

Peaceful setting and well equip home.

Lovely forest setting and cozy home for anyone looking to recharge, with all the necessary access to work, relax or explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonie S.

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

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

Michael F.

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

Wonderful House

The Nut House really stands out to me as one of the best VRBO spots I've booked. The house is clean and the beds are comfortable. Many amenities are provided such as toilet paper, paper towels, condiments, etc. Check in was easy and the process was hassle-free. The house is well-positioned to suit any need (mountains, hiking, food) and the area is quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

The Nutt House

We had a group of five so the accommodations were more than adequate to meet our needs. The setting was great, fairly private and quiet. The host was wonderful and the amenities offered were above our expectations. We would gladly go back again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa s., chantilly,va

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

Massanutten 2023

Very clean. Perfect location. The fireplace and fire pit were an amazing amenity to have this time of the year. Leah was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene R., Philadelphia, Pa

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jed J.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The house is well cared for and light-filled. The main living room has a wonderful view of the woods behind the home with cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows. We had a few questions, and Leah was responsive, helpful, and friendly. We enjoyed exploring the area. There was a lot to do close to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

June Harrisonburg Long Weekend

I stayed at the Nutt House for 2 nights and 3 days. Instructions for check in were easy. The house was perfectly clean and well stocked. The host replied to any messages within minutes. The only thing I would suggest is bringing a few blankets as we didn't find any other than the comforters. Great place to stay if you're visiting Massanutten or the general Harrisonburg area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023