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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Parking available
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Air conditioning

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McGaheysville, VA

Masanutten Ski Resort
‪5 min drive‬
Massanutten Water Park
‪7 min drive‬
James Madison University
‪22 min drive‬
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Modern mountain house in the Massanutten Resort. The space has two levels, and is a great place for a family or friends to get together. This has been a project of love, as we have worked to revitalize this family house. We hope you enjoy the downstairs bar, newly renovated bathrooms, and open deck. This home is a five minute drive to the ski slopes, waterpark, horses, golf course, and driving range. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain. Please note our driveway is very steep, see photos.

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WELCOME TO MASSANUTTEN!
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.
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.

Property manager

Elise & Ryan Pettie

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Plenty of space. No special bedding.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

NEVER leave any outdoor fire unattended. Open containers of alcohol are prohibited on any road or common area.

DO NOT place trash anywhere outside the house, including on screened porches.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

McGaheysville

Located in McGaheysville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Shenandoah Speedway or University Park.

McGaheysville, VA

What's nearby

Masanutten Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Massanutten Water Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
James Madison University - 22 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Woodstone Meadows - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬20 min drive
‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Nut House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Nut House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Nut House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Nut House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from George Washington National Forest and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Massanutten Water Park. Masanutten Ski Resort is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William G.

30 August 2024

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

Good area

Far enough away for busy areas, yet close enough to everything. Quiet and peaceful

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

11 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

27 November 2023

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

Relaxing

Clean, Parking was different, but overall it was okay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

13 November 2023

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

Football weekend

We enjoyed a beautiful Fall weekend at the Nut House. The scenery was gorgeous and the location convenient to JMU. The house was cozy with plenty of room for everyone. Just wish we could have stayed longer than a weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Everest

7 August 2023

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

Peaceful and spacious!

We enjoyed gathering with our family for vacation. There was plenty of room for us all! It is a lovely, peaceful, relaxing home. Thanks for sharing it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H.

16 July 2023

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

Mountain Adventure!

The house was well-stocked with all of your basic everyday needs. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The porch in the back of the house was our favorite hang out spot. Everyday we enjoyed watching the deer. We even got to see fawns the one evening. Would highly recommend for larger families!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

16 June 2023

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

Great vacation

The house was perfect for myself, husband and 3 kids. So much space that we weren't on top of each other. Quiet neighborhood. One night my 7 year old played with the little boy across street for over an hour. Great location. Zip lining was so fun and the c&m carriage ride is a must do. Everything was perfect. We had 2 deer eatting in the back yard, lizard hanging out on the deck, chipmunk playing on the rocks and a turtle.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Raven P.

29 May 2023

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

Very Nice Property For A BIG Family.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The bedrooms were comfortable and the layout was great for our needs. Very clean, spacious, had a lot of amenities, great location, indoor and outdoor eating options, and great communication with the host. Dissappointed about the no shower in master bathroom, only two tv's (main areas), no bunk bed options (for kid option), small grill, and huge hill for driveway (make sure you have 4 wheel drive). We will definitely rent again from this host because despite of the dissappointments we know not everywhere is a perfect stay and great things outweighed the not so great things! It worked for us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

15 May 2023

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

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Communication was poor and hot water was minimal

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

16 January 2023

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

Massanutten tubing

Property was as expected. Accurate description. The hill is steep. My family had a wonderful time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

30 December 2022

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

Great location; wonderful home!

The home was well equipped and had everything and more than we needed. It was a terrific venue to host our family for a tubing adventure at Massanutten. The property owner was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

james d.

13 November 2022

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

All was great but the driveway

Everything was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Karen I., Roscoe Il

11 August 2022

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

LocTed in awesomeRe

Nice home but very steep driveway Clean Great neighborhood Owners very nice and quick to get back to you

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

23 April 2022

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

We loved the Nut House

My family visited for spring break and absolutely loved the home and it’s location. It is close to just about anything you could want to do (resort amenities, hiking, stores, etc.) The home itself was beautiful. We actually miss it. Hoping to come back and visit again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

12 October 2021

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

JMU Family Weekend

The house had everything we needed. Wine glasses, coffee and a beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

27 July 2021

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

Fantastic Stay

We enjoyed our stay, and the property owner was fantastic about communicating with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

JoAnn T.

22 June 2021

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

Our Stay

Greetings, Thank you for allowing me to rent your property June 18-21, 2021. I would like to address a few issues I wasn't pleased with while staying at your property. 1. My family and I had little to no hot water to bathe. We shouldn't had to boil water to take a hot bath. 2. The wifi stopped working before we checked out. Our check out time was 11am. The wifi was disconnected 7-8hrs before our check out time. 3. The beds were very uncomfortable. The mattresses in several rooms were old and worn out. To the point the mattresses felt like you were sinking while sleeping. These issues are not acceptable. My family and I visit Massanutten resorts several times a year and never experienced these issues with other properties. While on vacation we like to get our monies worth. I definitely don't feel like the price I paid for your home was worth the issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

20 May 2021

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

Lots of space in and out

One of our best experiences with booking, communication, check in, etc. We rented the house to host a graduation party for my daughter from JMU and had a fair amount of family and friends for the celebration. In all we had approx 40 people visit for the day and the house, back deck, and screened porch housed everyone with ease and no sense of crowding. The deck was great for cornhole and relaxing. The driveway is very steep but we utilized the street and other parking options. The house needs some updating that the owners are aware of and planning. Overall this house is very spacious and fit our every need and would absolutely rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Joel S.

8 April 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house!

The property is located in a beautiful part of Virginia. The owners were very friendly and helpful. My only complaints were that there were no dish clothes or towels to clean or dry the dishes and the upstairs was very dusty. We found food under the beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherika M.

25 February 2021

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

Great Weekend

This property was nice and spacious. As a family on the larger side there was enough space for everyone. This Property is close to every activity. We had little to no issues while staying here. I say little because as noted the driveway is pretty steep and if you have a minivan it will not fit in the garage without taking both spaces and parking at an angle. This was no big deal for us. We visited the day after a snow storm so we were limited to parking but the owners came out before we arrived to assure At least one side of the driveway was accessible. The owners are also very easy to get in touch with.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Elise & Ryan Pettie

I am Elise and my husband is Ryan. My husband and I were married in late 2020.

Why they chose this property

When my husbands mom passed away, we were left with what to do with his childhood home. We spent most of that year renovating and making updates and have decided to try to hang onto it as offering it as a vacation rental. We are grateful for you considering our home as your spot to relax!

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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