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Welcome to The Otter Den at Massanutten Resort!

Screened porch located off of the dining area

Living area with ample light and tranquil views

Participate in a bit of competitive fun in the rec room

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10204.9 sq m

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Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Pool
Kitchen

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Mc Gaheysville, VA

Massanutten Water Park
‪5 min drive‬
Masanutten Ski Resort
‪8 min drive‬
Shenandoah National Park
‪16 min drive‬
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to The Otter Den at Massanutten!
In search of a peaceful getaway in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley? Look no further than The Otter Den at Massanutten Resort! This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home sleeps a total of 10 people and includes one king bed, two queen beds, and one twin over full bunk bed.

This cozy mountain home will be the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories with friends and family. Cook a hearty breakfast in the fully-equipped country-style kitchen, take part in a bit of competitive fun with pool, cards, and board games in the game room, or enjoy a quiet cup of coffee while observing the local wildlife from the comfort of the screened porch. The vaulted ceilings and large windows of the main level provide tons of natural light and views of the wooded area surrounding the home.

The Otter Den will feel like a secluded mountain getaway, but is located on-site at Massanutten Resort which features exciting attractions like the Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark, Family Adventure Park, two golf courses, hiking trails, and more. The Otter Den also includes free access to resort pools and recreation centers. Once you are finished enjoying all that the resort has to offer, we suggest a trip to nearby local communities for some of the Shenandoah Valley's best outdoor recreation, dining, and entertainment options.

Highlights
4 Bedrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Full Kitchen
Game Room
Washer/Dryer
Screened Porch
Large Parking Area
Main Entry
Living Area
Full Kitchen
Dining Area
Screened Porch
2 Queen Bedrooms
1 Twin Over Full Bunk Room
1 Full Bathroom
Expansive Front Porch
Grill Area
Ground Level
Game Room
1 King Bedroom
1 Full Bathroom
Washer/Dryer
Please note that the passes provided allow access to the following Recreational Centers at no additional cost:
Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club includes a fitness room, indoor pool, game room, hot tub, co-ed steam and sauna rooms.
Woodstone Recreation includes a game room, indoor basketball court, racquetball courts, indoor & outdoor (seasonal) pool, and tanning bed.
Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
Check-Out is at 10am.
*The Otter Den is a pet-friendly home. Dogs only please. Additional fees apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to maintain a flexible cancellation policy, guests may cancel up to 30 days prior to arrival to receive any type of refund. However, administrative fees and insurances are non-refundable once a reservation is made. Cancel For Any Reason and Standard Travel Insurance options are available for purchase through TripForth. Contact us to learn more about protecting your reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Mc Gaheysville, VA

What's nearby

Massanutten Water Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Masanutten Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
Shenandoah National Park - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
James Madison University - 19 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Woodstone Meadows - ‬6 min drive
‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬9 min drive
‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Goodfellas - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Massanutten Water Park, George Washington National Forest and Masanutten Ski Resort. Shenandoah River and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

3 April 2025

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

Fun vacation

The house was great, it threw us off a little upon arrival as we thought we had more of a yard. Make sure to stock up on supplies such as trash bags, toilet paper, laundry and dishwasher soap before you go. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon C.

3 February 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good location, cleanliness not great

We booked this with our three young children for a ski weekend this past weekend. We paid for early check in which was a price but we need it with how young our kids are. We arrived and the house smelled of urine. The carpets were vacuumed but the bathrooms were not clean and it looked like someone had used them. Our baby found dog feces under the bed which caused us to leave and stay somewhere else. Management was responsive however we felt we needed to move to a different location due to cleanliness. They might need a different cleaning crew.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler D.

31 January 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient but flawed

Great location in Massanutten Resort and close to some great off-property restaurants. The home is VERY well-equipped for families with young kids, offering toys, a great basement setup, and thoughtful touches like potty seats and step stools. The kitchen was well-stocked, which was helpful, especially during snowy weather.However, the house itself was underwhelming. A strong cat urine odor on the main level triggered my mother’s asthma, forcing us to leave a day early. The carpeting felt unclean and a loose basement stair was a safety concern. Updating to a non-carpeting flooring would help, especially with pets, snow and moisture tracking in.Trip Worth was communicative but didn’t offer help or a discount when we reported the odor. They did provide an early check-in option for 75 which we took advantage of.Overall, if they address the odor and update the flooring, this could be an excellent option for families. As it stands, it’s convenient but flawed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

L Q.

31 January 2025

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

Beautiful place

Everything you need is provided. Just bring garbage bags, food and some minor cleaning supplies. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was the roads. Beautiful neighborhood, but the roads are super steep, curvy and dark. I mean pitch black. I couldn't drive my Toyota Corrola after sundown. Dangerous roads. The ski resort area is not nearly that curvy and steep as the neighborhood. The roads are so steep its like a roller-coaster ride. But school buses were on those roads ant they didn't have a problem. Overall, the experience was well worth it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

13 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good New Years getaway

Came to the Otter’s Den for a short new years getaway. The hole was very accommodating and as described on VRBO. My wife and I brought our 3 kids, plus 2 of the kids friends. The house slept everyone comfortable and had plenty of games for the kids to be entertained. Home was warm and comfy. Conveniently located to all Massanutten has to offer. Would stay again for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie H.

9 December 2024

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

Early Christmas Trip

Such a great place. Room for everyone to be together or spend time in their own spaces. We celebrated an early Christmas while my daughter and her family were here from Seattle. We asked if the house would be decorated, and all I can say was WOW! It was gorgeous. We arrived after dark and the only thing lit up was the Christmas tree and it was absolutely breathtaking. I would highly recommend this location. It's convenient, easy to get to and plenty of room to park..

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

29 October 2024

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

Perfect for kids

The house was just as pictured, beautiful! Very welcoming and great for kids of all ages. The community is very quiet and close to Shenandoah. Loved the perks of the resort as well with the pool!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

caitlyn j.

10 October 2024

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

Stay in the mountains

It was the perfect spot! So peaceful and felt like we were in the middle of the woods without being isolated in the middle of the woods! It was clean and such a great place to stay! Loved the screened porch. Would definitely stay again. They forgot to leave trash bags in any of the trash cans but that was an easy grocery run fix!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

19 September 2024

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

Very Nice Place to Stay

We had a small snafu after checking in. We didn’t have any trash bags. We contacted the owner who had someone run a couple to us. We had to purchase more trash bags so each can would have one. After that our trip was fabulous. We enjoyed the property. It was close to what we needed. The place was clean and well appointed. My son enjoyed the pool table and we liked that we had access to a pool. (It was difficult to find which one was open as it was in the shoulder season.) We participated in a couple of the classes offered by the report and did an escape room and Luray Caverns. It was definitely a good choice.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

9 August 2024

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

Spread Out

The Otter Den Cabin allowed my family to spread out, have plenty of space for family dinner, and make fun memories on vacation. The three bedrooms upstairs, 1 huge bedroom downstairs, and ample square footage made the home feel open and spacious. We enjoyed the large dining room for family meals. The kitchen is simple, but well-appointed for healthy meal preparation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

2 August 2024

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

Great overall!

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

makaylah

31 May 2024

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

16 May 2024

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

Great location for JMU activities

We stayed in Otter Den several days over the graduation weekend. The house provided plenty of space for our extended family. We especially loved the dining room which had plenty of seating so we could all eat together. It was a quick and easy 20 minute drive to get into Harrisonburg for graduation activities.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

24 March 2024

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

Great place for 2 families with children

My family of 5 and my sister’s family of 5 greatly enjoyed this cute home at Massanutten for a short week. We knew there wouldn’t be much snow so wanted a good home base in case we couldn’t do all the things we usually do when coming to the mountain each year. We had 6 kids ages 3-9 and the place worked out great! The downstairs rec room was great, it was so nice to not have to pack any toys with us, and the adults could enjoy playing pool in the evenings. The kids and adults played so much chess, it was great. My youngest took a nap on the hammock outside one afternoon and all the kids took turns playing on the swing out towards the back. It was nice to have the dog friendly house as well so we could take our pup with us and enjoy some hiking while we were there. Overall the perfect place for 2 families! Plenty of space to sleep, play, and a great kitchen with all the things! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle

4 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything was great.....just need more trash cans. We enjoyed our stay!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan L., Baltimore, MD

19 February 2024

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

Great stay!

House was perfect! Pictures matched the house and it was close to everything on the resort

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

2 February 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamra D.

22 January 2024

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

The Otter Den

Convenient location. Easy Check-In. Clean, comfortable property w/everything you’d need to feel like home and enough room for to accommodate 2 families comfortably.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

10 November 2023

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

In Massanutten Resort

We had a nice time at the cabin. We spent 4 nights with our daughter, son in law and grandsons. There is plenty to do at the resort but the majority of the time was spent at Shenandoah NP which was pretty close. We stay at many VRBO’s, so we always pack extra items. This cabin didn’t have any start up items - laundry detergent, dishwasher or dish detergent. I did let the managing company know when we left. Overall, we had great family time and the weather was outstanding.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

18 September 2023

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

Great Stay

This was a great location for my family and our very close friends to be able to visit and catch up. The location is perfect for those looking to take advantage of the Massanutten Resort and the access to the pools was an extra. It was perfect space for all of us including 4 adults, 3 children, and 2 dogs and we took advantage of all of it. On arrival there was a hiccup with a leak from the AC that was on the roof with notable leak in the ceiling. The management company was super responsive and had it all addressed by the evening. The area is nice and quiet and although there are neighbors relatively close-by, we felt like we had a decent amount of privacy. Definitely highly recommend this home and would return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian M.

6 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Outdated and Smelly House

House was outdated and smelled bad. Location is great.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shantell T.

4 June 2023

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

Just right

My family really enjoyed our time here. The house was nice and comfortable. Clean and just the right amount of space for my family. The only issue we ran into was that two of the bedrooms didn’t have a television and the kids WERE NOT happy about that. That seemed odd being that the other two bedrooms did. We didn’t make use of the grill this time around but I’m sure we will in the future as we plan to use this home again. The family game room was absolutely fantastic. Something for all ages to engage in. Overall great cabin for a family with children. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1 May 2023

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

relaxing stay

visiting our daughter at JMU for the long weekend had a great stay. brought our pup. It was a comfortable house lots to do.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

20 March 2023

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

This was a perfect family stay which was a great location. It made you feel you were in the mountain

It was different renting from a third party although they were good with text updates and gave a number to call.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carole J.

12 March 2023

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

Great girls trip

Quiet and comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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2 bathrooms

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