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Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept

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Welcome to the Babbling Brook Retreat!
Located near Shenandoah National Park and James Madison University
Your home away from home inside the gates of Massanutten Four-Season Resort
Enjoy our fully-stocked kitchen, spacious living/dining rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3 & 1/2 bathrooms
Book your stay today!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McGaheysville, VA
  • Massanutten Water Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Masanutten Ski Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Shenandoah National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Main-Level Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen/Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queens Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main-Level Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main-Level Half Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept

"This was a perfect getaway and we can’t wait to come back!" -Darion
✔ Inside resort gates, minutes to Water Park, NEW Mountain Coaster (coming soon!), hiking, golf, spa & more!
✔ 20 minutes to Shenandoah National Park
✔ 25 minutes to Harrisonburg & JMU
✔ 4 bedrooms (King, King, 2 Queens, Queen & Twin) & 3.5 bathrooms, sleeps 11 with NO sofa beds and NO bunks!
✔ 1st & 2nd floor King-bed suites
✔ Deck with gas fire pit & grill
✔ Outdoor pool access Memorial Day through Labor Day
✔ Roku TVs in every bedroom
✔ Owner-managed home: we take pride in hosting your stay!

Book your stay at the Babbling Brook Retreat today!

Pets are not permitted due to family allergies.

Our Spaces:

✔ Bedroom 1 ★The Mint King Suite★
1st floor, King bed, gorgeous ensuite bathroom, double vanity, shower/tub combination, luggage rack, Roku smart TV, ceiling fan, room-darkening curtains and chair.

✔ Bedroom 2 ★The Teal King Suite★
2nd floor, King bed, luxury ensuite bathroom, double vanity, walk-in shower with two shower heads, closet with luggage racks, dedicated workstation, Roku smart TV, ceiling fan, loveseat, room-darkening curtains and travel crib (pack-n-play style).

✔ Bedroom 3 ★The Arches Queens Room★
2nd floor, 2 queen beds, this versatile room sleeps one to four people and features a compact workstation/vanity for two, Roku smart TV, ceiling fan and room-darkening curtains.

✔ Bedroom 4 ★The Retro Queen/Twin Room★
2nd floor, one queen bed and one twin bed, this retro-styled room doubles as a great hangout space for kids & teens, kid-friendly games & toys, BYO video game console and play on our 55" Roku smart TV while lounging on a Nugget-style play couch, also featuring: closet with luggage racks, ceiling fan and room-darkening curtains.

✔ Upstairs Hall Bath: Upstairs hall bath with vanity, combination tub/shower and private toilet closet.

✔ Upstairs Laundry Room & Linen Closet: Available for your use during your stay with top-load washer, dryer, iron/ironing board, steamer and free & clear laundry pods.

✔ Half Bathroom: 1st floor hall half bathroom

✔ Kitchen: Our fully-equipped open-concept kitchen with island seating includes all the basics plus a 12-cup coffee maker with whole-bean coffee and grinder, french press, electric kettle, assorted tea bags, creamers & sugars, toaster, cocktail shaker, muddler, pourers, bottle openers, pots & pans, slow cooker/crockpot, knife block, cutting boards, cooking utensils, measuring cups & spoons, mixing bowls, colanders, serving platters & bowls, blender, hand mixer, baking trays & dishes, vegetable peeler, potato masher, ice cream scoop, can opener, cooking oil, spices, etc. Check out the convertible high-chair/booster seat in the hall closet!

✔ Entry: Drop off your jackets and shoes at the entry bench and hooks and take a load off!

✔ Living & Dining: The spacious great room features a living space with luxurious sectional, gas fireplace, and Roku smart TV. The dining space offers seating for 8-10 plus kitchen island seating for 3. There is a high chair/booster chair in the utility closet. Check out the games and puzzles in the cabinet and be sure to sign the guestbook!

✔ Front Porch: The front porch features rocking Adirondack chairs.

✔ Back Deck: With serene wooded view, the back deck offers a comfortable seating area with a gas fire pit overlooking the babbling brook. The propane grill on the back deck and grill tools are available for your use. Please scrape the grill after each use to deter area wildlife.

✔ And More: Babbling Brook Retreat offers amenities for a relaxing stay including Wi-Fi, Roku TVs in all bedrooms and living room (BYOL - Bring Your Own Logins), central heating/cooling via smart thermostat, linens/towels, coffee (for french press or drip machine), dishwasher pods, washer/dryer with free & clear laundry detergent pods, iron/ironing board, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and contactless check-in.

★ For Families: We know what traveling with children is like so we have provided a few items in the home to ease your travels including a travel crib (pack-and-play style, in upstairs king bedroom), high chair (in downstairs hall closet), folding step stools (in hall bathrooms), two bathtubs (upstairs hall bath and downstairs ensuite), room-darkening curtains in all rooms, washer and dryer with free & clear laundry pods, and some of our favorite toys and games in upstairs bedroom which offers kids of all ages another space to hang out. The house is child-friendly but not childproof. Guests are responsible for the safety of their children at all times.

★ Free Community Pool Access: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, we provide a pool pass (in the kitchen drawer) which gives guests *FREE* access to the Stonewall Terrace Pool! Bring the pool pass with you and return to the drawer when not in use.

★ Massanutten Resort offers tons of activities for everyone, including the Spa, indoor/outdoor WaterPark (a family favorite!), two golf courses, mini golf, indoor virtual golf, wine tasting, art, music and cooking lessons, horseback riding, street curling, pickleball & tennis courts and Escape Rooms. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and ice skating. Summer activities include tubing, mountain biking, tennis courts, go karts, bumper cars, zip lines and climbing wall.

★ Smart Keypad Deadbolt: One day prior to check in, guests will receive a unique code to the front door which activates at check in and deactivates at check out. Guests have access to the entire home except for one owner's closet (inside the downstairs ensuite bathroom).

★ Driving Access: All streets to the house are paved and the gravel driveway is short. The home is in the lower hills of Massanutten Mountain with some steep roadways. If snow or ice is in the forecast, consider bringing a vehicle with AWD and/or winter tires. The home is conveniently located a short drive from Massanutten Resort amenities and more!

★ Parking: There is parking available for up to three vehicles: two next to each other in the gravel driveway and one on the gravel shoulder. Though we do have a motion-activated floodlight, the driveway can be difficult to see at night or during/after weather events, so please pull in and out of the driveway carefully and watch out for the utility boxes! The HOA requires that all four tires remain off of the asphalt pavement in the cul de sac. There is a sloped walkway approximately 50 feet long from the parking area to the front porch. Overflow parking is available at Hopkins Park - the first left-turn after entering at the Massanutten gate.

★ Wildlife & Neighborhood: Our home is in the woods and so it is surrounded by a variety of wildlife including a possible bear or two. With this in mind, guests must not leave food outside to prevent pests. Please clean the grill after use and do not leave any food outside which will attract wildlife. While we do have regular pest control, being in the woods means bugs still get inside on occasion. We provide a broom and dustpan, as sweeping up can help deter bugs. Massanutten is a growing resort, with demand for more rental homes and full-time residences, so there may be some new-home construction in the neighborhood during your stay.

★ Cell Service: There is typically reliable cell service at the home and in the Massanutten resort area. Depending on how you travel to our home, you may lose cell service on your way or during some of your adventures in the surrounding areas. The home is equipped with high-speed wifi.

★ Trash: Due to bear risk, we do not have outdoor trash cans. Our cleaners take the trash after each guest; however, guests staying longer than 2-3 days should drop off excess trash at community dumpsters during their stay.

★ Community Rules: Per our homeowners association, we are required to post the following rules publicly on our listing. Quiet Hours 10 PM - 7 AM. Keep noise indoors during these hours. No excessive noise at any time. Keep all tires off the road. Don't block fire hydrants or park in front of another property, Park only in designated areas or overflow parking at Hopkins Park. No buses, campers, or RVs at homes or on roads. High wildfire risk area. No open or unattended fires. No firepit use 10 AM - 7 PM. Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency conditions; check electronic sign at community entrance for updates. No open alcohol containers on roads or in common areas. Pets are not permitted at this property; however, note that all pets in the community must be leashed and cleaned up after. Do not place garbage/trash outside including screened-in porches, decks or carports. Trash attracts wildlife which could endanger you and damage the property. For excess trash, dumpsters are located at 4007 Peak Drive.

★ A Note on Fees: There are a couple of fees included in each booking. The "Service Fee" is charged by Vrbo. The "Host Fee" is Vrbo's name for the cleaning fee that we charge on a per-booking basis.

★ Check-Out Instructions: (1) Bag trash (bags provided). (2) Fill & start dishwasher. (3) Lock up. That's it!

Property manager

Lauren Delmare
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets/ESAs. Sign renter agreement w/in 24 hrs of booking. $300 Security hold required. Check out promptly. Report issues w/in 12 hrs of check in.
No parties/events. $50+taxes cancellation fee. Add'l visitors must be approved. Quiet hours 9pm-8am. Clean grill after use. No smoking/vaping.
Guests are responsible for their children. Return pool pass. Verified ID required. Minimum age 25 to book. Maximum of 4 unrelated persons per HOA.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McGaheysville

McGaheysville is home to this holiday home. Masanutten Ski Resort and White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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McGaheysville, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • James Madison University - 18 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodstone Meadows - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goodfellas - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shenandoah Family Favorite! Top-Rated 4BR, 2 King Suites, Firepit, Open Concept located?

This family-friendly McGaheysville holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Massanutten Water Park, Masanutten Ski Resort and George Washington National Forest. SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts and Shenandoah River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lamont h.

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

Friends get away

My second time staying at this lovely residence , i highly recommend…great host & communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Winter getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything was very clean and well kept. Lauren was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

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

Winter get away!

Perfect for our family of 11. Close to the waterpark and tubing. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

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

Awesome stay!

Great property with a lot of attention to detail throughout. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Amazing house, great location. We shall return.

Perfectly located at Massanutten, the house is perfect for either 2 large or 3 smaller families. The kitchen was well equiped, the beds extremely comfortable (and Im kinda picky), and the living/dining area perfect for hanging out. We're thinking of doing a ski trip here in 2025, and this would be perfect for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yesenia p.

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

Birthday Ski trip!

Went here for my daughter’s birthday trip with her friends. They had a blast and the space was perfect to accommodate all 8 of them. Plenty of space and the kitchen space was big enough as well. No complaints, and we would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Family weekend

We had a wonderful stay with our four adult children. Very clean, well stocked and very responsive owners. Stayed at several VRBO and this was by far our favorite. Great location and so much to do locally if you enjoy the outdoors
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Beautiful property!

Property was beautiful and super clean. Stocked with everything you need to have a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Amazing Home

The listing is spot on with an amazing host This home was new and super clean, lots of amenities and less than 30 minutes from JMU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Very nice house

Beautiful house that is close to most everything. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Getaway with friends

I can't say enough good things about this VRBO property! Communication with Lauren was wonderful and the house was perfect for a couples getaway. We have stayed at a lot of VRBO properties and this one exceeded all expectations. If we could give it more than 5 stars we would!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

W T.

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

Eat, Pray, Love, 40th Birthday Celebration

The hospitality provided was exceptional. The accommodations were well-equipped and comfortable, ensuring that all our needs were met. This was our first visit to Massanutten, and it certainly will not be our last. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Almelia P. K.

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

Calm,Clean and Adorable Place to Stay!

Leave your work at home and just relax and spend time with your Family 🙏....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doan N.

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

Snowboarding trip with family

We had an amazing time at Babbling Brook! The home is super cozy, well decorated and Lauren and Allan have really put a lot of thought into the small details. Our kids were with us and loved the home as well as the location. It was nice that we were so close to the slopes, ice skating and water park. The resort also has many playgrounds, hiking trails, and tennis/pickleball courts. We were also close to grocery stores and so many restaurants. Loved our stay here and will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Family reunion

This lovely home provided an opportunity for our family from different parts of the country to spend quality time together. The great room worked well for family gatherings and still everyone had their private space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Hiking Trip

Lauren was a great host and property was prefect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LATOYA J.

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

Beautiful home.

We loved our stay. Such a wonderful experience. This home had almost everything we need. Had a blast... Perfect home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria p.

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

Perfect place for a large group of friends

We needed a pitstop close to Shenandoah national Park. I could not have chosen a more comfortable, beautiful, clean and modern home. It was the perfect place for everyone to have comfortable sleeping quarters, wonderful showers, and wide open space for meals and games together.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darion N.

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

Massanutten Cabin

The house was newly renovated and everything was very high quality. The host could not have been any nicer/accommodating. This was a perfect getaway and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., Clarkboro

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

Modern Luxury Near Massanutten Resort

This was a very stylish home with extra amenities to give a personalized touch and a friendly, attentive host. Our family of 5 loved the location to Massanutten resort, breweries, and wineries. We will happily book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Virginia Mountain High

Great, quiet and restful stay. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda F.

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

Annual Girls Trip

Babbling Brook is an awesome house!! It has all the amenities you could ever want. It was beautiful, comfy, spacious and we loved & enjoyed every minute of our stay there. We especially loved evenings on the deck with the gas fire pit. Our host made everything very easy with how to videos & instructions. She was also extremely attentive and quickly responded to questions. I give Babbling Brook my highest recommendation and would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie B.

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

Wonderful mountain getaway

Our extended family had a wonderful stay at Babbling Brook for my mom's 70th birthday weekend. The hosts were extremely responsive and communication, check-in, and check-out were easy and seamless. All the beds were very comfortable (rare for rental properties!), and the house was great for kids and adults. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lamont h.

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

Awesome

The stay at the home we rented was nothing short of amazing!! We enjoyed our holiday there & did not want to depart . Communication with the property manager was very good. I’d stay again when I visit !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy J.

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

we came for my brothers funeral

we came for my brothers funeral and wanted to keep family close. The house is beautiful and so clean. I would recommend this house. I also would love to rent again for a family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lauren Delmare

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Hi, I'm Lauren! My husband, Allan, and I are your hosts. We are parents to four littles and we live in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Our family loves visiting our Massanutten vacation home and we hope you do too!

Why they chose this property

We loved that the property is new, bright and tucked away on a private cul de sac on the mountain. We enjoy hosting our family and friends here -- with the spacious first floor and two primary suites, everyone is comfortable!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests