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A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.

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Property grounds
Bedroom
Living/dining room
Living room
Master bedroom with bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bed Room

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Hallway Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.

Nestled in a quiet community just minutes for the slopes at Massanutten, this one story 3 bed room, 2 bath retreat offers 360 degrees of relaxing scenery. With new furnishing, carpet/flooring, a fully equipped kitchen, and full washer and dryer the house is set up for a quick weekend or long a relaxing week. We are a short drive to all the amenities that the mountain has to offer, as well as to the JMU campus and many fantastic restaurants. This is a true four season resort.

Property manager

Jay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
property provides the following 2 rolls of toilet paper -1 per bathroom, 2 large trash bag, 2 small kitchen trash bag, and 1 roll of paper towels.
All exterior lighting must be turned off over night per the resort rules. Please help us with making sure those our turned off.
This is a keyless property. Guest will use a keyless system “august lock” via a cellphone app to lock and unlock the property door.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1940326

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McGaheysville

Located in McGaheysville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Port republic Battle Field and Port Republic Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harrisonburg Farmers Market and Shenandoah Heritage Market. Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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McGaheysville, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 15 min drive - 17.4 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

Is A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Den for all four seasons, visit the Bear's Den and create lasting memories. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Massanutten Water Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from George Washington National Forest. Masanutten Ski Resort and Shenandoah River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Second Stay Here

This was our second time staying here, and it’s a really nice place to stay in Massanutten! The layout of the home is great, comfortable beds, and everything you need for a quiet and peaceful stay when enjoying the resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Great for Multi-Families

Greatly enjoyed our stay with two families and plenty of room to spread out without losing ourselves in the home. The place was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with games and zones for easy play together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Great place, location was perfect

We had a great stay for JMU's homecoming weekend. The house was clean, well stocked and perfect location gor our stay. We've stayed at several places over the years, and this is our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great location

Great location, close proximity to Shenandoah National Park. Perfect for day trips to the park. Everything you need is close by. The house was exactly as described and had all the comforts of home. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Great House

This property was awesome. Very cozy & comfortable. Some of the most soft carpet ever. The only issues we had was with the app that is used to lock and unlock the door. It doesnt work great. Maybe a lock that utilizes a code would be more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Great Stay

We had a great long weekend at Bears Den. The house was clean and conveniently located. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Family time

House was clean and homey. Enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Graduation Weekend

The home was just as described. We’ve stayed in other properties in Massanutten and this was by far our favorite. Managers/owners provided clear directions, the house was well-appointed and the screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Great JMU fFamily Weekend

Great spot to stay to visit our JMU Dukes! Two quick notes: the shower in the main bedroom leaks a bit, and a chair in that bedroom was almost broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kristine B.

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

Good overall, some challenges

Overall the house is great, clean, nice location, well equipped. I stayed there with my elderly mother who uses a walker because it’s a one story and had a few challenges with the big step to get in the house, no handles in the shower, the beds were too high and the gravel driveway. But there were wide doors and hallway. To unlock the house I had to download an app, create an account, log in, and use my phone. If anyone else needed to lock or unlock the door I had to provide their name and number so they could do the same. Kinda inconvenient vs a code. The place could use some small touches like extra pillows, throw blankets, a hair dryer but we appreciated the toiletries starter kit. Note that it is not really a mountain view but you can see a mountain through the trees in the back. And you can’t set the thermostat above 70 degrees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Freda C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

The property was beautiful and very accurate with the listing. However, the cleanliness was a little disappointing. The deck looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned it weeks. We had to clean before using it. The kitchen rug for spotted and soiled. Just a little TLC would have made our stay better. For the amount we paid for cleaning along with the mandatory insurance, we should have received better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

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

Excellent get away.

Secluded, private, quiet and relaxing. Just what was needed before the hustle bustle of the holiday season begins.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

JMU Graduation Family Gathering

Wanted a single story house to have adult family members enjoy JMU graduation weekend. Better alternative to 3 hotel rooms …close enough to enjoy events but still have downtime together.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tough Check in

App to unlock the front door didn't work for us. Thankfully the owners had a plan B. Owners mentioned that pillows and towels returned to the rental this week. Towels were available but no pillows on the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Bear's Den

This property was fabulous. it was just like being at home. Had everything we needed to have a great weekend. We were there for our Grandson's JMU graduation and it was very close to Harrisonburg and all it's amenities. Thank you to the owners for allowing us this opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H., Bethesda, Maryland, USA

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

Beautiful, clean, updated home

This was a perfect long weekend getaway. The house is very well located right beside the mountain resort. It is well furnished, clean, updated and exactly as described. We loved settling into the living room to binge watch Netflix after hiking the trails in the Shenandoah!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We enjoyed our stay!

Everything was great about our stay except their was a bad ant problem in the kitchen area. And in the listing it says the home can sleep 8 people but it can not. The home can only sleep 6. Their are 3 bedrooms with three large beds but no pull out couch or air beds, so the home in fact can not actually sleep 8 people. Other than that, the home was beautiful and we had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

July Mini-Vacation

Newly renovated home, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac that provided us a nice little escape for a few days. The screened porch and deck make for relaxing places to take in the fresh mountain air! The property manager was extremely responsive as well! Will definitely consider staying here again if in Massanutten!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jay

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Why they chose this property

This has been a family home for two generations and we have decided to open it to new friends and families. Originally, this was a place to get away as a family and build memories without electric devices. This became our place to meet and share time. The home has shared itself with my families over the years and has built last memories for many.

What makes this property unique

One of the great benefits to our home is that it is one story and allows for a safer stay with those with older family members.

Languages:

English

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