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Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11
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McGaheysville, VA
- Place, Masanutten Ski Resort3 min drive
- Place, MPOA Go-Kart Track3 min drive
- Place, Massanutten Water Park4 min drive
- Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Downstairs queen and bunk
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Futon
Main level king
1 King Bed
Main level queen
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs king
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs half bath
Toilet
Main level hall bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs hall bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees
Welcome to Deer Haven, a newly renovated and decorated home in the heart of Massanutten Resort. You'll love the peaceful and private setting as you relax in the hot tub or sip wine around the firepit, surrounded by trees on all sides. With 4 bedrooms, the house sleeps 11 (but max of 8 adults). The modern living room boasts a soaring A-frame ceiling, and downstairs is a second living room / game room with pool table and arcade. The kitchen and bathrooms are newly remodeled.
The house is about a 5 minute drive to the slopes, pool, and dining at Massanutten, 6 minutes to the spa, and 7 minutes to the indoor/outdoor Waterpark. The Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is 15 minutes away with some of the best hiking on the east coast. JMU and everything else in Harrisonburg is 20 minutes away, and there are several breweries, wineries, and restaurants within 15-20 minutes of the house.
During the summer (Memorial day to Labor day), our guests may use the Stonewall Terrace Pool (4030 Peak Drive) at Massanutten, which is a 4-minute drive from the house. The pool also has a snack bar and ice cream shop. Lifeguards will be on duty.
The pool is included, but other resort activities (like the water park, skiing, go-karts, snow tubing, etc.) must be booked and paid for through the resort.
The home layout is as follows:
Main level:
You must be able to manage stairs to arrive to the main level!
- Deck with brand new hot tub, couch area with propane firepit, and gas grill. We provide propane for grill and firepit.
- Living room with large TV and electric fireplace, open to dining area and kitchen
- Dining area with table that seats 8
- Renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances is fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals
- BR1: King bedroom
- BR2: Queen bedroom
- Hall full bath
Upper level:
- BR3: King bedroom
- Full bath
Lower level:
- Additional living room / game room with couch (folds out flat for additional sleeping), Smart TV, pool table, arcade, and basketball game
- BR4: Large bedroom with queen bed and also a twin-over-twin bunk bed
- Half bath (*NOTE: no shower/tub on this level)
- Laundry room
Other things to note:
-To keep things extra clean and comfortable for everyone, we have adopted a no-pet policy.
- Massanutten offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, dining, spa, ropes course / zip line, golfing, go carts, mini golf, and much more.
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and decks. The living room, game room, and upstairs bedroom feature smart TVs where you can access all the main streaming services.
- Guests can enjoy community pool access in the summer season for free.
- Linens and towels provided
- Due to wildlife, trash must be taken to the Massanutten community dumpsters
- Pack n play and high chair provided
Lastly, this property is located within an HOA that requires the community rules to be posted here, so here are those rules:
WELCOME TO MASSANUTTEN!
This home is in a private residential neighborhood and is part of the Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA), governed by its rules and regulations. There are rental homes in all MPOA neighborhoods, but people also live here. Your nearby neighbors may be full-time residents, including families with children, retirees, second-home owners and other guests
enjoying their retreat.
NOISE
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Keep noise indoors during these hours.
• No excessive noise at any time, as judged by MPOA or its assigned agents.
PARKING
• Keep all tires off the road.
• Don't block fire hydrants or park in front of another property without written approval
from your host.
• Park only in designated areas or overflow lot (4007 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840)
• No buses, campers, or RVs to be parked at homes or on roads. Overflow lot is
available with written approval from your host.
OUTDOOR FIRES
• High wildfire risk area!
• No open fires.
• No unattended fires.
• No firepit use during quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency
conditions, check MassanuttenVillage(dot)com or electronic sign at
entrance for updates.
ALCOHOL
No open containers on roads or in common areas.
TRASH
• Do not place garbage/trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or
carports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property.
• Dumpsters are located at 4003 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840
The house is about a 5 minute drive to the slopes, pool, and dining at Massanutten, 6 minutes to the spa, and 7 minutes to the indoor/outdoor Waterpark. The Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is 15 minutes away with some of the best hiking on the east coast. JMU and everything else in Harrisonburg is 20 minutes away, and there are several breweries, wineries, and restaurants within 15-20 minutes of the house.
During the summer (Memorial day to Labor day), our guests may use the Stonewall Terrace Pool (4030 Peak Drive) at Massanutten, which is a 4-minute drive from the house. The pool also has a snack bar and ice cream shop. Lifeguards will be on duty.
The pool is included, but other resort activities (like the water park, skiing, go-karts, snow tubing, etc.) must be booked and paid for through the resort.
The home layout is as follows:
Main level:
You must be able to manage stairs to arrive to the main level!
- Deck with brand new hot tub, couch area with propane firepit, and gas grill. We provide propane for grill and firepit.
- Living room with large TV and electric fireplace, open to dining area and kitchen
- Dining area with table that seats 8
- Renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances is fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals
- BR1: King bedroom
- BR2: Queen bedroom
- Hall full bath
Upper level:
- BR3: King bedroom
- Full bath
Lower level:
- Additional living room / game room with couch (folds out flat for additional sleeping), Smart TV, pool table, arcade, and basketball game
- BR4: Large bedroom with queen bed and also a twin-over-twin bunk bed
- Half bath (*NOTE: no shower/tub on this level)
- Laundry room
Other things to note:
-To keep things extra clean and comfortable for everyone, we have adopted a no-pet policy.
- Massanutten offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, dining, spa, ropes course / zip line, golfing, go carts, mini golf, and much more.
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and decks. The living room, game room, and upstairs bedroom feature smart TVs where you can access all the main streaming services.
- Guests can enjoy community pool access in the summer season for free.
- Linens and towels provided
- Due to wildlife, trash must be taken to the Massanutten community dumpsters
- Pack n play and high chair provided
Lastly, this property is located within an HOA that requires the community rules to be posted here, so here are those rules:
WELCOME TO MASSANUTTEN!
This home is in a private residential neighborhood and is part of the Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA), governed by its rules and regulations. There are rental homes in all MPOA neighborhoods, but people also live here. Your nearby neighbors may be full-time residents, including families with children, retirees, second-home owners and other guests
enjoying their retreat.
NOISE
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Keep noise indoors during these hours.
• No excessive noise at any time, as judged by MPOA or its assigned agents.
PARKING
• Keep all tires off the road.
• Don't block fire hydrants or park in front of another property without written approval
from your host.
• Park only in designated areas or overflow lot (4007 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840)
• No buses, campers, or RVs to be parked at homes or on roads. Overflow lot is
available with written approval from your host.
OUTDOOR FIRES
• High wildfire risk area!
• No open fires.
• No unattended fires.
• No firepit use during quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency
conditions, check MassanuttenVillage(dot)com or electronic sign at
entrance for updates.
ALCOHOL
No open containers on roads or in common areas.
TRASH
• Do not place garbage/trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or
carports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property.
• Dumpsters are located at 4003 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave used beds unmade and put towels in the bathtubs.
Load and start the dishwasher.
Turn off and unplug all space heaters.
Leave pool pass hanging on the coat hook just inside the front door.
Set Hot Tub to 100°F and install the cover.
Cover all deck furniture and fire table.
Gather up all trash. You may leave 1 or 2 bags just inside the basement entry door.
Trash cans are not allowed by our HOA due to wildlife. This means that you’ll need to take your trash to the MPOA Community dumpsters (4030 Peak Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840) if you have more than 2 bags
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
McGaheysville
Located in Massanutten, this holiday home is in the mountains. Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Harrisonburg Farmers Market and Shenandoah Heritage Market. Travelling with kids? Consider A Dream Come True Playground, or check out an event or a game at Shenandoah Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McGaheysville, VA
What's nearby
- Masanutten Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- MPOA Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Massanutten Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Shenandoah National Park - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
- James Madison University - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ciro's Italian Eatery - 10 min drive
- Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - 20 min walk
- Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - 6 min drive
- Lisa’s Hometown Grill - 10 min drive
- Vito's Pizza Pie - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
24 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
MARY S.
8 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MARY S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea B.
26 July 2025
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Andrea B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah B.
26 October 2025
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Sarah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen M.
2 October 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
celina g.
6 July 2025
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