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Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!!

Family-friendly cabin with water park and outdoor pool

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Exterior detail
Children’s area
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Masanutten Ski Resort
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
  • Place, James Madison University
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!!


We are pleased to announce that we are a Partner's in Hope with St. Jude's Children's Hospital. We contribute a percentage of our bookings every month.

Spanky's Mtn. Clubhouse is welcoming to families large and small. We have easy, level parking. Quiet location with great wooded views. If you're seeking a place that provides that vacation getaway with the comforts of home and more, then Spanky's Mtn. Clubhouse is the place. We do have an open concept floor plan that brings everyone together. Tasteful decor, we call it modern rustic. There's plenty of room for families to gather in the living room, dining room, kitchen family room or one of our 3 decks, Two beautiful gas fireplaces on each level with large HD Smart TV. We have Amazon Firesticks on all 3 TVs, plus a Live TV Youtube subscription. Our wireless internet is super fast! The dining room table has seating for 6, while the kitchen has bar seating for 3. The kitchen has hickory cabinetry, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, garbage disposal and electric range. Nicely equipped with 2 coffeemakers, blender, 4 slice toaster, great cookware and a waffle maker! The chef in the family will love our kitchen!

There are two bedrooms on the upper level, one being the Master bedroom. It has a King bed and HD Smart TV, pine dresser, and side table. The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and red cedar furnishings. There is full bathroom on the upper level with double sinks. On the lower level, you will find our spacious laundry room that has a large capacity washer and dryer, laundry detergents, microwave, refrigerator, and complementary Water Park / Pool towels for our guests to use. A lovely 2nd full bathroom is located on the lower level. The 3rd bedroom, located on the lower level, wood bunk beds and a full size futon. One of many highlights is our large family room that's also located on the lower level. It has a sectional sofa sleeper with a full size memory foam mattress. It has a HD Smart TV, a Blu-ray player, DVD/VHS player, CD Bluetooth stereo system w, built-in book shelving loaded with popular books as well as kids books, movies and board games. We have 5 REAL arcade games with hundreds of games to choose from. All are set up for free play! We also have a full size foosball table.

There's a walk out to the lower back deck that features a Amish made porch swing. The upper deck has a WEBER gas grill. The outdoor furniture provides ample seating on the upper and lower decks. Our decks give great views of the forest and wildlife surrounding this home. If you think there is something you forgot, check out some of the things we thought of for you, Bathroom: toothbrushes, toilet paper, hair dryers, first aid kit, makeup mirror, Kitchen: coffee, coffee filters, k-cups, sugar, assorted premium can soft drinks and fine chocolates, bottled water, paper plates and seasonings.

If your travel dates are unavailable, please consider our other property. " The Pistachio Nut", VRBO listing #3873718, is a Chalet home located within the Resort. Only 5 minutes or less from Spanky's. A wonderful getaway, please check it out.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid friendly home that will keep them occupied.
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Events

No events allowed
Family- oriented parties only!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted on the decks.
Reminder: Absolutely no pets! Violation of this rule will result in immediate eviction, loss of vacation balance and damage deposit!
We prefer to have our guests keep the windows closed. Our HVAC system maintains perfect IAQ levels, plus UV-C Air Purification!
Our home is closely inventoried and assessed for any damage after each check-out! Reminder: Our home cannot be rented for someone else.

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
Note from host: Family- oriented parties only!
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

McGaheysville

Located in McGaheysville, this cabin 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Massanutten, VA

What's nearby

  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • James Madison University - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 23 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lisa’s Hometown Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway Lounge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Play. Relax. Reset. Your Fall Getaway Awaits!!! located?

This family-friendly McGaheysville cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington National Forest and Massanutten Water Park. Masanutten Ski Resort and MPOA Go-Kart Track are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Excellent stay!

This was the most thoughtfully equipped rental we’ve ever seen. They thought of everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The house is very clean and well maintained. The location is convenient to all the local attractions! We recommend this home highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Family Celebration/Getaway

This was our 3rd time at this place! Very clean and feels like home. Very well stocked! My grandson's ask that we stay at this place because of the game room....it's great...and keeps them busy! The owner is a delight and gives us wonderful recommendations! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen d b.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Very clean and comfortable home. Everything we needed was there. Mike is a great host. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Always first on the list

Return vacationer and still pleasant as always. Owner goes above all others to ensure your stay is a happy one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Great Mountain Getaway

This was our third stay at this house. It's so comfortable for our two families. This was our first visit in the summer and enjoyed all that Massanutten had to offer. Mike is an outstanding host. The house is super clean and very well stocked. We're already planning our 4th visit this winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina N., NJ

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

GREAT HOUSE!

Everything about this property is GREAT! The house has everything you need from spices to Qtips. Michael the owner is just wonderful! We will be back again in May!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa K.

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

Great rental!

The house is just as described and pictured. Check in and out is easy. The basement is filled with arcade games. We have stayed here multiple times. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Amazing

This house is incredible. Mike is a great host and the house is immaculate. So much fun to hang out in the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mollie m.

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

Perfect getaway!

This property is immaculately clean, well-appointed and fun! We enjoyed every minute of our weekend in the mountains. The property owner was very nice and responsive. The game room is so much fun that it was tough to leave and explore the area. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great house & great location!

Very impressed with the house and the service. Perfect for a family of 5 with small children. Game room was an amazing touch! Thank you Mike for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L., BEAVERCREEK

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

Clean, well stocked, video game palace in the woods.

Very clean. Largewell stocked kitchen, plenty of dining seating, comfy beds, all the siap, spices, etc. Large jar of candy and soda waiting for us upon arriv
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Perfect for a quick getaway

Rented for a quick getaway for my daughter’s 13th bday. The downstairs was a perfect set up with the arcade games, TV, bunk room, etc. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Kids went to the water park - which was a huge hit. Mike was very helpful with check in & restaurant recommendations. Would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karissa K.

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

Fantastic as always!

This was our 3rd time staying at this property. The house is always clean and well stocked. The video game machines are great to play in the evening after a long day of skiing. Mike the owner is always available to answer any questions during your stay. Can't wait to book there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conor T.

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

Family reunion

Spent a great weekend with extended family for nieces birthday. The house was great and had everything we could have imagined needing. Mike was great throughout the process, and was very nice and accommodating. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzi R., Glen Allen

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

Just what we needed!

This house is even better than it looks in the pictures. It was roomier than I expected, and it is the cleanest home I have ever rented! The location was perfect for our visit to the area to see our niece at JMU. The home is also the most well stocked rental we have stayed in. The hosts have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and easy. We enjoyed the fire pit out back and the nostalgic games downstairs. We are planning to stay again next year for our annual trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamela S.

Highly Recommend This Home!

You will be very pleased that you rented this home for your mountain getaway! Our family throughly enjoyed our stay at Spankey’s. The home is surprisingly well stocked. We couldn’t have asked for more. The kids played the arcade games and were completely entertained. There is no other home we would consider renting for our next Massanutten vacation. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Perfect getaway!

My husband, myself, & our 2 boys (8 & 9 y/o) recommend this to any family! Any questions I had prior to our trip, they were very helpful & responded quickly! The house was extremely clean & very well equipped...a lot of extras! The arcade was amazing... the whole family enjoyed it! So close to Massanutten Resort! We tried a couple restaurants in town & they didn't disappoint... Hanks Grille (BBQ) & Romano's Italian Bistro! Thanks Spanky's for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Absolute PERFECTION!

I simply can’t put into words how perfect this home is! It’ll be the home away from home that you never knew existed! Wonderful location, quiet, close to all that you’d ever need. Michael is the worlds best host, PROMISE! They have thought of absolutely everything and have provided it for you. Nothing is overlooked on their end! We will definitely come back! Cleanest place you’ll ever see. I rested 100% easy, and that’s impossible for me! Loved the fireplaces, decks, and that game room!!!! Oh the games, the books, the extras!! It’s a family wonderland! Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean R., Chantilly, VA

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

Great Ski Trip!

Mike's place is amazing! He met us when we arrived, but we didn't feel rushed to arrive by a certain time. It was the first time a VRBO owner met me upon arrival, but it ended up being a nice touch. He showed us around the home and how to use the gas fireplaces and electronics. The home is incredibly clean and Mike has put a lot of thought into every single room. Almost everything we needed is already stocked in the home. And, he even has sodas and a candy dish, which my 2 young sons absolutely loved. The coolest part of the home for us was the basement arcade games. My sons really enjoyed playing them when we weren't skiing, and I was able to get reacquainted with one of my favorite childhood games, 1942!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Arlington, VA

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

A wonderful return visit

This was our third or fourth trip to the cabin and each year exceeds the last! We were greeted by Mike upon arrival. I had casually mentioned when booking that we were celebrating my youngest's birthday and we were so touched to find a birthday flag and balloons greeting us! He felt so special and we really appreciated it. There was plenty of space for all of us and we were able to spread out and enjoy all the amenities of the house. The large smart tvs were great for watching football and everyone had a blast with the arcade games in the basement. The kids were all excited to see that the downstairs fridge is still stocked with sodas and the kitchen still has the candy jar! The upgraded fridge is awesome, and fully stocked with condiments. Mike has thoughtfully supplied coffee, hot chocolate and popcorn. My husband fell in love with the pot/pan set and promptly went about ordering himself one for at home. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Denise F.

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

Fun near the mountains

Michael is an amazing host. He called us on our way there to see what time we were arriving and met us there. He gave us the grand tour. The house was spotless and just simply amazing. No need to bring spices, condiments, linens, soaps or hardly anything else. The only downsize is the steps to get into the house. I knew there was steps in the house but not outside. Had to go down some steep steps and down a sidewalk that was kind of steep before getting to the porch to go up into the house. I think a walkway built across and over the sidewalk would be nice. It was hard getting luggage in and out of the house. Michael did offer to help but we declined. The game room was a blast even for us adults. The only addition to the game room I would have liked to see were some jigsaw puzzles. Michael asked why we were coming, which was to celebrate my birthday. He had a happy birthday flag flying when we got there. It was a very nice touch. He also offered us a late check out but we declined as we had a long drive. I will definitely rent again from Michael if I come back to the area and would definitely stay in the same house. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the steps.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael was very helpful, and provided a great tour on arrival. The video games were a great touch, and provided great entertainment for our little guy. While we didn't get to spend a ton of time there, we will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SeciRaq T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike was so welcoming even before we arrived we were running behind due to traffic traveling from Sourhern Maryland. He was so understanding. When we arrived his hospitality was top notch he explaned how the resort works even had brochures of all the activities. House was very clean, kitchen was beautiful had everything you needed to cook with. The basement took me back to my teenage years playing video games Galaxia, fuse ball table. car racing, board, shooting arcade game, just to name a few it was like an in-home arcade. Thank you Mike for making our vacation the absolute best. We will see you again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall really nice house. Very clean, easy to find things, comfortable beds and nice tvs. My son loved the arcade games. Mike answered messages very quickly, I’ve never had an owner meet us at the property to give us a personal tour but he was there to answer any questions about the property. Great resonantly priced house! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house! Everything was as described in the listing and even better. Extremely well stocked kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry room. The owners truly thought of everything to ensure a comfortable stay. The whole house was extremely clean and well maintained. We have stayed in a lot of rental houses and this one far surpassed my expectations. I will definitely check to see if this rental is available next time my family visits the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael Handley

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We fell in love with Massanutten at first sight. It's a beautiful place with lots to see and do. We were fortunate to purchase our vacation home in 2013, spending several months renovating our home, yet retaining its rustic mountain charm. While we have been here for 20 years on the mountain, our extended family loves staying at our vacation home and we wanted to share with others our extraordinary mountain home.

Why they chose this property

We love our vacation home. It is in a quiet neighborhood and centrally located. Its only a short 5 minute drive to either the ski slopes or the waterpark. It's not uncommon to see many types of wildlife while relaxing on the decks.

What makes this property unique

Easy level parking and well lit driveway and walkway. Also there is not a lot of steps that our older guests appreciate. Open concept floor plan and located in the middle of the mountain which makes it close to everything!

Languages:

English

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