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Woodland Lodge at Massanutten

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A spacious loft with a high ceiling, a fireplace, a leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin with a red door, a star emblem, and a small porch.
A cabin with a wooden deck, large windows, and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set against mountain views, this chalet accommodates 10 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 indoor pool and 1 outdoor pool. Enjoy activities like tubing, birdwatching, and mountain climbing nearby. The property includes a patio and offers access to skiing and golf nearby. Visit Massanutten Water Park and Massanutten Ski Resort for more adventure.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Outdoor pool

    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Swimming pool
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mcgaheysville, VA
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Massanutten Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, MPOA Go-Kart Track
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Level King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Full/Twin

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Woodland Lodge at Massanutten

Welcome to Woodland Lodge at Massanutten, a comfortable and well-equipped home for families and groups looking to enjoy time together in the mountains.

The main living area features large windows, exposed beams, and inviting space to gather after a day of exploring. The updated kitchen is thoughtfully equipped for preparing meals at home, and the dining area is a natural place to share a meal, play a game, or plan the next day’s activities.

Outside, guests can enjoy the screened porch, deck, and large wooded yard. It is a peaceful setting for morning coffee, an afternoon outside, or relaxing at the end of the day. The flat driveway is rare on the mountain and makes arrival and unloading convenient, including in winter.

The home is especially well suited for families. The lower-level playroom includes toys, books, puzzles, games, and an air hockey table. Outdoors, there is open play space, cornhole, and a low ropes course for kids. We apologize in advance if no one wants to leave.

Located within Massanutten Resort, Woodland Lodge provides easy access to skiing, golf, the waterpark, hiking, and many other area activities. Whether you are planning a family getaway, a ski weekend, or time to relax in the Shenandoah Valley, we hope the house will be a great fit for your stay.

We take pride in keeping the home clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Detailed arrival and house information will be provided through Vrbo before check-in, and an in-house guide is available during your stay.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions as you plan your trip. We love the house and the area, have lots of recommendations, and are always happy to help guests make the most of their time at Massanutten.

Matt and Katie Carrier

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Place used linens and towels by the laundry machines and start a load of towels. Do not remove comforters or mattress pads.

Set the thermostat to 60°F in winter or 78°F in summer. Close and lock all windows and exterior doors, including deadbolts. Double-check the downstairs door.

Remove all food except basic pantry items such as spices, oils, and cooking spray. Turn off basement and porch lights and report anything needing repair.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Quiet hours are 10:00 PM–7:00 AM. No parties or events. Use the premises as a quiet vacation rental and be respectful of neighbors.

Maximum 4 vehicles. Park in the driveway only. Street and roadside parking are prohibited.

No outdoor fires. Do not enter neighboring private property, including the farm beside the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 590710vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

McGaheysville

Located in McGaheysville, this chalet is near a water park and in the mountains. Massanutten 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 Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atlantic Union Bank Center or Shenandoah Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Mcgaheysville, VA

What's nearby

  • Massanutten Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Massanutten Resort - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • MPOA Go-Kart Track - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 17 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vito's Pizza Pie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Paso Mexican Grille - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Woodland Lodge at Massanutten have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Woodland Lodge at Massanutten?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodland Lodge at Massanutten on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$1,300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Woodland Lodge at Massanutten pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Woodland Lodge at Massanutten?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodland Lodge at Massanutten?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland Lodge at Massanutten?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodland Lodge at Massanutten located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Massanutten Water Park, George Washington National Forest and Massanutten Resort. MPOA Go-Kart Track is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay while celebrating our son’s graduation from JMU. The house was comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you, and congratulations again on your son’s JMU graduation. Go Dukes! We are glad the house provided a comfortable, relaxing place for your family to celebrate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and inviting space for my family of 4. We were greeted by a doe and her fawn and the beautiful foliage. Awesome home with all the amenities we could ask for. The kids enjoyed all the toys and books that were already there while we enjoyed the comfortable and open spaces around the property. Will be looking to visit again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you. We are so glad your family enjoyed the house, the wildlife, and the space to relax together. Keeping the home clean, comfortable, and well equipped for families is important to us, and we would be happy to welcome you back for a fall visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4 1/2 year old granddaughter said it best “It was an Epic Weekend!”
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you. An “Epic Weekend” is exactly what we hope families will have at Woodland Lodge. We are so glad your granddaughter enjoyed her time here, and we would love to welcome your family back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay

Perfect spot for our family to stay. Lots of fun things for the kids to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Easy check-in, house had everything we needed. Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay at this property for a short family getaway. The property is clean and has so many thoughtful details to make for a magical stay, especially for families with children. While we visited the water park and Luray Caverns we truly could have never left the cabin and had just as an entertaining stay. This is definitely a property our family would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you. We are delighted that your family enjoyed the home and the many activities nearby. We would be happy to welcome you back for another trip sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for kids! My two grandchildren loved all the things to do and play with in the lower level. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you. We are so glad your grandchildren enjoyed the lower-level play space and that the house was a good fit for your family. Creating a place where kids can have fun and adults can relax together is one of the things we enjoy most about hosting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in an excellent location, very clean, with a decently stocked kitchen. It is especially well suited for younger kids. We stayed with our (very tall) teens and family friends with teens over New Years and it worked well for a few nights, with a couple of them sleeping on couches in the basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you. We are glad the house worked well for your New Year’s gathering and that you found it clean, conveniently located, and especially enjoyable for the kids. We appreciate you choosing Woodland Lodge and hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great spot to relax and catch up with family. Had a wonderful time and the kids enjoyed all the toys and air hockey table!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain getaway!

This was the perfect place to stay! It was so quiet, so beautiful, and great for our family of 6. We will definitely look to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Visiting family at JMU. Matt was very helpful with our stay. Great communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Fantastic trip. Owner was very responsive. Kids had a blast with all the extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 5 stayed here for a week and had the most wonderful time! The location was easy to find. We appreciated that it was in a wooded area, yet not far from the activities we wanted to do while in Massanutten. The flat driveway was noted - travelers in the winter snow and ice may want this house solely for that reason, as we saw some homes in this area on massive hills. My 3 young sons had the time of their lives splashing at Massanutten Water Park and climbing rocks in Shenandoah National Park. The kid-friendly house matched our needs very well: my children thoroughly enjoyed playing with the many toys and games and reading the books in the house. I actually didn't mind the vacation meal prep duties in that modern kitchen that had everything I needed. When my husband or I had work to do, it almost didn't feel like work, sitting in the beautiful living room with exposed wooden beams, huge windows, and sky lights. Relaxing on the screened-in porch was a highlight for all of us. Our hosts, Matt and Katie, were always thoughtful, thorough, and time-conscious in their communication with me. I thought it was awesome how they seemed to consider every detail a guest might need and put that information in an easy guide. I don't know if other hosts do that but this guide was extremely helpful to me because it included everything I needed to know about the property, as well as a plethora of fantastic ideas for what to do while in the area. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thank you. We are so glad your family had such a wonderful week and that the house was a good fit for your boys. It was especially nice to hear that you enjoyed the kitchen, screened porch, playroom, and flat driveway. We put a lot of thought into the guide and the details of the home as well and we are always happy to help guests make the most of their time at Massanutten. We would love to host your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic Trip

We had a great time staying at this comfy mountain house, was such a peaceful location, and easy access to the adventure park and waterpark. Will definitely stay here again, my family had a great time!! Made tons of memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Woods Retreat nestled in Massaunutten Resort

Couldn't ask for a better spot! close to the slopes and plenty of space for your group to spread out. Check in was super easy and owner provides a list of all home information. Check out was straight forward and home comes with all the essentials. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Snowboarding Trip

Awesome stay. Cozy, clean, cute home. Love the games and personal touches .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was wonderful. This house has everything to keep your kid engaged. My 3 year old enjoyed the toys and the books. Beautiful house with serene views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would come again!

This house is perfectly set up for babies and toddlers. The toy nook upstairs and playroom (with air hockey table) were big hits- we had a 7 month old and two three year olds. It’s super close to the water park and ski slope, so you won’t run out of things to do on a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our getaway!

Tucked away at the top of the mountain is this beautiful chalet. So well kept, clean and well-stocked. This home has it all. What a great way to spend a family weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families with small kids!

We had a small stay with terrible weather, but the owners are right that there are a TON of toys for the kids and we didn't have any complaints. The best part is the basement with the toys is separate from the bedrooms, so the kids can play without having to wake up all the adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

My family has a wonderful vacation and this house was part of the great experience. It was clean and beautiful. The owners were communicative and we had all the information we needed on the printouts they provided. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thanks Peggy. We're glad the house was a great fit for your family and would love to have you back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay- Highly Recommend

For Kids II is perfect for a family getaway. We stayed here with family friends (4 adults and 2 children <5 in total) and this place was perfect! Centrally located to all the mountain activites and made it easy to get from all the various activities. The property itself has plenty to entertain the kids, so there is no need to pack all the extra toys! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zero complaints

Took a short trip with the kids to spend the day at the water park, stayed two nights and couldn’t have been happier with this rental. The kids had a blast at the house and were very well occupied in our down time relaxing after a long day in the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic second visit

This was our family’s second time staying in this home while visiting Shenandoah, Massanutten, and other sites in the area! The home is very clean, nicely appointed, and has had some nice updates. The “high ropes” course in the yard is tons of fun for the kids. The location is fantastic and very quiet. The VRBO site and description are accurate. We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt Carrier

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We met at James Madison University and live in Northern Virginia with our three children. We volunteer at school, church, and with youth sports. We spend as little time as possible waiting in Tyson's Corner traffic.

We started coming back to The Valley years ago and found Massanutten to be the perfect weekend vacation spot for our family. This was something that I definitely did not anticipate as a ski instructor here in 1999.

We were very excited to purchase this home in the Summer of 2014, and have had fun preparing a great space to share with our friends and our guests.

Why they chose this property

We love the activities that Massanutten Resort provides, as well as the proximity to the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Shenandoah Valley.

We love the look and feel of this house, but it's the outdoor space that makes it. Many of the lots at Massanutten are on fairly steep slopes and the outdoor space isn't as usable as we would like. We really wanted the kids to be able to play outside, and we knew right away that we could create an outdoor space here that our kids would love. This relatively level lot is one of the biggest in Massanutten, it backs to common space, and the house is set back at the end of a court.

What makes this property unique

There are tons of activities at Massanutten Resort and elsewhere in The Valley, but you don't even need to go anywhere to appreciate the outdoors from this home.

If you want to leave the house in the morning and come back at night, then you can stay anywhere. We like this place because our kids don't want to leave... and that means we can be more flexible when planning (or not planning) our days.

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