Title: Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117146400/117146320/3e96f288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117146400/117146320/943690e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117146400/117146320/533b95ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117146400/117146320/87832df0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117146400/117146320/0c4a23b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a water park, a firepit and an arcade/games room at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Dryer - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76740000/76739100/76739037/8ae680cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🏔Mountain retreat⛷ 400Mbps | Hot Tub | BBQ | Pets | Deck | 3300ft2 | King Bed McGaheysville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 64 reviews £311 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=76739037&PinnedHotelID=76739037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88280000/88272200/88272150/7abb3ade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub - Massage Chair - Game Room - Fenced Yard McGaheysville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 46 reviews £486 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=88272150&PinnedHotelID=88272150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112178200/112178123/ae594ab5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity in Massanutten with Hot Tub and Firepit McGaheysville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=112178123&PinnedHotelID=112178123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74588600/74588564/8de10f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Hot Tub and Resort Amenities Included! 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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. ### Rules Please respect our neighbors! Quiet hours are from 10PM to 8AM. If you are disrespectful / loud and asked to vacate, there will be no refund. Do not back into the yard across the street from the end of the driveway. Driving on or causing any damage to adjacent yards is strictly prohibited No fires except for the fire table. No refunds due the weather. No Pets allowed in order to keep things extra clean and comfortable for everyone! ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.40831%2C-78.73183&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aYmTBGQ5yCv9bSRXoPF4qxGDcSA=) McGaheysville, VA #### What's nearby - Masanutten Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Massanutten Water Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Shenandoah National Park - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles - James Madison University - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles - Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 23 min drive - 15.6 miles #### Getting around - Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - ‬20 min walk - ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Lisa’s Hometown Grill - ‬10 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive - ‪Hideaway Lounge - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Serene Massanutten Retreat, Nestled in the Trees located? > This family-friendly McGaheysville holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington National Forest and Masanutten Ski Resort. Massanutten Water Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question