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Hot Tub, Scenic Views, Pet Friendly!

Holiday home in Elkton with water park and Hot tub

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Hensley Hollow Lodge in summer
Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Games room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 22411.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elkton, VA
  • Place, Shenandoah National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Toilet · Shower only
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Hot Tub, Scenic Views, Pet Friendly!

Experience Mountain Comfort at Hensley Hollow Lodge
Escape to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley with a stay at Hensley Hollow Lodge, a spacious seven-bedroom, four-bathroom log home nestled on over five private acres in scenic Elkton, Virginia. This mountain retreat comfortably accommodates up to 22 guests and is perfect for family reunions, group getaways, or multi-generational vacations. With panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and close proximity to outdoor adventures, this property delivers the ultimate blend of tranquility and excitement.
Spacious Living with Room for Everyone
The lodge’s versatile layout makes it ideal for large groups. Guests will enjoy a mix of private suites, loft-style sleeping areas, and shared spaces designed for comfort:

Bedroom 1 – King + twin bunk
Bedroom 2 – King
Bedroom 3 – Queen
Bedroom 4 – King
Bedroom 5 – King
Loft Bedrooms – Open loft area featuring queen sleep sofa plus 2 bedrooms, each with one queen bed and three twin singles - perfect for kids or flexible sleeping arrangements.

The full kitchen is equipped with all essentials, complemented by a gas grill and Blackstone griddle on the deck for effortless meals.
Entertain & Unwind with Premium Amenities
Whether you're seeking relaxation or play, Hensley Hollow Lodge has you covered:

Private 8-Person Hot Tub – Soak in the mountain views while you relax.
Game Room – Challenge your friends and family to some indoor fun.
Outdoor Fire Pit – Share stories under the stars (firewood included).
High-Speed WiFi – Stay connected with Starlink-powered internet.
Keyless Entry – Enjoy hassle-free check-in with secure, convenient access.
Starter Guest Supplies – Includes toilet paper, paper towels, sample shower soap kit, dish liquid, dish detergent, coffee, and trash bags.

Explore Shenandoah’s Best Attractions
Adventure is just minutes away:

Shenandoah National Park – Just 15 minutes to Swift Run Gap entrance for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Massanutten Resort – Offers skiing, water parks, zip lines, and guests enjoy access to pools and sports courts.
Shenandoah River – Kayaks provided for fishing or peaceful floats just minutes from the property.

Convenient to Local Colleges & Culture
Whether visiting students or touring campuses, you’re only a short drive from:

James Madison University (30 minutes)
Eastern Mennonite University (35 minutes)

Explore nearby wineries, breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants, all within easy reach.
Important Rules
To ensure a peaceful and enjoyable stay, the following community rules are strictly enforced:

Quiet Hours: 8 PM - 8 AM.
No loud music, drone use, or parking on neighboring lands.
Trespassing on neighboring properties is prohibited.
Occupancy limits are strictly enforced to prevent parties or gatherings.

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Check-In: 4:00 PM (keyless entry begins at this time).
Check-Out: 10:00 AM.
Flexible Cancellation Policy: Guests may cancel up to 30 days before arrival for a refund (administrative fees and insurance are non-refundable). Optional Cancel For Any Reason and Standard Travel Insurance are available for purchase.
Minimum Age Requirement Applies.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Elkton

Elkton is home to this holiday home. Masanutten Ski Resort and Green Hills Golf Course 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. Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Elkton, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah National Park - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah - 20 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 32 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Stone Mountain Vineyards - 60 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciro's Italian Eatery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Elkton Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lisa’s Hometown Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub, Scenic Views, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub, Scenic Views, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub, Scenic Views, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub, Scenic Views, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in Elkton, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Shenandoah National Park, Elkton Spring and Miller-Kite House Museum. Stonewall Memorial Park and Elkton Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Happy Hikers from Ohio

Eighteen senior hikers stayed at Hensley Hollow Lodge for 4 nights. Our primary focus was hiking the Shenandoah NP. This cabin fit our group perfectly. Lots of room, comfortable beds, large hot tub. Only negatives were not enough bath towels for everyone. Also not enough coffee cups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Vacation Home

Hensley Hollow Lodge vacation home really felt like home. My family and I (all 12 of us) truly enjoyed our vacation. The kitchen had everything, I mean everything we needed to cook, eat and drink. The whole house was clean and cozy and we'll supplied. We definitely recommend the Hensley Hollow Lodge vacation home.

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Away With Friends

11 of us stayed in this house for a long weekend and it was perfect for our group. Lots of space, beds, huge hot tub, and nearby many hikes and wildlife. We were told there would be firewood and it was not delivered until our final day which was a bummer since we would have liekd to enjoy fires the other two nights, but overall it was a great rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Hensley Hollow Lodge

We loved staying at Hensley Hollow Lodge! We rented Hensley Hollow for a long weekend to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday with family and friends. Everyone had a fantastic time. It is set in such a gorgeous spot in the Shenandoah, with beautiful views all around. The Lodge was so cozy! The kitchen had everything we could need to prepare all sorts of big meals. The whole house was well stocked with linens and paper products. There were 24 of us on Saturday, we ranged in age from 2 to 75 and everyone had a great time. Some of us could relax and talk or read upstairs, while others played games down stairs and it was big enough for everyone to gather all at once for dinner, a toast and birthday cake. Ed and Meshiel are so friendly and responsive, I look forward to renting Hensley Hollow again someday for another family reunion. I highly recommend Hensley Hollow Lodge!!

10/10 Excellent

Ronna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in an excellent location. Perfectly suited our 3 generation family trip. Grandkids aged 7-10 loved the lofted sleeping room and the hot tub. We had a bonfire almost every night. The balconies were the perfect places for our morning coffee and to sit out on during the rain. Communication with Trip Forth was easy and very responsive. We have already recommended this property to 2 friends and will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

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

Fantastic Property (but pack a towel)

This place was amazing. Beautiful, comfortable, roomy. A true 11/10 spot. Only complaint was that we did not get enough towels. But everything else was so amazing that this is still a 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

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

Would stay again

House is very spacious and was great for entertaining a group of people. Grill was not functional at the time of our stay but there was a flattop that worked. Bit of a bumpy ride getting to the house but once you’re there it’s smooth sailing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for extended family!

Me and my extended family really enjoyed staying here. We have stayed once prior and had to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Wedding Retreat

The house was absolutely perfect and beautiful for our small very intimate non traditional wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

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

Beautiful house in quiet remote location

This house is so pretty! And the pictures are accurate! It was very clean, and we loved our stay! The driveway way was a little much for us Midwest flat paved road kind of people, but we did just fine. So quiet and picturesque. We had a nice relaxing vacation here. I would absolutely recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

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

VA Vaykay

We came with a family of 18! The house suited us beautifully! We had most of the kids upstairs in the loft with girls on one side and boys on the other. All of the bedrooms had very comfortable beds. 3 bedrooms had their own private bathrooms which was really nice. The property is secluded enough the kids could run around outside without disturbing anyone. We would gladly stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Stefanie S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not great

Not very clean, there was even still leftover coffee and used grounds in the coffee pot when we arrived. Trash bins were still full from the people before us. The grill and black stone were absolutely disgusting with food and grime. We had to clean and scrub them before we could even think of using them. Dishwasher was unhinged from the wall. There is a sign hanging that states that only three water sources can be used at a time or water will automatically turn off altogether and you have to call maintenance. Seems that should be mentioned online rather than finding out upon arrival. Only one pool stick had a tip. There was a hornets nest outside one of the bedrooms near the swing. We texted the number given for assistance and no one ever responded. Not enough towels were provided for 20 people. Just alot of things unfortunately and would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navid S.

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

Best family reunion ever

Very nice and cozy place for 20 people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Judy S.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Needs some love.

The pictures on line of course were deceiving. The property needs repairs and basic upkeep. The dishwasher was not secured to the cabinet. The kitchen faucet needs repaired. Except for the master bedroom, the house looked “tired”. At least four of the outside chairs did not have seats that were useable. There was garbage still in the outside cans from a previous renter and this was not emptied during our stay. The hot tub’s jets and temperature was subpar. The pool table cues were all missing the cork tips. General upkeep of house was poor. This is our first time renting from VRBO and will make us think before we would again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

We loved your home and location! We had a few issues, including two very dirty grills (with food parts left behind). We called and you sent someone up right away, however, did just a mediocre job at cleaning. We ended up cleaning both extensively ourselves. The closets were unusable until we cleaned them as well. The outdoor waterpark was not open yet and most of the indoor park (the kids section) was shut down for renovations. You should state on your listing that you need to contact the waterpark ahead of time to inquire about closings.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Amazing mountain getaway!

Could not be any happier…Hensley Hollow Lodge was fantastic!!! We were so pleasantly surprised at how a home that can accommodate/slerp 22 was truly spacious enough to be together without being on top of each other and the views were spectacular! Beds (& pillows) were very comfortable. Easy drive (10-12 minutes) to a grocery. Kitchen was well stocked with anything you might need (2 coffee pots and even 2 crock pots!). Having a second full fridge on the lower level for beverages or food overflow (to cut down on the grocery runs) was a big plus! Hope to be able to return for another visit soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca L.

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

Magical weekend

I was originally worried that the group of 14 would feel a bit crowded - not at all! My only suggestion is to stock the foosball table with balls. Other than that the space was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles a.

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

Labor Day Retreat

A great stay with everything we wanted and attentive hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Great Property

Had a group of 13, and the place was great. Close to plenty of hiking, river activities, breweries, and wineries. Also a great place to come back to and hang out after a day of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui G.

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

Summer reunion.

House was great for a group of 21. Property was clean and management was very responsive. We had a great time! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Friend Fourth of July Stay in Shenandoah

We loved staying at this beautiful lodge in a perfect location in Shenandoah National Park. The home was beautiful, clean and appointed with all the necessities we needed. It was pet friendly, and even though we were bringing 2 black labs ourselves, we were skeptical of the quality of the house for our high-brow bunch and it was PERFECT! Comfy beds. Quiet and remote - but close to park entrance, grocery and more. We hope to be back! TripForth was a wonderful host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold P., Glen Rose Tx

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

Plants family get together

We enjoyed Massanutten .Had a rainy week but found things to do around the area.The House Was all we expected.Great Week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Relaxing vacation spot

Lovely property and great location. We'll definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Spacious and comfortable

The property is very spacious, able to sleep our several friends comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are comfortable. The hot tub is also quite large. The living room is very spacious and the views from those large windows are to die for. My only suggestion to the manager is that the game room machines were in poor condition - the foosball table has broken handles, the darts are mostly broken and the pool table sticks were broke. However upon communication with the manager, we received good pool sticks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Hope to Stay Again Next Year

Our large family all met for a Christmas get together. It was perfect. Very clean and plenty of room. Well stocked kitchen. Beautiful place. A good time was had by all. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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