Bear Villa Lodge-Sleeps 10 comfortably, nature galore, about 25 mins to JMU

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Dayton, VA

Harrisonburg Farmers Market23 min drive
James Madison University23 min drive
Rockingham Fairgrounds24 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Primary bedroom with en suite main level

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Up a long and windy drive at the top of a small mountain, find Bear Villa, a three- story cabin with a large front yard, two back decks and a front porch with mountain views. Upon entering, find a large living room, kitchen, master bedroom and children's room with bunkbeds on the main floor, plus one and a half bathrooms and a laundry area. Upstairs are two bedrooms with a shared full bathroom. The lowest level features a large common space with a large dining room table, kitchenette, and second living room, a bedroom and a full bathroom. SATELLITE WIFI ONLY-good for connecting your phone and checking email...not suitable for zoom or gaming (there is an unavoidable lag time with Satellite WiFi). Please note: Absolutely no hunting or gatherings of more than the 10 persons staying on the reservation. Violators will be asked to leave and will result in immediate forfeiture of the remainder of your stay. Noise monitoring equipment on site. Guests have use of cabin and front yard, pavilion, and fire pit area.

Property manager

Adrienne Murray

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties or hunting on this property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dayton

Located in Dayton, this cabin is in the mountains. Bluestone Vineyard and Explore More Discovery Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore George Washington National Forest and Natural Chimneys. Artisans Courtyard and Rockingham Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.

Dayton, VA

What's nearby

Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center - 22 min drive
Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 23 min drive
James Madison University - 23 min drive
Rockingham Fairgrounds - 24 min drive
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard - 29 min drive

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Hall of Fame Sports Grill - 9 min drive
Branch's Soft Serve Ice Cream - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Villa Lodge-Sleeps 10 comfortably, nature galore, about 25 mins to JMU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Villa Lodge-Sleeps 10 comfortably, nature galore, about 25 mins to JMU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Villa Lodge-Sleeps 10 comfortably, nature galore, about 25 mins to JMU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Villa Lodge-Sleeps 10 comfortably, nature galore, about 25 mins to JMU located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bluestone Vineyard and Dayton Farmers Market. The Heritage Museum and Artisans Courtyard are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

17 Dec 2023

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

JMU Graduation Weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property to others. The cabin is beautiful inside and out. There are nice areas outside such as the fire pit and picnic areas. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had everything we needed and more. The decor was adorable especially since it’s a log cabin and there are decorative bears everywhere. There were tons of movies and a pool table. The linens were very nice and some of the rooms had white noise machines. The drive to campus was about 30 minutes. We were happily surprised that the host had decorated for Christmas. We felt so welcome.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Silver Spring, Maryland

5 Oct 2023

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

We met a Bear!

Our family had a lovely stay at this home. The kids loved all the bear themed items including the bear, named "Baloo!". He kept watch over us as he is perched on one of the rafters. The fire pit was a hit and worked well for smore's. I highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D., Columbus, Ohio

15 May 2023

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

Beautiful log cabin

We rented this lovely house for our daughter’s graduation from JMU. Plenty of space for everyone and not far (about 20 minutes) from Harrisonburg. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a place to get away!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

10 Aug 2022

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

Spacious home

This is a spacious home on a meticulously landscaped property. The setting is beautiful and we listened to the birds sing and owl hooting as we sat on the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

11 July 2022

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

We had a wonderful time in this gorgeous cabin! Didn't want to leave! The property is amazing!

The Bear Villa was amazing! My family had a wonderful time! The host was amazing. We enjoyed every second we were there and hope to return! You won't regret staying in this AMAZING home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022