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5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement Bedroom "In the Woods"

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bedroom "The Youngins"

2 Double Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom "Equistrian"

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom "The Green"

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room / Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14

2 Mins to Base Camp | Sleeps 14 | The Ultimate Family Summer Retreat

Experience the best of the Blue Ridge Mountains at our spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath sanctuary. Perfectly positioned just 2 minutes from the heart of Massanutten Resort, this lodge is designed for multi-family getaways where the kids have their own "world" and the adults have room to breathe.

The "Sanity-Saving" Game Room
While the sun sets over the mountains, the lower-level rec room becomes the heart of the home.

New for 2026: Full-size Foosball table + 2 Arcade Classics.

The Kids' Zone: With a 65” Smart TV, foosball, and the "Youngins" Bunk Room right next door, the kids have a private wing to themselves.

Refreshments: Wet bar and sectional seating make it the perfect spot for family movie nights.

Outdoor Living & Summer Vibes
Morning Coffee: Watch the sunrise from one of our expansive multi-level decks.

Al Fresco Dining: Fire up the gas grill for a BBQ with a view.

Pool Access: Just a short trip to the MPOA pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day) for a refreshing dip.

Bedroom Breakdown (Sleeps 14)
Main-Level Master: King bed, jetted tub, private deck access (The ultimate escape).

Upstairs "Green Room": Queen + Twin + Work-from-Mountain Station (Dual monitors & desk).

Upstairs "Equestrian Room": Queen + Twin + Work-from-Mountain Station (Dual monitors & desk).

Downstairs "In the Woods": Queen bed with deck access & ensuite bath.

Downstairs "Youngins" Bunk Room: 2 Full-over-Twin bunks (The perfect sleepover spot!).

Prime Summer Location
2 Mins: To the Family Adventure Park (Zip lines, tubing, gem mining).

5 Mins: To the Massanutten Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark.

Nearby: 36 holes of championship golf, world-class mountain biking, and scenic hiking trails.

Wineries: Only 15-20 minutes to the best vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley.

Remote Work Ready
Tucked away in the "Green Room," our dedicated workspace features high-speed WiFi, a desk, and dual monitors—perfect for those "work-cation" Fridays before the weekend festivities begin.

Quick Rules & Community Guidelines
We love hosting large groups! To keep our mountain community beautiful, we ask guests to adhere to:

Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM (Respect our mountain neighbors).
Parking: Plenty of space for up to 5 cars; overflow at 4007 Peak Drive.
Wildlife: Do not leave trash outside (The bears are curious!).
Check-In/Out: 4:00 PM Check-in | 10:00 AM Check-out.
Book your summer memories today at the Big Bear Lodge!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

McGaheysville

McGaheysville is home to this holiday home. Miller-Kite House Museum and Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Port republic Battle Field and Port Republic Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Massanutten Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Shenandoah Speedway.
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What's nearby

  • Masanutten Ski Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MPOA Go-Kart Track - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Shenandoah National Park - 22 min drive - 24.2 km
  • James Madison University - 24 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪CiCi's Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14 on 20 June 2026 start from AU$610, 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.

How much is parking at 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5BR MOUNTAIN LODGE: 2MIN TO SLOPES, ARCADES FOOSBALL, GOLF WATERPARK, SLEEPS S14 located?

This family-friendly McGaheysville holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Masanutten Ski Resort and MPOA Go-Kart Track. George Washington National Forest is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit to The Bear and we once again had a great time in a beautiful well appointed house. The owners are fantastic and checked in to see if we needed anything. The new fooz ball table was a hit!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and responsive. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Parking was tricky and we did need to use the overflow parking near the pool. Only issue I can think of is that the handles on the spatulas would fall off…….obviously, not a big issue, only mentioning in case the owners would like to replace them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house! Great set up. Lots of indoor and outdoor areas to gather. Plenty of room for multiple couples. Great communication with our host. Easy entry and exit. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is very clean and there was plenty of room for three couples and kids. Massanutten offers lots of activities but it is somewhat inconvenient to have to pay separately for every activity. The nearby Shenandoah National Park offers wonderful hiking. Overall, it was a good place for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What I appreciated most was the hosts clear communication and detailed instructions. I have been in many cabins and this was one of the best for so many reasons. Only one issue while cooking in kitchen once it was dark we couldn’t see because the light was on a movement censor and ceiling light was dem otherwise Everything else in this beautiful cabin was perfectThanks again Deidra Foster
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Butch C.

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

Amazing Cabin

This property was amazing. Check in was super easy and the cabin was spacious. The host communicated often and was great to work with for our stay. We definitely will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great log cabin home—clean and organized.Parking was a little challenging.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate C.

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

great cabin

great cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the home for our annual multi-family vacation. The house exceeded our high standards. The kids enjoyed the games downstairs when we had downtime. Plenty of room for everyone. Clean and quiet. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Beautiful well appointed property!

Our family had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the games, clean and spacious house, nearness to skiing, and the views!!We plan to rebook this Bear retreat!Our granddaughters enjoyed trying to find all the bears!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benecia B.

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

Beautiful Log Cabin

Relaxing place with awesome views. My family had an awesome time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jedidiah C.

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

Great Place

really enjoyed the property. Spacious and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleman D.

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

Snowboard trip for brothers Birthday

We enjoyed our stay very much, we had a great time snowboarding also. Thanks for allowing us to stay, you own a beautiful house. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

Great property

Loved the style, layout and amenities. Everything was great and instructions and access to property were easy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay at Big Bear Lodge

Great stay and what a beautiful cabin. Mary communicated proactively and made the stay very easy. Five stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cabin

Clean and cozy

Clean and cozy with everything you need. Close to slopes and tubing. Great spa in resort.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Weekend Get Away

This is a wonderful cabin! We took our family to stay the weekend as part of their Christmas present. The owner was very accommodating. The kids went tubing and it wasn’t too far from the cabin. Everyone enjoyed the weekend! We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

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

Wild wonderful Weekend!!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful lodge! It was above and beyond our expectations… Immaculate very well appointed… And the owner was extremely accommodating and very friendly and responded with any type of need… I will look forward to going back there again… Definitely a five-star home !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Three Floors

The house was lovely and well appointed. Room for everyone to gather and three floors also offered privacy and space. Q
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Sharon

After not being able to stay in Asheville after the hurricane hit, we were able to find a place that met our needs as a larger group.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Wonderful Stay !!

The home was a perfect location for the 6 couples that stayed for my nephew and newest niece-in-law's wedding this weekend.. Well appointed, clean, and a great location. We enjoyed the home even though the weather prevented us from enjoying the wonderful deck. The basement gathering room was a perfect place for us to host a pre-wedding celebration for the couple and other family members staying in the area. The main living room was expansive and comfortable to sit and enjoy great conversation, and the kitchen was large with all the utensils needed. Thanks for an enjoyable place for us to call home for a 3 day fun filled weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P G.

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

Super clean and great location!

Beautiful home just a quick drive to the rec centers/ski resort. Had a great time skiing and tubing, despite how little snow there was. Kitchen had all you need to prepare meals. Beautiful view outside from the deck. Great communication with owner. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Holiday Getaway

Had a great time at this cabin! The three levels accommodated us perfectly. My parents stayed on main level, my sister and family upstairs and my family in basement! Some of us went skiing and it was nice to be close to the resort. It did snow and the manager replied quickly to us about a snow shovel! We played games at the cabin. Was able to order pizza delivery! Overall we had a great time! Would recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by TUUL

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Based in Northern Virginia, we are lifelong fans of the Blue Ridge and the Shenandoah Valley. Whether we’re hitting the trails on foot or exploring the mountains on two wheels, we find our best memories are made in the wild. We’ve curated this cabin to be more than just a place to stay—it’s a sanctuary for our own friends and family, and we’re thrilled to share that same sense of adventure and serenity with you. Welcome to our favorite mountain escape!

Why they chose this property

Our cabin is located in picturesque Village Woods section of Massanutten resort, the Kettle area of the resort—the most sought-after location for those who want to be closest to the action while still enjoying the peace of the forest. It is only 2 minute drive to the slopes, mini go-karts and other activities. Yet it feels so far away from the hustle and bustle, being in the middle of majestic tall trees and crisp fresh air.

What makes this property unique

In Massanutten, location is everything. We are positioned just 2 minutes from the slopes and the Family Adventure Park. This means no long mountain drives, no parking lot shuttles, and no "forgetting your goggles" disasters. You are at the heart of the action, allowing your group to come and go as they please.

2. Designed for Group Harmony
Hosting 14 people can be chaotic—unless the house is built for it. We’ve designed this lodge with "living zones":

The Social Level: A soaring Great Room and massive dining area where all 14 guests can actually gather, eat, and relax together.

The Entertainment Wing: A lower-level "Arcade Headquarters" featuring full-size Air Hockey and Arcade Classics, located right next to the bunk rooms. The kids have their world; the adults have theirs.

3. The "Work-from-Mountain" Suite
We know that sometimes the person who plans the trip still has to "log on." Unlike most cabins, we provide a dedicated workspace in our "Green Room" featuring a desk and dual monitors. This allows you to handle that Friday morning meeting with high-speed Wi-Fi before hitting the trails by noon.

4. 3.5 Bathrooms = Faster Mornings
One of the biggest pain points for large groups is the "bathroom bottleneck." With 3.5 baths (including a master jetted tub and a rain shower), your group will spend less time waiting in line and more time making memories.
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