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Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond

Family-friendly apartment in Broadway

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The view from the Kitchen window.
Comfortable full bed
Sirius Radio!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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  • Place, James Madison University
  • Place, Back Home on the Farm
  • Place, Harrisonburg Farmers Market
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond

Wake up to the serenity of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley as you enjoy this quaint and adorable one unit apartment. Filled with country charm and horse lover's décor, this getaway is uniquely placed atop our modern monitor horse barn. We will supply your coffee, hot coco, and tea to start your day enjoying the warmth of morning sun on the pioneer deck while gazing at the roaming of our three majestic horses, Dawn, Lane, and of course Gabe. You will also enjoy watching the mystical movements of our alpacas. While staying at Gabe's Getaway you may enjoy watching our 12 beautiful hens and even gathering their eggs. You will also enjoy our pot belly pigs, goats, ducks and Holland lops. Your stay here will include a full bath with shower, a full kitchen with all the essentials: mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, utensils and 4 place settings, 1 queen size bed, 1 queen sleep sofa, satellite radio, dish network satellite TV in both living room and bedroom, DVD player, 40” TV in living room, 36” TV in bedroom, all linens and comforters are washed after every guest. Also provided a picnic area with wooden picnic table, bench, and charcoal grill, (all supplies included) and a cozy firepit ( all provided). The apartment is about 10 miles from Harrisonburg. It is a very short distance from Blue Ridge Parkway, Luray Caverns, Endless Caverns, New Market Battlefield, Shenandoah River, Massanutten Resort, James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, Shenvalee Golf Course, Pack Saddle Golf Course, and you're only minutes away from shopping and dining as well. Large deck and much more. Continue your day here at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains taking advantage of all the valley has to offer .

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack in play, high chair, stroller (no charge)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Contact owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Broadway

Broadway is home to this apartment. The Shenvalee Golf Course and Explore More Discovery Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse and Back Home on the Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Putter-A-Round Mini Golf, or check out an event or a game at University Park. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby.
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Broadway, VA

What's nearby

  • James Madison University - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Back Home on the Farm - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • A Dream Come True Playground - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 22 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Italian Touch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Town And Country Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Ranchero Mexican - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond ?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$230.91, 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.

What time is check-in at Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond located?

Set in Broadway, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Shenandoah River, Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse and George Washington National Forest. Back Home on the Farm and Endless Caverns are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 607 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Had everything we needed. Love all the critters:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and pet friendly. Host was very welcoming. Animals were friendly and adorable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahid A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Animals were the best part. Great place to wind down in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids loved all the animals and the zip line!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Caught a couple good sized fish in the pond, including the 26” catfish which was a surprise. Great place to set up shop for hiking or fishing in the area. A little tight for 4 people, but if you are renting it to stay inside the whole time you are missing out.
For reference, my forearm and hand are 17-18”. The backend of the fish is folded under it due to our insufficient net.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Repeat visitors, we love Gabe's Getaway!

It is always fun and relaxing to visit Gabe's Getaway, especially for my animal-loving child. We visit every year and thoroughly enjoy ourselves. Valerie is a wonderful host and I strongly recommend this place if you're looking for a quiet little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Simply amazing

If youre looking for the friendliest hosts and a wonderful, safe, place that is kid friendly, look no further!! Val and brad were so accommodating and compassionate. We felt right at home and they were so interactive with my 3 year old and so kind with showing him/having him feed the animals. Amazing people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

very tranquile

loved the place very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

What a great place!

This was a great stop for me and my dogs along a road trip. The apartment above the barn was very comfortable and super cozy, decorated for christmas. It was really peaceful to tuck in at night with the animals around and I especially loved the friendly alpacas!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great farm experience

The hosts were wonderful folks, and it was great to get to see so many animals, a pond, a swing, etc. A great farm stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Nice Getaway

Great property, lots of animals, very nice and accomodating hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

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

Loved it

So much to see and very relaxing. The place we stayed in was very cute. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren O.

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

Perfect

We loved staying here! The hosts were so nice, accommodating and quick to respond. The space was cozy and had everything we needed. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah E.

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

Unique & restful

Relaxing & enjoyed seeing the animals!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short stay, great memories

Really enjoyed staying here and getting to play with all the animals there, even got some eggs from our host the next day. Would love to come out there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole D.

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

Great Stay

Valerie and Brad are always so welcoming and the animals so friendly! The cabin above the barn is the perfect size for a family of four and the l location is right in the middle of all surrounding attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Another great stay at Gabe’s Getaway

We’ve had so much fun here! A great spot for animal lovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate H.

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

Animals were a special treat for my daughter!

We enjoyed this lovely, peaceful property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Getaway for myself

I absolutely loved this property! The rooms were adorable and homey and the property stunningly beautiful! From the resident cat that greeted me and showed me in, to the llamas and horses...I couldn't have asked for a more relaxing getaway! I'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga D.

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

Shenandoah Valley Joy

Gabe's Getaway was such a happy place to be, from the friendly animals to the thoughtful and fun decor. It was the perfect spot to visit the National Park as well as a few of the amazing wineries. Wish we lived closer so we could visit often!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

JMU visit

We loved our stay at the little barn over the Alpacas!!! It was so clean and quaint and we really enjoyed talking to the owners. We wish we could have stayer longer but we were visiting JMU with our daughter and had to get back to work the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

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

One year anniversary

Fantastic property and owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie K.

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

Shenandoah Get-Away

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gabe’s Getaway. We loved the time with the animals, enjoying the “light show” around the pond, and the quiet place to walk in the evenings. Brad and Valerie were so hospitable and gave us great suggestions for places to kayak nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Unique, clean, and pet friendly

Beautiful rural setting. The host was so kind and welcoming! Loved all the animals!!! Our grandchildren would love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Shenandoah trip

Excellent location that is literally off the beaten path in all the best ways. Check in and out was a breeze, the animals around the farm are adorable, and you're only a short drive to Shenandoah. Thanks so much for having us! (:
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Mayes

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We grew up in the Shenandoah Valley, making this our home. Valerie is a retired teacher from Rockingham County, Brad continues to work in finance at a law firm in Washington DC. We raised 3 children and we are currently enjoying our grandchildren. Sports is a common passion of ours.

Why they chose this property

As lifelong residents of the Shenandoah Valley, we are living our dream of residing in the Valley and sharing our home with our beloved 4 legged friends (horses, dogs, alpacas, pigs, goats)
and two legged ones (chickens and ducks)

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location
Our property is in the area of the Shenandoah Valley, centrally located to many of the natural beauties the valley has to offer.

Located 5 miles off 81
*local colleges
James Madison University 12 miles
Eastern Mennonite University 10 miles
Bridgewater College 23 miles
*golfing
Shenvalee Golf 13 miles
Pack Saddle Golf Course 13 miles
Heritage Oaks Golf Course 15 miles
Lakeview Golf Course 18 miles
*wine tours
Cross Keys Vineyards 23 miles
Barren Ridge Vineyards 39 miles
Three Fox 72 miles
Veritas Vineyard 55 miles
Shenandoah Vineyard 29 miles
Blue stone vineyard 26 miles
Barrel Oak Vineyard 73 miles
Naked Mountain Vineyard 69 miles
*caverns
Endless Caverns 11 miles
Luray Caverns 26 miles
Grand Caverns 32 miles
Shenandoah Caverns 18 miles
*zoos
White Oak Lavender Farm and Petting Zoo 19 miles
Virginia Safari Park 80 miles
Luray Reptile Center 29 miles

*Blue Ridge Parkway 35 miles

*Lost River State Park 31 miles

*Massanutten Waterpark 25 miles

*Massanutten Ski Resort 25 miles

*Bryce Mountain Ski Resort 25 miles

Languages:

English

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