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

Family-friendly apartment in Broadway

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Comfortable full bed
Sirius Radio!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Broadway, VA
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrisonburg Farmers Market
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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. Frank Kemper House and Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse and Back Home on the Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Explore More Discovery Museum and Putter-A-Round Mini Golf. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Broadway, VA

What's nearby

  • James Madison University - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Sentara RMH Medical Center - 24 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Rockingham Fairgrounds - 29 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Massanutten Water Park - 38 min drive - 40.3 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 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain View’s, Friendly Animals and Fun by the Pond on 2 Oct 2025 start from AU$206.90, 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. 577 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet-friendly fun stay on the farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing area and property can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora T.

Very cozy stay in a quiet location. We enjoyed walking around the farm and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time there!!! Truly spectacular!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Shemandoah Valley fun. Super cute getaway apartment with great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Ashley B.

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

Great road trip stop!

We enjoyed our stay at Gabe’s Getaway during our cross country drive. Dog friendly and all the animals were so cute and friendly. The owners were helpful and easy to get in touch with. Will definitely stay again when we come back this way!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place makes you want to purchase land in the area and raise farm animals! My kids kept asking me how we can get more land at our home so we can get animals. My kids were up at 6am raiding the chickens to get eggs. The owners allowed my kids to be part of the morning feedings of all the animals. Its wonderfully quiet, clean, warm and nothing like being greeted by Alpacas when you pull up at dark for check in :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gabe’s Getaway was a small but charming apartment above a barn. The surrounding property had alpacas, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits & cats, which was so fun for all of us. Great fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa S.

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

Wonderful stay again

We enjoyed the animals and the sleep quarters again! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Tatiana B.

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

A great getaway surrounded by animals

We had a great time, as always! The kids loved engaging with the animals, and the weather was nice, so we took the chance to grill as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Great place to stay for JMU games! So fun with all farm animals and fun activities on property!

We loved it here! Kids had a blast too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael P.

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

Perfect city getaway

Gave’s getaway was the perfect place to stay, beautiful ,cozy, and clean. The hosts are super friendly and we got to meet all their animals. The area is perfect for hiking and to relax as well. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Awesome place to stay

Stayed while visiting our son at JMU and the hosts were very hospitable, we will be staying again at some time in the future and highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lyde E.

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

Excellent hosts and property

Valerie and Brad were wonderful hosts who made such an effort to make sure my children enjoyed their stay on the farm. It’s clear they love what they do and are proud of the farm they have built over the last 40 years. It’s easy to see why they have guests coming back every year!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Lovely getaway.

Beautiful views and comfy lodging.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aravind s.

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

Wonderful Farm stay

It's a wonderful experience living right in the midst of all the farm animals. Kids loved seeing the animals up so close. There was a old school swing i.e. a rope tied to a tree and a mini zip line which kept kids really entertained and off the tab.There was very good wifi connection, a huge selection of DVDs. The kitchen has all the cutlery one could need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

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

Great stay

Valerie was very welcoming and helpful. Great stay for animal lovers. I would not hesitate book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

Kendra R.

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

Make ordinary stay into an extrodinary one....

the coolest VRBO/BNB stayed at to date!!! Loved all the animals and all the beauty of the property. So relaxing. Had a nice quick weekend. Missed the cottage gift shop, guess ill have to book another stay to get that wander in!! Larger.fridge wish
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa M.

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

Peaceful and cozy

The little barn apartment was perfect for a getaway for me and my pup. The hosts endured a comfortable stay in a cute setting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Fun stay outside Harrisonburg

We love animals and thought it would be fun to stay here, and it was! Valerie was kind to set the hay aside because I’d forgotten I was allergic () and didn’t fully realize we were staying above the barn stalls. So much fun hearing and watching the animals! I didn’t sniffle once, by the way! Great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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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