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Black Diamond Retreat - Luxe Mountain Escape
Family-friendly holiday home with sauna and Hot tub
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7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18
Popular amenities
Explore the area
McGaheysville, VA
- Place, Masanutten Ski Resort3 min drive
- Place, MPOA Go-Kart Track3 min drive
- Place, Massanutten Water Park10 min drive
- Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
BR1, the "Antler Suite"
1 King Bed
BR2, "The Diamond"
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
BR3, "The Ember Peak"
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
BR4, "Alpine Queen"
2 Queen Beds
BR5, "The Glacier Cove"
1 King Bed
BR6, "Camp Black Diamond"
2 Single Bunk Beds
BR7, "The Summit"
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs hall bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Ensuite to BR1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main level half bath
Toilet
Upstairs hall bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Black Diamond Retreat - Luxe Mountain Escape
The Black Diamond Retreat was built in 2025 as a mountain home crafted for gatherings. With 7 bedrooms, custom bunk beds, and multiple living areas, the house sleeps 18 comfortably. Guests can enjoy a hot tub, barrel sauna, game room, and family-friendly extras—all wrapped in bold mountain style. Just minutes from Massanutten’s slopes, waterpark, golf, and hiking, it’s the perfect place to make memories. Plus, pet friendly! Managed by Chris at New School Hosting.
The property layout is as follows:
Outside:
- Rear of property features brand new hot tub, sauna, gas firepit (propane provided), and cornhole
- The deck off the main level of the home has an additional gas firepit with comfy seating, outdoor dining for 8, a gas grill, and a kid picnic table
- Below the deck you'll find a few hanging chairs, and our signature Black Diamond Mining Station where the kids will love digging for treasure!
Main level (2 steps to enter from rear driveway parking area):
- Open concept space with living, dining, and kitchen all flowing naturally together
- Living room features plenty of seating, a big screen smart TV, working gas fireplace, and a console table behind couch for additional working/dining space if needed
- Dining table seats 10- note that 4 more can dine at the kitchen island, and the nearby console table in living room can seat another 4
- Kitchen features granite counters, new stainless appliances, and plenty of counter / cabinet space
- Custom-built coffee station with several drip and Keurig options provided
- BR1, the "Antler Suite": master king bedroom with adjoining bath, featuring oversized soaking tub and tile shower
- Half bath
- Laundry room
Upper level:
- BR2, "The Diamond": king bedroom with add'l pullout sofa and private balcony
- BR3, "The Ember Peak": king bedroom with add'l pullout sofa
- BR4, "Alpine Queen": 2 queen bedroom
- Hall full bath
- Workspace area lovingly dubbed the "Grindstone"
Lower level (zero steps to enter from front driveway parking area):
- Rec room with large sectional sofa, big screen smart TV, 2 arcade machines, and a pool table that can also convert to ping pong or dining table. Several board games also provided
- BR5, "The Glacier Cove": king bedroom
- BR6, "Camp Black Diamond": 2 custom-built bunk beds with spiral slide, plus play area in teepee
-BR7, "The Summit": king bedroom
- Hall full bath
Nearby:
The house is about a 3 minute drive to the slopes, pool, and dining at Massanutten, and about 7 minutes to the indoor/outdoor Waterpark. The Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is 20 minutes away with some of the best hiking on the east coast. JMU and everything else in Harrisonburg is 25 minutes away, and there are several breweries, wineries, and restaurants within 20-25 minutes of the house.
Other things to note:
- The Black Diamond is pet friendly! We allow up to 4 pets with a $100 pet fee (total, not per pet or per night).
- We provide our guests $1500 of coverage for accidental damage to the property or its contents. There is no additional cost for this.
- Massanutten offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, dining, spa, ropes course / zip line, golfing, go carts, mini golf, and much more.
- The driveway is large with ample space for 8 or more vehicles. There is an overflow parking lot available in Massanutten if needed.
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and decks.
- All seven bedrooms, plus living room and rec room, feature a smart TV where you can access all the main streaming services.
- We provide a fully stocked coffee bar with multiple coffee drip and Keurig options
- Guests can enjoy community pool access in the summer season for a $6 per person fee.
- Linens and towels provided
- Pack n play and high chair provided
- We do require a separate rental agreement, which we will send a link to e-sign after you book. There are no additional fees beyond those listed here.
Lastly, this property is located within an HOA that requires the community rules to be posted here, so here are those rules:
WELCOME TO MASSANUTTEN!
This home is in a private residential neighborhood and is part of the Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA), governed by its rules and regulations. There are rental homes in all MPOA neighborhoods, but people also live here. Your nearby neighbors may be full-time residents, including families with children, retirees, second-home owners and other guests
enjoying their retreat.
NOISE
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Keep noise indoors during these hours.
• No excessive noise at any time, as judged by MPOA or its assigned agents.
PARKING
• Keep all tires off the road.
• Don't block fire hydrants or park in front of another property without written approval
from your host.
• Park only in designated areas or overflow lot
• No buses, campers, or RVs to be parked at homes or on roads. Overflow lot is
available with written approval from your host.
OUTDOOR FIRES
• High wildfire risk area!
• No open fires.
• No unattended fires.
• No firepit use during quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency
conditions, check MassanuttenVillage(dot)com or electronic sign at
entrance for updates.
ALCOHOL
No open containers on roads or in common areas.
PETS
• Leash always required when outside.
• Clean up after your pets.
TRASH
• Do not place garbage/trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or
carports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property. We will provide directions to the nearby community dumpsters.
The property layout is as follows:
Outside:
- Rear of property features brand new hot tub, sauna, gas firepit (propane provided), and cornhole
- The deck off the main level of the home has an additional gas firepit with comfy seating, outdoor dining for 8, a gas grill, and a kid picnic table
- Below the deck you'll find a few hanging chairs, and our signature Black Diamond Mining Station where the kids will love digging for treasure!
Main level (2 steps to enter from rear driveway parking area):
- Open concept space with living, dining, and kitchen all flowing naturally together
- Living room features plenty of seating, a big screen smart TV, working gas fireplace, and a console table behind couch for additional working/dining space if needed
- Dining table seats 10- note that 4 more can dine at the kitchen island, and the nearby console table in living room can seat another 4
- Kitchen features granite counters, new stainless appliances, and plenty of counter / cabinet space
- Custom-built coffee station with several drip and Keurig options provided
- BR1, the "Antler Suite": master king bedroom with adjoining bath, featuring oversized soaking tub and tile shower
- Half bath
- Laundry room
Upper level:
- BR2, "The Diamond": king bedroom with add'l pullout sofa and private balcony
- BR3, "The Ember Peak": king bedroom with add'l pullout sofa
- BR4, "Alpine Queen": 2 queen bedroom
- Hall full bath
- Workspace area lovingly dubbed the "Grindstone"
Lower level (zero steps to enter from front driveway parking area):
- Rec room with large sectional sofa, big screen smart TV, 2 arcade machines, and a pool table that can also convert to ping pong or dining table. Several board games also provided
- BR5, "The Glacier Cove": king bedroom
- BR6, "Camp Black Diamond": 2 custom-built bunk beds with spiral slide, plus play area in teepee
-BR7, "The Summit": king bedroom
- Hall full bath
Nearby:
The house is about a 3 minute drive to the slopes, pool, and dining at Massanutten, and about 7 minutes to the indoor/outdoor Waterpark. The Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is 20 minutes away with some of the best hiking on the east coast. JMU and everything else in Harrisonburg is 25 minutes away, and there are several breweries, wineries, and restaurants within 20-25 minutes of the house.
Other things to note:
- The Black Diamond is pet friendly! We allow up to 4 pets with a $100 pet fee (total, not per pet or per night).
- We provide our guests $1500 of coverage for accidental damage to the property or its contents. There is no additional cost for this.
- Massanutten offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, dining, spa, ropes course / zip line, golfing, go carts, mini golf, and much more.
- The driveway is large with ample space for 8 or more vehicles. There is an overflow parking lot available in Massanutten if needed.
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and decks.
- All seven bedrooms, plus living room and rec room, feature a smart TV where you can access all the main streaming services.
- We provide a fully stocked coffee bar with multiple coffee drip and Keurig options
- Guests can enjoy community pool access in the summer season for a $6 per person fee.
- Linens and towels provided
- Pack n play and high chair provided
- We do require a separate rental agreement, which we will send a link to e-sign after you book. There are no additional fees beyond those listed here.
Lastly, this property is located within an HOA that requires the community rules to be posted here, so here are those rules:
WELCOME TO MASSANUTTEN!
This home is in a private residential neighborhood and is part of the Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA), governed by its rules and regulations. There are rental homes in all MPOA neighborhoods, but people also live here. Your nearby neighbors may be full-time residents, including families with children, retirees, second-home owners and other guests
enjoying their retreat.
NOISE
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Keep noise indoors during these hours.
• No excessive noise at any time, as judged by MPOA or its assigned agents.
PARKING
• Keep all tires off the road.
• Don't block fire hydrants or park in front of another property without written approval
from your host.
• Park only in designated areas or overflow lot
• No buses, campers, or RVs to be parked at homes or on roads. Overflow lot is
available with written approval from your host.
OUTDOOR FIRES
• High wildfire risk area!
• No open fires.
• No unattended fires.
• No firepit use during quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency
conditions, check MassanuttenVillage(dot)com or electronic sign at
entrance for updates.
ALCOHOL
No open containers on roads or in common areas.
PETS
• Leash always required when outside.
• Clean up after your pets.
TRASH
• Do not place garbage/trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or
carports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property. We will provide directions to the nearby community dumpsters.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
McGaheysville
Located in Massanutten, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts.
McGaheysville, VA
What's nearby
- Masanutten Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- MPOA Go-Kart Track - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Massanutten Water Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Shenandoah National Park - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
- James Madison University - 23 min drive - 16.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 19 min drive
- Ciro's Italian Eatery - 14 min drive
- Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company - 7 min drive
- Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery - 10 min drive
- Vito's Pizza Pie - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by New School Hosting
Languages:
English
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