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Bear Den at Massanutten Resort

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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McGaheysville, VA
  • Place, Massanutten Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Masanutten Ski Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, MPOA Go-Kart Track
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Den at Massanutten Resort

Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house inside the gates of Massanutten Resort. Enjoy sitting in the hot tub on the enormous two-level deck surrounded by beautiful woods. Quickly start up the propane fire pit table and enjoy sitting on the deck around the fire with your favorite beverage, or dine al fresco around the outdoor table & chairs. Inside the house is a huge 4-season sunroom spanning the entire back of the house with gorgeous views of the surrounding woods. Well-stocked kitchen with granite countertops and everything you need to make full meals at home. Living room has plenty of cozy seating and a gas fireplace. Two large flat screened TVs, one in living room and one in primary bedroom.

House sleeps 6 in the 3 bedrooms, with capacity to sleep up to 4 more on the sleeper sofa in the sunroom and queen air mattress. (Sleeper sofa best for kids not adults.) Primary bedroom has king bed and en suite bathroom with tub and shower. Bedroom #2 has queen bed. Bedroom #3 has 2 twin XL beds. The second full bathroom is located adjacent to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Half bathroom conveniently located in the hallway. The house is all one level with only 1 step up to the front door. Great high-speed internet and wifi so you can do work or school from the house, and stream all your favorite shows on the TVs.

The Bear Den is located within the gates of Massanutten Resort, and all resort amenities are within 3 miles of the house including skiing, snow tubing, indoor/outdoor water park, zip line & ropes course, two 18-hole golf courses, mini golf, Go-Karts, downhill and cross-country mountain biking, hiking trails, and more. Check the resort web page for full details.

** Please note: the privately owned homes at Massanutten are not affiliated with the Resort, but our guests can use a link to book tickets online for resort activities 28 days in advance, as opposed to 10 days for the general public. We strongly encourage booking tickets early, as things do sell out.
** LINK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AFTER BOOKING **

If your dates aren't available, check out our other properties: Be Our Guest house is located directly next door, property ID 2389552. The Nutt House property ID 1990751; Hopkins House property ID 2132571.

MASSANUTTEN RULES

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 PM - 7 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 (4007 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840
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 trash outside, including screened-in porches, decks or car ports. Trash attracts wildlife, which could endanger you and damage the property.
Trash attracts wildlife, some of which can endanger you and the property.
Dumpsters are located at 4007 Peak Dr., Massanutten, VA 22840
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Massanutten Water Park. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Massanutten Water Park and a few minutes from George Washington National Forest
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One-time fee of $50 per pet. No size limits.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Haven with a Hot Tub McGaheysville
Haven with a Hot Tub Private vacation home
Haven with a Hot Tub Private vacation home McGaheysville

Bear Den at Massanutten Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We enjoyed the hot tub and sun room off the back of the house. The house was very clean an host had great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. Our family enjoyed staying here. The location was great, relaxing, and close to everything we wanted to do, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, clean house! We have stayed here before and will do so again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Den was perfect for our long weekend at Massanutten! Owner communications, location, condition, and pet friendly layout were all great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krizia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is wonderful!! Everything you need is here. The owner is so easy to talk to and gery accommodating. We will definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place completely exceeded our expectations. The space was spotless, cozy, and had everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The layout was perfect for pets, making it easy and stress-free to travel with our dog. We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Love N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful place to stay! The house is spacious and clean. Everything I thought of that I wanted or needed was there. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking any meal you can think of. The beds were comfortable. And the host was quick to respond and very accommodating to a couple of special requests we had. I will recommend this place to friends and family anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami G.

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

Nice place to rent

Nice place to stay while moving my kid to college! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby M.

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

Great house near all the activities

Great location, nice house, wonderful hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great Location

Perfect place to stay for ski resort and WaterPark access. Host was quick to respond and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was well laid out and you felt at home immediately. Very clean, and well supplied. Everything we were looking for. If we have an opportunity for a trip to this area, this will be our go to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great spot

An excellent spot to use as a home base. The kids loved access to the hot tub and mini golf up the hill. Easy to get to shenandoah. Plenty of space in the house for a family or a group
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great place to stay

Short weekend family trip. Great location and plenty of room. Communications easy and prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

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

Peaceful getaway

Family of five enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious so everyone had their own room and space to do their own thing but also plenty of space to be together. Comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. We would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi A.

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

Great stay at the Bear Den

We enjoyed our time at this home. Very spacious for our family, we especially enjoyed the back sunroom. It was close to all the Massanutten activities which allowed us to minimize driving time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cigi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was cozy. I felt like I was home. Very spacious and clean. I would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

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

Nice place

A very nice place that was clean and well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristi m.

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

Great place

Very nice house and the property owner was very nice and very fast to respond. We can't wait to book our next vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa R.

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

Great home away from home!

Bear den had a great location, close to recreation and restaurants. The house was clean, fully stocked and felt like home. I'd recommend bear den to friends, family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Weekend stopover

We had a great stay at the Bear Den! The house was very clean and comfortable. It is a lovely neighborhood, and though we only stayed for the weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Bear's Den stay

Leah was an exceptional host. We really liked the home's layout and furnishings. The beds and pillows were very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby M.

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

Lovely home-

So convenient to all activities and the hostess is very helpful and flexible
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Relaxing Get Away

Wonderful location with lots to do in the area. House was very comfortable. Really enjoyed relaxing on the back deck drinking coffee nestled in the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023