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Holiday home with kitchen, near Massanutten Water Park

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Escape to The Otter Den at Massanutten Resort in the heart of Shenandoah Valley, where your mountain home awaits with a fully-equipped country-style kitchen and game room for endless fun. Unwind on the screened porch surrounded by woods or take advantage of free access to resort pools and recreation centers like Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club's indoor pool, hot tub, co-ed steam and sauna rooms.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room!

Welcome to The Otter Den at Massanutten!
In search of a peaceful getaway in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley? Look no further than The Otter Den at Massanutten Resort! This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home sleeps a total of 10 people and includes one king bed, two queen beds, and one twin over full bunk bed.

This cozy mountain home will be the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories with friends and family. Cook a hearty breakfast in the fully-equipped country-style kitchen, take part in a bit of competitive fun with pool, cards, and board games in the game room, or enjoy a quiet cup of coffee while observing the local wildlife from the comfort of the screened porch. The vaulted ceilings and large windows of the main level provide tons of natural light and views of the wooded area surrounding the home.

The Otter Den will feel like a secluded mountain getaway, but is located on-site at Massanutten Resort which features exciting attractions like the Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark, Family Adventure Park, two golf courses, hiking trails, and more. The Otter Den also includes free access to resort pools and recreation centers. Once you are finished enjoying all that the resort has to offer, we suggest a trip to nearby local communities for some of the Shenandoah Valley's best outdoor recreation, dining, and entertainment options.

Highlights
4 Bedrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Full Kitchen
Game Room
Washer/Dryer
Screened Porch
Large Parking Area
Main Entry
Living Area
Full Kitchen
Dining Area
Screened Porch
2 Queen Bedrooms
1 Twin Over Full Bunk Room
1 Full Bathroom
Expansive Front Porch
Grill Area
Ground Level
Game Room
1 King Bedroom
1 Full Bathroom
Washer/Dryer
Please note that the passes provided allow access to the following Recreational Centers at no additional cost:
Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club includes a fitness room, indoor pool, game room, hot tub, co-ed steam and sauna rooms.
Woodstone Recreation includes a game room, indoor basketball court, racquetball courts, indoor & outdoor (seasonal) pool, and tanning bed.
Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
Check-Out is at 10am.
*The Otter Den is a pet-friendly home. Dogs only please. Additional fees apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to maintain a flexible cancellation policy, guests may cancel up to 30 days prior to arrival to receive any type of refund. However, administrative fees and insurances are non-refundable once a reservation is made. Cancel For Any Reason and Standard Travel Insurance options are available for purchase through TripForth. Contact us to learn more about protecting your reservation.

Note:  This home is in the mountains and is subject to seasonal weather and other natural changes. It is likely this home may occasionally experience insects, arachnids, and other wildlife. Preventative treatments are performed regularly, and guests can help reduce encounters by keeping food sealed and minimize light exposure at night. As this is part of the natural setting, refunds or moves are not offered for such occurrences. Please consider this before booking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,205 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Allow

Events

No events allowed

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 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
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

Property is also known as

49470

About the area

Massanutten is home to this holiday home. Shenandoah National Park and Swift Run Gap Entrance Shenandoah reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Massanutten Water Park and SoLace Studios Fine Handcrafts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Shenandoah Speedway or Atlantic Union Bank Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our McGaheysville travel guide
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Mc Gaheysville, VA

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah National Park featuring forests and a river or creek as well as a couple
    Shenandoah National Park
    15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Harrisonburg Virginia USA May 29 2017 James Madison University
    James Madison University
    18 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Nighttime view of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia
    University of Virginia
    58 min drive - 78.1 km
  • Massanutten Water Park
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Masanutten Ski Resort
    5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Elkton Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • Ciro's Italian Eatery
    9 min drive
  • Virginia BBQ & Pizza Company
    3 min drive
  • Hank's Smokehouse - Southern Grillery
    6 min drive
  • Lisa’s Hometown Grill
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room! located?

Situated in Massanutten, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Massanutten Water Park, George Washington National Forest and Masanutten Ski Resort. MPOA Go-Kart Track is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Pet Friendly, Resort Amenities, Game Room! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Great Getaway

This was a great getaway for spring break with my kids. We enjoyed seeing deer walk around the property! It was a great location for our many activities... hiking, water park, fishing, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

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

Perfect for kids

The house was just as pictured, beautiful! Very welcoming and great for kids of all ages. The community is very quiet and close to Shenandoah. Loved the perks of the resort as well with the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good New Years getaway

Came to the Otter’s Den for a short new years getaway. The hole was very accommodating and as described on VRBO. My wife and I brought our 3 kids, plus 2 of the kids friends. The house slept everyone comfortable and had plenty of games for the kids to be entertained. Home was warm and comfy. Conveniently located to all Massanutten has to offer. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great location for JMU activities

We stayed in Otter Den several days over the graduation weekend. The house provided plenty of space for our extended family. We especially loved the dining room which had plenty of seating so we could all eat together. It was a quick and easy 20 minute drive to get into Harrisonburg for graduation activities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamra D.

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

The Otter Den

Convenient location. Easy Check-In. Clean, comfortable property w/everything you’d need to feel like home and enough room for to accommodate 2 families comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

caitlyn j.

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

Stay in the mountains

It was the perfect spot! So peaceful and felt like we were in the middle of the woods without being isolated in the middle of the woods! It was clean and such a great place to stay! Loved the screened porch. Would definitely stay again. They forgot to leave trash bags in any of the trash cans but that was an easy grocery run fix!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Spread Out

The Otter Den Cabin allowed my family to spread out, have plenty of space for family dinner, and make fun memories on vacation. The three bedrooms upstairs, 1 huge bedroom downstairs, and ample square footage made the home feel open and spacious. We enjoyed the large dining room for family meals. The kitchen is simple, but well-appointed for healthy meal preparation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Outdated and Smelly House

House was outdated and smelled bad. Location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandie H.

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

Early Christmas Trip

Such a great place. Room for everyone to be together or spend time in their own spaces. We celebrated an early Christmas while my daughter and her family were here from Seattle. We asked if the house would be decorated, and all I can say was WOW! It was gorgeous. We arrived after dark and the only thing lit up was the Christmas tree and it was absolutely breathtaking. I would highly recommend this location. It's convenient, easy to get to and plenty of room to park..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

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

In Massanutten Resort

We had a nice time at the cabin. We spent 4 nights with our daughter, son in law and grandsons. There is plenty to do at the resort but the majority of the time was spent at Shenandoah NP which was pretty close. We stay at many VRBO’s, so we always pack extra items. This cabin didn’t have any start up items - laundry detergent, dishwasher or dish detergent. I did let the managing company know when we left. Overall, we had great family time and the weather was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great Stay

This was a great location for my family and our very close friends to be able to visit and catch up. The location is perfect for those looking to take advantage of the Massanutten Resort and the access to the pools was an extra. It was perfect space for all of us including 4 adults, 3 children, and 2 dogs and we took advantage of all of it. On arrival there was a hiccup with a leak from the AC that was on the roof with notable leak in the ceiling. The management company was super responsive and had it all addressed by the evening. The area is nice and quiet and although there are neighbors relatively close-by, we felt like we had a decent amount of privacy. Definitely highly recommend this home and would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Very Nice Place to Stay

We had a small snafu after checking in. We didn’t have any trash bags. We contacted the owner who had someone run a couple to us. We had to purchase more trash bags so each can would have one. After that our trip was fabulous. We enjoyed the property. It was close to what we needed. The place was clean and well appointed. My son enjoyed the pool table and we liked that we had access to a pool. (It was difficult to find which one was open as it was in the shoulder season.) We participated in a couple of the classes offered by the report and did an escape room and Luray Caverns. It was definitely a good choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

Great place for 2 families with children

My family of 5 and my sister’s family of 5 greatly enjoyed this cute home at Massanutten for a short week. We knew there wouldn’t be much snow so wanted a good home base in case we couldn’t do all the things we usually do when coming to the mountain each year. We had 6 kids ages 3-9 and the place worked out great! The downstairs rec room was great, it was so nice to not have to pack any toys with us, and the adults could enjoy playing pool in the evenings. The kids and adults played so much chess, it was great. My youngest took a nap on the hammock outside one afternoon and all the kids took turns playing on the swing out towards the back. It was nice to have the dog friendly house as well so we could take our pup with us and enjoy some hiking while we were there. Overall the perfect place for 2 families! Plenty of space to sleep, play, and a great kitchen with all the things! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler D.

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

Convenient but flawed

Great location in Massanutten Resort and close to some great off-property restaurants. The home is VERY well-equipped for families with young kids, offering toys, a great basement setup, and thoughtful touches like potty seats and step stools. The kitchen was well-stocked, which was helpful, especially during snowy weather.However, the house itself was underwhelming. A strong cat urine odor on the main level triggered my mother’s asthma, forcing us to leave a day early. The carpeting felt unclean and a loose basement stair was a safety concern. Updating to a non-carpeting flooring would help, especially with pets, snow and moisture tracking in.Trip Worth was communicative but didn’t offer help or a discount when we reported the odor. They did provide an early check-in option for 75 which we took advantage of.Overall, if they address the odor and update the flooring, this could be an excellent option for families. As it stands, it’s convenient but flawed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanh Loc T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stay was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cleanest place we ever rented!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

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

JMU Graduation weekend

Good house for our daughter’s graduation from JMU.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated the easy check in process and communication with the property manager (all through text). We had an issue with the plumbing and they responded and resolved the issue almost immediately. That was super helpful since we were there with 3 young kiddos and definitely didn't want to spend the day sitting there waiting for a solution; they took care of the issue while we were out hiking and enjoying our day! We also loved the park, arcade, and amenities being right down the road. Our kids still talk about the "mountain house" and how much fun we had; we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan L., Baltimore, MD

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

Great stay!

House was perfect! Pictures matched the house and it was close to everything on the resort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

Great Place for Friends

With 8 people this place was the perfect size. In a great location for the resort or the national park
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

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

Great overall!

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Fun vacation

The house was great, it threw us off a little upon arrival as we thought we had more of a yard. Make sure to stock up on supplies such as trash bags, toilet paper, laundry and dishwasher soap before you go. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra P.

The property was clean & well maintained, but lacked many essential kitchen items
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

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

Wonderful!!

Had such a great stay! Place is absolutely wonderful! Clean, great amenities, cute decor !! Definitely recommend and plan to stay again!!! Thanks for allowing us to rent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Brandy W.

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

Super cute, perfect location

We like to do a winter vacation for my sons birthday. This cute cabin covered everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022