Hillside Hideaway.Quiet, clean, Hot tub. hidden gem, Skyline Park & Massanutten.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Elkton, VA

Massanutten Water Park
14 min drive
Shenandoah National Park
19 min drive
Staunton Station
38 min drive
Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
50 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

A cozy and secluded cottage getaway... perfect for the smaller group or family. Hidden away in the trees, it gives you a quiet, private setting to sit outside by the fire, throw those steaks on the grill, or play yard games, or enjoy relaxing in the hot tub! Inside... brew a pot or french press of coffee and relax in the spacious living room, play games, and just enjoy the family together & get away from the TV… (a projector and wifi are supplied) Everything is sparkling clean and beds are comfy. There's a few books, games, & toys , foosball table & corn toss game for enjoying your time together. Its only 7.8 miles from the Massanutten ski resort! 5 miles from Merck & Co. So come relax and enjoy your quiet woodland setting away from the hustle an bustle, but just minutes away from the resort, skyline drive and hiking, the caverns, & university.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Shenandoah National Park. Features include a spa tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 5-minute drive from Shenandoah River and 14 minutes from Massanutten Water Park

This cottage offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Elkton cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Rhonda Litwiller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee grinder
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Spices
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Soap

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Table football
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
In a rural location

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $100 pet fee. 1 pet. crate while away 40# limit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

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Hillside Hideaway.Quiet, clean, Hot tub. hidden gem, Skyline Park & Massanutten. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

The house was immaculate upon arrival. Very surprising as it is nestled right into the woods so you would expect to be some bugs or dust/dirt from in and out of the doors. But, there was none. I loved the privacy of the location, but it was a short drive to everything. The outdoor space was really nicely set up and the hot tub is a great feature for the relaxing atmosphere we were looking for. Absolutely would recommend and will likely book again! My ONLY suggestion that would have made our perfect stay a bit better would be if there were a fenced area for the fur babies that tag along. Just so that they can safely enjoy the outdoor space with us without needing a leash.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

JMU parents weekend

Well maintained home- clean and comfortable beds. Host was wonderful and helpful when needed. Worked great for us as a home base for JMU parents' weekend. Only cons for some people may be that it is on a gravel road and there is no TV.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Quiet House

Great little stay in a very quiet setting. Excellent host. Close to Skyline drive which we came down to enjoy. Would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith M.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house/location

The house was so beautiful and I e loved spending time on the patio!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Mountain Biking Adventure

This was a great place to relax and recharge from our downhill excursion at Massanutten.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy L., Pitman, USA

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, comfy little spot , but with no TV

The house was quaint and comfortable. The rooms were a nice size and it had a great kitchen. The outside area was cute too, but the grill definitely needed a good cleaning & the hot tub seemed like it needed an upgrade for a 10/10 listed property. It was a good central location to lots of things in the Shenandoah area. The lack of TV was a bit odd—I didn’t even notice it in the pictures because there was a cabinet, which I assumed housed a TV. It was my fault, but still…We booked during the Olympics and really missed being able to enjoy/watch those during our down time. It was a great place to bring a dog and a family, though, if you are looking to get away from it all.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

free

Travelled with partner

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very quick and kind communication. Everything we needed was there. Property is quiet and provided the getaway we needed for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This place was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruiyun

Travelled with family

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great stay at this house! We really enjoyed the amenities included, especially the fire pit, hot tub, and the games. The house was very clean and organized and we especially appreciated the s’mores kit the host provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Charleston

Travelled with family and small children

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location for Shenandoah National Park. Everything we needed and wanted. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton S.

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Was the perfect place to stay with family. The best part was the fire pit and hot tub. No tv was what my family needed and we didn't know it. I would absolutely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick R., York

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Birthday getaway

We had a wonderful time celebrating my 30th birthday here. Upon arrival we instantly noted the cleanliness of the property! The fresh coffee beans were a huge plus and the s’mores gift basket was wonderful. The location was perfect as everything we wanted/needed was within 30min. Property owner was very communicative and check in and out was a breeze. All said and done it was a perfect vacation. PS. The mountaintop ranch sunset horseback ride is an absolutely amazing experience

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte G.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

Hillside hideaway was perfect! It’s in a great location to get into Shenandoah via the Swift Run entrance. Rhonda was an amazing host. Very attentive and responded to messages within 15 minutes. I highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to disconnect and relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip with the family

My family had a great time! We enjoyed the house and all the amenities. Rhonda was a great communicator.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika d.

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay!

I really appreciate the host working with me on dates and times of arrival. It made our stay so much more smooth. The house was so cute and nice and clean. We loved the smores package the host left for us. The hot tub was a hit as well. It was very close to all the Massenutten resort activities, which made it so convenient. I would love to come back in the future!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

College Gals bday

We really enjoyed our stay and it was nice to be in nature for a weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo M.

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for what we needed

Wasn’t far from swim park and snow tubing , ate a t hank’s , enjoyed hot tub and beautiful back patio with fire pit , very quite , there is no tv which was perfect for us because we had a lot of other activities to do

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felecia M.

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The home was excellent

The home was clean, cozy and family friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A must stay

Such a cute stay with wonderful amenities! The kids loved hanging out in the hot tub while the adults enjoyed a drink by the fire. Property was very clean and well maintained. Rhonda, the host, was very helpful with any and all questions. I appreciated the laundry area as we hiked and wanted clean clothes for the next leg of our trip. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Perfect weekend getaway! It was a pleasant change to unplug from TV, internet, etc. We played games all weekend, sat around a fire, made s’mores, wonderful!!!! Will definitely be back

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

M J.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite stay!

This was a beautiful and cozy rental property! I was very impressed with the cleanliness, and how everything was very thoughtfully put together! She has all of the basic spices for cooking, there are over 20 of them! Including cooking oil, all of the pots and pans and dishes that you would need. There was already filtered water in the fridge for us, and she left marshmallow sticks and all of the yummy fixings for s'mores! The kids loved the tree swing, the hot tub, the board games, and the toys. The property is tucked away in a beautiful wooded area, and you can see the mountains from the driveway! My husband and I loved staying here so much that we will be returning next year to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Oct trip

Great little place to stay. We missed the comment about unplugging from the TV as we didnt realize that there was no TV nor Internet until we got there. Luckily there was good cell reception as i did need to take a work meeting. Once that was over, we did unplug and had a good time. The restaurant recommendations were a nice touch too.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Rental

This little house is a great option if you want something a bit secluded, but not too far from restaurants, stores etc in McGaheysville and Elkton. Also convenient to recreation opportunities of the SNP and Shenandoah River. Well kept property and nice amenities - would definitely consider coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillside hideaway family getaway

Where to begin. Arrival was easy peasy. Walk in & beautiful & immaculate, Just like the pictures, better even! We were provided with anything you could imagine! Cooking wise, no need to eat take out or restaurants every night. Fully stocked kitchen. We all fell in love with the home away from home. Even on a rainy day when we were inside we found plenty to do with the games & activities provided. Rhonda supplied us with our first round of s’mores. Beautiful backyard with hot tub, fire pit, & tree swing. It literally felt like home, and perfectly tucked away for privacy. Rhonda was quick to reply for questions. It was sad to leave, checkout was easy. We will definitely book again in the future. Thanks Rhonda!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023