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Get Away, Relax, and Unwind

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Grottoes, VA
  • Grand Caverns
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Shenandoah National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • James Madison University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪63 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.

Get Away, Relax, and Unwind

This cozy home is located in the small town of Grottoes, Virginia nestled between the shade of an old Oak Tree, Maple Tree, and Pine Trees. It sits on approximately three acres with a large field behind the house where kids can run and play. In the Spring and Summer, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the rose garden in the back yard. My father passed away in March of 2017 and left behind the old home place. He spent many hours in his rose garden and enjoyed delivering them to his wife in the nursing home. Since his passing, I've completely renovated this beautiful old home on Dogwood Ave and have also began to learn the art of growing roses. My father loved to help others and loved people and I am carrying on the tradition of helping others by offering a location where folks can come away, relax and unwind. There are two lovely bedrooms; one of which has two antique brass beds. There is a special room in memory of my father who was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition, there are games for all ages and many books and memorabilia to enjoy. The kitchen has a modern yet retro look to it. There is an old red Formica table that seats four. You can also sit and enjoy the big screen TV while seated at the bar in the kitchen. There is a coffee station completely furnished with coffee and teas to choose from.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Grand Caverns. You'll find features like a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Grand Caverns and a few minutes from Port Republic Museum
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Karen T. Michael

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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.

Property is also known as

Get Away Relax Unwind House Grottoes
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Get Away, Relax, and Unwind Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Very clean and great location! Great hospitality and small details were so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely weekend!

The house was in great shape with everything updated and was very clean! It was a nice location to get to places and we enjoyed an evening of porch sitting! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting Family in Gottoes

We needed some extra space while visiting our family in Grottoes. Our was extremely enjoyable and exceeded our expectations in every way possible. In addition to a beautiful home, Karen went out of her way to ensure we were comfortable and well taken care of. Looking forward to returning in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ileana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Getaway

Very well-kept and updated property in a quiet residential area a 30-minute drive from Natural Chimneys state park and Harrisonburg. It was an enjoyable 2-night stay with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay!

We had such an awesome time staying here! The home was so warm and welcoming and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable! It was so clean and was decorated in such a unique way that we loved! Our host, Karen was also amazing! She was so friendly and helpful, checking in on us during our stay to be sure all was good 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

JMU Family Weekend

A quick twenty minute escape from the hustle and bustle of JMU Family Weekend. The house was clean, easy to access, and very comfortable. The host even went out of her way to contact us before arrival to help us avoid flooding since we were driving through the remainder of a hurricane.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deniece B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home!!!

Karen was extremely helpful and quick to respond to all my questions. Every possible accommodation is there for you!! House is immaculate and the yard is so inviting! Everything you can possibly need is in this very clean, nicely decorated sweet home!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness

great getaway near shenandoah

We had a great time staying at this property. It was perfect for our family of 5 on our visit to the Shenandoah national park. The house was homey with a vintage decor. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice House

Karen’s home was immaculate & welcoming - no complaints at all!! Great bucolic location near parks & farmland yet only about 20 minutes to Harrisonburg. We especially loved the mid-century American styling motif - retro-look but fully modern kitchen & some neat pieces in the living room. Would definitely book another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanni z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Clean and quiet. We like this place..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Long Valley

Liked: Cleanliness

JMU Graduations

The house was well appointed and very clean. Comfortable and sweetly decorated. The location to campus was perfect. Our Host was a very kind and accommodating and made for a pleasantly stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness

No place like home

Lovely home..quaint and cozy..felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Respite while visiting relatives

Clean and homey. Owner very responsive. Well stocked for the stay and nice neighborhood with easy access to needs and nearby attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svyatoslav T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good as usual

Our third time at the place. Nice and clean as usual. Communication is very good - coffee machine mishap solved instantly. Thank you Karen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Softball weekend

It was a fantastic relaxing stay in a very clean and quiet house!! Would be very happy to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect For Weekend Getaway

Stayed here over the weekend with my wife, sister, and brother-in-law to go to Massanutten. Location was perfect! Very quiet area. Not far from Harrisonburg where we went out one night. We also enjoyed the sidewalk access where we were able to walk down to a local bar and 7-Eleven another night. Owner is very accommodating. Aside from having fresh towels for all of us, she also had some eggs and biscuits in the fridge for us to prepare for breakfast both mornings we stayed. Bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and kitchen were all very clean. The whole house is cozy. We will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Karen was so accommodating! Was a perfect spot to stay for a few nights at Christmas. Thanks Karen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness

Great option for visiting family

House has plenty of welcoming touches, like plenty of towels and outlet covers, plus some toys for kids. The bed was comfortable, water pressure in the shower was great, and it was super easy to check in and out. For families with older kids, this is a fantastic option. For the toddler families, there are a few things that would not have survived the attention of my particular 1 year old. (Not a criticism of the house, at all, just info that I like to see in other reviews so I can decide if I am willing to properly supervise my kid in that location based on the trip we are planning.) I'd happily stay here again with my kid and my only regret is that it is no dogs allowed so we can't stay here when the dog does come with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend get away

My family absolutely loved staying here and all the local attractions! Perfect for a quiet, nature filled , weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia D., GAP

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

We enjoyed our weekend here visiting our college age son. It was out of the congestion of the college town and allowed us to relax and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely home

Karen was a gracious host and was very helpful and receptive. Her home was clean and had everything that we needed. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

vacation

we enjoyed our stay! Karen was supper involved and communicative! the house was beautiful, clean and the property well kept. thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and host

House looked newly renovated and was super clean. Had everything we needed including breakfast! Great stay and will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay!

This house was very clean and everything was perfect! The owner was a great communicator! Love the house and the big oak tree out front! Gardens were beautiful too! Loved the mix of updates and retro decor! We would definitely go back and or recommend! Grottos is great. Loved brunch at the nearby winery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

All three of us really enjoyed our trip. The house was spacious and comfortable. After being out all day, we really enjoyed the kitchen, being able to cook and relax laughing about our day. A great home to come back to! Karen was a fantastic host! We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023