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Welcome to Campfire Lodge, a truly unique stay within Massanutten Resort! Your entire group can relax together in the Great Room around the central campfire, surrounded by a spacious hexagonal living space with the open kitchen within arm’s reach! Soak in the private hot tub after an active day or indulge your culinary creativity in the thoughtfully equipped kitchen; you’ll feel right at home in this stylish and well-appointed retreat central to all Massanutten Resort activities and close to the Shenandoah National Park!
Main Features (more details by room below)
Living Areas
Campfire Lodge’s namesake, the hexagonal living area with central gas firepit will bring your group together while giving everyone space to spread their wings and relax. With the kitchen right off the main living area, you can enjoy meals and drinks together as you relax by the fire and watch a movie or the big game.
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen is fully equipped with state-of-the-art cooking appliances and all common utensils making it suitable for preparing any meal, whether a simple breakfast, quick snack, or dinner. If you anticipate needing a specific kitchen item, please message us ahead of time to verify we have it.
Sleeping Arrangements
After an exciting day of outdoor adventure and hanging out around the firepit, retreat to one of four cozy bedrooms for a great nights’ rest.
All bedrooms are equipped with a similar set of amenities.
Bathrooms
This house offers 4 bathrooms. The downstairs hall bathroom is split into two half baths: one with a toilet and vanity, the other with bathtub/shower and double vanity. The bathrooms are stocked with plush bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and makeup towels.
All bathrooms offer:
Dedicated Workspace
A dedicated workspace is available in one bedroom. High-speed internet access is provided.
Outdoor
Enjoy dinner in the crisp mountain air in the screened-in porch, chill on the wrap-around deck in one of the seating areas, or jump in the hot tub to ease your tired muscles from a long day outdoors! Grill and grilling utensils provided.
Other than the already mentioned amenities, our home also comes with:
Massanutten Resort
Centrally located within the Massanutten Resort, this cabin is just minutes away from all the action. Massanutten Resort offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, depending on the season. Click here to check some of the most popular activities that guests can enjoy (additional fees apply).
Other Details
Considering bringing pets? Read our “Pet rules” below before you book.
Please note the doorbell camera is the only camera on the property, faces the driveway, and records only when it detects motion.
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Refrigerator, microwave, mini fridge, freezer, and dishwasher
Cooking basics (pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper)
Dishes and silverware (bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc)
Stainless steel electric stove
Stainless steel single oven
Hot water kettle
Coffee maker: drip coffee maker
Wine glasses
Toaster
Baking sheet
Blender
Barbecue utensils (grill, charcoal, bamboo skewers/iron skewers, etc)
Dining table
Coffee
Free washer – In unit
Free dryer – In unit
Essentials (towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper)
Hangers
Bed linens (Cotton Standard Textile linens)
Extra pillows and blankets
Room-darkening shades
Iron
Clothing storage: closet and dresser
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Cleaning products
Public Goods shampoo
Public Goods conditioner
Public Goods body soap
Hot water
Shower gel
Wifi
45″ HDTV with premium cable, Roku
Books and reading material
Dedicated workspace (In a room with a door)
Folding or convertible high chair – always at the listing (with padding, straps/harness, and food tray)
Children’s dinnerware
Board games
Baby safety gates
Private patio or balcony
Private backyard – Not fully fenced
Private hot tub – available all year, open 24 hours
Shared outdoor pool – available seasonally, open specific hours (Available from May to Sep, open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Private BBQ grill: gas.
Pets allowed – Assistance animals are always allowed
Long term stays allowed
Allow stay for 28 days or more
Self check-in
Smart lock
Cleaning available during stay
Central air conditioning
Indoor fireplace: gas
Ceiling fan
Central heating
Security cameras on property (front door video doorbell facing driveway, walkway and deck leading to front door. Records only when it senses motion or the button is pushed. If you need to contact us during your stay, please feel free to ring the doorbell!)
Smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Free driveway parking on premises – 4 spaces
Free street parking
Private entrance (separate street or building entrance)
Paid resort access (guests can use nearby resort facilities)
McGaheysville, Virginia, United States – Massanutten
1. Doorbell camera on property facing the entrance and parking lot for safety and security.
2. Pets. All pets are subject to pre-approval and a pet fee of $45 per pet per night will be requested if we approve of your pets. Message us with pet number, type, breed, and overview of their temperament(s) before booking for pre-approval.
3. Septic. Flush only toilet paper (no food, oil, paper towels, baby wipes (even if “flushable”), or feminine products. The system will backup if this is not followed.
4. Trash. Trash must be taken to the community dumpsters behind the MPOA Office by the community pool at 4007 Peak Drive. Due to wild animals in the area, no trash is to be placed outside at any time. A $150 haul-away fee will be assessed for trash not taken to the dumpsters.
5. Early Check-in and Late Checkout upon request. These cannot be guaranteed until 2 days prior to your reservation and may be subject to additional fees. a. Early Check-in: 3pm b. Late Check-out: 11am
6. Parking. All vehicles must be parked completely off the road. We recommend parking on the property. If any vehicles have their tires on the road, local police will cite you. Additional parking is available in community parking areas (see guidebook). No RVs, trailers, or vehicles over 3/4 ton.
7. Amenity Limitations. Amenities such as, but not limited to toiletries, food, and cooking items are provided as a courtesy to our guests and should not be expected to cover excessive use.
8. Community Pools. A pool pass is available for your groups’ use during your stay if in the summer months. In addition to bringing the pool pass with you, there is an entry fee per person that must be paid in cash. Return the pool pass to the hook above the kitchen counter prior to leaving.
Please take a moment now to read the House Rules. To ensure your stay is as comfortable and peaceful as possible, please confirm your agreement within 48 hours of your reservation. This ensures that, if for any reason the House Rules cannot be followed, you can get your questions answered and cancel the booking penalty free if necessary. Thank you in advance and we truly appreciate your cooperation!
1. House has sensitive plumbing . Toilet paper only! Do not flush anything else (no baby wipes, paper towels, feminine products, etc.) to avoid a very unpleasant stay 😉
2. No smoking. Anywhere in the home or on exterior decks. Guests will be responsible for all cleaning fees associated with smoke odors.
3. No roasting marshmallows on the firepit. This gas fireplace is not suitable for marshmallows.
4. No unregistered guests. Contact us for prior approval. We will strictly enforce this rule to maintain occupancy guidelines set by the association.
5. No unregistered pets. All pets will be approved case by case and pet fees must be paid to confirm their stay.
6. No trash outside the home. Trash must be dumped at the community dumpsters, or a $150 fee will be assessed. Wild animals are prevalent in the area and WILL scatter any trash left outside. Under no circumstances should any trash be placed outside.
7. No parties or events whatsoever. We have a doorbell security camera on-site and will strictly enforce the no-party rule. There is a noise level city ordinance and we do not want complaints! Violation of the noise/party rule will result in the police being called and termination of your reservation without refund. We must respect the peace of the community! Thank you.
8. No excessive noise. Quiet hours are from 11pm-7am and are strictly enforced throughout the community. Please be respectful of our neighbors and keep Massanutten a welcoming place for future guests!
9. No mailing packages to or from the home.
10. General tidiness. Because this is a hosting community and not a hotel, please be respectful of the property and keep it tidy before you leave.
11. Food. Please throw away any perishable items at the end of your stay. Please note it is the guests’ responsibility to inspect items found in the fridge or pantry before consuming them. Host is not responsible for any illness or adverse response that may occur.
13. Spray tans. If you wear spray tan, please bring your own linens as any linen stained may incur additional charges.
14. Illegal drugs. If guests are suspected of carrying and/or using illegal drugs of any kind, the authorities will be contacted and guests will be asked to vacate the property immediately.
15. No shoes. Please remove them at the door. Please understand this takes a lot of extra time to clean and may result in additional fees.
**Message us for approval based on size, number, and breed**
Once approved, ensure your reservation reflects the accurate number of pets and specifically agree to the pet rules which you can read here (in addition to agreeing to the house rules). You will also need to submit payment through the “Send or request money” button on your reservation.
1. No pets on furniture
2. Keep pets’ paws clean when coming in from outside
3. Pets must be leashed or in carrier at all times outside the home
4. No more than 2 pets, subject to approval
5. All pets must be flea-treated, well-behaved, and up to date on vaccinations
6. Pet fees must be paid with reservation. Excessive cleaning and/or damage from pets will be charged to the guest.
**Stolen towels: $15 per towel, no matter the size
**Smoking in the home: $150 or actual cost of remediation, whichever is greater
**Clogged plumbing due to flushing unapproved items: Cost of plumbing + repairs if flooding occurs
**Carpet/rug/furniture stains: $10 per stain if cleanable, additional fees may apply if stains are permanent
**Lost Keys: $50 to rekey
**Lost Pool Pass (summer): $150 for replacement and my cleaners’ time to pick it up
**Early Check-in without prior approval: $75
**Late Check-out without prior approval: $75
**Excessive Guests than reservation: $50 per night per guest
**Unregistered Pets: $50 per pet per night, subject to additional cleaning/damage fees if required
**Excessive Cleaning if place is left filthy with trash everywhere: $150
**Trash not taken to dumpsters: $150 disposal fee, plus any additional expenses for community fines and trash pickup if (when) animals scatter it
**Other stolen/damaged items assessed on a case-by-case basis
We are so excited to host you and your guests at our property! We pride ourselves on providing a high quality, memorable experience for EVERY GUEST, EVERY TIME!
We choose premium service providers and amenities to ensure a quality stay, and our commitment is that you find relaxation and fun as you step into “comfortable luxury.” We cater to the busy nine to fiver, the family tripper, the classy outdoor adventurer, and the need to get out of the city…er!
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to earn your five star review every time.
Even with a five star stay, our guests often have great ideas for making the place even better! If at any time you thought to yourself, “If I ran this place I would have…”, we would love to hear your ideas!
About us
Caleb retired from the Marine Corps in 2019 and worked a corporate cybersecurity job for three years before realizing his passion for real estate and hospitality. Hosting superior vacation rentals is the synthesis of those two passions and we hope that passion shows through during your stay.
Nancy is a Real Estate Advisor based out of Annapolis, MD. Her passion for helping her clients achieve their real estate dreams coupled with a lifelong passion for houses have led to a wonderful career in the field. She brings this expertise to our short term rentals to elevate the experience for our guests.
We have two young girls, 8 years apart, and are well accustomed to traveling as a family.
Thank you again to all our guests. May your travel experience be the respite you seek, again and again.
***Please note, our office hours are 9am-5pm. If your message is received after hours and it’s a non-emergency, we will do our very best to get back to you as soon as possible. Rest assured we will do our very best to answer all questions during your stay as quickly as possible. For emergencies after hours, call us through the app at least two times in a row if you don’t get an answer. ***
Don’t just take it from us. Read some of our past guests’ reviews of their stay at Campfire Lodge.
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