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Get Away, Relax, and Unwind

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Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Grottoes, VA
  • Grand Caverns
    2 min drive
  • Shenandoah National Park
    8 min drive
  • Cross Keys Vineyards
    12 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    10 min drive

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About the area

Grottoes

With a stay at this vacation home in Grottoes, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Shenandoah National Park and Grand Caverns. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from James Madison University and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Massanutten Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Grand Caverns - 2 min drive
  • Shenandoah National Park - 8 min drive
  • James Madison University - 18 min drive
  • Rockingham Fairgrounds - 21 min drive
  • Massanutten Water Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 27 min drive
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CrossKeys Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ciros Flying Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wood Fired Oven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Karen T. Michael

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Get Away Relax Unwind House Grottoes
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Get Away, Relax, and Unwind Private vacation home Grottoes

Get Away, Relax, and Unwind Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Weekend Getaway
We enjoyed our Easter weekend at this adorable home. Our son, attending JMU, did not get a break for Easter so we brought the celebration to him. We felt right at home and were able to prepare our holiday meal in the stocked kitchen. The spices and extra kitchen items supplied are a big help. The spacious yard was perfect for our enjoyment. Karen was very responsive to all communications and very accommodating. She leaves thoughtful treats to welcome you. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svyatoslav T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean
Our second stay here. Same high quality: clean, good communication with the owner, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F., CHESTER

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home!
Our host was very hospitable in letting us know what to expect.....snacks and drinks available, Keurig coffee maker, nice soaps and so much more. Home is very, very clean and comfortable. Great beds, shower, and ammenities. We loved staying there and were very comfortable. Home is nicely decorated and homey with everything we needed. Thank you, Karen, for sharing your home place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a star
This is a nice Clean home with eclectic style and close to all kinds of attractions and activities .. great place .. we will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023