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2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large livingroom & kitchenette
Our home is in a quiet & family-friendly neighborhood. The place is cozy, clean, & sanitized. Guests have a private entrance to a whole floor with 2 bedrooms, private bathroom, living room, small kitchenette and a study area. We live upstairs. Guests have excellent internet connection. Close to highway 81, JMU, Sentara RMH hospital. We are 20 miles to the National Park, and close to several restaurants. Ideal for short-term stays. There is a dedicated parking spot and tandem parking is possible.

Restful Hilltop Apartment: No cleaning fees!
Our place is close to Family-friendly activities, art and culture, restaurants and dining, the mountains with scenic views and stimulating hiking trails, caverns and caves, the Shenandoah River, historical centers, parks. You’ll love our place because of the friendly people, the backyard with ponds and patios, the quiet neighborhood, the comfortable beds, the close proximity to town, and hilltop views. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers and families (with kids).

Spacious Modern Studio, Walk to Downtown + JMU
Enjoy the privacy of a spacious, renovated studio with a super-convenient location. Dozens of independent restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, live music, parks, Forbes Center, Bridgeforth Stadium, Hotel Madison, and boutique shopping are within walking distance. It's also the perfect home base for enjoying endless outdoor recreation opportunities, Shenandoah National Park, road/mtn biking, hiking, motorcycle rides, skiing, vineyards, agrotourism, history, and the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

Peaceful & Walkable Downtown Home | Valley Hearth
Come make yourself at home at the Valley Hearth! This thoughtfully designed 1911 Craftsman home sits just 4 blocks from downtown Harrisonburg, the outdoor adventure capital of the Shenandoah Valley. Whether you’re looking for a cozy staycation you’ll never want to leave or a walkable home base for downtown excursions, this is the perfect spot. Home Highlights 🏫 1 mile to JMU 🚗 1 mile from I-81 ☕️ 3 blocks to coffee 🍲 5 blocks to food ⛷️25 mins to Massanutten Resort 🌄 30 mins to Shenandoah

Spacious and bright 1 bedroom apartment near EMU
Spacious, one bedroom, walk-out basement apt on the lower level of our home. Private entrance and driveway. Located in the quiet Park View neighborhood north of Eastern Mennonite University, this apt. is also just a few miles from JMU, a 15 minute drive to Bridgewater College, and a 30 minute drive to Shenandoah National Park. It features an open living/dining/kitchen (stocked with essentials), large bedroom, and full bath with washer and dryer. Guest use of the covered patio is encouraged.

Hideaway Studio on Ashtree Lane
This renovated historic carriage house is 2 blocks from Harrisonburg’s vibrant downtown. The space is light and airy with gabled ceilings and sky-lights that open. It is located on a leafy residential back-alley, with private entrance and off-street parking. JMU’s bluestone campus is a 10 minute walk away. We’ve set-up this space for a range of guests: from JMU parents visiting their children to people traveling for business who are seeking a more textured experience with home comforts.

Summit Escape - Private deck, valley view
Escape to your private hilltop retreat and marvel at a view that stretches for miles across the Shenandoah Valley to the distant Allegheny Mountains. This is a place to truly unwind and reconnect. Imagine sipping freshly brewed local coffee from a hammock chair on your private deck as the sun rises, or watching a dramatic sunset paint the sky from a comfortable recliner. Our goal is to provide a carefree and comfortable escape, and this breathtaking scenery is just the beginning.

Close, Spacious, Fully Furnished, Breakfast
Treat yourself to this fully furnished, spacious, clean and quiet apartment with breakfast items provided to start your day. Just 3 miles from Rt 81 and close to JMU, EMU, easy access to Shenandoah National Park, Massanutten Resort, Sentara Medical Center & shopping. Relax and refresh in a home-like atmosphere with a living room, well-stocked kitchen, study area, laundry, bedroom with a walk-in closet, and many amenities. Your comfort is our concern.

Private suite close to JMU quiet neighborhood
Completely private guest suite in the highly sought after Belmont neighborhood. 3 miles from JMU. 25 minutes from Massanutten. Beautiful sunroom, king size bed, WiFi, flat screen TV with cable, Netflix, and Amazon prime. Complimentary Starbucks coffee. Off street parking for up to 2 cars, and more free parking on the street. Perfect for a weekend getaway or business travelers. Twin bed available for additional guest.

2 min to JMU - Downtown - Walkable - King Bed
Featuring a king bed and kitchenette, it’s hard to beat the location: - Walkable to downtown - 2 blocks from Magpie Diner - 2 min drive to JMU - 3 min walk to Sagebird, Rootstock Wine Bar & Chop House - 35 min to Skyline Drive entrance - PLEASE NOTE: *NO TV* - STREET NOISE CAN BE HEARD due to the central location - This is an apartment above an owner occupied home - There are two sets of stairs to access the property

Lavender Suite Close to JMU
Look no further for a convenient and cozy place to stay on your next trip to Harrisonburg. Features include a private entrance, spacious bedroom with queen sleigh bed, dinette, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in rain shower. Your suite is attached to our family home in a wooded cul-de-sac neighborhood, just minutes from JMU, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, and a short drive to the Shenandoah National Park.

Urban Oasis - Studio in a tranquil wooded setting
Breakaway from the hustle and bustle to a front porch just waiting for you. The private suite has its own entrance with self-check-in via a keypad. The wooded setting is a quiet retreat that will make you feel as if you are further away than what you are. The covered front porch is perfect for sitting on the swinging daybed to read, surf the web, nap, or just soak in the surroundings and let the day go by.
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Condo rentals with Wi-Fi

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Massanutten Woodstone 2-BR, 2 Bath

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Luxury Retreat at Massanutten Resort

2bed/2Bath at Massanutten

The Summit at Massanutten 2br suite, Saturday chec

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Family-friendly house rentals

Home on Mole Hill - A Quiet Getaway

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Peaceful Cottage Near Slopes, Water Park + Lodge

Top 1% ~ Fireside Ski Retreat w/ 2 King Suites

HOT TUB, WIFI, Near Buc-ee’s, I81, yet secluded!

The Washhouse

Townhouse in Harrisonburg

Country Oasis. No Cleaning Fees. Xfinity Internet.
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Massanutten Cozy Apartment with Hot Tub & Jacuzzi

Relax and restore at Mockingbird spa and retreat

A Place to Rest

Historic District Apartment with Modern Amenities

Entire 1st Floor of 2 Story Home!

Boxcar Studio at The Depot - Shenandoah

Pet-Friendly Shenandoah Mountain Retreat

Shenandoah Valley apartment with view
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The Laurel Hill Treehouse

Hilltop Apartment at GlenDor Farm

Renovated 1 bedroom guesthouse

2 BR private rental, quiet with garden views

Mountain views, King bed ski in/ski out

The house

Cozy Cabin in Massanutten Resort, Private Yard
Destinations to explore
- Shenandoah National Park
- Luray Caverns
- Bryce Resort
- Early Mountain Winery
- Downtown Mall
- James Monroe's Highland
- Frontier Culture Museum
- Prince Michel Winery
- Blenheim Vineyards
- Wintergreen Resort
- Shenandoah Caverns
- Cardinal Point Winery
- Glass House Winery
- Devils Backbone Brewing Co Basecamp
- University of Virginia
- Monticello
- John Paul Jones Arena
- Shenandoah River Outfitters
- White Lotus Eco Spa Retreat
- The Rotunda
- Grand Caverns
- Cooter's Place
- IX Art Park
- James Madison's Montpelier




