"We highly recommend for anyone seeking a serene escape!" -Robert
✔Inside resort gates, minutes to skiing, snow tubing, hiking, water park, NEW mountain coaster (coming soon!), golf, spa & more!
✔Free outdoor pool access (seasonal)
✔20 minutes to Shenandoah National Park
✔25 minutes to Harrisonburg & JMU
✔4 bedrooms (2 King suites, 2 Queens, Queen & Twin) & 3.5 bathrooms, sleeps 11 with NO sofa beds and NO bunks!
✔Modern & spacious recently built home
✔Deck with gas fire pit & grill
✔Roku TVs in every bedroom
✔Owner-managed home: we take pride in hosting your stay!
Book your stay at the Babbling Brook Retreat today!
Pets are not permitted due to family allergies.
Our Spaces:
✔ Bedroom 1 ★The Forest King Suite★
1st floor, King bed, ensuite bathroom, double vanity, shower/tub combination, luggage bench, Roku smart TV, ceiling fan, room-darkening curtains and chair.
✔ Bedroom 2 ★The Teal King Suite★
2nd floor, King bed, luxury ensuite bathroom, double vanity, walk-in shower, closet with luggage racks, workstation, Roku smart TV, ceiling fan, loveseat, room-darkening curtains and travel crib (pack-n-play style).
✔ Bedroom 3 ★The Arches Queens Room★
2nd floor, 2 queen beds, compact workstation/vanity, Roku smart TV, ceiling fan and room-darkening curtains, closet with luggage racks
✔ Bedroom 4 ★The Retro Queen/Twin Room★
2nd floor, 1 queen bed & 1 twin bed, kid-friendly games & toys, 55" Roku smart TV, Nugget-style play couch, closet with luggage racks, ceiling fan and room-darkening curtains
✔ Upstairs Hall Bath: Upstairs hall bath with vanity, combination tub/shower and private toilet closet.
✔ Upstairs Laundry Room & Linen Closet: Available for your use during your stay with top-load washer, dryer, iron/ironing board, steamer and free & clear laundry pods.
✔ Half Bathroom: 1st floor half bathroom
✔ Kitchen: Our fully-equipped open-concept kitchen with island seating includes all the basics plus a 12-cup coffee maker with whole-bean coffee and grinder, Keurig coffee maker, french press, pour-over/Chemex coffee maker, electric kettle, assorted tea bags, creamers & sugars, toaster, cocktail shaker, muddler, pourers, bottle openers, pots & pans, slow cooker/crockpot, knife block, cutting boards, cooking utensils, measuring cups & spoons, mixing bowls, colanders, serving platters & bowls, blender, hand mixer, baking trays & dishes, vegetable peeler, potato masher, ice cream scoop, can opener, cooking oil, spices, etc. High-chair/booster seat in the hall closet.
✔ Entry: Drop off your jackets and shoes at the entry bench and hooks.
✔ Living & Dining: The spacious great room features lots of seating, a gas fireplace and Roku smart TV. The dining table offers seating for 8-10 plus kitchen island seating for 3. There is a high chair/booster chair in the utility closet and games/puzzles in the cabinet.
✔ Front Porch & Lawn: The front porch features rocking Adirondack chairs. Plus our rare-in-Massanutten front lawn for lawn games and snow sledding. We provide Cornhole/Bean Bag Toss in the utility closet.
✔ Back Deck: With serene wooded view, the back deck offers a comfortable seating area with a gas fire pit. The propane grill and grill tools are available for you. Please scrape the grill after each use to deter wildlife.
✔ And More: Babbling Brook Retreat offers amenities for a relaxing stay including Wi-Fi, Roku TVs (BYOL - Bring Your Own Logins), central heating/cooling via smart thermostat, linens/towels, coffee, dishwasher pods, washer/dryer with free & clear pods, iron/ironing board, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and contactless check-in.
★ For Families: We know what traveling with children is like so we have provided a few items including a travel crib (pack-and-play style, in upstairs king bedroom), high chair (in downstairs hall closet), step stools, two bathtubs, room-darkening curtains in all rooms, washer and dryer with free & clear pods, and some of our favorite toys and games in upstairs bedroom which offers kids of all ages another space to hang out. The house is child-friendly but not childproof. Guests are responsible for the safety of their children at all times.
★ Massanutten Resort offers tons of activities for everyone, including the Spa, indoor/outdoor WaterPark (a family favorite!), two golf courses, mini golf, indoor virtual golf, wine tasting, art, music and cooking lessons, horseback riding, street curling, pickleball & tennis courts and Escape Rooms. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and ice skating. Summer activities include tubing, mountain biking, tennis courts, go karts, bumper cars, zip lines and climbing wall.
★ Smart Keypad Deadbolt: One day prior to check in, guests will receive a unique code to the front door which activates at check in and deactivates at check out. Guests have access to the entire home except for one owner's closet.
★ Driving Access: All streets to the house are paved and the gravel driveway is short. The home is in the lower hills of Massanutten Mountain with some steep roadways. If snow or ice is in the forecast, consider bringing a vehicle with AWD or winter tires.
★ Parking: There is parking available for up to three vehicles: two next to each other in the gravel driveway and one on the gravel shoulder. Though we do have a motion-activated floodlight, the driveway can be difficult to see at night or during/after weather events, so please pull in and out of the driveway carefully and watch out for the utility boxes! The HOA requires that all four tires remain off of the asphalt pavement. There is a sloped walkway approximately 50 feet long from the parking area to the front porch. Overflow parking is available at Hopkins Park - the first left-turn after entering at the Massanutten gate.
★ Wildlife: Our home is in the woods and so it is surrounded by a variety of wildlife including possible bear. With this in mind, guests must not leave food outside to prevent pests. Please clean the grill after use and do not leave any food outside. While pest control does service the home, being in the woods means bugs still get inside on occasion. We provide a broom and dustpan, as sweeping up can help deter bugs.
★ Cell Service: There is typically reliable cell service at the home and in the Massanutten resort area. Depending on how you travel to our home, you may lose cell service on your way or during some of your adventures in the surrounding areas. The home is equipped with high-speed wifi.
★ Free Community Pool Access: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, we provide a pool pass (in the kitchen drawer) which gives guests *FREE* access to the shared outdoor Stonewall Terrace Pool! Bring the pool pass with you and return to the drawer when not in use. Please note that the pool may be closed on weekdays in late May/early June and mid/late August.
★ Trash: Due to bear risk, we do not have outdoor trash cans. Our cleaners take the trash after each guest; however, guests staying longer than 2-3 days should drop off excess trash at community dumpsters during their stay.
★ House & Community Rules: Please note the following house and community rules which allow us to provide a high-quality experience to all of our guests: Guests will respect the check-in and check-out times to allow for timely cleaning services. Minimum $50 per half hour charge applies for guests who overstay. Guests will respect the home and follow check-out instructions. Guests will notify the host of any issues (cleanliness, damaged items etc.) within 12 hours of checking in. No parties or large gatherings allowed. Additional guests or visitors must be approved. Guests will keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am. Neighbors will call security if noise levels are high. Minimum $100 fee applies if security is called. No illegal substances or activities permitted. No smoking anywhere on the property. No vaping inside the home. Vaping is permitted outside only. Pets are not permitted. Guests who bring pets to the property will be asked to leave without refund and fined for any damage plus minimum $200 for additional cleaning. Guests will clean the gas grill after each use to keep animals away. Guests are responsible for the safety of their children at all times. Guests will return the Stonewall Terrace Pool Pass to the drawer. There is an $90 replacement fee if lost. Must be 25 years or older to book. No third-party bookings. No more than 4 unrelated persons per HOA policies. Per our homeowners association, we are required to post the following rules publicly on our listing. Quiet Hours 10 PM - 7 AM. Keep noise indoors during these hours. No excessive noise at any time. Keep all tires off the road. Don't block fire hydrants or park in front of another property, Park only in designated areas or overflow parking at Hopkins Park. No buses, campers, or RVs at homes or on roads. High wildfire risk area. No open or unattended fires. No firepit use 10 AM - 7 PM. Firepits and grills may be restricted during local emergency conditions; check electronic sign at community entrance for updates. No open alcohol containers on roads or in common areas. Pets are not permitted at this property; however, note that all pets in the community must be leashed and cleaned up after. Do not place garbage/trash outside including screened-in porches, decks or carports. Trash attracts wildlife which could endanger you and damage the property. For excess trash, dumpsters are located at 4007 Peak Drive.
★ A Note on Fees: There are a couple of fees included in each booking. The "Service Fee" is charged by Vrbo. The "Host Fee" is Vrbo's name for the cleaning fee that we charge on a per-booking basis.
★ Check-Out Instructions: (1) Bag trash (bags provided). (2) Fill & start dishwasher. (3) Lock up. That's it!