Massanutten Resort1822 Resort Drive
McGaheysville, VA 22840
(540) 289-9441
Looking for a four season resort that have something for everyone in the family? Look no further than Massanutten Resort. Located minutes from Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Valley, the resort boasts everything from skiing, golf, swimming, crafts, canoeing, and more! This resort has been a family favorite of mine for years. Except for Disney World I have never stayed at a resort that offered so many choices for every member of the family. Lets start with sports:
Winter Sports:During winter months the mountain is full of winter sports. A chair lift takes riders to the top and offers Skiing (downhill and cross country), snow tubing, and snowboarding in this 70 acre park. The ski lodge has all the amenities that you would find on a championship ski slope. Retail, rentals, lessons, and food are offered at this mountainside retreat.
Spring, Summer, and Fall Sports: Two golf courses and a driving range are offered as well as instruction and a pro shop. For the younger crowd a miniature golf course is also available. Canoe tours an
d horseback riding are also available.
Crafts and Activities: Candle making, jewelry making, Tye dying, soap making, and painting are only a few of the classes available during your stay. Cooking demonstrations, tastes of the lodge, magic shows, movie nights, poker, and bingo events are all offered weekly.
Kid Rec: The resort has a kid rec that includes two hour to half day activities for kids ages 4 and up. Girls night out, arts and crafts, water games, sports, and theme events are offered. My kids love it!
The above is only a small sampling of what is offered at the resort. Check out their website for up to date information. Part of the reason I love Massanutten is its affordability. Activity cards are available for $100 per adult and $50 per child. The card gives you either free or reduced activity prices (like water park passes for 50% off, many art and craft classes are free with the card). If you are staying for a week, the card is a must buy!
Accommodations range from hotel rooms to four bedroom timeshare units. My family usually stays at Woodstone Meadow which is located at the base of the mountain. The rooms have two bedrooms and can sleep six comfortably. The rooms also have kitchen facilities so you can pack food to save money! Usually a week trip for my family of four, with food and activities, runs $1000. A bargain compared to most resorts. Check with the Massanutten owners association for deals on week long rentals. Many owners rent their units and you can get some great deals on room rates if you are flexible. Currently we are staying at the resort from March 6-March 13 and our room rate for the entire stay is only $349!
*If this is your first time to a time share resort be warned! They will try to sell you a time share by asking you to go on a tour of the property. The staff at Massanutten are very nice and will respect your decision if you decline their offer for a tour. Other time shares are not so easily discouraged from a sale. An insider tip: if you do not want to go on a tour when staying at a time share resort simply tell them that you work for a time share, they will immediately leave you alone!
