The Palmer Summit, Massanutten Resort

The front of the house at dusk, with both deck levels lit.

We designed it for the people you travel with.

In short

The Palmer Summit is a six-bedroom home at Massanutten Four Seasons Resort in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, hosted by Laura and Michael. The front deck faces the ski slopes, a 3-minute drive away; out back is a private deck with a hot tub, a sauna and a fire table. Inside are a home theater, a game room and a dining room that seats 16.

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Six bedrooms, one table for sixteen and two decks facing the mountain, in a house we renovated top to bottom in 2025. Ski in the morning, a film in the theater after, and the sauna and hot tub to finish the night.

Room by room.

The ridge in summer, from the table on the front deck.

The length of the front deck, with the grill at the far end.

The front deck table under a blue sky, with the mountains beyond the rail.

The grill on the front deck, facing the mountain.

The front deck outside the primary suite, under the lights at evening.

The front deck's seating area at dusk, with the woods beyond the rail.

Two chairs on the deck at dusk, outside the living room doors.

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The deck that faces the slopes.

The ski runs are straight ahead, lit at night in winter.

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Two seating areas, a four-burner grill, and the dining room a door away.

The rear deck at dusk: fire table, cedar barrel sauna and hot tub under cafe lights.

The hot tub and the sauna on the rear deck, with the cafe lights on.

The six-person hot tub and the cedar barrel sauna at night.

The fire table lit on the rear deck, with the sauna behind.

Inside the cedar barrel sauna, with its two benches and heater.

Adirondack chairs and giant Jenga on the rear deck.

The rear deck at dusk: the table for eight, the fire table and the hot tub.

Oversized Connect 4 and giant Jenga on the rear deck, with the mountains beyond.

The JMU cornhole boards and bean bags, by the rear deck door.

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The rear deck at dusk: fire table, cedar barrel sauna and hot tub under cafe lights.

The rear deck, after dark.

More than 800 square feet under the trees: the hot tub, the cedar barrel sauna and the fire table, with cafe lights overhead and a table for eight.

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Giant Jenga, Connect 4 and cornhole for the afternoon.

The living room, open to the front deck.

The living room, looking through to the kitchen and the stairs.

The fireplace, lit, with the 65-inch TV above the mantel.

The living room corner: the sectional and the fireplace.

The leather sectional in the living room, with the front deck beyond the windows.

The swivel chairs in the living room, with the kitchen beyond.

Two swivel chairs at the living room window, with the front deck outside.

The record player on the console, under the ski-lift photograph.

A record on the turntable, on the living room console.

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Settle in by the fire.

A leather sectional at the fireplace, with the front deck beyond the windows.

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It opens to both decks, the kitchen and the dining room; a 65-inch TV, and a record player with a shelf of albums.

The dining room, one table for 16, beside the windows and the deck door.

The dining room from the kitchen end, under the brass chandelier.

The place settings and hurricane candles on the dining table.

The dining room chandelier, with the door to the deck beyond.

The kitchen: white cabinets, the island and the door to the rear deck.

The kitchen's double ovens, the island and the breakfast stools.

The kitchen island, open to the living room and the front deck.

The coffee and tea counter, with a French press and kettle.

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The dining room, one table for 16, beside the windows and the deck door.

One table for sixteen.

The dining room sits between the two decks, with the mountains in the windows and a brass chandelier over the table.

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The open kitchen is beside it: double ovens, white cabinetry and a long island.

Coffee and tea however you take them: drip, pod, French press or kettle.

The theater's leather recliners and bean bags, beneath the movie posters.

The theater from the back row: recliners, bean bags and the Now Showing sign.

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The theater's leather recliners and bean bags, beneath the movie posters.

The theater, lights down.

Leather recliners and bean bags in front of a 98-inch screen with surround sound.

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Your own streaming accounts work here and on the other TVs in the house.

The game room: billiards, poker and the arcade cabinets.

The game room from the poker table: billiards, arcade cabinets, foosball and the wet bar.

The arcade cabinets, Golden Tee and Ms. Pac-Man, in the game room.

The poker table for six, beneath the wall-mounted game boards.

The game boards mounted on the game room wall.

The wet bar counter and stools, with the foosball table behind.

The game room by daylight: the poker table and billiards under the windows.

The foosball table beneath three ski photographs in the game room.

The wet bar, with its shelves of glassware.

Glassware and cocktail books on the wet bar shelves.

Crystal decanters on the wet bar shelf, under the brass sconce.

A cocktail book open on the wet bar's stone counter.

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Billiards, poker and a wet bar.

The dark green room beside the theater, with a pool table under the windows and a poker table for six.

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Foosball, two arcade cabinets, and chess, checkers and backgammon on the wall. The wet bar has its own fridge, proper glassware and a shelf of cocktail books.

The bedrooms, floor by floor.

Two kings, five queens and two sets of bunks, with the same mattress on every bed, bunks included, and a sound machine in each room.

Main level

Primary suite

A king with its own door to the front deck, a desk and a walk-in closet. The bath has a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and two vanities.

1 king Sleeps 2 Ensuite with tub

Ground level

King bedroom

A king beneath a dark green ceiling, a few steps from the theater.

1 king Sleeps 2

Ground level

Queen bedroom

A queen with a desk under a pendant light, beside the game room.

1 queen Sleeps 2

Top floor

Two-queen room

Two queens with green headboards under the sloped ceiling.

2 queens Sleeps 4

Top floor

Ridge-view queens

Two queens with the ridge in the window.

2 queens Sleeps 4

Top floor

Ski bunk room

Four twin bunks under a ski-print ceiling, with bean bags and a TV.

Two sets of bunks Sleeps 4

The primary bath's two vanities, with the soaking tub beyond.

The walk-in shower in the primary bath, with a rain shower head.

The main-level full bath, near the rear deck, in green tile.

Four full baths, one soaking tub.

The primary bath has a freestanding tub, a walk-in shower and two vanities.

The house on three levels.

Ground level

theater, game room, wet bar, two bedrooms and a full bath.

Main level

open living room, the dining room, two decks, a full bath and the primary suite.

Top floor

two rooms with two queens each, the ski bunk room and a full bath.

The mountain in every season.

The house from above, ringed by trees, with both decks lit for evening.

Fall

The ridge in color

Shenandoah National Park is 22 minutes away, and the trees around the house turn too.

The ski runs lit at night, seen from the front deck.

Winter

Three minutes to the lifts, then the sauna

Lit runs at night from the front deck, and the hot tub after.

Summer

Dinner on the deck

The water park and the Ridge Trail are five minutes away; the grill and the long table are on the front deck.

The house in photos.

In the order we'd walk you through. Tap any photo to enlarge.

The Palmer Summit: the rear deck, the ridge view, the theater and the game room.
The dining room, one table for 16, beside the windows and the deck door.
The living room, open to the front deck.
The theater's leather recliners and bean bags, beneath the movie posters.
The game room: billiards, poker and the arcade cabinets.
The ski runs lit at night, seen from the front deck.
The rear deck at dusk: fire table, cedar barrel sauna and hot tub under cafe lights.
The hot tub and the sauna on the rear deck, with the cafe lights on.
The ridge in summer, from the table on the front deck.
The theater, beside the game room.
The front of the house at dusk, with both deck levels lit.
The primary suite, with its own door to the front deck.
The primary bath: soaking tub, walk-in shower, two vanities.
The game room from the poker table: billiards, arcade cabinets, foosball and the wet bar.
The dining table, set with candles and glassware, the mountain through the window.
The living room, looking through to the kitchen and the stairs.
The living room sofa, the fireplace and the stairs to the top floor.
The kitchen island, open to the living room and the front deck.
The kitchen: white cabinets, the island and the door to the rear deck.
The coffee and tea counter, with a French press and kettle.
A box of teas by the kettle.
The house from above, ringed by trees, with both decks lit for evening.
The front deck outside the primary suite, under the lights at evening.
The rear deck at dusk: the table for eight, the fire table and the hot tub.
Ground level: theater, game room, wet bar, two bedrooms and a full bath.
Main level: open living room, the dining room, two decks, a full bath and the primary suite.
Top floor: two rooms with two queens each, the ski bunk room and a full bath.
The ground-level king, beneath a dark green ceiling.
The top-floor two-queen room, with green headboards under the sloped ceiling.
The top-floor two-queen room with the ridge view, in deep red.
The ski bunk room: four twins in two bunks, under a ski-print ceiling.
The ground-level queen, with a desk under the pendant light.
The kitchen's double ovens, the island and the breakfast stools.
The kitchen sink, in gold hardware.
The game room by daylight: the poker table and billiards under the windows.
The arcade cabinets, Golden Tee and Ms. Pac-Man, in the game room.
The billiards table, the cue racks and the arcade cabinets.
The poker table for six, beneath the wall-mounted game boards.
The game boards mounted on the game room wall.
The wet bar counter and stools, with the foosball table behind.
The wet bar, with its shelves of glassware.
Glassware and cocktail books on the wet bar shelves.
Crystal decanters on the wet bar shelf, under the brass sconce.
A cocktail book open on the wet bar's stone counter.
The foosball table beneath three ski photographs in the game room.
The billiards table from the end, with cue racks and a ski print.
The poker table and the wall-mounted game boards, by the game room windows.
The primary bath's two vanities, with the soaking tub beyond.
The two vanities in the primary bath, with the shower in the mirror.
The walk-in shower in the primary bath, with a rain shower head.
The main-level full bath, near the rear deck, in green tile.
The ground-level full bath, with a tub and shower.
The top-floor full bath, with a green vanity under the eaves.
The record player on the console, under the ski-lift photograph.
The living room corner: the sectional and the fireplace.
The leather sectional in the living room, with the front deck beyond the windows.
The fireplace, lit, with the 65-inch TV above the mantel.
Afternoon light in the living room.
The swivel chairs in the living room, with the kitchen beyond.
Two swivel chairs at the living room window, with the front deck outside.
The record player on the console, beside the dining room.
A record on the turntable, on the living room console.
The dining room from the kitchen end, under the brass chandelier.
The place settings and hurricane candles on the dining table.
The dining room chandelier, with the door to the deck beyond.
The king bed in the primary suite, with the window at its side.
The primary suite's workspace, TV and French doors to the front deck.
The ground-level king, with framed patent prints above the bed.
A queen bed in the top-floor two-queen room, with a reading lamp.
The top-floor two-queen room, with leather benches at the foot of each bed.
The top-floor two-queen room with the ridge view, seen from the doorway.
The ski bunk room, with four twin bunks and the window between.
A top bunk in the ski bunk room, under the vintage snowshoes.
Bean bags beside the bunks in the ski bunk room.
The bunk room's TV, across from the bunks.
Board games and picture books in the ski bunk room cabinet.
The ground-level queen from the foot of the bed, desk and shelves beyond.
The front deck's seating area at dusk, with the woods beyond the rail.
The grill on the front deck, facing the mountain.
The length of the front deck, with the grill at the far end.
The front deck table under a blue sky, with the mountains beyond the rail.
Two chairs on the deck at dusk, outside the living room doors.
The six-person hot tub and the cedar barrel sauna at night.
The fire table lit on the rear deck, with the sauna behind.
Inside the cedar barrel sauna, with its two benches and heater.
Adirondack chairs and giant Jenga on the rear deck.
The theater from the back row: recliners, bean bags and the Now Showing sign.
Oversized Connect 4 and giant Jenga on the rear deck, with the mountains beyond.
Level 2 EV charging (J1772) in the driveway.
The JMU cornhole boards and bean bags, by the rear deck door.
The high chair, pack and play and baby gate.
The washer and dryer, on the lower level.
Skiing, snow tubing and the adventure park, three minutes from the house.
A map of the resort: hiking, the water park, golf and the fishing pond.
Beyond the resort: JMU and Harrisonburg at 25 minutes, Shenandoah National Park at 22, and Luray Caverns.
Four views of the house: hot tub, front deck, game room and theater.

Everything in the house.

Home theater with a 98-inch screen
Game room with billiards and arcade games
Wet bar
Hot tub
Cedar barrel sauna
Fire table on the rear deck
Ski-slope views from the front deck
The dining room
Level 2 EV charger

Things to know.

House rules

Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Guests: Up to 16
Pets: No pets
Parties: No parties or events. Family and friend gatherings are welcome.
Smoking: Smoke-free home
Quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM

Cancellation policy

More than 60 days before check-in: 95% refund.
31 to 60 days before check-in: 45% refund.
30 days or less before check-in: no refund.
Refunds go back to the original form of payment.
The 5% covers card and platform fees.

Good to know

Minimum nights: 2 nights; most weekends 3. The calendar shows the minimum for each date.
Cleaning fee: Included in the price
Fireplace: In the living room
Parking: 5 to 7 cars
EV charging: ChargePoint Level 2, J1772 connector

Choose your dates

The Palmer Summit

Check-in dateCheck-out date

Guests2 adults

AdultsAges 18 and up

ChildrenAges 2 to 17

Up to 16 guests, adults and children together; infants under 2 do not count.

Always at least 10% less than the lower of Airbnb or Vrbo for the same dates.

Good to knowCheck-in 4 PM, check-out 10 AM, up to 16 guests, no pets

Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Guests: Up to 16
Pets: No pets
Parties: No parties or events. Family and friend gatherings are welcome.
Smoking: Smoke-free home
Quiet hours: 10 PM to 7 AM
Minimum nights: 2 nights; most weekends 3. The calendar shows the minimum for each date.
Cleaning fee: Included in the price
Cancellation: More than 60 days before check-in: 95% refund. 31 to 60 days before check-in: 45% refund. 30 days or less before check-in: no refund. Refunds go back to the original form of payment. The 5% covers card and platform fees.

Payment is completed securely with Hostfully, our booking system, and the total there matches the one shown here.

Ask a questionAbout your dates or the house. We reply by email.

We hope you fill the table and stay up for one more movie. Laura and Michael

Questions guests ask

How many guests can stay at The Palmer Summit?

Up to 16 guests. Infants under 2 do not count toward the 16.

How many bedrooms and beds are there?

Six bedrooms and 11 beds: two kings, five queens and two sets of bunks.

How far is it to the ski slopes?

A three-minute drive. The water park is five minutes and James Madison University 25.

Is there a fireplace?

Yes, in the living room, with the 65-inch TV above it.

Can everyone eat together?

Yes. The dining room seats 16 at one table, with the mountains in the windows.

Can we bring our dog?

No. The Palmer Summit is a pet-free and smoke-free home.

Can we host a party?

No. The house is set up for family and friend gatherings, not parties or events. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM.

Is there EV charging?

Yes. A ChargePoint Level 2 charger with a J1772 connector. Some cars need an adapter.

How many cars can we park?

Room for five to seven cars.

Do you have baby gear?

Yes. We keep a pack and play, a baby gate and a high chair at the house.

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 4 PM and check-out is by 10 AM. Entry is self check-in with a smart lock.

The Palmer Summit

We designed it for the people you travel with.

Room by room.

The deck that faces the slopes.

The rear deck, after dark.

Settle in by the fire.

One table for sixteen.

The theater, lights down.

Billiards, poker and a wet bar.

The bedrooms, floor by floor.

Primary suite

King bedroom

Queen bedroom

Two-queen room

Ridge-view queens

Ski bunk room

Four full baths, one soaking tub.

The house on three levels.

theater, game room, wet bar, two bedrooms and a full bath.

open living room, the dining room, two decks, a full bath and the primary suite.

two rooms with two queens each, the ski bunk room and a full bath.

Reach the lifts in three minutes.

The mountain in every season.

The ridge in color

Three minutes to the lifts, then the sauna

Dinner on the deck

The house in photos.

Everything in the house.

Things to know.

House rules

Cancellation policy

Good to know

Choose your dates

The Palmer Summit

Questions guests ask