Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees!
Basye, Shenandoah County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees! Moonstone Cottage is one of the coziest, most unique homes at Bryce Resort. Perched on a pedestal in the woods, Moonstone Cottage hovers in the trees. This comfortable home is located in a quiet corner of Bryce Resort, near the small town of Basye. This area has no through-traffic and very little light pollution - perfect for quiet walks along the primi...
Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees! Moonstone Cottage is one of the coziest, most unique homes at Bryce Resort. Perched on a pedestal in the woods, Moonstone Cottage hovers in the trees. This comfortable home is located in a quiet corner of Bryce Resort, near the small town of Basye. This area has no through-traffic and very little light pollution - perfect for quiet walks along the primitive roads or deep into the surrounding wood, and slack-jawed stargazing. It's is 2.5 miles to Bryce Resort's main lodge, golf pro-shop, ski/bike lifts, and restaurant & bar, but much closer to the Basye Community Store, Smiley's Ice Cream & mini-golf, Rhouse restaurant (reservations required), Pale Fire Brewing, and Burn Barrel Tavern.FEATURES & AMENITIES:Moonstone Cottage is a two bedroom (one bedroom is a loft), one bathroom, home that's accessible by eight steps down from at the driveway. Its has two decks, one each on the main and basement levels. The main level deck conveniently hosts a gas grill just steps away from the kitchen and living room. Or enjoy the fire pit just steps up away from the main deck.This unit has a traditional kitchen and eat-in dining area that seats four adjacent to the living room. The living room features a wood burning fireplace, new furnishings, a Smart TV, and a sweeping vaulted ceiling up to the loft level. A super-cool spiral staircase connects all three levels of the Cottage. The main-level bedroom includes a queen bed and convenient access to the downstairs full bathroom, which also contains a full-size washer & dryer in the linen closet. The loft bedroom includes a queen bed with vaulted ceilings. This home comfortably accommodates four.Please review the listing photos carefully. This home is clean, well maintained, with mountain/rustic charm blended with modern amenities. It's the perfect weekend hideaway for couples, small friend groups and small families.The kitchen includes basic cookware, tableware, appliances, and a basket-style drip coffee maker (filters provided, but please bring your favorite grind). The Cottage is also supplied with bedding (pillows, bedspreads, blankets), fresh bed linens, one towel set per max occupants, one travel-size bar soap per max occupants, two rolls toilet paper per bathroom, two dishwasher tabs, three kitchen trash bags, one bath trash bag, one paper towel roll, one kitchen dish towel, one travel-size dish soap, one scrubby pad, and two laundry pods. We encourage guests who stay several nights, or who are heavy users of consumable supplies, to bring extra supplies or purchase them at the local Basye Community Store. Firewood is provided from late fall through early spring stackedThe high-speed 50mbps WiFi internet is sufficient for working, streaming, and limited gaming. OTHER NOTABLES:Pets are permitted for a $100 fee per pet, per stay (maximum two).This is a Self-Check-In unit. You'll receive check-in instructions via email seven days prior to arrival (or immediately if booking within seven days) that include the property's address, driving directions, a unique Key Code, and other important information.Guests have unlimited access to the Bryce Mountain Escapes pool at our check-in office (2565 Orkney Grade). See pictures of our pool in the unit listing. It's open 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.Quiet hours after 10:00 pm are strongly enforced by the local security and police.MOUNTAIN & VALLEY FUN:Bryce Resort offers many activities and features throughout the year, including snow skiing/boarding, snow tubing, golf, Lake Laura swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, paddle boating, and kayaking, and a thrill-filled lift-accessed mountain bike park. Please visit Bryce Resort's website for more information, seasonality, and pricing. Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts.Bryce Resort is also the perfect launch point for many other adventures in the northern Shenandoah Valley, including hiking, fishing, hot air ballooning, visiting wineries & breweries, exploring caverns, antiquing, enjoying the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival on summer Saturdays in nearby Orkney Springs, and so much more.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Fireplace
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Golf
Entertainment
- Television
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Mountain
- Rural
- Resort
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Paddle boating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Ice skating
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Winery tours
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Pet-friendly
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Basye
Located in Basye, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Lost River State Park, while American Celebration on Parade and Edinburg Mill Museum are cultural highlights. Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift and Verity Blue, Fine Home and Garden are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Nearby locations
- Bryce Ski Resort 7 min drive
- Shenandoah Caverns 26 min drive
- Lost River 45 min drive
- Luray Caverns 47 min drive
- Lost River State Park 47 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Copper Kettle 8 min drive
- Smileys Kustard 18 min walk
- Freed's Biscuit Company 18 min walk
- Kismet Country Diner 13 min walk
- N & S Family Restaurant 41 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Moonstone Cottage - Perched in the trees! located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from George Washington National Forest and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bryce Ski Resort. Cave Ridge Vineyard and Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift are also within 12 miles (20 km).