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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

Downtown Hburg/JMU 5 min drive/Walkable/King bed
For travelers looking for a boutique experience, who value quality, beauty and coziness. We care about your stay. Featuring a king bed and kitchenette, it’s hard to beat the location: - 2 min drive to JMU - Walkable to downtown - 2 blocks from Magpie Diner - 3 min walk to Sagebird, Rootstock Wine & Chop House - 35 min to Skyline Drive - PLEASE NOTE: *NO TV* - STREET NOISE CAN BE HEARD - This is an apartment above an owner occupied home - There are two sets of stairs to access the property

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.

Shenandoah Stargazer with Sauna
Stargazer is the perfect place to get away from it all! The stillness and serenity of being nestled in a bird and wildlife sanctuary is so good for your soul. Watch the sunrise from a hanging basket chair at 2700 feet of elevation, or wait for moonrise and toast spectacular star views! Relax in the sauna after a day filled with hiking and an al fresco meal on the deck. Roast s’mores at the deck fire table or over the side yard fire pit. There's magic in the air at this mountaintop retreat!

Spacious and bright 1 bedroom apartment near EMU
Spacious, 1 BR, 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, and 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. *no cleaning fee!

Steps from JMU Stadium & easy walk to Downtown
... ahhh... now you're home: Conveniently rendezvous in comfort with family/friends just steps from JMU Stadium & Quad + easy walk to Hburg's Court Square & downtown restaurants. This home offers an Impossibly Perfect location, spacious bedrooms (Beds are dressed in buttery soft Cozy Earth Bamboo sheets), lovely indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, fully equipped kitchen, home office, & backyard retreat. Free private/off street parking for up to 2 vehicles and 2 on street parking spaces.

Prime location, cozy queen suite
We are centrally-located between downtown and JMU in a quiet residential neighborhood, five minutes off of I81 Exit 245. Five minutes to; top rated restaurants, breweries & shopping downtown, JMU's Quad & Forbes Performing Arts Center. Six minutes to Bridgeforth Stadium, mere steps to JMU's athletic fields at Veterans Memorial Park & one block from Hillandale Park. Private entrance, efficiency suite with convenient self check in. The perfect homebase for exploring the Shenandoah Valley!

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.

Spacious Historic Studio | Downtown | 65in TV
Discover downtown Harrisonburg from this unique, renovated 1800s Carriage House studio. Perfect for 2-3 guests, this bright space features a king bed, kitchenette, and a 65" Smart TV. Enjoy a private entrance and free parking, just a 5-minute walk from Main Street's dining, breweries, and JMU's campus. Your ideal base for city exploration or a cozy retreat. *This unit is pet-friendly, but you MUST have your furry friend listed on your reservation*

FarmCottage: Hot Tub Sauna Massage ShenandoahViews
Welcome to the Cottage at Dices Spring Farm. This gem is nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. You will love the weather-sheltered hot tub building, relaxing greenhouse garden massage space and personal finely crafted sauna with a Sweden built cold shower dump bucket A custom bathroom double-headed shower, and reading nook in the loft are favorites to unwind and disconnect. Minutes away from JMU, Buc-ee's, Valley Pike Market & Vineyards.

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.

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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Apartment rentals with wifi

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Family-friendly house rentals

The Swaying Oasis: near JMU & Massanuten.

Farm Cottage w. Blue Ridge views 20 mins from SNP

Hillside Vista

The Homeplace - Private House with Backyard

Townhouse in Harrisonburg

Secluded Architected Panoramic Mountain House

School House | Views | Hot Tub | Firepit | EV Chgr

Rolling Hills Hideaway! Massive Game RM! Best BNB!
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Massanutten Cozy Condo-Hot Tub&Jacuzzi, EV Charger

A Place to Rest

Charming Quiet Spacious Well Furnished Closeby Apt

Lewis Creek Loft

Entire 1st Floor of 2 Story Home!

Shenandoah Valley apartment with view

Urban Cowboy Suite: Private Workspace, Walkable

Big views! - The Loft at Wildwood
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Elkton Dairy Barn near Shenandoah National Park

CloudPointe Retreat

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Sweet Home
Destinations to explore
- Shenandoah National Park
- Luray Caverns
- Bryce Resort
- Early Mountain Winery
- University of Virginia
- Downtown Mall
- Wintergreen Resort
- Devils Backbone Brewing Co Basecamp
- Glass House Winery
- Blenheim Vineyards
- Prince Michel Winery
- Cardinal Point Winery
- The Rotunda
- Shenandoah River Outfitters
- Monticello
- James Monroe's Highland
- Frontier Culture Museum
- John Paul Jones Arena
- Grand Caverns
- White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard
- Shenandoah Caverns
- IX Art Park
- The Plunge Snow Tubing Park
- Massanutten Indoor WaterPark





