Gather your family and friends at The Winegard Farmhouse—a beautifully restored 1922 modern farmhouse in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Just minutes from Shenandoah National Park, Massanutten Resort, river access, wineries, and hiking trails, this huge retreat was designed for unforgettable group getaways. With 7 bedrooms, 5 king beds, two fully equipped kitchens, a hot tub, fire pit, fenced yard, and space for up to 16 guests, you get the comfort of a luxury retreat without resort pricing. The space Why Guests LOVE WINEGARD FARMHOUSE • Perfect for multi-family trips, reunions, wedding guests, and JMU visits • Two full kitchens make group meals easy and flexible • Multiple private suites give everyone space to unwind • Exceptionally clean, spacious, and dog-friendly (as guests consistently note) • Central location: 10 minutes to Shenandoah National Park, 10 minutes to Massanutten Designed for GROUPS FAMILIES & TEAMS This home is intentionally laid out for togetherness and privacy: • 7 bedrooms | 5 King, 3 Queen beds (no bunks) • 4.5 bathrooms with modern finishes • 4 potential suite-style sleeping zones for multiple families • Two living areas with 65” TVs for separate hangout spaces • Dedicated workspace with monitors for remote work Whether you’re traveling with extended family, multiple couples or co-workers, everyone has room to spread out. Two Kitchens = Stress-Free Stays Enjoy the RARE CONVENIENCE OF; • 2 fully stocked kitchens with stainless appliances • 2 coffee bars for slow mornings • 2 refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry rooms • Large dining + outdoor seating for group meals Cook together, or split responsibilities across both levels. OUTDOOR LIVING • Hot tub pavilion with mountain sunset views • Fire pit for evening gatherings • Blackstone grill + second BBQ grill • Three outdoor dining areas - ALL FENNCED IN • Fully fenced yard and deck (ideal for kids and dogs) Start your day with coffee on the porch and end it under the stars. PET-FRIENDLY PERKS • Up to 3 dogs welcome (fee applies) • Built-in dog crates inside the home • Fully fenced outdoor space for safe play LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS You’re perfectly positioned for both adventure and relaxation: • Shenandoah National Park (Swift Run Gap): 10 minutes • Massanutten Resort (skiing, waterpark, biking): 10 minutes • South Fork Shenandoah River access: 5 minutes (tubes provided) • JMU: 25 minutes • Luray Caverns, wineries, breweries: 15–25 minutes NEARBY EXPERIENCES • Hiking: Old Rag, Dark Hollow Falls, Bearfence Mountain • Luray and Weyers Caverns • River tubing, kayaking, and canoeing • Winery weekends and brewery hopping • Ski trips and water park days • Wedding venues within 20 miles IDEAL FOR" • Family reunions, Birthday milestones • Wedding guest lodging, wedding rehearsal dinner weekends • Girls’ weekends and winery trips • Hiking and outdoor groups, including the Appalachian Trail (AT) • JMU visits, JMU Parent’s Day and JMU Duke game weekends Ideal for BUSINESS AND CORPORATE STAYS Including Monday - Friday • The Winegard Farmhouse is also well-suited for corporate travelers, project teams, and extended business stays in Elkton and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley. • Conveniently located near major local employers including Molson Coors Beverage Company and Merck & Co., the home offers a comfortable alternative to multiple hotel rooms — with space for teams to relax, gather, and recharge after work. • Multiple king bedrooms for added comfort • Two fully equipped kitchens • High-speed Wi-Fi • Smart TVs in bedrooms and common areas • Large dining and gathering spaces • Easy parking for multiple vehicles • Laundry facilities for longer stays • Quiet setting with convenient access to local employers • PERFECT FOR • Corporate retreats • Project teams • Training visits • Relocation stays • Traveling healthcare professionals • Long-term assignments • Government or contractor lodging • After work, guests can enjoy the hot tub, fire pit, mountain views, local wineries, hiking trails, and nearby Shenandoah Valley attractions. • Ask about longer business stays and midweek availability. THE EXPERIENCE Enjoy sunset dinners with mountain views, relax in the hot tub after a day of hiking, and gather around the fire pit for stories and s’mores. Whether you're here for adventure or to slow down, Winegard Farmhouse delivers both. THE DETAILS • Hot Tub, Fire pit and 2nd BBQ Grill • Outside/Fenced in Deck & Yard • Inside/Built-in Furry Family Crates • For 3 Well Behaved pets under 60 pounds. $50 Per. • Need a smaller space on same property with just 2bed and 1.5 bath: Book Here https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1120559175003471940?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76 • SEE MORE REVIEWS for this new listing at bottom of this list or copy link above. HIDDEN GEM IN PLAIN SIGHT Resort Amenities with Non-Resort Pricing Central Location Location Location Super Value Value Value KEY FEATURES: 7 Spacious Bedrooms | 5 King | 3 Queen | TV in each 4 full Bathrooms | Marble & Porcelain | 1 Half Bathroom 2 Fully Stocked Kitchens | Stainless Appliances | Leathered Granite Open Kitchen/Dining Area. Seating for 14 or more OUTDOOR FEATURES Hot Tub, Fire pit and 2nd BBQ Grill Fenced in Deck & Yard for 3 Well Behaved pets under 60 pounds. $50 Per 3 Outdoor dining areas Free parking for 8 cars on premises 2 TIMES THE AMENITIES FOR 2 OR MORE FAMILIES 2 Each | Refrigerator, freezer, microwave drawer, dishwasher 2 Four Burner Barbecue Grills w/utensils (grill, charcoal, skewers) 2 Kitchens fully stock kitchens 2 Coffee Bars 2 Washers | 2 Dryers 2 65" TV's in Living Room and Great Room 4 Suites w/private bath | Possible w/this well (re)designed Farmhouse HIKING & NATURE TRAILS Conveniently located with easy door to trail access. • Shenandoah - Swift Run Gap Entrance (10 minutes) • Old Rag | Dark Hollow Falls + 20 to 40 minutes' drive after entering the park • Bearfence Mountain Loop | 360-degree views of Shenandoah National Park. • South River Falls Trail | 4.3-mile hike to a stunning waterfall. • Hightop Mountain Trail | Moderate hike | Breathtaking | Blue Ridge Mountains. • Rocky Mount Trail Loop – A challenging 9.5-mile loop with panoramic views. WATER ACTIVITIES • Public River Access | 5 Minute Drive | 4 Your Tubes, Canoes & Kayaks • Massanutten Adventures | Rent their Canoes, kayaks, and Tubes and Transport • Massanutten Indoor WaterPark – Heated to 84°F, Lazy rivers & Waterslides PARK & SCENIC SPOTS • Shenandoah National Park – Over 200,000 acres of protected land with waterfalls & trails • South River Falls Trail – Scenic hiking trail with waterfall views • Big Gem Park – Local park with hiking trails & fishing pond • Riverside Park | 5 Min Drive | Local park on River | Covered Pavilion • Stonewall Memorial Park | A local park with picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails. • James E. Lambert Park | A family-friendly park with open spaces and play areas. ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE • Massanutten Resort – Offers skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and zip-lining. • Mountaintop Ranch Wilderness Trail Rides – Guided horseback riding in the Valley. WITHIN 20 MILES OR 3 TO 30 MINUTE DRIVE WEDDING VENUES • Events at Riverbank – Historic farm venue on the Shenandoah River • Rivercrest Farm Events & Vacation Rentals – Scenic farm venue with river views • The Barn at Walnut Grove – Rustic barn venue in the Shenandoah Valley • Cricket Chirp Farm – Greenhouse & Black Forest wedding venue • Brix & Columns Vineyards –Wedding venue with mountain views • The Golden Horseshoe Inn – Small wedding & elopement venue WATER PARKS • Massanutten Indoor WaterPark – Heated to 84°F, featuring lazy rivers & slides • Massanutten Resort – FlowRider surf simulator SKI RESORT • Massanutten – Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter activities BREWERIES • Elkton Brewing Co. – Family-owned nano brewery • BrewHaha Brewing Company – Pet-friendly taproom with craft beers • Cave Hill Farms Brewery – Farm-based brewery with handcrafted beers • Pale Fire Brewing Company – Downtown Harrisonburg brewery with Detroit-style pizza • Sage Bird Ciderworks – Award-winning cidery with local hard cider GROCERY STORES • Food Lion – Full-service grocery store • Bear Grocery & Deli – Local grocery store with deli options • Dollar General – Budget-friendly grocery & essentials • Taste The Southern Market – Home-cooked deli food & local retail vendors BREAKFAST SPOTS • C&S Diner – Cozy diner with classic breakfast options • Santa Fe Mexican Grille – Mexican breakfast & brunch options • El Paso Mexican Grille – Authentic Mexican breakfast dishes • Hank's Grille & Catering – Southern-style breakfast & brunch DINNER SPOTS • Local Chop & Grill House – Farm-to-table steakhouse • Campfire Grill – Casual dining with campfire-inspired dishes • Thunderbird Cafe – Southern comfort food & handcrafted burgers • Ciro's Italian Eatery – Authentic Italian cuisine BRUNCH SPOTS • Hank's Grille & Catering – Southern-style brunch • Elkton's Grub & Gab Diner – Local diner with hearty brunch options • Thunderbird Cafe – Made-from-scratch brunch dishes WINERIES • Chateau Virginia – Local winery in Elkton • Stone Mountain Vineyards – High-altitude boutique winery • Brix & Columns Vineyards – Vineyard with panoramic mountain views • Marceline Vineyards – Family-owned vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley TRANSQUILITY AND ADVENTURE Whether seeking tranquility or adventure, The Winegard Farmhouse in Elkton is the perfect base for your exploration of the Shenandoah Valley. Book your stay and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of1 VA! Winegard is named after the original owners of this 1922 Farmhouse that was created from a stick built home and a home that was moved and attached to create over 4,600 sq feet of finished living space. Nestled in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, our guests rave about the spaciousness of this perfect getaway. Public River access, Massanutten, and the National Park are all an easy 3 to 10-minute drive! JMU, Luray Caverns, wineries, Merck, Coors, and more are just 15 - 25 minutes away. National Park Week continues through 4/27/25! Don't miss the upcoming no-fee days: Juneteenth (6/19/25), Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary (8/4/25), National Public Lands Day (9/27/25), and Veterans Day (11/11/25). Step onto the welcoming, wide, and deep front porch and into an ample center hall foyer. Our home comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests in seven bedrooms (no bunk beds, 9 total beds). You can visualize the house being divided into family friendly suites. The 1st floor bedroom and bathroom can be one 2-room suite. The 2nd floor rear has a 2 bedroom room en-suite with a private hallway. The rear stairs lead to a 3 option with a 2 bedrooms, a full bath, sun room. The remaining two bedrooms on the upper landing can share the full hall bath in the center hallway on the 2nd floor. To the right of the foyer, discover the seamless flow of the open-concept living area, connecting the great room and a fully stocked kitchen, divided only by a charming white brick chimney. Prepare culinary delights with stainless steel appliances, elegant gold accents, a large island, and a waterfall leathered granite countertop. Enjoy your creations indoors at the counter heigh island with seating for 6, or step onto the adjacent "fenced-in" pet-friendly deck with seating for 14, offering breathtaking mountain sunrise and sunset views. Back in side, from the great room we have a room for the puzzle lovers, a full bathtub/shower bathroom and finally, a king bedroom face west and north. From this bedroom, you have easy access to the fenced-in backyard. To your left enjoy playing board games or close the room darkening curtains to enjoy a movie with the entire family in the living room. Head into the renovated open concept Kitchen and Dining room with Bosch appliances and a Thor Electric Stove/Oven. The dinning table seats 8 to10 and the waterfall peninsula seats 4. A half bath and 1 of 2 laundry room completes the 1st floor indoor amenities. You can step out the side porch for 2 couples to enjoy coffee, day-trip planning or reflections of the day. Or, you can step out the back door and enjoy the sunsetting behind the mountains. Back inside, up the rear stairs case, you'll find a full bath and a king bedroom + sunroom. Four more steps up a curved staircase you'll find a large king bedroom that leads back to the center hall, above the foyer. Downstairs, you'll find a king bedroom and a queen sofa bed. Upstairs on the lower landing is a two-bedroom en-suite featuring one queen bed with western mountain views and one king bed facing north, along with a hall bath with a roomy shower. Across the landing is a unique bedroom with a southern-facing sunroom and a separate full shower bathroom. Ascend four steps to the upper landing, where you'll find three more bedrooms: two with king beds and sitting areas, and one with two queen beds. All bedrooms boast 11-foot ceilings and beautifully refinished pine floors, each equipped with a Smart TV for your entertainment after a day of hiking, skiing, winery tours, college visits, or exploring the Shenandoah Valley. For our digital nomads, we offer a dedicated office space with two monitors, a desk, and chair. The home also features four and a half modernized bathrooms, and parking is available for up to 8 vehicles, with a unique door code ensuring easy self-check-in. We are a small, local business dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. Adventure awaits with four inner tubes provided for a fun slide down the public access boat ramp into the winding South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Unwind as you watch the sunset behind the majestic Massanutten Mountain range from our Hot Tub Pavilion and Firepit, located in our fenced-in backyard. We've taken care of the details for a stress-free stay, providing a dedicated coffee and tea bar, a 2nd coffee/tea station, quality soaps, shampoo, paper products, linens, and towels. Enjoy the convenience of two laundry rooms with free in-unit machines. For your furry family members, you'll find convenient built-in dog crates. Enjoy seamless access with your unique door code for the front and rear (fenced-in backyard) entrances – no keys to lose! The entire home is yours to enjoy privately throughout your stay. Other things to note No bunk beds or twin beds. Impressive 12-foot high ceilings in the open-concept kitchen/great room with 65-inch Smart TVs. Spacious 12-foot high ceilings in the living room with a 65-inch Smart TV. Smart TVs in every bedroom. Fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances and ample dining space. Massive side deck off the front kitchen. Cozy side porch off the open-concept cook’s kitchen/dining room. Fire pit with café string lights for cozy evenings. Dedicated office space with a desk and chair. Two laundry rooms with free in-unit machines. Parking for up to 8 vehicles. Hosted by local owners and a local team. What Our Guests Have Said "Great space for the entire family and friends to gather and enjoy quality time with each other... Loved the at-home feeling and decor- we would absolutely visit again. Hosts were very accommodating to our needs and responsive. You will fall in love with this home!" "We had an amazing stay. The hosts are fantastic … they are extremely responsive, provided great recommendations for hikes, dinner, etc., and went out of their way to make sure we had a great trip... The house was the perfect size for us, and the outdoor space with fire pit and hot tub made for many relaxing evenings. We can’t wait to come back!" "Such a beautifully restored farmhouse. Everything has been updated to the highest standards. There was everything we could have wanted (and much more)... Totally amazing! We got the best sleep on a king size mattress that we have ever had and plenty of hot water for showering." "House was very spacious and cozy. Love that there was board games and the fire pit. This little house is great, nicely furnished and had everything we needed. very convenient to Massanutten Resort. Was pet friendly with dog crates, bowls and fenced yard... Overall definitely recommend." "Ron and Theresa were such amazing hosts. Very responsive and welcoming throughout the entire process. Their home is truly a hidden gem tucked away in such a convenient spot in the valley... Thank you so much for having us and our pups!! We will definitely be back :)" "We loved our stay at the Winegard Farmhouse. The place was as described. It was perfect for our family. Short drive from Massanutten Resort so it was very convenient for our ski trip. Ron and Teresa were very responsive. Highly recommended." "A very warm, welcoming home with lots of thoughtful touches for both people and dogs. Nice combined kitchen and dining area, with a huge dining table to spread out on. We particularly appreciated the well-stocked coffee & tea station, the luxurious king beds in each guest room, and the 2 spacious yet unobtrusive & stylish built-ins for furry friends. Great find-- I will book again if I'm in the area!" "Ron and Teresa's place in Elkton was quaint and very clean. They communicated very well with us and provided us the perfect stay to visit the national park. We would stay here again!" "We had a wonderful stay. There were great amenities. We especially enjoyed the fire pit and the checkers game. Ron and Teresa were super friendly and helpful. They offered not only food recommendations but also fun activities in the area." "Winegard Farm House is an experience you would not want to miss. Every intricate detail of the love and hard work shows. It has all the comforts of home with the extras of a relaxing retreat... We had a wonderful time and plan to come back next season!" Guest access Enjoy seamless access with your unique door code for the front and rear (fenced-in backyard) entrances – no keys to lose! The entire home is yours to enjoy privately throughout your stay.