Make The Pistachio Nut Your Summer Getaway!!!

McGaheysville, Virginia
$259 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Chalet

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Book with confidence!!! This is our newly listed 2nd vacation home in Massanutten! We created our 1st one in 2017, and it's been a success, with over 300 - 5 star reviews. We haven't changed a thing. Same great accommodations and excellent service!!!

Nestled in the heart of Massanutten Resort, is a superb chalet called The Pistachio Nut Our chalet is located in a great location and is close to either the ski slopes or the water park. Its situated on a quiet street for privacy and relaxation.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Double-glazed Windows Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Indoor Pool Massages Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Babysitting Service Available Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Chef Concierge Services Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Laura

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    We had such a wonderful trip and stay at the Pistachio Nut. Michael was super helpful and welcomed us to show us around. This is better than any other rental you will find, hands down. Not just for the arcade room which will blow you away. We will definitely stay there again.

  • Kristine N.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 30, 2026

    Had a great stay! Had everything we needed for the stay. Kitchen and bathrooms were well equipped and the living room was comfy. Our 7 year old loved the game room! We would definitely return.

  • karen G.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Our two granddaughters 7 & 9 had a blast! Lots to do here. They swam, rode there bikes, rode ponies, petting zoo, played on playgrounds and of course shopped. Lots to do. Mike was a great host! Fun was had by all. Arcade was a hit with them and my husband.

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    We had such a great weekend at the Pistachio Nut! The home is so cozy and beautifully maintained. The hosts were welcoming and available and had truly thought of everything to make our stay seamless. They provided everything we needed, from cold bottled water to fun games, a well-stocked kitchen, and comfy beds. The house was so easy to navigate: uncluttered and well labeled. We are really hoping to return sometime in the future!

  • Sherri H.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    House was nice and clean and had everything you’d need for a weekend getaway! The host was pleasant and available for any questions we had. The arcade room was a huge bonus for my 11 year old! Location was great as well, close to all the fun activities we had planned for the weekend.

  • Patrick H.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 29, 2026

    Great condition, newly renovated, perfect space for families with kids. We loved it!

  • Nicole M.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    The house appeared like it had recently been updated, very pretty inside!

  • Heather D.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    The host was wonderful and answered all my questions promptly. The kitchen and house were well stocked. We had a great relaxing time!

  • Jasmine P.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The home was so beautiful. Mike was a wonderful host that made sure I had everything I needed!

  • Carmen G.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Our stay at this property was absolutely wonderful! There was a lot of family-friendly entertainment for everyone to enjoy, which made our time here truly special. The cabin had a warm and cozy atmosphere that made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.The amenities and activities available were perfect for keeping our family engaged and happy throughout our stay. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully provided. The hosts were communicative and helpful, making the entire experience seamless.I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this cabin to other families! If you have children in the age range of 4 and up, they will absolutely fall in love with this place. It's the ideal spot for creating lasting family memories in a comfortable, welcoming environment.Thank you for a fantastic stay!

  • John S.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    The location was great and the place was extremely clean. My kids had a blast in the arcade. Mike was a great host and very friendly.

  • Jason E.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Fantastic spot and Mike was great host!

  • Meg B.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Mike, our host, is an amazing guy. He’s thought of everything and could not be more welcoming. The house is perfectly remodeled. Cozy, clean, and complete. every detail covered. Game room is an added bonus!

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    My daughter and I stayed at the Pistachio Nut for a week and had an amazing time! The house was very clean and exceeded our expectations! We will definitely stay here again. The host was very accommodating and quick to answer all of our questions.

  • Candace H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    We had a wonderful long weekend at the Pistachio Nut. The owner Mike lives next door and is very helpful and can answer any questions you have about the house or surrounding Area. He was able to make some great diner suggestions to celebrate my MIL birthday. The arcade was a hit and has all the classics- my son was in heaven. The home has so many special touches and is very clean and you can tell they have put a lot of time and love into making sure you have everything you need. The kitchen is equipped with all you could need and even had bottle water, seasonings and coffee for us to use. The bathrooms were stocked with items you may have forgotten which was so nice! We felt so at home and can’t wait to return.

  • Teresa J.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    The stay was awesome. The online listing didn't completely justify how great this place was. The host communicated immediately from the booking through the checkin. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The kids and the big kids loved the game room. We definitely recommend this place and would stay there again when in the area. Teresa J

  • Madison W.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    Lovely, wonderful host and super clean and great home!!

  • Catherine W.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    The house was immaculate, and the owner a perfect host. Easy access to both trails and the water park, and the arcade downstairs was a huge hit!

  • Lori S.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    Had a great experience staying at The Pistachio Nut. Mike, the owner, was friendly and easy to communicate with. I had a couple questions before our trip, and they were answered very timely. The house itself was very nice. Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed. Loved the arcade room. We were there for a JMU graduation, and it was an easy distance to campus. Highly recommend!

  • Suzanne A.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We loved the Pistachio Nut! The game room was a blast for the whole family and the living room is set up for hanging out and relaxing. Mike is very kind and helpful and has really set up a lovely rental. Definitely a great place to stay while at Massanutten resort!

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Loved our stay! Renovations to this property are great.lived the amazing game room. Fireplace was amazing. Owners stock this house with almost everything you need. Spices, baggies, coffee, hot chocolate and some bottled water in the fridge. Soap in both bathrooms. Towels and linens were top notch.check the linen closet across from downstairs bath for hair dryer. Bring your laundry win shampoo. Had an issue with downstairs shower but owner was on it immediately! Upstairs shower is like a European shower which isn’t great for short people who don’t want to get their hair wet but we would absolutely stay here again.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Great property with quick access to the slopes. Responsive property owner.

  • Mark H.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    Central to everything at the resort Clean and fun to stay at. Loved the game room and looking at the deer

  • Katelyn C.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    We had the best time at the pistachio nut. This was probably one of the cleanest properties we’ve ever stayed at. Beds were comfy, kitchen was fully stocked and the arcade was a blast. The property manager did meet us and gave us a tour before heading off. It was actually very nice and he was an extremely pleasant individual. We will definitely be back next year!

  • Sue Anne B.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    My best friend and I rented this adorable place and can’t stop talking about it! Mike the owner is a true pleasure to communicate with. He’s thought of all the little touches that make this place so special and we’re already talking about planning a return visit in 2025. It’s convenient to all things Massanutten and the game room is such a fun touch. The coolest thing about this place, beyond the renovations that blend modern amenities with original-build character, are the two deer that visit the yard multiple times a day to graze. This place is special.

  • Chris F.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Our family came to the area to visit Shenandoah National Park. This was a great place to stay toward the middle of the park that had beautiful drives in every direction. The house was very clean and our kids LOVED the game room!

  • Justine W.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    We had a 3 day stay, everything was perfect. The location is amazing!! We will be back! The arc at

  • Matthew A.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    The place was amazing and accommodated everything we were looking for! We wanted a weekend getaway to binge watch movies and play games with each other. TV was great for movie watching, the arcade was awesome and my dad able to re-live his galaga days, rooms were nice and cozy, and the fire place was very easy to use! I think my only draw back is the pillows weren’t the best, they were pretty stiff and not very comfortable. Some of us opted to use the couch pillows Michael was very nice and accommodating, also is a great conversationalist. He’s made the home very easy and simple to use. If you had any issues to questions he’s a text away and also lives right next door Overall loved the property, enjoyed our stay, and are considering making this property a yearly getaway spot

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Everything here matches the description and photos exactly, Michael is a great host. The house is fantastic.: very clean, the main room is very cozy and the beds are comfortable. Bath towels are super soft! Will definitely be staying here again in the future.

  • Sandy K.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    This was a lovely property! We really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is a great size. The deck is a nice place to sit and take in nature, I even had a chipmunk come up to me. The place is very well kept and the owner is very friendly!

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    First of all let me just say that the property was immaculate, inside and out! We received a warm welcome from Mike who gave us a detailed tour of the property. There was an attention to detail, right down the the condiments in the cupboards. The location was very convenient to a number of eateries and scenic spots. I would highly recommend this property if you’re looking for a clean, spacious place to stay.

  • Vince A.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Mike's Pistachio Nut' was awesome. The house was very clean, and we loved the game room down stairs. It had many of the popular video games my wife and I played in the 80's. The outside gas firepit was a nice feature we enjoyed. We are already looking at our schedule for next fall to book the Pistachio Nut again. Thanks again Mike for your magical mountain retreat.

  • Christine M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    The Pistachio Nut was a great location for our family to get together for an event at James Madison University. The property was immaculate and comfortable and our adult kids loved the video games. This was not our first visit to Massanutten but we would definitely return. The owners were easy to communicate with and very helpful. Highly recommended.

  • Wayne K.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Cannot give enough stars to this property and property owner! The home is spotless, newly renovated, and very spacious. Property owner had so many thoughtful provisions throughout the home that were perfect. Easy check-in/out steps too. Such a beautiful area with so many things to see/do and only 15-20 minutes to Harrisonburg/JMU.

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    House is pretty great. Kitchen is well stocked, even bottled water in the fridge. Bed was very comfortable. Main living are was cozy and very nice. Game room downstair was so cool. The house was very clean and Michael was very nice and informative. I would highly recommend staying here.

  • Laura W.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    This was a wonderful warm cozy home that we will always try to stay at when we are visiting the area. The owner’s go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need for your vacation. Only wish we could have stayed longer!

  • Jane K.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Our stay at Pistachio Nut was fantastic! Check in was easy, the house is nice and clean. Mike made us felt welcomed. The amenities and fully equipped kitchen provided were superb! The location is great, located in Massanutten Resort but not too far from the main road. We enjoyed the arcade games with our little guy! Overall, it is a great place and I highly recommend it!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    We had a great stay at the Pistachio Nut. Mike was a helpful, welcoming host. The house well super well equipped with nice linens. We loved the game room and the size was perfect for our family of 5. Easy for trips back and forth to JMU for move in and we were also able to take advantage of some of the mountain activities. Will definitely look to stay here the next time we visit.

  • Lucy M.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    House was super cute and clean. Host was really nice. Would love to stay here again.

  • kody O.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    The location is amazing, the host made us feel like family. The property was perfect. If you are coming in thos area you have to stay here we look forward to staying here again.

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