Fairytale home w/ Game Rooms, Views

Basye, Virginia
$395 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Perched over a glimmering pond, step through 2 hand-carved doors to find yourself warmly welcomed into our spacious 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home.
✓ Conversation pit and floating fireplace with cathedral ceilings
✓ Full kitchen, stocked and ready
✓ A bathroom for each bedroom
✓ 6 comfortable beds - 5 queens
✓ 3 game rooms (air hockey, darts, foosball, and pool)
✓ 6 covered decks
✓ 50” TV with Roku
✓ Full-sizedwasher/dryer
✓ Fast Internet to work from home

The space
We invite you to our cozy slice of heaven located just 5 minutes from both Bryce Resort and Lake Laura sprawled across 3,600sqft.

Pulling up the road and around the bend, you’ll find The House over The Pond soaring into view. You’ll immediately be greeted by the soothing murmur of the stream running below, easing you into a peaceful state of mind.

While our illuminated bridge is delightful to experience, the best is yet to come past the gorgeously hand-carved double doors.

Step inside and up 4 stairs to find the conversation pit beckoning you to sit, light a fire, and enjoy the unparalleled views of nature beneath vaulted, cathedral ceilings.

Resisting the hovering fireplace, you’ll notice a sweeping deck just past the grand windows which provides access to refreshing mountain air, a gas grill for hot meals, and the best view of the pond. Legend has it that a wise old turtle inhabits these waters, and will make himself known to a select few.

Turning back into the house, and just behind the sunken fireplace is the full kitchen. We’ve equipped it with everything you need to prepare healthy, delicious meals. In fact, guests have prepared complete Thanksgiving dinners here, roast turkey and all!

If you’re working from home, two of the best places are on either side of the recessed fire pit: the living room with the large sectional sofa and 50” TV or the formal dining room. Both are flanked by large covered decks of their own, helping to bring the outdoors a little closer to home.

When the kids are getting too rowdy, send them down to the lower level where they can release their energy on the games, including air hockey, darts, foosball, and pool. They don’t even have to come upstairs, not when they’ve got 2 bedrooms and bathrooms as well as a kitchenette and 4 balconies to call their own.

Finally, when you’re ready to curl up for the night, there are a whopping 5 bedrooms, complete with 6 beds (including the bunk beds) to choose from, each with its own bathroom. No more waiting in the mornings!

We could never hope to provide a complete description, you’ll just have to see for yourselves how comprehensive The House over The Pond really is. It's a large and well-stocked place with all the amenities you could need to create many happy memories.

★ GAMES & LIVING SPACES ★
✓ Conversation pit and floating fireplace in the living room crowned in cathedral ceilings
✓ 50” TV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and Roku
✓ Blazing fast, seamless Internet to support multiple people working from home
✓ 3 game rooms on the lower level with air hockey and pool table
✓ Board games and card games on the main level
✓ Full-sized washer and dryer

★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
✓ Full kitchen, stocked and ready for you to prepare delicious meals
✓ All the necessary appliances, including a microwave, stovetop, oven, fridge, toaster, electric kettle, Keurig machine, french press, blender, KitchenAid mixer, crock pot, and dishwasher.
✓ Silverware, cookware, dishes, cups, mugs, wine glasses, pots and pans

★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - 4 BEDROOMS & LOFT ★
♛ Bedroom 1 in the loft with drapes and twinkle lights (best spot to listen to the falling rain)
♛ Bedroom 2 with bunk on the main level around the kitchen
♛ Bedroom 3 on the main level near the entry
♛ Bedroom 4 on the lower level near the game rooms
♛ Bedroom 5 on the lower level, also near the game rooms

All 5 offer the following amenities and furnishings:
✓ Comfortable queen beds (and a bunk) for multigenerational family gatherings
✓ Ample closet space for long term stays
✓ Plush pillows, soft linens, and warm comforters
✓ Walk-in closets with hangers and shelves
✓ Night stands with reading lamps

★ BATHROOMS ★
✓ One bathroom to every bedroom for privacy and zero wait in the morning
✓ Walk-In showers on main level by bunk beds with two more on the lower floor
✓ Vanity with a mirror
✓ Body and hand towels
✓ Essential Toiletries

★ DECKS & OUTDOOR AREAS ★
✓ 6 covered decks for fresh air in any weather accessible from every room
✓ Chairs, swings, and tables distributed amongst the decks
✓ Large driveway capable of fitting 8 cars

Plus, the house is near a handful of breweries and wineries as well as Shenandoah and Luray Caverns. There are plenty of activities both inside and out, for kids of all ages.
Guest access (no char limit)
There are no keys to lose or to return! This property provides secure, keyless entry with a smart lock for a contactless check-in. You can unlock the door with your personal entry code issued to you for the duration of your stay.

The House over the Pond is accessed by way of a sturdy, wooden bridge we’ve recently reinforced. We’ve provided plenty of outdoor lighting to make accessing the property and your vehicles easy at night.

There are three small sets of stairs that must be used to initially enter this home, once on the bridge, a second by the front porch, and again just inside. Later, the lower level can be accessed by way of just three steps next to the parking spaces at the side.

Cell phone service can get pretty weak as you approach Basye, fortunately our WiFi connection is very strong! We definitely suggest setting up your GPS on your phone before departing from The House over The Pond.
Other details to note (no char limit)
★ PEST CONTROL & WILDLIFE ★
Our home is well maintained and treated periodically for pests and insects. However, we cannot control the occasional bug creeping in to say hello or found dead (this a good sign as we have a pest control subscription).

If you happen to see a bug just let us know, we can schedule our pest control service. We don't foresee this being an issue during your stay, but we wanted to mention it.

Trash cans are at the top of the driveway in wooden boxes to prevent wildlife from getting in.

★ NO SMOKING INSIDE ★
Please refrain from smoking inside our home! Any smoking evidence will result in a fee for odor removal, air duct and furniture cleaning.

★ NO PARTIES/EVENTS ★
We kindly ask you to treat our home as your own to preserve its pristine condition for future guests and your return visits.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski Lift Privileges Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3660 Sq Ft (340 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    We had a wonderful family new year here. Lots of space and great for multigenerational groups. Kitchen space worked great but the refrigerator is very small for a large group. Love the arrangement of the house just wish there had been deep cushions on the sunken section for comfort, more comfortable seating in the tv room as well as more comfortable seating in the recreation areas downstairs. We worked fine with the one television. Having so many bathrooms was great! Of course the view was so pretty! Bryce is such a family friendly resort! The host was super prompt to any questions we had!

  • jeanne d.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    We loved the location of the house. The kitchen is tiny. There isn’t enough comfortable seating for a family. Maybe if the sunk in area around the fireplace was cushioned or updated I would leave a higher review. This house needs a thorough cleaning from the rafters down.

  • Loretta H.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    I planned a family vacation this year to Shenandoah. There were 10 adults and a 2 yr old. This home had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen had everything needed, there are numerous porches with comfortable outdoor seating and everyone had there own bathroom. The loft is really cute with a queen bed, bathroom and seating area. Everyone was happy with the house. Thank you Fabian, Lori

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2023

    Stayed Sep 12, 2023

    As advertised! Modern and private! Home away from home! Nicely stocked with everything! Coffee with deer and a fox, over the pond! So much natural beauty! We weren't prepared to leave!!!

  • Submitted May 24, 2023

    Stayed May 20, 2023

    We were all mesmerizing by the bridge and double doors upon arriving. The home was spacious and had enough room to spread out. The game area down stairs was perfect for all age groups. The suspended fireplace area was the gathering place for all. S'mores inside!! Cook Out for lunch on the deck over looking the pond was Amazing! Will be back and highly recommend. Tina- Crisfield, Md

  • James S.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2023

    Stayed Feb 24, 2023

    As indicated by the pictures, this is a special house in a special location -- not just in terms of proximity to the Bryce resort but the house itself has its own cascading waterfall and sits over its own pond, hence its name. The host was very friendly and welcoming. We look forward to staying here again!

  • gib L.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2023

    Stayed Feb 10, 2023

    The House over the Pond provided us a unique place to spend time with each other when we were not skiing. Plenty of room. Comfortable beds. All we needed.

  • Tetyana N.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2022

    Stayed Apr 1, 2022

    Let me start by saying the property, inside and out, is GORGEOUS!!! We had an excellent time, and the whole atmosphere was relaxed and lovely. I'm sure in the fall and winter, the area is even more beautiful. Owner was INCREDIBLE with replies, and clearly cares deeply about this property. They had allowed us to rebook the house after a Corona virus scare in our group a few days before our initial trip was set to begin. Lovely property, lovely owners, and lovely atmosphere.

  • Courtney H.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2022

    Stayed Jan 30, 2022

    We had such a wonderful stay in this fun house! Our 2 families and kids enjoyed skiing and tubing at Bryce and then coming back to the fire and family style dinners. We enjoyed the foosball, air hockey and pool table and there was so much room (and so many bathrooms!) which was great for our families and the teens. Five stars and we hope to return next year for another ski weekend!

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