Peaceful Vacation Home in Downtown Harrisonburg, VA — The Valley Hearth

Harrisonburg, Virginia
$219 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Come make yourself at home at the Valley Hearth in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg, VA! This newly renovated, historic home sits just four blocks from downtown Harrisonburg, the outdoor adventure capital of the Shenandoah Valley. Whether you’re traveling for our mountain scenery, downtown district, or local university events, this fully-equipped home is the perfect base.

Location Highlights
☼ 1 mile to JMU
☼ 3 blocks to coffee
☼ 5 blocks to restaurants
☼ 25 mins to Massanutten Resort
☼ 30 mins to Shenandoah

The space
Dated back to 1911, the Valley Hearth offers the perfect blend of vintage aesthetic and modern comfort. Furnished with brand new Serta mattresses, sparkling white linens, and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, we're confident you'll love it here.

☼ INDOORS ☼
You’ll enter the home into a large open-concept entryway / dining area / kitchen with hard wood floors and natural lighting. Around the corner you'll find a cozy, rounded living room with original 1900s Craftsman windows. Along with the perfect sunlit spot for a morning cup of coffee, the living room also offers comfortable seating, a smart TV with complimentary entertainment applications, an original fireplace and hearth, and several local books carefully scattered about.

☼ BEDROOMS & BATH ☼
The Valley Hearth comfortably sleeps up to four guests, making it ideal for couples, friends, and families. Both the king and queen bedrooms include brand new Serta mattresses with lush white linens. Both bedrooms are designed to feel spacious and inviting, each with a cozy reading corner and ample closet space.

The home also includes one bright and spacious bathroom, which features a tub-style shower and all the essentials, from toilet paper to shampoo, soaps, towels, makeup cloths, and more.

☼ KITCHEN & DINING ☼
The fully stocked kitchen features a gas stove, single oven, microwave, and dual refrigerator / freezer. The cabinets are stocked with cookware, dishes, glasses, cutlery, cooking utensils, bakeware, spices, coffee maker, and all the other appliances and essentials for a home-cooked meal or morning cup of valley coffee.

Just beside the kitchen, the dining table offers seating for four with morning-to-evening sunshine naturally softened by our outdoor wisteria, myrtle, and bamboo trees.

☼ OUTDOORS ☼
The Valley Hearth sits on a residential street just four blocks from downtown Harrisonburg. The property offers off-street driveway parking for a maximum of two average-sized vehicles. Additional vehicles are welcome to park in the public parking lot bordering our property. A sidewalk connects the parking lot and driveway to our wraparound porch, where guests have private access to the entire left side of the porch and everything inside the ground-level unit.

We highly encourage guests to explore the neighborhood, especially Ott Street and the Woodbine Cemetery. Although cemeteries get a bad rap for being spooky, the Woodbine Cemetery is one of our favorite spots in Harrisonburg and a beautiful place to watch the sun sink behind the Blue Ridge.

☼ MORE DETAILS ☼
Although the house was built in 1911, recent renovations have installed central heating and cooling in every room to keep our guests comfortable year-round. Guests will have independent access to the thermostat.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the home or the area in general. We look forward to welcoming you to the valley!

Guest access
The house has been converted into two units. Guests will have private access to the entire ground unit, including:
☼ Driveway
☼ Left side of the front porch
☼ Private door & entryway
☼ Private unit with two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom

We, the hosts, live in the upstairs unit with one housemate. The house has been thoroughly insulated and soundproofed, but you may hear footsteps from above. You may also see or hear us entering our unit from the right side of the front porch.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • 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 Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • David R.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Nice historic home with modern updates in the heart of Harrisonburg. The hosts were responsive and accommodating and the home was comfortable.

  • Sabrina W.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 2, 2025

    Welcoming host and lovely accommodations close to JMU. The unit was very clean, comfortable and well appointed.

  • Tim C.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    great location with most places in walking distance and nice place to stay also

  • Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The house was so tastefully and peacefully furnished and decorated, everything was very clean and comfortable, and the location was superb! In addition, Allison and her husband were super friendly and kind! We would definitely stay at The Valley Hearth again!

  • Cynthia B.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Lovely, bright and spacious. Easy walk to town. Clean. Beds supremely comfortable and linens great, including an extra large bath towel. Would stay again while visiting or padding through.

  • David W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    The place was clean and Judas described. Neighborhood was quaint residential close to downtown restaurants and activities. Overall I would highly recommend.

  • Jacqueline B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    The Valley Hearth was a perfect little space for us to meet up with our Duke for a weekend visit! The space was just what we needed, and the location couldn’t be beat! Everything went smoothly from check in to check out. The house was spotless, cozy, and inviting. The container of water in the refrigerator was a nice addition for us to fill up our water bottles as we headed out to explore Harrisonburg. It was really nice to have off street parking for peace of mind as well. We’ll definitely recommend this place to any JMU parents or visitors coming up!

  • Sarah L.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    My best friends and I had a lovely stay at this Harrisonburg haven! We loved being within walking distance to so much! Thank you!

  • Audrey S.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This home is super comfortable and has every amenity. It’s spacious and homey inside and out—the wrap-around porch and patio are fantastic. The neighborhood is quiet and folks are friendly. The location can’t be beat—we easily walked everywhere in Harrisonburg and drove to Shenandoah Natl Park, George Washington Natl Forest, Luray, Staunton & Edinburg for hiking and sight-seeing. Best breakfast: The Little Grill. Best pastry: Magpie. Best ice cream: Kline’s Dairy Bar. The indie book store, Parentheses, has the best book collection I’ve ever seen.

  • Elizabeth F.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay with my partner for the week leading up to our wedding. The living room was great for hanging out in, the bed was comfortable, and the location was even more convenient than I had realized!

  • Tyler C.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Clean property, very cozy. It is downtown and near everything. Owners are very nice and close-bye if you need something.

  • Joe and Amy C.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 2, 2025

    Everything you need and really close to downtown. Quiet and safe location. Will definitely visit again.

  • David M.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Really enjoyed staying here with my wife. We had friends over for dinner, and it went really well. The beds are great and the living room is comfortable.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    The property was exactly as advertised. It was quiet and comfortable. There were many restaurants in easy walking distance. We will definitely stay here again when we go back the the area.

  • Carly L.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    The property is well-appointed for any length of stay. Very clean and modern amenities. I would stay here again.

  • David M.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    A very beautiful place to stay. We were most comfortable, and were able to serve lunch to some of our friends in the area.

  • Karyn D.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    My sister and I took both of our 16 yr olds sons on JMU tour. Great place to stay for the 4 of us.

  • Patrice M.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    My husband and I have stayed at home rentals within the U.S. and internationally. This ranked among the best! The home was very clean, comfortable and well appointed. The neighborhood was within short walks of restaurants and shops. Harrisonburg is a very walkable city. Our hosts were delightful!

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    We loved our stay here ! Immaculate home , well equipped kitchen, all good size rooms , comfortable beds and walking distance to restaurants and stores. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Kara T.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This house has the perfect location. You can walk into town and many of the breweries. The house itself is gorgeous! Lots of room to sit and hang out. And the beds/pillows are very comfy. Hands down. This is out favor vrbo in the area!

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$219+
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