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Family friendly house close to college campuses, hiking, Massanutten, and more.

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10Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
"Great place to stay with family. It’s a short drive to JMU and downtown Harrisonburg. There are groceries and food options close by and the host provides an excellent, printed guide to all things loca..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(44 Ratings)

House in Central, VA

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located just 4 miles from downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, this charming brick home will be your central location for adventure and excitement.

Whether you're visiting the area for a weekend getaway, a wedding, a graduation, a JMU, EMU, or Bridgwater event, or anything else, the Martin Cottage is the perfect place to stay to experience our area!

There is a 240 volt/50 amp car plug. You will need to bring your own cord.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Central, VA

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Nearby attractions

Shenandoah National Park
22.9 mi
Luray Caverns
23.9 mi
Shenandoah Caverns
18.5 mi
Grand Caverns
17 mi

Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(44 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Great place to stay with family. It’s a short drive to JMU and downtown Harrisonburg. There are groceries and food options close by and the host provides an excellent, printed guide to all things local. The place is set up with anything you need when staying in a home away from your own. The host was easy to communicate with and super responsive via the VRBO app. We would definitely stay again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
This property was a great location for us as we were attending baseball games at JMU. The owner was exceptional and responsive to all of our needs and questions. The little details in the house were appreciated and so welcoming!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
The kitchen pretty much had everything we need to cook and eat with.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
The house came with everything we needed and was very clean!
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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Family friendly house close to college campuses, hiking, Massanutten, and more.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Family friendly house close to college campuses, hiking, Massanutten, and more. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Family friendly house close to college campuses, hiking, Massanutten, and more.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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