Fall Views | 5 Min to Bryce | Games & Firepit

Entire cabin in Basye, Virginia

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Stargazer Cottage
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Virginia's Alleghany Mountains

About a 5-min drive to Bryce Resort for skiing and mountain biking, and Lake Laura for swimming and kayaking

A dedicated game room

Pool table, foosball, classic arcade games, a record player, and board games for rainy days or late nights

Every detail thought through

Guests highlight the thoughtful details, from a well-stocked kitchen to seasonal touches
Sleeps 10 🌄 Mountain views, firepit & epic stargazing.
6 min to skiing, lake & golf.
Game room (arcade, pool, foosball) + cozy nights with board games & vinyl.

🏡 Highlights
🛏️ Sleeps 10 (ideal for families & groups)
🌄 Sunset mountain views from deck
🔥 Firepit + clear, starry skies
🌌 Telescope & binoculars (stargazing + birdwatching)
🎮 Game room: arcade machines, pool table, foosball
🎲 Board games + 🎵 record player
🎿 6 min to ski resort
⛳ Golf + 🚤 lake nearby
🌲 Quiet, private setting

The space
Escape to Stargazer Cottage, a family-friendly mountain retreat just 5–6 minutes from Bryce Resort, Lake Laura, golf, skiing, and mountain biking.

Spend the day exploring, then return for sunset views from the deck, games with the family, and unforgettable evenings around the firepit under star-filled skies.

★ WHY GUESTS LOVE STARGAZER COTTAGE

• Sleeps up to 10 guests
• Four bedrooms and two bathrooms
• Mountain and sunset views
• Game room with pool table, foosball and arcade games
• Firepit for cozy evenings under the stars
• Telescope and binoculars for stargazing and birdwatching
• Fully stocked kitchen and coffee bar
• Record player, vinyl collection and board games
• Screened porch with yoga mats and rowing machine
• Fast 234 Mbps Wi-Fi and 65-inch smart TV
• Heating and air conditioning in every room
• Parking for 6–8 vehicles

THE SPACE

Fully renovated in 2024, Stargazer Cottage combines modern comfort with warm farmhouse and vintage charm. The home is designed for families and groups who want space to relax, play and reconnect.

Start the morning with coffee overlooking the mountains. After a day at Bryce Resort or Lake Laura, challenge the family to pool, foosball or an arcade tournament. Wind down with vinyl records, board games or a movie before gathering around the firepit.

Mountain views can be enjoyed from the deck, kitchen and two bedrooms. A telescope and binoculars make it easy to enjoy the clear night skies and local wildlife.

LOCATION

• 5–6 minutes to Bryce Resort
• 5–6 minutes to Lake Laura
• About 15 minutes to Cave Ridge Vineyard
• Minutes to golf and mountain-biking trails
• Approximately two hours from Washington, DC
• Near hiking, skiing, kayaking, swimming, fishing and local wineries

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, friends’ getaway, ski weekend or peaceful mountain escape, Stargazer Cottage offers something memorable in every season.

Save your dates and make Stargazer Cottage your next Shenandoah getaway.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Lake access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 234 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 35 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Basye, Virginia, United States

Neighborhood highlights

Stargazer Cottage is located on a quiet street. Bryce ski resort is literally in the backyard and a few minutes drive from the cottage. Get in a brisk early morning walk up to the top of the ski slope in 10- 12 minutes from the cottage.

The cottage faces the Alleghany mountains and you can get mountain views in the winter time from the deck. Our future plan is to thin out some of the trees so we can enjoy unobstructed views year round from the deck.

Although surrounded by friendly neighbors, it is quiet and peaceful. We ask that you be mindful and respectful with the neighbors. On a clear night, you can sit out on the deck with the telescope (provided) and stargaze into the night. Kids and grownups alike will be delighted to see deer, rabbits, and hear the wood pecker in the backyard.

Lake Laura is located a short 5 minute drive from the house. Spend the entire summer day lounging on the grassy beach while the kids swim and play in tranquil waters. You can also enjoy fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding or just floating with friends. You can hike around the lake, which is an easy 2.5 mile loop.

For the adventurous souls, Bryce resort which is less than a five minute drive from the cottage is open to skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer time.

Meet your host

Superhost
193 reviews
4.84 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese
Lives in Washington, District of Columbia
Mountain lovers at heart!

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