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One host, two houses

Two homes at Massanutten, with the same hosts behind both.

In short

Laura and Michael host two six-bedroom homes at Massanutten Four Seasons Resort in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The Palmer Summit is bright and open, with ski-slope views and a home theater. The Gilded Grouse is a lamplit house that backs onto the woods, with a 1,500-square-foot deck and a mountainside yard. Both have a hot tub and a sauna. No pets, no parties, quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM.

Written by the hosts, Laura and Michael.Verified .

Welcome to The Gilded Grouse, a luxe cabin in the mountain woods of Massanutten, minutes from the slopes and the rest of the resort.
A gilded house in the woods

The Gilded Grouse

Front deck dining with stunning year-round ridgeline mountain views, just steps from the spacious dining room and kitchen.
Bright, open, with the ski slopes in view

The Palmer Summit

Which house

The right house for your trip.

Each is the right house for a different trip. Here is how we would choose.

Come home at dusk to the back of the house glowing, with string lights over the deck, outdoor ping pong ready to play and the mountainside yard spread out in front.
A gilded house in the woods

The Gilded Grouse

Deep navy, forest and plum rooms made for long evenings, a 1,500-square-foot deck with hot tub and sauna, and a mountainside yard with the forest right behind it.

A huge outdoor space, a mountainside yard for the kids, the woods right out back and a house with real atmosphere.

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4 full and 1 half
  • Sleeps: 16
  • Deck: 1,500 square feet, with outdoor dining for 16
See The Gilded Grouse
Palmer Summit blends luxury with mountain charm, inviting decks, cozy gathering spots, and thoughtful amenities nestled in Virginia’s scenic beauty. Your sanctuary for unforgettable connections.
Bright, open, with the ski slopes in view

The Palmer Summit

Ski-slope views from the front deck, a hot tub, sauna and fire table out back, a 98-inch home theater and a game room below. Dining for 16 at one table.

Big views of the ski slopes, a home theater and a bright, airy house.

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4 full
  • Decks: Two decks, over 1,500 square feet in all
  • Skiing: 3 minute drive
See The Palmer Summit
At both houses

The same hosting, whichever you choose.

Six bedrooms each

  • Real beds in private bedrooms
  • A Helix mattress on every bed
  • Bunks for the kids at both houses

Hot tub and sauna

  • An outdoor hot tub at each house
  • A cedar sauna at each house
  • A fire table for the evenings

Massanutten Resort

  • Skiing and snow tubing minutes away
  • Indoor and outdoor water parks
  • Shenandoah National Park within half an hour

House rules, both houses

  • No pets
  • No parties or events. Gatherings are welcome.
  • Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM