Deck seating with coffee at Cedar Escape
Plan Your Stay

Everything you need before you arrive.

A little planning goes a long way. Cedar Escape makes it easy to prepare for a smooth, stress-free stay.

The 4-Step Planning System

Everything comes together in four steps.

Step 01

Reserve Popular Activities

WaterPark passes, golf tee times, the Spa (book 48 hours ahead), and Campfire Grill reservations for larger groups.

Step 02

Stock the Kitchen

Plan your grocery stop — Food Lion in Elkton is our pick for a full run before you settle in.

Step 03

See What's Already Here

Cedar Escape provides more than you'd expect. See exactly what's already at the house.

Step 04

Get the Digital Guide

Booked guests receive a detailed digital guide within 48 hours of booking.

What to Do Before You Arrive

The practical stuff, sorted.

Book Resort Activities

  • Reserve WaterPark passes
  • Tee times & golf lessons
  • Zip-lining, tubing, adventures
  • Bike & kayak rentals
  • Dinner reservations for larger groups
Explore Massanutten →

Seasonal Planning

  • Check the weather before you pack
  • Layers for shoulder-season mountain weather
  • Winter: allow extra time for the mountain drive
  • Summer: sunscreen and water shoes for the WaterPark
See Mountain Weather →
Scenic chairlift ride over the mountains at Massanutten Resort
Kids playing on the playground at Massanutten Resort, with the lake and mountains in the background
For Families

Easy family fun around the resort.

Need something simple between the bigger plans? Massanutten has lower-key recreation around the resort, including playgrounds, courts, trails and other outdoor options that are great when you don't want to plan a whole outing.

Playgrounds

An easy stop when the kids need to burn off some energy.

Courts + Outdoor Recreation

Basketball, tennis, volleyball and other recreation are available around the resort.

Trails + More

Good for a quick walk, bike ride or some outside time between activities.

Explore Resort Recreation →

Resort amenities, hours, fees and availability are managed separately by Massanutten Resort.

Groceries & Essentials

  • Order groceries in advance, or plan your stop
  • Food Lion in Elkton for a full run
  • Target & Walmart Neighborhood Market in Harrisonburg
  • The Market at Massanutten for last-minute basics

Prefer to skip the grocery stop? Schedule a Walmart grocery delivery for around your arrival time so you can unload, settle in, and have the fridge stocked without making another trip.

See Groceries + Essentials →
Food Lion storefront in Elkton, VA
Already Taken Care Of

A few less things to pack.

From coffee supplies to family gear, here's what's already waiting at the house.

Kitchen + Coffee

Full kitchen, Keurig K-Duo, air fryer, indoor griddle, Traeger grill with pellets.

Family Gear

High chair, Pack 'n Play, toddler dinnerware, safety gates, and toys.

Laundry Basics

Washer & dryer, starter detergent, iron & ironing board.

Entertainment

Movie room, pool table, arcade, VR, board games, high-speed Wi-Fi.

Linens, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and starter toiletries are all provided. See the full list on the House Tour page.

After You Book

Your digital guide has you covered.

Within 48 hours of booking, you'll receive a personalized digital guide with everything you need.

Arrival

Directions, check-in details, door code

Parking

Where to park, capacity, overflow

Wi-Fi Info

Network name and access details

House Tips

Thermostat, fireplace, how things work

Local Picks

Our favorite restaurants, hikes, hidden gems

Support

We're just a message away

No sensitive info is shared here. You'll receive everything you need once you book.

Mockup preview of the Cedar Escape digital guide, showing arrival, Wi-Fi, local picks and support sections

Have Another Question?

Everything from check-in times to booking policies is in one place.

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We can't wait to host your Massanutten getaway.

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