Located within a mile (2 km) of Bryce Ski Resort, this chalet is within 2 miles (3 km) of George Washington National Forest. Guestrooms at this chalet include kitchens, fireplaces, and patios.
Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse - 30 min drive - 15.7 miles
Luray Caverns - 46 min drive - 34.6 miles
Restaurants
Copper Kettle - 4 min drive
Smileys Kustard - 4 min drive
Freed's Biscuit Company - 4 min drive
Kismet Country Diner - 4 min drive
Cave Ridge Vineyard - 23 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views!
Holocene is an updated vintage mountain chalet perched on a mountainside boasting a gorgeous view of Great North Mountain and Wolf Gap. Enjoy the outdoors on the wrap-around deck! The great room's huge windows and deck create a tree-top living space. Access to the chalet includes 10 steps down to the front deck and entry door from the driveway. Located within the Bryce Resort community, this chalet is about 1 mile from the Resort's main lodge and ski/bike lifts, and a 1.25 mile drive to the Basye Community Store.
Please review the listing photos carefully. Drone photos show proximity to the surrounding mountainside and valley. This vintage chalet has been updated with modern appliances and amenities while preserving its rustic mountain charm. It's a perfect home for families and small groups looking for a quiet location where nature provides endless entertainment.
FEATURES & AMENITIES: The spacious great room includes a dining area and living room with a wood stove. Firewood is provided from late fall through early spring. Please note, however, that the wood stove produces significant heat! The updated kitchen has classy modern wood cabinets, a grand brick cooking alcove, stainless appliances, and mesmerizing granite countertops. The kitchen is adjacent to the great room and dining area and includes basic cookware, tableware, appliances, and a basket-style drip coffee maker (filters provided, but please bring your favorite grind). The dining area seats five at the table and another four at the kitchen island. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom with a king bed, a well-appointed renovated full bath, and access to a wrap-around deck with Solo Stove fire pit and gas grill. The spacious loft looks overlooks the great room and through the huge windows into the tree tops. The loft has two bedrooms, each with a queen beds, and a full bath. Sleeps six comfortably.
The chalet is supplied with bedding (pillows, bedspreads, blankets), fresh bed linens, one towel set per max occupants, one travel-size bar soap per max occupants, two rolls toilet paper per bathroom, two dishwasher tabs, five trash bags, one bath trash bag per bathroom, one paper towel roll, one kitchen dish towel, one travel-size dish soap, and one scrubby pad. We encourage guests with large groups, or who are staying several nights, or who are heavy users of consumable supplies to bring extra supplies or purchase them at the local Basye Community Store.
The flat screen Smart TV allows guests to log into popular streaming apps, and high-speed 50+mbps WiFi internet is sufficient for working, streaming, and gaming. There's a DVD player for movie night and a wide selection of DVDs (free to borrow during your stay) at our Reception Office.
OTHER NOTABLES: Pets are NOT permitted.
This is a Self-Check-In unit. You'll receive check-in instructions via email seven days prior to arrival (or immediately if booking within seven days) that include the property's address, driving directions, a unique Key Code, and other important information.
This property has a propane gas grill on the main deck. It does NOT have an outdoor hot tub or fire pit.
Guests have unlimited access to our pool at our reception office (2565 Orkney Grade). The Bryce Resort pool is reserved for Bryce Resort member use only. See pictures of our (Bryce Mountain Escapes) pool in the unit listing. It's open 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Quiet hours after 10:00 pm are strongly enforced by the local security and police.
MOUNTAIN & VALLEY FUN: Bryce Resort offers many activities and features throughout the year, including snow skiing/boarding, snow tubing, golf, Lake Laura swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, paddle boating, and kayaking, and a thrill-filled lift-accessed mountain bike park. Please visit Bryce Resort's website for more information, seasonality, and pricing. Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts.
Bryce Resort is also the perfect launch point for many other adventures in the northern Shenandoah Valley, including hiking, fishing, hot air ballooning, visiting wineries & breweries, exploring caverns, antiquing, enjoying the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival on summer Saturdays in nearby Orkney Springs, and so much more.
Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
617179
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this chalet?
This chalet is located in Basye, close to Bryce Ski Resort and Cave Ridge Vineyard. George Washington National Forest is also within a driving distance of 1.4 mi.
Is parking available on site at this chalet?
No, there isn't parking at this chalet.
Is this chalet associated with a casino?
No, this chalet is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this chalet?
No, there is no indoor pool at this chalet.
Is Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views! a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this chalet will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a firepit.
Are there hot tubs at Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views!?
No, this chalet doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this chalet include breakfast service?
No, this chalet doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this chalet allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this chalet.
Are there connecting rooms at this chalet?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this chalet.
Are there rooms with balconies at Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views!?
Yes, every accommodation at Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views! comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.
Holocene Chalet - treetop mountain views! Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John C.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Svea K.
Mar 16, 2025
Svea K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim O.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski with kids
Traditional mountain cabin with great views and working wood stove for ambiance and heat. Clean and nice kitchen cooking supplies. Comfy beds. Few minutes to mountain and lake laura. Cons if you twisted my arm, not a ton of space inside for ski equipment, tight parking space/s.
Tim O.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte/Paul E.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pedal Labs
Had a great stay in Bryce Mountain
Convient to the Women’s weekend Takeover at the resort.