Welcome to Maple Mountain Cabin
Your mountains. Your retreat. Your time.
Welcome to the valley
We made this home the way we'd want to stay in it: room for everyone, a few fun surprises, and nothing to figure out. This little guide keeps it simple. Everything you need first, the fun stuff after.
Settle in
Start with Wi-Fi, then tap anything below to open it.
Wi-Fi
- Network
- Password
The Marshall speakerPair your phone in under a minute
- Flip the power switch on the top of the speaker to turn it on.
- Press the Source button to choose Bluetooth. Then press and hold it until the Bluetooth light pulses red. That means it's ready to pair.
- On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and tap ACTON III. The light turns solid when you're connected.
- Press play on your favorite playlist. Turn the Volume knob to set the level, and use the Bass and Treble knobs beside it to shape the sound. Turn clockwise for more. The play/pause and skip control is on top too.
The speaker can link to two phones at once, but only one can play at a time. If yours won't start, ask the other person to pause, or disconnect their phone first. Please flip the power switch off when you head out for the day.
The smart TVsSamsung TVs in the living room, basement, and second bedroom
- Press Power on the Samsung remote to turn the TV on.
- Press the Home button (the little house) to open your apps, then choose Netflix, YouTube, or whatever you like.
- Sign in with your own account. Tip: most apps let you scan a code with your phone, which is quicker than typing.
- Want to share your phone screen? On iPhone, tap the AirPlay icon in your video app or Control Center. On Android, open Smart View from your quick settings. Both need your phone on the cabin Wi-Fi.
- If the screen goes dark or says "no signal," press Source on the remote and choose the TV's built-in apps or the right HDMI input.
Before you leave, please sign out of each app you used so the next family starts fresh.
Basement movie theaterProjector, popcorn, and candy, step by step
🎬 The projector & screen
- The screen is mounted to the ceiling and stays there, so there's nothing to pull down or set up.
- Grab the single remote and press the power button. It turns everything on for you.
- Give it about half a minute to warm up, then log into a streaming app (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc.) using your own account.
- Dim the lights, start your movie, and enjoy!
- When you're done, use the same remote to power everything back off.
No need to touch the screen or projector itself. The remote does it all.
🍿 The popcorn machine
- Open the little glass door on the front and find the metal kettle up top.
- Flip on the two top switches: the one for the kettle (it spins) and the one for the heat. Give it a minute to warm up.
- Carefully pour in one packet of popcorn (or 3 tablespoons of oil and ½ cup of kernels), then close the kettle lid.
- Listen and watch: once the pops slow down to a few seconds apart, turn the heat switch off.
- Tilt the kettle handle forward to dump the popcorn into the warming deck below.
- Turn the kettle switch off too. Scoop your popcorn into a bowl with the scoop provided, and you're set!
- When you're all done, flip the warming light switch off as well.
The kettle gets hot. Grown-ups should handle pouring the oil and kernels and dumping the kettle.
🍫 Something sweet
💡 Movie posters
Love the glow, or prefer the room a little darker for your showing? If you'd like the movie posters off, simply unplug them at the outlets found below the posters, and plug them back in once your show is over, so the next family gets to enjoy them too.
Coffee bar & glasswareMorning coffee, evening wine
- Coffee: fill the water reservoir, then brew a single cup from a pod or a full carafe.
- Tea: the black kettle is for hot water, and the little racks hold teas.
- Extras: flavored syrups, like French vanilla, for a café-style cup.
- Wine glasses: in the arched cabinet below, along with a small wine rack.
Help yourself, and let us know if you run low on anything.
Around the houseHot tub, fire pit, game room, and a few more treats
- Hot tub: your private soak after a day on the slopes or trails.
- Fire pit and grill: dinner outside, then s'mores under the stars.
- Screened porch: the best spot for morning coffee.
- Game room: pool table, arcade games, and games for every age.
- Ski-lift swings: custom-made, and a favorite for photos.
- EV charging: the charger is just steps from the front door.
One clearly labeled owner's closet stays locked. Everything else in the house is yours to enjoy.
Right now nearby
Good any time of yearRainy-day and shoulder-season favorites
- Shenandoah Caverns in Quicksburg: the only Virginia cavern with an elevator, so it's an easy tour. Pair it with the nearby American Celebration on Parade museum.
- Meems Bottom Covered Bridge: 204 feet, the longest covered bridge in Virginia, and just outside Mount Jackson.
- Woodstock Tower: a short hike to a view over the seven bends of the Shenandoah River.
- Virginia Museum of the Civil War in New Market, for history buffs.
- Cave Ridge Vineyard in Mount Jackson, for a quiet glass with a view.
- Luray Caverns: about 45 minutes away, and worth the drive.
Eat & drink
A short list we'd send our own friends to. Hours shift with the seasons, so a quick call or search before you go is smart.
Bites
From ski-day lunches to a relaxed night out.
Slope-side lodge dining, with live music on weekends.
Hearty platters and a menu the kids will actually eat.
Authentic Peruvian cooking, and a nice change of pace.
Italian comfort food when the whole crew is hungry.
Breakfast and lunch on King Street, weekdays only.
A historic mill setting, known for its special dinner evenings.
Pints & pours
Craft beer and wine, from the mountain to the valley floor.
A family-owned estate winery with mountain views and a Virginia Governor's Cup on its résumé.
Brewpub with pizza and craft beer, close to Bryce.
A neighborhood taproom on Orkney Grade, handy after a day at Bryce.
Family-run winery in the foothills with valley views.
Family-friendly, with a good beer list and real food.
Craft beer inside the historic 1918 Strand Theatre.
A farm brewery with well-reviewed beers, just up the valley.
A local favorite, especially the coffee stout.
The Cabin Rules
Straight from the sign in our kitchen.
- Breathe in the air
- Take long walks
- Explore nature
- Play games
- Read a good book
- Enjoy every sunset
- Count the stars
- Sit by the fire
- Make memories
- Relax, you're at the cabin!
Show us what you love
We can't wait to see what you love about this home, and we hope you'll make it a tradition for years to come.
Snap your favorite corner of the cabin, then tag us on Instagram so we can cheer you on.
- Hot tub at dusk
- Movie night in the theater
- Fire pit stories
- The ski-lift swings
- Game room showdown
- Coffee on the porch
- The Shenandoah mural in town
- The butterfly mural in town
Something not quite right? Message us through Airbnb and we'll make it right, fast. And if your stay was wonderful, a review helps other families find their way to us.
Easy Breezy Checkout
Just four little things, then you're free to hit the road. We'll take care of the rest!
- 🛏️Linens
Just leave them right on the bed, no stripping or folding needed.
- 🧺Towels
Hang used towels back on the bathroom hooks.
- 🗑️Trash
Pop your trash bags, tied up nice and secure, into the covered trash cans outside.
- 🍽️Dishes
Place plates and silverware in the dishwasher. No need to run it, we've got it from there.
That's it! Leave the rest to us. 💛 Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon.