Welcome to Pocosan Lodge, a private Shenandoah resort designed for unforgettable group getaways. Set on 8 secluded acres with sweeping mountain views, this 7,500+ sq. ft. retreat sleeps 16 with four king ensuite bedrooms and a dedicated bunk room. Gather together or spread out with a hot tub, panoramic barrel sauna, cold plunge, private theater, game room, speakeasy, karaoke room, playground, and covered outdoor dining for 20. Managed by New School Hosting.
Pocosan Lodge is a resort unto itself, a private 7,500+ sq. ft. Shenandoah retreat where multi-generational families and groups can gather comfortably without feeling crowded. Set on 8 secluded acres with sweeping mountain views, the home pairs refined cabin character with an unusually deep collection of indoor and outdoor amenities.
WHY GROUPS LOVE POCOSAN LODGE
- Sleeps 16 comfortably in four private king ensuite bedrooms plus a dedicated bunk room
- Multiple living and entertainment spaces give kids, teens, and adults room to enjoy the house their own way
- Five full bathrooms plus a powder room
- True group dining: indoor seating across the dining room and kitchen, plus covered outdoor dining for 20
- Two washers and two dryers make longer stays and large-group trips easier
RELAX
- Take in the mountain view from the hot tub.
- Unwind in the panoramic barrel sauna or reset with the hot tub and cold plunge experience.
- Gather around the firepit after a day on the trails or at nearby wineries.
- Enjoy the primary suite's soaking tub and the home's many quiet places to settle in with a book or morning coffee.
PLAY
- Challenge the group to pool, shuffleboard, arcade games, poker, karaoke, cornhole, or ladder ball.
- Let younger guests enjoy the playground, bunk room, games, and open space.
- Keep your routine in the private gym or turn a rainy afternoon into a full movie marathon.
WATCH AND LISTEN
- Settle into the private theater with a projector, serious sound, and four full-size sofas.
- Stream throughout the house on approximately 10 smart TVs.
- Use the whole-house Bluetooth audio system to create the soundtrack for dinner, game night, or a slow morning.
GATHER
- Cook for the whole group in the generous kitchen with two sinks, an island, pantry, and abundant prep space.
-Share meals at the dining table for 12, with additional kitchen seating nearby.
- Dine outside together at the covered and screened table for 20 - a rare feature in a home that truly hosts 16.
- Enjoy the wet bar, beverage refrigeration, coffee bar, grill, and multiple indoor and outdoor conversation areas.
HOUSE LAYOUT:
OUTDOOR SPACES
- The upper deck features the mountain-view hot tub, two comfortable lounge areas, and a screened porch with covered dining for 20 and a gas grill.
- The lower patio is home to the panoramic barrel sauna, a plunge tub that can be enjoyed hot or cold, cornhole, and ladder ball.
- Just off the driveway, a gas firepit with ample seating creates another gathering space. Propane is provided.
- The children’s playground is positioned nearby, with Adirondack chairs where adults can relax while keeping an eye on younger guests.
MAIN LEVEL
- The dramatic great room features soaring post-and-beam architecture, a wood-burning fireplace, a large smart TV, generous seating, and a full wall of windows framing the mountain view.
- The fully equipped gourmet kitchen includes an oversized island, stainless steel appliances, two sinks, a large pantry, and bar seating for four. A sunny breakfast area offers a round table for six and beautiful views.
- Open to the kitchen, the main dining area seats 12.
- Bedroom 1 — Primary king ensuite: The spacious primary suite includes a wood-burning fireplace, sitting area with smart TV, and direct deck access. Its ensuite bathroom features dual vanities, an oversized tiled shower with a rainfall showerhead, and a soaking tub overlooking the mountains.
- An additional room adjoining the primary suite can serve as a nursery or as a getting-ready room with four individual vanity stations.
- Bedroom 2 — King ensuite: This bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and an oversized tiled shower.
- A powder room is located just off the great room.
LOWER LEVEL
- The expansive game room includes a large-screen smart TV, pool table, shuffleboard, three multi-game arcade machines, a gas fireplace, and a wet bar with a beverage refrigerator.
- The private theater features a large projection screen, ceiling-mounted projector, high-performance sound system, and four full-size sofas.
- The Speakeasy offers a poker table, smart TV, and queen-sized pullout sofa.
- Bedroom 3 — King ensuite: This bedroom offers direct patio access and an ensuite bathroom with a zero-entry shower.
- Bedroom 4 — King ensuite: This bedroom also offers direct patio access and an ensuite bathroom with a zero-entry shower.
- Bedroom 5 — Bunk room: Two full-over-full bunk beds provide four double beds in total.
- A full hall bathroom serves the bunk room and lower-level common areas.
- The dedicated karaoke room gives guests another place to gather and play.
- The garage gym includes a treadmill, weight bench and free weights, yoga equipment, and a TV.
- The laundry room is equipped with two full-size washers and two full-size dryers—especially helpful for large groups and longer stays.
UPPER LEVEL
- The private office includes a desk, smart TV, and queen-sized pullout sofa, providing a quiet place to work or step away from the group.
FAMILIES ARE WELCOME
Traveling with little ones? Pocosan Lodge is set up to make family trips easier with a separate nursery, crib, changing table, rocking chair, 2 high chairs, children's dinnerware, outside playground, bunk room, games, theater, and plenty of entertainment for older children and teens.
WEDDING WEEKENDS AND CELEBRATIONS
Pocosan Lodge is an especially comfortable home base for wedding weekends, family reunions, milestone celebrations, and multi-family trips. A separate room adjoining the primary suite can serve as a nursery or a getting-ready room with four vanity stations. Please note that the property is offered as overnight lodging; events and parties are not permitted.
DESIGNED FOR EFFORTLESS GROUP STAYS
Fast whole-home Fiber Wi-Fi, an EV charger, two washers and two dryers, linens and towels, smart TVs, whole-house audio, a well-equipped coffee bar, and multiple beverage-cooling options add practical ease to a special-occasion stay.
Guest access:
Guests enjoy private access to the home and its guest amenities during their stay, including the hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, theater, game and entertainment spaces, gym, playground, decks, screened porch, firepit area, and guest parking. Any clearly marked owner, housekeeping, or mechanical storage areas are not included in guest access.
Neighborhood highlights:
Pocosan Lodge sits beside the beauty of Shenandoah National Park, offering a private mountain setting within easy reach of hiking, wineries, breweries, small towns, and Charlottesville.
Skyline Drive and Shenandoah trailheads are approximately 20 minutes away, with access to waterfalls, overlooks, and celebrated hikes throughout the park. Iconic Old Rag makes a memorable day trip for experienced hikers with the appropriate reservation and preparation.
Stanardsville is about 13 minutes away for groceries and local essentials. The area's wineries and breweries are generally within a 15- to 30-minute drive, making the lodge a natural home base for wine-country weekends. Charlottesville is approximately 40 minutes away, with dining, shopping, the University of Virginia, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
The lodge is approximately 2 hours from Washington, DC, and 1 hour 45 minutes from Richmond, making it feel wonderfully remote without requiring a full day of travel.
Getting around:
A car is necessary for reaching Pocosan Lodge and exploring the surrounding area. Guests should expect rural and mountain roads and should follow the arrival directions supplied before check-in rather than relying only on a map app. There is a mile of unpaved gravel road which leads to the paved driveway. Plan extra travel time after dark or during winter weather.
Approximate drive times: 13 minutes to Stanardsville; 20 minutes to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park access; 15 to 30 minutes to area wineries and breweries; 40 minutes to Charlottesville; 1 hour 45 minutes to Richmond; and 2 hours to Washington, DC.
