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    Business ProfileforMassanutten Resort

    Timeshare Companies
    BBB accredited business

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Alert:
    Timeshares are a long-term commitment.  Massanutten Resort Timeshares are contracted deeded property that comply with the Virginia Timeshare Act.  Consumers need to read and understand the contract before signing. Do not rely solely on the oral presentation.  You will be required to sign that you are relying solely what is in the contract paperwork and not on anything you were verbally told.   Read and understand the contract before signing.  Massanutten does not have a buy back program.  Consumers have a seven (7) day window to cancel the purchase. The rescission must be sent certified per the contract, return receipt requested is advised. You will have yearly Maintenance fees that will increase each year.

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.05/5stars

    Average of 79 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    232 complaints closed in last 3 years

    100 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 5/15/1993

    Years in Business: 53

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    This company offers building, selling and management of timeshare projects and owns and manages recreational ski slopes, golf courses, indoor complexes, hotels and condominiums.

    Consumers need to read and understand the contract before signing. Do not rely on solely on the oral presentation. Consumers have a seven day window to rescind the purchase. The recension should be sent certified, return receipt requested.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1822 Resort Dr, McGaheysville, VA 22840-2241
    BBB File Opened:
    1/15/1973
    Years in Business:
    53
    Business Started:
    1/15/1971
    Business Incorporated:
    11/14/1984
    Accredited Since:
    5/15/1993
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Great Eastern Resort Corporation-Massanutten
    • The Resorts Companies
    • The Summit at Massanutten Owners Association
    • Great Eastern Resort Management
    • Eagle Trace Owners Association
    • Great Eastern Resort Corporation
    • Shenandoah Villas
    Business Management
    • Mr. Steve Krohn, COO
    • Mr. Matthias Smith, Vice President
    • Ms. Zenaida Hall, Owner Engagement Manager
    • Ms. Kelly Long, Director of Hospitality Administration
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Steve Krohn, COO
    • Mr. Matthias Smith, Vice President
    • Ms. Kelly Long, Director of Hospitality Administration

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Kelly Long, Director of Hospitality Administration
    Additional Contact Information

    Phone Numbers

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Timeshares

    Customer Complaints

    232 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    04/09/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Billing Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I owe $1,142 in owners fees at Massanutten for a timeshare. They are trying to charge me $1,620.51 which is $478.51 in fees and will not negotiate it at all. I understand my payment is late but I didn't receive a bill until it came from the collections department. They have added on some finance charges and penalties which I understand but there is a $400 collection fee that is just absurd. This timeshare was passed on to me when my mother passed away so I'm not sure if there was a mistake in the billing or if it's done through email but if I'm willing to pay the owners fees, finance charges and penalties I would like them to waive the ridiculous collection fee.
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    Customer Reviews

    79 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Leandra L

    1 star

    04/12/2024

    Our experience with Massanutten began after attending a BBQ festival in ********** ** in June of 2023. We wound up sitting through a presentation and a high-pressure sales pitch for 3 hours and 45 minutes. Our salesperson took us on a tour of multiple units and then followed up with a series of questions about our vacation habits. When we told him that we were engaged to be married–and intended to have children in the future–he claimed that a Massanutten timeshare would be in our best interest because of its investment potential, endless vacation options, and the ability for us to pass down our membership to future heirs. Mark neglected to tell us that our children would be forced to inherit this contract. It has been over six months and we have not used our timeshare a single time. We have been deceived and misled by Massanutten’s salespeople. We were never told that we would only have access to the timeshare every other year, because if we had been told then we never would have agreed to buy it. The deceptive and coercive sales tactics, the fraudulent claims, and the fabricated time constraints created a hostile environment where we felt that we had no choice but to sign in order to leave. Neither of us can afford this burdensome contract, and we have had to put our lives on hold because of a salesperson’s greed and deceptive sales practices. We have written a letter requesting them to release us from this contract immediately, or we will be forced to escalate this situation to the highest channels available.

    Massanutten Resort Response

    04/15/2024

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are truly sorry that the sales experience was not positive. There is a tremendous amount of information conveyed during the tour and sales process. The staff breaks down the information throughout the sales process and makes every effort to answer any questions you may have. We appreciate your feedback and will share this review with the appropriate team to improve our service. We have referred your account to NOVA – New Owners Vacation Advisors to help you better understand your ownership. For more assistance with your ownership please call 540.289.4904 option 1 to talk with the Owners Association. Please check out the owners’ website for more resources. Owner’s Website for Massanutten ***********************. 

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