Virginia's listings are big oceanfront houses at Sandbridge in Virginia Beach and camps and retreat centers in the Shenandoah Valley and the Alleghenies.
In Virginia the list covers 3 retreat centers and camps, 3 private lodges and cabins. The most are in Virginia Beach (3), Madison (1) and Millboro Springs (1). Capacities are what each operator publishes, not permitted occupancy, so confirm before you book.
As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 6 places in Virginia that sleep 15 or more people, from 30 to 550 guests. 2 sleep 50 or more and 2 sleep 100 or more. The largest is Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, VA, which sleeps 550, per its operator.
3 venues (camps, lodges, retreat centers) and 3 rental homes. Capacity for every listing is the number on the operator's own page; 1 gives only the largest building. Last updated . How we check capacity.
The largest places in Virginia
By the capacity each operator states. Not ranked by quality and not paid placement.
From each operator's own description of who it hosts.
When to go
Summers are hot and humid, mountain areas peak in summer and during October leaf season, and beach houses book up most in summer. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so check the cancellation terms for coastal stays.
Before you book
Ask how the stated count sleeps: beds, bunks, sofa beds or floor space. 2 places here publish a bedroom count.
For reunions and retreats, ask about one room where everyone can eat or meet.
Check minimum stays, deposits and cancellation terms in writing.
Confirm parking or bus access for the size of your group.
Distances are straight-line from the closest place we list in Virginia, so the drive will be longer. Group pick means the business publishes a group rate, private booking or buyout. Group details come from each business's own page, checked Nov 9, 2026. Entries marked "group terms not checked" are nearby parks and attractions from Wikidata. Confirm prices and group sizes before you book.
Harris TeeterSupermarket · 2800 Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach · under 1 mi from the closest listing
Walmart SupercenterSupercenter · 546 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach · about 2.4 mi from the closest listing
The Fresh MarketSupermarket · 1624 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach · about 2.4 mi from the closest listing
AldiSupermarket · 929 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach · about 2.8 mi from the closest listing
Whole Foods MarketSupermarket · 1800 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach · about 2.9 mi from the closest listing
Food LionSupermarket · 1340 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach · about 4.0 mi from the closest listing
Food LionSupermarket · 2352 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach · about 4.1 mi from the closest listing
Walmart SupercenterSupercenter · 657 Phoenix Drive, Virginia Beach · about 5.6 mi from the closest listing
Harris TeeterSupermarket · 2129 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach · about 6.0 mi from the closest listing
KrogerSupermarket · 3330 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach · about 6.2 mi from the closest listing
Sam's ClubWarehouse club · 3345 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach · about 6.3 mi from the closest listing
Walmart SupercenterSupercenter · 1149 Upton Drive, Virginia Beach · about 6.5 mi from the closest listing
Store locations from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Check hours before a big shop. For delivery, enter the rental's address in the store's app or Instacart to see if they deliver there.
Questions about group lodging in Virginia
What is the largest group lodging in Virginia on this list?
Shrine Mont in Orkney Springs, which its operator says has room for 550. Next is Camp Mont Shenandoah in Millboro Springs (160). Confirm the count with the operator before you book.
How many places in Virginia sleep 30, 50 or 100 people?
Of the 6 places listed in Virginia, 6 state room for 30 or more, 2 for 50 or more and 2 for 100 or more. The middle of the list is about 42 people.
What kinds of group stays are there in Virginia?
3 retreat centers and camps, 3 private lodges and cabins. 3 are venues such as camps, lodges or retreat centers, and 3 are rental homes.
Which towns in Virginia have the most places for big groups?
Virginia Beach (3), Madison (1), Millboro Springs (1), Orkney Springs (1). See the Sandbridge area page for more.
Do any places in Virginia allow pets or have meeting space?
Where operators say so: 1 place says pets are allowed and 0 places list meeting space. Many don't say either way, so ask.
Do you take bookings or payments?
No. You contact each place yourself and pay them directly. We never handle money, and nobody can pay to rank higher in the list.
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