Location: Canaan Valley, West Virginia, USA (Walking distance to Timberline Ski Resort)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
New to the rental market summer of 2007, Bear's Retreat is the ideal place to retreat, relax, and rejuvenate in a pristine mountain setting. This executive home is located at the end of a quiet lane on the edge of the nations 500th national wildlife refuge. Surrounded by lush valley and mountain vistas and the songs of the many species of birds inhabiting the refuge, Bear's Retreat will delight and pamper the most discerning of guests.
The interior views are as lovely as the outside ones - the sunroom drenched in the morning sun with three walls of windows, the master suite with brass chandelier and private exit to hot tub deck, the master bath with jacuzzi tub and picture window that frames a scenic view of the pond. The large pool room with gas fireplace, TV and regulation sized Brunswick pool table are sure to please. For more private pursuits, the loft is the perfect spot for curling up to read, catching a movie, or taking advantage of the WiFi network.
Located within 20 minutes of two state parks and five minutes from two downhill ski resorts, Bear's Retreat offers an exciting range of activities from mountain biking, golfing, swimming, fishing to getting away from it all and just relaxing in the beauty and stillness of this exquisite setting.
Canaan Valley is a unique ecosystem. It is as if a piece of New England or Canada was plopped down into West Virginia. It’s the highest elevation valley east of the Mississippi. Summers bring little humidity - temperatures rarely pass the 90's, and the evenings are cool and refreshing. Canaan's autumn leaves rival New England's brilliance and diversity of color. This area is unusually remote for the "East Coast". You can hike in gorgeous remote places for hours and see neither man nor structure. The Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge is the habitat for over 150 bird species and a major flyover in the Fall.
Other attractions include the Canaan Valley Resort, Blackwater Falls State Park, and the historic mountain towns of Davis and Thomas with their unique shops, cafes, and antique stores. Don't miss the Purple Fiddle in Thomas with its alt-country music or the Whitegrass Cross Country Ski Center with its organic cafe.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Koi pond, stream, wildlife refuge,extensively landscaped
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Fish pond w/Koi, paved driveway, private lane, creek
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring-Summer-Fall .. $769/3 nights .. $1197/week
Spring-Summer-Fall .. 4th night only $25
Winter..... $1305/3 nights .. $2045/weekly
3 nights Holiday - $1530 $Weekly please call
Holidays: Christmas/NYs, MLK Wknd, Pres. Wknd, 4th July, Thanksgiving
Pet fee: $50
Refundable Security Deposit - $300
PLEASE NOTE RATES INCLUDE ALL TAXES AND FEES
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Canaan Valley
We had no intention of buying a vacation home but this house just captured us! The storybook setting with pond, stream and views of the wildlife refuge have huge appeal. The interior craftsmanship is amazing and far exceeds the standard vacation rental. It is a house which pampers and nurtures.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The koi love to be fed are very tame. The number and diversity of birds will amaze - truly a birdlover's paradise.
Property Photos
- Bear's Retreat - Summer Serenity - Canaan Valley Rental
- Bear's Retreat - A Winter Wonderland - Canaan Valley Rental
- Private Hot tub - Accessible from Master Bedroom - Canaan Valley Rental
- Hot tub for sunsets, star gazing, or just chilling out
- Great Room with Plasma TV and Gas Fireplace
- Master Bedroom w/private exit to gazebo and hot tub
- Master Bath
- Covered deck with sunset views
- Sunroom
- Pool Room w/ TV, refrigerator, gas fireplace
- Kitchen w/gas stove, dbl door refrig w/ice maker
- Back of property borders National Wildlife Refuge
- Deck overlooking koi pond
- Cozy loft with TV and Nintendo 64
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #138843
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