Location: Snowshoe, West Virginia, USA (2 miles from Snowshoe Mountain) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Log Cabin, cabin, Snowshoe, vacation rental, home
Enjoy our log cabin with views of the West Virginia mountains. If you want to stay in a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle, but also want easy access to a number of activities, this is the place to stay. The cabin is located in Slatyfork, two miles from the four season resort of Snowshoe Mountain. It sleeps six in three queen size beds with one bedroom and a cozy loft.
Bring only clothes/toiletries and food! This cabin has everything you need: full kitchen, sheets, towels, paper and cleaning products(not personal toiletries), and a porch with views to Snowshoe and of wildlife.
Play golf at the Gary Player designed Raven Golf Course, voted #1 Public Access Golf Course in West Virginia for the fourth year in a row. Enjoy a walk through Slatyfork Farm development adjoining our cabin. We love our pets and understand you may want to bring your pet on your vacation. We are pet-friendly with a reasonable deposit for extra cleaning. Linens and cleaning upon departure are included in our rates.
There is a grocery store, gas and unique shopping one mile from the cabin. Four wheel drive recommended in the winter, but we are right off well-maintained Highway 219 leading to Snowshoe.
Seasonal Activities nearby(please check with vendors schedules before your visit to ensure availability): Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking, Golf at Raven Golf Course, Snowshoe’s Outpost Adventure with BMX Track, Sporting Clays, Climbing Wall and Miniature Golf.
One of the most popular recreational activities in Pocahontas County is fishing. Eight Rivers (Cheat, Cherry, Cranberry, Elk, Gauley, Greenbrier, Tygart Valley, Williams) and countless streams originate in the area.
Take a scenic ride on the Cass railroad(check seasonal schedule and buy tickets ahead because they book up quickly), mountain bike, hike, fish, bike the Greenbrier River Trail or float the Greenbrier River. Visit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Lost World Caverns, Falls of Hill Creek, Droop Mountain State Park, Beartown State Park, Watoga State Park and Seneca State Forest.
Nationally recognized, the Highland Scenic Highway, is a must see. Cutting across Monongahela National Forest, this 43-mile route, much of which follows Rte. 150, the highest major road in the state- provides dramatic views of the Allegheny Highlands. This scenic byway, accessible from April through November (weather permitting) begins just south of Slatyfork and travels through hardwood forests to Richwood.
Along the way, you’ll find wildlife, waterfalls, 150 miles of hiking trails, and the 36,000 acre Cranberry Bogs Wilderness Area and Visitors Center. The county is home to two other nationally recognized scenic byways as well that are accessible year-round.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : One bed on main floor. Two queen beds in loft/bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Mostly children's videos
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : Calling card needed for long distance calls. Cell phones don't work in area because of National Radio Astronomy Observatory. ATT/Singular calls may work in one spot on top of Snowshoe Mtn. diagonally across from 4848' Gift Shop.
- Other Amenities
- Gas Freestanding Fireplace,games, books, movies, Coffee maker, Crockpot
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Parking is at living area level of cabin. There is one step down onto porch and one step up into cabin.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : The doorways are not large to bedroom and bathroom
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- fly fishing, Rafting(1-3hrs away), Go Fly fishing on Cheat Cherry Cranberry Elk Gauley Greenbrier Tygart Rivers! Kids of all ages will enjoy the new indoor rec center which also doubles as a special event room. Basketball goals, pool and hockey tables and video arcade along with night time family entertainment. (Call Snowshoe to ensure that building is not in use for a special event rather than for kids' activities)!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Snowshoe is getting a lot of snow lately!
Dec 2011- March 2012 Sun-Thurs... $135 + 12% lodging tax/night 2 night min
Dec 2011 - March 2012 weekend...$150 + 12% lodging tax/night 2 night min
Dec 2011 - March 2012 holidays $220 + 12% lodging tax/night 3 nigt min
Apr-Nov 2012................. $375/4 nights & $650/week plus tax
Apr-Nov 2012 mid-week .. $100/night (2 night min) + 12% lodging tax
Apr-Nov 2012 weekend ... $120/night (2 night min) + 12% lodging tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
-
Credit Cards Accepted:
-
-
-
-
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Snowshoe
Our cabin is conveniently located to enjoy all activities in the area.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
We enjoy our location in the mountains since we are from a coastal region.
Just off Hwy 219. Turn into Slatyfork Farms entrance and then turn left onto small gravel road leading to three cabins in a row. Ours is the one closest to Slatyfork Farms.
On the highway near the cabin. A great place for equipment and clothing. Easy pick up and drop off for rentals. They also have a shop in Top of the World.
Owner's Map of Snowshoe
Our family including our 23 year old daughter and 21 year old son loves to ski. We also love coastal living in our home of Savannah,GA. Since we rarely get snow, we started visiting West Virginia to enjoy snow and skiing. After visiting the area during other seasons, we realized that we loved West Virginia year-round. We bought our home with plans of renting it out to visitors. We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy the cabin and share it with others. Visit soon in any season and enjoy all West Virginia has to offer from the comfort of our cabin!
Property Photos
-
- Mountain Mama's on a snowy day - Slatyfork, WV - West Virginia Vacation Rental - Stay in Mountain Mama's Log Cabin!
-
- Living area at Mountain Mama's - Slatyfork, WV - West Virginia Vacation Rental - Stay in Mountain Mama's Log Cabin!
-
- Living area at Mountain Mama's - Slatyfork, WV - West Virginia Vacation Rental - Stay in Mountain Mama's Log Cabin!
-
- Another view of kitchen
-
- Loft area sleeps four
-
- Bedroom on main floor
-
- Everyone can put their feet up after a good day of skiing!
-
- Summer in Slatyfork Farms
-
- First tracks on fresh snow on a beautiful blue sky day at Snowshoe!
-
- Summer in the Snowshoe area
-
- Fall morning in the valley south of Mountain Mama's!
-
- Fall in Slatyfork Farms
Traveler Reviews (61)
MLK weekend skiing at Mountain Mama's
Guest: Colin & Debbie
(Charles Town WV)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/17/12
We have stayed at many rental properties and hotels, but this is the first time I have taken the time to write a review. We originally planned to spend Christmas skiing at Mountain Mama's but there was no snow and most of the trails were closed. Chrissie was very flexible allowing us to move our booking to MLK weekend and we enjoyed a fantastic weekend. There was fresh snow and we were able to ski the main Snowshoe basin, Silver Creek and Cupp Run. The cabin was exactly as described and was cosy and very functional. It was spotlessly clean on arrival and everything was in perfect working order including the water. The kitchen was well equipped although we only cooked breakfast. We really enjoyed fine dining in a casual atmosphere at the nearby Elk River Inn which had an outstanding menu and avoided the need to drive back up the mountain. 4 wheel drive was essential to reverse up the driveway with the snow on the ground. Mountain Mama's was perfect for an adult family of four plus dogs. We will definitely return and Chrissie was the best owner we have every worked with. Elk River Rentals in front of the cabin were also good and gave us a 10% discount on both purchases and rentals when we said we were staying at Mountain Mama's.
Owner response:Thank you so much for taking time to post a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit! Come again. The Snowshoe area is great during all seasons.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
drive-way
Guest: Randy/John
(Chester, SC)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/17/11
we loved our stay at the cabin.....thank you so much for renting the cabin to us....the only minor thing was the drive way up to the cabin....there was not a way to turn the car around....the edge of the hill was so close to the drive....we were not being to sure of the the slope....pls can you you concider a turn around by the front or side of the cabin....so others can do a 3point turn and go straight down instead of backing down...which can be scarie to those not used to the terain.....other than that it was great and we will tell others about your great place Thanks again, Randy and John
Owner response:Thank you for choosing Mountain Mama's cabin for your stay in the Snowshoe area! We do provide suggestions for the easiest way to get up and down the driveway. The previous owner offered the suggestions to us. We don't own sufficient land to widen driveway. There is an area at base of driveway to do 3 point turn and back up which is easier than it sounds but not the same as having that space ourselves! Thank you again and come back soon!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, pet owners.
From Ohio
Guest: Kathy
(Johnstown, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Chrissie, We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay on our first visit to the Snowshoe area of West Virginia. The place was spotless, everything was in working order and very well equipped so all we need to bring was our food and clothes. We loved just sitting on the porch and enjoying the peace and quiet. We definitely will recommend your lovely cabin to our friends. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Ed and Dorothy's Review
Guest: Ed
(Cross Lanes, WV)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/01/11
Chrissie The cabin was very clean and ready for us when we arrived. The flowers were very beautiful and we want to thank the gentleman that picked them. Please thank him for us. The only problem we had was the water. It had a very strong sulfur oder. I read your instructions and called about the water and they came and added the chemicals. It took a while before the sulfur oder deminished. You may want to check the toaster it did not work when we tried it. The cabin was very nice and Dorothy and I had a very good time staying their. It rained several days and it was a bit chilly outside in the mornings. At night we had to use both fans to circuate the air in cabin. It did get a little warm inside of an evening and we could not keep the front door open to help cool the cabin. There are a coulple of inprovements we could suggest. The frist is to install a wooden screen door to keep the bugs out. We have several miller and mesquites to content with. The second is to provide more lighting in the living room/ kitchen and down stairs bedrooms. Thank you for allowing us to use the remaining days. We did not have any night time visitors (the bear) this time. The cabin inside was clean and the yard around the cabin was clean. Hope you and your family will be able to spent some time at the cabin soon. Thank and god bless you and your family Ed and Dorothy Gunno Jr
Owner response:These guests are repeat visitors. We have been unable to visit our cabin since January, so I asked them to let us know the condition of the cabin and and anything we might need to take care of. The info I sent to prospective guests includes the info on the well water. It is quickly remedied if the well owner is notified that the water has a sulfur smell. Come visit the cabin and enjoy any season in the Snowshoe and Pocahontas County area! Chrisise Burriss, owner Mountain Mama's cabin
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Great Cabin!
Guest: Marin & Damon
(Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/22/11
Review Submitted: 03/27/11
Our family loved staying at Mountain Mama's Log Cabin. The cabin was really cute, with a lot of charm, and very clean. It's really close to Snowshoe and thus to all the restaurants and activities in the area. We went off season and highly recommend making time to visit Beartown State Park. Chrissie was great to work with- we had to cancel our reservation at the last minute due to our daughter arriving one month early and she was so flexible about switching the dates of the reservation. We will definitely go back to Mountain Mama's next time we visit Snowshoe.
Recommended for:Families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers.
Martin Luther King Ski Weekend
Guest: 4skinuts
(Bowling Green, KY)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/22/11
What a great trip! The cabin was just enough. The pics did a great job of reflecting the actual setting. With 3 queen beds there was plenty of room to sleep 6. Everything was provided for us: bedding, towels, dishes and cookware. Only had to pack our ski gear and food. The cabin was super clean, as well. We were a little concerned about allergies since it is a pet-friendly cabin and we don't do pets in the house because of the allergic reactions. Not a sign of animals having been there. Directions to get there and to get into the cabin were detailed. Even when arriving in the middle of the night! I'd just echo the recommendation that if you are going with snow on the ground, you should drive a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. The road up the hill to the cabin is steep and untreated. What a great alternative to staying on top of the mountain. I'd stay there again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers.
Guest: Michele44
(Chapel Hill, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/10
Cozy cabin - perfect for our family of 4 + golden retriever. Chrissie provided tons of helpful information prior to our trip. Would definitely recommend!
Recommended for:
Guest: Tyler West
(Topton, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/09/09
Review Submitted: 12/09/09
Cabin was great! Took me a while to make the connection between "Mountain Momma" and the John Denver song. We came up in early December and had 5 inches of snow. Perfect ski vacation.
Recommended for:
Guest: Jason55
(-)
Date of Stay: 10/29/09
Review Submitted: 10/29/09
Very nice, very clean, sleeps 6 people but was just the perfect size for 2 (and 2 Akitas). The water was stinky upon arrival but we called and that was taken care of within 3 hours (on a Saturday, no less), which was very nice.
Owner response:Cabin is on a shared well which is maintained by the previous owner. We give all guests the info for contacting this person as he depends on being notified when treatment chemicals need to be replenished. Chrissie
Recommended for:
First (10) of (61). View all Reviews | Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #29835
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2003.
Date last modified - Thursday, January 26, 2012
