Location: Elkins, West Virginia, USA
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: Augusta Festival, Forest Festival, cabin, river, woods, Canaan, Showshoe, scenic railroad train, Polar Express, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping, Appalachian Mountains, Davis and Elkins College, D&E
Enjoy your own private beach with no other houses in sight. Open meadows, trees, river and stream -- this secluded cabin has it all. Warm and welcoming three bedroom, 2 full baths, sleeping porch, open kitchen with modern appliances, gas grill, and fine furnishings throughout.
Listen to the sound of the babbling brook within 50 feet of the house. In addition, the property has 27 acres of private beach access to the Shavers fork river. The house is engulfed in a narrow band of trees and surrounded by meadows and glades that are all accessible for walks (bring long pants and socks to explore it all). It is also situated just 1/4 mile upstream from the one-million acre Monongahela National Forest.
The house features natural wood-plank paneling and well appointed kitchen, wireless internet, 2 televisions with satellite TV and DVD players, and a stereo/home theater system. The kitchen is open to the dining area, perfect for social cooking.
This cozy ground-level home sleeps 6 in beds and 10 including the living room and sun porch. There is a MBR w/ Queen; BR #2 w/ Queen, BR #3 w/ Twin bunk, Livingroom w/ Queen pull-out sofa, and Sun Porch w/ a futon (unheated, so max occupancy is 8 in cold months)
For fall or early spring visits, the house features electric heat and a wood-stove (firewood is provided).
Please be aware of the close proximity of the stream to decide if the risk is too great for your toddlers, or other children who might leave the house unsupervised. Our other VRBO listing #317752 has a larger land buffer between the house and the moving water .
Pet friendly -- dogs only please, and no more than two dogs per reservation.
Owners provide all paper products, bathroom soap, and laundry/dish detergent. Personal toiletries are to be provided by Guests.
Provisions:
• Receipt of 50% of total cost is required to hold your reservation (only $100 if greater than 90 days before stay)
• Final payment and damage deposit are due no later than 15 days before check-in.
• Full refund if greater than 60 days of stay, and within 60 days your payments will be returned to you if the property is re-rented for the period of your reservation (less cost of processing).
• Three night minimum stay required (high season), two night minimum (low season)
• All reservations are subject to availability; terms can change without notice until booking.
Damage deposit is $250 and is fully refundable within two weeks if rental agreement terms are met.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : All linens including beach towels
- Garage : Suitable for storing bikes and equipment but not a car
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : One in each of two bedrooms plus queen futon on (unheated) sun porch
- Bunk Bed : Two twin beds
- Convertible Bed : Pull-out queen sofa in living room
- Crib : Pack n Play available
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish Network
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well-equipped kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : 36" side-by-side
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Front porch with a fabulous view
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Stream runs 30 feet behind house (pictured). Very nice very private (no other houses in sight) riverfront beach (also pictured) a few hundred feet from house.
- Water View
- Mountain View : Beautiful mountain views both from the porch and the river
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Calling card provided
- Broadband Internet : Satellite -- not suitable for VOIP
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season - 1-3 nights @ $450 for 1-2 people (Memorial Day through October) Low Season - 1-2 nights @ $300 for 1-2 people Additional night: $150(high season) / $125 (low season) Rent for week and get one of the nights free Flat Fees: $35 per additional person (max $210); $25 pet fee (for 1 or 2 dogs) $50 house cleaning fee 6% local sales tax will be added. Inquire about off-season monthly rates Cancellation fees apply less than 60 days of stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
Carl and Larisa got married and moved to Elkins, WV in 2000. Larisa moved from DC, and Carl moved from VA. Each had prior roots in WV and longed to return. They now live in Elkins just 20 minutes from the "All Get Out" riverside vacation rentals.
Why the Owner Chose Elkins
The location is ideal -- just far enough out to be immersed in the natural surroundings, but only 25 minutes from a full-service grocery store, movie theater, Davis and Elkins College, Randolph County Community Arts Center, antique shopping, and a YMCA. It is an hour from highly-rated golf or skiing. Spring and summer bring wonderful fishing, swimming, floating, and boating in the river; winter is great for cross-country skiing on the property or nearby, and alpine skiing is less than an hour's drive. Fall's foliage is not to be missed as the house is engulfed in trees and adjacent to the 1 million acre Monogahela National Forest, wonderful for hiking right out your door. Don't miss nearby Elkins to dine at a variety of restaurants, enjoy free exhibits at the Community Arts Center, and ride the scenic trains on the Durbin and Greenbrier Railroad. Davis and Elkins College is just 20 minutes away where you can enjoy live music and Appalachian arts at the internationally renowned 5-week long Augusta Festival. The Forest Festival every fall is a big draw, with carnival rides and almost two weeks of activities.
The Unique Benefits of this House
In 2001 Carl and Larisa were fortunate to have the opportunity to buy this lovely acreage on the banks of the Shavers Fork River from a family friend, just next door to the cabin they've owned since 1995 (VRBO #317752). Since that time they have made several improvements, while keeping the original character that the builder, a mill owner, had created in handmade wormy chestnut kitchen cabinets, exceptional stonework, and plank poplar paneling throughout. You can easily hear the creek flowing behind the house as the summer night breezes keep you cool.
Property Photos
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- Gentle sounds of the stream about 30 feet behind the house. - Riverfront House with Private Beach, Mountain Views, and upstream from National Forest in Elkins, West Virginia
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- Swim and tube at your own very private beach (no other houses in sight) - Riverfront House with Private Beach, Mountain Views, and upstream from National Forest in Elkins, West Virginia
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- Open floor plan with comfy seating (including diner style dining room seating) - Riverfront House with Private Beach, Mountain Views, and upstream from National Forest in Elkins, West Virginia
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- Wormy chestnut custom cabinets and maple floors warm the well-appointed kitchen
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- Solid wood furnishings shown here in the master bedroom
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- View of the stream from the sun porch
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- Outdoor seating by the house and the stream, and a firepit (wood provided)
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- Dogs love to swim and run here.
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- Twin bunk room with view of meadows.
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- Fine and comfortable furnishings. Sofa pulls out to queen bed. Cherry rockers.
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- Sleeping porch (warmer months only)
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- No houses in site in any direction down by the river.
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- 27 acres of views
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- Booth style seating
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- Cool current for tubing or dipping.
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- Take a stroll through the glades
Traveler Reviews (4)
Best cabin -
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 02/14/12
we have stayed at several wkend cabins in WV and none have compared to this one in cabin cleanliness, cabin organization, cabin amenities and on-property scenery. No sneezing or allergic reaction in this cabin at all, not even from beddings, sheets, linings, towels. Very organized house. Very clean not even any other pet's fur despite being a pet friendly cabin. Very safe area with very manageable terrain for both our dogs even the small dog. Property location is prime, beautiful landscape with river behind, land infront, forest to the sides and neighbors far far away. The kitchen is full servicing great for feeling like home away from home, we are very impressed and we will be returning soon for early summer with icebox of nice food for cooking.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Nice secluded cabin right outside Elkins
Guest: Lynne T
(Akron, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11
Review Submitted: 11/07/11
My boyfriend and I stayed at the cabin for 3 nights October of this year. The cabin was nice and secluded off the road a ways. There were dear in the front yard every morning. It was very well maintained and clean. New-er LED TV with satellite (though we only used it once since we were out or by the campfire outback), comfy living room, and a kitchen with everything you would need for cooking. It was nice having 2 bathrooms as well. The beds were comfy and clean. And I loved the paintings and pictures, some I think were done by Larisa. We loved being right next to the river and there were some trails near-by that we walked to. It was close to many area attractions (Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob) and less than 10 minutes from Elkins. I think the best part was how Larisa wrote a personal guide to parks, trails, food, etc in the area. We used it every day in helping plan our activities. We spent most of the day out hiking, but it was nice and relaxing coming back to the cabin at night. We had a great time and would stay there again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great experience!
Guest: Smitty
(Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/13/11
Great experience! Property owner was very responsive and accommodating. It was really nice to be able to bring our dogs. They had a great time running in the field in front of the house and playing in the stream behind the house. Everything was neat and clean, beds were comfortable, and kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies.
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful GetAway Spot!
Guest: Terry
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
Spent a wonderful Memorial Day weekend here. Parents plus six "twenty-somethings" immediately felt comfortable upon arrival. Lots of wood & earthtones give it a very warm feeling. Before coming we thought we would take day trips to hike Seneca Rocks and Blackwater Falls, but enjoyed being by the river so much that we never ventured past local trails! Spent the weekend sunning, reading, hiking, innertubing, looking for fossils, making s'mores, star-gazing and just enjoying each other's company. The river was an enjoyable 5 minute walk through the woods. Was possible to wade across with use of innertubes. Would bring our kayaks next time. Plenty of room for all of us and it really is lovier than the photos show. We could have easily added another 2 people. Prepared all meals there; kitchen was fairly well-stocked with equipment/utensils. It was also nice to have laundry facilities on site. Be sure to drive up to nearby Bickles Knob and climb the tower for an amazing panaramic view of the area, and check out local hiking. Larisa was very nice to work with, responding quickly to all our communications. We would definitely recommend this property and hope to return ourselves!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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