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River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail

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River Watch on the Cheat River Water Trail
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rowlesburg, WV
  • Place, Cheat River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackwater Falls State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Creek Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st floor Guest

1 Queen Bed

1st floor Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

1St floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail

River Watch is a riverfront two story home on the banks of the Cheat River in Macomber, WV. River Watch is on the Cheat River Water Trail, which runs from Hendricks, WV to Rowlesburg, WV.. This part of the Cheat River is a gentle section of the river, safe enough for beginning paddlers with kayaks, canoes, paddle boards or rafts, which winds through some of the most beautiful country in W.Va. The house has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a modern open floor plan combining kitchen and living room. River Watch also has decks around the entire house with a privacy deck below to watch the river and wildlife, there is also an outside shower. It also has a full basement garage, with washer, dryer and beverage fridge. There is approx. 1 acre of yard and 150' of river frontage. There is also a takeout for paddlers right in front of the house.
Centrally located in the Potomac Highlands, River Watch is 35 minutes from Thomas/Davis/Blackwater Falls, 30 minutes from the Wisp Ski Resort,45 minutes from Timberline Ski Resort,25 minutes from Oakland MD, 10 minutes from Cathedral State Park.
For all it's convenience however, River Watch is all about the Cheat River. There are multiple floats and shuttles close to River Watch, with two outfitters Blackwater Outdoor Adventures in St. George is just 15 minutes away and offers equipment rentals and shuttles. Cheat River Trips is located behind the River View Lounge, 1/4 mile down the road form River Watch and offers equipment rentals and shuttles also.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Rowlesburg

Located in Rowlesburg, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cathedral State Park and Cheat River, while Arthurdale Heritage Inc. Museum and Garrett County Historical Museum are cultural highlights.
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Rowlesburg, WV

What's nearby

  • Cheat River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 43 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 44 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Wisp Resort - 53 min drive - 65.9 km
  • West Virginia University - 58 min drive - 80.0 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carrico’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverview - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Bear Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪buffalo creek - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪neil & bobs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail?

As of Mar 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail on Mar 22, 2026 start from $203, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Cheat River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Corner Park and Cannon Hill. Allegheny Trail and Cathedral State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive and pleasant. The house was clean and well equipped with a beautiful view of the river. Would stay there again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of my favorites visits to this area. The river access was my favorite and took my breathe away. Very cute house that is very clean and easy to check into. We will likely try to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Relaxing

We loved being right on the water and the quiet and peaceful area. We kayaked near by which was a highlight. The kids love the ice cream at cool springs park right up the road. We plan to come every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John-paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay at Riverwatch. This spot has become my go-to for long weekend getaways with my favorite people. Enjoying great meals from a fully stocked kitchen. Lounging, fishing, or paddling around in the river. Winding down by the fire at night. It doesn’t get better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sheila K.

beautiful scenery, not handicap or elderly friendly. light bulb/light switches and water pipe leak in upstairs bathroom. otherwise nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

The house has everything you need and then some. We enjoyed floating the river. We had 2 vehicles and our own tubes. Start at the bridge and float to the house or start at the house and float to the park. Either way you’ll have a blast. Then enjoy a bonfire and roast some marshmallows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

It was lovely , cozy, clean ! Conveniently located to areas we wanted to visit. Loved the small town , quiet slow pace .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So quiet

Great little place, super clean house with a fantastic view. We love coming to WV, such a great state.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great property on a beautiful river.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters vacation

We loved the house on the river, very pretty area, peaceful, and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yousaf R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing

Loved our stay at this beautiful and peaceful place. Will be looking forward in staying here in the future as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on the Cheat River

Our stay at the Riverwatch was so relaxing! It was a fantastic house on the river! Really beautiful and enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Excellent place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Been here before. So nice we came back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John-paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway, every time.

Clean, cozy river house. Stayed here several times and it’s better each time. We got surprised by the Northern Lights and a meteor shower this trip. Fantastic. Good fishing, great relaxation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area!

Beautiful area! Rex was so easy to deal with. He always got back to me quite efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Watch

Very nice house on the river in a quiet, somewhat secluded area. The house has all the amenities you'll need. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathern H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome as always!

The property is beautifully maintained & has gorgeous views. Check in/out process easy & has all the amenities of home. Can’t wait for our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John-paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful riverside getaway.

I’ve stayed here several times and enjoy it more and more each time. Fair price. Well equipped. And river access on the property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid December Stay

A group of us came down to WV to go hunting and we stayed at the River Watch during our trip. One of the best things about the house was the large open basement to keep all of our gear. It made it nice to not have to worry if we were going to get the upstairs dirty while also saving a lot of space upstairs. The house was great and the location worked well for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great Views. Everyone we meet was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great views. Very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mtn Escape

Great house in a beautiful location! Couldn't have asked for a better mountain escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice home. Nicely decorated. Everything you need. River access easy good fishing fire pit all very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

River Watch does not disappoint! An awesome getaway ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rex Phares

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My wife and I run a small house rental LLC. We had been looking for some time for property on the Cheat River. We have spent many summers paddling on this part of the Cheat River from Hendricks all the way to Macomber.River Watch became available in the fall of 2020. After purchasing the house we worked all summer of 2021 to get the house into the rental friendly river house that you see today. We also have a VRBO rental in Thomas WV ,( Westwood VRBO # 1919553). We look forward to making Rivwer Watch an important part of our LLC and working with our future guests to enjoy this special place.

Why they chose this property

It's location on the Cheat River is near the end of the Cheat River Water Trail. This part of the Cheat River runs through very scenic country and can be enjoyed by most any level of paddler. With an easy gradient from Hendricks to Rowlesburg this river is huge resource for our area and WV. It's just the best paddling with clean clear water and good fishing also. There are two outfitters in the area where you can rent equipemtn, canoes. kayaks or paddle boards.

What makes this property unique

If your into paddling or fishing or just enjoying nature in general, this area is hard to beat.
There are two outfitters in the area who can do shuttles up and down the river for different length of floats, or you can do it yourself. Paddlers need to bring their own equipment as River Watch does not rent canoes, kayaks or paddle boards. But the can be rented from Blackwater Outdoor adventures in St. Geoge or Cheat trips, right up the road from River Watch.

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