River Star - A Beauty Nestled In The Mountains- Shavers Fork Cheat River

We absolutely had a great time at this secluded, country, riverside property! You don’t have to leave for anything unless you didn’t bring enough food. Our grandkids fished for the first time and loved playing in & near the river. It’s a very peaceful place with something for every age. The hot tub, firepit, adirondack chairs and grill were all put to use but yet still thankful for wifi which was great! You won’t be disappointed with ‘River Star’. The City of Elkins is close by with plenty of restaurants, Walmart & Krogers. Patti, the owner, was quick to respond to any questions we had. Thank You Patti!

This home had everything we could ask for and more. The layout was ideal for me, my 3 sons, my sister and her husband, and their adult daughter. With three bedrooms and an extra living room with a comfy sofa, there was ample space for everyone to sleep undisturbed, and having an extra half bath in addition to the two full ones meant we didn't have to wait in line. :) The "bunk room" offered lots of options for my kids, and even contained a well-stocked toy and game closet! My youngest son enjoyed playing with toy animals, hot wheels cars with tracks, and more---and there are also a couple of adorable dollhouses which my sons completely ignored, LOL!

The river just a few steps from the back yard was exactly what we were looking for. It was shallow enough that my 7yo, who isn't a strong swimmer yet, could play safely near the shore with supervision, but deep enough in the middle that our strong swimmers could get in a good swim. There are a variety of inflatables in the garage that provide something for everyone. My sons tried out the fishing poles; didn't catch anything but at least they got to try!

Though I wish the owners could have ordered better weather for the week of our stay, the hot tub was a lifesaver when the river rose 2 feet overnight and the current became too fast for my paranoid preferences. :)

Other reviewers have enjoyed morning coffee in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the river, and I was no exception. The spacious decks also provide lots of places to relax, enjoy the natural surroundings, and/or have an outdoor meal. We used the fire pit two of our three nights and I loved how it is big enough and solid enough to prevent kids from stumbling in. Outdoor lighting up in the trees is a great added touch; you don't have to take a flashlight out to the fire pit to see what you're doing.

This is a place that I will definitely want to return to.

This is a copy of an email I sent to the owner after our recent stay. We loved staying at the River Star.

"...I just wanted to let you know how much we really enjoyed staying at your house at the River Star. We swam almost everyday, and it reminded me so much of growing up back home in Greenbrier County and swimming in the river and the creeks every day of the summer. My boys enjoyed taking the tubes upriver and floating down. We also enjoyed some fishing. The house was just wonderful with a great floor plan for hanging out as a family. We also took some time to ride the train to the High Falls of the Cheat and also do some hiking. We also drove up to Blackwater Falls State Park one day. The house was a great jumping-off point for our adventures. We really hated to leave at the end of our stay, and hopefully we will be back again. Thank you again for allowing us to stay at your wonderful home."

More info:The house was very clean with every utensil you need for cooking. With the river, hot tub, tubes, corn hole game, grill (gas and charcoal), fishing poles provided, tv, etc. you don't really need to go anywhere to have a great time; but, it is only 10 min to Elkins, Smoke on the Water restaurant, Durbin and Greenbrier Valley scenic Railroad, hiking, and only 45 min or less to Canaan Valley State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park, Audra State Park, etc.

We spent a peaceful and refreshing weekend in this homey, super clean cabin. There was no AC, but the whole house fan worked well, and the weather was kind to us. The owner was extremely responsive and accommodating, and such a joy to work with. We have reserved rentals through vrbo multiple times and this was the easiest and friendliest transaction we've ever had. The train whistle sure was loud, but also added a fun quirk to our stay. My husband loved the stoneware dinner plates, and was tempted to take them home with us. ;-) We highly recommend the relaxing River Star.

Nice house, great location and close to town.