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The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake, private Hot Tub, WVU

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A glass-enclosed wooden structure with a door, surrounded by lush greenery and a pathway.
A modern, multi-level wooden structure surrounded by lush greenery.
Interior detail
A green Weber Genesis grill with a side burner and a built-in oven, placed on a wooden deck.
A room with a large window overlooking a deck and a forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cheat River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Morgantown, WV
  • Place, Edgewater Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeview Resort Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheat River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake, private Hot Tub, WVU

Welcome to this Pedestal home, which is a unique and fun place to have a getaway in Wild and wonderful West Virginia!

Lake and Golf Views!

Great for a Couples getaway!
Family friendly!
Nice gathering spot for friends!

NO PARTIES OF ANY KIND!

2 Bed/2Bath
Bed1 - Queen Bed
Bed2 - Double/Twin Bunk Bed
Queen sleeper sofa in family room

Hot Tub 7-person
Firepit
Weber Gas Grill
Lakeview Property - Cheat Lake
Wooded, and Landscaped Yard

Plenty of parking for cars; room for truck/boat trailer

Family room space; 55" HDTV, Queen Sleeper sofa, open to dining area.
Kitchen has a bar with 2-stools, and vintage kitchen table seats 6.

Bedroom 1; Master; Queen Bed, small desk, built-in mirrored Wardrobe, 50" TV
Bedroom 2; Double/Twin Bunk Bed, Outer-space theme, attached full bathroom.

Octagon Deck with Weber Gas grill, seating for 6, Fall and Winter lake views.

Hot Tub; 7 person Bullfrog high-end HOT TUB; w/lights and waterfall

Firepit area; Steel firepit with 4 Polywood Adirondack chairs, and additional chairs.

EV Charger - Uses Chargepoint, spot near property (see pictures for more details)

Washer/Dryer in lower-level.

Smart TV, w/Youtube TV Channels, streaming services avail.

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth speaker

* Steps to Lakeview Golf, and Gym (Daily-use fee)
* Short drive to marinas and Restaurants
* Coopers Rock ~10min
* WVU Football Stadium ~15min
* WVU Coliseum ~20min
* WVU Mountainliar ~15min

Everything; except the garden shed.

Contact via phone

Lake view, golf course view

You can walk the neighborhood, to the nearby golf course, and around the lakeview resort.
Its a short drive down to the lake (less than 1mi) to marina, restaurants, boat launch, etc...
You can walk to two restaurants in the resort area.

Nearby:
Cheat Lake
Lakeview Golf Course
Cheat Lake Marinas less than 1mi.
Cheat Lake Park
Coopers Rock State Forest
WVU
Mountaineer Field
WVU Coliseum
WVU Core Arboretum
WVU Outdoor Education Center
Dorsey's Knob Park
Spark! Imagination and Science Center
Art Museum of WVU
Morgantown History Museum
The Metropolitan Theatre
West Virginia Ecological Museum
Forks of Cheat Lake Winery
Caperton Trail


~30-45minutes to Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Ski Resort, Tygart Lake & Ohiopyle State Park.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3786507
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Morgantown

Cheat Lake is home to this vacation home. Lakeview Resort Golf Course and Edgewater Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit West Virginia Botanic Garden and Monongalia Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mylan Puskar Stadium or Mountaineer Field. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Morgantown, WV

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lakeview Resort Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cheat River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mont Chateau Marina - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sunset Beach Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oliverio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gray Fox - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Backyard BBQ - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake, private Hot Tub, WVU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake: hot tub?

As of Jul 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake: hot tub on Sep 22, 2026 start from $331, 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 The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake, private Hot Tub, WVU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake, private Hot Tub, WVU?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Escape Pod @Cheat Lake, private Hot Tub, WVU located?

Situated in Cheat Lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lakeview Resort Golf Course and Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa Lakeview Course. Cheat River and Edgewater Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Escape Pod was a very unique and fun stay. The house had everything we needed to enjoy the time we had there. It was nice to be able to stay in Cheat Lake with a nice view. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Clare Fellin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very organized and clean property with all of the amenities you need. Beautiful views of the lake and golf course!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique property. Clean, comfortable, and nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cierra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating, the pod was very clean, the hot tub was amazing as was the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2026
Great! thanks again, glad you all enjoyed the stay at the Escape Pod.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Such a cool and unique place. The kids absolutely loved it. Great view, really clean and communication with owner was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2026
thanks for taking the time to write a review, and we are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very welcoming! Views were great . Neat place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2026
Glad you all enjoyed your stay, thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyse R.

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

Great Weekend

The place was perfect for a weekend getaway with family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2025
Thanks again, we are glad you had a great stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryan was very accommodating and went out of his way to help us after I made a mistake with booking. The house was clean and cozy, I loved looking out the windows at night. Nearby hiking at Cooper’s Rick was amazing too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2026
Glad you all had a good stay, thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the escape pod. Bryan was very quick to respond. Location was beautiful! Hot tub was fantastic… adding robes was a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Escape Pod! Plenty of room for our family of five. We had our groceries delivered, the kitchen was fully stocked with all of the things we needed to make breakfast, lunch and dinner! Great views, super quiet and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

va D.

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

Greag trip again

We've been here before and enjoyed it again. Clean, quiet, close to the lake, responsive owner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2025
Thanks again for staying with us !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the escape pod. Neat, clean, great location. We had a boat and 2 cars with ample parking. Excellent communication from owner. Highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, and positive review. We are glad you all had a good stay with us at Cheat Lake!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Long weekend at Cheat Lake

Stayed at the Escape Pod while helping our son move into his apartment in Morgantown. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay! The pod is such a unique, fun place to stay. Loved the attention to detail throughout. Comfy beds, great kitchen, lots of outdoor seating. The hot tub is a great extra. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your stay! thanks again! Bryan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

va D.

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

Amazing little place

Unique "tiny house" like listing, plenty of space for couples though. Clean. Stocked for cooking. Great views of the lake. Nice hot tub too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHY M.

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

Quaint place to stay

It was a nice getaway for our 35th anniversary and the pod was very unique. A privacy wall for hot tub area from the busy road would be a nice addition. Other than the poor condition of the road leading to the property, everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 11, 2025
Thanks again, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. The Hot Tub cover does flip up to block the majority of any street traffic, but we will look at options for under the trees that won't distract from the property. thanks again! Bryan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

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

Great spot!

Such a lovely home! We enjoyed a day on the lake & at a WVU football game. Highly recommend the escapepod
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2024
So glad you had a great time at the Escape Pod, and were there on Labor Day weekend for the big WVU/Penn State Game!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Wonderful stay at the Escape Pod

Everything at the Escape Pod was just as listed. The property was clean and well stocked. The hot tub was a nice way to warm up after a cold day watching a Mountaineer win.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Unique

This was a fun and unique place to stay at. It was all on one floor primarily so there wasn't a need to climb the spiral staircase, thankfully. The hot tub was perfect and the beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, and glad you enjoyed the high-end mattress we put into the Escape Pod, as well as the Hot Tub! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Adorable and everything you need

The escape pod is great. High end touches and lots of extras like robes. Bryan was very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2025
Thanks again, we are glad you had a great stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Ladies weekend

Amazing property in the morgantown/cheat lake area. Its well kept, has great amenities like a hot tub and close to the lake, Coopers rock park and great restaurants. The owner was responsive whenever we had issues. It was a perfect getaway for the all girls weekend I organized for my friends. Can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

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

Cheat lake delight

very nice place overlooking the cheat. I think you need a bigger refride or ice box.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2024
Glad you all enjoyed your stay, will look into adding more fridge space above the Sub-Zero 4-drawers, and lower-level Fridge. Thanks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry M.

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

OUTSTANDING!

Great home with walls of windows and a 180° unobstructed view from the 2nd floor! The natural setting of the property in a quiet wooded setting was very peaceful and relaxing! The professional landscaping was perfect! Amenities galore. Wished we could have stayed longer. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Escape Pod, thanks again!! We look forward to hosting you all again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik K.

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

Perfect Escape

I loved the Escape Pod. It was a bright clean, unique space. I love the design of the house. It was perfect for a weekend away. There were cool features, such as the island drawer fridge and freezer and the fabulous spiral staircase. We had snow one day which made for a fantastic view out over the lake. The hot tub was great and one of the features we were looking for in a weekend rental. All in all a very cool space which was the perfect setting for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2024
Thanks for the wonderful review, we are so glad you all enjoyed your time at the Escape Pod!

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