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Luxury private home with panoramic views of Lost River Valley

Cabin in Lost River with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Irises in bloom this past May.
Back deck looks over Lost River Valley.
View from upper deck.
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lost City, WV
  • Place, Lost River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mathias Community Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost River State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

"Nautical" motif

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs - blue toile - bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom - inside blue toile room

Toilet · Shower only

Bath - shared by media room-nautical bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath - upstairs

Toilet

Master Bath- Lower floor - SE Asia room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom - Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury private home with panoramic views of Lost River Valley

Come relax, unwind or explore the Potomac Highlands from Idlewild, our wonderful escape in Lost River. The home is filled with amenities and surrounded by panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains and the Lost River Valley. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a place to spend time with a small group of friends or family, Idlewild will provide the perfect backdrop for your West Virginia escape. PLEASE NOTE: Pricing varies by group size per the below. WE ALSO ASK GUESTS TO RESPOND TO OUR NOTE ONCE YOU HAVE REQUESTED A BOOKING. THANK YOU!

Pricing: There is a $50/person/night for groups larger than 4 people. The rate also includes WV Sales Tax, our $125 cleaning fee and the increasing fees VRBO charges for the use of its service.

Each bedroom has its own character with en suite full baths and sliding glass doors to outside decks that overlook stunning vistas and wildlife. Wooden decks wrap around the upper and lower floors, with an enclosed screened-in porch on each level. Adirondack, lounge and rocking chairs surround the house - providing ample room to read, bird watch or relax. While the house is spacious, the upstairs is cozy and perfect for couples looking for a mountain getaway. A modern, fully-equipped, luxury kitchen and gas grill provide the tools for wonderful meals. We have a hot tub located in a covered deck with incredible views! Everything you could want for a memorable retreat!

There is a wood burning fireplace in the great room, firewood provided. In cooler months enjoy the hot tub on the lower, enclosed deck. A firepit/deck in back of property can be enjoyed year round and is a great way to take in the extraordinary stars and invigorating mountain air. We have high speed internet. A music player for CDs and iPods. The house is near some great hikes in the George Washington National Forest and Lost River State Park, and can serve as a hub for either exploring wild and wonderful West Virginia or serving as a retreat for relaxing, meditation and taking in the Lost River Valley's natural beauty.

PLEASE tell us about who is coming and where you are from in your inquiry. We also ask for guests to send us their home address.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Open staircases - parental supervision required.
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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
Absolutely no drinks while using the hot tub. Violation will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
The laundry facilities are for guests staying at least 7 days.
Trash must be taken down the hill to the trash shed prior to departure or a $50 fee will be assessed.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Lost River

Located in Lost River, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bryce Ski Resort and West-Whitehill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lost River State Park and Lost River Wildlife Management Area. Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Shenandoah County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Lost City, WV

What's nearby

  • Lost River - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mathias Community Center - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Big Spring - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Lost River State Park - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Bryce Ski Resort - 47 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost River Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red’s Broken Spoke - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Lost River General Store & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trout Pond Recreation - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Inn at Lost River and Lost River General Store - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury private home with panoramic views of Lost River Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury private home with panoramic views of Lost River Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury private home with panoramic views of Lost River Valley?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxury private home with panoramic views of Lost River Valley located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Lost River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from George Washington National Forest. Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Mathias Community Center are also within 12 mi (20 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. 105 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location and home, very clean and great kitchen space!Host was communicative when needed, much appreciated, thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean private cabin with incredible views and nice proximity to Guest House. Well appointed for a long weekend with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kluane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gorgeous property! The home was well equipped for our group’s stay, and very clean and comfortable. Our group of 8 friends had a fabulous time, enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, grilling on the deck, hanging by the firepit, playing games in the great room, and relaxing in the hot tub. Beautiful views from all of the decks, too! We didn’t use the media room, but it looked like a nice and cozy space to watch a movie on a rainy day. We spotted some interesting wildlife too (a skink and lots of birds).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Beautiful property and great host!

We really loved the house, it was very peaceful and relaxing. We were able to explore the state park, go horseback riding, see some great views and then get back to a peaceful home. The host was very welcoming and provided great information to help us plan our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very spacious home. We went with the intention of relaxing & that is exactly what we did. we loved the fact that we each had our own space, our own bedroom & bathroom.. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances. The table was a great place to play games! ...........the fire ring was very nice, the wrap around porches were great! It was a very quiet place with an awesome view & a great place to watch the air traffic, if that is an interest to you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Place

Very clean and the views were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

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

Great Property

Wonderful property with amazing views. Great location and the owner has great instructions on what is expected and communication. Would love to stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kendra k.

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

Retreat Paradise

Everything about this place was magnificent. From the views to the amenities, this property is definitely a place to get away from it all and engage in self-care.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Awesome Week with Family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin in the WV mountains. We enjoyed many family excursions (walks, swimming, picnics, shopping, watching wildlife and much more) in the Lost City area. It was a truly amazing week. Our hosts were amazing as well as their property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Anniversary Weekend

We were looking for a weekend getaway for our anniversary. This property provided everything we were looking for in a relaxing weekend. The house has everything you need with an amazing view. We mentioned this was going to be an anniversary getaway and a bottle of wine was left for us. Such a thoughtful gesture. We loved this house so much we are planning another trip to stay here. The owners provide you with a lot of information about the surround area and amenities. Everything about this rental was seamless. and a bottle of wine was waiting for us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Weekend getaway

Property was well maintained and clean. Beautiful house and view. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Girls weekend

Such a relaxing and comfortable space to spend a weekend with friends. This was our second time staying and we hope to make this an annual event.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing, answered messages promptly, allowed us to come early and leave late, provided us with a nice bottle of wine. The house was beautiful! I loved the long, vast wrap around porch. The view was amazing. We enjoyed the indoor fireplace, thanks for providing the wood, but the wood should be on the upper deck where the fireplace is, would make it more convenient. The hot tub was nice too. I will say fly traps should be provided on the screened in porch because the flies/bugs just get trapped, die and then dead bugs are all over the floor. The set up was nice, loved the big island in the kitchen, not too many stairs inside which is nice. I will say we weren't aware the silverware was in the drawer in the island, we thought there was literally only 4 forks and no knives. The bed downstairs behind the tv room was very unstable, moved a lot. A couple had to move out of that room and sleep in the blue room instead. I had the Asian inspired room, the bed was nice and comfy but man is the ceiling thin! I could hear everyone walking above me, sounded so loud in my room, like boom bang boom!! I had to make sure to go to bed when others did and wake up with them as well. My shower had dead flies in it so not sure if it was cleaned. The drain didn't drain well in that shower either. The house was very nice and thank you for allowing us to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene O.

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

Spectacular Mountain Views

Beautiful home with spectacular views! Home was very clean and very well stocked. Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Tranquil Cabin with Amazing Views

My wife and I stayed at this cabin for our honeymoon. It was everything we dreamed of and more! The cabin was very clean, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed (I was especially thrilled to see a french press!). We loved the outdoor space including the wrap around porches! We would love to return for a future stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Fun girls trip with Breathtaking views

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house. It has breathtaking views that overlook the valley and mountains; the sunsets each day were amazing! The house was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook our meals each day. Firewood was provided for the inside fireplace as well as the fire-pit, The fire-pit was located on a platform with ample seating, This house is so lovely. The host Jennifer was very responsive and provided a ton of helpful information in the welcome binder, I look forward to bringing my family here for a relaxing weekend as well as another girls trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

S. S.

Can't find a better view

Beautiful property, meticulously maintained. Kitchen was gorgeous and highly functional. Owner is extremely responsive. Would absolutely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Relaxation

We had a fantastic time. And your house has everything in place. FYI the trash deposit place was locked. Fortunately one of your neighbors unlocked it for us. Best MP
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M., Dillsburg

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

Lovely cabin with an amazing view!

Our state was for a long weekend with our son and his wife and our daughter and her husband. We had a great stay. The cabin was beautiful and very well equipped. One small detail, one of the beds was very squeaky, and my daughter and her husband had to switch to another room. We had an extra room, so it was no problem. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Li F., Where do you live?

Stunning views, beautiful home.

We had a marvelous time at the Lost River Lodge. The house is built to perfection, made to enjoy the scenery. Everything was spotlessly clean, the kitchen is very well-equipped, everything in the house was in working order. It was a wonderful place to spend time relaxing with old friends. Thank you for opening your home to others, so that they can experience the beauty of the Lost River area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lemoin B.

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

What a great time!

In short, me and my wife were looking for a place to celebrate our 22nd Anniversary. Just happened to look on Vrbo site and saw this wonderful place. We contacted the owner and they responded within 30 minutes and accepted our request. It was a great place to relax and getaway. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the relaxed atmosphere, the views were spectacular. Hoping to be able to get back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie W.

Clean home with a wonderful view!!

Our trip here was amazing!! I surprised my husband for his birthday by renting this house, and getting his family to meet us there! We had a blast! The house is spacious, each room having an exceptionally large bathroom.. huge kitchen for prepping and cooking meals but also spending time with everyone. We really liked the concept of no tv in common space upstairs.. gave everyone a chance to really socialize. The wrap around decks are amazing and the hot tub was an awesome touch. Really enjoyed our stay here, thank you Jennifer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shauna G.

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

Breathtaking View

The view will take your breath away whether looking on from inside the house or from one of the observation decks surrounding the home, with many places to sit inside and out, to take it all in. Ample bedrooms, bathrooms, stocked with towels, linens and some toiletries. Kitchen has all the essentials needed to cook or grill. Watching TV proved tricky for us connecting, so we opted to enjoy watching and staying warm by the fireplace as a snow storm came through bringing high winds. All in all, a very nice, peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Smith

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Why they chose this property

A lovely spot on top of the mountain with a gourmet kitchen, charming great room, a fireplace, hot tub, fire pit and plenty of nooks to while away the time with friends or a good book, while enjoying the amazing views of the Lost River Valley.

What makes this property unique

Incredible views.

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