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Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat

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great hiking trails with waterfall views at Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis
Dock Area and boat ramp
Almost Heaven
bedroom #2
dining area, desk, and entry way
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Mt Storm, WV
  • Popular LocationBlackwater Falls State Park26 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeep Creek Lake49 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeep Creek Lake State Park57 min drive
  • AirportOakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)66 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom One

Bedroom Two

Living room has a futon sofa, which can be used as a bed

Loft Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Second Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat

Cedar Chalet House on Mount Storm lake.
3 bedroom/2 bath (with sleeper sofa in loft) with deck, fire pit, outdoor dog pen, boat ramp. and private dock. Many amenities available for a short or long-term rental. On-site property manager lives next door.

Easily accommodates eight adults:
- Two bedrooms on the first floor with Queen-size beds
- Two twin-size beds upstairs - they may be separated, but are typically put together to make a King-size bed.
- Pull out sleeper couch upstairs in loft (can be made up as a bed prior to arrival upon request)

Mount Storm lake is a 1200 acre lake that is heated by a Dominion Power plant. Summer water temperatures are normally in the 80-90s making for relaxing swimming and boating. Convenient to highway 48, and approximately three hours to DC. Just south of the Western edge of Maryland and approximately 2-2.5 hours from Pittsburgh.

We have a private boat ramp and dock on the property with gorgeous views of the lake. Enjoy swimming in the warm water, resting in the shade, or even reading a book from our home library while lounging in the hammock.

If you enjoy fishing, you can catch numerous types of fish, including largemouth and smallmouth bass as well as numerous channel catfish. Hybid striped bass and walleye are also present. Fishing licenses are required and available online or at local Walmart stores (approx. 30-45 minute drive). The local Liberty gas station / convenience mart sells bait (3 miles/5 minute drive). The Mount Storm Lake Fishing Guide by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) provides topographical features of the area as well as depths for the lake. I tried to provide a link, but VRBO deleted it, so you will have to google it.

If you want to check out one of the larger fish taken from this lake in the last few years, search for the headline: "WV's Mount Storm lake becoming a hotspot for striper fishing" from a 15 December 2018 article at the WV Gazette-Mail online.

For food and other essentials, there is a grocery store (Shop and Save) in Davis, WV that is 16 miles away (approx. 21 minute drive), several grocery stores (Shop and Save, Food Lion, and Walmart) in Moorefield, WV that are 30 miles away (approx. 33 minute drive), and a Walmart and other grocery stores in Keyser, WV that are 24 miles away (approx. 30 minute drive). There are also stores in Oakland, MD and Petersburg, WV that have similar drive times and distances.

In addition, there is a Liberty gas/convenience store 3 miles away (5 minute drive) with ample basic items and freshly baked pizza, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches, and other fast food items.

You may love the lake so much that you don't want to venture out much during your stay. But if you do, some of the gorgeous locations you can visit within a 25-45 minute drive include hiking and other nature activities at Blackwater Falls State Park, horseback riding with Mountain Trail Rides, Timberline Four-seasons Resort and Canaan Valley Resort Golf and Ski Area, hiking and sightseeing at Dolly Sods Wilderness and lots of outdoor activities at Seneca Rocks.

In addition, the towns of Davis, WV and Thomas, WV, located within a 20-25 minute drive from the house have numerous attractions, including restaurants, breweries, ice cream shops, music venues, art galleries, antique stores, and more.

We love this area and enjoy being here year-round. Whether it is snow-tubing in winter, hiking in spring, playing in the water in summer, or enjoying the fall foliage in fall, there are plenty of things to do and see here!

This is truly a special place and we hope that you find it to be as wild and wonderful as we do. In fact, we think it's 'almost heaven.'

Property manager

Dennis and Dorothy Martino
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed
Outdoor pen; dogs must be on a leash & supervised

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Mount Storm

Located in Mount Storm, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blackwater Falls State Park and Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mt Storm, WV

What's nearby

  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 26 min drive
  • Blackwater Falls - 27 min drive
  • Smoke Hole Caverns - 47 min drive
  • Deep Creek Lake - 49 min drive
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sit - A - Spell Restaurant - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
We arrived an hour early and we were told we could go in early. It actually snowed that weekend which wasn’t expected but it was fun anyway. Dogs loved the snow and the warm lake. The humming from the power plant is only noticeable if windows are open. I really enjoyed our stay and I feel this will be a vacation spot for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot
This is our second stay here and already can’t wait to go back!! It’s perfect for our family! Dog friendly and close to Davis, Thomas, and Dolly Sods! The owners are very nice and quick to respond!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Great place. Unpretentious place. Truly a place you can relax and enjoy.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family birthday celebration.
We had a great time. Unfortunately weather was cold and we couldn’t be outside as much as we wanted. However we made the best of it with the fun board games provided and cooked some delicious meals in the kitchen that was well stocked for cooking! Overall had a blast and the house was perfect for all of us to be together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angi Zimmerman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway
Great place...had all the amenities you need for a getaway. Cute, quaint decor
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dennis and Dorothy Martino

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We discovered this lake when searching for a place to enjoy boating and other water sports and we fell in love with the location, the warm water, and the community. We had never spent much time in West Virginia before, but plan on retiring here. We both retired from the military in Northern Virginia and enjoy coming out to the mountains for relaxation and fun.

Why they chose this property

Enjoy gorgeous views, water sports, and a sense of tranquility in this comfortable home away from home.

What makes this property unique

Our home is close to State and National parks, with tons of outdoor fun and activities year-round. From mountain-biking to hiking, skiing to horseback riding, this area has plenty to offer. And within a 30-45 minute radius, you can find restaurants, art galleries, breweries, live music, distilleries, antique stores, and more!

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