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River Watch- Riverfront House on the Cheat River WaterTrail

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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River Watch on the Cheat River Water Trail
Side deck - River Watch
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rowlesburg, WV
  • Place, Janet and Imre Szilagyi Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Hill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Allegheny Trail
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st floor Guest

1 Queen Bed

1st floor Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest

2 Single 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
Washing machine
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
On-site 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 area

Rowlesburg

Located in Rowlesburg, this holiday 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 Janet and Imre Szilagyi Center for the Visual and Performing Arts and Arthurdale Heritage Inc. Museum are cultural highlights.
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Rowlesburg, WV

What's nearby

  • Janet and Imre Szilagyi Center for the Visual and Performing Arts - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Cannon Hill - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Allegheny Trail - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cathedral State Park - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 58 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Last Stop - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Carrico’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverview - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Knotts Landing - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Bear Tavern - ‬5 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Cheat River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Janet and Imre Szilagyi Center for the Visual and Performing Arts and Cannon Hill. Allegheny Trail and Cathedral State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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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