Wald Haus*: 3 BR, 2.5 BA House in Canaan Valley, Sleeps 8
Nestled in the trees and featuring fantastically large windows, Wald Haus is a nature lover's haven. Spring, summer and fall enjoy cool evenings relaxing or grilling on the deck. Winter will find families dining and unwinding by the fireplace. Wald Haus offers a full kitchen with lots of extras to make meal preparation an easy event. Enjoy cable TV or watch a DVD in either of the family rooms. Free WIFI is included with every rental. Hikers and mountain bikers will love the location and nearby access to Dolly Sods. Get away from it all and still have the convenience of home with an escape to Wald Haus. This home is pet friendly. Winter access to Wald Haus will require 4-wheel drive.
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About the area
Davis
Located in Timberline, a neighbourhood in Davis, this holiday home is in the mountains. Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios and The White Room Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley Ski Resort.
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
What's nearby
Timberline Four Season Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club - 17 min drive - 8.0 km
Blackwater Falls - 25 min drive - 25.7 km
Getting around
Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Mama Mia - 8 min drive
Canaan Valley BBQ - 9 min drive
Applewood Inn And Breakfast Nook - 9 min drive
Timbers Pub & Fireside Grill - 4 min drive
Big John's Family Fixin's - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wald Haus*: 3 BR, 2.5 BA House in Canaan Valley, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Wald Haus*: 3 BR, 2.5 BA House in Canaan Valley, Sleeps 8?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wald Haus*: 3 BR, 2.5 BA House in Canaan Valley, Sleeps 8?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Wald Haus*: 3 BR, 2.5 BA House in Canaan Valley, Sleeps 8 located?
Located in Timberline, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Timberline Four Season Resort and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sand Run Lake. Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Canaan Valley Resort State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10 Excellent
Ri B.
21 Jan, 2025
Nice gem of a house in old Timberline!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice home. We got to experience it during a very snowy January, and all 4 of us where very comfortable there, plenty of beds to go around, and a super nice view from the windows and deck. The kitchen had everything we needed, which saved on meals out.
Could not be a better location for hiking dolly sods, the house was large enough for a family of 6 and even though it was just my wife and I, we could have easily invited another couple and been very comfortable
Bruce O.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
James E.
9 Sept, 2024
A lovely recharge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our longest stay ever in Canaan Valley -- 23 days. Wald Haus was a perfect place to spend that time hiking, reading, entertaining out-of-state guests, and watching sunsets. Out 3-year-old labradoodle also enjoyed the visit.We especially loved the deck and house sitting room -- views of trees and deer.The house was very accommodating. As vegetarians, it can be challenging finding restaurants... but Milo's in Davis offered a delicious option.
James E.
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10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
30 Jul, 2024
Cozy, comfortable home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Thoroughly enjoyed my 3rd stay here! The new deck furniture and Adirondack chairs by the creek were a nice surprise.
The house was clean and comfortable. Nestled in the woods, while there are other houses nearby, you cannot see them and mostly you don't hear them either. It is not far from Dolly Sods, Blackwater Falls, Senaca Rocks and so it is great for the hiker. We also enjoyed the fourth of July celebration in the little town of Thomas. All in all a great vacation.
Diane S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay
Kari R.
19 Jun, 2024
Love the area
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I could tell the house was clean but it was very smelly (most likely due to sitting empty with no air flow) and the carpets were pretty stained. I think the carpets needed a shampoo which might also help with the smell. The plumbing sounds like it has some serious issues, when flushing a toilet or showering you hear very loud humming and an almost fog horn like noise. It was so loud it would wake me and my dog up. There was also only handsoap in the half bath and nowhere else in the home. The yard hadn't been cut the first day we were there, the grass was above my lab's head but luckily the next day it was taken care of. Otherwise we liked the neighborhood, it was quiet and my dog enjoyed walking by the lake. We love the Canaan Valley area and found the location convenient. If this home was maintained better I would stay here again but at the price I think there are nicer places I have stayed in the area.
Kari R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kathy G.
27 May, 2024
One of our yearly stay’s in Old Timberline
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
May 20-25-2024. One of our yearly visits to the valley staying in Old Timberline was nice and enjoyable with the family and granddaughter. The fishing was great in the Trout Pond and Spruce Island Lake. Enjoyed the house and all the decorative decor. The weather was perfect, only rained on Friday a little while, we didn’t even have to wear a coat or jacket. We love Best of Canaan for our rental company, they are the best.. We are looking forward to the next trip in the valley this fall..
Kathy G.
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8/10 Good
cynthia m.
7 Mar, 2024
March visit
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin itself is nice. I was a bit taken back by the fees from the best of cannaan. The cabin rents for $175 a night on VIBO but it ends up being $300 a night with all their fees. a bit much I thought.
This was the first time we stayed at this property, and we hope to come back. The house was spacious and clean. It rained the whole time we were there, with a few breaks of clear weather, but it didn't matter. Being tucked into the woods with windows all around made it feel like we were outdoors. There is a great deck that can be accessed from the kitchen or master bedroom. We would definitely stay there again.
Lovely mountain retreat with a German motif. Deers roam in abundance, so very quiet and surrounded by woods.
Robert B.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
12 Jul, 2023
We loved staying at the Waldhaus
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is very nice, with plenty of space. Being an Army brat born in Nürnberg, Germany, I loved all the decor from there.
House is “as advertised”. Listing was accurate. The two sun rooms are amazing. Deck is a nice area to spend time as well. In close proximity to Canaan Valley State Park (7 minutes) and about 17 minutes from Davis. There’s a well stocked grocery store in Davis. They have a nice selection of local beers there. Or take a short walk to Stumpstown Brewery from the grocery store. We are not used to picking up keys for rentals. Most places have lock boxes. But, you have to practically drive by the rental agency to get to the property. So… no big deal. It’s a gated community so no riff raff and the neighboring houses are almost invisible with the foliage. An added bonus… a short drive to the top of development gives you access to Dolly Sods. There’s a great lookout point a short walk from where you park up top. Great for sunsets.
We took 2 nights backing with a family of 6 from this cabin. It was a gtreat adventure without being toomuch for children ages 10-17.
Rhoda M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca H.
5 Mar, 2023
Ski/adventure retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My husband and I stayed here for a week with our two Britney Spaniels. The house and location was great. My husband and I loved the extra family room off the master bedroom. Such beautiful views!! The back deck is huge and enclosed which was perfect for the dogs to play. We will definitely rent again!
Rebecca H.
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
3 Nov, 2022
Wald Haus stay for hiking vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Fabulous location! Very private. The house itself was superb. Kitchen well stocked with anything you could think of. Set up of house is wonderful! Very clean and inviting. Great location to hiking trails.
Warm, comfortable, clean home with extra space just where it's needed.
We planned a 3 day ski weekend and were very comfortable with the house and its accommodations. We had a problem with the oven, contacted property management and a temporary oven was delivered before our next meal. We'd love to stay again in other seasons to be able to enjoy the outdoors as well. Best of Caanan is top notch.
Amy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good
Winifred M.
11 Feb, 2022
Nice family space
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. The only concern I have about another stay is there wasn’t enough hot water for more than one very quick shower.
Winifred M.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good
Maria H., Woodbridge, VA
5 Jan, 2022
Perfect Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice comfortable home. Loved the master bedroom suite with its own private living room. Views are spectacular. The layout of the two upper bedroom with loft is very nice giving everyone some privacy. The kitchen lacked storage space for personal items. Recommend you bring a large tight closing storage bin for personal food items unless you want to share them with Mickey Mouse and his family. There is a large mud room next to kitchen which was a lifesaver for personal kitchen item storage and in keeping house clean from tracking mud and leaves inside.
Maria H.
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2/10 Terrible
Mark H.
8 Nov, 2021
Wald Haus, Oct 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cleanliness and general condition of the Wald Haus did not meet our basic expectations. The location was excellent for our needs. Property management scheduled delivery of firewood. There were several issues with the cleanliness of the property as it was nowhere near spotless. Cabinets, shelves and drawers in the kitchen need a full cleaning. We cleaned out three drawers and several shelves to make this useable during our stay. The owners have a large amount of family memorabilia in the kitchen that is taking up space on the counters and in the kitchen cabinets. We did not use the 2nd family room built as an addition on the main floor. The 2nd family room has large areas of mold/mildew on two walls near the ceiling. I cleaned the owners vacuum and purchased vacuum bags to sweep the floors. The key only worked well in the main entrance, the rest of the door locks including the lock on the garage access door need to be replaced. Gutters overflowed during moderate rain, and there were several indications on the ceiling of water damage. I used the owner's ladder to clean out the gutters over the deck. The walkway to the deck has washed out creating a safety hazard along the side of the house. Garage door track needs realigned.I sent emails to the property manager outlining these issues.We looked at other properties to rent in 2022 to find an alternative to the Wald Haus for our next extended stay in Canaan Valley. I would not recommend this property in it's current condition to a friend or relative.
Mark H.
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6/10 Okay
David Y. Y., East Berlin
28 Oct, 2021
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice place to stay for a long weekend. Is a little worn. Need a thorough cleaning and updating.
David Y. Y.
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6/10 Okay
Natasha S.
21 Sept, 2021
Plenty of space to relax
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our first stay here was in March to ski at Timberline. It was fun to return and visit during the warmer September weather. House has everything you could need for your stay. I recommend bringing tinfoil to line the old cookie sheets and plastic wrap for any leftovers. The patio was great for our toddler and dog to enjoy the fresh air and scenery without running off. Both large TVs have Netflix for streaming tv shows and movies (you’ll need your login info). There is WiFi but it tended to be slow and cut out at times while surfing the web, even after resetting it twice. The beds are comfy, bathrooms nice and clean. The Timberline-exclusive trailhead just outside Dolly Sods was awesome for taking a short hike to the top and walking down the Valley View Trail. We enjoyed playing cards at the large table, watching the setting sun through the trees, and taking in the crisp evening air.Unfortunately, the condition of the house went downhill since our last visit and we were quite disappointed to find a number of broken items (dishwasher rack, disposal, numerous lightbulbs). The rental agency was quick to replace the battery in our smoke detector that started beeping the evening after we arrived (that was a rough night). A number of improvements would go a long way towards increasing the rental experience:-Replacing the missing window screens and putting in screen doors to the patio would really help with ventilation. Replacements screens are still being made.-Due to higher humidity and lack of ventilation in the back living room, there is mold high up on the walls. Increasing ventilation and putting in a dehumidifier would really help. We avoided that room.-Weather stripping at bottom of the doors needs replacing. Creepy crawlies were finding their way in.-Owners should remove the trunk from the large bedroom. It is full of mothballs and makes the bedroom and adjacent rooms smell awful. We stuck it outside on the patio during our stay.
Natasha S.
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10/10 Excellent
Larry M. M.
14 Sept, 2021
Another great stay at a cabin in West Virginia.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin was beautiful with the decor so fascinating. Brought home a lot of pictures so others could see how picturesque it was. If we had no doctor's appointments, we would have stayed as long as possible. I would encourage others to stay at least a week or more. We were truly rested when we returned was better then described so we enjoyed the wildlife and did not leave it until the day we came home and enjoyed every day. We would reccomend it to everyone who likes the quiet life.
Larry M. M.
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