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Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

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You will experience the beauty and peacefulness that nature and privacy create
Terrace/patio
this photo was taken just hours before Thomas Gates checked-in.
this photo was taken just hours before Thomas Gates checked-in.
this photo was taken just hours before Thomas Gates checked-in.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Elkins, WV
  • Place, Stuart Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackwater Falls State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Riverside Bedroom - 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Woodside Bedroom - 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

BOOK NOW to lock in your vacation prices ! 'WaterFRONT' properties will soon experience significant increase in flood insurance rates that will unfortunately have to be passed on to patrons.

When you stay at Cheat River Lodge's BIG POPLAR CABIN, rest assured you will satisfy your affinity for water as the river is just steps from your doorway. This premier property offers 5 acres for your private use. Adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest. Hot tub. Pet friendly. Nearby dining & shopping

The BIG POPLAR Cabin", is RIVERFRONT and is our MOST PRIVATE GETAWAY ! Located at the edge of the National Forest, and on the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, a major trout stocking location.
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Experience the appeal of an authentic log cabin with the warm color of the log walls, cathedral ceiling and cozy, glass fronted wood burning stove nestled in a natural stone hearth.

Nothing better exists for those needing access for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. Its at your front door. Less than 10 minutes to the Greenbrier-Durbin scenic train depot in Elkins. Hike & X-County Ski the Monongahela National Forest. 23 miles to downhill skiing !

As a guest with CHEAT RIVER LODGE properties, you will benefit by our 40 years in the hospitality industry. We are NOT a remote property management company. We have an 'on premise' office location that is staffed 24/7 to meet your needs.. All of our properties are RIVERFRONT, and are listed with VRBO. If you need additional accommodations nearby you may also like our SWINGING VINE (#98661), and RHODODENDRON (# 986624). Coming soon on VRBO is our LODGE (#1507732), TREEHOUSE (#987137), and STONE HOUSE (#987138)

Personalized linens, and attractive décor make this the perfect escape. Each of the two bedrooms on the main floor, and the third area in the loft are furnished with queen beds. The kitchen is fully equipped with all of the essentials, to include dinnerware that matches the décor. Modern conveniences include: electric heat, air conditioning, and cable TV. Additional fans, a charcoal barbecue grill, picnic table,

Note that the staircase to the loft area is very steep, and unsuitable for young children and elderly persons.

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a warm hot tub and fresh linens on the bed. Pack your bags!
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WINTER TRAVEL: prepare your vehicle for encountering snow covered roads.
4 wheel drive is best
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INTERNET: to assure that service will be available, it must be requested at the time you make a reservation because the service must be pre-arranged. There is a usage fee. We cannot guarantee that the speeds or data that will support gaming, downloading movies, etc.

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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 3–17
Loft stairs not for children. $15 nightly fee
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$50 stay fee/per pet.Must be crated if unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE only.
Use of Premise: to preserve the privacy and quiet that our guests desire,only registered guests permitted on our premises. Hot tub use is adult only
No 'campfires'. Floating embers are a fire danger because of our heavily treed property. Charcoal grill in yard (not deck). Do not use wood.
Bring towels for the bath, kitchen, and hot tub They can be provided for a fee. Bed linens are supplied

Important information

You need to know

Property # 510827vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Elkins

Located in Elkins, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club and Canaan Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit West Virginia Railroad Museum and Augusta Heritage Center.
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Elkins, WV

What's nearby

  • Stuart Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Davis and Elkins College - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 39 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 51 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 52 min drive - 73.9 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fox Hops Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gut Truck - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay WATERFRONT ! Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE located?

Situated in Elkins, this beach cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Stuart Recreation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Alpena Gap Recreation Site and Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center. Elkins City Park and West Virginia Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, loved the wood stove and hot tub on the cool weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice rustic place to get away to for a quick vacation. Nice swimming hole in the creek right out the back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Poplar cabin

Had an amazing time! The cheat River was amazing right out the back door! We did a lot of fabulous sight seeing around the area… thank you, we had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
We have a 'tenored' staff who are the front line. In this day and age, why do I emphasize 'tenured' ? Its because they like their jobs, and they know that customer service makes it all possible. Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Loved the stream.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon D.

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

Great place

Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
thanks !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful. Definitely good place to stay in mountains. Communication with the owner eas spot on. One thing don't expect cell service if you have verizon lol.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Yes, Verizon WIreless has poor service in our area...actually west of I-81 is sketchy. Cell service for calls is fi fine...its the date (text/email) that is a problem Thanks for your review.. Nice to hear that it met your expectations !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

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

Homey Getaway

Beautiful quiet cabin. Great view of stream. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2020
thanks ! glad you enjoyed
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Perfect Gataway!

Cabin and property is beautiful! My family enjoyed the river and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Absolutely perfect!!

Property was amazing..very secluded. Staying here is a must. We will definitely be back..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzy O.

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

Thank you

This makes our second time staying. We have it reserved again first week of April. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2025
You will not find another dedicated group of staff anywhere that wants to make everything right during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Perfect Cabin in the woods

This was such a great (and large!) Cabin with perfect access to Canaan Valley skiing. Loved it! All the decor and feel is just what we wanted for a relaxing winter weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was absolutely perfect. Very clean. The water running over the rocks in front was very relaxing. We enjoyed our stay here. The only problems we had...were the wifi (That you pay extra to have)was horrible. It hardly ever worked. The hot tub jets had very little pressure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Yes, we did receive notice from Optimum (internet) that there were intermittment issues occurring 'in the area'. We called them, and they reset the connection 'over the phone' . As we did not hear anything more, we assumed that Optimum had resolved the problem. The reason we have a $40 stay fee, is so that if this situation would occur, we can make a refund. So,we will follow up on that. We implemented this policy during Covid as there were so many people traveling and 'could not do without' because of work or school. As for the hot tub: the jets run on low 24/7 constantly filtering the water. There is a "Hi'-Low' switch near the tub. It's signed, but you may have not seen it. We check the hot tubs daily for water quality, temperature, and functionality. This is a great property, offering waterfront privacy. We're glad you were able to enjoy all that we have been blessed with.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet secluded cabin with river access. Access could use some maintenace but with caution you can get to waters edge. Cabin was clean. Two items of note: beds were firm and you need to brings towels. Host is very upfront about both. Host was easy to reach and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
This is NOT a lazy river, its a fast flowing, clean, rocky bottomed river located in mountainous terrain. The river level is affected by rains and runoff, which in turn affect its shoreline so it would be an exercise in futility to groom the shoreline. The river level along this stretch normally runs 4 to 6ft, but it can quickly rise to 10-12ft as weather fronts moving across the mountains dump preciptation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase t.

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

Great Private Cabin

Very private. Right on the river. But close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your review. It's hard to imagine a palce that offers so much privacy...along a beautiful stretch of stream...and still close to the small mountain commmunity of Elkins.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyra C.

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

Perfect Cabin

This was the best cabin! Even better than shown online. It was very secluded and clean. Great location and great hosts. We had a slight issue checking in, but the hosts made sure to accommodate and we couldn’t have been happier. We will definitely be coming back and specifically for this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2020
thank you
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and location. Well constructed log cabin. Spa a plus. Sheets and comforters very soft. Clean cabin. Well insulated. TV is huge and archaic/old. Dominated the room but only supplied basic service and not adaptable. The only room with no heat was the bathroom which was really the only room that would have benefited from having heat. Heater there but no control knob. Electric outlets would not hold iPhone chargers- very loose connections. Not clear on switches for the myriad of odd lights. Great space, needs some interior help.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2026
you have an eye for detail ! :-) your initial inquiry asking "do you clean the BBQ grill ?" was telling.:-) Our response was "We clean them with the grill brush that is provided, but note that the grill is cold when this is done". Heat in the bathroom ? Absolutely we have heat in there. It's an electric wall unit. We will check the knob, but in minutes we could have resolved that when you were here just as we did when you didn't know how to operate the control on the wood stove to control the flame. We quickly dispatched personel to assist. We have basic cable TV, and as mentioned in the listing; Internet speeds will not support downloading movies, gaming, etc. Electric receptacles are all modern, and housekeeping uses them constantly for their cleaning tools. No one has ever mentioned a problem with their phone chargers. It would be helpful if you would provide the location of that outlet. The "myriad of odd lights" you mention are probably the accent lighting of the cathedral ceiling. It would be tacky to label the switches, and a written guide sitting on a tabletop wouldn't be read. We provide expert service, along with an exceptional, very private location, and do so while operating within a low profit margin. It may interest others to know that we received $229 /night for the rental of this 3 bedroom riverFRONT cabin that is located on 6 private acres.. Thank you for your patronage, and we will follow up on the things you mention.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Beautiful spot

This is a private cabin that gives you your own section of Shavers Fork of the Cheat River. Very clean and well set up upon arrival. Nice deck out back facing the stream. Hot tub was at a good temperature for us. We would come back. Good central location to explore Monongahela Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KOR O.

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

Wonderful

The weather was terrible and it was still fun. We spent our time in the hot tub and enjoyed the beautiful cabin. The river was right outside- and rolling because of the rain and it was so peaceful. We hope to be back in the fall with our whole family. Great stay. Thank you to the amazing hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

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

Great weekend

Nice property. Clean, beautiful location and easy check-in. Be prepared to be totally “off the grid” though as you get zero cell and pretty poor wi fi. It was a actually refreshing in a way but just a warning to those who may need/want it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your comments. The Tv cable runs through the trees...and because of the heavily treed forests the lines are subject to damage from falling limbs. So we have elected to use MiFi boxes that work off a nearby tower. This is of course a cellular connection.. Its usually reliable. However, when the region is experiencing an overload of travelers...I think they slow things down to be able to serve the needs of everyone. This fall has been so warm, it has contributed to an unprecedented amount of tourist traffic in the region..... ...and YES, you will feel like you are "off the grid", but in actuality you are 5 minutes to multiple restaurants (to include non franchise), 10 minutes to major grocery stores, and general mdse (Walmart, etc) Additionally, we use cell communication with our staff,,,to include data as well as calls. So the service exists in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

The location is absolutely spectacular. You can't ask for a more beautiful place to visit for some peace and quiet. The cabin was a great size for us. The beds are definitely firm so be prepared for that. There's definitely some much needed tlc that should be addressed but I hope that this place will be around for us to visit again. Even with the little things that need to be done I'd stay here again without question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2021
thank you for your comment. We will contact you directly about the items you felt needed attention. Quite frankly, this property gets booked back to back, and with the covid cleaning that is required, it leaves us little time.' to search' for items that need repaired, replaced, etc. .We don't see this as complaining, we consider it helpful. :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weston A.

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

Great Place near the river

The cabin was semi-remote, and quite on the river. The setting is beautiful and tranquil. However, you need to bring paper towels, hot pads, and basic cooking supplies (i.e. oil, salt and pepper, herbs and spices, hot pads). That being said, there is a Walmart, and Kroger down the road in Elkins. I cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2022
thank you for taking the time to review. You are correct about the items that we do not provide..however, there should have been hot pads as well as kitchen towels. We provide a list of suggested items to bring which includes disposables such as paper towels. As for the 'cooking' supplies, we dispose of any edibles or cooking supplies that previous guests have left behind because we can not assure that its safe for consumption. Any property owner that does otherwise are not operating in a professional manner.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

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

Wonderful cabin escape

The Big Poplar cabin was surrounded by mountain laurel thicket and had a great view of the river! The inside was clean and the layout was very comfortable for the 4 of us. With the National Forest right across the river there were miles of hiking trails and only minutes from Elkins for supplies and good food (BBQ at Smoke on the Water was amazing). Definitely on our return visit list! Roxye was a breeze to work with. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you ! WE try hard to please. ...and if we fail, you will not find a staff more concerned to make it right. Our staff loves their job, and it makes them feel great to know that it was "a job well done" !
Archival

8/10 Good

Deirdre S.

Very quaint and true log cabin right on riverside

We very much enjoyed our ski-planned President's Day weekend get-away despite the 60=degree weather and lack of skiing. Hiking was great, hot tub was great, accommodations were very comfortable. Townspeople and fisherman were all very friendly. My only suggestion would be some board games or books for house, and a few more kitchen supplies. Other than that, we had a very nice time. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your response. We routinely check our kitchen inventory, please let us know if you had specific items that would be convenient. We supply high quality Pfaltzgraff stoneware that matches the decor, shatterproof drinkware (& wine glasses) for safety...quality knife set...but we do not furnish electric appliances like mixers, blenders, etc. simply because if they break our rural location makes a quick replacement not possible. We're glad to know you are planning to return, so please let us know what we need to make your stay even better than the last ! :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Wonderful!

This cabin in the woods was the perfect place for my family! We really couldn't have asked for more. It was secluded enough we felt like we had full privacy, but also close enough to Elkins to make the short drive if we needed anything. Being directly on the river was the best part, and there is a nice sized deck and yard to hang out in. The biggest plus was it was clean!!! We only stayed for 2 nights and housekeeping even stopped after our first night to see if we wanted them to straighten up or need anything. Beautiful place, beautiful area, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Cabin of Relaxation

My wife and I went to the cabin for a 2 night stay, loved the whole experience. The cabin was clean and very welcoming when we arrived. Everything was exactly as it was described in the listing. My only complaint is that we weren't really able to kayak because the river was too shallow and less of a river more of a creek. We brought a 2 person raft and tied off to the rocks in a deep pool which worked out great. We will definitely be returning in the future ane recommending the cabin to anyone looking to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2021
thank you for your kind review. We had been experiencing a 'dry' spell, so the river was lower than normal. But the 'river' is named the "Cheat" for a reason....its quickly changing conditions have cheated many out of their lives. Some rain will quickly change the level.

About the host

Hosted by Roxye Marshall

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Joe and Roxye have owned and rented property on the Cheat River since 1984. The Marshalls offer 35 years of experience in hospitality as the pioneers of destinations on the Cheat. The Marshalls have been featured in various travel publications from Southern Living, Canoe Magazine to the Washington Post and named a Washingtonian Top 52 Getaway !!

As a guest, you will benefit by our 40 years in the hospitality industry. We are NOT a remote property management company. We have an 'on premise' office location that is staffed 24/7 to meet your needs.

Why they chose this property

Riverfront. Hot Tub. Log Cabin. Private. . Full staff. Hot tub maintained DAILY by professionals.

What makes this property unique

This stretch of riverfront offers privacy that is hard to come by as other areas have developed with camping parks and cabins. It’s perfect for fishing enthusiasts as it sits along the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, which is a notorious, heavily stacked stream. The location adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest offers tons of opportunities to get outside! Proximity to the ski-resorts (30 miles to Canaan/Timberline, 50 miles to Snowshoe/Silver Creek) offers the option of downhill skiing too for day trips. Within a short drive is Elkins, known as a quirky, eclectic town where you will find interesting shops and restaurants in addition to the conventional retail outlets and grocery stores.

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