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Where to stay around Canaan Valley, US?
Our 2019 property listings offer a large selection of 261 vacation rentals near Canaan Valley. From 196 Houses to 34 Bungalows, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Canaan Valley for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in Canaan Valley?
There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Canaan Valley. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular destinations to visit are:
- Shenandoah Valley: 1,732 vacation rentals
- Virginia: 8,133 vacation rentals
- Oakland: 1,078 vacation rentals
- Swanton: 1,017 vacation rentals
- Davis: 267 vacation rentals
And VRBO offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Canaan Valley! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in Canaan Valley?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Canaan Valley:
- Oakland: 1,078 rentals
- Swanton: 1,017 rentals
- Davis: 267 rentals
- Elkins: 37 rentals
- Hinton: 55 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
High and low, natural beauty abounds throughout the valley
Tucked away in Northwestern West Virginia, Canaan Valley offers a wet and wild setting, dotted primarily by lush wetlands, the Blackwater River, and cascading waterfalls. Perched high in the Allegheny Mountains, your Canaan Valley vacation rental sits nestled in a gulley between the Canaan and Cabin Mountains. Inhale all that fresh mountain air as you embark on a host of outdoor adventures in pristine state parks that double as playgrounds for visitors. Climb to new heights, swim in fresh waters, and come face-to-face with nature in the region's rural landscape.
Into the wild _ seeking adventure in the great wide open
If you can't get enough of the great outdoors, booking a Canaan Valley vacation rental is the right move for you. The region is a hub for recreational activities, including camping, hiking, fishing, and even game bird hunting. Each fall the valley hosts the Leaf Peeper's Festival, which highlights the area's colorful foliage, as well as local arts and craft vendors, live musical acts, a car show, an Oktoberfest celebration and a 5K competition. Go in search of feathered friends alongside other birdwatchers at the summertime Canaan Valley Birding Festival.
Parks and recreation: enjoy a workout in the great outdoors
Outfitted with ski trails, a terrain park, and snow tubing area, Canaan Valley State Park is one of the area's most popular attractions. Other winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. You'll know summer has arrived once the snow melts, the sun is shining, and the park opens its swimming pool, rock climbing walls, and golf course. Feel the gentle splash of a 62-foot cascading waterfall at Blackwater Falls State Park or hike through wetlands and forests at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The space also features more than 20 miles of trails for bikes and horses.
Walking (and skiing) in a winter wonderland
Better pack an extra pair of thermals if you booked a Canaan Valley vacation rental for the winter. Perched 3,200 feet above sea level, the region experiences more than its fair share of snow, or approximately 134 inches each year. Expect some big snow totals from January through March, coupled with daytime highs that hover only around freezing. Rain is common throughout the year, with totals averaging between 3.5 to 5 inches each month. Leave your snow pants behind and bring some shorts instead during the summer, when afternoon temperatures hover in the (somewhat humid) mid-70s.
Natural wonders, waterfalls, and wetlands in West Virginia
Stretching 13 miles long and up to 5 miles wide, Canaan Valley's damp landscape is dotted with wetlands, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Fishing enthusiasts who spend their days in those waters angling for a big catch know the region is ripe with bass, sunfish, and rainbow trout. Canadian geese, ducks, and great blue heron also call the valley's intricate waterways their home. The parade of wild animals doesn't end there, however, as you'll also see snowshoe hares, beavers, muskrats, raccoons, and squirrels scurrying across the valley floor.