Hemingway Cabin at Buffalo Gap Retreat

Entire cabin in Capon Bridge, West Virginia

  1. 6 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 6 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.69 out of 5 stars.87 reviews
Hosted by Buffalo Gap
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.
This comfortable, rustic cabin, is great for small to mid-sized groups. It is well appointed with a kitchenette, full bathroom - including shower, wifi, outdoor area with firepit, picnic table and charcoal grill. It is a great spot to enjoy and access all that Buffalo Gap Retreat has to offer.

The space
Hemingway is a whole cabin rental with a private entrance.

Hemingway shares a wall with Poe.

• Hemingway is one of 20+ cabins available for rent at Buffalo Gap Retreat.
• Hemingway offers 1 queen bed, 2 single bunk beds, and a single bed.
• Maximum capacity is 6 people.
• Hemingway has a toilet, a hand sink, and shower. It also includes a kitchenette (with mini-refrigerator, hot plate, electric griddle, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, pots and pans, eating utensils, and plates and glasses).
• This cabin includes a heater, wood-burning fireplace, and window air conditioner.
• This cabin includes parking, private fire-pit, grill, and outdoor table.
• Please note, linens and towels are not included in the Airbnb price. Please plan on bringing your own. There is a limited supply of linens available for rent at the office cottage, subject to availability.
• Amenities at Buffalo Gap include a private lake with white sand beach, Lakeview Cafe/Dining Hall with Wifi, 0.7 acre fenced-in dog park, swimming, catch-and-release fishing, spa (cosmetology & massage available for a fee), lakefront wood-fired sauna (fee), on-site hiking trails, volleyball, basketball courts, complementary use of kayaks and canoes, and various lawn games.
• Firewood is located outside of the office cottage and is sold by the bundle. Please deposit payment at the black drop box on the left side of the office cottage porch.
• When not privately rented, the open-air pavilion and Beach House offer games such as ping-pong, pool, and cornhole for guest use.
• Buffalo Gap is a pet-friendly destination; the pet-fee is $20 for up to two pets per cabin.
• Wi-fi is available in the cabin as well as at the Lakeview Cafe/Dining Hall building at the center of camp.

Guest access
• Front entrance gate is always open.
• Your cottage door has an electronic keypad lock. You will be sent the code to your cottage in advance of your arrival.

Other things to note
• On-site manager generally available (in-person, phone, or message) to handle any questions or needs.
• The sauna or laundry room may be booked for a fee, on a first-come-first-served basis, at the Office Cottage.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Resort view
Valley view
Shared beach access
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Private sauna
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.69 out of 5 stars from 87 reviews

Overall rating

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  2. 4 stars, 28% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Capon Bridge, West Virginia, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Your accomodation is located within the 70-acres of Buffalo Gap Retreat. On-site amenities include the spa (cosmetology and massage services available for fee, by appointment), off-leash dog park in the woods, authentic wood-burning sauna (for fee, reservations required), spring-fed lake with swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, outdoor air pavilion, indoor basketball gym, and on-site hiking.

The nearby town of Capon Bridge (10 minutes away) includes several local restaurants, including:
- Farmer's Daughter: boutique grocer and butcher serving lunch Tuesday - Saturday (burgers were voted Best Burger in WV in 2021 by West Virginia Living), offers free wi-fi.
- River House: a cafe serving coffee and light fare; often has evening musical entertainment on weekends.

Capon Bridge offers convenience stores such as the Family Dollar, Dollar General, and the Liberty Gas Station/Capon Valley Market convenience and hardware store. The closest full-service grocery stores are Walmart (Winchester, approximately 20 miles East) and Food Lion (Romney, approximately 20 miles West).

Other nearby attractions include Ice Mountain (hiking), Cacapon Resort State Park (golf, restaurant, lake/beach swimming, kayak rentals, hiking), Paw Paw Tunnel (hiking), Potomac Eagle Scenic Train, various wineries (e.g., Briede Family Vineyards, Valerie Hill Vineyards), Berkeley Springs State Park (mineral baths, massage), City of Winchester.

Meet your host

Superhost
2,040 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Capon Bridge, West Virginia

Buffalo Gap is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Barbara
  • Eric
  • Sean
  • Michael

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal