Complete privacy, peace, and spectacular star-gazing are what this pristine cabin has to offer. Nature abounds in meadows and glades on this very walkable property. The sun porch is fabulous eating or game playing when rain rolls in. The woodstove or firepit keeps you cozy and warm at night. Away from people yet just 20 minutes from shopping. The location just can't be beat!
The space
Enjoy your own private beach with no other houses in sight. Open meadows, trees, river and stream -- this secluded yet accessible cabin has it all. Warm and welcoming three bedroom, 2 finely renovated full baths, open kitchen with modern appliances, gas grill, outdoor fire-pit, and fine furnishings throughout.
Listen to the sound of the babbling brook within 50 feet of the house, or explore the 27 acres of private beach access to the Shavers fork river. The house is engulfed in a narrow band of trees and surrounded by meadows and glades for walks (bring long pants and socks to see it all). It is also situated just 1/4 mile upstream from the one-million acre Monongahela National Forest.
The house features natural wood-plank paneling and a well-appointed kitchen, wireless internet, 2 televisions with satellite TV, a Blu-Ray DVD player, and a stereo/home theater system. The kitchen is open to the dining area, perfect for social cooking.
This cozy ground-level home sleeps 8 in beds. There is a MBR w/ Queen; BR #2 w/ Queen, BR #3 w/ 2 sets of Twin bunks, and Living room w/ Queen pull-out sofa.
For fall or early spring visits the house features electric heat and a wood-stove (a moderate amount of firewood is provided). There is a window unit A/C in each of the three bedrooms, and a ceiling fan in the living room and in each of the queen bedrooms.
Please be aware of the close proximity of the stream to decide if the risk is too great for your toddlers, or other children who might leave the house unsupervised. Our other listing has a larger land buffer between the house and the moving water .
Pet friendly -- dogs only please, and no more than two dogs per reservation unless owner exception is granted in writing.
Owners provide a starter quantity of paper products, bathroom soap, and laundry/dish detergent. Personal toiletries are to be provided by Guests.
If you are looking for a remote mountain getaway and are willing to roll with what comes from a country vacation, you will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful spot!
Because the house is surrounded by forests, the creek, and the river, there is plenty of nature to enjoy but also to endure. Mice will occasionally come inside, and although we set hidden traps to keep them from settling in, there is a possibility that you will see them during your stay depending on whether they've found a food source recently (it could be from a prior guest -- not your own doing.) We do, however, check to make sure that the kitchen implements are sanitary at the beginning of your stay.
The bug situation is that we are at a high enough elevation to not have a mosquito problem, but there will be gnats in the field, and moths at night wanting to get into the house. There will also be plenty of dead bugs that wedge themselves between the screens and the windows.
If these aspects of nature are acceptable to you, then you will find a beautiful place of nature in which to relax and enjoy your vacation!
Come and enjoy: Augusta Festival, Forest Festival, cabin, river, woods, Canaan, Showshoe, Durbin Greenbrier scenic railroad train, Polar Express, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping, Appalachian Mountains, Davis and Elkins College, D&E, Elkins, WV
Guest access
Excellent wading in the river with no other houses in site.
Other things to note
You will need to provide your full name and cell phone number.
Key Terms of Rental:
• This is a NON-SMOKING rental with steep penalties for violations
• Minimum primary guest age 25, or 21 for married or domestic partners.
• All reservations are subject to availability; terms can change without notice until deposit is paid.
