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Mountain Gaze - Family Cabin Getaway

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Living Room
55" Roku TV
Jøtul Stove
Welcome to West Virginia!
Full-Size Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lost City, WV
  • Lost River
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Lost River State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bryce Ski Resort
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Petersburg, WV (PGC-Grant County)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mountain Gaze - Family Cabin Getaway

Located in the George Washington National Forest, Mountain Gaze Cabin provides a quiet retreat from the city life and is the perfect place to base your visit to the Lost River area with its many outdoor activities.

Completely remodeled in 2021, this house offers a spacious open living room and dining area, new kitchen, two queen bedrooms, two full baths, a gaming area and an electric car charger. The outdoor space has two large decks for enjoying the sights and sounds of the surrounding nature.

The space
Mountain Gaze boasts a well-equipped open plan kitchen and living/dining with vaulted ceilings. The living area leads out onto two large decks with a screened-in portion off the kitchen for enjoying meals and relaxing alfresco. The living area offers plenty of windows including a picture window to take in the scenery as well as a “Jotul” gas fired stove for additional charm, as well as an excellent source of heat on chilly nights. Don’t be concerned though the house is heated and air-conditioned all year round with a mini-split system.

The bedrooms feature pine ceilings, “Tuft & Needle” queen mattresses, remote controlled ceiling fans, and space for all your relaxing essentials. The master bedroom has a full bath attached. Both beds are supplied with soft and comfortable linens, plentiful pillows, and enough blankets to keep you warm and safe.

The completely remodeled bathrooms offer high end finishes. Both bathrooms feature a full shower and bath tubs where you can enjoy a steamy shower or soak in the tub supplied by our energy-efficient on-demand water heater. You will also enjoy the feeling of our incredibly soft water and its beneficial effects.

The living area is the perfect place to relax and chill with a good book, watch a movie or your favorite on demand show on our large-screen 4k TV. The living area can also provide additional sleeping space with a queen size memory foam pull-out sleeper sofa. The wall mounted TV can also be repositioned to allow viewing from the kitchen or dining area. The modern kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, a gas oven with air fryer option, a Keurig coffee maker, and an electric kettle.

The large back decks include a screened in portion that have a sectional sofa, dining table and ottomans for dining outdoors. Included is a privacy shade on one side as well as a propane heater for those chilly nights. The other half of the back deck has a comfortable bench and swivel chairs to relax and take in the outdoors. This space also includes a grill for outdoor cooking.

In the front of the house there’s an additional deck with seating for taking in the afternoon sun. There’s a fire pit in the front yard for those late night campfires and s'mores.

Mountain Gaze is equipped with fiber optic high-speed internet (50/25 Mbps) with multiple Wi-Fi access points for stable wireless connectivity. There are 4 large TV’s including a 55” QLED 4k TV in the living room, a 32” LED TV in each bedroom and a large 65” plasma TV in the basement gaming area. All are easily controlled by the Roku platform which include Netflix, Amazon and Hulu to name a few. So, you can enjoy your favorite movie, sporting event or TV show.

The basement gaming area is equipped with a PlayStation 5 gaming console which include two wireless controllers and the following games: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Astro’s Playroom. Guests will have access to the full-size washer/dryer.

The cabin sits across three acres of lush wooded grounds that is frequented by all types of wildlife. It’s not uncommon to see deer grazing, bunnies playing or even the occasional flock of turkeys.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the house, the game room/laundry room portion only of the basement and the surrounding property.

Other things to note
The premises is equipped with exterior security cameras facing the driveway, front entrance and the side of the house. It is used for security purposes only and monitored only when the property is vacant.

The PS5 controller has a built-in microphone which is active when the device is on but does not record/store any conversations/sounds. It only recognizes voice prompts for enabled games/media.

There is limited to no cell service. There is no dishwasher.

Property manager

Carlyle Simon/ Keith Gilges

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove shoes upon entering the house Quiet hours 10p - 8a No illegal substances or activities
No eating in the bedrooms

Important information

You need to know

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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lost River

Located in Lost River, this cabin is in the mountains. Bryce Ski Resort and Cave Ridge Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Shenandoah County Fairgrounds. Consider Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns for a night out or Mt Jackson Thrift & Gift if you're travelling with kids.
Map
Lost City, WV

What's nearby

  • Lost River - 24 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Lost River State Park - 31 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Shenandoah County Fairgrounds - 56 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Bryce Ski Resort - 60 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Luray Caverns - 87 min drive - 77.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost River Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Trout Pond Recreation - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost River General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lost River Artisans Cooperative - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lost River Conference Center - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Gaze - Family Cabin Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountain Gaze - Family Cabin Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Gaze - Family Cabin Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Gaze - Family Cabin Getaway located?

This family-friendly Lost River cabin is located in the mountains, steps from George Washington National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Lost River. Mathias Community Center is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great stay, awesome place

This is a little gem in the middle of the forest. So modern and quaint. We had a ball because everything we needed was there. The checkin was great, and the hosts were super responsive. If you want to get away from the city and see the stars, this is your spot. My daughter loved the deer, fox, and the red headed woodpecker Just bring food and you’re good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Relaxing

Everything was so wonderful, relaxing and easy. The home was so clean and beautiful. Perfect place to unwind. We loved the deer and turkey that we saw every day. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Peace and Quiet

Let me tell you, this place did not disappoint. It was better then a hotel. The screened in porch was just amazing. Sitting out there and hearing the sounds of nature all around you. Seeing deer right out the back door. 10 out of 10. Only thing that is missing is a pool. If we really wanted to swim bad enough, we could have gone to the Guesthouse down the road and got a pool pass for the day. Thank you for the great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Wonderful Woodland Vacation Home

Beautiful, clean, well-appointed property with ample room to spread out and enjoy the serene nature around you. Very enjoyable family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Clean and cozy cabin

This was a nice little cabin for our quick getaway and would likely be good for a longer stay, as well. Everything was extremely clean when we arrived. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils. The gas fireplace was more cozy than it looked from the pictures. Good internet for streaming movies, though we didn't try the PS5.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carlyle Simon/ Keith Gilges

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The owners of Mountain Gaze live in Washington, DC in search for a quiet retreat leaving the hustle and bustle of the city. We found the beautifully renovated cabin and fell in love.

Why they chose this property

We love that it’s a rural, yet we have lovely neighbors and hikes nearby that makes it feel more of a community in the woods.

What makes this property unique

Located within the George Washington National Forest and the Great Appalachian Valley, roughly a two-hour drive from DC. Mountain Gaze provides a quiet retreat from the stresses of urban life and is the perfect place to base your visit to the Lost River area. The Lost River area offers many activities including hiking and fishing to cycling and more.

Completely remodeled in 2021, this house offers a spacious open living room and dining area, brand new kitchen, two queen bedrooms, two full baths, a basement gaming area, a full sized washer and dryer, and a 220v 50-amp electric car charging port. The outdoor space has two large decks for enjoying the sights and sounds of the surrounding nature.

Languages:

English