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27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise!

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Property grounds
Enjoy the view of the stream while soaking in the hot tub
View from the bench on the covered front porch
Very private beach: gentle current up to waist-high for tubing or dipping.
Comfortable furnishings, LED satellite TV, blu-ray, wood paneling, pullout sofa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bowden, WV
  • Stuart Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Davis and Elkins College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise!

Vacation at this secluded property offered by All Get Out Vacation Rentals!

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 full baths, sun porch, 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 while lounging in the sunroom or relaxing on the deck. In addition, the property has 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 explore). 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, Wi-Fi, television with satellite TV and DVD player, and a stereo/home theater system. The kitchen is open to the dining area, perfect for social cooking. The sunroom has seating for dining or board games with a full view of the stream so you can enjoy the outdoors even in inclement weather.

This cozy ground-level home sleeps 8 in beds. There is a MBR w/ Queen; BR #2 w/ Queen, BR #3 w/ two sets of Twin bunks, and Livingroom w/ Queen pull-out sofa.

For fall or early spring visits, the house features electric heat and a wood-stove (a modest amount of firewood is included in the rental fee). There is a window unit A/C in each of the three bedrooms and the living room, and ceiling fans in each of the queen bedrooms and the living room.

In winter months, be prepared for snowy and/or icy road conditions by driving a 4WD or suitable vehicle. It's advisable whenever driving in wintry conditions in the mountains of WV to be prepared with chains as the roads are often hazardous. At times the snow can be deep and it takes 24-48 hours before it is plowed, therefore you should be flexible about travel.

The cabin is remote, so even in clear weather its narrow mountain gravel road can be concerning to those not experienced. Depending on whether the road crew has done repairs recently, there may be potholes. In most cases you can drive around them, but there may be a few on the way that you’ll just need to slowly drive through. There are also no guardrails on the road, but it has several turnouts to allow cars to pass. The gravel is not suitable for street motorcycles, we've been told.

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 Vrbo listing #317752 has a larger land buffer between the house and the moving water.

The river is about a 5 minute walk across the property from the house. There is absolutely no vehicular traffic allowed off the driveway.

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!

Key Terms of Rental:
• This is a NON-SMOKING rental with steep penalties for violations
• Minimum primary guest age 25, with exception for married or domestic partners of age 21.
• There are two exterior cameras on the property: one pointing at the driveway and one pointing at the bridge. There is no camera near the hot tub.

Come and enjoy: Augusta Festival, Forest Festival, cabin, river, woods, Canaan, Snowshoe, Durbin Greenbrier scenic railroad train, Polar Express, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping, Appalachian Mountains, Davis and Elkins College, D&E, Elkins, WV

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Management
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English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 2 total)
Extra giant kennel available with 2 week notice
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
High penalties for smoking policy violations.
Please message your cell phone number and your hom
Guests are hereby notified that there are security

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elkins

Located in Elkins, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. American Mountain Theater and Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club and Canaan Valley Ski Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bowden, WV

What's nearby

  • Stuart Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Davis and Elkins College - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Elkins City Park - 19 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Allegheny Highlands Trail - 22 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Lunch Box - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Steer - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Stuart Recreation Area, Davis and Elkins College and Elkins City Park. Augusta Heritage Center and American Mountain Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

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

Nice weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay and location. We will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Quiet Getaway

If you are looking for a quiet getaway this property is perfect. If you want to go to town frequently this is not for you. We stayed for 4 nights and just enjoyed the nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Amazing!!!!

Would highly recommend as place was fantastic! Loved the wood burning stove inside and the outdoor hot tub on the deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Relaxing getaway

3rd year staying in this cabin. Has all the amenities we need and host is very responsive to any questions we have. Peaceful location and short drive to go snow tubing or sledding. Relaxing getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BBS H.

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

Great Escape for Spring Break

House & property described to a tee! Our son is a student athlete at D&E and was unable to leave for spring break so we went to him. It was exactly what we expected. WV experienced all four seasons in one week. It made our stay even better. We walked the river on the warm days, admired the sleet, hail and snow on the others. Enjoyed the hot tub & the heated bathroom floors. Will come back for some kayaking in the summer. Loved it! Ohhhh and the beds are comfy! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Unique place

Great property. Secluded and fun location. Great for long weekend. We lucked out and had a snowy weekend. Owners super responsive and helpful. Hard to find so follow the directions they give you! And you’ll be good. We’d love to come back in the summer. Thanks for the stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey l.

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

Fall getaway

Perfect long weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verna M.

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

Peaceful Retreat

If you like peace and quiet, this is a slice of heaven. We wandered around the property enjoying the beauty of this setting with the abundance of nature and the river steps away. The inside and outside are immaculately maintained. I’m telling all my friends to go there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene C.

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

Weekend Getaway

This was a great place to relax and soak up nature's beauty. There was plenty of room for my family of 6 plus our fur babies. Our favorite part was the river. We spent several hours there exploring and letting the dogs swim. It was so peaceful just listening to the water. The host was excellent with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect little getaway

Perfect little getaway in the mountains. Beautiful scenery and easy to get around. Host and manager very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Mountain stream spring retreat.

Great location and property. Loved kayaking the river and looking for fossils on the beach bank! The hot tub and fire pit were welcome companions after a long day of exploring wild wonderful WV. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

get away

Great house and location. Really enjoyed our stay. Our dogs particularly loved the freedom of being able to snoop around the property and even though it was a chilly week enjoyed jumping in and out of the creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

The best

If you want peace and quiet and a beautiful setting you need to book this place. Dog friendly. 27 acres. Creek to swim in. Hot tub. Plenty of room in the house. Everything you need for a relaxing time away. Thanks folks. Place was absolutely amazing. We all really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda V.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Relaxing Weekend

We booked this gem in the woods for a quick weekend getaway and glad we did! The house was great. We had teens, a toddler, and our lab who had no problem making themselves at home :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jade W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

It was pleasant

Not bad at all
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Awesome experience

With the deepest appreciation Larisa for sharing your property with us. Very comfy and cozy with plenty of space to roam freely, everything we needed for our stay. The beautiful mountain scenery with access to the river was awesome, serene and peaceful don't come close to describing our experience. Will definitely return!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Super cute and cozy

The house was so nice and cozy and clean with easy-to-follow instructions on check in and out. It was supplied with plates, pots, pans, utensils, etc. So cooking is a ready option as there weren't many common options to eat (for us, at least) If you like the quiet and seclusion then I would recommend giving this place a try!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steven f.

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

Private!!

Real nice location , private!! No neighbors, older home but it was a great experience!! 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

An oasis on the river

A beautiful, serene location. Had a campfire every night while listening to the creek run over the rocks. Finished each evening with someone in the hot tub. Our granddaughter love sleeping in the sunroom and even woke up one morning watching a ground hop. We saw deer every night, caught some fish at the river and loved every minute of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

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

Gorgeous property

We very much enjoyed our mini-vacation on this farm. It was perfect for what we were looking for. Ultimately, if you're looking for a country getaway far away from the hustle and bustle, this is a great place, and the river was wonderful! Our only qualification would be that the wifi/dsl was extremely slow, which was honestly a plus for us since this decreased our teenager's screen time. Just come with the expectation of "unplugging" a little and you'll have a wonderful time! Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

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

Shavers Fork vacation

Great place for outdoor fun. Enjoyed seeing wildlife in the evenings and morning. Our dog lost weight investigating all the smells and wildlife trails. The kids played ball and used their flying toys without fear of getting them caught in trees. Great place for a moat control vehicle’s. The river was beautiful and access. It was really good although fishing wasn’t so good.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN K.

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

Great girls and pups weekend!

While the weather was rainy and sleety, we were able to enjoy walking the property and even ventured up the closest trail whoch is at a firegate entrance very close. Nice weekend with the girls and our pups. Road to the house was better than expected. Enjoyed making a fire inside and appreciate having a full tank of gas on the grill outside waiting for us. Our pups still enjoyed getting in the stream water even in the wintry mix of rain and sleet. Great time and looking forward to coming back in warmer months to enjoy the swimming in the stream and river. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Retreat

The property was amazing. Having the tygart valley river in the back yard was spectacular. Sitting in the hot tub of an evening looking at the mountains was very relaxing after hiking. Our border collie was happier than we have ever seen him. The property managers were Johnny on the spot when a problem arose. Couldn’t have been happier with our choice.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., Pittsburgh, PA

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

River Access and Beautiful Property

This was our 2nd stay at this beautiful property. We love the river access and exploring the area. Plenty of room in the cabin for 5 adults and 2 kids. Ate dinner at the high table and set up a puzzle and games at the sunroom table for a rainy day and evening activities. Plenty of wood for fire pit and cleanest gas grill I have seen. Hot tub warmed up quick. Room to park our bikes when we weren’t riding on the road or on the driveway. Saw deer in the front and back meadow every day. Great communication with host. Planning to come back again someday! We love to come to the area to ride the trains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Management

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Carl and Larisa got married and moved to Elkins, WV in 2000. Larisa moved from DC, and Carl moved from VA. Each had prior roots in WV and longed to return.

Why they chose this property

The location is ideal -- just far enough out to be immersed in the natural surroundings, but only 25 minutes from a full-service grocery store, movie theater, Davis and Elkins College, Randolph County Community Arts Center, antique shopping, and a YMCA. It is an hour from highly-rated golf or skiing. Spring and summer bring wonderful fishing, swimming, floating, and boating in the river; winter is great for cross-country skiing on the property or nearby, and alpine skiing is less than an hour's drive. Fall's foliage is not to be missed as the house is engulfed in trees and adjacent to the 1 million acre Monogahela National Forest, wonderful for hiking right out your door. Don't miss nearby Elkins to dine at a variety of restaurants, enjoy free exhibits at the Community Arts Center, and ride the scenic trains on the Durbin and Greenbrier Railroad. Davis and Elkins College is just 20 minutes away where you can enjoy live music and Appalachian arts at the internationally renowned 5-week long Augusta Festival. The Forest Festival every fall is a big draw, with carnival rides and almost two weeks of activities.

What makes this property unique

In 2001 Carl and Larisa were fortunate to have the opportunity to buy this lovely acreage on the banks of the Shavers Fork River from a family friend, just next door to the cabin Larisa built in 1995 (Vrbo #317752). Since that time they have made several improvements, while keeping the original character that the builder, a mill owner, had created in handmade wormy chestnut kitchen cabinets, exceptional stonework, and plank poplar paneling throughout. You can hear the creek flowing behind the house as the summer night breezes keep you cool.

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