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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Davis, West Virginia

Blackwater Falls12 min drive
Blackwater Falls State Park13 min drive
Timberline Four Season Resort14 min drive
Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)112 min drive

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8/10 Good

Great location, loved the house ! Only down side was that the mattresses were equivalent to summer camp mattresses. If y...

Alicia H.

Dec 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Aurora. A beautiful name for a beautiful home in beautiful Canaan Valley!

Looking for a true mountain lodging experience? Hoping to see an impressive night sky? Craving a few days of total peace and quiet? You have found it all! This interesting mountain home, Aurora was well thought out and built by a true lover of Canaan Valley, and all Tucker County. Located on Canaan Heights, this practical home is especially close to the popular towns of Davis and Thomas. Once you do the “touristy” stuff, relax in peace, quiet and mountain magic. Enjoy a full kitchen, cozy bedrooms, and multiple TV’s. Right outside the door there are plenty of paths for hiking, biking and nature watching. This one is special! Come stay-right away! 4-wheel drive required.

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Property manager

Best of Canaan

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Davis

This holiday home is located in Davis. Canaan Valley Ski Resort and Timberline Four Season Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Davis, West Virginia

What's nearby

Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 8 min drive
Blackwater Falls - 12 min drive
Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 13 min drive
Blackwater Falls State Park - 13 min drive
Timberline Four Season Resort - 14 min drive

Getting around

Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪TipTop - ‬13 min drive
‪Mountain State Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive
‪Purple Fiddle - ‬13 min drive
‪Stumptown Ales - ‬8 min drive
‪Mama Mia - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora. A beautiful name for a beautiful home in beautiful Canaan Valley! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Aurora. A beautiful name for a beautiful home in beautiful Canaan Valley!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aurora. A beautiful name for a beautiful home in beautiful Canaan Valley!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aurora. A beautiful name for a beautiful home in beautiful Canaan Valley! located?

Situated in Davis, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Dry Fork and Blackwater Falls. Blackwater Falls State Park and Dolly Sods Wilderness Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Alicia H.

29 Dec 2023

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

Great stay

Great location, loved the house ! Only down side was that the mattresses were equivalent to summer camp mattresses. If you don't like firm mattresses, bring your own foam toppers and the stay will be perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

10 Oct 2023

October Leaves Amazing

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

6 July 2023

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

Aurora house

Very spacious. Beautiful view from the deck. Lots of natural beauty in the area. Very close to town of Davis and Thomas. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan E., Athens, OH

2 July 2023

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

Quiet Private

This property is at the end of a quiet road. Easy to find, quiet and private. A short drive to Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis and Thomas, and/or a gorgeous walk/hike just right outside your door. Everything was clean and there were plenty of linens. The only negative is the approach from the driveway to the entry steps, it's muddy, and needs a sidewalk or path. The management is stellar and responsive I cannot stress more how wonderful the management is for this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buffy B.

26 June 2023

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

Celebrate family

The property was extremely close to my husband dads, which is why we chose the location. The house was very nice and clean lots of room granite we only sleep there we stayed at his dads most of the time. The beds we not so comfortable, which we found very surprising for a what seems fairly new cabin. The couch on the other hand was extremely nice and very comfortable. Other than the beds we have absolutely no complaints on the property. Oh one last thing there are no stepping stones or walking path to the front door which was a tad difficult due to all the rain we got while we was there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim E., Arlington,VA USA

21 Feb 2023

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

Aurora/President's Day Weekend

Have always had great experiences with Best of Canaan management. Easy check in process. House was very clean. Four wheel drive is necessary if snow is present-fairly steep and narrow road to house. Great kitchen,living room and deck with great views. Short drive to ski resorts, state parks and the town of Davis. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jerica L.

2 Jan 2023

It was great!! Perfect for our family.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was very clean and roomy. You do need 4 wheel drive to get there if there is snow/ice. The downstairs isn’t completed, but the upstairs was big enough for the 6 of us. It was close to Canaan Valley Ski Resort and Blackwater Falls. The views from the house were phenomenal. We will probably stay here in the future.

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10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

30 Nov 2022

Aurora Cagin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice experience at the Aurora - absolutely loved the remote location and beautiful view. The cabin was very comfortable and clean. The only thing is that for the length of our stay we did not have adequate supplies, such as toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher tabs, etc., so make sure to pack these things.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Matt W.

21 Oct 2022

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

Worth the view.

That mountain top view is absolutely beautiful. The cabin amenities are comfortable but basic. We were happy with our stay.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Reed R.

18 Oct 2022

Fall weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent and enjoyable weekend. The leaves were beautiful, the weather fantastic and location perfect for peace and quiet. We loved walking the dogs and giving them the freedom to run around a bit. Our granddaughter enjoyed a chance to explore nature.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

5 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful Veiw

Nice, quiet, secluded. Just 5 miles from town. Only 1 other house close by. 4 wheel drive a must. The sunrise from the deck was amazing. It was just the 2 of us but there 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms, fireplace and fire pit outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

janine m.

14 Aug 2022

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

Almost Heaven

This house was way better then the pictures shows! Beautiful and peaceful! Truly re-energized my soul. Butterflies and wild flowers where everywhere. The stars and moon at night on the deck where stunning!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

20 July 2022

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

Peaceful stay in Tucker County

We had a wonderful stay in Tucker County. House is located at the top of a mountain. It was so peaceful and quiet up there. The house was very clean and roomy. You can watch flying squirrels from the campfire area in backyard at night which was really neat! The mattresses could use a refresh as they were a little worn and not the most comfortable but that didn’t stop us from getting a good nights sleep there. I would recommend having 4 wheel drive to get there as the roads are mountain roads and are windy and steep. House is close to Blackwater Falls, and Cannan Valley State Park for lots of hiking with incredible views. We particularly enjoyed hiking in Dolly Sods which is about 50 minutes from the home. The views here were incredible! I would definitely recommend this property to the nature lovers looking for a quiet getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

1 June 2022

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

Great views!

We enjoyed our stay at the Aurora house! The house had everything we needed and kitchen was well equipped (we cooked at the house for most meals). We loved the views from the deck--it was especially nice at sunrise. It's also a great location for exploring Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls State Park. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

6 Apr 2022

Great house! Great view!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi O.

21 Feb 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

Perfect ski getaway! Very clean and had everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saqib S.

7 Feb 2022

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

Smooth from start to finish

We had a great time at this property. From start to finish working with the best of Canaan has been a pleasure. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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8/10 Good

Olukemi L.

3 Feb 2022

Aurora

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean, hot water was great, and the kitchen was pretty well appointed with pots and pans, glasses, silverware, and extras like some spices. There was no dish scrubber. The Wifi was terribly slow when we did use it. There are some games and jigsaw puzzles. One of the puzzles was missing multiple pieces and previous guests had left comments inside the box. Just note the entire basement is unfinished so it's not usable space. If you are coming in winter, YOU WILL NEED 4WD OR CHAINS. The plow came multiple times while we were there so we weren't concerned about getting stuck.

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8/10 Good

Dolma J.

19 Jan 2022

Aurora on the hill

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house itself was pleasant enough, however the picture is a bit deceiving in that the entire bottom floor is mostly unfinished, therefore livable space is only on one floor. No where in the advertisement does it mention the drive requires AWD or 4WD and had I not called the night before to confirm our arrival (because I never received communication since the original confirmation day of booking - several weeks prior to our arrival)did I learn that an AWD or 4WD vehicle would be necessary. It was difficult to get anyone in the office to actually help brainstorm options given it was not mentioned in the advertisement and had I not asked, I was sure to have been stuck after the snow storm rolled through Davis and the mountains. Thank goodness I decided to (and could actually find) rent an AWD SUV just to ensure I could make it home the day after the storm. While I appreciate the experience, and the home is a nice home, I think there needs to be clearer information about the home and any requirements in navigating the road and driveway. Having said this, all appliances worked, we had plenty of hot water, the fireplace was awesome, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I also appreciate the extra time allowed in our departure, and the plow coming to clear the driveway and road out - that was super helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022