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Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE


When you stay at Cheat River Lodge's SWINGING VINE CABIN, rest assured you will satisfy your affinity for water as the river is just steps from your doorway. The SWINGING VINE CABIN is an authentic log structure with cabin charm inside and out. This premier property is situated on on 5 acres with a great beach for kids. It shares 5.5 riverside acres with our BIG POPLAR cabin (VRBO listing #510827) that are private and heavily wooded. Adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest.
Hot tub. Pet friendly. Nearby dining & shopping

Nothing better exists for those needing access for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. as its at your front door. It's a quick 10 minute drive to the Greenbrier-Durbin scenic train depot in Elkins. Hike & X-County ski the Monongahela National Forest. 23 miles to downhill skiing.

SWINGING VINE's cathedral ceiling, log walls, glass fronted wood stove w/stone hearth combined with the personalized linens and tasteful décor will provide a warm welcome. A gentle access to the river, a large lawn, a step in shower stall, and a main floor just a few steps up from ground level make the Swinging Vine undoubtedly the best choice for pets, children, or elderly persons.

Two bedrooms on the main, each with a queen bed.. The kitchen is fully equipped with all of the essentials, to include dinnerware that matches the décor. Remodeled to provide all of the modern appointments you would expect to find in a charming mountain getaway, it includes electric baseboard heat, air conditioning, cable TV. Additional fans, a charcoal barbecue grill, and picnic table are provided.

As a CHEAT RIVER LODGE property guest, you will benefit by our 40 years in the hospitality industry. We are NOT a remote property management company. We have an 'on premise' office location that is staffed 24/7 to meet your needs.. All of our properties are RIVERFRONT, and are listed with VRBO. If you need additional accommodations nearby you may also like our RHODODENDRON cabin (#98664), and BIG POPLAR (#510827). Coming soon on VRBO is our LODGE (#1507732), TREEHOUSE (#987137), and STONE HOUSE (#987138)

Gorgeous views await at our SWINGING VINE cabin. Let your vacation begin here, where you will be greeted by a warm hot tub and fresh linens on the beds.
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WINTER TRAVEL: prepare your vehicle for encountering snow covered roads.
4 wheel drive is best
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INTERNET: to assure that service will be available, it must be requested at the time you make a reservation because the service must be pre-arranged. There is a usage fee. We cannot guarantee speeds or data that will support gaming, or downloading movies.

Property manager

Roxye Marshall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE only.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Exterior
Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. Pets must be crated if left unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: nice property for children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Elkins, WV

What's nearby

  • Stuart Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Elkins City Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Davis and Elkins College - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 66 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Stuart Recreation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center and Elkins City Park. American Mountain Theater and Augusta Heritage Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin
Very cozy cabin at an ideal location. We had privacy yet close to amenities. Loved the hot tub. We will definitely stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Place
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
I like so much this place, it was our second time stay in this cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., West Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G., Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a Great Time - Loved It!
Property was very clean. A couple of comments, not problems. 1) It would help to have the wifi logon and password posted or given to the renter. 2) A channel listing for the TV would help. Also, shielded cables for the cable, tv, and router would help. There was interference with the tv signal when we talked on our cell phones, the bathroom heater kicked on,and when we made coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary get away
Nice quiet cabin. River is closer than the pictures make it seem. Nice big porch. Dog friendly with a nice dog bed. Appliances are clean and look newer. Linens were nice. I would recommend bringing your own towels and a couple throw blankets. Towels were the only thing not provided and the leather couch could be a little chilly. Town was nice and has everything needed. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Donis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
The property was great! The only thing that we didn't like was the strong iron smell and taste in the water and that the Wi-Fi password didn't work. I could not get a hold of anyone in the office when I tried to call about the password.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George W., Kingwood/Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
West Virginia
Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
We enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing time at the cabin. The addition of rocking chairs and built in benches were a plus. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We loved this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jim b., Linden Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
As advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cabin
This cabin was a great fit for us., it was very clean. The Wi-Fi was not any good but we didn’t go to the mountains to sit on a computer the whole time. The TV was very good. Take your own water because the water does smell and doesn’t taste very good. But to me these were little things not a deal breaker. The water was a little low when we stayed, so our fishing didn’t go so great. However in our key envelope were direction for other things to do. Which was fantastic. The people were really nice that came to check on the hot tub. The best part about it was we did not have to find someone to watch our dog, she got to go have fun too. Thanks great stay and we intent to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 but not 5 stars
We had a great time and plan on going back again all though we will check to make sure the hot tub is in working order. We had a problem with ours while we were there and having the hot tub was a big reason why we had choosen the vacation spot that we did. The maintenance man that they had tried his best to fix the problems that we had but they did not have the parts on hand to do so. Like I said we loved the place and are still planning on going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and nice
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Maryna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
I would consider to put 5 stars if not accidents that happened with us
We love a property, beautiful nature, not bad service, however 2 local dog ran around our house all day unattended and my lovely dog was attacked twice 😢 Dog's owners knew that and not even apologized....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
riverfront cabin
Nice cabin in a quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethann M., Buffalo NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property....
Very private and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
Very peaceful secluded property. The pictures definitely do this property justice, gorgeous river access and solitude. Float or Kayak the river, fish, hang out in the hot tub on the large deck or just sit and look at the river and listen to the birds. Also close enough to town. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place on the water!!
It was the much needed relaxing and quiet vacation we needed. Property manager, Roxy, and her team were extremely professional and shared lots of great information about the area. Our dog ****LOVED**** it. If you are looking for takeout, we highly recommend the white pizza and eggplant rollatini from Mama Mia’s in downtown Elkins. They are authentic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with private access to the river
The place was very nice and quiet. Private access to the river and not far from the Otter creek wilderness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanelda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Absolutely loved the weekend getaway! The cabin and area was perfect! ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We loved the location, private but close to accommodations. We wish we stayed longer but, we will definitely be coming back with our family this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time away but not as private as I thought
The cabin was lovely; it was clean, had a beautiful riverfront, and a large yard for our dogs to play in. For the most part, we really did enjoy our stay. What we didn't appreciate was being startled by the unexpected surprise visit from the property manager that chose to test the hot tub while we were there even though we had placed the provided Do Not Disturb signs on all our doors. Thankfully, my husband and I were decent and dressed! The other thing I was surprised to find out is that the riverbank directly across from the cabin is a popular fishing spot. We saw three or four small groups come by at various times throughout the weekend. They were quiet groups and weren't bothersome but it did prevent me from enjoying our hot tub during the day because I didn't feel comfortable being so exposed to strangers that close. Again, we really did enjoy our stay. I just wasn't expecting so many interruptions and the lack of privacy we were signing up for. Oh! And one last thing you should know before booking your stay at this cabin, you should have a vehicle with high clearance to get to the property. The roads are paved and don't pose an issue actually getting there but the railroad crossing you have to go over right before the property scraped the bottom of my Subaru Impreza a few times before I could figure out how to maneuver around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022