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Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub

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A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a picnic table, surrounded by tall trees and a body of water.
Living area
A wooden interior with a wooden table, bench, ladder, and white stove.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Summersville, WV
  • Place, Summersville Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Summersville Lake Recreation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, New River Gorge Bridge
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub

Reel Simple is located on 20 acres of semi secluded West Virginia wilderness. Distinctive A-frame cabins in the chalet style are perfect for the wooded environment of the Gauley River National Recreation Area and the New River George Region. Each of the cabins include a private deck, sleeping loft, a full bathroom, a master bedroom, a living room with gas heater, full kitchen and dinette area. Also includes gas heat, air-conditioning, gas grill, fire ring, picnic table, and 5 person hot tub.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum Age to rent is 21 / No House Parties
No Smoking Inside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1310122vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Summersville

Located in Summersville, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Fayette Theater and Love Hope Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nicholas Memorial Golf Course and Kirkwood Winery. New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Summersville, WV

What's nearby

  • Summersville Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Summersville Lake Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Summersville Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 24 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Hawks Nest State Park - 29 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maloney's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fran's Restaurant & Coffe House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪G. D. B. (Gad Dam Brewery) - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reel Simple - Pet Friendly with Hot Tub located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Summersville Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Summersville Lake Recreation Area and Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. Summersville Lake State Park and Elizabeth Stephenson Memorial Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karagan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed for a rock climbing and paddle boarding weekend in WV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael was a great host and we will be staying here again. Me n my family had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

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

Great cabin

Great place for a couple nights stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The top step leaving the hot tub area felt weak
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

debbie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy to check in and out, great location. Close to the beach and restaurants. Wifii worked great! Would stay here again. Pet friendly too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and quiet. Close to parks, hiking, scenic views etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Everything was clean and fresh. Hot tub felt amazing after hiking multi days
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffani P.

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

We had a wonderful weekend away with our family! Cabin was just what we were looking for. We will de

Cabin was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

nice place

Nice place to stay. It could use some upkeep. Overall nice quiet place to stay. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway spot! Stayed in Reel Simple and it was such a great cabin; close to the lake, food, and hikes. Will definitely recommend and be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jade P.

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

Nice stay.

The property is what we needed to explore Summerlake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable & roomier than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Nice cabin!

We visited West Virginia for National Bridge Day. Our stay at Reel Simple was a pleasant one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parker S.

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

Super nice!

We stayed here for 3 days and had the best time! The cabin was super clean and cozy. The bed was comfortable. The hot tub was clean and well kept. Nice place to stay for a little getaway near the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Cabin in the woods

We enjoyed our little cabin and its close proximity to all of the local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Pleasant Stay

My husband and I went here for a few days for our anniversary. It was, overall, a pleasant stay. The cabin was clean and cozy! The hot tub was great after days of getting out to experience local, outdoor activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor G.

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

Clean and east getaway

Very cozy and well maintained area Its a beautiful location in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Definitely recommend

Close to the lake and climbing areas, cozy hut with good WiFi, hot tub, fire pit. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Nice Cabin!!

We had a fantastic stay! The cabin was neat and tidy with everything that we needed. Michael was very responsive to our requests and a wonderful host! Perfect location-beautiful, quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Very nice

It was a very nice place to stay. Needed somewhere that pets are allowed and this was a perfect fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Amazing Getaway

Place was clean and exactly as advertised. Check in was easy and had everything needed. Will use this again for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub didn’t get very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Perfect

We had a fantastic time ! The cabin was just what we wanted, enjoyed our time cooking on the fire and having a grill and a stove was fantastic on colder days. The owners dad stopped by to do yard maintenance and was extremely friendly. Having Fayetteville close by was a big plus too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael Painter

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My wife and I purchased these Chalets, to share our love for the Summersville Lake, and its surrounding areas. We want to everyone to experience what we have experienced in the past, while visiting this area. We are striving to offer the best accommodations and hospitality that we possibly can to all our guest.

Why they chose this property

We feel that our chalets are located on a special piece of property, that is adjacent to the largest lake in West Virginia. The Summersville Lake and its surrounding's offer a wide range of activities and experiences for our guest to enjoy

What makes this property unique

Cabin within minutes of Summersville Lake, and a 5 person hot tub.

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