Cozy Cabin Getaway - Convenient to 4 Ski Areas, Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails
Tucked into the side of a mountain in beautiful Canaan Valley, our little "Ski Hytte" is a true quiet getaway. It is an "unplugged" getaway that focuses on food, family and quality time. The screen distractions are minimal and the cabin games are plentiful.
4WD / AWD vehicles are a must to access the property - especially in the winter months.
On the main floor you will find: A well-outfitted kitchen with a kitchen island that seats 2. The kitchen has everything from an ice-cream maker to a fondue set as well as all the basics. The dining area has a table that seats as many as 8 and also doubles as a ping-pong table! 2 steps down into the living room you'll find a large fireplace with a comfy couch and a foosball table as well as books, puzzles, board and card games. Down the hall of the main floor you will find the master bedroom with queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom with shower. Across the hall is the 2nd bedroom with a full size bed and access to the hall bathroom with a tub and shower. Each of the main floor bedrooms have a door to a semi-private deck. Each one with an uninterrupted view of a gorgeous night sky. On the Basement level you will find: Down a spiral staircase, is the 3rd bedroom which also doubles as a game room. There is a twin bunkbed, a small futon and a few beanbag chairs for lounging. The one and only TV plays a small selection of DVD's and Wii games, so not completely unplugged! There is a small basket of kids toys and figurines as well as a dartboard. The 3rd bathroom has a walk-in shower and the washer and dryer is located here as well.
We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do. It is an excellent "base camp" for all of your outdoor adventures in this beautiful corner of West Virginia.
Property manager
Veronica Stevens
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Additional information and check out requirements at the Cabin
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Davis
Located in Davis, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley Resort State Park, while Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios and The White Room Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Davis, WV
What's nearby
Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Timberline Four Season Resort - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Blackwater Falls - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
Blackwater Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Stumptown Ales - 7 min drive
Mama Mia - 6 min drive
Mountain State Brewing Co. - 11 min drive
TipTop - 12 min drive
Sirianni’s Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Cabin Getaway - Convenient to 4 Ski Areas, Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin Getaway - Convenient to 4 Ski Areas, Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin Getaway - Convenient to 4 Ski Areas, Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Cabin Getaway - Convenient to 4 Ski Areas, Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails located?
This family-friendly Davis holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Canaan Valley Resort State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area and Davis Riverfront Park. Davis Park and Tucker Boulder Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is very nice. It's apparent a lot of upgrades have been made and more to come. Heck, there's even tissues throughout the house which you don't find many places. The only pick I have is that steps leading down to the house were barely cleared of snow/ice and very difficult and dangerous to negotiate with suitcases. I shoveled them myself the next day.
We took our son to Timberline for his birthday. I understand that you can’t help the weather. When we arrived nothing was shoveled. You park above the house and have to walk down a hill to the house. Because it wasn’t shoveled two of us fell. Because it wasn’t shoveled we also didn’t have access to the wood or the grill. I did write Veronica and she had someone come after we were there two days. The road the cabin is on has 4 homes. Every single person got stuck and needed to be towed out. The plow doesn’t come down the road because we were told he’d get stuck. Our tow guy even said they hired a new plow guy and he’s not keeping up. 175 dollars later for a tow we weren’t to happy. There was a boulder they scraped on the road that was taller than my husband’s waist. No car or truck could make it up the hill. So if there snow don’t park on Slippery Slope Drive as we had 4 wheel drive along with everyone else. Home was nice for what we needed. The cabin was well stocked. The only improvements would be fix the rail going downstairs as a screw is sticking out. Provide dishcloths and I’ve never seen a place that doesn’t unload dishwasher for guests.
Family members enjoyed their stay at this little cabin.Necessary supplies were provided, and the kitchen was fairly well appointed.As others have noted, the beds are very firm. Hand soap is provided, but bring your own bath products. The master was supplied with two towels & washcloths.We all felt that a TV upstairs is a needed improvement, since there is not enough seating downstairs for a family.There were no batteries for the Wii, so I would suggest bringing batteries if you plan to use the system.The owners are apparently in process of doing updates, and they have had some useful and attractive work done. The kitchen counters and wood flooring are two examples of this.Cleaning was adequate, but some might find it a little less thorough than they would like.As others have mentioned, the spiral stairs are tight, and may be a little precarious for some, but we were all able to negotiate them.Older adults spent their time upstairs, but, again, we all would have loved to watch a movie together in the upstairs area.The owner was helpful with questions, even when I should have found the answers in the house booklet.
Overall the home was beautiful, in a wonderful area. The property was super nice, with good amenities. The only complaint that my new bride and I shared was the master bed. While it looked nice, the mattress was Very, Very firm. A mattress topper woupd have made the home perfect.
Check in was problematic in that the lock box to front door was across entrance breeze way and didn't see it for awhile at dusk. Tried to contact VRBO and owner with no luck.
Inside looked nice but was a bit cluttered. Didn't go downstairs where the TV is because the stairs looked unstable.
Sheets on the bed were plastically, felt like sleeping on a plastic picnic tablecloth.
porch railing seemed a bit high such that a small dog or small child could slip through, just my opinion
We always bring our own coffee pot and pans so we used very little except for a couple plates and silverware which we hand washed. When we went to check out and put them in the dishwasher to run, discovered the dishwasher was full of dirty encrusted dishes. I guess the cleaning staff doesn't check.
Owner does not provide propane for the grill, if there is some left then you don't have to get a refill.
I mentioned all these issues to the owner but received no response.
Owner does correctly indicate the need for a four wheel drive vehicle. Steep Slope drive is very steep and is comprised of washed out gravel.
We stayed at the cabin for a long weekend over July 4th. The cabin was great and there’s tons to do in the summer - we enjoyed hiking, swimming, exploring Davis and Thomas, and coming back to cook out on the back deck. Hope to come back someday!
The location is BEAUTIFUL.
This place has everything you need and more to be snowed in. Fireplace, board games, grill, plenty of pots, pans etc.
We lucked out and got 8+ inches of snow over the course of the four nights we were there.
I see other reviews about the place being dirty and I don’t agree.
This place was super clean.
My only complaint(and I’m really being picky here) is maybe have a couple extra pillows for the beds.
I give this place 9 outta 10 stars.
Absolutely would come back.
Fireplace, foosball table, extensive (awesome) collection Of CDs, really made for a magical snow covered time for our spring break vacation. Host communicated well. Loved it. Hill/driveway is pretty steep so definitely make sure you have 4x4.
My Honda AWD HR-V did great out there.
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to come back!
Came to ski but the weather was really rainy, which gave us the opportunity to be very cozy in the house with beautiful views. The kids loved all the games. And we explored Davis. Great location between Davis and skiing. We definitely want to come back. Thank you so much!
Alison A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Pamela R.
8 March 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Ski Getaway
Pros: wood burning fireplace, space was perfect for 2 families, kids loved the basement room hangout, well stocked kitchen, close proximity to ski resorts and black water falls
Cons: wasn’t very clean—we found somebody’s underwear in a closet and a dirty sock on the floor, I actually vacuumed and cleaned in the kitchen upon arrival, washer and dryer was was behind a locked door and took multiple messages back and forth with property manager to access it. Sounds like maybe the cleaning person locked the wrong door and put the keys in the wrong place…the property manager always responded but sometimes took a few hours or more and didn’t provide the right information the first few responses, so we didn’t have access to washer and dryer until end of second day. Thankfully this wasn’t a problem though.
All in all, great space for a good price!
Communication with property manager was excellent, and one of the things i always check prior to visiting.
House was as described, and the level of cleaning was as described in some of the other reviews. Not complaining, given the location, but did have to wipe down the kitchen/bathroom counters and fridge prior to use. Plenty of space and the basement area is great for detaching from the kids in the evenings.
We had 8" of snow the first night and it continued most of the next day, but the plowman showed up before 8 so access to/from was not bad, even with the steepness of the hill to the property (YOU NEED 4WD/AWD). Location was great for access to both ski areas and Davis/Thomas.
Overall - we really enjoyed our stay! Such a cute property! Location was so close & convenient to TimberLine Mtn & Canaan Valley Ski Resort. Thankful for the owners who were easily reached & helpful. The garbage disposal went out & they quickly resolved it. It snowed & we were able to add another day. Great to work with!
I will note to really read the description in detail because I thought I read it, but missed that it’s a good way to unplug! We were there for my kids/husband to ski & me to get a break to relax AND during super work weekend hahaha. No one’s fault but my own.
The only thing I wished they had was a washer/dryer. Between kids & wet/messy snow gear I really missed that. Again, so used to it in all our other rentals I didn’t check! Totally my fault!
The only negative I can say is I have to agree that their cleaning service was just ok. Crumbs, dust bunnies and stuff were on the floor. One accent pillow in bedroom smelled like pee. Dishwasher was full of dishes we had to unload. It was NOT horrible by any means. Just, if I had to critic something that would be the only area slightly lacking.
Again, we loved our stay overall & we would likely stay again if we didn’t feel we needed a tv or washer/dryer.
Really enjoy our long weekend family trip!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by Veronica Stevens
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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