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Riverfront Mountain Getaway, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Swimming Hole, Fireplace

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Great fishing, swimming and floating on Shavers Fork Cheat River.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Stuart Recreation Area
  • Place, Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
  • Place, Davis and Elkins College
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Mountain Getaway, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Swimming Hole, Fireplace

Three Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths, Two Dining Areas, Two Living Rooms, Fireplace, Two large Decks with Hot Tub Overlooking The River, Laundry, Gas grill, Fire Pit, and River Beach.

The house is very comfortable and clean. It is stocked with many extras for enjoying the great outdoors. Yard games including, corn hole, footballs, and wiffleball/bats.

The home sleeps 7 people comfortably. Bedroom 1- Queen,
vaulted ceilings, river view. Bedroom 2- Full Bed
Bedroom 2- Full and Twin bed

We have several family members who are allergic to cats and dogs, so no pets allowed, sorry.

No smoking permitted in the home.

All wheel drive is needed in winter weather.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 first aid kit

About the area

Elkins

Located in Elkins, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stuart Recreation Area and Alpena Gap Recreation Site, while Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center and West Virginia Railroad Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elkins, WV

What's nearby

  • Stuart Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Elkins City Park - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Davis and Elkins College - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪C.J. Maggie's American Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sakura - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Mountain Getaway, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Swimming Hole, Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Mountain Getaway, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Swimming Hole, Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Mountain Getaway, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Swimming Hole, Fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Mountain Getaway, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Swimming Hole, Fireplace located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Stuart Recreation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Alpena Gap Recreation Site and Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center. Elkins City Park and West Virginia Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Kitchen was very well apportioned - plenty of plates/bowls/cups, as well as pots/pans. The weather was fantastic - the only time spent inside was when we were sleeping. Backyard deck, hot tub, firepit, and view were terrific. We'll be back...........
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber s.

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

Exactly what we were looking for!

The place and location were great! Well stocked and fun for the kids. Fishing was awesome! Would like to come back in warmer weather too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy h.

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

River retreat!

We had a great time at the house. There was plenty of hiking nearby. The house was very clean and well supplied. The beds were comfortable and the view was great! Our only disappointment was that we didn't realize there was no cell phone coverage. The wifi worked well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

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

Great Location

Riverfront location and large yard were excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Beautiful setting and outdoor area

We all enjoyed the girls getaway weekend. The hot tube, fire pit.., were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl P., Middletown MD

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

Great place for kids!

We loved the river. Peace and quiet! The perfect pace for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelia M.

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

River Star .....overall excellent experience

Beautiful house, great location......overall excellent experience..enjoyed every minute...will definitely consider booking again in the future...would love to live there....the whole experience was perfect. House was completely stocked with everything you would need...only thing you need is clothes and oersonal items
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Beautiful river retreat

Wish we had stayed longer. It is a clean and well organized home in the perfect location! The river was great for both the kids and adults. Only issue was some of the screens had small holes which we didn't realize until some bugs got it. It was an relaxing retreat where we could have fun and feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Sue C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location and scenery are beautiful. The house is in desperate need of cleaning and a handyman.

Will not rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Love, love, love River Star! House was clean with nice layout, check-in was a breeze. Property was beautiful, private and peaceful. On a dead end road with a neighbor on each side but enough distance and foliage to feel like no one else is around. Access to river from back yard. Wish we could’ve stayed longer and can’t wait to go back! Perfect- everything I look for in a vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

The rest we needed

I traveled with my family and parents for an extended weekend before school started. This house was the perfect set up. The house was very spacious and offered everything we needed (my daughter wanted faster wifi). We spent the days fishing, floating in the river, in the hot tub, playing corn hole and long sits by the fire. It was very quiet and although there are a couple houses around, you can't see them or hear them. For dinner one night we ate at Smoke on the Water and it was also amazing. It's a must if you're in the area. We would not hesitate to return and relax again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V., RVA

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

We couldn’t control the weather…

But this house was exactly what we needed as we waited out summer deluges in between hikes. The house is simple but very clean & well organized. You can tell the owners are consistently making improvements as time and finances allow. Plenty of towels, blankets, kitchen tools and a lot of outdoor toys (which the weather stopped us from trying). My children enjoyed the stocked indoor toy closet, my husband enjoyed the hot tub, and I enjoyed reading outside while listening to the river. Everyone was excited that the wifi was strong enough to use the Roku to stream movies. You are only 10 minutes from Elkins with plenty of places to stock-up on supplies plus many restaurants. Hiking (easy to challenging) is only a half hour to a hour away, and I’d bet that the river feels amazing in July and August when the temperature spikes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

So relaxing

Where to start on this absolutely amazing property.. The house itself has very 1970s modern look to it. With stone feature on the bottom half all the way around the house. I personally love this style of house. Front porch with a couple rockers and a porch swing... where if you like trains you can see the Western Maryland come by twice a day. If you want to ride it, it pulls out from just up town in Elkins. Walking into the house there was lots of natural light from multiple skylights and large widows. A very large living area with a super comfy couch and a TV. The kitchen is smack dab in the middle of the house which makes it convenient for meal prep and being able to still hang out with whoever is in the kitchen. A smaller sunken living room with a nice sized fire place and a door going to the back deck. The lay out of this place was absolutely fantastic. All the bedrooms were on one side of the house while all the living and hangout areas were on the other. Once we went out back we were in love. Plenty of seating options from down by the river, on both decks, and the fire pit. A rock paved path that lead to the river. It's a really good spot to put out a kayak, raft, or tubes. If you don't want to float down river plenty of trees are available to tie off on so you can just sit in the river on your tube. Hands down our new favorite spot. We travel a lot and this is by far the most relaxing place we have EVER stayed. We've already begun planning our next trip out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the hot tub, fire pit.., The kitchen lighting could be brighter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner is very quick to respond to any and all questions. Great place for a relaxing vacation. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Clean As listed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kennady S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place needs a EXTREME deep clean on the inside as the floors were dirty and there was a funky smell in one of the bathrooms and overall musty smell in the house. There is no central air (only a whole house fan that is super loud) and the house is pretty outdated. The upkeep on the outside of the house was lacking as well, with cobwebs/leaves all over the rocking chairs/windows/porch swing/seating area on the back deck. The garage was dirty and a mess, used for storage with random things thrown everywhere. The location of the property was great, and we enjoyed the hot tub/river/fire pit area. However, there were only a few pieces of firewood available for our entire week stay. I did reach out to the host one time to ask if we could get the hot tub water changed out and kind of felt as if I was a bother, as she said that “it is unusual that we clean the hot tub during a guests stay”. Someone did come the next morning to clean it which we appreciated, but he was smoking cigarettes on the deck right next to the bedroom window, we were inside and could smell the cigarette smoke coming in. They have stickers right next to the house saying no smoking within 15 feet. We have stayed at many vacation properties and this was the most disappointing one.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patty R.

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

Easy river access

We were all pleased with our stay! Great hot tub, lots of outdoor space with a nice firepit, wonderful river access great for tubing and relaxing. The house had plenty of room for everyone with lots of table space to play games. Took away a star because the patio area and furniture could use a good washing but all 5 of us would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

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

Riverfront Retreat

A modern house with rustic vibe nestled in a quiet wooded area overlooking the river. Enjoy the outdoors with multilevel decks, hot tub, fire pit and inner tubes for the river. Bedrooms are very comfortable-all linens are provided. Beware of the loose gravel hill on the road down to the property. Also you must buy or bring your own cooking oil, spices, condiments, etc because nothing is supplied except for salt/pepper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Conner W.

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

Trout fishing trip

The house was exactly what we were expecting and we had no issues with anything. We were stay for a trout fishing trip unfortunately we didn’t catch very many but the house in in the perfect location for fishing close by and easy access to near by streams. We enjoyed the house and would like to come back in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Fun Winter Weekend with Friends

Our group was looking for a fun winter weekend in WV and found this great property just outside of Elkins! The house had plenty of room for our group of 7 and had a great, private location along the cheat river. We happened to be staying when a winter storm hit, which made the weekend much more interesting! Luckily, the host was very helpful and communicative to ensure we had a great weekend! We’d love to stay here again - though maybe in the summer next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Masoud M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness of Property

The house was not clean. The entire house, along with the bed, had an unpleasant smell, especially the furniture, pillows, rooms, and bed sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela H.

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

Great time

Lovely property, peaceful and relaxing. Enjoyed fishing and the hot tub. Everything we needed on hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

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

Perfeito get away

Had everything we need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane F.

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

Wonderful experience

The house and grounds were beautiful. The firepit proved to be very enjoyable and most all about the house was very accommodating. Just a few problems: very little toilet paper and paper towels were available, until late in our stay we found the stash in the garage; the gas grill was extremely dirty and there was so much grease deposited in the grill that the one time we used the grill actually caught on fire; window in the bedroom with two beds was slightly open when we arrived and we were unable to close it upon departure and finally a set of steak knives would be very beneficial. Overall, the experience was great, the river was beautiful but our fishing experience resulted in no fish even though we fished everyday. Thank you for an unforgettable vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patti Reckart

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Our family fell in love with The Shaver's Fork of The Cheat River. We live close by in Elkins, WV and love to get away to fish, float and relax at the river. I am originally from New York and my husband is a native West Virginian.

Why they chose this property

River Star is a great location. It has one of the best locations to access the river. It is a gradual access (I call it my river beach) into a great swimming hole. The river has riffles above and below our swimming hole. The property also has a beautiful trickling creek that runs through the property. Kids love to play in the creek, as well as in the river. The property boasts three lots, with a lot of room to play yard games or pop up a tent.

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