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Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat!

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Canaan Valley, WV
  • Place, Timberline Four Season Resort
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Canaan Valley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canaan Valley Resort State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat!

This spacious mountain home provides plenty of peace and quiet both inside and out. Located on a large mountainside lot and surrounded by trees it is the perfect location for wildlife watching and family gatherings. Enjoy the outside hot tub and barbeque on the back deck or just spend some time relaxing with a book and a beverage on the picturesque front porch. Families will enjoy gathering by the fire for a game of cards or favorite movie. A fully equipped kitchen with sitting space for spectators will make the resident chef smile and mealtimes a family affair. The upstairs loft provides a perfect place for separating the gang for quiet time. It is a short drive to Blackwater Falls, Canaan Resort and the “chic” towns of Davis and Thomas. Winter visits will DEFINITELY require 4-wheel drive vehicles.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3961029
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Davis

Located in Timberline, a neighbourhood in Davis, this holiday home is in the mountains. Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios and The White Room Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley Ski Resort.
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Canaan Valley, WV

What's nearby

  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Canaan Valley - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slippery Slope Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quenchers Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Canaan Valley Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mama Mia Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hickory Dining Room - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat! located?

Located in Timberline, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Timberline Four Season Resort and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sand Run Lake. Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Canaan Valley Ski Resort are also within 6 miles (10 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. 96 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin o.

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

Excellent location for sking

Spacious very comfortable. Everyone enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurk T.

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

Mountain Mama

Great family getaway. Spotless, well-appointed, and with a huge fireplace. Hot tub/grilling deck is a wonderful addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Otter's Den

Great cabin with plenty of space for a relaxing family weekend. Loved everything about it. Would definitely like to stay here again,! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

David Y. Y.

Very Nice Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Was a very nice place. Nicely decorated and comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2022
Thank you for your review of Otters Den!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 all had a wonderful time and definitely will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Thank you for your review on Otters Den. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time and hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Wonderful house in the perfect location

Loved staying at Otter's Den so much! The house was perfect for our needs - there was space for everyone and the kitchen had everything we could possibly have needed. A mile-ish walk or drive gets you to the Dolly Sods and it's only a 15 minute drive to Davis. The firepit was perfect - secluded and with a good amount of seating, and we all agreed that the hot tub was the cleanest we'd ever experienced!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you so much for visiting our home away from home, glad you enjoyed it. We continue to slowly make improvements to the house since we bought it 5 months ago - I can assure you and other guests that we read all of our guests reviews and take action. Someone recently recommended a new outdoor grill, that’s next! Come back for another season, each one is sooo different and special in its own way. Best Regards.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Girlfriend weekend

This property was very clean. Beds were comfortable. We didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub or firepit. Loved sitting on the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

TERESA I.

West Virginia Family Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful few days of family fun. Time spent outside on deck. Rental had everything needed for our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2024
We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time with your family at Otter's Den. Your review is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Lovely 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: Had a great time hanging out with friends and exploring all the Canaan Valley / Blackwater Falls / Dolly Sods area! Otters Den was great... nice kitchen, great deck to hang out in, plenty of space for 4 adults + 4 teen & pre-teen kids to all enjoy themselves! The hot tub was fantastic, we used it every day! It was great to be able to drive just up to the top of the mountain for amazing views of the valley and hit some of the trails in Dolly Sods.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
We are happy to hear you had a great time at Otter's Den. Your review if greatly appreciated! We hope to see you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kat P.

Otters Den getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time at Otters Den, everything needed was there plus some, Hot tub was clean and clear and did not have a heavy chlorine smell. Very pleased with the over all experience. Only negative we can say is there was a lot of spider webs on the walls, windows and beams.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at Otters Den. We hope to have you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

End of summer family vacation... “2023”

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 great time ... especially enjoyed hanging out on the back deck each night! The house was well stocked with everything we needed. We visited Seneca Rocks, Chimney Top, Spruce Knob, Smoke Hole Caverns, Black Water Falls, and drove into Ohiopyle PA for a white water rafting trip.Beautiful area to visit ... SG
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time in our area as well as other areas! We hope to have you back to Canaan Valley soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calie P.

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

July 2023 Family Trip

Our family rented this house for a week. We loved the deck area with the hot tub, and fire pit. That was a great addition. We would love to see some decorative lights on the deck, that would make it sooo much more attractive. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for our trip. The goose feather pillows were a little horrible to sleep on. Overall our family loved this house it was so cozy and had all the right amenities and was the perfect distance from the guard stand. We would book it again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

Always the Best

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 have stayed at Otter's den on several occasions and will likely find our way back there again. It is a nice place and they have done a lot of work repairing the decks. It is spacious and comfortable and we love seeing the deer and wildlife. Best of Canaan is always professional and easy to get hold of if there is a problem. We don't travel to this area with any other management company.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review on Otters Den. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and as always we appreciate your returned business over the years!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anne A.

Fam Reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable for seven adults. Enough room to spread out and chat, play games and enjoy each others company. As we were older skiing was not in the plans - weather cooperated and we were able to enjoy fires at night to take off the chill. Kitchen was fully equipped, and this made meal prep easy. This rental had the most interesting posters and pictures - so tastefully and uniquely done.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Otters Den! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

September trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Otter’s Den was a nice place to stay during our September visit to the valley. We enjoyed the new deck and hot tub. We visit Canaan Valley several times per year, so we visited some of our favorite spots.We experienced a minor water leak in the first floor bathroom. Best of Canaan dealt with it promptly as always.We would consider staying at Otter’s Den again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Otters Den. We look forward to your return!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

Beautiful spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location and home. Very much enjoyed the hot tub at the end of the day. Landis Realty was very good to work with; when we went to grill, the propane was out. Called and someone delivered right away. Word of caution to motorcyclists- (we were traveling on bikes)- the house is down mile long gravel road and has a steep driveway. Not optimal, but doable for experienced riders. Great riding around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Manchester , Maryland

Otters Den Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The stay was very nice. Home is very comfortable including beds. The only bad thing was the driveway. Missed the description of not being handicap accessible. Very hard getting in and out with luggage. Best of Canaan was very accommodating when my TV and internet went out and a very nice young man helped me get that fixed and helped me when I left getting luggage to vehicle. Thank you again
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you for your review. Looking forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince D.

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

First Timers

Don't usually like staying within a gated community setting, as they tend to be too crowded and more hotel atmosphere -like. But barely saw any neighbors and entering and exiting community very easy. Loved the hot tub. It was great occupying the grand kids. No AC. Didn't matter. Day time temps in mid 70's and no humidity. Night-time temps had to have to covers on the bed. Great access to many outdoor activities and easy drive to Davis, Thomas, Parsons and the other 'Valley' towns. Definitely will look to book again, if we come back to the Canaan Valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous rental

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: The house was fantastic. Tucked into the mountain side with decks, firepit, hot tub and more. The home was very clean and well appointed. Large windows in the great room to take in the breathtaking views. One evening a large deer was looking at us maybe he was watching tv. The kitchen was very well stocked and roomy. The huge living room had double large sofa's and a big stone fireplace. There also was a 4 person table and chairs behind the sofa's for games, puzzles and more. Comfy beds and a big front porch with rockers. You couldn't ask for anything more at this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2023
We are thrilled you enjoyed your time at Otters Den. We hope to have you back soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah R.

Fun time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We visited from 23-30 July 2022 and enjoyed our stay at Otters Den. I’ll list the good things about the house first:Comfortable bedsCleanNice hot tub and fire pitNice layout All the windows opened fineLovely front porch Secluded Was stocked with toilet paper and soapNice washer and dryerSome improvement suggestions:Needs new carpet downstairs (would be better if wood floor)Was damp and smelled a bit musty until we aired it outKitchen is serviceable, but old and could use more storage containersNo hairdryers provided The lighting is very dim, could use brighter light bulbs to brighten up the roomsIt would be better to have king beds, even if they take up more of the roomWe all had a great time and I would recommend the house, but would note the drawbacks so people could make their own decisions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you for your review on Otters Den and we appreciate your feedback. Please come back and visit Canaan Valley again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rustic Otters Den

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The surrounding area is beautiful and many rentals are rustic and fit into the scenery. Almost as if you are a part of nature. This area has not changed in 25 years which is a good thing. Be prepared to relax and turn off the modern and fast pace of todays society. Some must see areas, Blackwater Falls (Lindy Point Trl), shopping in Thomas (Tip Top Coffee Shop is awesome), Seneca Rock-go ahead and hike up it is not to strenuous, Dolly Sods has many wonderful trails but is rocky in many areas and can be muddy after some rain. This rental is darker on the inside than the photos appear. The back deck with hot tub is a plus. And overall the place was clean (coffee pot could use more attention on cleaning).
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from NORTH HUNTINGTON, PA

A very nice cabin in the woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay often in Canaan Valley. One of the guys who's 50th we were celebrating had stayed here previously and chose this place. Sadly, when we arrived the hot tub was out of order. Then the power was out for a few hours. Next, we had a bit of a black ant issue in the kitchen. Lastly, when we went to use the gas grill, I'd just say it'd seen better days. I will mention that the guy who here previously had NOT experienced such issues. And I’m aware the hot tub was being replaced.Now for the good news, the Best of Canaan were very helpful and nice to deal with. The place was very clean and well-appointed with a very new kitchen. The furniture (beds / couches / etc) was nice. I think there were just some unfortunate issues but I feel confident they will all be resolved and I would stay there again and feel comfortable recommending this place as it is a very nice place in a wonderful setting.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback on Otter's Den. It is very helpful to know our guest’s experience. Unfortunately, we are very sorry this happened during your stay. We would like you to know the hot tub has been replaced and the other issues you noted have been resolved. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Great Place!

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 was our second time staying at Otters Den and it's definitely one of our favorites. The hot tub is great, and we really appreciate the provided firewood as there's nothing more relaxing than a fire on a chilly day, of which we had several during our stay. The beds are comfortable, and the kitchen has been completely updated since our last stay, which was a nice surprise. Although there are other houses nearby, this place is tucked in and feels very private, another thing that rates high on our list. Overall, I definitely recommend Otters Den!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annette V.

Otters den was wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A pleasant stay in a well equipped house. Need to leave instructions for living room tv. It doesn’t connect to the internet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Perfect for Our Family

We spent the Thanksgiving weekend together and the home was the perfect size with the perfect amenities! We enjoyed hiking at Dolly Sods too. This was our first ever visit to Canaan Valley and we will be coming back again to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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