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Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Exterior
caught on the section of the Shaver's Fork where this property is located
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Elkins, WV
  • Place, Stuart Recreation Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackwater Falls State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront!

What makes this property special!
✔ Historic property constructed in early 1900s
✔ Directly riverside private hot tub
✔ Vaulted ceiling with exposed log walls
✔ Open stone fireplace with gas logs for a perfect fire
✔ Large screened porch
✔ Direct private river access via staircase
✔ Pet friendly (policies apply)
✔ Fully equipped kitchen

Other amenities:
Linens Provided
Cable Television
Wi-fi
Air-conditioning
Forced air furnace
Free off-street parking

Property Management
This property is one of the original vacation properties in the area! Privately owned and operated as a vacation rental for over 40 years by local hospitality professionals. This is not a side gig managed by an offsite or absentee owner! A property manager is available 24 hours a day to assist with emergencies during your stay. Our properties are professionally cleaned and maintained. Hot tubs are monitored and treated daily. Check out our other properties SWINGING VINE (#98661) and BIG POPLAR (#510827) or look us up on FB.

Reasons this property may not fit:
* Children: Because this property is so close to the water, it may not be appropriate for toddlers or young children.
* WINTER TRAVEL: Prepare for snow covered roads. 4WD or AWD is recommended.

What's nearby:
* Downtown Elkins - 6 miles
* Monongahela National Forest - 1 mile
* Durbin Greenbrier Scenic Train Ride - 7 miles
* Dolly Sods Wilderness - 35 miles
* Canaan Valley Ski Area - 28 miles
* Snowshoe Ski Area - 55 miles
* Seneca Rocks Natl Recreation Area - 30 miles

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Pets must be crated if left unattended.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTSIDE only.

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
Property # 986624vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Elkins

Located in Elkins, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beverly Heritage Center and Camp Allegheny are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club and Canaan Valley Ski Resort. West Virginia Railroad Museum and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center are also worth visiting. 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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 39 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 48 min drive - 71.8 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 50 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Patron's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sakura - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Stuart Recreation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center and Alpena Gap Recreation Site. Elkins City Park and West Virginia Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana R.

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

Wonderful getaway!!

This is the perfect place to getaway from the city and have a relaxing time. Great fishing, hiking, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

ron T., Marshall VA

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

Very relaxing

cabin was well described, private and cozy...we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry t.

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

Great place on the water!

Peaceful retreat! Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Would come here again!

Great! Loved it! Hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Total relaxation! The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dave M.

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

Excellent property owners

The property was very neat and tidy. A small issue that the property owner had no control of arises. She was very accommodating and had a solution in a very timely manner. Would recommend the property to there for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie N., HILLSBORO TEXAS

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

Exactly what I needed

The property was as described. Clean and well maintained. I loved that it was right on the river and we had our privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ann H.

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

Rhododendron Cottage

Comfortable with all we needed. Sadly no easy access to the river. Quiet and private apart from the odd fisherman
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

tracy j., Stonewood ,West Virginia, USA

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

Rhododendron cabin

Cabin was very nice and clean, great location,staff very friendly, the only thing we didn’t care for were the mattresses they were very,very firm , some prefer firm lol we prefer softer mattresses we woke up stiff lol. I would recommend and have recommended the cabin to others. Thank you for a nice ,peaceful mini vacation it was very relaxing. Oh and we loved the river I caught a brown trout right from the porch lol
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles K., Alexandria, Va

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

Wondeful

The cabin was literally on top of the Cheats River. Although there was only two of us, the cabin would comfortably sleep 6. The only unpleasant experience was related to the volume of disinfectant used to clean the property. The smell was overwhelming the first night but it cleared out the following morning and the rest of our stay was perfect. I guess clean is good in today's world of Covid. Thoroughly enjoyed are stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rose R.

Quiet and scenic

This legit log cabin was just what we needed for a quiet and scenic weekend to get away from the craziness of life! We unplugged from social media, read, enjoyed the hot tub and the peaceful, up-close view of the Cheat River. The gas fireplace was convenient and perfect! When we noticed the freezer wasn’t working Roxye had Scott bring over a mini-fridge within 20 minutes so we wouldn’t be inconvenienced! Much appreciated. The town of Elkins is great—good people, great places to eat (i.e. Scotty’s for breakfast and The Forks for dinner). We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

PATRICIA S., Midlothian

Quiet getaway

If you need technology, this is not the place for you. Simple, quiet time alone is just what we needed. Grocery is minutes away which is good because there is nothing there. No salt or pepper, no paper towels etc. Come prepared. The house is clean, plenty of towels and comfortable beds. Only challenges were the hot tub jets did not work, and the ceiling fan remote had no batteries. The fan would have helped to circulate the heat. .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda K., Pittsburgh

Perfect Getaway

The pictures that are shown don't do this place justice. The cabin is beautiful. It has an equipped kitchen with cooking utensils, pots and pans. It has an electric stove, microwave and full size refrigerator. When we checked in, we walked in to the air conditioning on and it was very cool. The hot tub was a nice feature as the boys were fishing, us girls lounged in the hot tub. The bedrooms had clean and comfortable linens and they provided more than enough bath towels and toilet paper. The only thing I was disappointed with was that we were not able to have a fire, but when I spoke to Roxye, she explained the reasoning behind it. This cabin provides privacy and it was beautifully open to gaze at the starry night. The fishing was not too good, but it had rained all day the Friday so the river was murky, high and running fast, which no one could prevent. Overall, I would stay here again and recommend this to others. The next time we stay, we will probably have to stay at another one of their properties due to the size in our party.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

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

Great place quite setting, identical property as shown on website

Good, quite place to get away from the reality of every day life . Kick off your shoes and Enjoy! Or sit n hot tub , or pitch a rod in and catch dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Solitude at its best.

I was looking for a stress free escape. This vacation rental delivered exactly that. No stress! The location and accommodations were the best I have experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Fantastic Experience

Stayed at the Rhodie with my wife and dog. Cabin was gorgeous. Right on the river. Quiet getaway. The cabin was incredibly clean, hot tub was clean and well maintained. The area was beutiful. Stuart rec area is a five minute drive. Town of Elkins is 10 minutes…it’s a quaint town with everything you need. Within 40 minutes we hit Seneca Rock and Blackwater Falls. GREAT EXPERIENCE. Hope to get back some day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Last minute weekend getaway

My boyfriend and I were looking for a close to home weekend getaway and came upon this listing for cabins in Elkins, WV. We liked that it was just a couple of hours from home but was still kinda off the grid. We couldn’t be more pleased with the cleanliness of the cabin. It had everything we needed and the screened in porch and hot tub was our haven. Thank you for such a great place to stay and relax. Next time we will be bringing our fishing poles.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Weekend Stay on Shavers Fork

We had a lovely long weekend at the Rhododendron cabin. Plenty of room for the two of us. Every thing was very clean and warm. The hot tub was delightful. We had a little trouble with the WiFi, but Roxye was extremely helpful in getting it up and running. We would definitely go back again, maybe in the summer, when we would enjoy the gorgeous scenery from the delightful screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Loriann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice

Place was beautiful, right in the river. Loved the screen porch. We received a lot of instructions after we booked; would have been better to get those up front. But they weren’t unreasonable asks, so it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

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

Amazing getaway!

This place is just what my daughter (14yrs) and I needed for a relaxing getaway. I'm always hesitant about booking new places, but I'm so glad I booked this one. This is definitely an old bones cabin, which is exactly what we wanted. We didn't want to stay in a newer house that is called a cabin. We loved how cozy and full of old, rustic character the cabin is. We even loved the "uneven" floors. While one bed downstairs was definitely firm, the other bed was much softer and perfect for me. The couches are leather, clean, and comfortable. It was stocked with everything that is listed in the description. We found the manager, Roxye, to be responsive and accessible. A staff member came by daily to check the hot tub, see if we needed anything, and remove the outside trash. Checking in and out was a breeze. The cabin's location is excellent. It is 30 minutes to a hour away from all the things we wanted to do; Blackwater Falls, Seneca Rocks, and Snowshoe Mountain. Bickle Knob is 5 minutes away from the cabin and is a beautiful drive up to the observation tower. Being from Florida, the freezing temperatures (17°F - 35°F) were a wonderful change. We even had a little snow. We would definitely like to come back in the summer to enjoy the river. The only thing I can "complain" about is the bathroom vanity drawers. The inside of them needed to be cleaned better. There was quite a bit of hair in them. This isn't enough to give less than 5 stars in cleanliness. Everything else was perfect. If you are looking for a true cabin getaway, I highly recommend this place! Thanks to Roxye and Staff for making our stay perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Joan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

The worst ever!

I am from WV originally. This has to be the worst representation of the great mountain state I've ever seen, especially for the cost!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Peaceful river

All was calm and peaceful. Staff very helpful and nice. Too bad the fish took the week off and I’m not a river fisherman. Not the lodges problem. Would go again.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Cute little house by river

The house was very clean. Stocked with lots of towels and the gas fire place was very nice. Access to the river was just like the picture showed. The street was quite. House keeping was daily and friendly. Great get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Absolutely loved the cabin..

Loved our stay at the cabin. My daughter was fishing from the deck while my sister and I was in the hot tub. Great weekend get away. We want to come back again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Marcy B.

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

Great getaway with lots of exploring. A bit outdated/could have used a few updates.

Could have used some basic updates but overall satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Roxye Marshall

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The Cheat River Lodge & Riverside Cabins
Joe and Roxye have owned and rented property on the Cheat River since 1984. The Marshalls offer 40 years of experience in hospitality as the pioneers of destinations on the Cheat. The Marshalls have been featured in various travel publications from Southern Living, Canoe Magazine to the Washington Post and named a Washingtonian Top 52 Getaway !!

As a 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.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this peaceful riverside spot along the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, just minutes from Elkins, because it offers the perfect blend of serene nature and convenient small-town charm. The cabin sits in a quiet, rural area at the edge of the vast Monongahela National Forest, where the rushing river provides a constant, soothing soundtrack and world-class trout fishing is literally steps away.

What I enjoy most is waking up with coffee, relaxing on the screened porch listening to the water, and feeling completely unplugged yet close to everything. A quick drive takes you to charming downtown Elkins with its arts scene, scenic train rides, breweries, and festivals—or deeper into the forest for hiking and wildlife spotting. It's true Almost Heaven: secluded, beautiful, and full of adventure without the crowds!

What makes this property unique

This stretch of riverfront offers privacy that is hard to come by as other areas have developed with camping parks and cabins. It’s perfect for fishing enthusiasts as it sits along the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, which is a notorious, heavily stacked stream. The location adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest offers tons of opportunities to get outside! Proximity to the ski-resorts (30 miles to Canaan/Timberline, 50 miles to Snowshoe/Silver Creek) offers the option of downhill skiing too for day trips. Within a short drive is Elkins, known as a quirky, eclectic town where you will find interesting shops and restaurants in addition to the conventional retail outlets and grocery stores.

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