Cabin in Elk Garden, WV

Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch

Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch

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Overview of Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch

2.9 out of 5
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Elk Garden, WV
  • Popular LocationDeep Creek Lake38 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackwater Falls State Park39 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeep Creek Lake State Park49 min drive
  • AirportOakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

First floor bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upper floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch

The Retreat Cottage is a funky old country house; it is not a lace-doily kind of place. Everything works, and everything is clean, but stylistically it is country hodgepodge. It is the kind of place you can be comfortable bringing your friends, kids, or dogs without walking on tiptoes so as not to disturb anything. If that fits your style, I think you would enjoy it, as well as the beautiful setting next to a whitewater stream. For people who delight in nature, it can be a deeply satisfying place to be.

It has a full kitchen, full bathroom, washer and dryer. There is a bedroom on the first floor with two sets of twin bunk beds, and a pull-out queen bed in the living room. On the second floor, there is a queen bed, a twin daybed, and a twin trundle bed. There is WiFi and satellite TV in the cottage, as well as a landline phone with free long distance (in case your cell phone does not have reception).

The cottage is fully furnished with beds, chairs, couch, tables, and other necessary furniture. We also provide pillows, blankets, sheets, towels, coffee maker, pots, pans, plates and silverware.

Outside, there is a picnic table, a hammock, a charcoal grill, and a fire ring.

We are located near the town of Mount Storm, WV. VRBO often gives inaccurate distances to other points of interest in the area. Please use a mapping program to get accurate times and distances. In particular we are 45 minutes to an hour from Deep Creek Lake.
We sell charcoal, charcoal lighter, fire starter, and firewood, if you need any of these, all at very competitive prices. (Please do not bring your own firewood. This can spread many tree diseases that can harm our beautiful forests!)

Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash when outside the cottage. Most other pets are not allowed; please call if you have specific questions.

The cottage is near the entrance to a campground and retreat center in the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia. A wild and wonderful white water stream permeates the bouldered and hemlock forested property.

Abrams Creek is near many extraordinary recreational sites, but is also its own destination. Many people love exploring the varied ecosystems that are here.

In some places, the stream is a constant source of energy and playfulness; in other places, it is peaceful and calming, inviting you to soak in its beauty. The forest offers a vast array of plants, and signs of wildlife are everywhere.

In keeping with the campground setting, the retreat cottage is clean and simple, but not highly decorated. It has comfortable beds, full kitchen, washer/dryer, satellite TV, WiFi, and phone with free long distance.

Mount Storm (3 miles) has a general store, gas station, library, motel, sports and recreation store, and public park.

Other Things to Note:

You may check in anytime after 3PM until 10PM, or later by arrangement. Our usual check out time is noon. If you need more flexible check in or check out times, please contact us!

There is a full range of amenities, but no air conditioning--because in the mountains, you won't need it! The high temperature during the hottest months is usually below 80, and rarely gets above 85, at which time the house will be 10 degrees cooler. No recycled, "conditioned" air needed--you get to breath pure mountain air all the time!

Property manager

Michael Rios

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Contact us for larger groups & events. We can host up to 200 people, and we have a commercial kitchen.
Please do not bring firewood. This would endanger the health of our forest. We sell local firewood at very reasonable prices.
Dogs must be on leash when out of the cottage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Elk Garden

Located in Elk Garden, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Potomac Highland Winery and Wisp Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wolf Den Run State Park and Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Funland, or check out an event or a game at Adventure Sports Center International. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Deep Creek Lake - 38 min drive
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 39 min drive
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 48 min drive
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 49 min drive
  • Wisp Resort - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sit - A - Spell Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Enjoy the Sounds of Nature and View of the Stream Right From Your Porch located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Wolf Den Run State Park, Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and Potomac State College of West Virginia University. Deep Creek Lake and Cathedral State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

2.9
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2.6/5

Cleanliness

3.0/5

Amenities

3.5/5

Property conditions & facilities

2.9/5

Check-in

2.8/5

Communication

2.9/5

Location

2.3/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

1/5 Terrible

Patricia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t do it
Grass was very high some places up to our knee. Mold on house and inside smell. Toilet didn’t work. Bathtub was filthy. We didn’t even stay the night we left. TV didn’t work. No check in communication with owner when we checked in the campground didn’t even know we was coming . Walls were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

1/5 Terrible

Roger F.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Dump
Was listed as 18.9 miles from our destination, was more like 30. House was a run down mess. INCREDIBLY OVERPRICED!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jon b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving trip
It was awesome friendly people.roads may be ruff to drive at times but overall I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

5/5 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Was great to get away and unplug. Didn’t miss that my cell phone didn’t have service. Brought back memories of camping as a kid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

3/5 Okay

Michelle K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
A little misleading
For a dog friendly property, this was ideal. We had plenty of room in the yard to tether our furry friend. There wasn't much on the inside of the home for him to potentially destroy. The pictures were not what we walked into. With the property being pet friendly, I can certainly understand not updating or repairing floors & walls, but the property could have been cleaner. According to the site, deep Creek lake is 10.8 miles from the home-it is actually 45 minutes. The inside pictures listed are not recent. If you are looking for a low traffic, pet friendly, warm house to just sleep & shower--this is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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