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Cabin Sweet Cabin 2.0

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lost River, WV
  • Lost River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lost River State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bryce Ski Resort
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Petersburg, WV (PGC-Grant County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cabin Sweet Cabin 2.0

The renovation of our cabin was completed in December 2021 and is now available for rentals. Cabin Sweet Cabin was our country second home for many years but with this renovation the residence has been converted from a small cabin to a substantial house. The moment you enter our cabin retreat, you'll be struck by the scent of fresh pine. The cabin is inlaid from floor to ceiling with fresh pine wood and the sweet, woodsy, smell will be with you throughout your stay. It is an authentic country cabin which has been modernized. The house now has a full HVAC system which means there is central AC and heat, an updated improvement from more primitive times. You’ll enjoy a beautiful house which still feels like a country cabin. Our great room has a new large rustic working fireplace (plenty of firewood available), full service kitchen, dining room, an additional living room with a wall of picture windows overlooking the mountain and queen pull out couch. Both bedrooms have been enlarged. The new construction includes a master bedroom suite, with a King bed and a remarkable master bathroom. Second bedroom has a Queen bed. There’s also a brand new screened in porch. . Perfect for a romantic getaway or kids will love our back yard where they can knock around a soccer ball. This is a back to nature locale for a couple or a family with children.

The Wild and Wonderful mountains of West Virginia are the perfect vacation getaway. Only two hours drive from Washington D.C., (3 hours Baltimore, 3 1/2 hours Richmond, 5 hours Philadelphia) this private cabin is secluded in the woods and offers you the pristine beauty of the Shenandoah Mountains. Near the George Washington National Forest and Lost River State Park, there are a wide range of recreational activities: swimming, horseback riding, hiking, antiquing, fishing, canoeing, archery, as well as fine dining or simple, country eating. During the winter months, skiing is convenient. Lots to choose from or just relax and enjoy a sweet cabin in the woods.

Adventures Abound: From Washingtonian Magazine May 2006 - : 'The Lost River Valley of West Virginia has been found.' 'Tucked between two mountain ridges, the valley, a couple of hours from Washington, is drawing more weekenders. The lure is rugged woodland scenery, tumbling mountain streams, and outdoor fun . You'll have your choice of the Lost River State Park, where the Hidden Trails Stables is located for horseback riding, archery, outdoor pool, tennis and a restaurant. Also nearby is the Trout Pond Recreation Area at the George Washington National Forest, with fishing, a gentle lake with a beach for swimming, lovely light walking or more serious hiking.

Local Restaurants and Shops: While we are a getaway, there are still local businesses to visit during your time in Lost River. Lost River has been a hidden gem where the LGBT community has been thriving for decades. The Guest House at Lost River has fine dining with a 40 seat restaurant and bar operating on weekends throughout the year. Lost River General Store offers crafts, lunch and ice cream for tourists on the shopping prowl. The Farmer's Market which is open on Saturdays with a coffee house/ food. We have a yoga studio open on the weekends. Lost River Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the year, as well as an evening bar with Karaoke on weekends. Twenty minutes away is the booming town of Wardensville, with Trading Post for gifts / art, fresh bakery & local produce from the Wardensville Garden Market and a new book store and art gallery.

Property manager

Gordon Cohen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Owner allows up to two dogs. Each pet is $100.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters allowed to smoke on screen porch

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lost River

Located in Lost River, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. McCoy Grand Theatre and Museum and Edinburg Mill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Shenandoah County Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Your Place Fun and Fitness, or consider a night out at Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lost River, WV

What's nearby

  • Lost River - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lost River State Park - 24 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Bryce Ski Resort - 56 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Shenandoah Caverns - 65 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Luray Caverns - 84 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost River Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trout Pond Recreation - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lost River General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S & J Poultry - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lost River Artisans Cooperative - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Sweet Cabin 2.0 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cabin Sweet Cabin 2.0?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Sweet Cabin 2.0?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Sweet Cabin 2.0 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from George Washington National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lost River Artisans Cooperative. Lost River and Mathias Community Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melanie n.

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

Truly a Relaxing Place

We picked this home because of the wood fireplace. We wanted to be able to enjoy our vacation in front of a real fireplace with real wood. This place did not disappoint. It was cozy, very clean, and had everything we needed. As much as we enjoyed ourselves, I'm sure this is a great place for summer vacation as well. The owner was very accommodating and responsive and has wonderful attention-to-detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

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

Family weekend in the woods

Clean and cozy cabin in a beautiful setting. The one criticism we had was a lack of games/puzzles to entertain us in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodora I.

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

A wonderful 2-night stay

My husband and I needed the break from work and out busy life and we got it. The cabin was spotless, beautifully renovated and surrounded by beautiful fall colors. We had a wonderful time and wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B.

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

Fall getaway

We loved our stay at this peaceful and quiet location. The kitchen was well-stocked, which made it easy to prepare meals, though we also enjoyed a fantastic dinner from the Guesthouse, just a short drive away. Our pups had the best time exploring the spacious yard and soaking up the sun in the bright sunroom while we relaxed. The home’s proximity to Lost River State Park was a big plus—we went on a beautiful fall hike there. If you're up for more adventure, Blackwater Falls State Park is only about an hour away and offers even more stunning scenery. This was the perfect escape from DC!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier R.

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

Lovely weekend

Was very clean, quiet area, lots of animals and wildlife, no disturbances. Not practical walking distance to anything (house was pretty isolated which was nice for more privacy) but beautiful drive to get places and once you got a bit into town things were pretty close. Recommend going on Cranny Crow overlook hike and going to one of the many local stores for local products, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M D.

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

Relaxing

Country views, mountains, deer, cabin. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harris P.

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

Cute cabin

Gordon’s cabin is the perfect size for our family of four and dog. Thrilled to find some board games, kids had a great time in the yard, love the bathtub in the owner’s suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Beautiful cabin in a quiet location. Short drives to Lost River State Park and Trout Pond Recreational Area. Just what we wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee m.

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

What an amazing find!

Our stay here was perfect from start to finish. The host is gracious, the cabin was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed to cook up some amazing meals. The area is beautiful and incredibly peaceful. We not only enjoyed the screened in porch, fire pit (there was plenty of wood), the breakfast area that is so bright in the morning- perfect for afternoon reading and napping, but the comfortable master bedroom as well. The mattress was so comfortable and the shower was a knock out. My husband and I are already planning on requesting another stay here. And a plus— there is a great bar and restaurant right down the road that we had an amazing dinner at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

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

Secluded Spacious Cabin in the Woods

A really wonderful place to stay. The large screened in porch with a ceiling fan made a truly comfortable relaxing place even on HOT July days. The big cozy windowed porch looking out toward the mountains was also an area to enjoy a relaxing time, should the weather be too cold or hot. Especially delighted by the huge master bathroom with an immense soaking tub and large modern shower. A perfect place if you really want to get away from it all. Really, besides the Lost River General Store, there is nothing but land for miles and miles. Definitely planning on returning in the fall. It must be spectacular when the trees are turning colors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Comfy, secluded, perfect location

My second stay at this well maintained property nestled in a quiet spot surrounded by woods, but at the same time just a short drive from Lost River’s restaurants and hiking. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Peaceful Weekend

Great stay in a wonderful cabin located in a nice quiet neighborhood. No issues with the cabin, it was perfect for the two of us and the old Golden Retriever. Newly renovated section of the cabin where the primary suite is located is nicely updated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thelma G.

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

Nice clean updated cabin

Great cabin for a family trip. Very clean and cabin has many updates. Nice backyard for kids to play and have a fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

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

Great getaway

Just as advertised. The renovations are very nice, host and checkin process were all easy. The house is super close to the Guest House at Lost River which was amazingly convenient. Beautiful part of the country. Expect the remoteness that comes with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

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

Great getaway.

The cabin is everything you would want in a Escape from a stressful world. Had all the amenities you can ask for! Also our 2 labs loved the gated deck and screened in porch! My wife loved the Master bedroom and bath. I loved the wood burning fireplace with flat screen above it for watching sports! Wifi is awesome. Also want to say the owner was very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A wonderful cabin sweet cabin

This cabin is one of the best supplied cabins or rental I have ever stayed - wine glasses, champagne flutes, bottle stoppers, plenty of knives, towels, toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, trash bags, fire wood, and an array of pans. Loved the large windows to the back yard and fire pit area. Wish they had dressers in the bedrooms as the night stands barely held winter socks - although with only two the second bed was the “dresser.” Also be nice to have at least a broom and pan to help keep the place tidy given our two pups and the mouse warning - there was evidence of him. It would be ideal if the cleaning crew took care of this but the owner is vigilant about it and we saw no actual mouse during a visit - although I did find one in my home when I returned to the “city” so I can appreciate the struggle. Of note the listing shows 2 king and 2 queen beds but each bedroom only has one bed - it may be attempting to say each bedroom accommodates 2 people -I asked for clarity and the owner promptly clarified. Finally this place has the best internet and TV service ever to get started on our Christmas shows in the evening. The cabin is close to Lost River State Park with fantastic pet-friendly hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Afton B.

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

Wonderful Retreat

The cabin was a wonderful experience. It is close to great hiking trails and about 90 minutes from the via ferrata at NRocks that we did which was amazing. The trading post nearby had wonderful treats and gifts. The cabin was very cozy and the screened porch and sunroom were excellent to enjoy the surrounding views. We definitely plan on returning to the area and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micaiah B.

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

As Advertised

Gordon is an excellent host. Everything was cleen and in order. The house has plenty of adminities so you can enjoy a quite weekend and there us plenty of hikes near by. I highly recommend the nearby lost river state park. There was a small problem about a mouse in the house and he was very good about informint us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Very comfortable getaway

Felt wonderfully secluded in the woods, yet still a really comfortable space. Bed and bath were recently remodeled, and we loved the bright sunroom. Perfect experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

chad z.

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

lost river weekend

great stay, lots of room. outdoor screened in porch and sunroom were great! new bathroom off master bedroom is lovely and modern. Thanks for a good weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sue D.

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

Review

The newly renovated areas are great, master bedroom and bath. The inside porch area was also wonderful. We didn’t spend much time in the living room. The kitchen area was just older and we experienced a few bugs and a mouse got into our dog food. That was not terrible but a bit concerning about other area of the kitchen and where the critters may have been. The grill seemed fairly new and worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Fantastic getaway

This was a wonderful escape from the daily grind of city living into the quiet solitude of Lost River WV. The property is lovely, clean, well stocked and blissfully remote. Everything was smooth from start to finish and we will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

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

An amazing escape

This property was an amazing escape from the bustling DC world and was exactly what I needed. The renovations done by Gordon give this a nice modern touch while keeping the heart of the cabin rustic and comfortable. Would recommend 10x over.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

Great weekend trip

This cabin was perfect for a quick weekend trip filled with hiking, snow sports, and s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B., Washington, DC

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

A Wonderful DC Escape

This was an absolutely perfect long weekend getaway for our family of five. The drive from DC was totally manageable, and yet we felt really and truly away and able to disconnect. The cabin is lovely, immaculate, and well appointed. It’s the middle of winter now, so we enjoyed a few hikes - especially at Lost River State Park, and we got a big snow so we had a blast sledding on the hill in the back of the house (we brought a sled based on the forecast). Late afternoons and evening reading and playing games and putting together lego sets before the fireplace were great- our kids were totally entertained without turning on the TV or a screened device!! We definitely want to come back in the warmer weather to enjoy some longer hikes and time in the swimming spots nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gordon Cohen

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I've owned this cabin since the 90's, raised my son here as a vacation home and our family used it exclusively until 2008. At that time, when we were no longer able to come to the cabin regularly we began renting it.. We've had wonderful guests and great responses to our cabin over the years. It's been a joy to share it with others. We started a major renovation of the property in January 2021 and the work has been completed. We are reopening the property for rentals beginning December 2021. Professional pictures will arrive in the Spring once the greenery returns.

What makes this property unique

While this cabin is in the mountains, we have a large yard which is perfect for kids running and playing or for your dog to enjoy the free space. There's a great view and a lot of useable land. We also have a new fire pit.

Languages:

English