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Incredible location + spectacular scenery = perfect vacation location!

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Canaan Valley, WV
  • Timberline Four Season Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Blackwater Falls State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Petersburg, WV (PGC-Grant County)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Incredible location + spectacular scenery = perfect vacation location!

The standard or criterion used to determine the quality of a thing is a touchstone. Touchstone on the Lake may well be the criterion for comfort and convenience in Canaan Valley rental homes. Year-round visitors will love the private 5 acre lot, never-ending views and super easy access to all things Canaan Valley. Enjoy one story living inside and out with extensive decking and a beautiful yard. It is a short easy walk to Spruce Island Lake as well as a short easy drive to the ski trails at Timberline, Canaan and White Grass. Pack it all, tennis shoes, ski boots, fishing poles, kayaks, kites, skis and more. The spacious garage offers extra space for all the essentials. Well behaved dogs are welcome to join in the fun with an additional pet fee. **Touchstone on the Lake now offers a new walk in shower!!

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Property manager

Best of Canaan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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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

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 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. Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Canaan Valley, WV

What's nearby

  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 24 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Mia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Canaan Valley BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applewood Inn And Breakfast Nook - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Pub & Fireside Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big John's Family Fixin's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Incredible location + spectacular scenery = perfect vacation location! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Incredible location + spectacular scenery = perfect vacation location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible location + spectacular scenery = perfect vacation location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible location + spectacular scenery = perfect vacation location! located?

Located in Timberline, this holiday home is steps from Timberline Four Season Resort and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Run Lake. Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Canaan Valley Resort State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

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

TV Problems

Need to improve dish tv channels to include sports. No football games were we able to watch during our stay. Need to increase dish network pkg to a higher level Also staple goods were at a bare minimum. The property management was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna B D.

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

Nice but not walkable to ski lift

Positives: very nice house in a convenient location for skiing Timberline. Driveway plowed, walk ways shoveled. The house is accurately described in the listing.Negatives: master bath was not clean. Walls have visible soil that needs wiped off and there were multiple curly hairs! You have to physically pick up keys to check in. It is a short drive but not walkable to ski lift. Overall the positives outweigh the negatives and I would likely stay again for the reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

Perfect Thanksgiving on the lake.

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: Great location and a very nice house!
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

Perfect Thanksgiving on the lake.

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: Great location and a very nice house!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sarasota, FL

a mountain retreat

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 wonderful relaxing holiday at this retreat..we liked easy access to the lake and trails. The house is well appointed particularly the kitchen.
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8/10 Good

Ellen B.

Quiet and Lovely

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: Beautiful quiet property situated in the middle of many attractions. Cozy fireplace and hot tub a plus. House was clean and spacious enough with comfortable furniture and the appointments are beautiful. Plenty of books and games. A nice short walk to the Lake and many views to take in. Small drawback was that there was no hairdryer, shampoos or spices for the kitchen. I would recommend this property for location, cleanliness and the beautiful scenery. We enjoyed our vacation very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Deb W.

Touchstone

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: Great location. Well stocked. Major internet problem. Very confusing tv/remote situation
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

A peaceful 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: Touchstone on the lake is a great property for small families, especially with dogs. Plenty of trails and paths to explore nearby. New carpet was nice and I hope it is able to be maintained. There is a gas grill but we didn’t use it. Hot tub was perfect after a long day of hiking. I love that it is behind the gate, so less traffic, but close to entrance. Sets off road quite a bit so you do not hear much noise from other cars. Really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

This place is 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 love everything about this rental - the lovely house w/ well stocked kitchen and great layout, the big windows and lots of light, the wildlife, the hot tub, and the many hikes accessible both on foot and within a short drive. Absolutely the best.
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey K.

Great location, nice house

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: Great location, nice house
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Great vacation

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: Loved the. Cabin, met all our needs
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10/10 Excellent

Chrissie M.

Truly the "Best of Canaan"

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 Touchstone, which we love, and probably our 60th stay in Canaan Valley over the past 25 years. It's a cozy, comfortable well-appointed home located just beyond the gate and near Spruce Island Lake. The property description is accurate, the kitchen is well stocked and the hot tub is wonderful. We spent our time hunting, hiking in Dolly Sods & visiting Davis & Thomas for shopping and eating. We always enjoy Purple Fiddle & Siriannis for dinner, Hellbenders is great also.The Best of Canaan owners & staff never fail to go above and beyond to ensure your stay is wonderful. We visit Canaan Valley often, have made the mistake of using other rental companies a few times and now we know not to trust any other company with our hard-earned vacation money. Thank you, Best of Canaan. We hope to see you again real soon.

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Old Timberline Property

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jon F., Arlington, VA

Amazing peaceful place

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: This is our third time here and it was as lovely as always. We really like the scenery, the great open layout, the well stocked kitchen, and the hot tub! Also good for people with limited mobility
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chrissie M.

Excellent all around!

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 been renting homes in Canaan Valley for over 20 years and have always had top notch service through the folks at Best of Canaan and their rental homes. Touchstone is a house that fit the bill for our family of three. Well appointed, perfectly located and very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie Smith S.

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

We loved the location and the wildlife watching.

Would rent again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

Touchstone is a gem!

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 is a gem of a rental. We went during the Spring and spent a few wonderful days exploring the NWR, the Dolly Sods and some of the nearby towns. The house was perfect for our small family and dog. Having access to the parking lot at the top of the ridge made Dolly Sods access a breeze. The kitchen was great and fully stocked with everything needed. In the Spring you can sit in the hot tub and see the nearby pond. Garage access is a huge plus. While we lucked out on weather, the ability to load or unload your vehicle staying dry in the rain is tremendous. As is, we had a cold morning the day we left and could load our car without wearing jackets. Would highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Summer C.

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

Lovely spot

We loved our stay! The house was the perfect amount of space for us. We loved how quiet and peaceful the property is. So close to a lot of fun things to do in the area. A tiny issue was that the TV in the family room would often freeze up. We had to unplug it and restart it many times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Lovely home for skiing!

Adorable home was perfect for our family of 6. So close to the slopes, easy to come home for lunch. Clean, fully stocked kitchen, comfy beds and a towel warmer in the master bath!! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., HURRICANE

Nice Thanksgiving

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: It was a nice relaxing long weekend

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Loved the property

We loved the seclusion of the property and the easy access to the lake. The communication with the home owner was excellent, we really appreciated that. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Beautiful Property

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The weather was perfect, foliage was spectacular, and the home location was a great fit for the four of us. We made daily trips to the nearby sites. Finding a place to eat was a challenge because many places were only opened on the weekends (we were there Monday through Friday).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Keri S.

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

Amazing location, beautiful property, house linens need a refresh

The house and the property are perfect for a family wanting to escape and enjoy the best of WV. The neighborhood and scenery are beautiful. Check in and check out were easy. House linens and carpeting need a refresh. They are just old and worn with stains and holes. Easy fix to make this a 5 star property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Wonderful and Relaxing experience

This house was so comfortable for our family. Very close to ski area, hiking, and many other attractions. We were able to eat in for all of our meals due to the well appointed kitchen. The hot tub was so nice after a day on the slopes. The property is so tranquil and beautiful. We will definitely book this home again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good

Burton A.

Cool location nice house but needs a little tlc

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cool location with beautiful ponds and seclusion. Easy access to skiing Timberline and Canaan. The house is nice but very dated. Little things like every lamp shade was busted(not expensive but looks ******). And unfortunately the place was overall dirty. Cobwebs in every corner and we wiped down everything even the leather couch had something red splattered on it. Dishwasher was broken from counter mounts so i repaired one so it would stay in the counter but dishwasher didn't clean any of the dishes. I feel like I'm that guy now ripping this cool house but it needs to be known before you drop a couple grand to spend a week here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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