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Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Consider a stay at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a hot tub. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this cabin. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

BOOK NOW to lock in your vacation prices ! 'WaterFRONT' properties will soon experience significant increase in flood insurance rates that will unfortunately have to be passed on to patrons.

When you stay at Cheat River Lodge's SWINGING VINE CABIN, rest assured you will satisfy your affinity for water as the river is just steps from your doorway. The SWINGING VINE CABIN is an authentic log structure with cabin charm inside and out. This premier property is situated on on 5 acres with a great beach for kids. It shares 5.5 riverside acres with our BIG POPLAR cabin (VRBO listing #510827) that are private and heavily wooded. Adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest.
Hot tub. Pet friendly. Nearby dining & shopping

Nothing better exists for those needing access for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. as its at your front door. It's a quick 10 minute drive to the Greenbrier-Durbin scenic train depot in Elkins. Hike & X-County ski the Monongahela National Forest. 23 miles to downhill skiing.

SWINGING VINE's cathedral ceiling, log walls, glass fronted wood stove w/stone hearth combined with the personalized linens and tasteful décor will provide a warm welcome. A gentle access to the river, a large lawn, a step in shower stall, and a main floor just a few steps up from ground level make the Swinging Vine undoubtedly the best choice for pets, children, or elderly persons.

Two bedrooms on the main, each with a queen bed.. The kitchen is fully equipped with all of the essentials, to include dinnerware that matches the décor. Remodeled to provide all of the modern appointments you would expect to find in a charming mountain getaway, it includes electric baseboard heat, air conditioning, cable TV. Additional fans, a charcoal barbecue grill, and picnic table are provided.

As a CHEAT RIVER LODGE property 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.. All of our properties are RIVERFRONT, and are listed with VRBO. If you need additional accommodations nearby you may also like our RHODODENDRON cabin (#98664), and BIG POPLAR (#510827). Coming soon on VRBO is our LODGE (#1507732), TREEHOUSE (#987137), and STONE HOUSE (#987138)

Gorgeous views await at our SWINGING VINE cabin. Let your vacation begin here, where you will be greeted by a warm hot tub and fresh linens on the beds.
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WINTER TRAVEL: prepare your vehicle for encountering snow covered roads.
4 wheel drive is best
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INTERNET: to assure that service will be available, it must be requested at the time you make a reservation because the service must be pre-arranged. There is a usage fee. We cannot guarantee speeds or data that will support gaming, or downloading movies.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE only.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be crated if left alone.. Stay fee is PER DOG

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: nice property for children

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Riverfront ! HOT TUB ! Private. Pet Friendly. Full Staff
Riverfront Private! HOT TUB ! Private. Pet Friendly. Full Staff

About the area

Map
Elkins, WV

What's nearby

  • Stuart Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 39 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 47 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 49 min drive - 72.8 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪C.J. Maggie's American Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sakura - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Stuart Recreation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Alpena Gap Recreation Site and Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center. Elkins City Park and West Virginia Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robin H.

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

Cute Place

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yael N.

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

Nice place with private access to the river

The place was very nice and quiet. Private access to the river and not far from the Otter creek wilderness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Beautiful Getaway

We enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing time at the cabin. The addition of rocking chairs and built in benches were a plus. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jane H.

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

Quiet location

I enjoyed my stay at this cabin. The location is wonderful. There is room for improvement. The interior walls (logs) were extremely dusty. The ceiling fan also caked with dust. Not a good environment for a dust allergy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Anniversary get away

Nice quiet cabin. River is closer than the pictures make it seem. Nice big porch. Dog friendly with a nice dog bed. Appliances are clean and look newer. Linens were nice. I would recommend bringing your own towels and a couple throw blankets. Towels were the only thing not provided and the leather couch could be a little chilly. Town was nice and has everything needed. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teddye P., Trenton

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

A perfect spot!

The river! I parked my chair in it and didn't move! It was the perfect location. VERY simple, but ample for our needs. Owner PLEASE listen to your renter's and get rid of those HARD mattresses. The lady that picked up our towels was wonderful, giving us suggestions on where to find places. Thank you ,you were a doll. The gentleman that took care of the hot tub was helpful as well. He gave us some pointers too! Your Staff is awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

James A.

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

4 but not 5 stars

We had a great time and plan on going back again all though we will check to make sure the hot tub is in working order. We had a problem with ours while we were there and having the hot tub was a big reason why we had choosen the vacation spot that we did. The maintenance man that they had tried his best to fix the problems that we had but they did not have the parts on hand to do so. Like I said we loved the place and are still planning on going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty w.

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

Weekend getaway

Nice place to relax with beautiful views. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

CHEAT RIVER LODGE Review!

My family loves to go on cabin adventures two or three times a year, but last year and so far this year it has been tough due to my wife’s health issues. She recovered enough for me to surprise her with a trip to Cheat River Lodge. Everything about our experience was fantastic! There was a little misunderstanding about towels (you must bring your own; not a problem but not advertised as such in the ad for the property on Vrbo, BUT the owner’s website does make it clear that renters need to bring their own towels) as well as how to check-in (the email with that information went into my “junk” folder). But the owners of the property are GREAT!!! Wonderful communication, very friendly and professional, and most of all, patient. The property is exactly as described, but the pictures do not do it justice. It is beautiful. Very, very relaxing and comfortable. All 3 of us had such a wonderful time relaxing in the cabin…we did not want to leave! The hot tub was clean and the perfect temperature (my wife and daughter love hot tubs and they both agree that this was the best at a cabin that they have ever experienced). The cabin was very clean and was exactly what we all needed! My wife was so thankful for the time we spent here, and I cannot thank the owners (Roxey) enough for being patient with me. If things go well with my wife’s treatment, we hope to come back this fall or maybe even this winter again! Elkins is not far away! I want to say more, but cant!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen m.

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

Nice cabin. Great location.

Cold . Rain. Muddy. Cabin warm. Clean. No towels for showers. One kitchen towel. Well water had a bad odor. I guess that’s to be expected . Overall a good place to stay if I go back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

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

Prefect

It was so quiet and peaceful and so nice just to relax and be by the river highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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

Wonderful Cabin

Very cozy cabin at an ideal location. We had privacy yet close to amenities. Loved the hot tub. We will definitely stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

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

Awesome

I like so much this place, it was our second time stay in this cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G., Vienna

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

Had a Great Time - Loved It!

Property was very clean. A couple of comments, not problems. 1) It would help to have the wifi logon and password posted or given to the renter. 2) A channel listing for the TV would help. Also, shielded cables for the cable, tv, and router would help. There was interference with the tv signal when we talked on our cell phones, the bathroom heater kicked on,and when we made coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Donis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Anniversary Trip

The property was great! The only thing that we didn't like was the strong iron smell and taste in the water and that the Wi-Fi password didn't work. I could not get a hold of anyone in the office when I tried to call about the password.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George W., Kingwood/Texas

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

West Virginia

Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Great place

Great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Great Place

We loved this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jim b., Linden Virginia

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

Thanksgiving

As advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Fantastic cabin

This cabin was a great fit for us., it was very clean. The Wi-Fi was not any good but we didn’t go to the mountains to sit on a computer the whole time. The TV was very good. Take your own water because the water does smell and doesn’t taste very good. But to me these were little things not a deal breaker. The water was a little low when we stayed, so our fishing didn’t go so great. However in our key envelope were direction for other things to do. Which was fantastic. The people were really nice that came to check on the hot tub. The best part about it was we did not have to find someone to watch our dog, she got to go have fun too. Thanks great stay and we intent to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Quiet and nice

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Maryna H.

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

I would consider to put 5 stars if not accidents that happened with us

We love a property, beautiful nature, not bad service, however 2 local dog ran around our house all day unattended and my lovely dog was attacked twice 😢 Dog's owners knew that and not even apologized....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

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

riverfront cabin

Nice cabin in a quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethann M., Buffalo NY

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

Excellent property....

Very private and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Excellent Property

Very peaceful secluded property. The pictures definitely do this property justice, gorgeous river access and solitude. Float or Kayak the river, fish, hang out in the hot tub on the large deck or just sit and look at the river and listen to the birds. Also close enough to town. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022