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Along the Cheat River, RHODODENDRON CABIN at Cheat River Lodge offers a serene riverside retreat. Watch the river roll by from the furnished, screened porch or unwind in the hot tub while taking in majestic views of nature. The historic log cabin boasts cathedral ceilings and a large stone fireplace for cozy nights.

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Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing 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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE only.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Use of Premise: to preserve the privacy and quiet that our guests desire,only registered guests permitted on our premises. Hot tub use is adult only

No 'campfires'. Floating embers are a fire danger because of our heavily treed property. Charcoal grill in yard (not deck). Do not use wood.

Bring towels for the bath, kitchen, and hot tub They can be provided for a fee. Bed linens are supplied

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Dogs only. Pets must be crated if left unattended.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: UNsuitable for young children. Child fee $15/night

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

OUTSIDE only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Elkins, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club and Canaan Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit West Virginia Railroad Museum and Augusta Heritage Center. Myles Center for the Arts and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Elkins travel guide
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Elkins, WV

What's nearby

  • Panorama of canaan valley mountains in Blackwater falls state park in West Virginia during colorful autumn fall season with yellow foliage on trees, rock cliff at Lindy Point
    Canaan Valley
    31 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    37 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Blackwater Falls and a trail at Blackwater Falls State Park, Wes
    Blackwater Falls State Park
    49 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Boardwalk at Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, West Virginia
    Blackwater Falls
    51 min drive - 74.6 km
  • Stuart Recreation Area
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Fox Hops Brewery
    11 min drive
  • Gut Truck
    12 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    12 min drive
  • Burger King
    11 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).

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Historic Riverside Log Cabin - Stay Waterfront! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron T.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

tracy j.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

PATRICIA S.

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
Archival

8/10 Good

Amanda K.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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