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Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams

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Escape to the Lost River Swiss Cottage, nestled in a 10-acre property overlooking the surrounding mountains and valley. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this cozy retreat offers expansive views, walkable land with two streams and three small bridges, plus your own private dog park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams

This Swiss Styled Cottage is perched at the top of a beautiful 10 acre property that overlooks the surrounding mountains and valley below. Located just 2 hours from Northern Virginia (DC) and 3 hours from Baltimore, MD this magical piece of heaven is perfect for those who love to paddle, hike, bike, horseback ride, fish, ski, antique or just lay back and decompress with a good book. Located in the Mill Gap area of Lost River, West Virginia, this property has expansive views, walkable land, 2 streams and 3 small bridges and your own Private Dog Park. Across the one stream is another meadow with a two storied bank barn. Our 'Lost River Swiss Cottage' is central to all that is happening in the Lost River Valley. The Lost River Farmers Market is below the Cottage (open on Saturday only) where you can grab great coffee, lunch and also sit on the patio and have a glass of wine / beer. One mile down Mill Gap is the small hamlet of Lost River where you can visit the local museum, Craft Cooperative, Lost River General Store and Café or practice yoga at The Yoga Barn. Bike, Hike, or Paddle! The George Washington National Forest is minutes away, Rock Cliff Lake with its sandy beaches or The Lost River State Park with its beautiful pool, hiking trails, and stables await your visit. Come to Lost River !!! Our cottage has 3 bedrooms; one king and two queens. Our newly appointed interior is cozy and fresh with approximately 2000 square feet of country living. You have use of the entire house (both levels). The upper level has 2 bedrooms, bath, sitting area and a kitchen. The lower level has a queen bedroom, full bath and you have 2 sitting areas on that level. We have an apple TV for all guests to use and we have fiber optic that is available for your use while staying in our Cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: There is a screen porch for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Enjoy your visit to our Cottage!!!
We hope you return for future visits !!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All pets welcome. We charge a $50.00 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
There is a screen porch for smoking

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 Acres/streams/private Dog Park

About the area

Map
Lost River, WV

What's nearby

  • Lost River State Park - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Bryce Ski Resort - 52 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Cave Ridge Vineyard - 56 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Shenandoah Vineyards - 61 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Shenandoah County Fairgrounds - 61 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost River Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lost River General Store & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trout Pond Recreation - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hanson’s Pizza Bar And Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪West By God - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams located?

Situated in Lost River, this golf cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Lost River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from George Washington National Forest. Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Mathias Community Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Lost River Swiss Cottage/10 acres/Private Dog Park/Streams Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Staying at Swiss Cottage

Beautiful property Beautiful views It is located down gravel lane Nice beds living space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Peaceful Mountain Community

The Swiss Cittage was larger than expected, very roomy! It was clean and comfortable, great for a weekend getaway or longer. Dinner at the nearby Guesthouse was delicious and quite elegant. There were lots of great hikes nearby, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan H.

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

Another wonderful stay at Swiss cottage

We love this location and return year after year. Thank you, Tammy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

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

Wonderful stay for the holidays

The cottage is the perfect getaway for the holiday. It is spacious, cozy, and very well maintained with things like towels and cooking utensils. Our dog loved to run around on the grass. It is also very close to Lost River State Park for a nice hike. We will definitely come back if we get another chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Very pleasant stay

I enjoyed the house very much. Thanks, Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank G., Middletown New Jersey

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

Wonderful setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home on a gorgeous property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corianne R.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The Lost River Swiss Cottage was a perfect getaway for a small group of friends. The cottage was clean with everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the owners were warm and welcoming. Especially loved visiting their farmer's market on Saturday and spending time with the community they've built. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Perfect Cozy Cabin

We (a group of friends and one tiny dog) spent a lovely and snowy weekend in Bob and Tammy's cozy cabin. Anything we needed--extra blankets, coffee filters, a colander--was there, and Bob even stopped by to give us some advice about navigating the property through the snow. We could not have asked for better hosts or a more comfortable cabin. Without a doubt, we would stay here again! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

WV Get-away

Everything functioned as promised...my priorities...A/C, Kitchen, showers, beds/linens, cleanliness, and views...and access to activities...this chalet is awesome...we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great getaway

This was a terrific getaway and we'd love to come back again. Tammy was an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Fantastic Property

Great Fall Weekend in West Virginia - Property is not far from the DC area and well worth the trip. Property Manager is very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend staying at this property. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

A slice of heaven

This is our second stay at this property. We LOVE it here. The location, the view, the star gazing! The house itself is lovely and the newly enclosed deck area was perfect. I’ve already recommended it to friends of ours and we’ll definitely be back for a third visit!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan H.

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

Lovely, as always

We loved our stay at the cottage, and are repeat visitors. Great location, proximate to Guesthouse, Lost River state park, Lost & Found pizza, Vintage Variety, and they have a lovely farmers market/cafe at the bottom of the house on Saturdays. Would recommend to anyone. Fantastic valley view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

Beautiful cabin on a hill

Wonderful base camp to explore the area. Comfortable, spacious, and clean. The farmers market and café at the bottom of the hill owned by the same folks as the cabin is also delightful. The only negative was that the water had a slight sulfur smell, so if that bugs you bring bottled water, but it wasn’t too bad. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L.

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

Third Stay

This is the third time we have stayed here. The first two times was just my husband and I with our dog. The reason we chose this property to begin with was we could bring our dog with us. We have enjoyed our previous stays so much, this time our son and his wife and our 3 yr old grandson came along. They also brought their dog. There was plenty of room for all of us. The layout was great with a bedroom, bathroom and additional living room all on the lower level. This allowed us the ability to have our own quiet time when needed. It was a truly enjoyable week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

It’s all about the Porch!!

Had a wonderful long weekend with family at this wonderful mountain cottage. The house was incredibly clean, updated bathrooms, comfortable beds, and attention to small details like light fixtures and bedding. The location was pretty and within walking distance to the Saturday Farmers Market. The real star of this house is the large screened in porch with scenic views and a breeze. It was the perfect spot for morning coffee and evening happy hour. We did not even care when it rained a bit and the slight traffic down the hill was not bothersome as some reviewers had mentioned. Our hosts were great communicators and I felt very comfortable staying in their lovely home! Also, don’t miss dinner at the Guesthouse right down the road. Charming, eclectic, live music and the best soft pretzel that you can only get when seated at the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina C.

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

Lovely rural property

We came for a short week as a family of 4. The house was perfect for our stay. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. The yard was fun for the dog and children. About half an hour away away is a large Walmart for a grocery shop. Also there is a dollar general about 15 minutes away with a smaller array of groceries. About 15 minutes away is Trout Pond with a beach and swimming area. We also visited Luray caverns which is a little over an hour away. Carry out food is available at the Lost City Grill and on Friday night you can get a drink and a bite to eat at the farmers market which is at the mottos of the yard. In wardensville, which is about 20-30 minutes away, there is a lovely bookstore and a shop with the best ice cream sandwiches ever. If you are looking for a place to get away from city life in a welcoming and friendly community this is it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

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

Excellent Short Stay

We had a great stay at Lost River cabin with our two daughters, ages four and seven. The location is beautiful. The cabin is spacious, was clean, and was stocked with everything we needed. The owners were very responsive to our messages, and provided great information about the local area. We highly recommend visiting Lost River State Park! The facilities, trails and history were excellent. Our only issue, which was mentioned in other reviewers' comments, was that the Nest thermostat is programmed to a nice, comfortable setting at check-in time, but at night is scheduled to reset to 60 degrees. With temps outside hovering at zero, it was uncomforatably cold in the house. While you can override the setting, the Nest is scheduled to reset back to 60 every few hours, at which point you have to override it again. This is not conducive to a good-night's sleep. The system should be reprogrammed to a constant temp for the night! Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay. We opted to leave early to beat a storm, but we would love to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Could not love this property more!

This property, location, and vibe was just perfect! My favorite thing about this charming and lovely house that accommodated two adults, four kids, and our 80 pound dog, was the super large screened in porch that overlooked the valley and the farmer's market. We started and ended our days in this room - coffee and books in the morning; dinner and board games in the evening, and then some amazing stargazing right before bed. The house is well stocked, cozy, with great beds, linens, and layout. We are definitely coming back to this house. One of our best family rentals in WV yet! Also, communication with Tammy was easy and swift. She graciously let us check in a bit early which really helped with our plans for the day. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Fantastic, we will be back!

The house has been updated nicely especially bathrooms! Great view and the screened in porch is amazing! The location is fantastic, close to The Guesthouse and the farmer's s market too! If you are planning to cook a lot as we did, there is not a ton of counter space and no dishwasher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L.

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

Peaceful vacation

This is the second time we have stayed here. The addition of the screened in deck was truly magnificent. We also discovered if you turn on WiFi calling in your settings you can use your cell phone for texting and calling even without cell service. We absolutely had the most relaxing week. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Beautiful, peaceful retreat

Tammy was a wonderful host and very responsive! The chalet was spotless and very comfortable and peaceful - the perfect retreat! We had 2 adults and a small dog, but there seems to be plenty of room & privacy for 1-2 other couples/families. The kitchen was well equipped to make a few simple meals. The screened in porch was breathtaking and we enjoyed having dinner on the porch. The house is on top of a very steep hill, so it made for a good cardio workout just running around with my dog for a few minutes, lol. The house is supplied by well water and does have a strong sulphur smell (as others noted), but we got used to it after a couple days. FYI - The roads leading up to the property are gravel, but seems manageable for most cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin O., Lexington Park, Maryland

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

Amazing

The house, property, and view was amazing!! Everything was so clean and beautiful inside. Even though the weather was a little chilly, it did not stop us from enjoying the screened in porch. The cabin is close to so many beautiful hikes and views. We also enjoyed the Oktoberfest at the Farmer's Market. Everyone was so friendly. It was the perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Loved the Swiss Cottage

Lots of space to relax in this three bedroom house - several seating areas plus the screened in outdoor living and dining room! Comfortable furniture, gorgeous views. Could easily have 6 adults staying comfortably. Very clean. Had everything you might need down to plastic wrap and a vacuum cleaner! The negatives were minor - we were flummoxed by the Nest thermostat and how to reset it. We could not figure out the TV. There are a ton of light switches and a few could be better marked. But the fact that these features were there at all means the house is better appointed than any other I've stayed in. City dwellers might find the well water a bit off-putting on smell. I do suggest better marking at the driveway entrance. But those things should not deter anyone from picking this property for a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great Getaway

The owners were very accommodating and extremely friendly. The property matched the description on the website and more. Highly recommend this property for a quiet country get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022