Meet Bessie, your upscale cabin at the lake.

Davis, West Virginia
$521 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Find your happy place with the whole family (or families!) at this relaxing Cabin at the Lake, affectionately known as Bessie. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, & 3000 sq/ft of pure peace in the heart of Canaan Valley. Close to skiing, great hiking and biking, the unique charms of Davis & Thomas, Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods Wilderness and everything else the Valley has to offer. Come once, come often.. you'll absolutely fall in love with Canaan, just like we did. We can't wait to share it with you. Please see our guidebook for a full review of the food, sights, and sounds of the Valley. We think you'll love it out here as much as we do.

Bessie is located a few miles south of Davis, making it perfectly positioned for access to hiking, skiing, and shopping in the towns. Sitting right on Mallow Lake, you can roll right out of bed onto a paddle board or kayak for some morning exercise. Or just prop your feet up for some great bonding time with family and friends in this upscale cabin, which has recently been updated with new furniture, appliances, kitchen counters, and bathroom vanities.

This space has been created with families having two and four legged children in mind. There are retractable baby gates that can be used to block stairs on the main floor, with a pack n' play, baby monitor, changing table, and booster seat available. Up to two dogs are absolutely welcome, and we have plenty of dog towels should your four-legged friends decide to chase the ducks into the lake. We have also equipped the home with family games and puzzles, books for adults and kids, children's toys, including an outdoor playhouse, and a dog bed and bowls for food and water.

During the summer months (and spring/fall, if you dare), you're welcome to enjoy the water, which is only accessible by members of our community. You may see your lake neighbors out fishing or paddle boarding as well. We'll provide a kayak and paddle board or two during the warmer weather, (although they are stored in the colder seasons), as well as fishing rods all year 'round (the lake is stocked with fish). Please understand that swimming, and any time in the water is spent at your own risk, as there is no lifeguard and we have spotted snapping turtles in the lake.

There's plenty of other ways to spend time outside, with a large outdoor dining table, Adirondack chairs, a fire pit out by the lake, and a charcoal grill & outdoor wood stove on the main deck, all for guest use. We do not provide charcoal for wood so please plan accordingly. There is also a common area in the community with a grill, covered picnic tables, wood burning fireplace, playground, and pond for additional water access!

Also note, the fireplace on the main level has not yet been approved for wood or gas burning and should not be used. The gas fireplace on the ground level is fully operational.

The house has two first aid kits on each of the two main levels. Contact info for emergency services is also posted in the house.

* Please note, for security purposes there are exterior cameras attached to the house capturing video & audio 24/7 in order to monitor each entrance to the house, as well as the parking area. There are no cameras inside the home!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Food And Water Bowls Are Available Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3000 Sq Ft (279 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Paddleboard On Site Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Changing Table Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Guidebooks/recommendations
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kathleen W.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    This house was lovely! The owner was personable and friendly, making the check-in and stay an easy and smooth process. The house was incredibly child friendly and dog friendly. The amenities in the house were exactly what we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend booking! My family is already talking about going back!

  • Sharon C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Being on a lake was a big hit from morning coffee on the balcony to endless canvassing the lake on the paddle board and funyak and then a campfire, this was extended family vaca at its best.

  • Irina G.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Very nice property next to the lake! Easy communication with Brian; he a pleasure to deal with! Highly recommended! We will be back!

  • Kerri A.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Lovely house on pond like lake. Rocky road to get there. Very quiet and surreal on wknds but loud truck traffic wkdays. Great amenities and clean.

  • Karen S.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure in Davis, WV and the cabin was the perfect backdrop for it. The location was peaceful and the cabin had everything we needed. The kitchen was extremely well stocked, from dishes to pans to leftover containers and common spices. The railings on the deck allowed the dogs to enjoy hours outside and the gates at the stairs on the main level made it easy to keep them safe. The owner was a 10 out of 10 and I would absolutely recommend Bessie to anyone wanting to have their own WV adventure.

  • Anastasia B.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 7, 2024

    This house was wonderful for our family gathering. It is fully equipped with everything, feels like home, and has such beautiful views on the lake. The bed was comfortable, and there were plenty of toys for our 18-month-old baby. We would definitely come back.

  • Raquel D.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    We had an excellent stay during Thanksgiving week. The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Kitchen is super well equipped and made cooking thanksgiving dinner away from home a breeze. Dog friendly, too! Would love to visit again.

  • Barbara Ann Z.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    This was the perfect spot for my two grown children, their spouses and four grandchildren to join me for a few days in WV. ‘Bessie’ was extremely clean, spacious, well-appointed (complete with children’s toys and sporting equipment) AND comfortable. It is located in a beautiful area close to outdoor activities and conveniences. I really appreciated the host’s prompt responses to my questions. We all had a wonderful time and said we’d love to return. I highly recommend this beautiful property.

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    One of the best vacations my family has ever had. The house was beautiful. Fully stocked. It was clean and we just loved being on the lake. I can’t wait to come back.

  • Thomas A.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    This house has all the amenities and very private. We all especially enjoyed having our own space. My family enjoyed the fishing and caught a few large mouth bass. They did say they wished there were some catfish as they are fun to catch. We would definitely recommend this property. Thank you to the hosts!!

  • Ruth G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    The setting of the property was beautiful. The property itself was a little junky around the exterior. Interior was not very clean, floors were quite dirty. We weren’t able to fully relax due to active cameras (not disclosed) in the listing that were recording on the outside of the house/deck areas. We did ask the owner to disarm them during our stay which he did but then we were always wondering if there were any interior cameras. We did bring two dogs which the house was very accommodating for but with the home being on the lake there was goose poop everywhere. The house is in a great location, very quite neighborhood which was nice and overlooking a beautiful pond. It was also well stocked. If it weren’t for the lack of cleanliness and the active camera situation we would have absolutely loved our stay.

  • Irina G.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    We had a great time! Highly recommend!

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$521+
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