Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway.

Buckhannon, West Virginia
$170 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Come spend a weekend, week, or more at the River Retreat! Our secluded cabin is situated along the Buckhannon River. We are conveniently located 2 miles from the Hampton boat launch, 3 miles from Upshur County Trails and Recreation Park, and 6 miles from downtown Buckhannon. The space is comprised of 2 bedrooms, a large living area, 2 bathrooms, dining/kitchen area, patio, balcony, and fire pit. Secluded Riverfront Property on Best Muskie River in the State!
The space
The Muskie-loungeRiver Retreat boasts a beautiful rural view in all seasons. Enjoy the peaceful woods, firepit, or fishing the Buckhannon River. The section of river bordering the property is known for being prime muskellunge territory. Within a short drive are the Hampton boat launch, Upshur County Trails (for biking, hiking, frisbee golf, and more), WV Wildlife Center, and Fidler Mill.

If you're from out of town you may also want to consider exploring well-known attractions such as: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (22mi), Stonewall Resort (31mi), Tygart Lake State Park (45mi), Seneca Rocks (65mi), Blackwater Falls (68mi), and Dolly Sods (72mi). Some of West Virginia's finest attractions, as well as our favorite restaurants, can be found in a brochure upon your arrival.

PLEASE NOTE:
-We frequently replenish the gravel in the driveway; however, it can still be difficult to navigate in the winter. We recommend a 4wd vehicle if the weather is icy.
-Cable and wifi are unavailable due to the cabin's secluded location in the West Virginia mountains. WE DO HAVE A HOTSPOT AVAILABLE On Site and plenty of dvds to choose from.
-Cell phone service in rural WV can be spotty at times; however, we have AT&T and get good service.

My wife's great grandfather originally built the Muskie-Lounge River Retreat as a hunting cabin. We have recently undergone adventure of transforming this cabin into our family home. We are frequently making renovations to create a more family friendly atmosphere while still maintaining the rugged mountain environment. We appreciate any thoughtful feedback you may provide.

KITCHEN SPECIFICS
-stove and oven
-utensils and dinnerware
-instapot (and air fryer lid)
-coffee maker
-full size fridge
-toaster
-microwave
Guest access
Please make yourselves at home! Guests have access to everything on the property except for a maintenance room (where we keep supplies) and the shed near the train tracks.
Other things to note
-Please do not rearrange the furniture (Chairs in master bedroom may be used on balcony and wooden chairs can be used on deck. We just ask you don't leave the chairs out in bad weather and put them back where they belong.)
~Hotspot Password can be found on the bottom of the hotspot and is listed in the living room area
~Absolutely NO SMOKING or VAPING inside.

Thank you for respecting our cabin. A full list of expectations can be found under house rules. Additionally, is a checklist entitled 'Before you go' placed on the kitchen table. We ask you follow those few steps before your checkout to help us keep cleaning costs low.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

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

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Susanna

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Older home that was beautiful and restored really cool

  • Sandra

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    This property is very quiet and everything was in the house that we needed. Only issue was we had 2 older people that were not able to get up the steps and that is where the couch is. Only place to sit downstairs is the kitchen table. Other than that everything was great.

  • Larry

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    I really liked how quiet it was I loved sitting on the balcony first thing in the morning got to watch two baby deer playing the property is perfect my kid's didn't want to leave we had an amazing time

  • Shauna H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 10, 2026

    Cute and cozy.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    We really enjoyed our stay! Quiet and private, but at the same time accessible and close to activities. Big enough and equipped for families!

  • Dedria W.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Everything was perfect kiddos had a great time and so did we.

  • Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 28, 2026

    My family had a great time, was super happy with the house and amenities. Will definitely use again!

  • Andrea c.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 31, 2026

    Everything was wonderful! Super clean an nice. We really enjoyed being able to explore the near by towns and getting to see the loavl groundhog. We will definitely be back

  • Whitney C.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Location was great. Very quiet for being right over the hill from the road. We definitely recommend and will probably be back this summer!!

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    This peaceful, serene getaway was exactly as described and had everything we needed.The hosts were accommodating and quick to respond to emails.The only downfall was the weather- we will be back to explore the area!

  • Sharla D.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Quaint and quiet. Perfect getaway location! We will definitely stay again!

  • David S.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    This cabin was awesome, secluded and quiet, we explored the area with-in 2 hrs. of cabin every day, visited town shops and antique stores. Visiting New River Gorge then Buffalo Creek Lantern Cruise was the highlight of the trip, a must see. We had a pit fire every night outside the cabin, awesome firepit. Would recommend this cabin for your stay.

  • Sumerlyn W.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    The cabin was quiet, clean and just a perfect place to relax! Thank you for letting us stay.

  • Angelique P.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    The property was not exactly as expected, but has amazing potential. The AC was good but little hot in the downstairs bedroom. No living area downstairs only the kitchen table. Some details to cleaning were needed, downstairs bathroom was a bit rough and needed to be cleaned (hair in bath and on wall, bath mat never cleaned and kitchen coffee maker had not been cleaned, not sure how long it was sitting there unused (went to Walmart and bought our own coffee and press). Only 2 garbage bags provided for 5 adults so we used plastic grocery bags. No fishing or swimming from property, wasted 35 dollars per adult to fish because we expected to morning fish for Muskie. Small Charcoal grill, no charcoal, we left ours for the next guests w/ lighter fluid. Fire pit is on a 10’ x 10’ platform (don’t fall off the side), not enough room for 5 adults. Firewood provided but no small pieces to get the fire started unless you have an ax, we left ours for next guests. No shaded spots to sit and relax outside during the day. Had an amazing time in the river (1mile up the road).

  • Acacia D.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. The house was conveniently located to both town and our family. It is a homey dwelling with lots of space. It was great to be unplugged for a while.

  • Ang B.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    The cabin was a great experience for me and my siblings! Everything was very nice and thoughtful, the location was beautiful! The river was on the other side so don't expect to fish or swim without a bit of climbing and walking through plants. Also the train tracks were a very nice walk and through our trip we never saw the train. But there was multiple spots around that where great for hiking and walking around town. The stairs don't have any carpet so be very careful on them as most of the beds and entertainment are up stairs. This is a great spot, as we had never been to West Virginia before but I truly believe that this was a little slice of heaven!

  • Mick C.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    Very spacious and comfy

  • Lika'slactation a.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Overall it was pretty good a few minimal issues. I contacted the property manager about the maintenance room and that there was a random light behind the locked door that goes on and off which was kinda weird but no reply. There was also one pillow case in the downstairs bedroom that had what looked like blood on it. There was a Mattress under the daybed which was actually a box spring with a pad on top not conducive to sleeping on.

  • Paula Z.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Visiting family in the area. Looking for our own space to hang out at in between visits with them. Nice quiet spot, clean and comfortable.

  • Ryan D.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Had a wonderful time, we really enjoyed it!!

  • Evan S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    We visited over the holidays with our family and were inpressed with the cabin! Plenty of room for thebkids to play and they loved the toys that were included!We had a few minor issues but the hosts were quicl to communicate and resolve them. Can't wait to stay here on our next trip!We

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