27 Riverfront Acres of Serene Mountain Views - Dog and Kid paradise!

Bowden, West Virginia
$272 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Vacation at this secluded property offered by All Get Out Vacation Rentals!

Enjoy your own private beach with no other houses in sight. Open meadows, trees, river and stream -- this secluded yet accessible cabin has it all. Warm and welcoming three bedroom, 2 full baths, sun porch, open kitchen with modern appliances, gas grill, outdoor fire-pit, and fine furnishings throughout.

Listen to the sound of the babbling brook within 50 feet of the house while lounging in the sunroom or relaxing on the deck. In addition, the property has 27 acres of private beach access to the Shavers fork river. The house is engulfed in a narrow band of trees and surrounded by meadows and glades for walks (bring long pants and socks to explore). It is also situated just 1/4 mile upstream from the one-million acre Monongahela National Forest.

The house features natural wood-plank paneling and a well-appointed kitchen, Wi-Fi, television with satellite TV and DVD player, and a stereo/home theater system. The kitchen is open to the dining area, perfect for social cooking. The sunroom has seating for dining or board games with a full view of the stream so you can enjoy the outdoors even in inclement weather.

This cozy ground-level home sleeps 8 in beds. There is a MBR w/ Queen; BR #2 w/ Queen, BR #3 w/ two sets of Twin bunks, and Livingroom w/ Queen pull-out sofa.

For fall or early spring visits, the house features electric heat and a wood-stove (a modest amount of firewood is included in the rental fee). There is a window unit A/C in each of the three bedrooms and the living room, and ceiling fans in each of the queen bedrooms and the living room.

In winter months, be prepared for snowy and/or icy road conditions by driving a 4WD or suitable vehicle. It's advisable whenever driving in wintry conditions in the mountains of WV to be prepared with chains as the roads are often hazardous. At times the snow can be deep and it takes 24-48 hours before it is plowed, therefore you should be flexible about travel.

The cabin is remote, so even in clear weather its narrow mountain gravel road can be concerning to those not experienced. Depending on whether the road crew has done repairs recently, there may be potholes. In most cases you can drive around them, but there may be a few on the way that you’ll just need to slowly drive through. There are also no guardrails on the road, but it has several turnouts to allow cars to pass. The gravel is not suitable for street motorcycles, we've been told.

Please be aware of the close proximity of the stream to decide if the risk is too great for your toddlers or other children who might leave the house unsupervised. Our other Vrbo listing #317752 has a larger land buffer between the house and the moving water.

The river is about a 5 minute walk across the property from the house. There is absolutely no vehicular traffic allowed off the driveway.

Pet friendly, but only if arrangements are made and the pet fee is paid. Dogs only please, and no more than two dogs per reservation.

Owners provide a starter quantity of paper products, bathroom soap, and laundry/dish detergent. Personal toiletries are to be provided by Guests.

If you are looking for a remote mountain getaway and are willing to roll with what comes from a country vacation, you will be hard pressed to find a more beautiful spot!

Because the house is surrounded by forests, the creek, and the river, there is plenty of nature to enjoy but also to endure. Mice will occasionally come inside, and although we set hidden traps to keep them from settling in, there is a possibility that you will see them during your stay depending on whether they've found a food source recently (it could be from a prior guest -- not your own doing.) We do, however, check to make sure that the kitchen implements are sanitary at the beginning of your stay.

The bug situation is that we are at a high enough elevation to not have a mosquito problem, but there will be gnats in the field, and moths at night wanting to get into the house. There will also be plenty of dead bugs that wedge themselves between the screens and the windows.

If these aspects of nature are acceptable to you, then you will find a beautiful place of nature in which to relax and enjoy your vacation!

Key Terms of Rental:
• This is a NON-SMOKING rental with steep penalties for violations
• Minimum primary guest age 25, with exception for married or domestic partners of age 21.
• There are two exterior cameras on the property: one pointing at the driveway and one pointing at the bridge. There is no camera near the hot tub.

Come and enjoy: Augusta Festival, Forest Festival, cabin, river, woods, Canaan, Snowshoe, Durbin Greenbrier scenic railroad train, Polar Express, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, camping, Appalachian Mountains, Davis and Elkins College, D&E, Elkins, WV

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 999 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: High Penalties For Smoking Policy Violations. 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 : 8

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Review Review

  • Lisa R.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    This was our first booking through Vrbo. Larisa was super responsive to all of our questions/concerns. The cabin was clean and perfect for our family vacation. This property has several spots to cast out your line and fish. We saw deer several times during our stay. This property is beautiful, quiet and a dog/kid paradise. Both of our kids, ages 16 and 5 loved the cabin. The bathrooms are super nice and the hot tub was great after a day of hiking.

  • Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    We have stayed at this cabin 3 times now. Each time we have been very satisified with the accomodations. We would suggest a pair of kitchen shears/scissors, a couple more ice cube trays, and a rubber/silicone scraper in the kitchen. Replacing the blinds on windows to let more light in during stays, as many of the horizontal blinds do not twist open. This means the option is either blinds completely open pulled up to the top of the window or completely closed. Adding/replacing the window screens to allow opening of windows to allow that fresh mountain air in without letting bugs in would be a plus. All in all, the cabin is wonderfully in a quiet, serene setting and kept clean. The porch swing in front and the jacuzzi in back are perfect both morning and evenings. We had no need to contact management, as everything worked appropriately and we had no issues during our stay. The heated bathroom floors are a treat on cold mornings! The showers and beds are comfortable, and, the variety of options for pillows (firm, soft, fluffy, etc) was very nice. The kitchen is very comfortable to work in. Not many places give you a full bar of Dove soap in each bathroom, so that is a special touch we very much appreciated! The enclosed screened/windowed back porch is a treat in itself, very comfortable for reading while enjoying the sound of the creek out back, family games, or meals at the table. Our stay was very enjoyable, as always.

  • Jamie E.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    We had a great stay. Property is beautiful. Short walk over to the River. House was perfect. Everything we needed. We had a nice weekend away with our pups. They loved the freedom of being off leash, well one anyway. The gravel road out to the house isnt terrible. We arrived at night so it was worse than it looked but being that it was February and it still was covered in snow added a little more. I would suggest 4WD / AWD only but not really required. Just be smart and take it slow. What i wouldnt suggest doing is going to Bickle Observation Tower in February. Lol. The road going up is pretty harrowing to say the least when its mostly ice/ sludge. Overall i would love to return in the summer and get proper use out of the river. If we do return, this place will be our first choice.

  • Brianna and Tyler W.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    A wonderful stay! The reviews are all spot on. Husband & Wife plus two dogs throughly enjoyed our stay. We spent Christmas through NYE here and the Cabin had everything we needed to enjoy a backwoods escape. We loved soaking in the hot tub after long chilly days of hiking and the pups loved the big yard to run around in. We visited the river twice, footbridge under water, but I can see how amazing that feature would be in the warm months. Suggestions for review readers: take serious note of the road concerns in the posting. Single lane mountain roads are not for the weak of heart. If you are willing to be cautiously brave, it’s absolutely worth it. Thank you for the clean, comfortable and gorgeous views! Highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking to stay. Cheers!

  • Melissa G.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Home was as described. Very quiet and serene! Host was helpful and prompt. The hot tub had to be drained the first night so we could not use it. I feel that should have been taken care of before our arrival. Everything else was wonderful.

  • Betsy H.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great set up for a small house. Extra enclosed porch on back , beside hot tub. Only problem was, the hot tub would only heat to 99. Not really hot, but beautiful wooded setting. Don't let the road scare you. Pup loved the river walk and being off leash the whole time, since it is a secluded spot.

  • Brad H.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    The property was perfect to relax and unwind. Clean, private, and in a beautiful location.The kitchen was great to cook in, the bathrooms were beautiful, and the owner is an excellent artist! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to escape to the WV mountains.

  • Christina P.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We had a great stay! The cabin was clean and comfy and the property was beautiful!

  • MELISSA Z.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    It was absolutely beautiful. It was nice not being glued to my phone 24/7.

  • Shawn D.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    We had a great time at this private river oasis, we took our dogs to the river two of the 3 days we stayed and enjoyed everything nature had to offer. We had a storm roll in one of the nights so we stayed in and enjoyed a movie and cooked dinner in the well maintained kitchen. Enjoyed coffee in the sunroom every morning and got to watch wild life come by to join us. Overall we had a blast and got to get away from the city limits for a couple days. Highly recommended it for families and pets!

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Spacious property, lots of walking opportunities. Our son fished, daughter and son-in-law splashed in the river. We sat by the creek and played our ukuleles and sang old time tunes. The house had everything we needed for cooking, showers, laundry and relaxing.

  • Diane Y.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Country cabin, old but well-kept and maintained. The road to get there was hazardous, but well worth the trip if you are looking for solitude and communing with nature. Our springer doodle dog loved romping in the meadows and swimming in the river. Our grand kids, daughter and son-in-law enjoyed wading and swimming in the river. My husband and I enjoyed our walks on the expansive property, Gandy Dancer Theater, Stuarts Recreational Area, and Blackwater Falls State Park.

  • Adam P.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Stay was great, House was very clean, some brightening/additional lighting on the inside would be welcome but for a cabin on the edge of woods, in the mountains it was just what we were looking for.The property was amazing and Shaver’s Fork offered endless breathtaking views!Close enough to some local amenities and all the hiking hot spots (Blackwater falls, Seneca Rocks etc) but far enough out to feel secluded from the hustle of everyday life.Would absolutely stay again

  • Rachael D.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    My husband and I stayed with our two dogs. We enjoyed walking the property and even the water out back. The drive to the cabin was very curvy and we were pretty far off from town. We even saw 2 baby black bear cubs! The cabin came equipped with everything we needed.

  • Judy B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    It rained 5 days out of 7, but we still visited New River Gorge, Smoke Hole Caverns, Blackwater Falls, Seneca Rocks, Green Banks Telescope, Davis and did various hikes nearby. The only thing the rain prevented was swimming in the river, but we were able to wade and let the dogs splash around on the last day. The description of the house and driveway is very accurate and communication with the owner was easy. Would definitely recommend!

  • Audra M.

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Unplugging from regular life for a week was great, nephew (age 7) went through withdrawl from the internet though. So many places to go hiking we were busy all the time. Going to town for groceries wasn't bad! The river was a bit cool for swimming, but was a grand adventure regardless. Definitely recommend!

  • Rebecca N.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Really great time. Our goal was to do nothing in the middle of nowhere and we did just that. The location is secluded and remote. Cell service is sketchy. Tv did not have streaming ability or the ability to mirror from your phone so if you want to watch movies being dvd’s. I wanted to read anyway. The hot tub was great. Perfect actually. Stargazing was exceptional. Couldn’t have been more quiet. If you’re looking for a secluded getaway in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, this is the place for you.

  • Sarah T.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Our family had a fabulous time relaxing in the cabin. We enjoyed walking around on the property and taking the hike suggested in the guidebook. The hot tub was a nice treat in the drizzling spring rain. I would suggest bringing a favorite DVD for family movie time as the wifi was spotty. Great trip

  • BBS H.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 4, 2025

    House & property described to a tee! Our son is a student athlete at D&E and was unable to leave for spring break so we went to him. It was exactly what we expected. WV experienced all four seasons in one week. It made our stay even better. We walked the river on the warm days, admired the sleet, hail and snow on the others. Enjoyed the hot tub & the heated bathroom floors. Will come back for some kayaking in the summer. Loved it! Ohhhh and the beds are comfy! Thank you!

  • Tyler D.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay and location. We will be back again

  • Charles D.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 17, 2025

    If you are looking for a quiet getaway this property is perfect. If you want to go to town frequently this is not for you. We stayed for 4 nights and just enjoyed the nature.

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    3rd year staying in this cabin. Has all the amenities we need and host is very responsive to any questions we have. Peaceful location and short drive to go snow tubing or sledding. Relaxing getaway!

  • Helen M.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Would highly recommend as place was fantastic! Loved the wood burning stove inside and the outdoor hot tub on the deck!

  • Jacqueline

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Great property. Secluded and fun location. Great for long weekend. We lucked out and had a snowy weekend. Owners super responsive and helpful. Hard to find so follow the directions they give you! And you’ll be good. We’d love to come back in the summer. Thanks for the stay!!

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