Riverfront - main level master bedroom - now with high speed unlimited Internet!

Bowden, West Virginia
$301 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Four bedroom plus game room w/ futon, THREE full baths, sunroom/office, hot tub, spacious decks, master suite with Jacuzzi, 2nd bath with Jacuzzi, laundry, open (social) kitchen with modern appliances, screened porch with gas grill, and fine furnishings throughout.

The property has private river beach access to the Shavers fork river and is engulfed in trees, adjacent to neighboring 30+ acres of privately-owned undeveloped and open fields, and situated just across the gravel road fromthe one-million acre Monongahela National Forest.

The house features teak floors, vaulted ceilings, natural wood-plank paneling, wireless internet, 2 televisions with DVD players, stereo, and a 6 person hot tub. The game room includes a 32' flat screen TV, Wii entertainment system (games available), assorted board games, toddler puzzles, cards, 100s of other toys and games, a card table with chairs, and dart board. There are about 100 classic DVDs for various ages available for viewing.

Four bedroom plus game room w/ futon, THREE full baths, sunroom/office, hot tub, spacious decks, master suite with Jacuzzi, 2nd bath with Jacuzzi, laundry, open (social) kitchen with modern appliances, screened porch with gas grill, and fine furnishings throughout.

The property has private river beach access to the Shavers fork river and is engulfed in trees, adjacent to neighboring 30+ acres of privately-owned undeveloped and open fields, and situated just across the gravel road from the one-million acre Monongahela National Forest.

The house features teak floors, vaulted ceilings, natural wood-plank paneling, wireless internet, 2 televisions with Firestick and DVD players, music player, and a 6 person hot tub. The game room includes a 32' flat screen TV, Wii entertainment system (games available), assorted board games, toddler puzzles, cards, lots of other toys and games, a card table with chairs, and dart board. There are about 100 classic DVDs for various ages available for viewing.

For a cozy winter, fall or early spring visit use the forced-air gas furnace, supplemental baseboard heat in downstairs bedrooms, and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room (around six pieces of firewood per night's stay is provided -- if you require extra please inquire). In summer, there is central A/C or a whole house fan to cool things off.

Pet friendly -- dogs only please, and no more than two dogs per reservation unless owner exception is granted in writing.

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.

As a rare example of what staying in a rural wooded area entails, we recently had several electronics taken out by a storm -- oven, hot tub controller, well-pump, and Wii game system. In a small town parts and service are hard to come by. However, we scrambled to get things fixed, replaced, or provided accommodations so that guests would not have to cancel their vacation plans. We will do everything within our abilities to make your stay comfortable and minimize your inconvenience.

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 cleaning cost for violations
• Minimum primary guest age 25, or 21 for married or domestic partners.

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

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!

In winter months, be prepared for snowy and/or icy road conditions by driving a 4WD or suitable vehicle. Having chains for your car in the trunk is another good option. That is advisable whenever driving in wintry conditions in the mountains of WV 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 prepared to 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. We've been told that the gravel is not suitable for street motorcycles.

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, or 21 for married or domestic partners.
• 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, Showshoe, 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

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

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

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Free Firewood Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room 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 On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas 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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Review Review

  • Eleaner

    Submitted Apr 5, 2022

    Stayed Apr 1, 2022

    Well appointed rural cabin just a few miles outside Elkins. Very comfortable and clean.

  • Daney R.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2026

    Stayed Jun 13, 2026

    Spacious and well stocked, quiet and relaxing. My family of 6 loves staying here. Host is friendly and responsive, always clean and accommodating.

  • Shawn O.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Great place! Had a great time. DOH could fix the road getting to it.

  • Amy K.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Wonderful spot for relaxing. Hot tub was more like a warm bath but we enjoyed the stay. Plenty of room, beds were comfortable.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Cabin was comfortable, kitchen was pretty good with all cooking and utensils, Cabin was clean, only downfall for us was no TV, no sevice on phones , no internet. But all in all, was a good experience. The Property Management was amazing.

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Another wonderful stay in the mountains. Home had all the necessities and a fantastic view!

  • Jinni N.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Two friends and I stayed here during our alumni weekend at Davis & Elkins. It was the perfect spot for a girls' weekend. We loved the spacious kitchen, the cozy living room, and the extremely comfortable beds. Soaking in the hot tub was a great way to spend our first night there. The outside areas (deck, bridge, river, firepit) are fantastic. Unfortunately, we were gone during most of our stay and didnt have the time to enjoy them. The location is beautiful for a weekend away from it all. It was just a bit too far from Elkins to come and go more than once a day. We hope to return another time when we can enjoy everything the property has to offer (including the gameroom). Thanks for the excellent communication before our stay and for providing such a wonderful place to catch up with friends.

  • Kay H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    A lot of spider webs, bed downstairs very hard while loft was very soft. Ours however was just right. Lol. Loved the location after we got there. Didn’t mind it being so far out but potholes were terrible & so was dust. Cabin needed frying pan, but all in all was great. We all enjoyed our time, kids loved hot tub & river; liked fire pit, wrap around porch, coziness Would recommend if you didn’t mind being out. Liked privacy

  • Lana R.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Our stay was relaxing we had a great time. The house was beautiful.

  • Langley S.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    We arrived at night to the cabin, trust the google map directions as clicked from the website. The key was in the lockbox as instructed and we were able to settle in nicely. When we woke up we were surprised to find an enormous green pasture behind the cabin with the river just behind the pasture. It was so beautiful! We enjoyed playing in the river, fishing, and chasing our dog. Mealtime in the screened-in porch was lovely. This week was a wonderful spring break getaway for our family in mid- April.

  • Ruth B.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    House was beautiful, it was very quiet, we enjoyed fishing and relaxing with a family weekend

  • Skermine R.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Calm relax

  • Deborah S.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    We arrived after 4 in the dark. You could not see the cabin from the road and the 49 is a small 4” disk on the fence. Maybe turn on outdoor lights for better view. The 40 rules was a bit over the top. We were very careful not to do anything wrong which took away a little from our once a year family get together. Other than that we did enjoy ourselves as a family. Didn’t mind the mice.

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