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CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Escape to Bear Cub Retreat, a serene chalet nestled amidst 10 acres of forest and pasture. Inside, unwind by the fireplace or cook up a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen; outside, soak in mountain views from the expansive deck's hot tub.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub

Discover the ultimate escape at Bear Cub Retreat, a charming chalet set amidst 10 serene acres of forest and pasture. This secluded haven offers breathtaking mountain views and a warm, inviting atmosphere ideal for singles, couples, or families seeking adventure or relaxation.
Step inside to find a welcoming space featuring a fireplace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The open layout seamlessly connects the living area with the fully-equipped kitchen and dining space, making it easy to enjoy meals together.
Outside, the retreat's expansive deck beckons you to relax in the hot tub while soaking in the stunning landscape. Whether you're hitting the nearby slopes at Timberline Mountain and Canaan Valley State Park, exploring the scenic trails of Dolly Sods, or venturing to the awe-inspiring Blackwater Falls State Park, you'll find a range of nearby activities to explore.
Bear Cub Retreat is more than just a place to stay—it's a gateway to unforgettable experiences in the heart of nature. Make it your next vacation destination and create memories that will last a lifetime.
No Pets. Non-Smoking.
4wd is required in winter when snow is heavy or with ice.

Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: 1 Twin + Bunkbeds (room sleeps 3 total)
Bedroom 3: King



All Canaan Realty guests have complimentary access to the privately owned Mirror Lake Recreation Area. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking and more! Canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, life jackets and oars are provided at no additional charge to our guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dryfork, WV

What's nearby

  • Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 31 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 40 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allegheny Restaraunt - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Quenchers Pub - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Applewood Inn and Breakfast Nook - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hickory Dining Room - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Mama Mia Italian Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dry Fork, Canaan Valley Resort State Park, and Canaan Valley Ski Resort. Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

CV1290-Private getaway! Dolly Sods nearby, Hot tub Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yaqueline s.

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

Fabulous

Amazing place to vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

We enjoyed the stay at the bear cub retreat! It was a bit disappointing that the hot tub was dirty so we just ended up sticking our feet in. Overall the cabin was a nice quiet retreat, and gave for a nice view and lots of deer right in the yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Great small getaway house

Isolated from the main Canaan Valley area it was a great little getaway with a great view of the mountain off the fronr porch. Easy to get to anywhere amd everywhere from house. Definitely consider using again for a couples trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This was the perfect location for our long weekend getaway! It has the most beautiful view that you can enjoy from the hot tub or from inside the house. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. I couldn’t imagine a better place to disconnect. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Perfect Getaway!

What an amazing home to visit and perfect for experiencing a good snowfall. We so enjoyed the amenities -- hot tub / two bathrooms / gas fireplace! And having ample toys and games available for our kids was a huge plus. We would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great place

We visit the Dolly Sods area often, and this is our first stay at this property. It was a great property—a very private location with plenty of space inside and to walk around outside. We saw more wildlife at the house than we did hiking up in Dolly Sods. The house was great. I have only two things I would say would be nice as improvements. One is some more small/medium pots and pans. There are a couple, but their non-stick is gone, and I couldn't find a regular-size spatula that someone hadn't melted the edges, just a mini one. The other thing is the internet was extremely slow. I have stayed at places even in the same homestead, so I was a little perplexed until I left and saw they had a video camera pointing at the driveway. That probably takes up most of the bandwidth because it is just DSL. Starlink would be better if streaming video cameras. To me, neither is worth reducing a 5 rating. I just wish I knew about the pots/utensils so I could have brought some. We are in the mountains to get away, so the internet is not a high priority, but with work and in today's world, sometimes you just need it because there is no cell service. I would definitely rent the place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish F.

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

A True Retreat

We were so grateful for the opportunity to stay at Bear Cub Retreat. Having the privacy at the dead end road, great Mountain Views, & amenities like the hot tub, fireplace, wildfire, record player, games, etc all made the home away from home a treat! Nature lovers will love the property & area as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anita W.

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

Beautiful Cabin and nice Hot tub for guest

My kids did enjoy their self I do like that items was offer just in case u didn't bring which was amazing because it was right where u needed it. Beautiful spacious cabin with lots of outdoor space and nice beautiful view. in a private area as described, But there was no A.C until I got to the cabin and seen only ceiling fans which was really hot the 3days me and my family stayed I seen A.C off for summer only winter which was crazy to me the kids was so hot they wanted to stay outdoors because it was much more shade blowing then indoors. then out of no where water was turned off the day before my check out I was so upset I called maintenance and no one came out I was told go to the circuit box switch the water pump off then back on I did the water came out slowly for minutes then off again that was very uncomfortable especially with out water to drink indoor. if there was a water shortage line I would have stayed in another place that wasn't right at all and should be corrected before another guest experience this problem during there stay iam sorry but it was not ok for me especially the price for this not to be addressed to others and myself but it was a experience to remember...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Great Stay

My family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Bear Cub Retreat

We enjoyed our stay at the Bear Cub Retreat. Rooms were clean. Appliances functioned appropriately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Absolutely loved this property. Had a great trip with my husband!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori R.

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

Secluded mountain getaway with a family touch

We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Cub Retreat! When we arrived, we found some games and kids toys which was amazing for our little kids! We loved the view, hot tub, and the swing seat. It was nice being able to spend time as a family with homey touches!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Long weekend getaway

Very nice with a beautiful view. Would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA M.

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

Peaceful And Quite

The property was beautiful and exactly what we needed to get away from the every day hustle and bustle of life. We enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back next year for our anniversary again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Amazing Views

The house and property were beautiful, absolutely loved it. If you enjoy cooking, as I do, the kitchen was lacking; you will need to bring any and all spices. They do keep a small variety of K-Cups though and that was nice. Having one bathroom was a bit tough for 4 if us, 2 being older teenagers, but the views and available activities made up for any short falls there may have been.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022