You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and a hot tub at Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub
Big Poplar is an authentic log cabin on 5 acres along the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, at the edge of the Monongahela National Forest near Elkins, WV. The river is steps from your door, and the hot tub on the riverside deck seats six.
THE CABIN - Sleeps 6: two first-floor bedrooms (bedroom one and bedroom two), each with a queen bed, plus a queen in the loft - 1 bathroom with shower - Log walls, cathedral ceiling, and a glass-front wood stove in a natural stone hearth (firewood provided) - Fully equipped kitchen: electric stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, and cookware - Dining table for four, cable TV, and electric heat - Please note: the loft stairs are very steep and not suited to young children or older guests
OUTSIDE - Riverfront hot tub for up to 6, serviced daily by professionals (adults only) - Deck with benches over the river, picnic tables, and a charcoal grill (used in the yard, not on the deck) - Ample parking at the cabin - Dogs welcome, up to 2
ON THE RIVER AND IN THE FOREST The Shavers Fork is a stocked trout stream, and fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and tubing start right out front (bring your own gear). Stuart Recreation Area is just 1.6 miles away, and Stuart Memorial Drive over Bickle's Knob leads to fire-tower views, hiking trails, and quiet cross-country skiing in winter.
NEARBY (driving miles from the cabin) - Monongahela National Forest gates: 1.6 miles - Rhododendron cabin, our sister cabin on Faulkner Road: 1.7 miles - Swinging Vine Cabin, our sister cabin in Cheat River Acres, is just a couple hundred yards away. Find it on Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com/986621 - Stuart Recreation Area: 1.6 miles - Bickle Knob Fire Tower: 5.3 miles (last stretch is a gravel forest road) - Elkins City Center, with shops, restaurants, and groceries: 7.3 miles - Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad depot, Elkins: 7.3 miles - Otter Creek Wilderness trailhead: 7.3 miles - Canaan Valley Ski Resort: 26 miles - Timberline Four Seasons Resort: 31 miles - Blackwater Falls State Park: 39 miles - Dolly Sods Wilderness (Bear Rocks): 41 miles - Snowshoe Resort: 56 miles
GOOD TO KNOW - Check-in after 4 PM, check-out before 11 AM - Bed linens are provided and beds are made when you arrive. Please bring towels for the bath, kitchen, and hot tub, or add them for a fee. - Internet must be requested when you book, because it's arranged ahead, and there is a usage fee. It isn't suited to gaming or large downloads. - Summer cooling comes from fans and window A/C; the mountain air and river keep nights cool. - Winter roads can be snow covered, so 4-wheel drive is best. - No campfires, since floating embers are a danger under the trees. - Our prices include all fees.
HOSTED BY CHEAT RIVER LODGE Joe and Roxye Marshall have welcomed guests on the Cheat River since 1984. We're not a remote management company: our on-site office is staffed 24/7. Need room for more people? Ask about our riverfront Rhododendron cabin (#986624).
Located in Elkins, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Canaan Valley Ski Resort and Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit West Virginia Railroad Museum and Augusta Heritage Center. Visit our Elkins travel guide
Is Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Stuart Recreation Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alpena Gap Recreation Site and Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center. Elkins City Park and West Virginia Railroad Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Riverfront Log Cabin with Hot Tub Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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This is a private cabin that gives you your own section of Shavers Fork of the Cheat River. Very clean and well set up upon arrival. Nice deck out back facing the stream. Hot tub was at a good temperature for us. We would come back. Good central location to explore Monongahela Park.
Our Cheat River stay this second time, was exceptional.. They did some changes (an overhang over the hot tub) that we thought was going to be bad (You want to see the sky there) But turned out awesome! We were able to be in the hot tub with snow and sleet coming down AND able to watch baseball at the same time. The beds were comfortable, pots and pans and everything we needed for a great stay.
Also, the mgmt was very responsive when we needed them. We will for sure be back!! Thank you!!
Very nice cabin probably one of the nicest we have stayed in so far. Very easy check in and out no interaction really needed with the host. Would recommend of tou are looking for a secluded place to stay but still around areas to get what you need.
Poplar cabin was perfect for our needs. The river running beside it was so relaxing and beautiful. The beds weren’t the best thing I’ve ever slept in, but also not the worst. Host was very helpful and kind. We would stay in this cabin again.
Had an amazing time! The cheat River was amazing right out the back door! We did a lot of fabulous sight seeing around the area… thank you, we had a blast.
Very beautiful. Definitely good place to stay in mountains. Communication with the owner eas spot on. One thing don't expect cell service if you have verizon lol.
This was such a great (and large!) Cabin with perfect access to Canaan Valley skiing. Loved it! All the decor and feel is just what we wanted for a relaxing winter weekend.
This was the best cabin! Even better than shown online. It was very secluded and clean. Great location and great hosts. We had a slight issue checking in, but the hosts made sure to accommodate and we couldn’t have been happier. We will definitely be coming back and specifically for this cabin.
Nice quiet secluded cabin with river access. Access could use some maintenace but with caution you can get to waters edge. Cabin was clean. Two items of note: beds were firm and you need to brings towels. Host is very upfront about both. Host was easy to reach and easy to work with.
The cabin was absolutely perfect. Very clean. The water running over the rocks in front was very relaxing. We enjoyed our stay here. The only problems we had...were the wifi (That you pay extra to have)was horrible. It hardly ever worked. The hot tub jets had very little pressure.
The weather was terrible and it was still fun. We spent our time in the hot tub and enjoyed the beautiful cabin. The river was right outside- and rolling because of the rain and it was so peaceful. We hope to be back in the fall with our whole family. Great stay. Thank you to the amazing hosts.
Nice property. Clean, beautiful location and easy check-in. Be prepared to be totally “off the grid” though as you get zero cell and pretty poor wi fi. It was a actually refreshing in a way but just a warning to those who may need/want it.
The cabin was semi-remote, and quite on the river. The setting is beautiful and tranquil. However, you need to bring paper towels, hot pads, and basic cooking supplies (i.e. oil, salt and pepper, herbs and spices, hot pads). That being said, there is a Walmart, and Kroger down the road in Elkins. I cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melanie B.
17 November 2017
Wonderful!
This cabin in the woods was the perfect place for my family! We really couldn't have asked for more. It was secluded enough we felt like we had full privacy, but also close enough to Elkins to make the short drive if we needed anything. Being directly on the river was the best part, and there is a nice sized deck and yard to hang out in. The biggest plus was it was clean!!! We only stayed for 2 nights and housekeeping even stopped after our first night to see if we wanted them to straighten up or need anything. Beautiful place, beautiful area, can't wait to come back!
My wife and I went to the cabin for a 2 night stay, loved the whole experience. The cabin was clean and very welcoming when we arrived. Everything was exactly as it was described in the listing. My only complaint is that we weren't really able to kayak because the river was too shallow and less of a river more of a creek. We brought a 2 person raft and tied off to the rocks in a deep pool which worked out great. We will definitely be returning in the future ane recommending the cabin to anyone looking to get away.
Beautiful setting and location. Well constructed log cabin. Spa a plus. Sheets and comforters very soft. Clean cabin. Well insulated. TV is huge and archaic/old. Dominated the room but only supplied basic service and not adaptable. The only room with no heat was the bathroom which was really the only room that would have benefited from having heat. Heater there but no control knob. Electric outlets would not hold iPhone chargers- very loose connections. Not clear on switches for the myriad of odd lights. Great space, needs some interior help.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Brionna W.
28 July 2026
Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
We come in yearly for our family reunion. My mother was recently diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer. With that being said, we normally camp or stay in a hotel. We chose a cabin with the idea of soft comfy beds and nature would be amazing for her moral and ability to relax. Instead, all of the beds were extremely hard, so much so that each and every day she was in severe pain and ended up spending our last night on the couch as it gave a small amount of relief to the pain she was experiencing from multiple days on a VERY hard bed. Cardboard would be what I’d compare them to. Sheets that are claimed to be charged 75 for dog hair if found on beds were cheap/poorly made and see through. We thankfully brought our own sheets and used them instead. My mother also began cleaning our first full day there as the picnic tables were poorly painted and extremely dirty to the point we never used them except when my aunts and uncles came to visit with her once in the area.Cabin looked like it had not had a truly deep clean in ages. Dead Bugs on windowsills and on the vent above stove. Check-in was a joke. The woman I spoke to on the phone was extremely rude and short with me when I inquired about check-in policy as there were absolutely none provided through Vrbo. I later realized I had to search their entire website to find check-in and check-out policies. Only true benefit I found in being at this specific stay was the ability to bring my dogs. I’d never stay here again.