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CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby.

Bear Cub Retreat – Secluded 3-Bedroom Chalet

Escape to Bear Cub Retreat, a charming chalet set on 10 peaceful acres of forest and pasture, offering stunning mountain views. This secluded getaway is perfect for singles, couples, or families seeking adventure or relaxation.

Inside, enjoy a cozy fireplace, open living area, and a fully equipped kitchen with dining space—ideal for meals together after a day of exploring.

Step outside to the expansive deck and hot tub, perfect for soaking in the scenery. Nearby adventures include skiing at Timberline Mountain and Canaan Valley State Park, hiking in Dolly Sods, and exploring Blackwater Falls State Park.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: Twin + Bunk Beds (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 3: King

Additional Details:
No pets | Non-smoking
4WD recommended in winter during snow or ice.

Guest Perks: Complimentary access to Mirror Lake Recreation Area: fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking, and more. Canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, life jackets, and oars provided at no extra charge.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden

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Exterior
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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
On-site 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 area

Located in Dryfork, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Canaan Valley Ski Resort and Timberline Four Season Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Dryfork, WV

What's nearby

  • Canaan Valley - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Canaan Valley Resort State Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Canaan Valley and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dry Fork and Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Canaan Valley Ski Resort and Timberline Four Season Resort are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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CR1290- Private Cabin! Hot tub! Skiing Nearby. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice secluded setting. Six adults 55 stayed for two nights, and we’re all pleased with the rental. If, and when we’re back in the Canaan Valley area, we would definitely be interested in staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Yaqueline s.

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

Fabulous

Amazing place to vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025