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Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

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Explore the serene riverbank, where a walking trail invites you to discover the lush surroundings.
Relax in a cozy cabin-style room with a conversational seating area, wooden coffee table, and stone fireplace.
Relax on the deck overlooking the serene water, featuring a hot tub and comfortable seating.
Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by tall trees and lush foliage.
Cozy cabin with a rustic wooden staircase leading to a charming porch.

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE

BOOK NOW to lock in your vacation prices ! 'WaterFRONT' properties will soon experience significant increase in flood insurance rates that will unfortunately have to be passed on to patrons.

When you stay at Cheat River Lodge's SWINGING VINE CABIN, rest assured you will satisfy your affinity for water as the river is just steps from your doorway. The SWINGING VINE CABIN is an authentic log structure with cabin charm inside and out. This premier property is situated on on 5 acres with a great beach for kids. It shares 5.5 riverside acres with our BIG POPLAR cabin (VRBO listing #510827) that are private and heavily wooded. Adjacent to the Monongahela National Forest.
Hot tub. Pet friendly. Nearby dining & shopping

Nothing better exists for those needing access for fishing, kayaking, and tubing. as its at your front door. It's a quick 10 minute drive to the Greenbrier-Durbin scenic train depot in Elkins. Hike & X-County ski the Monongahela National Forest. 23 miles to downhill skiing.

SWINGING VINE's cathedral ceiling, log walls, glass fronted wood stove w/stone hearth combined with the personalized linens and tasteful décor will provide a warm welcome. A gentle access to the river, a large lawn, a step in shower stall, and a main floor just a few steps up from ground level make the Swinging Vine undoubtedly the best choice for pets, children, or elderly persons.

Two bedrooms on the main, each with a queen bed.. The kitchen is fully equipped with all of the essentials, to include dinnerware that matches the décor. Remodeled to provide all of the modern appointments you would expect to find in a charming mountain getaway, it includes electric baseboard heat, air conditioning, cable TV. Additional fans, a charcoal barbecue grill, and picnic table are provided.

As a CHEAT RIVER LODGE property guest, you will benefit by our 40 years in the hospitality industry. We are NOT a remote property management company. We have an 'on premise' office location that is staffed 24/7 to meet your needs.. All of our properties are RIVERFRONT, and are listed with VRBO. If you need additional accommodations nearby you may also like our RHODODENDRON cabin (#98664), and BIG POPLAR (#510827). Coming soon on VRBO is our LODGE (#1507732), TREEHOUSE (#987137), and STONE HOUSE (#987138)

Gorgeous views await at our SWINGING VINE cabin. Let your vacation begin here, where you will be greeted by a warm hot tub and fresh linens on the beds.
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WINTER TRAVEL: prepare your vehicle for encountering snow covered roads.
4 wheel drive is best
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INTERNET: to assure that service will be available, it must be requested at the time you make a reservation because the service must be pre-arranged. There is a usage fee. We cannot guarantee speeds or data that will support gaming, or downloading movies.

Property manager

Roxye Marshall

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE only.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be crated if left alone.. Stay fee is PER DOG

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: nice property for children

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
WV, Elkins

What's nearby

  • Stuart Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Elkins City Park - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Davis and Elkins College - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 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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Stay WATERFRONT. Stay CHEAT RIVER LODGE Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robin H.

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

Cute Place

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

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

Prefect

It was so quiet and peaceful and so nice just to relax and be by the river highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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

Wonderful Cabin

Very cozy cabin at an ideal location. We had privacy yet close to amenities. Loved the hot tub. We will definitely stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie U., Midkiff, WV

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

Great location for our getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin on the river. The location is great. It was a nice relaxing stay with a beautiful view and nice accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

emilie b.

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

Rustic getaway

We absolutely loved staying here and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

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

Awesome

I like so much this place, it was our second time stay in this cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George W., Kingwood/Texas

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

West Virginia

Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yael N.

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

Nice place with private access to the river

The place was very nice and quiet. Private access to the river and not far from the Otter creek wilderness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Beautiful Getaway

We enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing time at the cabin. The addition of rocking chairs and built in benches were a plus. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shenandoah S.

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

swinging vine in Elkins

Beautiful property and location. Staff were friendly and came daily to service. Just a gorgeous view and setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanelda F.

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

Perfection!

Absolutely loved the weekend getaway! The cabin and area was perfect! ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Quiet and nice

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lovely place on the water!!

It was the much needed relaxing and quiet vacation we needed. Property manager, Roxy, and her team were extremely professional and shared lots of great information about the area. Our dog ****LOVED**** it. If you are looking for takeout, we highly recommend the white pizza and eggplant rollatini from Mama Mia’s in downtown Elkins. They are authentic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jane H.

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

Quiet location

I enjoyed my stay at this cabin. The location is wonderful. There is room for improvement. The interior walls (logs) were extremely dusty. The ceiling fan also caked with dust. Not a good environment for a dust allergy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Anniversary get away

Nice quiet cabin. River is closer than the pictures make it seem. Nice big porch. Dog friendly with a nice dog bed. Appliances are clean and look newer. Linens were nice. I would recommend bringing your own towels and a couple throw blankets. Towels were the only thing not provided and the leather couch could be a little chilly. Town was nice and has everything needed. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall M.

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

Beautiful Location

My girlfriend and I spent a weekend at the Swinging Vine and we had an amazing time! This was our first trip together, and one we'll remember forever. The hot tub overlooking the river was very nice. The cabin was very clean and well stocked with the essentials. The river was very low, so I wasn't able to do much fishing, but it looks like a great fishing spot. On minor criticism; the VRBO listing says there's Wifi, but there wasn't. To be fair, the description by the owner does not mention Wifi. We hope to plan a return visit next year.

10/10 Excellent

Teddye P., Trenton

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

A perfect spot!

The river! I parked my chair in it and didn't move! It was the perfect location. VERY simple, but ample for our needs. Owner PLEASE listen to your renter's and get rid of those HARD mattresses. The lady that picked up our towels was wonderful, giving us suggestions on where to find places. Thank you ,you were a doll. The gentleman that took care of the hot tub was helpful as well. He gave us some pointers too! Your Staff is awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

James G., Vienna

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

Had a Great Time - Loved It!

Property was very clean. A couple of comments, not problems. 1) It would help to have the wifi logon and password posted or given to the renter. 2) A channel listing for the TV would help. Also, shielded cables for the cable, tv, and router would help. There was interference with the tv signal when we talked on our cell phones, the bathroom heater kicked on,and when we made coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James A.

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

4 but not 5 stars

We had a great time and plan on going back again all though we will check to make sure the hot tub is in working order. We had a problem with ours while we were there and having the hot tub was a big reason why we had choosen the vacation spot that we did. The maintenance man that they had tried his best to fix the problems that we had but they did not have the parts on hand to do so. Like I said we loved the place and are still planning on going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Fantastic cabin

This cabin was a great fit for us., it was very clean. The Wi-Fi was not any good but we didn’t go to the mountains to sit on a computer the whole time. The TV was very good. Take your own water because the water does smell and doesn’t taste very good. But to me these were little things not a deal breaker. The water was a little low when we stayed, so our fishing didn’t go so great. However in our key envelope were direction for other things to do. Which was fantastic. The people were really nice that came to check on the hot tub. The best part about it was we did not have to find someone to watch our dog, she got to go have fun too. Thanks great stay and we intent to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eileen m.

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

Nice cabin. Great location.

Cold . Rain. Muddy. Cabin warm. Clean. No towels for showers. One kitchen towel. Well water had a bad odor. I guess that’s to be expected . Overall a good place to stay if I go back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Anniversary Trip

The property was great! The only thing that we didn't like was the strong iron smell and taste in the water and that the Wi-Fi password didn't work. I could not get a hold of anyone in the office when I tried to call about the password.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Great place

Great getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023