Cheat River Lodge & Cabins

My husband and I booked the Swinging Vine cabin for this weekend to get away from all of life's daily stress and to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. The cabin was very clean. Sitting right along the river with a hot tub on the deck makes for a very relaxing environment. The water was good...much better than chlorinated city water. Sleeping was just like being at home because the mattress is firm and supportive just like our own bed at home. If you don't like firm mattresses, then like the host recommends prior to your stay, bring a mattress topper. We felt it was perfect as is.
The cabin is conveniently located near local attractions as well as stores and restaurants. The location was easy to find with the instructions that were sent to us prior to arriving. We have had an amazing experience here and felt the need to leave a five star review, because all too often people are quick to give reviews that are negative. We definitely plan to come back again. Highly recommend!

Love the location and amenities of the cabins. And the dog-friendly decor. I have stayed there several times and the place is always clean.

We had a lovely family vacation 8/31-9/6. We stayed in the Poplar cabin. The beds were comfortable and our cabin was very tidy. This property is naturally beautiful and secluded. We were able to tube right from our backyard. The hot tub is well maintained and. checked daily. The staff.is very friendly and helpful. This is not a Hilton Hotel, so if you are expecting that this is not the place for you however if you love the outdoors, want to get away and stay in a clean, comfortable cabin that has been well loved then this is the place for you. We look forward to returning!!!

Stayed at the Treehouse. Considering this is a hotel lodging, this particular cabin felt surprisingly private and tucked away in the trees. There is a partial view of the river, and the sound of it is absolutely tranquil. Use of the hot tub and fireplace is very seamless. Furnishings are pretty average, and we got by just fine with the kitchenware. Also enjoyed the deck, grill and views from the living room.

We stayed at the Rhododendron cabin for a weekend fishing getaway on March 25-27, 2016. Check in was easy as I had received an email to tell me what to do should the store be closed when we arrived. When we pulled in to the cabin the maintenance man was there and introduced himself as such, and returned the next day to gather our trash. Each contact I have had with any of the Cheat River Lodge Staff has been very positive. The cabin itself met all of our needs. There were directions for the hot tub posted which we didn't use but they were very easy to follow. The beds were comfortable, and all linens were clean. We had fresh towels in the bathroom and when they came for our garbage the second day we were provided with more towels. My son is a fly fisherman so the ease of the river access was very good and suited our needs perfectly. I was able to prepare all of our meals right in the cabin with all kitchen accommodations adequately provided. It was a clean kitchen to cook in and all pots and pan and utensils were clean. I loved that they provided the dish soap as I seem to always forget to pack it. Though it is not city water, I never had trouble with the water pressure and our showers were always hot. There was cable TV provided in the cabin so when we were ready to stay in for the evening it provided entertainment. We have already talked about a return trip. Though we didn't catch fish that weekend, we are ready to try again. I would definitely recommend the Cheat River Lodge and especially the Rhododendron cabin! The Moores definitely had a great trip!

Over spring break my Son and his girl friend drove up from Florida and as I needed some great R&R we booked The Big Polar Cabin. I had stayed in the lodge years ago and truly enjoyed it but this time we wanted the perfect cabin and that is exactly what we got! All the comforts of home but with a hot tub and the cabin was feet away from the river. I took the bedroom with the view of the river but even better was the sounds of the river as I slept in my comfy bed. The (adult) kids took the loft and enjoyed the stars at night from their skylight window (one bedroom was empty as it sleeps 6) The kitchen has everything you need and the wood burning stove was great for the cooler nights. Scott came by every day and checked the hot tub, took the trash, stocked firewood and we all enjoyed his conversation and love of the area. Check in was effortless and house keeping made sure we had everything we needed. As a world traveler, I wish I'd known about this hidden gem right in my WV State. The owners are delightful and take great pride in the lodge and all their cabins. Peaceful, 1/4 mile of private fishing and boy did we fish and caught all our fish on the stretch of river behind our cabin. None of that elbow to elbow fishing when they stock trout as we had this portion of the river to ourselves. The Big Poplar puts the heaven in "Almost Heaven West Virginia". We even extended our stay with no complication, well there was one. My cell got service and I got called back to work early. My advice to all looking for a great cabin and true relaxation book with The Cheat River Lodge and remember to turn your phone off! Thank you to Roxy and her staff...we will be back next year booking several cabins for a bigger family retreat!

Our cabin was very clean, beautiful scenery, very peaceful atmosphere. Had a situation come up and Scott the property manager was right there to get the situation corrected in a timely and professional manner. Only thing we would change is instead of staying 3 days next year it will be a week for sure. Once again Scott thank you for making our stay enjoyable. C-ya next year.

Stayed here with friends (5 adults total + 1 dog) in February 2021. Our favorite parts: pet-friendly, daily-serviced hot tub, effective heating, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and a large dining table where we could all sit. It took us about 45 minutes to get to White Grass for cross-country skiing. Simply and comfortably-enough-for-campers furnished.

Nice clean cabin - great relaxing view of the river - close to blackwater's and attractions. Great place to escape to from the hustle and bustle of city.

Very friendly and hasslefree!! My husband and I came for our anniversary and the only complaint was that we had to leave, we loved it so much! We stayed in the Rhodie. Awesome place, we even caught trout from the back porch! It was very clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. We Will definitely come back thank you for the great cabin and experience.

We recently stayed at the Big Poplar Cabin. The cabin is located right along the Cheat River, with a hot tub on the deck that lets you enjoy the river view. On our first day, they sent Scott out to help with a few things and deliver more kindling and whatnot. He came right away and was polite and handled what we needed.

The water is well-water so you can expect a bit of a smell in the water and mineral film in the hot tub, but the place seemed well kept and hot tub was checked and maintained. This was similar to any other log cabin with well water I'd ever stayed in, so I wasn't surprised or dismayed at all. There's a wood/smokey smell because there's a wood burning stove in the cabin (which is a great touch).

My wife and I are prepared to have certain expectations for being in a log cabin, comparing it to other cabin experiences (favorably) and not to a hotel. I saw no sign of problem with the owners while we were there. I'd suggest anyone simply check over their rental right away, and report any issues immediately. We left the place as we found it, respectfully, and were already discussing possible return visits on our drive home... we enjoyed our stay too much to drop a star so it gets 5/5. Yes, there are small flaws, but they were all expected related to staying in a genuine log cabin on a river off the beaten path.

Of note... overall, the entire area (even Elkins) is weak on cell service. We had mixed feelings about some of the restaurants in Elkins, but staying at The Big Poplar cabin was great. We asked about booking WiFi in advance and were able to enjoy a bit of an experimental solution that worked, but there are no guarantees so don't plan to do a working trip from these cabins with limited/no WiFi and weak cell service. For taking a trip to unplug though, you can't beat it. We called in advance and made sure all of our major concerns were planned for before booking, so there were no surprises and everything went well.

I haven't been there in over 20 years but it is a wonderful place pretty much in the middle of nowhere. If you want to get lost in each other for a romantic getaway or solo it's a great option.

The Laurel was the exact size we needed! It was clean and relaxing. The only draw back was the hot tub needs to be updated. But, I would stay here again!

The room was very clean and comfortable. All the staff were polite and helpful. This location is amazing! Our dog enjoyed his stay, as well. We will go back!!!

I stayed here for a few days and the accommodations were nice. I stayed at The Treehouse and there was a kitchen with pretty much everything you need, cable TV, and even a hot tub!

Everyone that worked here was really nice and helpful. I would definitely come back here.

I stayed with my family at Big Poplar in September. We found the cabin clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely consider staying there again.

had a awsome time with my girlfriend. so pretty there.and the hospitality was great.what scenery. and that was at the lodge..now let me tell you about the cabins...wow unreal...so picturesque and clean.....let me tell you...wow....cant wait to go again....crystal was the best.thank you again girl...

Best weekend of my life. Check in and out was amazingly easy...no one bothered us all weekend. Cabin was clean and cozy.

I go every year sometimes twice, if you want the WV Mountain Experience this place is so comfy and enchanting♡

Clean, beautiful scenery, comfortable/cozy & very friendly people! The best is that it was dog friendly at no extra fee