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Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway.

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway.

Come spend a weekend, week, or more at the River Retreat! Our secluded cabin is situated along the Buckhannon River. We are conveniently located 2 miles from the Hampton boat launch, 3 miles from Upshur County Trails and Recreation Park, and 6 miles from downtown Buckhannon. The space is comprised of 2 bedrooms, a large living area, 2 bathrooms, dining/kitchen area, patio, balcony, and fire pit. Secluded Riverfront Property on Best Muskie River in the State!
The space
The Muskie-lounge River Retreat boasts a beautiful rural view in all seasons. Enjoy the peaceful woods, firepit, or fishing the Buckhannon River. The section of river bordering the property is known for being prime muskellunge territory. Within a short drive are the Hampton boat launch, Upshur County Trails (for biking, hiking, frisbee golf, and more), WV Wildlife Center, and Fidler Mill.

If you're from out of town you may also want to consider exploring well-known attractions such as: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (22mi), Stonewall Resort (31mi), Tygart Lake State Park (45mi), Seneca Rocks (65mi), Blackwater Falls (68mi), and Dolly Sods (72mi). Some of West Virginia's finest attractions, as well as our favorite restaurants, can be found in a brochure upon your arrival.

PLEASE NOTE:
-We frequently replenish the gravel in the driveway; however, it can still be difficult to navigate in the winter. We recommend a 4wd vehicle if the weather is icy.
-Cable and wifi are unavailable due to the cabin's secluded location in the West Virginia mountains. WE DO HAVE A HOTSPOT AVAILABLE On Site and plenty of dvds to choose from.
-Cell phone service in rural WV can be spotty at times; however, we have AT&T and get good service.

My wife's great grandfather originally built the Muskie-Lounge River Retreat as a hunting cabin. We have recently undergone adventure of transforming this cabin into our family home. We are frequently making renovations to create a more family friendly atmosphere while still maintaining the rugged mountain environment. We appreciate any thoughtful feedback you may provide.

KITCHEN SPECIFICS
-stove and oven
-utensils and dinnerware
-instapot (and air fryer lid)
-coffee maker
-full size fridge
-toaster
-microwave
Guest access
Please make yourselves at home! Guests have access to everything on the property except for a maintenance room (where we keep supplies) and the shed near the train tracks.
Other things to note
-Please do not rearrange the furniture (Chairs in master bedroom may be used on balcony and wooden chairs can be used on deck. We just ask you don't leave the chairs out in bad weather and put them back where they belong.)
~Hotspot Password can be found on the bottom of the hotspot and is listed in the living room area
~Absolutely NO SMOKING or VAPING inside.

Thank you for respecting our cabin. A full list of expectations can be found under house rules. Additionally, is a checklist entitled 'Before you go' placed on the kitchen table. We ask you follow those few steps before your checkout to help us keep cleaning costs low.

Property manager

Jeremy Tenney

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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

About the area

Map
Buckhannon, WV

What's nearby

  • West Virginia Wesleyan College - 10 min drive
  • St Joseph's Hospital - 11 min drive
  • Little Hungary Farm Winery - 22 min drive
  • Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - 28 min drive
  • Stonewall Resort State Park - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tudor's Biscuit World - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Donut Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. located?

Set in Buckhannon, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of West Virginia Wesleyan College, West Virginia State Wildlife Center and St Joseph's Hospital. Little Hungary Farm Winery is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Getaway
We stayed 2 nights over Labor Day weekend and everyone had a great time. We had everything we needed and the cabin was clean and nice. The hosts are wonderful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muskie Lounge
The cabin was nice and clean. The stairs are a bit steep but we was able to manage them. The check out was at 11 am so it was nice not be to rushed when leaving. Check in was super easy also. We had everything provided to make our stay very comfortable. The river was just a short walk to do some fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Time spent visiting local family in area and seeing some beautiful WV.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very quiet and everything was in the house that we needed. Only issue was we had 2 older people that were not able to get up the steps and that is where the couch is. Only place to sit downstairs is the kitchen table. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how quiet it was I loved sitting on the balcony first thing in the morning got to watch two baby deer playing the property is perfect my kid's didn't want to leave we had an amazing time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ministry Retreat
My small group spent the weekend to plan our upcoming year. We enjoyed the quant and quiet of this location. It had everything we needed to work and relax. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray G.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Stay
Property was a great home base for our family in the Buckhannon area to visit family. Quiet place-especially since the trains do not seem to be running anymore(coal mine closed). Hosts were quick to respond to a request, and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Brilliant, us

Liked: Cleanliness
River Retreat
Very nice and relaxing stay. Clean, well-stocked and wonderful scenery!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Trip
We had a great stay here at the Muskie-Lounge River Retreat!! We were here for my son’s wedding. The cabin was clean and ready when we arrived. The Tenney’s were flexible on check-in times and allowed us to get in a bit early to be able to shower/change from traveling before our rehearsal dinner. Evenings spent on the deck around the fire was very relaxing!! Would for sure bring the family back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway in the woods
The house was clean and ready for use. Lots of beds and spaces for sleeping for larger groups. The house was a little cold but there was an electrict fireplace so the upstairs was always nice and cozy. We had a fire outside the last night and enjoyed the outdoors. Priperty is conviniently only 15 minutes away from grocery stores/gas stations/ etc. There was some cleaning we had to do before check out but it was not too bad. Overall we had a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed here for a fishing trip. Close to the boat ramps and a great place to come home to after a day of fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas with the Family
The house was perfect for our stay. We loved the cleanliness and the Christmas decorations. We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time!
Very comfortable and homey! We completely enjoyed the location, decor and just spending some quality time with our son.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family getaway
Great experience! Clean, Wi-Fi hotspot provided as requested, excellent communication with property owners throughout as they answered questions quickly and offered recommendations. Upstairs stayed cool with window A/C and ceiling fans, although I recommend bringing an extra box fan for any hot sleepers (one fan was provided with property, but we’re a bunch of hot-sleepers). Beds were comfy, free firewood offered was extremely thoughtful. We had a lovely stay and recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
one issue
Very nice... only issue for us was fishing and swimming wasn't available at the cabin. We thought the river would be in front and easy to access but there wasn't a place available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Middle of nowhere not far from anywhere!
A great experience that isn't really far from any of the area's attractions while feeling like you've retreated to your own personal little valley... very reasonable accommodations for 1 person, 1-3 couples, and even some kids if you had them with enough common space plus places to retreat off to for sleeping and bathroom coverage needed with 2 fulls. Really neat secluded hillside spot just a short drive to groceries and thoroughfares. Our purpose was to visit the asylum in Weston and the excursion train in Elkins; both were a very easy day-trip-level drive to/from. Did not experience any problems during the visit; thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
This was an excellent place to stay. Communication was good and they gave helpful suggestions about local activities. Their directions were helpful, and clean up instructions were clear. The cabin was very nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place
Exactly what we read about in online it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Had everything we needed, and was primarily a place to rest our heads, so we could visit with family during the day. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
So accommodating!!
We wanted a laid back vacation that we didn’t feel pressured to go out and do stuff, but had the option to if we felt inclined. This was the perfect cabin for that! We went out to eat several times, went to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, the West Virginia Wildlife Center, and Sweet-A-Licious ice cream shop. The cabin itself was amazing, especially for vacationing with kiddos. The stairs have a built in gate, there are a couple of playpens available, a couple of rocking chairs, and so many toys! We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023