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Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat!

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Exterior
Fireplace, DVD player
Fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
  • Timberline Four Season Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Blackwater Falls State Park
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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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.

Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat!

This spacious mountain home provides plenty of peace and quiet both inside and out. Located on a large mountainside lot and surrounded by trees it is the perfect location for wildlife watching and family gatherings. Enjoy the outside hot tub and barbeque on the back deck or just spend some time relaxing with a book and a beverage on the picturesque front porch. Families will enjoy gathering by the fire for a game of cards or favorite movie. A fully equipped kitchen with sitting space for spectators will make the resident chef smile and mealtimes a family affair. The upstairs loft provides a perfect place for separating the gang for quiet time. It is a short drive to Blackwater Falls, Canaan Resort and the “chic” towns of Davis and Thomas. Winter visits will DEFINITELY require 4-wheel drive vehicles.

VIRTUAL TOUR
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Timberline Four Season Resort. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Timberline Four Season Resort and 8 minutes from Sand Run Lake
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Best of Canaan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat! Davis
1495-49315

Otters Den is the perfect mountain retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S., Keyser

Liked: Cleanliness

Otter's Den

Great cabin with plenty of space for a relaxing family weekend. Loved everything about it. Would definitely like to stay here again,! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend weekend

This property was very clean. Beds were comfortable. We didn’t get a chance to use the hot tub or firepit. Loved sitting on the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince D.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Timers

Don't usually like staying within a gated community setting, as they tend to be too crowded and more hotel atmosphere -like. But barely saw any neighbors and entering and exiting community very easy. Loved the hot tub. It was great occupying the grand kids. No AC. Didn't matter. Day time temps in mid 70's and no humidity. Night-time temps had to have to covers on the bed. Great access to many outdoor activities and easy drive to Davis, Thomas, Parsons and the other 'Valley' towns. Definitely will look to book again, if we come back to the Canaan Valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2023 Family Trip

Our family rented this house for a week. We loved the deck area with the hot tub, and fire pit. That was a great addition. We would love to see some decorative lights on the deck, that would make it sooo much more attractive. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for our trip. The goose feather pillows were a little horrible to sleep on. Overall our family loved this house it was so cozy and had all the right amenities and was the perfect distance from the guard stand. We would book it again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurk T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Mama

Great family getaway. Spotless, well-appointed, and with a huge fireplace. Hot tub/grilling deck is a wonderful addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin o., Virginia Beach VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location for sking

Spacious very comfortable. Everyone enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Our Family

We spent the Thanksgiving weekend together and the home was the perfect size with the perfect amenities! We enjoyed hiking at Dolly Sods too. This was our first ever visit to Canaan Valley and we will be coming back again to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home layout. Well stocked. You will need 4 wheel drive if there is snow. Secluded even though g

Reuion
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

October 2022 otters den

This was such a amazing stay! Private easy and just gorgeous! The only thing was the amount of cob webs and flies. Many dead and live flies! Cob webs in windows, ceiling, corners, lamps, corner-corner, fans…- other the. That is was clean and a really wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!!

Everything was fantastic. Great location and great getaway. Hot tub was great and the house was perfect for the family. Definitely would stay there again. From the time before we even started our vacation to the very last day, the experience was great. Owners and realtor were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

We enjoyed our stay. It was like home. It could use some deep cleaning and a faster coffee pot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

It was amazing, definitely met our expectations and enjoyed every minute of it. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Cassie C.

Middle of the road house

House was ok. Smelled old. Definitely needs some tender loving care and attention. Needs common every day items; metal spatula for grill, aluminum foil, tape, more than three left over containers, more than two trash bags. Doable and ok house but compared to most doesn't measure up. Hot tub was very nice! When arived there was a water issue, agency called water company and resolved. Sink drain did not drain, reported to agency. Great views at surrounding area hiking places. However, very twisty windy up and down mountains to get there. If you love mountains and back roads great drive, if get car sick bad choice. One of those places you visit once and say, " well it was ok but would never return."
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa L.

Nice house in beautiful area

I am a person that reads reviews so putting this out there in case it helps someone. This house is VERY dusty. I am not saying it's not clean, it was clean just dust everywhere. If you are a person with allergies, it's something to be aware of. Our only other thing was the coffee maker took forever (over an hour to brew) . Otherwise it was a fabulous stay in a beautiful area. We loved the layout of the house. We enjoyed the big windows with a view to the woods. We would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute and very dusty

Otter’s Den is a beautiful property. We enjoyed the stay, location of it, and amenities. However, the property was ver dusty at check-in time, huge spider webs on all corners, and even the kitchen utensils were covered in a thick layer of dust. Bathrooms were clean, and so were the bed linens. , but the property is in big need of carpet replacement. You would think the guests would be received with a much cleaner property, it seems to me that the place was empty for a few months. We did appreciate the good working heating system and the hot tub, which was very clean. Bathroom mats need to be replaced badly. Overall it was a good experience, but the fees charged, I would expect a cleaner place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Labor Day weekend stay with friends

We stayed there with 9 adults Thursday to Monday over Labor Day. Had a great time, using facilities (hot tub, fire place, grill). 4 bedrooms plus the couch in the den easily accommodated 9 adults. We did a lot of hiking and exploring but stayed in one day because of rain and still had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Therese H.

Great location

Good space. Close to Seneca, Cass and Dolly Sods.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Heaven

The agent and owner are exceptional hosts. Very responsive and nice enough to provide extra new cutlery and bbq set. Kitchen very well equipped. Linens and blankets very clean. Bed very comfortable. Carpet needs update/clean. The house is spacious and the area is wonderful. We will be happy to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we hoped for

A great location to escape with the family. The house was spacious for our large group and everyone enjoyed being in the woods. Make sure your paperwork for the guardhouse is in order that you get in emails - ours wasn't and the guard couldn't let us in until we left for a bit and got it figured out - our fault, but just double check. The first night we worried about the fact there is no air conditioning but with the windows open, the house cooled very nicely. Every other evening was cooler (mid-July stay) and we never had issues. The hot tub was a nice addition and the fire pit was great for a couple of nights with hot dogs and s'mores. We also made use of the hiking trails at the top of the mountain and fishing ponds. Overall, a great location and great house!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house in the perfect location

Loved staying at Otter's Den so much! The house was perfect for our needs - there was space for everyone and the kitchen had everything we could possibly have needed. A mile-ish walk or drive gets you to the Dolly Sods and it's only a 15 minute drive to Davis. The firepit was perfect - secluded and with a good amount of seating, and we all agreed that the hot tub was the cleanest we'd ever experienced!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house

We were pleasantly surprised with all the little extra things this house had like toys, books, and games. The area was extremely peaceful with plenty of wildlife. The only real negative was the steep, rocky, root trail up to the fire pit wasn't really safe for my mother . Once we were up there, the area around the fire pit was uneven and it was difficult to get your chair to sit flat. This was extremely disappointing for all of us and we only had a fire one night during our four nights there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review of 22 Tuscarora

We had an excellent long weekend at 22 Tuscarora. The house was perfect for our family reunion. There were little things that needed a bit of attention as the house ages, but nothing major. The deck was perfect for our evening family time and the seating was ample for our large group. The sunken living room was great and we enjoyed the hot tub. Might look to return during the winter for some skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking Getaway

The house had everything that we needed. We only brought our clothing and food and recommended paper goods/soaps and that worked just fine. Lots of hiking nearby. Access to Dolly Sods was just up the road. Canaan Valley and Blackwater State Parks were not far away. The house was nice with more than enough tables and seating. We didn't spend a whole lot of time at the house and never used the hot tub or the outdoor cooking equipment, so we can't comment on them. It's not easy to find a restaurant in the area. We ate several meals at Canaan Valley Resort for lack of anywhere else to go. In Davis, the few places to eat that were there, seem to be closed Mon-Wed. Small complaint....the Wifi worked, but it was slow and apparently not very secure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Lisa I.

Otters den

Haven't seen my son in more than a year due to covid.. We meet half way. He lives in NC we live in NY. We really just needed to spend time together so the house wasn't that important. The grill was absolutely disgusting and there were lots of con webs in the kitchen. Had we not just been looking to spend time together is have been disappointed in the home but it was secondary.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what was needed

My mom and I wanted to get away and enjoy some relaxing time away from the madness of the city and this place provided everything we needed. Will definitely consider going back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021