Reviews of Property: Pristine Family Vacation
Description
Cabin,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities
mountain, rural,
pool,
pets considered,
satellite or cable,
TV
Owner
+1 412-965-5163
Speaks: English
59 Reviews of Property 157875 in Canaan Valley, West Virginia
Wonderful Long Weekend Stay
Review Submitted: April 30, 2007
Date of Stay: April 2007
My husband and I stayed in this cabin for four days, along with our dogs Woody and Riley. We loved the cabin and the quiet nights, and found that four days was not nearly enough time to explore the area. We hiked at Seneca Rocks and at the South Branch of the Potomac, and also visited Blackwater Falls and saw a bit of the Dolly Sod. Our favorite place to eat was the Blackwater Brewing Company in Davis - pretty good food and excellent beer! Floyd was wonderful in making sure we had the information we needed. And, the HomeAway listing was exactly on target. Thanks - we really enjoyed the visit, and hope to return! - Janet
perfect getaway
Review Submitted: October 27, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2009
Floyd, Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It was perfect, They say what sells a house is location, location, location; your home has an excellent location to all the places we toured, Blackwater Falls, Seneca Rock, Dolly Sods and Cannan Valley. This was our first anniversary getaway, after 27 years! It will not be our last. We are already talking about next years trip. To future travelers, take a ride on route 72 - no large trucks allowed-one ride I'll never forget, it was breathtaking. We moved the deck chairs to the rear of the house to take in the beautiful sunsets. This was the perfect getaway in the fall.
Amazing Weekend!
Review Submitted: October 21, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2009
My girlfriend and I went to the cabin to get away from DC. It was so amazing. There is such a sense of peace at the cabin, and the area is breathtaking. We had a wonderful time sitting by the fire, relaxing in the hot tub, horseback riding, and hiking. The best part was just doing nothing in that cozy living room. Thanks so much for a great weekend. We'll definitely be back and will recommend it to our firends!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: March 9, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We rented Carminden Cottage for 3 nights for a weekend of snowboarding at Timberline. We enjoyed every minute of the stay, from the cottage to the mountain. The hot tub was a huge plus, since everyone was sore from snowboarding.
While there, my best friend proposed to his girlfriend on the mountain. She said yes of course! They will remember this trip for the rest of their lives. If we get another opportunity to come out here again, we will definitely stay here!
Thanks Floyd!
While there, my best friend proposed to his girlfriend on the mountain. She said yes of course! They will remember this trip for the rest of their lives. If we get another opportunity to come out here again, we will definitely stay here!
Thanks Floyd!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 20, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
We just spent 4 wonderful days playing in the snow at Carminden Cottage. Thanks to Mother Nature for providing the snow to play in! This cottage is very comfortable and conveniently located to access all kinds of fun, winter activities: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, snow-shoeing. We did them all! We enjoyed a great night of food and music at the Purple Fiddle. And we luxuriated in the hot tub at the end of each day. Many thanks to Floyd for working so hard to get the hot tub back up and running before we got there! We really appreciated all of your personal attention. We hope to be back again before long!
A relaxing place to unwind and refresh
Review Submitted: January 12, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
We arrived in Canaan Valley to fresh snow flakes falling, and were delighted to arrive at Carminden Cottage and find it so cozy and appealing. I came to the valley for a few days of skiing and reconnecting with my adult children before we all had to head off into our own hectic directions for the next few months. The ski areas are easily accessible, you can see Timberline ski area from the master bedroom which is nice. The house is comfortable, we enjoyed cooking together and sitting by the fire after a day of skiing. Floyd was wonderful to work with, even letting us delay the day of our arrival due to an ice storm. If you are looking for a nice place to unwind for a few days I would recommend this rental property.
Peace and quiet and...what else could you want?
Review Submitted: October 21, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
We stayed at Carminden Cottage for 5 days for our 20th anniversary and rarely have we been so refreshed. We are self-employed and have 6 kids so we look for places off the beaten path to soak up some serenity. Carminden Cottage fit the bill perfectly! There are only a few neighbors. The cottage looks over beautiful fields to the mountains. There is a hot tub on the back porch from which you can enjoy the stars at night. There is a gas fireplace that turns on with the touch of a button and the most comfortable king size bed. We reveled in the beauty and the silence. A wonderful place for a quiet getaway.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: October 21, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
We stayed at Carminden Cottage for 5 days for our 20th anniversary and rarely have we been so refreshed. We are self-employed and have 6 kids so we look for places off the beaten path to soak up some serenity. Carminden Cottage fit the bill perfectly! There are only a few neighbors. The cottage looks over beautiful fields to the mountains. There is a hot tub on the back porch from which you can enjoy the stars at night. There is a gas fireplace that turns on with the touch of a button and the most comfortable king size bed. We reveled in the beauty and the silence. A wonderful place for a quiet getaway.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: October 21, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
My husband and I rented the cottage for our 10th
anniversary and had a beautiful, wonderful,
relaxing time. Floyd spent time, money, and care to
add extra special touches, including a bottle of
champagne chilling in the fridge upon our arrival.
The cottage itself is in a beautiful location, it's
comfortable, homey, peaceful, and not too big for
just the two of us. We loved being able to totally
relax, cook some nice dinners in, and just enjoy the
scenery right outside the door.
Floyd took care to address all of our questions and
concerns. We definitely want to go back. This was
the first vacation in years that felt LONGER than it
actually was.
Thanks, Floyd, for offering such a nice affordable
spot for a long weekend.
Jolie and Bob,
Pittsburgh, PA
anniversary and had a beautiful, wonderful,
relaxing time. Floyd spent time, money, and care to
add extra special touches, including a bottle of
champagne chilling in the fridge upon our arrival.
The cottage itself is in a beautiful location, it's
comfortable, homey, peaceful, and not too big for
just the two of us. We loved being able to totally
relax, cook some nice dinners in, and just enjoy the
scenery right outside the door.
Floyd took care to address all of our questions and
concerns. We definitely want to go back. This was
the first vacation in years that felt LONGER than it
actually was.
Thanks, Floyd, for offering such a nice affordable
spot for a long weekend.
Jolie and Bob,
Pittsburgh, PA
Vacation with caution
Review Submitted: August 31, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
Our family stayed here in June. We discovered many things to be broken or in need of attention. We spent 2 days cleaning. Lots of details that hadn't been taken care of for a long time. We didn't mind doing the extra, as we booked it at the last minute and it rained almost everyday anyways. However, 2 months later, the owner charged us our deposit for misuse, depositing our check without prior notice or contact. I gave him a list of all things we did, and a detail list of the things that we found to be broken and that needed attention. I wasn't expecting any compensation, as we know it is difficult to manage a home away from home. We have had such pleasant experiences with renting homes in the past. We like to leave things better than when we got there, to make it nicer for the next guests. Needless to say we were appalled to be charged for things that were not our fault. I truely believed after he discussed it with his housekeeper and maintenance person the matter would be resolved. The owner only gave us a partial return on our deposit. The home is a very nice home in a beautiful area. However, my recommendation, if you decide to stay here, is to contact the owner immediately upon arrival after taking a complete inventory of the condition of the home. Then follow up on your deposit. The integrity and communication of the staff and owner are jeopardized. Also, the listing is not completely accurate on amenities. When I see a listing, saying that the property is "Prestine", it raises my expectations to a higher level. This property in June 2008 did not meet those qualifications.
Owner's Response: As the owner of a beautiful vacation home in the magnificant Canaan Valley, we have so enjoyed inviting guest into our home to share in the wonders of nature that make this area so special. We also value more than you know opening our lovely little cabin to so many families near and far so that they too, can experience the true "magic" of Canaan Valley. The only time we ever hear anything negative regarding our property has been from families that for some reason have lost part or all of their security deposit. We have had to charge a security deposit only twice in the past 14 years. In this case the issue is $50.00 that we charged the family for breaking the rear screen door.
We have over 40 very positive comments listed on our electronic guest book, as well as many more that have been left in the memory book on our coffee table beside the fireplace. What we are learning as time goes on is that a very, small group of people do not like to be held to account. When they are held accountable they take it personal. All I can say is that our vacation home is lovely! It has been and continues to be a prime destination for many families!
If you do have any concerns or questions, please contact any previous guest, or contact me personally. Thanks for your kind consideration and continued business.
Proud Owners
We have over 40 very positive comments listed on our electronic guest book, as well as many more that have been left in the memory book on our coffee table beside the fireplace. What we are learning as time goes on is that a very, small group of people do not like to be held to account. When they are held accountable they take it personal. All I can say is that our vacation home is lovely! It has been and continues to be a prime destination for many families!
If you do have any concerns or questions, please contact any previous guest, or contact me personally. Thanks for your kind consideration and continued business.
Proud Owners
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