12 Reviews of Property 280036 in Hedgesville, West Virginia

I have rented this property times, we love it, plenty of bedrooms and huge living room & family room. This property is fully equipped with everything , just take your food. we loved the full size hot-tub .. if you like a best privacy property, I took my entire musical band and played all night without worrying about disturbing anyone, rent this place, you would not regret it.

We had our 4th Annual "Girls Weekend Away" (we only had 5 adults but this easily accommodates large parties) at the lodge and had a great time. We arrived early but the cleaning crew had already been and gone, so we were able to get settled in with plenty of time to enjoy our entire first day. We spent most of our long weekend cooking (well stocked kitchen), eating at the huge table, relaxing in the awesome hot tub and around the fire pit and catching up from the last year. The lodge has plenty of room for those who need some alone time (naps??) and the grounds are beautiful. We got a lot of use out of the iPod docking station and because of the remote area, were able to open the windows and enjoy the music at the fire pit without bothering anyone. There are a ton of board games to choose from and a good selection of movies. Great to wake up in the morning to the horses waiting at the fence for a snack. We dubbed the elk "Hans" and he was our official mascot. He made for great pictures to bring home. The weather was perfect and the nights were incredibly quiet (cicadas, peepers and coyotes notwithstanding). Definitely the place to go if you want to just relax and avoid neighbors, noise or distractions. The lodge is rustic and remote enough that I would definitely come back with my own family for a getaway that far exceeds traditional "camping" but doesn't make me feel like I'm at a hotel or touristy place or that I need to have plans 24/7. Our only offsite adventure was to go horseback riding in Capacon State Park which I highly recommend to anyone that likes that type of thing. The scenery was amazing and we the deer were hanging out right near the trails - kids (old enough to ride) would get a huge kick out of it. This was a perfect location to get away from it all, enjoy nature, catch up with friends and simply relax. My only caution would be if you have any guests that have difficult maneuvering stairs, the flight up may be a little tricky, but the numerous couches/sofas downstairs can be used as bedding (we personally didn't have this issue). Last, but most importantly, Larry was awesome. Very responsive and helpful before, during and after we arrived. Exactly the type of owner you hope to be able to rent from. I would love to return in the fall.

We had an excellent time at the Lodge! Five adults and 4 young boys all came and we always felt like we had plenty of room. We loved the hot tub and the open fireplace where we spent most nights by the fire playing boards games and having so much fun. The kitchen was very well equipped and we made huge dinners and desserts everyday. Kids loved feeding the horses apples and carrots. Also enjoyed hiking in the trails around the house. We took a day trip to Washington and visited some of the Smithsonium museums. It a good day trip if you have a rainy day. Besides that we were happy to just relax around the house all week. The house was clean and decorated very nicely for the holiday season. It would be nice if there was a washer/dryer at the house, but we were able to go to the local laundrymat to do laundry as well. Other than that everything was fantastic!!! Larry was excellent and more than willing to help us out with any requests. I would definately recommend the Lodge to anyone looking for a country get away for peace and tranquility. We are planning our next visit back already!!

My two sisters and I, along with our families, rented this property for our family vacation. There were 13 people in all and there was plenty of room. There were enough beds for everyone, plenty of towels and blankets and we loved the two living rooms since one group liked to play games at night and the other just wanted to relax and watch the television. It definitely is a great place to just get away as there really is nothing around it. We went fishing up the road at the lake, drove into Harper's Ferry, Berkley Springs and Martinsburg and just had a great time. Larry was available every day and was a very nice person to talk to. I would come back again!!!!

My sister lives right outside of Washington DC and my husband and I live in Cleveland. We use this VERY lovely place to meet and spend time together. We bring my mom and dad with us and there's still plenty of room left for more guests. We have made many day trips during our stays to historical sites and it is only a short drive to the Washington DC area. During our stays Larry could not be more accomodating to our every need. The Lodge is very clean and comfortable and just rustic enough to make it feel like a cabin in the woods but with all the comforts of home. I would DEFINITELY recommend Elk Branch Lodge to family, friends and co-workers without any hesitation.

I spent last Independence Day with Alison (below) and 17 other friends from all over the country. When I look back on that weekend, I remember sunshine and bonfires, hiking and group dinners, Larry and his welcoming nature. It really defined summer for me.

I cannot recommend the lodge enough. It's huge, with plenty of beds and bedrooms, a kitchen with all the pots and pans you need, and great porches to lounge around on and read books or visit with friends.

For me, a city dweller, it was the perfect retreat.

I can't wait to get back there this year!

My son, wife, and two grandboys, and my niece, husband, and their two young girls from Washington, DC joined my family at the Lodge for a wonderful fall weekend. The children had a great time running around the house and fields, rolling hula hoops down the long drive, and feeding the horses and pony. There were trails right outside the lodge leading into gorgeous wooded areas, crossing little creeks, that were perfect nature hikes for our young families. The more industrious guys worked up an appetite jogging up the lane into the wildlife management area. No cars in sight anywhere! The dining table easily fit all 12 of us and there was lots of room upstairs, two separate wings, for the family groups to spread out, which is nice when you have children with different nap routines. We went to nearby Orrs Farm Market for enormous pumpkins, apples, and got up close, like right up next to the fence, with the buffalos. My three year old grandson summed up the weekend experience when we were loading the cars to leave Sunday afternoon. He slipped back into the house, sat down in front of the fireplace, and took off his shoes. Twice! He didn't want to leave and neither did the rest of us. We'll definitely be back.

I spent the Fourth of July at Elk Branch Lodge last year with 18 friends, and I have to say, it was the best weekend ever. The house is huge and welcoming. The land is beautiful and its proximity to the state park was great. We spent the weekend toasting marshmallows, lighting sparklers, hiking, chilling by the amazing bonfire and generally basking in the overall awesomeness of the house.

Also Larry is the coolest and made us all feel very much at home.

I cannot recommend it highly enough. I'm reserving the Fourth again in advance b/c I need to recreate that weekend. Just awesome!

Woo!