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Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway.

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Buckhannon

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About the neighborhood

Buckhannon

In Buckhannon .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cabin, you'll find Upshur County Recreational Park and Upshur County Public Library. Wendling's Plaza and Skyline Plaza are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Virginia Wesleyan College - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • St Joseph's Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Little Hungary Farm Winery - 28 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - 33 min drive - 25.8 miles
  • Audra State Park - 39 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Trancas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mizu Steakhouse Of Japan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Wash any used dishes and leave in drying rack
Strip any used beds (sheets only)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. to the airport?

This cabin is 35.3 mi (45-min drive) away from the Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. ?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. ?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. to downtown Buckhannon?

This cabin is 4.4 mi away from Buckhannon.

Muskie-Lounge River Retreat! Secluded getaway. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and quiet. Perfect getaway location! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S., Marshville

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was awesome, secluded and quiet, we explored the area with-in 2 hrs. of cabin every day, visited town shops and antique stores. Visiting New River Gorge then Buffalo Creek Lantern Cruise was the highlight of the trip, a must see. We had a pit fire every night outside the cabin, awesome firepit. Would recommend this cabin for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumerlyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was quiet, clean and just a perfect place to relax! Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelique P.

Ok, has potential

The property was not exactly as expected, but has amazing potential. The AC was good but little hot in the downstairs bedroom. No living area downstairs only the kitchen table. Some details to cleaning were needed, downstairs bathroom was a bit rough and needed to be cleaned (hair in bath and on wall, bath mat never cleaned and kitchen coffee maker had not been cleaned, not sure how long it was sitting there unused (went to Walmart and bought our own coffee and press). Only 2 garbage bags provided for 5 adults so we used plastic grocery bags. No fishing or swimming from property, wasted 35 dollars per adult to fish because we expected to morning fish for Muskie. Small Charcoal grill, no charcoal, we left ours for the next guests w/ lighter fluid. Fire pit is on a 10’ x 10’ platform (don’t fall off the side), not enough room for 5 adults. Firewood provided but no small pieces to get the fire started unless you have an ax, we left ours for next guests. No shaded spots to sit and relax outside during the day. Had an amazing time in the river (1mile up the road).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Acacia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveniently located

We enjoyed our stay. The house was conveniently located to both town and our family. It is a homey dwelling with lots of space. It was great to be unplugged for a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ang B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

The cabin was a great experience for me and my siblings! Everything was very nice and thoughtful, the location was beautiful! The river was on the other side so don't expect to fish or swim without a bit of climbing and walking through plants. Also the train tracks were a very nice walk and through our trip we never saw the train. But there was multiple spots around that where great for hiking and walking around town. The stairs don't have any carpet so be very careful on them as most of the beds and entertainment are up stairs. This is a great spot, as we had never been to West Virginia before but I truly believe that this was a little slice of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Very spacious and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lika'slactation a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Secluded

Overall it was pretty good a few minimal issues. I contacted the property manager about the maintenance room and that there was a random light behind the locked door that goes on and off which was kinda weird but no reply. There was also one pillow case in the downstairs bedroom that had what looked like blood on it. There was a Mattress under the daybed which was actually a box spring with a pad on top not conducive to sleeping on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ramp Ride

Visiting family in the area. Looking for our own space to hang out at in between visits with them. Nice quiet spot, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Time

Had a wonderful time, we really enjoyed it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for our family!

We visited over the holidays with our family and were inpressed with the cabin! Plenty of room for thebkids to play and they loved the toys that were included!We had a few minor issues but the hosts were quicl to communicate and resolve them. Can't wait to stay here on our next trip!We
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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