Nicknamed the Mountain State, West Virginia is situated in the northeastern area of the United States. With tourism as its leading industry, the state brings in people from all over the world with the Appalachian Mountains, historic sites, and rivers and lakes. Some of its most popular attractions include Blackwater Falls State Park, Snowshoe Mountain, and Seneca Rocks. In fact, the state has plenty of all outdoor adventure opportunities, especially in the summer. With water activities reaching their peak in summer, it’s no surprise that cabins near the lake get rented out every season. Want to disconnect and relax? Spend the day fishing with your loved ones. In search of some adventure? Hike through the day and reward yourself with a dip in the lake. Looking for the perfect place to cool off? Scroll through this list of the best lake cabin rentals in West Virginia, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to lake. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 23, 2024.
1. Hidden getaway cabin in Harpers Ferry with hot tub (from USD 179)
Tucked away in the Harpers Ferry area, this getaway is perfect for large families or groups of friends. Capable of sleeping up to 10 guests, the cabin comes with air conditioning, heating, hot water, free wifi, and a private hot tub. For meals, guests can grill some food outdoors or make use of the full kitchen equipped with a stove, an oven, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a fridge. In addition to that, guests can catch a movie on the television, drive down to the Appalachian Trail, or take advantage of the private beach whenever they want.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States
127.51 km (79.3 mi) from Smoke Hole CavernsSuperhostAccommodates: 8
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wi-fi worked well and hot tub was greatcouches are comfy and the television and internet is greatsoap and shampoo/conditioner in bathrooms were a nice touchbeautiful lakeside location cozy cabin with good amenities (hot tub grill games) and easy check-init was a great location and had all of the amenities we needed for a comfortable stayCleanliness:
quiet and clean roomscomfortable beds clean linensthe house was clean and had everything we needededdie’s place was very accommodating for group of 6 people very clean as wellif more attention could be paid to the cleanliness of the place it would be greatHost:
host is very responsivewonderful host and beautiful propertythe host was very responsive and kindhost was very attentive and helpfuleddie was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful location right on the waterperfect location beautiful cabin in the woodsthis place is super cutethe house was charming and the location was serenegreat place easy check in great location
2. Palmer Cabin, Morgantown (from USD 225)
A Morgantown cabin that’s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts is Palmer Cabin. It’s only steps away from Cheat Lake and hiking and biking trails that lead to Coopers Rock. Boasting gorgeous views of the mountains and lake, the cabin includes free wifi, a private pool, several smart televisions, and white noise machines in each room. Not only this, but guests will have everything they need, such as a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and hot water, and a crib. Guests can also stay comfortable no matter the season by making use of the heater, the fireplace, the air conditioner, the portable fans, and the ceiling fans during their stay.
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
90.19 km (56.1 mi) from Smoke Hole CavernsAccommodates: 7
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wonderful spa like amenities the bed was incredibly comfortablethe beds and linens were amazing quality as were all of the amenities in the cabinthe bathrooms are throughly modern with ample shower and sink space and everything was sparkling cleanteah's cabin was beautiful comfortable well-situated and stocked with more amenities than i could countwell except maybe to move outside to the beautiful pool area to splash around and relax the day awayCleanliness:
very clean updated and roomy cabinthe cabin was perfectly clean and tidythe place was spotless and decorated beautifullythis cabin was clean and exceeded our expectationsit was so clean cozy (so many cozy blankets and the bedding was so comfyHost:
this place is amazing and the hosts are absolutely incredible best place i’ve ever stayed inthe host was very accommodating for our group and maintain a very clean placeteah was extremely helpful answering any questionsteah was extremely friendly responsive and helpful with any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location on the lakewonderful house in a beautiful locationit’s a great location close to town and very close to some restaurantsthe location of the cabin was perfect close to attractions and diningit’s decorated beautifully and located in a gorgeous location
3. Dog-friendly cabin in Davis on Sand Run Lake (from USD 294)
Situated along Sand Run Lake, this dog-friendly cabin can sleep up to eight individuals. Complete with a full kitchen, laundry facilities, a living room, a deck, a balcony, and a lawn, this accommodation guarantees that guests can find everything they’ll need during their stay. On top of that, the cabin includes cable television, free wifi, heating, a fireplace, and an amazing view of the neighboring mountains and lakes. During their free time, guests can wind down in the hot tub, roast some marshmallows in the fire pit, or canoe and fish at either Spruce Island Lake or Sand Run Lake.
Davis, West Virginia, United States
13.92 km (8.7 mi) from Smoke Hole Caverns
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4. Contemporary home in Alderson with stunning views (from USD 535)
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, this home features an infinity pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Fit to sleep up to six guests, the house comes with air conditioning, heating, an indoor fireplace, hot water, and laundry facilities. For meals, guests can take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen or grill some food out on the barbecue. Guests can bike through the area, visit the owner’s private lake, or drive 30 minutes out for water rafting, zip line tours, and more.
Alderson, West Virginia, United States
179.54 km (111.6 mi) from Smoke Hole CavernsSuperhostAccommodates: 6
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the rain didn't bother us with such beautiful views from he house and poolthe house was very comfortable with many amenities that you would not find in many vacation rentalsthe lake and surrounding property is beautiful and the pool and out buildings exceeded expectationsit was a treat to stay on a private lake with a truly excellent dock and pool housebeautiful home with a private lake pool hot tub and saunaCleanliness:
the cabin is clean and modern with beautiful architectural featuresthe house is clean spacious and cozy while the pool area and lake are breathtakingHost:
the hosts (rick and mark) are welcoming and helpfulthe property manager mark was very helpful and nicethe property caretaker mark was also always ready to help and make sure our needs were metrick was very responsive to concerns about noise level and very accommodatingthe pre stay welcome packet is most helpful and there is comfort in easy access to property managerRead more reviewsLocation:
this was the most ideal honeymoon location we could have chosenexcursions to downtown historic lewisburg and state parks were fun and easywe really enjoyed ricks place
5. Beautiful lake house in Harpers Ferry with a private dock
Large enough to comfortably sleep 11 guests, this beautiful lake house comes with canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, life vests, and a private dock perfect for fishing and swimming. The lake house includes a full kitchen stocked with basic ingredients, a homey living room with a 50-inch flat-screen television, and a dining area with a door that leads to the porch. On top of that, the lake house comes with complimentary firewood for the fire pit out back, a charcoal grill, a gas grill, two bicycles, a poker table top, beach towels, and a complimentary water cooler. Guests with kids can grab a pack n play, a baby chair, safety gates, and toys from the closet downstairs and the master bedroom.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States
127.94 km (79.5 mi) from Smoke Hole CavernsSuperhostAccommodates: 11
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also the wifi was greatwe had a couples getaway with 6 of us in total and loved the spacious yet comfortable homeCleanliness:
she keeps an extremely clean housethe house was very clean and invitingbeautiful and clean house on the lakethe house was beautiful and very cleanhouse was very clean and great access to surrounding townsHost:
karolina is an awesome and responsive hostkarolina is an extremely attentive and gracious hostkarolina and jason are lovely hosts - they are kind and accommodatingkarolina and jason were so accommodating and responsive to any questions we hadthe host interactions were few but responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
awesome location on the wateralso a very short drive to harpers ferry would definitely recommended this location :)beautiful scenic location with fire pit outsidethe house is also in a great location - about 15 min from really beautiful wineriesit is such a beautiful & quiet location
6. Quaint carriage house on Cheat Lake in Morgantown
Ideal for guests that love to canoe or kayak, this quaint house on Cheat Lake can sleep up to four guests. Not only does the house offer direct lake access, but it also comes with a Roku Web television, a barbecue grill, and complimentary toiletries. Besides that, the house provides guests with comforts like free wifi, heating, air conditioning, ironing facilities, and hot water. For meals, everyone can make use of the outdoor barbecue grill or can take advantage of the full kitchen equipped with a fridge, a microwave, a stove, an oven, a coffee maker, a toaster, and more.
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
88.95 km (55.3 mi) from Smoke Hole CavernsSuperhostAccommodates: 4
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great views from the guest house which is nicely furnished with antiques and very comfortableperfect lake house with many charms cozy bed with quality beddingHost:
amazing host went out of his way to make our experience betteralbert is a great host we really enjoyed our stayabsolutely beautiful paradise host is fantasticthis place was fantastic the host (frank) was wonderful with communicating quicklybeautiful location excellent host we enjoyed our weekend very muchRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is just beautifulamazing location will definitely come backgreat secluded location on the waterthe location of this cabin is beautifulthis is an ideal private location with waterfront access
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