Summary:
Riverwood Retreat has beautiful views all around and is the perfect spot for your getaway with family and friends. With a peaceful screened-in porch, hot tub, multiple sitting areas and a game room, your group is sure to be entertained!
The highlights:
- Relax on the deck or fire up the grill
- Gather by the fire pit to roast s’mores
- Soak away stress in the hot tub
- High speed WiFi for streaming & remote work
- Walkable to the Cacapon River for swimming or tubing!
The Space:
This cabin is ready for your family, friends or small group getaway! The living room, surrounded by amazing views, opens to the fully stocked kitchen with a large island, and separate dining area with plenty of seating for the group. Walk out to the wraparound deck for grilling or relaxing with a glass of wine in the hot tub. The screened in porch is perfect for a family game night or catching up with friends. The kids, big and small, are sure to enjoy the “tv room” and game room with a pool table, foosball and air hockey. Need an area to get away from the noise, well you’re in luck, there’s another sitting area for a total of 3 in this beautiful home. This house has a little something for everyone!
The cabin includes:
- 2 bedrooms
--Bedroom 1- king bed
--Bedroom 2 - full beds
--Lower Level - 1 Queen bed and 1 set of twin bunks (115 lb weight limit)
- 2 full baths, 1 has a Jacuzzi tub
- Fully-equipped kitchen with stove/oven, microwave, and refrigerator
- Large island perfect for gathering and preparing your favorite recipes
- Smart TV with Roku, Netflix, HDMI, and selection of DVDs
- Wood burning stove to stay cozy on chilly nights
- Front decks for lounging in the fresh air or grilling
- A game room awaits with a pool table, Foosball, and air hockey
- Enjoy the serenity of the woods sitting in the Tokyo Lounge with coffee, tea, or cocktails
- High speed WiFi (up to 1 gig!) for streaming and taking video calls
- A loft with board games, TV, and a world travel theme of African baskets and Bhutan gongs
- Art lovers will appreciate the carefully curated display of Art Nouveau prints, Japanese art, fishing and hunting décor, and handmade photo collages made by one of the owners. Think rustic luxury—the style of an Ernest Hemingway hunting lodge with a fine art twist
Outside, you’ll also find:
- Hot Tub, perfect for relaxing after a long day
- Grill and gather on the huge wraparound deck
- Tubes to use on the river, less than 1 mile away—it’s a slow bend and great for a float or swim
- Wildlife abounds—deer, turtles, birds, sometimes even river otters
- Roast s’mores around the fire pit or enjoy conversation with friends
- Spacious yard for outdoor games and family fun
- Plenty of parking for your group
Feeling Adventurous:
- Groomed dual-purpose mountain biking and hiking trails. Perfect the cyclist in your group or just going for a stroll and enjoying nature
- Private community river access, great for swimming or 90 min tubing float - we provide the tubes!
Please note: our cabin is secluded, and without cell service. Not quite ready to completely disconnect, don’t worry, there’s a landline and the internet is super fast with 1 gig speeds.
Our cleaning team sweeps the deck, stairs, and walkways before each arrival, but due to the natural setting, you may still notice some leaves, pollen, or similar—especially during certain seasons. We appreciate your understanding as nature tends to leave its mark, no matter how often we tidy up!
Beyond the cabin itself, we love how close to everything we are. The Berkeley Springs area is a 25 minute drive from the cabin and is great for so many reasons. The town of Berkeley Springs has been voted one of the top arts communities in the US, with dozens of shops and restaurants, and even a brewery and winery!
Great Cacapon, WV, is a charming destination with plenty of outdoor activities and local attractions.
Here are some things to do:
1. Cacapon River (distance from house - less than a mile): Perfect for kayaking, canoeing, or tubing. Tubes are provided for your enjoyment.
2. Cacapon Mountain Brewing Co (distance from house - 10 minutes): Enjoy a variety of house-brewed beers, including IPAs, stouts, and seasonal offerings, all made with high-quality ingredients in a beautiful mountain setting.
3. Eidolon Nature Preserve (distance from house - 15 minutes): a beautiful mountaintop forest reserve with hiking trails
4. The Paw Paw Tunnel and C&O Trail (distance from house - 20 minutes): the C&O hiking and biking trail’s star attraction: a historical and cool canal tunnel over 3,000 feet long. Bring a flashlight!
5. Explore Berkeley Springs (distance from house - 20 minutes): Just a short drive away, Berkeley Springs offers spas, shopping, and mineral springs for a little extra relaxation. Check out the Ice House art gallery where Darren Smith (one of Riverwood’s owners) exhibits, find the perfect gift at cute shops, dine at tasty restaurants, and catch a movie at the classic Star Theater
6. Cacapon Resort State Park (distance from house - 30 minutes): Enjoy hiking trails, mountain biking trails, fishing, boating, horseback riding, a shooting range, and picnicking in this beautiful park. The lodge offers stunning views, and there’s a golf course for enthusiasts.
7. Historic Sites (distance from house - 45 minutes): Visit nearby historic sites like the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad for a unique train ride through the region’s beautiful landscapes.
Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, Great Cacapon has something for everyone!
