Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat

4.8

Outstanding(114 Reviews)

House in Garrett County, MD

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Cedar Chalet House on Mount Storm lake.
3 bedroom/2 bath (with sleeper sofa in loft) with deck, fire pit, outdoor dog pen, boat ramp. and private dock. Many amenities available for a short or long-term rental. On-site property manager lives next door.

Easily accommodates eight adults:
- Two bedrooms on the first floor with Queen-size beds
- Two twin-size beds upstairs - they may be separated, but are typically put together to make a King-size bed.
- Pull out sleeper couch upstairs in loft (can be made up as a bed prior to arrival upon request)

Mount Storm lake is a 1200 acre lake that is heated by a Dominion Power plant. Summer water temperatures are normally in the 80-90s making for relaxing swimming and boating. Convenient to highway 48, and approximately three hours to DC. Just south of the Western edge of Maryland and approximately 2-2.5 hours from Pittsburgh.

We have a private boat ramp and dock on the property with gorgeous views of the lake. Enjoy swimming in the warm water, resting in the shade, or even reading a book from our home library while lounging in the hammock.

If you enjoy fishing, you can catch numerous types of fish, including largemouth and smallmouth bass as well as numerous channel catfish. Hybid striped bass and walleye are also present. Fishing licenses are required and available online or at local Walmart stores (approx. 30-45 minute drive). The local Liberty gas station / convenience mart sells bait (3 miles/5 minute drive). The Mount Storm Lake Fishing Guide by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) provides topographical features of the area as well as depths for the lake. I tried to provide a link, but VRBO deleted it, so you will have to google it.

If you want to check out one of the larger fish taken from this lake in the last few years, search for the headline: "WV's Mount Storm lake becoming a hotspot for striper fishing" from a 15 December 2018 article at the WV Gazette-Mail online.

For food and other essentials, there is a grocery store (Shop and Save) in Davis, WV that is 16 miles away (approx. 21 minute drive), several grocery stores (Shop and Save, Food Lion, and Walmart) in Moorefield, WV that are 30 miles away (approx. 33 minute drive), and a Walmart and other grocery stores in Keyser, WV that are 24 miles away (approx. 30 minute drive). There are also stores in Oakland, MD and Petersburg, WV that have similar drive times and distances.

In addition, there is a Liberty gas/convenience store 3 miles away (5 minute drive) with ample basic items and freshly baked pizza, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches, and other fast food items.

You may love the lake so much that you don't want to venture out much during your stay. But if you do, some of the gorgeous locations you can visit within a 25-45 minute drive include hiking and other nature activities at Blackwater Falls State Park, horseback riding with Mountain Trail Rides, Timberline Four-seasons Resort and Canaan Valley Resort Golf and Ski Area, hiking and sightseeing at Dolly Sods Wilderness and lots of outdoor activities at Seneca Rocks.

In addition, the towns of Davis, WV and Thomas, WV, located within a 20-25 minute drive from the house have numerous attractions, including restaurants, breweries, ice cream shops, music venues, art galleries, antique stores, and more.

We love this area and enjoy being here year-round. Whether it is snow-tubing in winter, hiking in spring, playing in the water in summer, or enjoying the fall foliage in fall, there are plenty of things to do and see here!

This is truly a special place and we hope that you find it to be as wild and wonderful as we do. In fact, we think it's 'almost heaven.'

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Garrett County, MD

Nearby attractions

Fallingwater

80.2 mi

Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo

54.2 mi

Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob

77.5 mi

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

64.4 mi

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Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat

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4.8

Outstanding(114 Reviews)

House in Garrett County, MD

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Garrett County, MD

Nearby attractions

Fallingwater

80.2 mi

Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo

54.2 mi

Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob

77.5 mi

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

64.4 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(114 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

fishing was great

5.0

Aug 2024

Gorgeous peaceful retreat. Loved everything about it.

5.0

Aug 2024

Stayed at this rental home for 5 nights with my husband, our 2 boys, my parents, and my grandmother. There was plenty of space for all of us without being crowded. The home is located right on the lake, and the use of kayaks and life vests was a huge plus. Love that it was pet friendly too as we were able to take our dogs. Overall it was a great trip, and we look forward to planning another stay soon.

5.0

Aug 2024

We had a very nice stay at the lake house. The water being heated by the power plant made swimming great. The house was well stocked with everything. Denny and Dolly are great hosts. Would definitely come back. Thanks

5.0

Jul 2024

Incredibly located spot for lake & outdoor getaways. Well stocked & comfortable space worked perfectly for our family. The loft bedroom upstairs was surprisingly quiet too even with 2 small kids roaming downstairs. You can’t be the view of the lake!!

5.0

Jul 2024

This is our 3rd time staying at this property. We recently got married (6/1) and decided to have a mini-moon at our favorite WV lake house. We always appreciate the hosts good and prompt communication. And we love that they have kayaks on site for us to use. It was a little windy, but we still braved the waves on the lake for a bit. We also ventured out to Dolly Sods for the first time. All in all, a wonderful time together. We will definitely be back next year!

5.0

Jun 2024

The lakehouse met all of our expectations and then some. Having the warmed water to swim in allowed everyone to enjoy getting in to have some fun. Planning next year already!

5.0

Jun 2024

excellent

5.0

Jun 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at your lake house! We will definitely be back in the future!

5.0

May 2024

We arrived an hour early and we were told we could go in early. It actually snowed that weekend which wasn’t expected but it was fun anyway. Dogs loved the snow and the warm lake. The humming from the power plant is only noticeable if windows are open. I really enjoyed our stay and I feel this will be a vacation spot for years to come.

5.0

May 2024

This is our second stay here and already can’t wait to go back!! It’s perfect for our family! Dog friendly and close to Davis, Thomas, and Dolly Sods! The owners are very nice and quick to respond!

5.0

May 2024

Great place. Unpretentious place. Truly a place you can relax and enjoy.

5.0

Apr 2024

We had a great time. Unfortunately weather was cold and we couldn’t be outside as much as we wanted. However we made the best of it with the fun board games provided and cooked some delicious meals in the kitchen that was well stocked for cooking! Overall had a blast and the house was perfect for all of us to be together.

5.0

Apr 2024

Great place...had all the amenities you need for a getaway. Cute, quaint decor

5.0

Mar 2024

The perfect getaway with awesome view of Mount Storm Lake. The Lake House was very cozy and all the little extra amenities.

5.0

Feb 2024

We enjoyed the cabin by the lake. It was warm and cozy and we appreciate the help digging out from the overnight snow. We enjoyed the days skiing and the cabin perfectly meet the needs of my sister and my families, 4 adults and 2 kids. Thanks!

5.0

Feb 2024

Nice cabin by the lake and felt like you were secluded. We stayed in February but looks like it would be fun during the summer and all the water activities. House was good and worked well for our group of 2 couples.

5.0

Jan 2024

The owners were absolutely awesome and accommodated everything we needed. Will be coming back! If you’re in the area then this is where you should stay

5.0

Jan 2024

This cabin made for a perfect short getaway for me and my wife! The view of the lake is wonderful, and we were there after a snowfall which added to the atmosphere. The cabin was a great space to just cozy up and relax for a few days. The pen attached to the house gave our dog a chance to run around, and it was wonderful being able to bring him along with us.

4.0

Nov 2023

We enjoyed our stay and the location.

5.0

Oct 2023

We had a great time at the lake house. The house is clean and well equipped with all essentials. We went to Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods and chair lift at Canaan Resort…..beautiful fall foliage. We had breakfast every morning looking at the lake. We ate out twice Sirianni’s Cafe & Wicked Widerneds Pub…good food & service. Goodbye West Virginia! The Hacker’s From NJ!

3.0

Oct 2023

When we got to the house we found the deck in need of some refurbishment. Upon entering we noticed the house didn't smell clean, had an off putting odor. The kitchen counters, stove, and microwave looked as if they were cleaned with a dirty rag. Ok, that can happen with a sub par cleaning agency. The end all was finding curly hairs in the tub. I contacted the owner and found out that her cleaner didn't show so she did what she could before we arrived. That made us question absolutely how clean anything was. I went to Dollar General, bought cleaning supplies and gloves and cleaned the house. Day two my friend had a reaction to something in his bedroom and we ended up at the Urgent Care in Moorefield. We narrowed it down to his room as he was fine in the rest of the house and outdoors. For the rest of the stay he slept on the sofa. The bathroom vanity cabinet glass is broken, the walls need touch up, screens are missing in the windows, grates are rusty and the fan in the living room and most surfaces were were dusty. Some folks mentioned the hum of the power plant but that was a non issue for our group. We actually thought it was eerily cool as were the wind turbines. There wasn't any swimming in the lake from the house as there are large rocks beneath the water but just seeing the beauty of the lake each morning was wonderful. The owners have a diamond in the rough, as the house has a nice location that is central to a lot of cool trails and adventures.

5.0

Oct 2023

We came with 2 fur babies. They love to swim and indeed they did. We lucked out with great weather.Had a wonderful time!

5.0

Oct 2023

We had a very relaxing stay - we were the only ones on the property all week. Having easy access to the lake was certainly a plus for us. The cabin was well-equipped with everything we needed to make us feel at home for the week.

5.0

Sep 2023

House was great. Thanks

5.0

Sep 2023

The house and area very nice and it was relaxing and going down to the black water falls was beautiful. We had a great time excluding the sound of the energy plant

5.0

Aug 2023

We had a great stay at the cabin, the lake was the perfect space for the kids to fish, swim, and for us adults to sun bathe. The house was clean, well supplied, air conditioning in perfect condition, all was great! This is the second time we stay here and will plan it again in the future! Thanks Dolly and family ☺️

5.0

Jul 2023

Great hosts, great house, great lake!

5.0

Jul 2023

A wonderful getaway. Filled with little extras that made our stay special.

4.0

Jun 2023

We had a relaxing, enjoyable time.

5.0

Jun 2023

We truly enjoyed our short time at this house!! We will definitely be back!!

4.0

Jun 2023

Nice cabin quiet neiborhood

5.0

May 2023

Had a wonderful time over Memorial Day weekend. Weather wasn't what we'd hoped, but we still enjoyed ourselves kayaking, fishing and hanging out by the fire. We'll be back!

5.0

May 2023

I hesitate to tell anyone how wonderful our stay was because I selfishly want to keep this rental a secret!! It’s absolutely perfect for my family and friends and we can’t wait to go back! Directly on the water, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, close to Davis, Blackwater Falls State Park and the best of all, Dolly Sods! The house is comfortable, inviting and has all the necessities! The host is quick at answering any questions.

5.0

Apr 2023

My mother, her dog, and I enjoyed a 3-day peaceful getaway. The humming sound of the power plant was the perfect white noise for sleeping. The owners' quick response to our communication was A+. There is no cell service at the house and none for miles but there is wifi at the house that gives you all to connectivity that is needed. It was perfect for our needs this time, and hopefully, we shall return again in the future.

5.0

Apr 2023

This was our first time visiting the lake and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The property is awesome. We felt very welcomed and were able to settle into a relaxing stay right away. Getting the boat in and out of the water was a breeze with the private boat launch right there. We’ve already started talking about returning.

5.0

Apr 2023

Clean, right on the water, lots of room for activities!

5.0

Apr 2023

Property as disclosed on VRBO. Clean and spacious and met our needs for the week with our 2 pups. Lake was great for swimming for our dogs. Just be watchful of the goose poop. Before using outdoor grill, make sure you check the propane tank. We found an alternative way of preparing dinner that night. Hosts were very accommodating and responded promptly to our questions before and during our stay. Location was great since we hiked every day and is within 30 minutes of many trails. Would definitely stay here again!

5.0

Jan 2023

My family and I had a wonderful experience and stay. The hosts were great and responsive and the place was as described. Great location on the lake and only 20 minutes away from the mountain towns of Davis and Thomas. Will come again!!

5.0

Jan 2023

I was with my family and although we had been in the snow, never in a place like this, very quiet, space to walk and beatiful views.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Garrett County?

The average price for a rental in Garrett County is $489 per night. This rental is $216 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat

House in Garrett County, MD

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Garrett County, MD

Nearby attractions

Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat

House in Garrett County, MD

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Garrett County, MD

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Garrett County?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lovely Mount Storm Waterfront Lake House - pet friendly, child friendly retreat?

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