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Private, Tranquil, Beautiful.

Private, Tranquil, Beautiful.

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40 Mile View of Mountains
Borders Over 1 Million Acres of National Forest.
Morning Sunrise reflecting off of the solar panels.
Spacious Living Room, Recreational Room, Game Room & Den. 4 Floors. Spacious!
Dining Area seats 20 comfortably.

Overview of Private, Tranquil, Beautiful.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Hillsboro, WV
  • Popular LocationFalls of Hills Creek Scenic Area5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCranberry Glades Botanical Area5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDroop Mountain Battlefield State Park18 min drive
  • AirportLewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1st Floor/Northwest Den

2nd Floor/Northeast Room

2nd Floor/Northwest Room

2nd Floor/Southeast Room

2nd Floor/Southwest Room

3rd Floor Room

Ground Floor/Northeast Room

Ground Floor/Southeast Room

6 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor/Northwest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor/Southwest Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

3rd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Private, Tranquil, Beautiful.


The Cranberry Mountain Lodge is a tranquil, isolated retreat for outdoor enthusiasts in the mountains of West Virginia. Rent the Cranberry Mountain Lodge and get an entire Lodge and Mountain to yourself!

The Cranberry Mountain Lodge is one of the most unique lodging experiences in the U.S. Located at 4,000 feet elevation on top of Cranberry Mountain, the lodge adjoins nearly one million acres of national forest. The views off the deck are spectacular, exceeding 40 miles. You can hike, bike or cross country ski right out the front door to a vast trail system. The lodge is very spacious and isolated, with the nearest neighbor being 2.5 miles away. When you rent the lodge, you rent the entire seven-bedroom facility, so you get the privacy you deserve. Rates are based on the number of guests and length of stay.

The Cranberry Mountain Lodge is a bird-watcher's and nature-lover's paradise.

Road Warning: Last 3 miles to the Lodge: steep, narrow, gravel road, with no guardrail. Last 1 Mile, Very Narrow, 5 mph
Actual Location: 1692 John Wymer Road, Hillsboro, WV or 815 Cranberry Mountain Road, Hillsboro, WV.

Winter Warning: You must have 4WD/AWD in winter months. Otherwise, you will get stuck, due to ice in the Parking area, Switchbacks on the mountain, etc... Chains plus 4WD/AWD is the only combination to assure access with icy conditions.

Internet Speed warning: Added in the Spring of 2017, DSL-Internet. DSL is Slow compared to Cable Internet. DSL at the Lodge is averaging 1 to 3 Meg Downloads. One person on a device at a time. Do not Book this Property if you need several devices on at once, and require High Speed Internet.

AT&T services the area. The Cell Phone Repeater enables 3 Bars, only in the Dining Area, 2 to 7 Meg Download Speed from AT&T.

Hot Tub Disclaimer: The Hot Tub is a Large - Hot Tube Shell, with Low Pressure Jets. Fill it like a Bath Tub(2 hours), then Drain. Sorry to Disappoint anybody looking forward to a Hot Tub with numerous Jets. The Lodge is OFF Grid(Solar Electric). Not enough Electric Capacity to Run a Strong Water Pump. If a Hot Tub is important to you, do not Book this Property.

Solar Electric Disclaimer: Electric Consumption must be limited to Two Large Amperage devices at once. Can't use Microwave, Toaster, Electric Griddle. Coffee Maker, Hair Dyer, etc.. all at once. Must limit to 3,600 Watts at once, otherwise you will 'Trip' a Breaker'.

Road Warning: Last 3 miles to the Lodge: steep, narrow, gravel road, with no guardrail.

Actual Location: 1692 John Wymer Road, Hillsboro, WV. Do not use Google Maps to get to the Lodge, you will be misled.

Winter Warning: You must have 4WD/AWD in winter months. Otherwise, you will get stuck, due to ice in the Parking area, Switchbacks on the mountain, etc... Chains plus 4WD/AWD is the only combination to assure access with icy conditions.

Keywords: House, Cottage, Lodge, Cabin, Chalet, Mountain View, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Remote, Isolated, Private, Trail Access, Cross Country Skiing, Trout Pond, Fishing, ATV Riding, Pocahontas County Property

Property manager

John Grindley

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
The Farm driving in
Entire house on a remote sheep farm that is safe and clean. Tended for 45 years
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (82 reviews)
Entire house on a remote sheep farm that is safe and clean. Tended for 45 years

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 4 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any Swimming or Boating, in the Pond or Hot Tub, is 'At Your Own Risk', you therefore, will not Hold The Cranberry Mountain Lodge Liable.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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

About the area

Hillsboro

Located in Hillsboro, this vacation home is in the mountains. Pocahontas County Country Club and Greenbrier River Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cranberry Glades Botanical Area and Morning Star Folk Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Hillsboro, WV

What's nearby

  • Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area - 5 min drive
  • Cranberry Glades Botanical Area - 5 min drive
  • Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park - 18 min drive
  • Watoga State Park - 19 min drive
  • Greenbrier River Trail - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nelson's Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving in the mountains
My sister and I, our spouses, children, and dogs enjoyed our Thanksgiving in the WV mountains. We were even treated to a light snow one of the nights. The house property were exactly as expected. The house has absolutely everything that you can imagine or need. Plenty of bedding, towels, and the kitchen was very well stocked. John was an excellent host and very helpful when the cloudy days depleted the solar energy store and we needed to start the generator. We loved our stay and would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unmatched Peace and Seclusion
This property is very unique and a gem of a find on VRBO. It's tucked up at 4,000 feet in SE West Virginia, Far from civilization but not so remote that it's eerie feeling or tedious to get to "the world" when necessary. This is truly an off-grid place to disappear at and gain peace of mind and peace of heart. John is an excellent owner and VRBO Rep and cares deeply about this special home and location. I highly recommend experiencing West Virginia Bliss in the mountains. This is a truly memorable place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Mountain Getaway
Would 100% recommend this property. We chose the Cranberry Mountain Lodge as our wedding venue, and it was magical. The property was spectacular, and John and Linda went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. It rained during our wedding, but then we woke up to a mountain sunrise with fog in the valley and the autumn leaves shining through. Simply incredible!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July
Cranberry lodge.We really enjoyed our stay at John’s cabin. It is spacious, comfortable and has everything you might need. The views from the deck are breathtaking!!! You feel like you are floating in the beautiful mountain scenery. There are so many things to do around the cabin— hiking, swimming playing various games. John was very welcoming and responsive host. All of our questions were answered in a very timely manner. Thank you, John!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot!
We had a great stay at Cranberry Lodge — 6 dads and 10 kids, we went Mountain Biking, Kayaking, and hiking. House was great and John was incredibly helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Grindley

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I am a 4th generation West Virginian that wanted to build a remote Lodge near the National Forest.

Why they chose this property

We love the 'cool' temperatures of the mountains. We wanted property with no neighbors. We found it. Nearest neighbor 2 miles away. We began building in 1990, 4 years later we opened. Over the years we have made several improvements; more solar panels, hydro electric , trout pond, etc.. Love the WV mountains and you will too.

What makes this property unique

Entirely Off the Grid; Solar, Hydro and Wind Power the Lodge. Adjacent to a vast National Forest & Trail System. Amazing stars at night. No bugs. Really. Sit on the deck without getting 'eaten alive' as visitors to other vacation destinations will tell you. Very unique lodging experience.
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