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Enjoy Fall Colors -The Sanctuary @ Lost River State Park

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A wooden staircase leading to a porch with hanging plants, a stone wall, and a bench.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A rustic cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a porch, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a grassy area.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a unique curved chair, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a yellow blanket, a desk with a computer, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mathias, WV
  • Place, Lost River State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryce Ski Resort
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Shenandoah Caverns
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mathias

With a stay at this cottage in Mathias, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lost River State Park and Mathias Community Center. .This cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lost River and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from George Washington National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Lost River State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lost River - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bryce Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 57 min drive - 49.5 miles
  • Shenandoah Caverns - 57 min drive - 48.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost And Found Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hanson’s Pizza Bar And Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mathias Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪S and J Poultry - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Home Place Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy Fall Colors -The Sanctuary @ Lost River State Park

The Sanctuary at Lost River State Park: Your Secluded Mountain Escape

Discover unparalleled tranquility and natural beauty at The Sanctuary, your private haven nestled directly beside the main entrance of Lost River State Park. We've crafted the perfect mountain getaway, blending modern comfort with the serene embrace of the West Virginia wilderness.

This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, offers a beautiful atmosphere with all the modern conveniences you need for a relaxing stay. But it's outside where The Sanctuary truly shines. Step into your private and secluded backyard oasis, a hidden gem perfect for unwinding. Gather around the crackling fire pit for evenings filled with stargazing, storytelling, and s'mores under the vast mountain sky. Relax in the new hot tub to end the day. This the ideal space for intimate outdoor dinners or simply soaking in the peace and quiet of the Lost River Valley.

While you'll feel wonderfully off-grid and immersed in nature, you're still conveniently located near charming local restaurants and markets. The Sanctuary at Lost River State Park isn't just a place to stay; it's your personal retreat, perfectly positioned for unforgettable adventures and profound relaxation
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please put trash in cans next to house and place at the of driveway when you leave.

Make sure to extinguish any fires in the fire out area. Do not burn anything other than the wood provided. No trash or plastic.

Please stay out of basement. Unless you have equipment that you need to store there.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please put the trash in the outdoor trash cans upon your departure and set them on the corner.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 9
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Enjoy Fall Colors -The Sanctuary @ Lost River State Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot for a couple of days!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, quiet stay. Excellent location to explore the high color in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My girlfriends and I loved this adorable, stylishly designed house—especially the well-stocked kitchen, the firepit, and the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute and affordable,the hot tub really added to the experience. We had no idea we were so close to a beautiful state park! That was a win!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We loved our stay. We were spoiled with some baked goods! Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in a very peaceful setting in the mountains. The hot tub was very clean and the inside was sooo cute!The owner was most accommodating and responded instantly to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. cozy, well maintained, our stay was very nice would book again and recommend to anyone! Ken & Aline Hutchins
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The only thing I would recommend improving is to make sure that the grill is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful and exactly as described. We enjoyed our weekend away and would love to come back. Any questions I had they were answered very quickly. We enjoyed the hot tub and sitting in the swings even though we didn’t use the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an ideal cabin for two my dog, a short distance from Lost River State Park, and about three miles from Lost & Found Pizza on the main road. It was very quiet and the lack of ambient lights made for wonderful star gazing. I had up to 13 different bird species identified on my app, and that's mostly all we heard - the bird songs.The house is great, with a nice 100-degree hot tub in the back. We enjoyed breakfasts at the table in back, and relaxing with cocktails on the rockers in front before heading out for dinner. In addition to Los & Found, we enjoyed Lost River Grill for delicious, unpretentious food. Both were manned by very friendly locals.The kitchen is well-equipped, but if there was a coffee grinder, we didn't find it (was noted in the description). No matter, as I brought already-ground coffee as a precaution. We watched Netflix on the TV (with my own account), on the very comfortable sofa which was a nice L-shaped design with foot extension on one side.All said, it was a great, peaceful 4-day escape from the city's noise and bustle!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026