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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hillsboro, WV

Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area
5 min drive
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
5 min drive
White Sulphur Springs Station
66 min drive
Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)
52 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Cranberry Wildlife Management Area. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 6 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access
Just a 1-minute drive from Cranberry Wildlife Management Area and a few minutes from Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area

Private, Tranquil, Beautiful. offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access and Access to hot tub.

Property manager

John Grindley

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing
Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

6 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Ski-in/ski-out access
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 4 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Private, Tranquil, Beautiful. Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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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20 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

12 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

5 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

5 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

Perfect getaway, responsive host, great memories made. Views, hiking and time around the fire! Hope to return again soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

sheera R.

6 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Huge, and Immacutely Clean House in WVA Mountains

There are so many positives I'm not sure where to start. First off John is an amazing host- responsive, informative, direct, helpful. The house itself is beautiful, quiet, enormous, with all the amenities you could need. It's rustic ambiance and furnishings with a kitchen loaded with modern appliances and really anything you might use. Everything was incredibly clean- rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and the property itself so well tended to- which there is a lot of!There's hiking right out the back door and tons to do within 20-30 minutes. It's a special place to appreciate the beauty and your surroundings in sheer quiet- like hearing the wind blow quiet. If you appreciate this kind of stuff, you will be delighted as the house is so comfortable and spacious- it's makes it easy to get away. Thank you John!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

8 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place during normal times or during a pandemic

We are already strategizing about how and when to return. John is a terrific host and it is clear that the Cranberry Lodge -- built by him, his wife and father -- is a labor of love. How very fortunate we all felt (12 of us) to get to stay there and enjoy the beautiful mountains, the serene atmosphere, the cool nights and the isolation. Wow!! We could not recommend it more highly. The only challenge is that wifi and cell servife is spotty, but that leaves more time to enjoy the beauty.

8/10 Good

Gregory J.

27 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Views

The views are breath taking and make the 15 minute driveway worth the drive! The lodge is beautiful, the pond is perfect, great bonfires, and views for days. Guests be warned though the WiFi is not what we were anticipating. We were told 2-3 streaming devices would work on the internet, sadly one device could barely open a page. We were downloading at 1.7 mbps. He informed us ahead of time that ATT has coverage at the lodge. We got some reception and were told there was a repeater to strengthen the signal. What we weren’t told is that the phone needs to sit directly below the repeater in order to work to make a hot spot. Overall we made it work, but I do not advise going if you intend on working remotely. The hottub also did not work. He was very clear up front that it was not a traditional hottub which we were ok with. The problem is there was a valve missing and the hottub couldn’t hold water. We mentioned it on day is one and sent pics but it was never fixed. On the last few days the septic tank also backed up flooding the basement with the backup. He was unable to get anyone up there to fix anything while we were there.... but the views!

10/10 Excellent

X B.

25 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

More Amazing than the listing says!

I did not realize the National Park was really in the backyard. We can hop on a trail right behind the backyard. It is also a trail maintained for mountain bikers, and we got to meet the folks maintaining the trail. Use MTB project app for that! We spent almost everyday swimming in the little pond. The kids loved finding newts in the pond. The view is phenomenal. We were there for 4th of July, and while super small and quiet, we could see about 5 different places doing fireworks that night, because your view is so expansive. The owner was just so amazing and attentive to details too! I also really enjoyed seeing all the off-grid stuff, and loved learning about it while I was there. The house is amazing, and so much room, skylights, lots of windows, just beautiful. There is also so much to do, we worried about that with our kids for a whole week, but the only times we left were when we were hiking on the trail in the backyard, which leads right to the nature museum/info center with live snakes, and lots of fun learning for the kids. Some of the things we brought to do weren't even opened, because we just didn't need it. The property was beautiful, well maintained, and just lovely. And the icing on the cake is having an owner who is so lovely and helpful, but we also didn't need the help, but we knew he was there. I could go on and on, but I think you get the picture - amazing place!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

13 May 2019

Great property

Fantastic home, great space for a large group, well equipped, beautiful views for miles.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

7 Dec 2018

A Get-Away-From-It-All kinda place!

Awesome place for our Thanksgiving family gathering!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

23 Oct 2018

Amazing Getaway

This place had a killer view, spectacular sunrises, and starry nights to die for. The house was spacious and comfy, with plenty of beds and bathrooms for our retreat group. We will visit again! Thanks, John!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Oct 2018

The property was perfect!!!!

PROS: We loved everything about the property. The open spaces made it very easy for our party of 20 to spread out but still be all together. John thought of everything by including extra blankets for those who get cold easily and fans for those who are hot natured. There are also TWO refrigerators in the kitchen!!!! CONS: My cousin was so very disappointed that the hot tub couldn’t be used after she spent so much time cleaning it. All of the joints were leaking, so it could hold enough water to run it. The driveway could use a few loads of gravel to fill in what the recent rains washed away. It’s pretty rough.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

18 Sept 2018

Fantastic place!

We spent a long weekend at the lodge (it was our second visit). The scenery is spectacular, and the hiking trails are excellent. The lodge is very spacious and comfortable. Great for families.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kaarthikraajan D.

17 Aug 2018

Amazing view!

Great location to stay in WV, clean facility beautiful view!!! We had so much staying in this cabin for couple of days, we enjoyed small pond and trails around the lodge!!! I would surely recommend this place for my friends and family!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan D.

7 Aug 2018

Spacious Delightful Secluded Retreat

This is a great space in a beautiful location. While this rental is only for 22 people there is lots of space with four floors and an expansive property, there is room everyone to find a space of their own. The pond is a real treat, spring fed, with cool clean water beloved by salamanders. It feels special that the electricity is completely off the grid. The road up is pretty challenging so come prepared to stay up on the mountain for a couple of days. Cell service is nonexistent and the internet is spotty sometimes so keep the focus on the people you've gathered with. Still, it is worth a day trip over to Falls of Hills Creek and the owner is very helpful in providing information about the area. The hot tub is pretty DIY, but worth filling for a night sitting under the amazing stars. The kitchen is very well stocked with dishes and pots and pans and the porch and fire ring make great informal gathering spaces.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

18 Jan 2018

A +

Our family of five spent six days in the house during a very cold winter week. The house and location are fantastic. The pictures do not do it justice. The owner was extremely helpful in providing guidance and suggestions by phone. We are looking forward to another visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

1 Oct 2017

Amazing Unique Place!!!

Family was there August 2015 and returned September 2017. Whether you want to hang out on the deck and do nothing or be more adventurous and explore the National Forest and Greenbrier Trail, this place is perfect for a vacation with family and friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

David H.

7 Jul 2017

Peaceful, remote and phenomenally managed

My group has stayed at the lodge 3 times now and we will keep coming back for years. This is a very special property adjoining the National Forest. If you like nature, solitude, tranquility and views this is the place for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017