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Sweet Retreat

Sweet Retreat: Lodge and Event Venue

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Sweet Retreat

Sweet Retreat: Lodge and Event Venue

Vacation Home

Sweet Retreat: Lodge and Event Venue

  • 18 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 12 Beds
  • 3 Bathrooms

TAKE ME HOME!

Sweet Retreat Lodge is a home first, and that is what makes it different.

This is not a corporate-managed rental or a staged mountain house with all the personality polished away. It is a real West Virginia home, personally hosted and cared for by the owner, a lifelong local with deep roots in the area.

Family photos, personal collections, well-loved books, familiar games, local art, and blue-and-gold West Virginia touches give the house a sense of history and heart. Guests are not just stepping into a place to stay. They are stepping into a home with a story.

RETREAT, RECHARGE, RECONNECT

The hammock is part of the Sweet Retreat logo for a reason.

For our family, it has always meant slowing down, stepping outside, and making room for nature, laughter, and each other. The original hammock was carefully hung by the children at the start of summer weekends and holidays, until it became affectionately known as “the family flag.”

That simple tradition helped shape the spirit of Sweet Retreat.

Today, we share that same philosophy with our guests: retreat into the woods, recharge in the mountains, and reconnect with the people who matter most.

Stay in, head out, or do a little of both. Sweet Retreat is a roomy mountain home, a peaceful gathering place, and a comfortable basecamp for exploring Southern West Virginia. However you spend your time here, we hope Sweet Retreat becomes part of your story too.

The Home

• Large gathering spaces for families and groups
• Open floor plan that naturally brings people together
• Large windows and glass doors with peaceful wooded views
• Spacious kitchen for shared meals
• High-end appliances, including AGA, Sub-Zero, and Thermador
• Books, games, personal collections, and local art throughout the home

The Property

• Private 13-acre property
• Covered deck surrounded by forest
• Hammock, horseshoes, basketball, and cornhole
• Room to slow down, spread out, and reconnect
• Optional event venue for weddings, reunions, and retreats

The Area

• New River Gorge National Park
• Several nearby state parks
• Rafting, hiking, climbing, swimming, ATV riding, and mountain biking
• Craft breweries, local dining, galleries, and small-town shops
• WV Waterfall Trail and Almost Heaven Swing stops
• Custom digital guidebook included

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Highlights

Parking

Pets welcome

Wireless Broadband Internet

Pictures

Sleeping Arrangements

1 Baby crib

3 Double beds

1 King-size bed

1 Queen-size bed

1 Sofa bed

6 Single beds

Amenities

Parking & facilities

Parking, Parking roofed car port, Private playground, Private porch

Services

Housekeeper optional

Policies

Accept credit card, Children welcome, Suitable for events, Pets allowed, Smoking not allowed, Suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility

Kitchen & dining

BBQ charcoal grill, BBQ gas, Blender, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Grill, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Rice steamer, Spices, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner

Location features

Mountain, Rural

Bathroom & laundry

Bathroom and laundry room, Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Iron and board, Shower, Towel set, Bathtub, Washbasin, Washing machine

Heating & cooling

Air conditioning, Ceiling fans, Central heating, Electric heating, Fireplace, General heating

Entertainment

DVD player, Stereo system

Internet & office

Wireless Broadband Internet wireless

Home Safety

Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Safety card, Smoke detector

House Rules

  • Pets welcome

  • Events allowed

  • Smoking not allowed

  • Credit cards accepted

  • Children welcome

  • Housekeeper Optional

  • Suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility

  • Check-in04:00 PM
  • Check-out11:00 AM

Policy and notes

Payment Schedule

50% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.

The remaining amount is to be paid 60 day(s) before arrival.

Cancellation Policy

All paid prepayments are non-refundable.

Security deposit

No security deposit is due.

Notes

PLEASE NOTE:

Prices listed under The Lodge are for vacation rental stays only, for families and groups of 18 or fewer.

Wedding venue pricing is shown on the Wedding Venue page and must be booked by quote directly with the owner.

Call 304-719-5593 to book the venue.

THANK YOU

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