Valley View Cabin Resort cuts the ribbon on private cabins in Davis
DAVIS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Valley View Cabin Resort had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for its private cabins, just a drive away from Dolly Sods.
The 11 cabins are located right next to Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Timberline Ski Resort. 12 News was able to tour one of the one-bedroom cabins, which came with a kitchen with appliances, a gas fireplace, a shower, a king bed, a porch, a fire pit outside and a hot tub.
PHOTOS: What to expect at Tucker County's Valley View Cabin Resort
Despite opening Friday, the resort plans on more than doubling its capacity. Once the resort is complete, there'll be around 30 cabins available in total as well as a spa as part of the $20 million project.
Managing Partner of Valley View Cabin Resort, Chris Waters, said the cabins have been open since December, but they waited until the weather got better for the ceremony. He said that there has been a great amount of interest in the resort since opening and that the natural beauty of the area is something to behold.
'This is one of the most beautiful places in West Virginia and even the East Coast,' Waters said.
Officials with Valley View said that a night stay at the resort costs around $175 in the off-season and $350-400 in the ski season. You can go to Valley View's website to see its current offerings.
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