Welcome to Porch Paradise – Your Ultimate Lake Retreat
🌅 “Get that much-deserved break you need when you stay at Porch Paradise!” 🌅
Escape to Porch Paradise, a charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom cabin with a loft and basement, designed to offer you the ultimate vacation away from the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by nature, this home is the perfect spot to unwind, enjoy the lake view, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
🏡 The Space
✨ Main Floor
• The large front deck welcomes you with a serene lake view, perfect for quiet evenings and relaxation.
• Step inside to the fully equipped kitchen, ready for you to cook up your favorite meals—nothing beats a home-cooked meal shared with loved ones.
• Adjacent to the kitchen, enjoy the living room with a cozy gas fireplace and the dining area.
• Bedroom 1: Queen-sized bed.
• Bedroom 2: Queen-sized bed.
• A full bathroom is located down the hall.
✨ Upstairs Loft
• A spacious open loft with a queen-bottom bunk, twin-top bunk, a full-size futon, and a twin bed, offering plenty of space for kids or additional guests.
• A full bathroom completes the loft space.
✨ Basement
• A fully finished entertainment area with a TV, couch, and small bar area opens up to the yard—perfect for a family hangout or relaxing after a day of activities.
• Bedroom 3: A queen-sized bed.
• A pack-n-play for little ones is also provided.
• A laundry room and supply closet, stocked with essentials like lifejackets, are available for your convenience.
🚶♂️ Lake Access
• Just a short walk through the woods to the lake, where you’ll find a secluded area to enjoy the beauty of nature, whether you’re spending time with family or soaking up some well-deserved alone time.
Important Info Before You Book:
❗ Age Requirement: Minimum age of 23 to book. A valid driver’s license is required at check-in. Guests who do not meet this requirement will be evicted without refund.
🚭 No Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited. A $500 penalty applies if smoking is detected in the home.
🐾 Pet-Friendly: Pets are welcome with a $100 non-refundable pet fee per pet. All pets must be approved by the office before arrival. Any unapproved pets will incur a $500 penalty fee. Pet waste left on the porch will result in an additional $50 cleanup fee. Guests must clean up after their pets, including outdoors after potty breaks, and should not allow pets to use the decks as a restroom.
🧴 What’s Provided: The property comes with linens, washcloths, towels, dishes, and a starter basket (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, and sponge). Additional products must be supplied by the guest.
🌡 No A/C: This home does not have air conditioning. During summer months, it may get warm. No refunds will be given for lack of A/C.
🚗 Parking: Plenty of parking in the driveway for multiple cars.
Resort & Nearby Attractions:
While staying at Porch Paradise, you will have access to the amenities offered at the resort such as:
✔ Heated indoor pool
✔ Fitness center
✔ Game room
✔ On-site restaurant & lounge
✔ Hiking & biking trails
✔ Stocked lake for fishing & kayaking
✔ 18-hole golf course + mini-golf
✔ Basketball & tennis courts
Explore Beyond the Resort:
• 🌲 Swallow Falls State Park – Gorgeous waterfalls await you.
• 🐾 Hovatter’s Zoo (Kingwood, WV) – A must-visit for animal lovers.
• 🍕 Home Slice Pizza (Terra Alta, WV) – A local favorite for delicious pizza.
• 🍦 Goodies Ice Cream Parlor (Terra Alta, WV) – Treat yourself to a sweet delight.
• ☕ Black Hawk Coffee (Oakland, MD) – Specialty coffee and a cozy ambiance.
• 🥓 Englanders (Oakland, MD) – Enjoy a homestyle breakfast.
• ⛷ Wisp Resort & Canaan Valley – Skiing, tubing, and more winter fun.
• 🌿 Cranesville Swamp – A unique nature preserve worth exploring.
Bedroom Layout:
Main floor: Bedroom 1 – Queen bed, Bedroom 2 – Queen bed
Loft: Queen bottom bunk with twin on top, full-size futon, twin bed
Basement: Queen bed, pack-n-play
Stay Requirements:
• 3-night minimum stay required.
Pet friendly with approval and $100 pet fee per pet
No smoking/vaping
No parties
No outdoor fires!
