Santi’s Lost Stream
A SERENE A-FRAME CABIN GETAWAY
LOST RIVER | WEST VIRGINIA | GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST
“Time spent amongst trees is never time wasted.”
- Anonymous
Completely renovated in 2018, Santi's Lost Stream offers modern amenities with rustic charm. This classic A-frame cabin sleeps up to six with two queen bedrooms and two full baths, as well as a spacious living/dining area, modern kitchen, cozy "snug" loft with dedicated work space, and large deck and separate fire pit area perfect for taking in nature's sights and sounds.
ABOUT THE SPACE
| REST
Santi’s Lost Stream sleeps up to six. The master bedroom features a queen bed and large picture window with forest views, as well as an ensuite bathroom with walk-in rain shower and heated floors.
The separate guest bedroom offers a queen bed and hand-made shelving unit that provides generous storage space for all your getaway garb. There is a full guest bathroom complete with vintage sink, walk-in shower, and custom shelving.
The loft snug can provide additional sleeping space on an available queen air mattress.
| RELAX
The spacious open plan living area offers a six-person dining table, cozy sofa, and double sliding doors leading out to the large treetop deck.
Although the perfect place to fully unplug and unwind, we understand the pressures of modern day and the need to stay connected may not allow you to do so, so we’ve wired the cabin with fiber optic high-speed internet.
The large screen LG smart TV is ideal for cozying up on the comfy sofa to catch your favorite movie, sporting event, or television series. There also is a dedicated work space in the loft.
| REFUEL
Santi's Lost Stream boasts a modern kitchen complete with glass top range, convection oven, full-size refrigerator, and over-the-range combo microwave/hood.
Washing up in the apron front farm style sink is made more enjoyable with a view to the woods.
The cabin is equipped with the basics, including salt, pepper, cooking oil, as well as both an espresso machine and drip coffee maker to fit everyone’s coffee needs
Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa are provided during your stay.
ABOUT THE AREA
Nestled in the wooded hillsides of the George Washington National Forest, Santi's Lost Stream is the perfect base to enjoy all the Lost River area has to offer from hiking, to fishing, to cycling, and more.
Within easy reach of Santi's Lost Stream are a wide array of trails that offer both gentle walks and serious hikes through the wilds and wonder of the George Washington National Forest and neighboring Lost River State Park.
Just a stone's through away is Trout Pond Recreation Area where you can cast a line and see what's biting or hop on your trustee two wheeler from the cabin's door and take on the scenic, rolling West Virginia hills.
The quaint town of Wardnesville and village of Lost River offer a selection of charming shopping spots and homestyle dining options.
A bit further a far from Wardensville and the Lost River Valley, there are a range of activities including rafting, kayaking, ziplining, and seasonal skiing to enjoy.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE sAYING
This is the perfect place to stay for a peaceful weekend getaway. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook a meal, the bed was so comfortable, and the entire place was very clean. We loved watching the leaves fall and the deer walking through the woods.”
Another fabulous stay in Santi's Cabin. Clean, quiet, comfortable and close to many hikes that reward the upward traveler. We love wild and wonderful WVa and always love the cabin here!”
Wonderful stay! The home is absolutely gorgeous and in a beautiful location - great for hiking around the area. We loved the home decor and thoughtful amenities throughout the home...Would recommend and we can't wait to come back!”
Wow! If you want to see gorgeous stars in the sky, this is your place.
Beautifully appointed, tastefully decorated, clean, fresh, new, and deep in nature. Off a dirt road this modern cabin had even we needed plus more. Having spent just days there, we feel fully rejuvenated and transformed.”
We had the most wonderful stay at the cabin! It was incredibly clean and beautifully decorated. The stylish decor added a touch of charm to the cozy atmosphere. We can't wait to come back again.”
4.91 Overall Rating
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our Cousin cabin
High View Hideaway -- our cousin cabin -- is also available as a vacation rental! This cozy one bedroom, one bath cabin is the perfect spot to hideaway from the hustle and bustle of life, and enjoy all that the Lost River area has to offer.
High View Hideaway offers guests modern amenities mixed with loads of rustic charm in the heart of the Lost River area in George Washington National Forest.
Book your stay at High View Hideaway today!
oUR STORY
We're outdoor enthusiasts always looking for the next adventure. In 2018, we decided to purchase and renovate this hidden gem of a cabin in the heart of West Virginia's George Washington National Forest.
We kept its original name -- Santi's Lost Stream -- as a nod to Santi, the man who built this classic little A-frame. While the gentle stream that runs through the foot of the property is "lost" through some of the year, it can be found during rainy season and when the natural spring source decides to flow.
When we are not enjoying Santi's Lost Stream and all the Lost River area has to offer, we open up our lovely cabin to guests. We look forward to hosting you at Santi's Lost Stream!
Sometimes Snap Decisions are the Best Decisions
Cynthia | Dec 14, 2018 | 1 min read
I wouldn't necessarily call it a snap decision, but our choice to purchase and then fully rehab this classic A-frame cabin definitely came more from the heart than it did from the head. We've always been outdoorsy people, unafraid to get make our way into the woods. We'd consider ourselves somewhat handy, as well, having undertaken various home DIY projects in the past. That said, never had we endeavored to bring those two "interests" into a single adventure until we happened upon Santi's Lost Stream, the little A-frame cottage that stole hearts (and some of our sanity).
I still marvel, at times, that we could see the potential that lay underneath the coating of dust, mildew from years of no use, not to mention the layers of faux wood paneling, drop ceiling panels, and carpet remnants that covered nearly every surface of this +/- 1000 square foot space. Armed with a vision -- and a lack of any true sense of what we were getting ourselves into with this project -- we embarked on a journey to bring Santi's Lost Stream back to life and what it looks like today.
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Recycle. Reuse. Reap the Benefits of Decorating on a Budget!
Cynthia | Mar 29, 2020 | 2 min read
There are few things in life I enjoy more than shopping and decorating. (OK, maybe hiking, traveling, hanging out with good friends, and a nice glass of Chardonnay fall into that category, too, but I digress.)
When we took on the challenge of breathing new life into Santi's Lost Stream, I was so excited to roll up my sleeves and decorate it! Visions of stylish furniture, eclectic artwork, and funky design pieces filled my head. All the years of ripping out pages from magazines -- and the obligatory pinning of pics on Pinterest -- as style inspiration would finally pay off! I was going to design and decorate my first real space. But then my husband gave me a budget. A very small budget. My dreams of hunting the perfect pieces at my favorite home stores, trendy resale shops, and high-end antique galleries were dead. I was going to have to get creative (and thrifty), and use some serious elbow grease if I was going to succeed in my mission of creating a comfy, cozy, and stylish space.
While it took a little imagination at first, it was not long before I realized the treasure trove of items that we already had, thanks to Santi -- the cabin's original owner -- and his apparent fondness for collecting things, including furniture. (I can relate. I've been know to rescue a discarded piece of furniture from the curb on one, or two...or, well, who's actually counting number of occasions). I also scoured endless nooks and crannies of crammed, cobweb-filled rooms at off-the-beaten path antique malls in places like rural Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. I binged watch Flea Market Flip for ideas and inspiration. And then I got started.
An antique shelving unit turned into a curio cabinet for the hall. A vintage sewing drawer transformed into a spare bath tissue holder. A worse-for-the-wear foot locker became a coffee table (with storage for games). A round of lumber morphed into a night stand. An old dresser found new life as the bathroom vanity. Weathered and stained outcasts refreshed as side tables. And the list goes on.
It was exciting. It was fun. It was hard work. But, most of all, it was worth it! Recycle. Reuse. Reap the benefits of decorating on a budget!