Are you in the process of planning your honeymoon and considering West Virginia? Congratulations! West Virginia is a growing honeymoon destination that has so much to offer a newlywed couple and Golden Anchor Cabins has the most romantic honeymoon cabins in the state!
Let’s face it, all too often we hear stories about people either having a terrible honeymoon experience at a tourist-trap destination packed with people where everything is overpriced and the newlyweds spend most of their vacation stuck in traffic.
A honeymoon in West Virginia is different. Beautiful, romantic and miles from ordinary.
In this article I’m going to discuss why West Virginia is the perfect place for a honeymoon. I’ll share a little about our luxury cabins in the woods of Tucker County and give you a taste of the area, including where the best honeymoon excursions are and where the most iconic natural wonders hide!
What makes our cabins so special for a honeymoon in West Virginia
I’d like to quickly introduce myself, I’m Daniel Marsh. Along with my wife Jamie and our son Nate, I own and operate eight couples-only cabins. At Golden Anchor Cabins, cabins for two is all we do. Every cabin has a private hot tub, a gas log fireplace, a shower-for-two and a beautiful mountain view.
Each cabin has a vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, luxurious bedding, picture windows, covered porches and romantic décor. Our premium honeymoon cabins also a game room upgrade with things like vintage arcade machines, foosball tables, pool tables and air hockey tables (varies from cabin to cabin).
“At Golden Anchor Cabins, cabins for two is all we do.”
We take pride in being the best reviewed lodging company in the state. Hundreds of 5-star reviews reinforce our reputation for cleanliness, style and romantic amenities!
We our honeymooners with everything they could possibly need to enjoy their vacation. Every cabin has a fully stocked kitchen from all major appliances down to spices and coffee. We provide all linens, toiletries, soaps and detergents as well. All you need is your clothes, food and personals. You can leave the rest to us!
See all our cabins here and find out which one is the best!
Romantic Honeymoon Cabin Finishing Touches
One thing that sets us apart from other cabins is our romantic add-ons. Here are our most popular honeymoon finishing touches:
- Hand Dipped Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Chilled Moscato or Champagne served in an ice bucket
- Rose Petals and Swans bed art
- Our Song playing on arrival
We take special care to make sure everything is perfect for a honeymoon arrival. Any of these can be booked along with your reservation or you can call us later and make special arrangements to surprise your loved one with a secret extra!
West Virginia Natural Wonders – Honeymoon Itinerary Musts
There is so much natural beauty to see in West Virginia. That’s why it’s called Almost Heaven. But if you’re honeymooning here and it is your first time in the mountains of West Virginia, there are a few places you simply have to experience!
- Blackwater Falls
- Lindy Point
- Seneca Rocks
- Smoke Hole Caverns
- Spruce Knob
Blackwater Falls is possibly the most iconic and most photographed destination in West Virginia. We are 12 miles south of this natural wonder and I recommend Blackwater Falls State Park to be every honeymooner’s first destination.
Lindy Point is also found in Blackwater Falls State Park. It is a short hike out to this breathtaking overlook but many miss this opportunity because it gets overshadowed by the park’s namesake. Make sure you don’t skip this one!
Seneca Rocks is a glorious rock outcropping that attracts hikers and rock climbers alike who want to trek to the top and see the valley below. Seneca Rocks is less than thirty minutes from our cabins. See more photos of Seneca Rocks in the spring here.
Smoke Hole Caverns is one of the most popular destinations in our area. Their tour takes you through their twisting show cave and into a chamber with the distinction having second highest ceiling of any cavern in the eastern United States. They operate their tours all year long so this is a great destination for any honeymoon in West Virginia.
Seeing the mountains from the tallest point in the state is awe-inspiring. The 4,863′ tall Spruce Knob is surprisingly easy to get to and has to be at the top of your list for sightseeing! This place is worth visiting if you want to see an epic sunset too. Here are our favorite sunset photos from Spruce Knob.
Authentic West Virginia Excursions For Your Honeymoon
Every great honeymoon needs an excursion into something truly unique and authentic to the area. One of my favorites is riding Mountain Rail’s New Tygart Flyer, a vintage diesel-powered streamliner train, along the Cheat River to the High Falls of The Cheat. We offer tickets for this excursion to guests that book with us, we’ll make sure you get the BEST seats on the train! You can read our full write-up on the New Tygart Flyer here.
Zip lining at NRocks, white water rafting at Blackwater Outdoor Adventures and horseback riding at Mountain Rail are also awesome honeymoon excursions in West Virginia as well. But there are too many to list here. If you’re looking for some more adventurous activities near us, I have an article with over fifty recreational opportunities near our cabins here.
Delightful Culinary & Spirits Opportunities
And what about the food you ask? We’ve got you covered there!! The Alpine Lodge serves the best steaks and seafood in the state, Still Hollow Spirits will give you a tour of their whiskey distillery and Purple Fiddle will fill your belly with fresh food and fill your soul with local music every weekend! But are so many other wonderful restaurants, cafes, pubs and wineries near us. Find forty of my favorite restaurants here including my go-to places for wings, craft brews and fine dining.
If you have any questions about honeymooning in West Virginia with us, feel free to email me at goldenanchorcabins@gmail.com or call me at 304-704-8764. I also send out a monthly newsletter where I keep all our guests up to date with what is going on at our cabins and the area. If you’d like to hear from us you can sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks to Leah Stankus Photography for use of her awesome couples images. If you are looking for engagement, elopement or honeymoon photos in West Virginia, she’s your girl! Finally, you can always see all our current cabin availability and book your stay online at https://guest.rezstream.com/search/golden-anchor-cabins. Thanks so much for reading, we hope to host your next cabin getaway soon!
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Article written by Daniel Marsh. Daniel and Jamie, along with their son Nate, own and operate Golden Anchor Cabins in Canaan Valley, West Virginia since 2014.
