KEEP DRY! Rainy-Day Fun near Canaan Valley WV | indoor activities
The Definitive list of Indoor Fun around the Golden Anchor Cabins Rain. It’s the four letter word you don’t want to hear when your vacation in Canaan Valley has just started. Finding indoor activities near Canaan Valley can be a challenge. Therefore, this is one of the most common questions I hear as the host […]
Read MoreRomantic Cabin Rentals near Pittsburgh PA
Couples looking for cabin rentals with a hot tub near Pittsburgh PA LOVE Golden Anchor Cabins! Are you looking for a romantic cabin getaway near Pittsburgh, PA? Golden Anchor Cabins is just a 3 hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh to scenic Canaan Valley West Virginia. Imagine your daily stresses of life in Pittsburgh melting away […]
Read MoreThings to do in the Potomac Highlands
The following are excerpts from www.wvtourism.com‘s West Virginia Travel Guide pertaining to things to do in our Potomac Highlands. Every destination, activity and business mentioned here is a short drive from our luxury cabin rentals in Canaan Valley. If you’re planning a trip and looking for things to do in the West Virginia mountains, here’s a […]
Read MoreBlackwater Falls State Park Sled Run Planning Tips
Our never ending search for all things fun in Tucker County led our family from The Golden Anchor Cabins north 15 miles to Blackwater Falls State Park yet again. This trip we checked out Blackwater Falls State Park’s sled run. This is wildly popular winter activity but it can be confusing for first timers. I […]
Read More5 Considerations when Renting the PERFECT White Christmas Cabin!
Are you looking for a white Christmas in a cabin? Finding the perfect cabin to rent for the holidays can be difficult. There is so much to consider and there are so many options out there. Where do you start? I’m Daniel Marsh, co-owner of Golden Anchor Cabins. I’ve put together a list of things […]
Read MoreTips for planning a fall vacation in West Virginia
Another autumn season is in the books here at The Golden Anchor Cabins. Fall is the best time to vacation in West Virginia. This is our busiest time of the year. But we did manage to get to a few lookout points and enjoy the vibrant colors. At the end of this post are some of […]
Read MoreBlackwater Falls State Park | One thing to avoid
Blackwater Falls has become one of our absolute favorite destinations in the area. The park offers so many wonderful things to do like observing the cascading falls, listening to the babbling noise of the streams, feeling the gravel and the wooden planks that make up the many trails, or just appreciate the mountain grandeur from their lookout […]
Read MoreBest Wings on the Golden Anchor Food Loop
Here’s a quick list of some of our favorite area restaurants serving up our favorite appetizer, the chicken wing! Make sure you visit these locals doing it right, next time you’re staying in our cabins. Big John’s Family Fixins facebook.com/Big-Johns-Family-Fixins 8 for $6.99, 16 for $9.99 best price: $0.63 per wing directions 6 minutes A […]
Read MoreMaking snow at Canaan Valley State Park!
The park crew fired up the machines today so we ran up to see the powder flying for ourselves. It won’t be long until now until the slopes open in Tucker County! Here’s what we captured: Since we had a little snow here we also decided to run up to Dolly Sods and see what […]
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The Perfect Getaway
3 1/2 years ago we were searching for somewhere to get away for the weekend. We feel incredibly lucky to have discovered Golden Anchor. We now visit 2-3 times a year and every trip is as wonderful as the others. Every cabin is beautiful but Meadow has a certain feel to it that keeps bringing us back. There are so many places to explore but even if the weather doesn’t permit a day out the cabin is the perfect place to be.
