+the Cedar+ @ Camp Potomac Peak | House in Berkeley Springs, WV

Part “tent,” part “cabin,” this incredible one bedroom hybrid structure will provide you with all the luxuries you’ll need, allowing you to still feel justified telling your friends you went “camping" in WV. It’s cool—we won’t tell.
Camp Potomac Peak was recently (Nov 2024) named the best place to stay in the Eastern Panhandle by WV Living Magazine.
About the space:
An open floor plan houses the kitchen, dining area, and living room—and a ladder takes you up to a cozy loft sleeping area (queen bed). Rest assured that while the side walls and roof of the Cedar are canvas, they actually contain a layer of all-weather insulation! That, in combination with a minisplit heat/air system (and front and back solid walls), creates a comfortable, all-season living space.
The Cedar's primary, full indoor bathroom is located down the front steps and about 20 yards away inside our tiny store/library—the Trading Post. This bathroom is private, and only available for Cedar guests. A changing area attached to the bathroom allows for any extra storage needs (suitcases, etc.). There is an additional outdoor bathroom (seasonal) located on the back deck, complete with outdoor hot shower and composting toilet (use this as a middle-of-the-night emergency type toilet).
From early December through early March the Cedar is essentially a dry cabin (no running water). The nightly rate is reduced to reflect this. As mentioned above the full private indoor bathroom located in the back of the Trading Post is fully usable 24/7 for Cedar guests. We also provide fresh spring water (direct from the famous Berkeley Springs) via pump into the sink which can be used for drinking, rinsing dishes, etc. All dishes are sanitized in a dishwasher between guests during this season. The outdoor composting toilet remains available for use, it just may be a bit chilly!
The decks easily offer one of the best views on the property, while also providing the perfect spot to grill, do some yoga, and roast a marshmallow over a campfire. Enjoy your coffee and breakfast on front deck's bar table and chairs. On the back deck, spark up a fire in the vintage stove (we provide you with fire starters and dry firewood!), throw some dinner on the propane grill, and enjoy that killer sunset in the lounge chairs.
We provide everything you need, including all linens, bath towels/hand towels/washcloths, paper towels, tp, sugar/olive oil/salt+pepper, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, hand soap, dish soap (we will email a full list upon booking). While the kitchen is limited in size, we do provide a small electric cook stove, pans, grilling essentials, dishes, etc. to do basic cooking. You'll also find a bag of fresh coffee beans and a s'mores kit waiting for you upon arrival!
Directly across from the bottom of the Cedar is our outdoor Lounge area (chairs, cornhole, communal fire pit), which is shared with all guests staying on the property. You'll also find our newest amenity--the Trading Post--where you can pick up some CPP gear, drinks/snacks, or some items you might have forgotten to pack! There is also a mini library of books and records, and a postcard mailing station. This space is open for all guests staying on the property, 24/7. Once booked, we'll email you our custom Field Guide, highlighting all of our favorite recommendations for what to do, see, eat, and explore in the area.
The Cedar is dog friendly--we allow one, well behaved dog per stay. We provide dog bowls, sheet, towel, and poop bags. A $75 pet fee covers additional cleaning, as well as a donation to our local Humane Society.
Camp Potomac Peak is located on a ridge of Cacapon Mountain and has stellar views over the Potomac River into Maryland and Pennsylvania. Situated on 8 acres, the property offers plenty of room for stretching your legs and walking around the grounds.
The property has reliable, fast wifi, smart TVs (we provide Amazon Prime and Netflix to make it easy for you!), and good cell phone coverage.
Important stuff to note before booking:
- There are approximately 20 stairs to access the cedar from the parking space
- Once inside, access to the loft sleeping area is a ladder with handrails. For this reason (and our insurance), we do not allow children in the Cedar. Please review the photos, and ask us any questions if you have any concerns about the access.
Guest access
Please note, the Cedar shares a driveway with our other rentals—the Lodge and the Cabin. Because we have multiple units within close proximity to each other on the property, we ask that guests respect quiet hours after 10pm. The Cedar is located a few yards away from the Lodge, but still maintains privacy. Some of the grounds, and the large lounge area (with the killer view!) located at the top of the driveway, are shared, common spaces with other guests.
Other things to note
We are meticulous about cleaning, and can ensure that the place will be spotless. The towels and sheets aren’t the only things fresh—as we wash all throw blankets and duvet covers before every guest.
We also live just five minutes away from Camp Potomac Peak, so if anything comes up where you might need assistance with something, we are almost always the ones you will interface with. Jeff is incredibly handy and can fix/solve most anything (but don't tell him I admitted that). We are both personally involved in ALL of the day-to-day operations at CPP, and we are available 24/7 (we provide our personal cell phone #'s upon arrival). We have an absolutely AWESOME team member, Mandi, who does most all of our cleaning and detailing to make your stay perfect. You may see one of us on the property during your stay servicing another unit- please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable!
We totally understand that things come up and plans may need to change. We allow one reservation change outside of the cancellation window. Requests for changes inside of the cancellation window will result in related penalties per our cancellation policy. Just as we handle cancellations within the window, should the cedar rebook for the original nights of your scheduled stay, a full refund of the rebooked nights will be issued.

+the Cedar+ @ Camp Potomac Peak is located in Berkeley Springs. +the Cedar+ @ Camp Potomac Peak provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

+the Cedar+ @ Camp Potomac Peak has 1 Bedroom , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Berkeley Springs has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Berkeley Springs, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.