The standard or criterion used to determine the quality of a thing is a touchstone. Touchstone on the Lake may well be the criterion for comfort and convenience in Canaan Valley rental homes. Year-round visitors will love the private 5 acre lot, never-ending views and super easy access to all things Canaan Valley. Enjoy one story living inside and out with extensive decking and a beautiful yard. It is a short easy walk to Spruce Island Lake as well as a short easy drive to the ski trails at Timberline, Canaan and White Grass. Pack it all, tennis shoes, ski boots, fishing poles, kayaks, kites, skis and more. The spacious garage offers extra space for all the essentials. Well behaved dogs are welcome to join in the fun with an additional pet fee. **Touchstone on the Lake now offers a new walk in shower!!

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• Quiet and Lovely

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from Webster Springs, WV recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful quiet property situated in the middle of many attractions. Cozy fireplace and hot tub a plus. House was clean and spacious enough with comfortable furniture and the appointments are beautiful. Plenty of books and games. A nice short walk to the Lake and many views to take in. Small drawback was that there was no hairdryer, shampoos or spices for the kitchen. I would recommend this property for location, cleanliness and the beautiful scenery. We enjoyed our vacation very much.

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• a mountain retreat

  Stayed 123 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from Sarasota, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful relaxing holiday at this retreat..we liked easy access to the lake and trails. The house is well appointed particularly the kitchen.

  • Manager Responded on 11/7/2024

    Thank you for submitting your review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again!

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• Touchstone

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2024

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  Deb W from Coraopolis, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Great location. Well stocked. Major internet problem. Very confusing tv/remote situation

  • Manager Responded on 7/5/2024

    We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in Touchstone on the Lake. Your review is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you again!

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• A peaceful getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2024

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  a guest from Washington, WV recommends this vacation rental

  Touchstone on the lake is a great property for small families, especially with dogs. Plenty of trails and paths to explore nearby. New carpet was nice and I hope it is able to be maintained. There is a gas grill but we didn’t use it. Hot tub was perfect after a long day of hiking. I love that it is behind the gate, so less traffic, but close to entrance. Sets off road quite a bit so you do not hear much noise from other cars. Really enjoyed our stay.

  • Manager Responded on 6/6/2024

    Kelly, Thank you so much for your review on Touchstone on the lake. Your business is greatly appreciated! We hope to see you again!

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• This place is the best

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2024

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  Jonathan F from Arlington, VA recommends this vacation rental

  We love everything about this rental - the lovely house w/ well stocked kitchen and great layout, the big windows and lots of light, the wildlife, the hot tub, and the many hikes accessible both on foot and within a short drive. Absolutely the best.

  • Manager Responded on 5/16/2024

    We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in Touchstone on the Lake. Your review is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you again!

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• Great location, nice house

  Stayed 5 days ending in November, 2023

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  Sergey K from Vienna, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Great location, nice house

  • Manager Responded on 12/4/2023

    Thank you for your review of Touchstone on the Lake. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!

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• Truly the "Best of Canaan"

  Stayed 6 days ending in November, 2023

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  CHRISTINE M from Bumpass, VA recommends this vacation rental

  This was our second time staying at Touchstone, which we love, and probably our 60th stay in Canaan Valley over the past 25 years. It's a cozy, comfortable well-appointed home located just beyond the gate and near Spruce Island Lake. The property description is accurate, the kitchen is well stocked and the hot tub is wonderful.
  We spent our time hunting, hiking in Dolly Sods & visiting Davis & Thomas for shopping and eating. We always enjoy Purple Fiddle & Siriannis for dinner, Hellbenders is great also.
  The Best of Canaan owners & staff never fail to go above and beyond to ensure your stay is wonderful. We visit Canaan Valley often, have made the mistake of using other rental companies a few times and now we know not to trust any other company with our hard-earned vacation money.
  Thank you, Best of Canaan. We hope to see you again real soon.

  • Manager Responded on 12/4/2023

    Thank you for your lively review. We appreciate the kind words and look forward to seeing you again!

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• Great vacation

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2023

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  a guest from Nitro, WV recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the. Cabin, met all our needs

  • Manager Responded on 12/4/2023

    Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again soon!

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• Amazing peaceful place

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2022

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  Jonathan F from Arlington, VA recommends this vacation rental

  This is our third time here and it was as lovely as always. We really like the scenery, the great open layout, the well stocked kitchen, and the hot tub! Also good for people with limited mobility

  • Manager Responded on 11/17/2022

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your stay at Touchstone on the Lake. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time there and we look forward to your return!

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• Excellent all around!

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  CHRISTINE M from Bumpass, VA recommends this vacation rental

  We have been renting homes in Canaan Valley for over 20 years and have always had top notch service through the folks at Best of Canaan and their rental homes. Touchstone is a house that fit the bill for our family of three. Well appointed, perfectly located and very comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 11/1/2022

    Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Touchstone on the Lake. We look forward to your return!

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• Touchstone is a gem!

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Kensington, MD recommends this vacation rental

  This is a gem of a rental. We went during the Spring and spent a few wonderful days exploring the NWR, the Dolly Sods and some of the nearby towns. The house was perfect for our small family and dog. Having access to the parking lot at the top of the ridge made Dolly Sods access a breeze. The kitchen was great and fully stocked with everything needed. In the Spring you can sit in the hot tub and see the nearby pond. Garage access is a huge plus. While we lucked out on weather, the ability to load or unload your vehicle staying dry in the rain is tremendous. As is, we had a cold morning the day we left and could load our car without wearing jackets. Would highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future.

  • Manager Responded on 4/29/2022

    Thank you for your lovely review of Touchstone on the Lake! We can't wait to have you back!

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• A great place to stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Arlington, VA recommends this vacation rental

  The house was well-maintained and the property was quiet and peaceful. Really close to lots of fun things to do and see. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Manager Responded on 4/29/2022

    Thank you for your review of Touchstone on the Lake. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back soon!

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• Nice Thanksgiving

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2021

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  Matthew P from Hurricane, West Virginia recommends this vacation rental

  It was a nice relaxing long weekend

  • Manager Responded on 12/6/2021

    We can't wait to have you back!

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• Beautiful Property

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2021

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  a guest from Virginia Beach, VA recommends this vacation rental

  The weather was perfect, foliage was spectacular, and the home location was a great fit for the four of us. We made daily trips to the nearby sites. Finding a place to eat was a challenge because many places were only opened on the weekends (we were there Monday through Friday).

  • Manager Responded on 11/2/2021

    Thank you for your review of Touchstone on the Lake. Hope to have you back soon!

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• Cool location nice house but needs a little tlc

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2021

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  a guest from Buckhannon , WV does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Cool location with beautiful ponds and seclusion. Easy access to skiing Timberline and Canaan. The house is nice but very dated. Little things like every lamp shade was busted(not expensive but looks ******). And unfortunately the place was overall dirty. Cobwebs in every corner and we wiped down everything even the leather couch had something red splattered on it. Dishwasher was broken from counter mounts so i repaired one so it would stay in the counter but dishwasher didn't clean any of the dishes. I feel like I'm that guy now ripping this cool house but it needs to be known before you drop a couple grand to spend a week here.

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• Cozy retreat with hot tub luxury

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2021

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  Dennis T from Richmond, VA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great experience at the Touchstone. A large kitchen and dining area gave us plenty of room to prepare food for six guests. The hot tub was only a few steps out the sliding door and the house was a warm retreat after a day on the slopes. It's location was prime, too! Only about a five-minute drive to the Timberline ticket office.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2021

    We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Touchstone on the Lake. Having Timberline Mountain open again makes it the perfect location all around. Spring, summer, fall, winter. Anytime of the year! We would love to have you back in the warmer months to enjoy the beautiful lake!

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• Mountain Retreat

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2020

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  Jacquelyn H from Barrackville, WV recommends this vacation rental

  We rented Touchstone for 4 days over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was perfect. The home was clean snd comfortable. Gorgeous view from living room and back deck. Kitchen was fully stocked. The new walk-in shower on the master bathroom was fabulous! Property is secluded and private.

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• Wonderful place

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2020

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  Jonathan F from Arlington, VA recommends this vacation rental

  This is a great house on a fantastic property! We loved everything - the several acres to wander with our dog, easy access to spruce island lake and the trail around it, everything. The kitchen was well stocked, the house was clean, and the hot tub worked great. The only minor issue was that the heat in the bedroom we slept in was really high even with two vents covered and the rest of the house chilly. But we'd happily come back anytime!

  • Manager Responded on 2/28/2020

    So glad you loved little Touchstone on the Lake as much as we do! We hope to see you again soon! Thank you for booking with Best of Canaan.

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• weekend trip

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2019

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  a guest from Moundsville, West Virginia does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Location is great! House was dirty - stains on carpet, one the size of the palm of my hand, cobwebs on corners of ceiling/walls and light fixtures (I dusted while there), wall area behind sink was dirty with food stains and splashes, stains of hand prints through out the house, one of the closet doors was off its hinge. There is an additional $50.00 hot tub fee that is not included in the price of the rental (you don't find this out until you receive the contract). And the hot tub is not covered, if it rains, chances are you are not using it. Price is high for the condition - needs a good wall to wall, floor to ceiling cleaning along with a few minor repairs.

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• Excellent rental property

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2018

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  a guest from Cleveland, OH recommends this vacation rental

  The rental was excellent. Exactly what we were looking for and exactly as advertised

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• All And More !!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2018

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  E. S from Phoenixville, PA recommends this vacation rental

  My husband and I were looking for a quiet private place to breath deep for a week. Well,Touchstone was just that, it was unbelievable that we could sit on the deck and hear nothing but nature around us and overlook the beautiful lake. The house was beautiful on the inside and very clean. Our two dogs would chill on the deck with us and the hot tub was to die for. A little extra money for the hot tub but well worth it.
  If there was anything negative to mention there was a man walking his dog every night at dusk along the lake, it was off leash which didnt bother us one bit, but the dog ( I believe a short haired pointer) would run up to our deck and poop right at the bottom of our steps. We were glad we were inside with our dogs all 3 times so we just watched him from the living room. I am sure he was friendly but very negligent of the dog owner. We did mention it to Timberline Rentals. We would love to come back to Touchstone on the Lake again. Well worth it!!!

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• Ski Break 18

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2018

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  a guest from Virginia Beach, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Nice house tucked in the woods. Just what the doctor ordered.

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• Amazing place to stay!

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2018

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  Daniel B from ANNAPOLIS, MD recommends this vacation rental

  The house was perfect! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is great for skiing /snowboarding at timberline - we were able to go back and forth very quickly. The kitchen was great too but there wasn't any spices/condiments so don't forget to bring your own if you want to cook.

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• Young Family on Early Spring Break

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2017

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  John M from Charlottesville, VA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a really great time at Touchstone. Cozy, private house with great trails nearby and a really nice hot tub. Even with no snow at White Grass, our little family (and our yellow dog) had a great time.

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• "Touchstone" defines the experience.

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2016

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  Richard S from Dover, DE recommends this vacation rental

  We have rented many properties in Timberline over the past fifteen years, many huge and new, but none compare to Touchstone. The views from the large and private back deck and hot tub are spectacular. We also enjoy how the property connects to some moderate and scenic walking trails in the conservancy area without having to drive anywhere. "Touchstone" defines the experience.

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• Amazing location and everything you could need!

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2016

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  Jung K from Littleton, CO recommends this vacation rental

  The house was amazing! The lake that is a quick walk from the house is beautiful! The town is about 9 miles away and at night you're completely alone with nature. It was an incredible weekend! We will definitely be back!

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• We Loved It!!

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2016

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  Elizabeth H from Fredericksburg, VA recommends this vacation rental

  I usually don't take the time to write these reviews but I just had to for this one. We had probably one of the best impromptu vacations ever and a big reason is because this rental was just perfect. Not only was it comfortable but they also really thought of everything for renters. They put hooks for travel items everywhere, they had special little soaps, and lots of bedding and towels. The hot tub was just fabulous after skiing all day and worked "like a beast" as stated by the rental company. The wood burning fireplace just added to the winter vacation feel. Flat screen tv with prime channels, even one in the kids room. Tons of beautiful dishes, huge garage, and comfortable beds....best of all we were able to bring our faithful friend Yogi Bear, a 100 lb German Shephard who also seemed right at home. The backyard is very private and you can go for walks in the wooded area near a pond. Didn't see or hear any neighbors and we were minutes from 2 ski resorts. We will most definitely be back!! Thank you:)

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• Tranquility

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2016

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  Jaime A from Washington, District of Columbia recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice cozy house in gated Timberline community. Super convenient for a group of 6 skiers.

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• Christmas at Touchstone

  Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2015

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  a guest from Chapin, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  We wanted a stress less Christmas holiday this year. Our week at Touchstone was that and much more. No snow, but everything else was perfect. Love that the location of the house makes it feel so private, yet if we were there to enjoy winter sports or summer hikes they were just a step away. Wish we could do it next year.

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• Great for our family get together

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2015

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  Cheryl K from Easton, MD recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed all aspects of the property including the rowboat and the hot tub. Kitchen was very good for family cooking. More seating in the living room would be nice. I brought a folding chair. Was surprised with the request to strip the beds and put the towels in the wash and be out by 10 am.

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• A Place in the Wilderness

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2015

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  David P from Pickens, SC recommends this vacation rental

  A very nice well maintained house. Well equipped, with modern appliances everything worked as it was suppose to. Very quiet peaceful location. The only improvement would be to upgrade the grill. The outdoor grill does not match the quality of the rest of the property. But overall I would recommend this property and stay here again. Value for price was very good.

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• Touchstone on the Lake - Loved it!

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2015

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  Patrick M from Fairfax, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Lovely properly and amazing setting on a pond and short walk to the lake. Very private and quite. The back deck is wonderful. The only negatives was the kitchen had lots of stuff but the pots and pans was a hodge podge of different stuff and a lot wasn't useful. If you plan to stay in and watch TV, its not your place, but who would come to Canaan for that? TV was basically a computer monitor and there were only a few stations. Overall would highly recommend Touchstone

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• Touchstone in August

  Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2015

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  a guest from Catonsville, MD recommends this vacation rental

  Had a nice relaxing stay at Touchstone. This is a great location with the lake in front and the mountains behind. Lots of hiking trails and wildlife.

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