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Welcome to The Shay Inn, a historic home nestled in the charming logging town of Cass, WV. This 1911-built retreat offers free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher for convenient meal prep. Enjoy formal dining and living areas plus a separate den for relaxation or gather on the patio under the covered porch.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

3 Br The Shay Inn Located15 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain

  • THE SHAY INN
    A historic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home (sleeps 8) in the heart of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Sleeping arrangements include a queen (BR #1), full (BR #2), full (BR #3), plus sleeper sofas in both the den and living room.
    Built in 1911 using timber from the former Cass mill, The Shay Inn reflects the town's roots as a turn-of-the-century logging community and is named in honor of the old dining car that the current owner's family ran during the early days of Cass's transition from lumber town to tourist destination.
    Step outside to the 78-mile Greenbrier River Trail, walk to the Cass Scenic Railroad Depot, or visit the Cass Company Store and its welcoming in-house dining at The Last Run Restaurant, a favorite stop for hearty meals after a day in the mountains.
    Nearby highlights include the Green Bank Observatory a 10 minute drive and Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, just 15 minutes from the property.
    No air conditioning, but fans are provided. A classic mountain stay blending history, railroading heritage, and easy access to unforgettable Appalachian scenery and dining.

    AMENITIES: Free WiFi, Cable, DVD Player, Washer/Dryer, Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, formal dining and living areas, separate den, Patio, and a Covered Porch.
    PLEASE CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF LIFT TICKETS/LESSONS OR BIKE PARK PASSES/BIKE RENTALS/LESSONS BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.
    UPDATED HOUSE RULES:
    ~ Reservation holders must complete check-in requirements.
    ~ The reservation holder must submit a photo of their driver's license, and a selfie holding their driver's license for verification
    ~ A signed Rental Agreement must be returned within 24 hours of booking
    ~ No Pets - Pets found in non-pet properties are forbidden and will result in immediate eviction without refund and incur a $250.00 charge to the credit card on file
    ~ No Smoking or Vaping.
    ~ No large gatherings
    ~ Check in time is after 4:00 PM
    ~ Check out time is 10:00 AM
    ~ Mandatory quiet hours between 10 pm and 8 am
    ~ Minimum age of reservation holder is 25
    ~ No mailbox access will be granted, no exceptions are made.
    ~ For homes with a private hot tub, a cleaning fee of $100.00 is charged at the time of booking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

~ Reservation holders must complete check-in requirements.
~ The reservation holder must submit a photo of their driver's license, and a selfie holding their driver's license for verification
~ A signed Rental Agreement must be returned within 24 hours of booking

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Cass, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Cass Railroad Museum and Green Bank Galley are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cass Scenic Railroad and Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. NRAO Science Center and Green Bank Observatory are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Cass travel guide
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Cass, WV

What's nearby

  • Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
    Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • View of an Antique Shay Steam Engine Warming Up by an Old Water Tower Blowing Smoke
    Cass Railroad Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Railroad Depot in West Virginia
    Cass Scenic Railroad
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Warm Springs historic town and old run-down closed Jefferson Pools octagon architecture building in Virginia Bath County countryside in mountains
    Warm Springs Pools
    60 min drive - 96.7 km
  • Ball Hooter Ski Lift
    16 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Locker Room
    23 min drive
  • Tuque’s Bar & Grille
    18 min drive
  • Foxfire Grille
    16 min drive
  • The Junction Restaurant & Saloon
    18 min drive
  • Hoot's Bar and Grill
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Br The Shay Inn Located15 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Br The Shay Inn Located15 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Br The Shay Inn Located15 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Br The Shay Inn Located15 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Cass Scenic Railroad. Cass Railroad Museum and Greenbrier River are also within 10 minutes.

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3 Br The Shay Inn Located15 minutes to Snowshoe Mountain Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property; there were 6 of us staying for a few day ski trip and celebrating our daughter's 18th birthday. The house is very welcoming, comfortable, and charming. The house was very clean and warm after a cold day of skiing:). We brought in our food which worked out perfectly as there are no real food markets near by. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds were very comfortable, the rooms spacious. The location worked well, snowshoe is only 15-20min drive away, and there is a lovely river behind the property with a trail. We loved the Cass store and it's old world charm. The hosts are very responsive and helpful with information about the house and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice rustic property in a historical setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Cass

Very comfortable place. The fridge doesn’t seem to be working quite right. Our ice cream melted in the freezer but we still had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Same as last year

Good for large groups who can tolerate imperfect housing. Old and creaky. Odd pantry/bath layout. Dated appliances kicked breaker. DW ancient. Two of four good beds. Inclosed porch a plus for bikes and such. Furnature otherwise good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Step Back in Time

We enjoyed our stay in the former company town of Cass. The house felt like staying in our grandmother's house. It was very well equipped. Many of the kitchen utensils and pans looked brand new. We had everything we needed to eat in. The evenings cooled off, so the lack of a/c was not a problem. Internet worked great. The two living areas were very nice - plenty of room in one for all of us, but space to spread out if needed. Kitchen table was great for meals and playing games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First the the good. The interior is clean and my wife calls it cozy. It is spacious and comfortable. The down side are the systems. The house is in need of a repairman to fix a number of items Each by themselves is not bad but in total it was annoying and should not exist at the price charged. The entrance gates was full of lichens dust the flagstone needs sweeping the porch rails are dirty and the porch is in need of paint. On the inside some electric outlets provide no contact to plugs. the kitchen sink faucet has a loose base. The lamp in the northwest bedroom is broke, loose wires. Should not be used. The dishwasher did not pump out on the last cycle and flooded the floor. The front porch needed sweeping. I repaired the flapper valve of the upstairs toilet tan with a wire tie. Need a stainless wire, as my fis will soon rust through. I felt I should have brought my tools and start fixing things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

The place was very comfortable to stay at
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a vacation/getaway

We went skiing at Snowshoe and this place was the perfect mix of amenities and affordability. The inn has a vintage and cozy feel to it, with lots of bedding options for large group. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is a awsome place for family time and experience Gods creation

To me back to my home place and experience family time gathering for home cooked meals and all the family on the front porch
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cass house

This house is convenient for Cass, and comfortably slept 5 adults and 2 children with the 3 bedrooms and pull out couch. Keyless entry was great, the wifi was super fast, and beds were comfy. Very close to Greenbrier trail & river for hiking and fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderful time. Loved the time sitting on the porch with the family. Plenty of room. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeffrey A.

Family Fishing

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good place to visit and see Gods creation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn in Cass

We were very pleased with our stay at the Shay Inn. We were safe, comfortable and were able to spend many pleasant hours at the Inn. The size of the property gave us plenty of room to have alone time, while providing us a place to gather when we wanted. We cooked, we slept, we cooked, we enjoyed the local scenery and activities, we cooked and we spent many hours around the pretty dining room playing games which mom (me) won. We loved our stayed, enjoyed meeting our neighbots and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint old house

The house is old but everything functions well. Cobwebs in the ceiling corners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bryan Z.

Weekend Stay at the Shay Inn

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic house, well appointed with items anyone would need for a long stay. Only thing I'd point out is that I wish it were more clear that the house is not air conditioned, something to consider in June!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia J.

Nice house ! Perfect spot for our weekend stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was nice. Had plenty of space for us. Close to where we wanted to go fishing. The house was clean. Linens were provided so we didn’t have to bring anything with us. We didn’t need anything fancy so it was perfect. Great WiFi too! Mountain Valley Realty was very good about communicating before heading up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rachelle M.

Warm and Comfortable, not that clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 4 stayed at the Shay Inn to ski at Snowshoe, which was about a 20 min. drive. The house was warm and spacious, beds comfortable, but the towels were old and some were not washed at all, but put away dirty or left in the closet dirty. Thankfully, there is a washer and dryer, which we used. The house is an old country house, which is fine, but it has not been updated and was not very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pops-June 2019

Enjoyed staying in this great old house. Fortunately it was not hot-no AC. Opened windows and ran fans which kept house cool and removed musty odor when we arrived-no big deal. The only cleanliness issue was with cob webs. I removed one which was from DR door by kitchen to rear window and several were on fans. Again not a big deal. We only stayed 3 days, rode the train, saw the telescope, explored waterfalls and there was still more things we could have done. Will have to stay longer next time. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in the home. I might suggest placing some window AC units fo the real hot days/nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Garth W.

Big house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental experience itself was perfectly fine - Mountain Valley Realty is helpful and very easy to work with. We stayed her for a ski trip, saving money over being on the mountain at Snowshoe. The house is older and furnished like an older house, but all of the amenities worked just fine. We fit 4 adults and 5 kids without issue (2 kids in beds, 2 on pull-out sofas, and 1 on a couch). Internet works very well; the TV is small. Only 1 bathroom upstairs with the bedrooms; the other is downstairs attached to the kitchen/pantry. Snowshoe is only about 20 minutes away, so much closer than staying in Elkins, but more schlep than staying on the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn Stay at the Shay Inn

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First of all, our stay was timed perfectly to enjoy all the beautiful fall colors. The sound of the steam train whistles just added to the flavor of our stay. The Inn was delightful. Clean, comfy and with plenty of room for the four of us to be together, yet enjoy quiet alone time. The inn was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. We especially enjoyed the dining room where we shared meals and had great fund playing games. (I won!) We sure hope we can return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Shay Inn

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay when doing the train rides. It is modern (wi-fi, cableTV)with the feeling of old time Cass.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shay Inn

Had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Clean, Quiet, and Convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved The Shay Inn. It was clean, cozy and perfectly located for our weekend at Cass. It has all the comforts of home and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We loved our time in Cass and loved walking to the river and the train. Perfect location, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful town

House was great We had the town mostly to ourselves I think because it was during the week. House is big and very comfortable felt like I was at home. We didn't know we did not have to bring anything. They had everything you could think of that you would need. The fans were great but AC in one room would have been nice after hot days riding the trains. Only cleaning issue was a lot of cobwebs especially on the stairs. I didn't realize we would not have cell phone service to call out but that wasn't really an issue since the wifi was great. Overalll a 5 star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019