Fire at Avalon resort in West Virginia

[John P]

With plenty of people visiting for New Years Eve, a fire broke out in the Lodge at the Avalon Resort at about 4pm, and ended up destroying the building. It held the kitchen, dining room, guest rooms and the indoor pool. Being a single-story building with several doors, it was easy for people to get out and there were no casualties. Some people in the guest rooms had their property destroyed, though.

Here are some pictures of the sad event; I don't know who gets the credit for these:
https://imgur.com/a/4a3QwUC

[ddoger]

I don’t know, If I were john I would be a little concerned. This is what I read on the previous page...

“Fire at Avalon resort in West Virginia
Started by John P”

[jbeegoode]

Uh oh!....Rut ruh!...Dead to rights picture and everything...tsk tsk tsk...shame, shame....nailed!
Jbee

[John P]

It's a frame-up! I never did it!

[nuduke]

So, I looked at the pics and googled the resort (looks nice!)...there were no pictures of the guests.  Were they all stranded totally nude?
John

[jbeegoode]

Kinda cold in those parts. Probably had a coat room, but maybe. If it was summer, it would have been different, especially for those whose possessions, like car keys were lost. Yes, that, I believe, would define as being left very very naked. I'm sure everyone received and gave generous support in the middle of tragedy.
Jbee

[Jaybird]

I was just at Avalon several weeks ago.  Had an incredible, unseasonably warm weekend.

This is one of the few places in the Mid-Atlantic region that is open year-round.  I  had the opportunity to walk, then drive through the property.  This is a gated clothing optional community that has permanent residents in condos, apartments, permanent single-wides and massive RV's with extended roofs, pop-outs, decks, and enclosures.  There is a connecting road to Somerset, an adjacent clothing-optional community of high end homes. (see this listing...  https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/wv/paw-paw/1045-wild-apple-ln/pid_46337305/ )

There are also RV and tent sites for campers.

The 18 room hotel is gone. In its place, they placed 2 rows of very nice, spaced out, pre-fab, themed log cabins.  I had the "Beach House", which was spacious, well-appointed, comfortable king bed, and two ring chairs (suited only for flex-spined college students), but I bought my own comfortable LL-Bean bag chair.  Heat, air conditioning, and ceiling fan.  Full bathroom with shower, kitchen included toaster oven, toaster, microwave, coffeemaker, sink, and 3/4 size fridge/freezer.

The Activities barn is rebuilt but has a few weeks work on finishing touches.  Will be very nice.

Tennis, pickleball, etc. courts were still open.

The outdoor pool was open but only suited for those who favor icicle body jewelry.  Snack bar was open only Friday for dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday breakfast.  Still not bad for an "end of season" weekend.

The indoor heated pool, hot-tub, sauna, and workout equipment are in full operation.  The pool was a warm 87 degrees, hot-tub 101.  Saturday night, the DJ was spinning in the indoor pool area, and the bar was open.

My first time there.  Met some incredibly nice people and had a great time.  I look forward to going back in the spring.  Not a place I can pop in for a weekend with a 4-hour commute to get there.

[Greenbare Woods]

I was just at Avalon several weeks ago.  Had an incredible, unseasonably warm weekend.

This is one of the few places in the Mid-Atlantic region that is open year-round.  I  had the opportunity to walk, then drive through the property.  This is a gated clothing optional community that has permanent residents in condos, apartments, permanent single-wides and massive RV's with extended roofs, pop-outs, decks, and enclosures.  There is a connecting road to Somerset, an adjacent clothing-optional community of high end homes. (see this listing...  https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/wv/paw-paw/1045-wild-apple-ln/pid_46337305/ )

The listing for that $911,000 home says "gated community" but does not say "clothing optional."   Perhaps the buyers are going to have to read the HOA bylaws, or covenants in the deed to find out.  Or, perhaps buyers will be surprised when they move in.