How VIP Pre-Booking Works | Beyond The Cabin

How It Works

Start here

A simple path to your future stay.

1

Choose your stay package.

Pick Single Retreat, Retreat Twice, or Property Buyout. Each option gives you a different way to reserve your future stay.

3

Complete your reservation.

Lock in your Founding Member VIP rate with 55% off the starting nightly rate, plus your $100 retreat credit during the campaign.

4

Choose your dates during your booking window.

Date selection happens during your August 2026 booking window.

Watch the walkthrough

How VIP pre-booking works

Watch the VIP pre-booking walkthrough video. It shows the steps, answers common questions, and helps you feel ready to reserve.

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When you choose dates

First Access

August 24

Property Buyout with First Access Pass gets the earliest August 2026 booking window.

Second Access

August 27

Retreat Twice gets the next August 2026 booking window for choosing exact stay dates.

Third Access

August 31

Single Retreat gets the next August 2026 booking window for choosing exact stay dates.

Booking Flexibility

Opening: End of Summer 2027

VIP booking availability will continue into 2028 and 2029.

When your booking window opens, you can choose from available future stay dates beyond opening season.

No blackout dates.

FAQs

QWill each cabin have private amenities at opening?
A

Yes. Each cabin is planned to have its own private wellness amenities at opening.

This includes a private hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, outdoor lounge space, fire pit, outdoor shower, and grill area.

QWhere is Beyond the Cabin located?
A

Beyond the Cabin is located in Oakland, Maryland, near Western Trails on the southwest side of Deep Creek Lake.

Western Trails is located at 4009 Mayhew Inn Rd, Oakland, MD 21550. This is not the retreat address, but it gives you a helpful sense of the general area.

We’re about 15 minutes from Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort, and about 17 minutes from Swallow Falls State Park.

As we get closer to opening, all guests will receive the exact property address, arrival instructions, and important stay details well before their visit.

QDo I choose my dates during pre-booking?
A

No. During pre-booking, you choose your package, cabin, and any available experiences.

You choose your exact stay dates later during your August 2026 booking window.

  • Property Buyout: August 24, 2026
  • Retreat Twice: August 27, 2026
  • Single Retreat: August 31, 2026
QWhat if I’m not sure about my schedule yet?
A

That’s okay. You’ll have flexible scheduling.

When your booking window opens, you can choose from future stay dates, with VIP booking availability continuing into 2028 and 2029.

QWhat is the refund policy?
A

Your reservation is fully refundable through September 30, 2026.

After that, it becomes a flexible stay credit. You can use it for a future stay, gift it to a friend, or transfer it to someone else.

QWhat do I need to decide before pre-booking?
A

It helps to choose the package that feels right for you: Single Retreat, Retreat Twice, or Property Buyout.

You can also look at the cabins and available experiences so you feel ready when pre-booking opens.

View VIP packages before pre-booking opens →

QWhat happens after I reserve?
A

After you reserve, you will receive a confirmation and guest portal access.

When your booking window opens, you will use the portal to choose your dates and manage your reservation.

Ready for pre-booking?

Start by comparing your package options, then explore the cabins and available experiences before VIP pre-booking opens.

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