Guestbook Comment

Guest: Terry Curry (Richmond, Va)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/20/07

Had a great time at the Farmhouse. Love the goats and chickens. The house has loads of charm and character. Mark and Phil are great hosts. Will make this a long weekend habit. Looking forward to future visits.

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Thanksgiving at the Farmhouse

Guest: Lynne (Cheseake, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Our family wanted to spend Thanksgiving together so my niece found the farmhouse and the Cottage on VBRO and I booked them. We had a wonderful time exploring the mountains, feeding the goats, hiking the trails (and yes the weather was unbelievable - in the 60's and 70's and sunny with blue blue skies). The older folks loved sitting in the farmhouse room where old gas stove was and reading and snoozing. Some of the family brought their dogs and their dogs loved it there as much as we all did. The accommodations for the pets(especially dogs) are great (both yards have big fenced in yards). I loved feeding the goats with Chris every morning - he is 7 and would wake me up very early to go feed them. We saw some pretty spectacular sunsets too. You all have one beautiful spot there in Lost City and the folks are so nice. Everyone you pass gives you the country wave. One side note - leave your cell phones at home – you will leave wondering why you ever thought they were so great. We had a nice surprise one morning - Phil (the owner) left us a warm basket of lemon muffins outside our front door. They were melt in your mouth delicious - thank you Phil and Mark for a thanksgiving we will never forget.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Thanksgiving at the Farmhouse

Guest: Lynne (Cheseake, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Our family wanted to spend Thanksgiving together so my niece found the farmhouse and the Cottage on VBRO and I booked them. We had a wonderful time exploring the mountains, feeding the goats, hiking the trails (and yes the weather was unbelievable - in the 60's and 70's and sunny with blue blue skies). The older folks loved sitting in the farmhouse room where old gas stove was and reading and snoozing. Some of the family brought their dogs and their dogs loved it there as much as we all did. The accommodations for the pets(especially dogs) are great (both yards have big fenced in yards). I loved feeding the goats with Chris every morning - he is 7 and would wake me up very early to go feed them. We saw some pretty spectacular sunsets too. You all have one beautiful spot there in Lost City and the folks are so nice. Everyone you pass gives you the country wave. One side note - leave your cell phones at home – you will leave wondering why you ever thought they were so great. We had a nice surprise one morning - Phil (the owner) left us a warm basket of lemon muffins outside our front door. They were melt in your mouth delicious - thank you Phil and Mark for a thanksgiving we will never forget.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Amazing Getaway!

Guest: Melanie43 (Pennsylvania & New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

Phil & Mark, Thanks for sharing the Farmhouse with us. It was the most perfect "Memory of Mom Getaway" we have ever had! Everything from Phil's morning muffins, fresh eggs comfy beds, friendly & funny goats was perfect! So many other things to mention we amazing too! We had all we needed to completely relax and enjoy! Again a SPECIAL thanks too Phil for thinking of mom when he saws the double rainbow!!! We hope to make it back! Cathy would love to come back with her husband...but we may keep it special just for mom!! Thanks again, Melanie C of PA and Cathy K of NJ!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

We loved this place!

Guest: Kim & Jeff (Lehigh Valley, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

We thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent in Lost City. Such a charming cottage, with comfy furniture and bed. Satellite TV and WIFI. The owner Phil was a true gentleman, who brought us wonderful fresh baked muffins and fresh eggs from his chickens! Excellent location to do lots of hiking and enjoy nature. We had our dog with us, and he had as much fun as we did. We'll definitely do this again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Amazing!

Guest: Annie & Marisa (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

We want to thank Mark and Phil for being flexible with our last minute request to escape to the farmhouse for the weekend. I sent a last min email to them Thursday we were in the house by Friday evening! The cozy house, the peaceful setting, the sweet animals, hospitality and nice people we met at the general store/cafe were all a part of an amazing weekend. Being away from it all and still able to "plug-in" to the internet when we needed was a huge plus for us. Our experience far exceeded our expectations and we look forward to going back for a longer stay! This was probably our best VRBO find yet! Annie, Marisa and Logan (golden retriever)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Joanne and Harvey B. (Greensboro, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 01/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/13/10

The farmhouse was very warm and cozy. Upon our arrival the owner had Christmas music going and the Christmas tree lit. We ordered a white Christmas and he even provided that as well with over 2 feet of snow. He even had a pathway made through the snow to make it easier for us to unload our car. Because of the huge snowfall this year he kept in contact with us about road conditions which was very helpful. The owner was so thoughtful he even brought over warm muffins the next morning, they were so delicious. Whatever we needed he was there for us. Even Christmas cookies were brought. Our Aussie/doodle loved the back yard and the freedom she had was great. Of course the goats and chickens were the highlight for her and we also enjoyed feeding them and we made some good friends with the goats as well. Our daughter fell in love with Nicki the black face goat. Thanks Phil & Mark for a wonderful vacation.

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Guest: Tracey Bradnan (Bay Village, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/25/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

My husband, 9 year old son, and I stayed at the Lost City Goats farmhouse for five days in August 2009 and the only thing we regret is not booking a longer stay. As not big pet or animal people, we were surprised by how much we enjoyed feeding the goats and eating the fresh chicken eggs. The house was comfortable and relaxing, filled with great reading material, cool kitschy artwork, and a well-stocked kitchen that made a "lasagna night" a snap. We came to WV with another family who stayed in the cottage and that worked perfectly for two families traveling together -- lots of privacy yet within easy walking distance. We went to Bryce Resort for chair lift rides, plus swimming and paddle boats on Lake Laura, which the kids LOVED. Our son also loved the horseback riding at the stables at Lost River State Park and the trip to Endless Cavern (which included a stop at Southern Kitchen for lunch -- don't miss a meal there!). Phil and Mark are the best hosts. While their fresh-baked muffins on our doorstep the first morning were a welcome pleasure, we really appreciated their patient answering of our 1,000 questions about local attractions and the area, plus just being great guys to hang out with. Our son even wanted his picture taken with Phil and his scooter. We can't wait to book a return trip and highly recommend it to everyone, especially families -- plus nothing beats the look on friends and coworker's faces when you tell them you vacationed on a goat farm in West Virginia!

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Guest: Paige Johnson (Norfolk, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/23/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

We just got back home yesterday evening from spending a few days at the Farmhouse in Lost City, and I've got to say, I think the three of us are experiencing a little bit of withdrawal... Our stay there was truly good for the soul! The atmosphere was so homey and relaxing, the views awesome, and the hospitality of Phil and Mark can't be beat. From reading prior reviews before booking our stay there, I knew what to expect somewhat. When I heard the screen door shut that first morning and then heard a car drive off, I felt like a kid on Christmas morning, waiting to see if Santa had come. I was hoping there were homemade muffins in my immediate future, and Phil didn't disappoint. They were awesome! Curt(who isn't usually a morning person), ran downstairs, brought in the basket that had been left on the porch, and grabbed one while they were still hot. He was also quick to get the goats and chickens fed that morning, before I even got a chance to get outside. (I was munching on muffins.) And who knew our dog, Sadie, a Boykin Spaniel, had herding instincts? Each morning while Curt fed the goats (I DID get out there the rest of the time), she would run up and down the fence barking at them, trying to get them all in a group together, and then continued to bark while they ate their breakfast. I'm sure they loved her. Actually, I think one of the smaller all white ones did -- I caught them just looking at each other one day, away from the others. We're definitely looking forward to another visit -- hopefully in the spring, so we can see all the flowers in bloom. I can tell by the few that were lingering that it must have been lovely... And I'd like to check out the museum, artists co-op, and other places we missed. We did go a short distance on one of the trails in the George Washington National Forest (I found out we're not really hikers -- need to get in shape before our next trip), and we went to check out Trout Pond Park. What a place! More medicine for the soul... On the day we went, it was more like a spring/summer day (in the 70's), and people were out on the water in boats and sitting off to the side fishing. I hear they weren't getting a lot of bites, but nobody seemed to care. It was a great day just to be out there! Sadie even got to take a little dip in the water (away from the fishermen, of course)! If you're into photography, or if you're an artist, there are endless subjects all around you... For that matter, there are endl

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Best Holiday

Guest: Kathymo (Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

My family just returned from our fabulous holiday at Lost City Goats. Everything was exactly as pictured on the internet and more. The place was authentic and charming with a lot of attention to details. There were so many cozy places to sit with a book or to daydream. The beds were really comfortable, sheets luxurious, and it was wonderful to sleep with the windows open and the mountain air breezing in. The house has everything you could possibly need if you want to eat in. Fresh muffins on the doorstep the first morning were a welcome treat. The vegetable garden was in full bloom and we were able to take advantage by picking our food for a fresh dinner. My daughter loved her farm chores, feeding the chicks and the goats. I did my laundry and hung it to dry on the clothesline; that is really country living. We enjoyed our dinners at the Lost City Grill and The Guest House. We rode horses in the State Park and went Zip- Lining down the mountain. We also spent a lot of time walking in the National Forest right on our road. Mark and Phil were great hosts, always available to answer questions and provide information on activities in the area. All in all it was one of our best holidays. We have already recommended it to family and friends and plan to come back in the Fall.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers.