Classic West Virginia Farmhouse Escape 13 Acres-1 of 2 Rentals Lost River, West Virginia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 110812

Classic WV Farmhouse on 13 acres

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Location: Lost River, West Virginia, USA (Washington DC 2 hrs, George Washington Nat'l Forest 1/2 mile)

Accommodations:  Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)

**High Speed WiFi now available**

NOTE - This house is located privately down the road a few hundred yards from my other rental and both properties can be rented together - perfect for family reunions or two families travelling together! Each has it's own seperate driveway.


From Washingtonian Magazine May 2006 - "The Lost River Valley of West Virginia has been found."

"Tucked between two mountain ridges, the valley, a couple of hours from Washington, is drawing more weekenders. The lure is rugged woodland scenery, tumbling mountain streams, and outdoor fun - hiking, fishing, biking, canoeing, swimming, rafting, climbing, horseback riding."

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Constructed in the 1930’s and recently renovated, this classic, West Virginia farmhouse located in Lost City, Lost River is sure to warm your heart. Hardwood floors, antique fixtures, a gas cast iron stove and comfortable furniture provide a casual, country atmosphere. The location provides breathtaking vistas of the mountains from every window, the screened porch, and large back deck.

This vacation home sits on a paved road and is surrounded by thirteen acres and has five resident goats. Beyond that and within walking distance are the rest of the thousands of acres that make up the George Washington National Forest.

Three great bedrooms make the home perfect for families or couples - two rooms each with a queen bed and a third room with one twin bed. All beds have down comforters and crisp linens. There are two full baths, one upstairs and one down. Soak in the claw foot tub with windows that overlook the mountains and catch a glimpse of the deer and wild turkeys. Fluffy towels and bath pillow are provided. Farmhouse has central air and heat.

There is a fully-equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffeemaker, etc. Kitchen comes stocked with gourmet coffees and teas, cream and sugar. There is a washer and dryer in the basement if you need it.

During your visit, explore the property and surrounding area on foot or by car. Rolling Meadows, rocky crags, cool forests, mountain streams and great vistas wait. Nearby Lost River State Park maintains miles of hiking trails and a horse stable in the summer. Climb or ride to Cranny Crow (elevation 3200 feet) for commanding panoramas.

Watch satellite TV or listen to satellite radio or do some star gazing with the telescope provided on the back deck. Or just enjoy sitting by the fireplace, take a nap, read a book, all without ever leaving the property.

Well-mannered pets permitted with an additional pet rent of $10 per night per pet or $50 per week per pet. Backyard is completely fenced so you don't have to worry about your dog running off into the forest(no goats in the dog area) and there is a dog door for dogs under 30 lbs.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: crisp sheets and down comforters
  • Off Street Parking
  • Gas Fireplace: Cast-iron gas stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Includes satellite radio
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: everything needed to cook a great meal
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: two level deck with telescope
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Breathtaking mountain vistas from every window!
• Communications
  • Telephone: local only, please bring phone card for long distance - there is no cell phone service in the Lost River Valley.
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Claw-foot soaking tub, screened front porch.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: We welcome guests' quiet, well-behaved dogs less than 80 lbs. An extra fee of $10 per night per night per pet is charged (maximum 2 pets). We request that you plan to include your dog in the majority of your day's activities unless the dog is too elderly; we can recommend a number of dog friendly outings. Keep in mind that there are goats living behind a fence at the farm so if your dog is a fence jumper, this would be a problem
  • Kid Friendly: Children are welcome however the house is not “childproofed” (stairs, cupboards, cast iron stove, etc) so please plan accordingly.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking permitted on screened front porch or on deck only.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Farmhouse comes with chickens for fresh eggs delivered (spring/summer/fall it's pick your own up),eight resident goats and one female turkey.

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Rental Rates .. $165/night .. $675 week ($70 each additional night).Pet rent extra
Minimum Stay: Two (2) Nights.
50% of stay due on booking, the other 50% due upon arrival.
Cancellation notice must be received at least 14 days b4 arrival
Pets: We welcome guests' quiet, well-behaved dogs w/small extra fee.
Children: Children are welcome however the house is not "childproofed"(stairs,etc)
Smoking: For the comfort of future guests, smoking is allowed only outdoors.
Guests must sign rental agreement which includes liability waiver.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/25/09
  Positive Rating
  Tracey Bradnan , Bay Village, Ohio
  • 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!
• 10/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Paige Johnson , Norfolk, VA
  • 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 endless subjects right in the back yard. We can't wait to go back! Paige Johnson, Curt Eley and Sadie Norfolk, VA
• 01/11/09
  Positive Rating
  Cathy, Tom, Kimmie & Chloe , Little River, SC
  • We have just spent the most relaxing week at the Farm House. My husband Tom, my 17 year old granddaughter Kimmie, our dog Chloe and myself arrived the Saturday after Christmas 2008. We immediately staked out our bedrooms and Chloe choose the over-sized love seat in the living room. Mark stopped by and gave instruction on feeding the goats and chickens and Phil stopped by the next morning with the most wonderful muffins. (Phil, I still want that recipe.) This vacation was all about rest and relaxation and the Farm House was just what we needed. Kimmie and I loved feeding the chickens and the goats. And of course the turkey that thinks he is a goat. I looked forward to that each morning. And every evening, I looked forward to soaking in the claw foot tub. Tuesday morning we awoke to snow showers. Not enough to stick but it was wonderful sitting in the back sun room watching the snow flakes dance in the wind and skip across the deck. It could have snowed us in for days and I would have been very content. Speaking of content, Kimmie spent many hours on her laptop, the Internet was a life saver for her since there is no cell phone service. She did finally buy a phone card so she could call her friends. Me, I was very happy no one could reach me. Oh, I can't forget the stars. They are amazing. We will definitely be back, maybe in the summer. I would love to work in the garden and take advantage of some of the attractions that are not open in the winter. The house and the hosts are wonderful, you won't be disappointed. Thumbs up on this place!
• 11/23/08
  Positive Rating
  , Gaithersburg, MD
  • This was our second stay at the Farmhouse. We had to come back because we enjoyed our first stay so much. We stayed in early October 2008 and had a great time. We hiked in the George Washington National Forest (which we had done before) and in Lost River State Park which is close by and has quite a few trails that are well maintained and provide excellent views. We saw quite a few wild turkeys and deer. We also took advantage of the stable in the park (Hidden Trails Stables) and had a wonderful ride up to the highest point in the park which culminates in a magnificent view at Cranny Crow Overlook. The park is pretty deserted in October and a lot of things are closed, so call early to arrange things. There are mountain biking trails but I think only the most experienced riders should try those (not me). We also canoed down the Shenandoah River. We used Shenandoah River Outfitters near Luray, Va. They were great and let us take our dog with us. However, the main reason we used them was that all of the outfitters closer to the cabin we either closed or were not open on the day we wanted to canoe. Again, if you go this time of year, be sure to call places as far in advance as you can to make sure you are able to schedule everything. We had a great dinner at the Inn at Lost River. The food was top-notch and the service was very friendly. It was unfortunate that the 1853 restaurant in Moorefield has closed, but the Inn was a more than able substitute. We also had a great lunch and wonderful ice cream at the Lost River General Store. This is a few hundred yards from the Lost River Co-op which is a nice place for arts and craft. The arts and crafts festival in Wardensville had a large and interesting selection of flea market items as well as arts and crafts, music and good food. We made the drive to Romney and walked the Fort Mill Ridge war trenches and the Indian Mound Cemetery. Although there is so much to do, the main reason we intend to return is the generous hospitality of Phil and Mark. They keep you supplied with muffins, fresh eggs and good advice. They provide the perfect combination of hospitality and privacy to let you enjoy the house and area while making certain you have a very good time.
• 09/04/08
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  • My family took a three day vacation in Lost River and no one could find us! It was great! My family had such a great time at the farm house! We ate eggs from the chicken coop for breakfast, tomatoes for lunch and thai basil and chili peppers for our chicken dinner-all from their garden. The house was warm and cozy and the hosts were wonderful. Phil delivered fresh muffins in the morning and even let my daughter bottle feed one of the goats. The local park had horse back riding and great trails. All of the views were spectacular, even the views from the telescope at night of the stars and VENUS! We came home relaxed and energized! My family truly enjoyed themselves and can't wait to go back. Thanks Phil and Mark for such a great time. Hope to see you soon!
• 08/22/08
  Positive Rating
  Liat , Rockville, MD
  • We (My partner, our 17 month old & I) just spent 5 wonderful days at the farmhouse. It was so relaxing & beautiful, & the decor and the hosts were warm & welcoming. Our daughter loved feeding the goats (& bottle-feeding baby goats) & the chickens. We swam at the lake in Trout farm park, went to the general store (good ice cream) & the craft coop (both only open weekends), enjoyed early morning walks down the country lane, ate an upscale meal at the "Guest House," and relaxed on the screened-in and back porches. The views were amazing. It was great.
• 08/21/08
  Positive Rating
  Stacy , Fairfax Station, VA
  • Our family of 4 plus the family dog loved our week at the farmhouse. Mark and Phil were great hosts and the muffins the first morning were a nice touch. The kids loved feeding the animals every day and egg collecting was a hit also. We got to bottle feed one of Mark and Phil's baby goats! The house is very nice. The telescope was a big hit as was the porch swing in the front. The house is as advertised on the website and the pictures are very accurate. One son liked the shower upstairs with the very low ceiling at one end while the other son preferred the claw foot tub. The dog loved the yard and made friends with the goats. We found bringing our own food worked out well as there is no close big grocery store. We grilled the majority of the nights, but we also cooked. There are lots of things to do close by, but if you need help, there is a basket in the kitchen that has all sorts of flyers about things to do around the area. We will be back soon.
• 08/19/08
  Positive Rating
  Robert & Tatiana Shelbourne , Washington DC
  • The farmhouse and associated land were simply delightful. The views were magnificant and the environment was totally relaxing and comfortable. Simple pleasures like feeding the goats and chickens, working in the garden, gazing at the stars, and relaxing on the porch and deck were much appreciated. Our hosts, Mark and Phil, were gracious, hospitable, and frankly exciting to converse with. Our stay was a most remarkable experience and we intend to return.
• 03/20/08
  Positive Rating
  Cindy & Greta , College Park, MD
  • We stayed at the farmhouse for three nights in February, with our two dogs Toby & Bailey. We loved the place -- charming, sunny, super comfortable. Great views, and the national forest was just down the road, where we could let the dogs off leash. Mark & Phil stopped by with a two- week-old goat named Charlie we could snuggle. There was, of course, "our own" brood of goats to keep us amused, which included their pet turkey Gertrude, an escapee Mark & Phil had rescued. And who knew chickens could be so pretty? We ate fresh eggs every day, watched clouds change the face of the mountains, soaked in the claw-footed tub. When you go, say "hey" to the boys for us!
• 03/06/08
  Positive Rating
  Bryan and Olivia , Virginia
  • Our family's visit to the farmhouse was wonderful. Mark and Phil (the owners) made us very very welcome and made sure we were okay throughout our weekend. The farmhouse with its goats and chickens is great and the location is perfect for a quick get away from the city. We had lots of fun picking up our fresh eggs from the chicken coup ...we will definitely be going back. Bryan, Olivia & Kavan.

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