Secluded, Peaceful Mountaintop -- All Yours
- House2200 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
4 Bedrooms (Sleeps 7-8) and 7 buildings
Bedrooms
Owner
Donna
- Languages:
- english
About Donna
We bought the house in 1980 and the five kids love it, but as they started having families on their own and moved away we decided to rent the house out in 2008. I have a hotel management background so we have really enjoyed getting to know guests on a better basis than a one-night stay, especially the people who come year after year and the guest comments ... we made the right decision to share the family experience.
Donna purchased this House in 1984
Why Donna chose Webster Springs
We come for the great Elk River fly fishing and the grapes, blueberries, raspberries, rose bud roses (edible) and apple tress were already planted by the original builder, a carpenter.
What makes this House unique
We have rituals -- food is cheap, time stretches, the porch is huge and the television doesn't get turned on. We play Country & Western music, get up early for fly fishing or hunting, then just sit lazily and talk or play board games ... the pace is part of the fun. And sleep late! We added a booster but the cell reception was ok in the kitchen ... tell your boss the service was non-existent or you would have called him back. I'd tell my Mother but she knows the hard line number from the summer she stayed and arranged everything for us, labeling all the sheets, cataloging the apple trees! What a help.
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- First-aid kit
Location Type
- MountainFor a few mountains -- logging, another mountain over, skiing and Cass Railroad. Then a few mountains over, famous Seneca Falls Rock climbing and trees that grow sideways from the wind!
- RuralEnjoy the firepit, the quiet, add your own music loud if you like -- and no one telling you what to do or say! Be quiet first thing in the morning and you may see deer and bear ....
- Mountain ViewWe are at the top of a mountain, from the living room look out on 4 mountain tops and no houses!
General
- TelephoneFeel free to use the hard line phone.
- Air ConditioningMountains are cooler than the city, but we added AC when we added a heat pump in 2010.
- HeatingTwo wood fireplaces, electric wall heat and central air propane -- take your pick.
- Linens ProvidedAll the beds are made up; please leave the dirty beds unmade when you leave so we know what is dirty.
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- ParkingPlease drive on the gravel or you could run over the blueberries! Fine to park by the house.
- GarageAsk in advance if you want the covered garage, most people just pull up to the back porch.
- Towels Provided
- Fitness Room / EquipmentNature! Hike!
- Wood StoveIn the kitchen/dining room, great for taking the mountain chill out or boiling water while you fix breakfast!
- Living RoomWe decorated in country chic. We get a lot of charming comments about taking the children to see how they remember grandma's house -- with better plumbing.
Kitchen
- DishwasherThe dishwasher is so very quiet you may open it once or twice thinking it doesn't work. Depending the snowfall, it may fill slowly from the spring in August but it cleans very well.
- RefrigeratorIf you see some frozen bread and readily freezable food inside, you may eat it. Exact replacements are not needed, but if you leave a few items for the next guests it's welcome.
- StoveAn electric stove.
- OvenAn electric oven.
- MicrowaveA full sized microwave on the kitchen counter.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerYou bet!
- ToasterThe toaster works, but impress kids by broiling cheese and butter on bread. Let them open the door to check it a lot, it won't hurt it -- don't burn it!
- Pantry ItemsSome spices and staples supplied.
- Dishes & UtensilsWe usually have plastic utensils in the bottom drawer for picnics, but it comes and goes so bring what you know you need. Think "grandma's house" -- solid stainless flatwear.
- KitchenA full kitchen with a selection of spices and staples, utensils and dishes.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningSix chairs at the table and more chairs around, including on the porch.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFlat screen television in the living room.
- Satellite / CableSatellite service, but I have often told the children to go out and play, that it isn't working.
- Stereoin the dining room
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Music Librarynear the stereo in the dining room
- Toysin the twin bedroom bookshelf.
- Video Libraryunder the television
Outside
- Lawn / GardenLarge mowed yard with apples, blueberries, grapes, herbs, raspberries, rose hips and a fire pit. Watch in the early morning to see deer, turkey and bear in the clearings.
- BalconyCovered porch goes lengthwise across the whole house.
- Deck / PatioAn outside table and chairs, a porch swing, a hammock.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThree first floor bedrooms and living room, dining room and kitchen are all on the first floor. Five steps to get to that first floor through the kitchen.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Notes
- Fly fishing all year round on the Elk River, July blueberries and raspberries, fall grapes and apples in the yard, herb garden all year. Excellent ATV trails and hiking, look for wild ginseng and ramps (hot onions), and berries along the paths. No neighbors, outbuildings to explore and let the dogs run free if you know they will come home. Grill on the big back porch, read a book on the swing, or get lulled by the quiet and clean air and take lots of naps. If you like antiquing, mountain music, farm auctions, square dancing, even log rolling, hiking, horse back riding, or swimming in the river -- this is a place to go back in time. Summer camp for families, giving the children the kind of summer vacation parents remember ... so play some cards and Scrabble and if you are like us ... eat food you'd never get away with at home!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 21 - Renters must be 21 years old.Renters must be 21 years old.
50 Reviews
Great weekend
We have been to this cabin several times. Always a great, relaxing trip
Great property
We picked this cabin for a skygazing weekend. It was perfect. Very dark skies. The cabin was also very nice.
Unique Cabin
This is a very unique cabin but not a fancy vacation home if that is what you are looking for. The location is extremely secluded and peaceful yet not difficult to get to. A wonderful yard for our dogs to wander around. The cabin is roomy, clean and comfortable but has unfinished drywall and trim if that type of thing bothers you. Like I said it is a cabin. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need and has an awesome old butcher block work space for those that like to cook. Porch is big and comfortable but a bit lacking in comfortable seating. We bought and left two inexpensive adirondack chairs in order to have something to sit on around the fire. We weren't a fan of the composting toilet. The owner, Donna, was easy to work with and very accommodating to a last minute change of reservation.
Beautiful Property!
We had a wonderful experience at this property. Everything more than I had expected and was just lovely. Owners were very informative and friendly.
The Perfect Getaway!!
My family stayed at the cabin for 2 weeks in the end of June. The cabin itself was way bigger then I expected from the pictures and had everything you could need. It honestly felt like home from the second we got there, but I am a country girl so I'm used to critters like mice and bats. There's plenty of room for a family and the woodwork is absolutely gorgeous! The composting toilet sounded a bit strange but once we got there it was quite impressive, there is absolutely no smell! The location is beyond words, I fell in love and didn't ever want to leave. We were even able to have our dog with us which made it a perfect vacation! The porch had a gate so she could sit out with us at night and we didn't have to worry about her. If you like hummingbirds bring a feeder and make some nectar. We hung one up right by the swing on the porch and they seemed to come from everywhere to eat!! There's lots of places right from the driveway you can hike to and tons to explore. The driveway itself is over a mile long but maintained better then my gravel roads at home. We had no problem making it up and down with our van but I do wish we would have had something with a bit more clearance. Webster Springs is close and has pretty much everything you could need. We went to Spruce Knob, Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks and Helvatia. Everything was within a couple hour drive. I know that sounds like a long ways, but it the mountains you don't get anywhere quick because of the curves and the scenery on the way makes the drive worth it! I can't wait to save up and stay again! I would say if you're looking for a super quiet getaway with beautiful scenery and true relaxation the Keene Lodge is the perfect place!
Colleen and family are terrific guests too; our caretakers are already asking to have them return. We plow all funds back in and I hope to please them soon with our improvements!
Map
April second weekend Webster Whitewater Weekend
May first weekend Webster County Nature Tours
May last weekend, Webster County Woodchopping Festival (on ESPN)
All summer Elkins Music Festival events (Augusta, etc.)
June first Saturday Habitat for Humanity Bike Tour along the Elk River
July last full week, Cowen Rairoad Festival
September Labor Day Weekend Webster County Fair
September Labor Day Weekend Holly River Festival
October Columbus Day Weekend Holly River Irish Road Bowling Tournament
October Columbus Day Weekend Burgoo Cook-Off
Check for the Elkins music festivals, ramp and town homecomings, they are all over West Virginia in the fall! We are up as the crow flies from Bergoo, but don't be fooled by distances, on Mapquest, it takes you all the way to the county seat and back to get to us -- that is a long trip for nothing.