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Pappys place at Smoke Hole

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front of house
childrens room with toys and books
living room
living room
downstairs bath

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Upper Tract, WV
  • Place, Swilled Dog
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Smoke Hole Caverns
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Seneca Rocks
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Pappys place at Smoke Hole

Three bedroom two bath house. Built as a church parsonage in 1900. Beautiful original woodwork. The upstairs bath has the original claw foot tub great for long baths. The house has a kitchen, dining room, a cozy living room and a study with a pull out couch with a queen bed. The enclosed front porch has all types of games and area for kids to play. Pets welcome. If you are a fisherman, this is the place for you. You are one mile from the entrance to smoke hole. You are right at all the stocked streams and rivers from Monterey Virginia to Petersburg WV. You are only 7 miles from South Mill Creek Lake which has great trout fishing as well as bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. If you are a rock climber, you can literally walk to climbing at Reeds Creek and are a few miles from climbing in smoke hole and if you want to climb seneca rocks, you are 40 minutes away. You are 40 minutes from Dolly Sods and Spruce knob and an hour from Black Water Falls. This house has lots of room for family gatherings and spending time with friends.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
remove all sheets from beds used and take them with towels and leave them in laundry room. upon leaving trash in can on deck. dishes in dish washer

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1800207vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Upper Tract

Located in Upper Tract, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and Ruddle Park, while Seneca Rocks Discovery Center and Sites Homestead are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Upper Tract, WV

What's nearby

  • Swilled Dog - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Smoke Hole Caverns - 35 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Seneca Caverns - 48 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Lost River - 59 min drive - 90.5 km
  • Seneca Rocks - 59 min drive - 72.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Asbury's Family Restaurant - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Caverns Resturant - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Hoggie’s Barbecue - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pappys place at Smoke Hole pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pappys place at Smoke Hole?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pappys place at Smoke Hole?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pappys place at Smoke Hole?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pappys place at Smoke Hole located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Swilled Dog and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Ruddle Park. George Washington National Forest and Rough Run are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, everything you need is there!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well stocked with all we needed. Beds were comfy. Host was very responsive with questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed several times for climbing trips to Reed’s Creek and Smoke Hole. Pappies is located very close to the climbing. It’s well appointed, clean and very comfortable. Danita is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls’ weekend away. This house was cozy and well-appointed with what we needed. Loved sitting around the fire pit as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean and cozy with a well stocked kitchen. Great space for family and for location to outdoor activities. Host was very kind and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean...felt like home. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I found most rooms had such a neat built in shelves! Back yard was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pappy's Place

We enjoyed our stay. The house is decorated nicely. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here, as there was plenty of room for all 9 of us. The kids loved going to the front room and having their own space to hang out. It was also a quick drive to Smoke Hole. Our favorite part was using the private river access. We fished there and made a campfire to roast marshmallows. We will definitely be back in the future and highly recommend this property to anyone with a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time. House has everything you need and more!! Everything is clean and so welcoming!! We love coming and hate to leave!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place near Smoke Hole canyon

Our group of climbers had a nice stay at this house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

The property was very nice, the location was outstanding, and the hosts were very gracious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Was nice to have family with us with space for everyone and loved the dining room for meals with the family we all really enjoyed it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sight Seeing Girls

Location was great for us. The house was beautiful, we enjoyed the sun parlor, deck and the added ice maker was wonderful. Very roomy and well furnished with all we could need. The river area is a great place to spend the afternoon relaxing by the water, we even got our feet wet.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable home

House was clean, comfortable and well stocked. Relaxing setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing weekend

Great place to stay for a weekend of climbing at Smoke Hole and Reed's Creek
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing Trip

We've stayed at Pappies Place several times for a regular climbing trip to Reed's Creek and Smoke Hole. It's a fantastic location for access to climbing and Franklin. Pappies Place is clean, well-appointed and very comfortable. Danita is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing Trip

Pappies Place is clean, well appointed, close to Franklin and close to climbing at Reed’s Creek and Smoke Hole. Danita is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing Trip

This was our fourth time staying at Pappies Place for a climbing trip to Reed's Creek/Smoke Hole and, as always, it was stellar. It's a well appointed and clean home, the beds are very comfortable and the house couldn't be closer to the Reed's Creek parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Very clean. Plenty of room great outside deck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunters perfect getaway

Your home was a perfect getaway for my family to stay for our annual hunting trip. We appreciate all of the amenities you provided such as linens, home made jams, coffee and filters and even coffee K- cups. Your home was clean and very comfortable and welcoming. Thank you for providing us a perfect home that we hope to return to annually.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2022
we love having you. so glad you enjoyed it. Book now for next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Smoke Hole

Very nice for an older house. Loved all the wood work.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing Trip

This was the third time that we stayed here while climbing at Reed’s Creek (it is literally around the corner from the climber’s parking lot). The house is clean and well appointed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as described!

We had a great weekend. Everything was as expected and then some. Danita was easy to get a hold of & left local maple syrup & jam for us! The house was large and cozy for everyone. Everything was there from pots and pans to extra pillows. 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again

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