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Al's Place
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Meadow Creek, WV
  • Place, Winterplace Ski Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Pipestem State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, New River Gorge Bridge
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Al's Place - A place to Dream

Fisherman paradise, Rafters hideout, Hikers boot-stop, Golfers Ace in the Hole, Family Vacation, the list goes on and on. This adorable cabin on the great New River in Summers Co, WV is in the heart of all things tourist. It is also part of the New River National Park. There are tons of places to fish, several golf courses, ski resorts, rafting companies, hiking trails, the Famous New River Gorge Bridge, The Greenbrier Hotel, Glade Springs Resort, just to name a few of the places to check out, and things to do. Wild Wonderful West Virginia is loaded with so many beautiful Mountains and glistening waterways. Al's Place is nestled between a mountain on the back side and New River on the front with a 3 sided screened in porch to sit and sip your coffee, play card games into the night, or just visit, grill, and relax with good friends. It is 3 miles from I 64, so in Minutes you can go from a quiet relaxing cabin to our little country cafe, Sandstone Eatery, shops, stores, and all of the tourist places listed above.. it sleeps 8 with 2 bathroom but has a loft that if you want to bring your own blowup mattress for the kids there is enough room for 2 full size ones, so you just went from 8 to 10. It comes fully stocked with towels, linens, cookware and dinnerware, just bring your personal items and some groceries. Then you are all set to play, relax and just have fun.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set the heat to 65 in winter Set the air conditioners to 74 in summer
Clan up any signs of pets; food, water, bowls, waste, pet hair etc..
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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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

About the area

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Meadow Creek, WV

What's nearby

  • Tamarack Conference Center - 29 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Winterplace Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Pipestem State Park - 41 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Ace Adventure Resort - 46 min drive - 72.5 km
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 51 min drive - 83.5 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Station - 21 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bojangles
  • ‪Sister's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Bridge Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lalibela - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sister's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Al's Place - A place to Dream pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Al's Place - A place to Dream?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Al's Place - A place to Dream on 19 May, 2026 start from S$203, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Al's Place - A place to Dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Al's Place - A place to Dream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Al's Place - A place to Dream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Al's Place - A place to Dream located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from New River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sandstone Visitor Center. Campbell - Flannagan - Murrell House Museum and Veteran's Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordana l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host replied promptly every time we communicated. The house is absolutely adorable and quaint. Very comfortable, full of personality. Feels like an old school river cabin, but with hot water, plumbing, and internet!There's a surprsing amount of room to sit around the table and use the kitchen bar as well. Also, two living areas, one upstairs and one down. The kitchen is super well stocked, and there are plenty of linens. The location is perfection. We would absolutely return to spend more time in the area, we were only there a short time so we went south to sandstone falls and then north to canyon rim. We will plan our next trip to the area around the availability of this house.
From the house looking toward the River
From the river looking up to the house. Oh, the walk down is very easy.
A little cold never stopped us!
view up river
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I hope to return when we can stay longer and enjoy this beautiful property more! My grandsons loved the trains that came through. The screened porch is perfect for morning coffee and evening wine. Can’t say enough about it or the host! Amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2025
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Al’s place! I’m so happy your grandsons got to experience the trains! And THAT PORCH! Isn’t it a wonderful place to just relax? We hope you can come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Excellent stay!

Fantastic property, just what we were looking for to explore the New River Gorge with our pups!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Mark, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a great place for dogs to play, especially if they enjoy water! I hope you can come again some day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope E.

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

Piece of heaven

Thisbwas my 3th trip here and i already have a 5th in the works. Cozy perfect home and an amzing host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk D.

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

Nice Quiet Spot

Great place to relax. We enjoyed the views of the river and peace and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi N.

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

MN Family on vacation

Liked being on the river, beautiful view, close to new river gorge, would definitely stay again. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

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

Great location

Property is beautiful and right on New River. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Only downside was the proximity of the train but overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope E.

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

SLICE OF HEAVEN

I have made 3 Trips to this place and I can't wait till I come back again. !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2023
Thank you so much for the review Hope! We can’t wait until you get to come back either! It’s addictive isn’t it? ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Perfect.

My husband and I really enjoyed our time at Al's Place. Comfy, cozy with beautiful views of the river. Such a great location to explore the park with everything needed for a wonderful stay. We would love to return sometime 😊.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2024
Kathy, I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Al’s Place! It is truly my little piece of Heaven and I take great joy in sharing it. We would love to have you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

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

Loved

Our family plans to return as we had a great time! Ellen’s communication and hospitality was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much Chelsea, we look forward to you coming back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Yearly Family trip to Al's

Going to Al’s place is a yearly trip for us. Every time we go back, the Owner has made updates. Our whole family loves it. Our family of 5 love this vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much Teresa! W can’t wait to have you next trip!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D.S. M.

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

Cute place

Cute place in a good spot on the river. Trains will come through during the night, of course. Otherwise no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

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

Excellent

This was a return visit for us to Al’s Place and once again we enjoyed every minute of it. If you like the river, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better location. We got hit with mostly rain but the screened-in porch made it possible to be outside and dry near the water. Great hosts, clean place, all you need is there. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Al's place

We had a wonderful time. It's so quiet and peaceful there. The train was an extra perk. It was amazing to see how long some of them were. The river was a little high due to rains but it was nice to just sit and watch the geese bob down the water. Would definitely stay there again as it's located in the perfect spot to visit the many the states beautiful sights. Thank you so much for opening your home to us!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself! I hope the weather was nice enough for you to enjoy that big porch! I could sit there for hours with a good book. Especially in a summer rain! We can’t wait for you to come back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Above and beyond

Stayed Mon-Fri everything wonderful, the cabin, being by the river, daily excursions and seeing New River Gorge bridge and trails. Pet friendly, neighbor cats and we bought seeds to feed the birds in the big backyard. The trains are part of the atmosphere and state history.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great WV vacation

We had a very nice time at this property. The wrap around porch was great sitting in the evening and relaxing. The river is right there and has a nice calming effect. The upstairs area was nice for reading and watching a movie. Everthing you need is available. Ellen was very quick to respond and answer all questions. Really had a nice time. Only surprise was how close the train is.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxation Plus

The property is well maintained. Very clean . It had such a wonderful screened in porch with comfortable seating . I so enjoyed my coffee early in the mornings out there . Great place for a fire down by the river . We had one every night . Very easy access to the river . It is just a very comfortable place to go and relax . Will definitely go again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! I call Al’s place my little piece of Heaven, I am so glad you were able to relax and enjoy your time with us! We can’t wait for your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Wonderful house right on the New River!

This house was the perfect place to stay while exploring the New River Gorge. Spacious, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The property is right on the river, with an amazing large screened-in porch where you can sit and enjoy the sounds of the river and the birds. The trains occasionally passing through on the other side of the property are noisy but not bothersome. Ellen was a very responsive host. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2021
Thank you so much ELLEN for your great review! And you are very welcome!! The first time I looked at that house, I knew I had to share its charm!!! I hope you and your family will be able to come again! Sincerely, ELLEN 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet, except for the trains...

The cabin is nice and secluded with a big yard and a private view of the river. We enjoyed sitting by it. The cabin is pretty well apportioned but I think it could use a good going through and throwing things away that are not needed anymore. The owner was very responsive to questions via text message. I think the biggest thing to know is there is a very active CSX train line right next to the cabin. It's very quiet when no train, but far from it when there is.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2022
Lawrence thank you so much for your review, I will definitely take your suggestions into consideration. As far as the trains go I can’t do a thing about those. Personally I never pay any attention to them but I grew up on the river and most usually where there is a river there is a train track. But I know it is not for everyone. We have a great variety of guests and they either love the trains, hate the trains or are just indifferent to them. You were an amazing guest and took very good. Care of my little home., I hope you can come visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Beautiful place on the New River

We didn’t have any problems. Enjoyed the screened in porch so much. We had rain on and off but would have enjoyed yard games but we didn’t see any. Also during the rain times the puzzles that were provided were to difficult. Things for different age groups would help. No one can control the weather. Loved the place and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2020
Thank you for the suggestions! I will definitely see about getting some more puzzles and out door games!! I hate the weather was bad for you!! Maybe next time will be better!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Cozy Cabin on the River!

We loved our stay in this cozy cabin for Thanksgiving! It was a great location for visiting New River Gorge National Park, and my children loved having the river in the backyard. We made a fire in the fire pit and ate hot dogs and s’mores, cooked up Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen, and enjoyed our days hiking. We had a great time! We want to come back in the summer to have more opportunities to do things on the river. Cabin was stocked with utensils, plates, cups, etc. I always said my kids could sleep through a freight train, and it looks like I was right. When the trains passed by I was the only one who stirred. :) Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2023
Oh Mary, I am so glad everyone enjoyed themselves!! That place is my little slice of Heaven, my happy place! Sharing it with others is truly a blessing!! We can’t wait for you to come back in the summer! It is a wonderful place to take tubes out on the water and float!! Now that Thanksgiving is over I hope your Christmas is as wonderful for your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Lovely backyard by beautiful river + trains

I wanted a Covid-safe place by river for leaf peeping in autumn and he wanted trains, so this cabin fit the bill. It has a bank of windows all along one wall, looking out onto the huge front porch and beyond that, to the backyard that stretches all the way to the river. The house is nestled in the valley, with a mountain rising sharply in front so the views are beautiful. About 6 to 8 freight trains come by every day, on a rail right behind the house. Pretty cool. Easy drive, only a few miles off interstate 64. The pictures don’t show the house to full advantage. There is an open layout with a nice kitchen, and a a large family room up the spiral staircase with a huge TV and full size bunk beds. There is a small café serving breakfast, sandwiches and deserts nearby, but you’ll need to bring most of your own food. Definitely check out Grandview National Park nearby with mountain ridge views of the river below and nice hiking through the woods.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

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

New River Gorge

The home was very nice and spacious for 2 friends. The setting on the river was beautiful and we enjoyed beautiful weather. The proximity to the New River National Park was perfect. We kept very busy each day of our stay. The kitchen, baths, and bedrooms were all well stocked for our needs. It would have been nice to have a "heads up" as to the proximity of the train tracks. The trains that went straight through were not really an issue...kind of fun to see (and hear). Not sure if this is a "usual" event but 3 out of the 4 nights we were there a train was stopped on the tracks behind the house the entire night with its diesel engine running. That was sometimes difficult to ignore. If a person was a light sleeper, they would have been agitated. We ended up not needing the heat turned on but we couldn't figure out how to turn on the heater that was in-between the living and dining areas. The directions in the notebook were not clear and/or we couldn't figure out what was supposed to open on the heater??? Maybe a picture in the notebook or a label on the heater? We thank you for your timely communication regarding firewood (which we ended up not being able to use due to the fire ban - thank you to your neighbor for giving us this heads up) and check in information. Will definitely recommend your place (but with the warning about the trains) to friends/family. Thank you. Beth
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

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

Excellent

I'm hesitant to write a review, as I want to keep this place a secret for as long as possible! Let me tell you, I'm from the area and still live nearby, I've camped and floated nearly 90 miles of the New River; this is by FAR one of the best bang for your dollars you will ever get for a location on the river that doesn't involve pitching a tent or hammock. Easy access to the water, excellent outdoor environment, outstanding porch, perfect views, plenty of privacy, nice fence, awesome trap door upstairs, just a lovely home on all parts. The home was in great shape, we had no needs that were not met and it was clean. We opted for the upstairs room as we loved the view from there. Our dogs came along to float on the river with us and go play in it. They had ample room to run and plenty of places to still go get wet if we were staying around the house instead of taking them kayaking. If you've ever been on the New River, you know trains come with the experience, they were a non issue for us, but they are close if your'e not into that. One train sat parked directly behind the house for 12 hours or so, no idea if they were broke down or what, but you can't fault the property for that!! We were busy on the river all day anyway and just happened to notice it was still there when we got back home. It really was such a nice home, we are so glad we were able to experience it. We already are making plans to book it again next year if you will have us!! Thank you for letting us experience your piece of perfection! If it ever goes up for sale we will take it no questions asked!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for all of your kind words. Sorry tho, it will NEVER go up for sale. It is my little piece of Heaven. When I am there I can shut out the world and that is why I share it with you, I want others to experience that tranquility that I have when I am there. Yes we would very much love to have you again. Just say when!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Special vacation

Al's place is excellent. We have stayed 3 years and plan to go again. The interior has everything you would need. The yard slopes right down to the river with a fire pit and this year Ellen had some outdoor chairs to set around the fire which made that really nice. The screened in porch is wonderful with swings, chairs and a grill. We cooked in two nights and drove into Hinton to eat at The Market one night. We took our two small dogs and great yard for them to run in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Patterson

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I am a 69 year old semi retired single grandmother with children in both West Virginia, (my home state) and Illinois (where I have been for the last 15 years). I recently purchased a home on 1 acre on the beautiful New River where I was raised. When I can't be there I want to share it with you.
I guess you could say, you can take the girl out of WV but you can never take WV out of the girl. My parents have had me on the river since I was 3 weeks old, so I always Knew I would come back to it, but I just can't seem to tear myself away from my family in Illinois, so this is the perfect arrangement for me.
I love to travel and have actually done quite a bit of it over the last few years. I always seem to migrate toward the water, the ocean, the lakes, the river. I could sit by the water for hours reading a good book, or being out on a boat. But the most fun of all is playing in the water with my grandchildren, who as you have probably guessed by now, are my world, each of the 8 of them are my favorite people. So now you know a little bit about me and why I have my home listed on this site. Not only for the extra income but to share the joys I have felt through the years with you in this, "MY Happy Place"

Why they chose this property

This comfortable cabin is nestled in the mountains of Southern WV on the beautiful New River. Families have enjoyed this area for generations for fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, skiing , hunting and so much more. It comes fully equipped with all of the creature comforts of home and has a huge wrap around screened in porch for sitting and enjoying the view. Only 1 1/2 miles from I64 you can be in Beckley or Lewisburg in a matter of minutes for all of your shopping, dining, churches, etc

What makes this property unique

At one time this house was a log cabin that was moved and restored with the top addition added and also it's famous river front wrap around screened in porch. The entire river side is windows both top and bottom to allow the perfect view. And for you avid train lovers, as with all rivers the track follows the river, so you will enjoy the occasional train passing by the opposite side of the house from the river.

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