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Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly

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A two-story house with a wooden staircase leading to a porch, a small garden area with a sign reading "West Virginia," and a wooden fence in the background.
A living room with a sofa, two side tables, a coffee table, a rug, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A grassy outdoor area with a stone fire pit, wooden benches, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a window with curtains.
A wooden bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table, a dresser with drawers, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative mirror.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Upper Tract, WV
  • Place, Swilled Dog
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruddle Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoke Hole Caverns
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly

Welcome to HillSide Getaway,
Upon arrival you will be greeted with a recently remodeled two bedroom and one bath West Virginia getaway. With the entrance of Smoke Hole less than two miles away this is the perfect retreat to see the beauty of West Virginia. If you decide to relax at home there is a fully stocked kitchen for your cooking needs as well as a propane grill. Outside you can enjoy the nice back porch and relax around the fire pit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1997848vb
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
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 a rural area and in the mountains. Sites Homestead and Seneca Rocks Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Swilled Dog and Canaan Valley Ski Resort. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Upper Tract, WV

What's nearby

  • Swilled Dog - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ruddle Park - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Petersburg City Park - 21 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Smoke Hole Caverns - 32 min drive - 43.2 km
  • West-Whitehill Winery - 32 min drive - 44.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stargazing Mountain Cabin near Smoke Hole - Starlink, A/C, Dog-Friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Swilled Dog and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Ruddle Park. Rough Run and Petersburg City Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean and Cozy, felt like being at home!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home provided a great space for a long weekend stay. It was about 17 mins from the closest grocery store in Petersburg and 30 mins from Smoke Hole caverns. The home itself had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was fully stocked and there was coffee/coffee pot available. If a Keurig is important to you, you’d want to bring your own. The beds were clean and comfortable. There were a few ants in the kitchen that we had to get rid of. Be mindful that the home sits up on a hill so you do have a little hike to take all of your belongings inside as the parking spaces are at the bottom of the hill. Therefore, it may not be suitable for someone with mobility issues. Otherwise, it’s in a great location for hiking and enjoying nature. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Was exactly as described. Loved the stay. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Good for a short stay

It was good, basic with some amenities, close to a few places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The property is okay inside but outside needs improvement including the deck boards with nails sticking up, yard was not mowed. Like I said it was ok but I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Would recommend this to friends.

All and all very nice stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Cute house and beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Dear Amy, Thank you for choosing to stay with us in our vacation rental in West Virginia. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time during your stay. Your positive feedback means the world to us, and we are truly grateful for your kind words. We cannot wait to welcome you back for another incredible experience in the future. Warm regards, Tyler
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great little house for our weekend getaway. Hot tub and goats were a hit. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying at our vacation rental in West Virginia. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and we cannot wait for your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is much bigger than it looks from outside. It was very nice to have a kitchen, deck, and laundry facilities. Very quaint and comfortable. Just a few miles from Smoke Hole which was absolutely beautiful and swimming holes galore. A close ride to the town of Petersburg for shopping, gas, eats, or supplies. Thanks for the stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

It's a nice location in the Smokehole area, close to all the adventures in the area. The bathroom is very tiny but overall clean which is what you want for a place to adventure around from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

My dog and I really enjoyed our stay. Place was well equipped and clean. Holly especially liked the goats and vice verse. Had great communication with Tyler through out. Starlink was flawless. Beautiful area. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Motorcycle trip

The cabin was at a great location for our trip . The cabin was nice and relaxing . Plenty of room for us all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute an comfortable house.

We came down for our anniversary and had a great time. House was perfect size for the 2 of us. Beds were very comfortable too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
We would like to express our gratitude for your positive review of our vacation rental. Your feedback is highly valued and we are glad to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is located very close to the 'smoke hole' historic valley, and the Monongahela National forest. It's an excellent base for hiking and nature lovers. The cabin is well furnished and the kitchen has everything you need to cook. Washer dryer is excellent for muddy hikes. My only issue was with flies and mosquitos inside the cabin when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

A great hide away

My husband and I just wanted to get out of state for a long weekend. This was a perfect random stay that we found. Lots of farm animals to look at. The mountains were beautiful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

House was perfect!! Clean comfortable and perfect! We had a wonderful time got in a few beautiful hikes! So grateful to find the property hoping to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway place

It was enjoyable my son liked the water slide in town at the pool was a pretty nice getaway we rode the train at Cass wanting to go back to see Douglas falls didn't care for the science center much wasn't very much there had a pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your positive experience in your review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and that our team was able to provide exceptional hospitality. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate your kind words. We are committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring guest satisfaction. Your review is greatly appreciated and serves as an inspiration to our team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kister’s

We had a nice stay Our grandson and us love the added bonus the goats that lived next to us We had nice weather we hiked our dog and grandson swam in the river and lots of other things
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Relaxing Family Get-a-way

Great relaxing family get-a-way. The location was perfect for us to hiking Seneca Rocks, visit Smoke Hole Caverns, fish and swim smoke hole near eagle rocks, and even visited spruce knob on the way home. The place was nice, clean and we took full advantage of the fire pit, the hot tub, and the even the grill. Can't wait to visit again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upper Tract house

Nice property, well maintained, well supplied, good location for multiple activities, hot tub and fire pit add a bit of fun. Easy in and out. Our family enjoyed and recommends
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin itself is setup nice for 2-4 people. Check-in and out is easy. Starlink is a plus. Our poor review is due to the fact both sofas and both beds were completely covered in dog hair! I’ve never seen it so bad in any place I’ve ever stayed. Unacceptable and simply gross. If that is resolved, it can be a decent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

We were seaching forever to find a small cabin or a place to stay for a few days to relax. This place hit the spot. Close to seneca rocks and multiple caverns. After walking and hiking all the hot tub is a nice way to relax. Check in was easy, the cottage is very well kept. The beds are comfortablelove this olace will definitely book again when back in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stars were beautiful.

very comfortable. The goats in the back are really cute. Clean. No issues with WiFi. Close to trout fishing. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Cottage

We stayed at HillSide Getaway for a short weekend escape to do some hiking and fishing, and the place was exactly what we needed. The bedrooms were very comfortable and clean, and we we really enjoyed the back deck, hot tub, and fire pit. The grill is in good condition. The goats next door were a joy to watch. The house is really close to Smoke Hole if you are looking to fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Little get away

The place was not very clean, hot tub was very dirty had to get them to come and clean it, and the house had alot of ants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Thank you for advising me of the hot tub situation and I am glad I was able to come out and rectify the problem with a new water change the very next morning. Thank you again for notifying me about the ants and we had a exterminator come out and spray the very next day. I’m happy to say There are no more ants.

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