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Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution

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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Franklin, WV
  • Place, Cass Scenic Railroad
  • Place, Rockingham Fairgrounds
  • Place, George Washington National Forest
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

With a stay at this farm stay in Franklin, you'll be in the mountains, and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from George Washington National Forest and 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Allegheny Mountains. .This family-friendly farm stay is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Maple Museum and 19.9 mi (32 km) from Sugar Tree Country Store.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Tree Country Store - 26 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • George Washington National Forest - 27 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Allegheny Mountains - 41 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Green Bank Observatory - 52 min drive - 38.6 miles
  • Seneca Rocks - 54 min drive - 37.9 miles

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Grass Mercantile - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution

The farmhouse sits almost one mile off of US Route 220 with the nearest neighbor being a half mile away with 150 mostly forested acres to explore with old roads, trails, and a mountain stream . Three covered porches include a spa, grill, and porch swing. An elderly neighbor does walk the property for exercise as has been his routine for 25 years but is very respectful of guests and maintains guests’ privacy. Only only cell service provider available at the house is AT&T.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this farm stay include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Smoking on any of the three porches is allowed.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No hunting or shooting firearms allowed.
No trespassing on neighboring property.
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet deposit is refundable.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on any of the three porches is allowed.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We went with several others, some who had been going to the area for almost 50 years. The entire experience was wonderful! Extremely clean, well stocked, views were awesome. The owners checked in to make sure everything was okay. We have already decided to return next year for additional days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were 6 strangers attending the nearby Highland County Fiber Retreat. This property was 15 minutes from our venue and was a lovely place to rest and regroup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was nice and clean and so welcoming. The location is beautiful and skygazing is awesome when sky is clear. Love everything about it! Nicole is a wonderful hostess and very accommodating. We cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this property. We have stayed there 3 times and always look forward to going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain getaway

The property is secluded and very comfortable. You just sit out on the front Stone porch and enjoy the beautiful view of the valley in front of you in the mountains and listen to the stream.. we felt like we were at our grandma’s house so comfortable and very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place! Second time staying there for hiking Via ferrata and Seneca Rocks. Owners of the house are extremely nice and accommodating. Will be back likely next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

This property is huge! Also is at the end of a long shared driveway! We weren’t sure how many guests we were going to have staying so we booked this place thinking we would have enough room. It ended up only being 4 people staying there but was perfect! Lots of beds and space. There are limited properties in this part of WV but would definitely stay there again if ever in the area! Nicole was very responsive and communicative through the booking and arrival processes.
View from the front porch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We had a blast staying hereThere is so much nature and things to doOn a rainy day we took the kids the next town over to the discovery museum , and we saw several caves and waterfalls. Not to mention the creek running down the mountain on the property. On our last day there was an amazing lighting storm over the mountains. I recommend this place for anyone who wants a quiet relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Getaway from it all

Property was exactly as I envisioned, older home updated to provide all you need for a comfortable stay. Hot tub works! Remote area, but within access to Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, Monterey and Highland County. House and adjacent property is a birder's paradise, walking the trail through the woods and the driveway itself provides many different birds. I saw a Scarlet Tanager, Turkeys, Vireos, Warblers, etc. Also saw a box turtle (rare sighting these days!). Absolutely no noise or light pollution at night. Heard a barred owl and coyotes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your vacation home. It was a wonderful base during the Highland County Maple Festival. We plan on coming back in a few years and hope to stay here again. We appreciate that the house was dog friendly and all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thom W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent as ever

As listed. Serene and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Out in the boondocks

Very clean . Had all the amenities we would ever need. It was nice and warm on those cold nights. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Fantastic

The hosts are amazing and the property always is fantastic. Always clean, quiet, beautiful. We enjoy staying every time and we recommend highly to anyone looking to have a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend getaway.

This is our second year staying here. The house is warm and welcoming. The view is outstanding! We absolutely love it and will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Relaxing & Calming Visit

We had another fantastic visit in the mountains of West Virginia and Monterey VA. We had everything we could have ever imagined needing for a special family get together. We were so comfortable with plenty of room and comfortable beds. We enjoyed the hot tub on a rainy afternoon - sat back and watched the deer with their fawns and hawks too - so relaxing and calming. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of road is where fun begins.

Clean, well equipped, one mile off highway up a skinny mountain road, but accessible by normal car. Shop before you get there as Franklin is 15 miles away. Walking trails all around, but they are somewhat difficult. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday weeked get away

Excellent place to stay. Hosts are absolutely amazing. The house is well stocked and the property is beautifully maintained
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's day girls weekend

Annual weekend away with the girls for our mothers day weekend!! The house and property are amazing!! The host thought of everything to make our stay wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

This is the best and our favorite place to stay. We will continue to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

What a treat! Our family had a wonderful stay at Balm of Gilead. A magnificent setting with a stream running right out front and mountain view. We were so comfortable with plenty of room and everything you could imagine you might need. Wonderful area to hike or just sit on the porch and the hot rub was nice too. We hope to return before too long and again next year for the Maple Festival!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHAD D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maple festival

Great cozy place to stay. We come back every year for the maple festival
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thom W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

Beautiful property. The house was a gem. Perfect all the way around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The beauty and serenity of the home location could not be any better. The owner has made it very home-like with comfortable furnishings, lovely fall decorations and immaculate cleanliness. It truly is a place where one can find peace and solitude.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R., Richmond, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Colors Spectacle

Beautiful property, well-stocked house, and functional amenities are all a part of this listing. My friends and I enjoyed a quiet weekend trip to see all the fall colors and really enjoyed the walking trails and the nearby quaint towns. It ended up raining quite a bit with the cold front that came through, so instead of the fire pit we used the hot tub quite a bit since it's under cover. It was a lovely time on the whole!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

This home was fantastic. The views are awesome, it’s quiet and private, but close enough to sightsee around the area. We enjoyed the porches, the hot tub, the fire pit. Family was 18-79 and all found something to enjoy. Nicole is responsive with any questions. Definitely hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023