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

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Laundry
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Franklin, WV

Cass Scenic Railroad
Snowshoe Mountain
George Washington National Forest
‪33 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Franklin

This farm stay places you 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from George Washington National Forest. Guestrooms at this farm stay include kitchens, fireplaces, and sofa beds.

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What's nearby

George Washington National Forest - 33 min drive - 13.4 miles
Allegheny Mountains - 46 min drive - 22.6 miles
Seneca Caverns - 57 min drive - 32.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Blue Grass Mercantile - ‬13 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.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms.

Property manager

Nicole Hevener

Languages

English

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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

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

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

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet deposit is refundable.

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 23

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution?

No, this farm stay doesn't offer parking.

Is this farm stay adjacent to a casino?

No, this farm stay is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this farm stay?

No, this farm stay doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution good for couples?

Couples staying at this farm stay will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this farm stay.

Does this farm stay offer breakfast?

No, this farm stay doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this farm stay allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this farm stay.

Does Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution have connecting rooms?

No, this farm stay doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution?

Yes, every accommodation at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution comes with a porch with some featuring mountain views.

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

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Jun 15, 2025

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.

May 4, 2025

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Apr 29, 2025

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.

Apr 23, 2025

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.

Mar 17, 2025

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.

Nov 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent as ever

As listed. Serene and private.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Oct 21, 2024

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

Oct 19, 2024

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.

Aug 19, 2024

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.

Jul 23, 2024

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.

Jul 8, 2024

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.

May 28, 2024

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.

May 12, 2024

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.

May 6, 2024

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.

Mar 18, 2024

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.

Mar 12, 2024

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.

Nov 10, 2023

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.

Oct 27, 2023

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

Oct 21, 2023

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.

Oct 21, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Sep 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This place has become our new favorite rental. If you want to stay deep in the West Virginia forest, without the sound of distant traffic or light pollution, this is the place. The beds were comfortable, the property is surrounded by mountains with trails you can hike/run. Deer approach the front porch to graze in the mornings. We didn't want to leave and actually canceled a few plans to just relax at the farm. Also, so much history in the area. This farm is located 1.8 miles south of Stonewall Jackson's 1862 HQ, where he chased the retreating Union Army to Franklin, after his win at the Battle of McDowell during his Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The Confederate caves still exist approx. 5 miles north on rt22 and can be explored (with permission from the National Spelunking Society that now owns it). If you're interested in seeing the property, caves and the history of Jackson's route through this area, check out my video on my YouTube page "Running Into History". The only thing to be cautious of is the incline after crossing the bridge coming into the property. We took our car instead of my truck and attempted to drive slowly past one of two house near the entrance. We got stuck in the gravel. I had to reverse back onto the bridge and gun it to get up the hill. So if you do not have 4 or all-wheel drive, make sure you get speed on the bridge to get over the short hill. Other than that, our 2-wheel-drive car had no problems on the road in. The nearest house is a half mile away.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mommy313 B., Waynesboro

Sep 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This place is awesome very Relaxing. It is very peaceful here and great place to unwind.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Aug 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great memories!

The house was so welcoming. The hostess thought of everything! The view was amazing. We gad fun hiking, watching the hummingbirds and wathching the stars at night. Would love to make it a tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Aug 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

So much better than expected!

Staying at the Balm of Gilead home was exactly what we needed! Quiet, charming, inviting, comfortable, and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari R., Winston-Salem, NC

Jul 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

Wonderful old farm house in a wonderful setting. Peaceful. The pictures do not do this home justice. Clean!! Super clean! The owners thought of everything. If you are wanting a quiet timevto rejuvenate, this is the place. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023