Enjoy this private mountain retreat with stunning views on 230 acres

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Maysville, WV

Petersburg, WV (PGC-Grant County)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The Lodge at Valley View is a wonderful mountain retreat located at the base of the Allegheny front in Grant County WV, approximately 2.75 hours (150 mi) due west of downtown Washington DC. and only 10 minutes off of US 48 (corridor H)

You will have exclusive use of a modern and very private 3 bedroom, 2 bath home situated on 230 forested acres with stunning views. We are located just minutes away from Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, Blackwater Falls State Park and close to Davis WV, Thomas WV, Timberline and Canaan Valley ski areas.

Sleeping arrangements includes a master suite with king bed, large private bath and awesome views with entry onto back deck. There are two additional bedrooms, each with a queen bed and a second full bath. All bedrooms and baths were fully renovated in July 2022.

Family and friends can gather in the wonderful living area that opens onto a back deck overlooking a gorgeous meadow with expansive views. Your group can share a meal in the dining room with a table that seats 8 or on the back deck.

The kitchen is fully equipped for just about anything you might want to prepare a wonderful meal including basic condiments and spices.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, evening beverage or game in the cozy rotunda while gazing at the abundant wildlife and stunning views of the Allegheny or perhaps a cozy fire in the fireplace on a cold winter's morning.

Enjoy several miles of hiking/biking trails here on the property or the numerous miles of hiking trails just moments away in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. World class rock climbing is right around the corner at Seneca Rocks. Skiing at Canaan or Timberline is about 45 minutes away and we are located in the heart of some of the best whitewater kayaking and canoeing in the entire United States. There is good trout fishing nearby as well.

Property manager

Don & Steve Kinser

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No hunting or shooting allowed on the property

No four wheelers or other off road vehicles allowed on Property, no driving on Property except on graveled driveways in front of house.

If you encounter a gate while walking on the property leave it as you found it.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North America

Maysville, WV

Restaurants

‪Cook's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy this private mountain retreat with stunning views on 230 acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy this private mountain retreat with stunning views on 230 acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy this private mountain retreat with stunning views on 230 acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy this private mountain retreat with stunning views on 230 acres located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and within 20 miles (32 km) of Your Place Fun and Fitness and Smoke Hole Caverns. Top Kick's Military Museum and Rough Run are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

30 May 2024

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

Beautiful

It was very peacful. Everything was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leenu P.

9 Apr 2024

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

Mountain View home

Fabulous view, beautiful home, very clean and the home owners were very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate O.

2 Apr 2024

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

Nate Overholt

My family and I had a great time staying at this property. Well off the beaten path, it provided a secluded time away with breathtaking views. I have recommended this place to friends and family and if we ever make it back this way, we will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

16 Jan 2024

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

Snow trip

My family and I had a great time in the snow. The house and property was amazing. We were able to sled in the yard around the house and in the pastures. We saw several deer in the fields each day. It had a nice fireplace to warm up.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

11 July 2023

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

Almost heaven.

We stayed here during a baseball tournament for my son. This house accommodated our family, including my parents very well. It was very clean house with updated kitchen and bathrooms with amazing views. If we come back next year, we will be sure to book this house again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Pittsburgh, PA

29 May 2023

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

Great return trip

This was our second trip to the Lodge at Valley View. We enjoyed our stay again and were so impressed with the recent renovations! Both bathrooms have been completely redone and are beautiful. We enjoyed the mountain views and serene environment. The owner was easy to communicate with as well. Our family had a wonderful trip and plan to come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

19 Jan 2023

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

Great Country Retreat

What a wonderful place to stay! Newly renovated farm house nestled in the mountain valleys of WV. The house was immaculate, the kitchen better stocked than most and perfect for a gourmet chef. Extremely peaceful and relaxing! My family and I would definitely recommend this for a family looking to get away from it all or to enjoy nearby skiing, sledding, tubing, etc or wilderness hikes and the great outdoors in general. Also, the Owner was very helpful and easy to communicate with should you need to reach them or wonder what was in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

14 Sept 2022

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

Great scenery peaceful

A great location nice quiet with great views

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake B., Frederick, Md

23 Feb 2022

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

Family getaway

My wife and our family, including our children (2mo and 22mo) had the perfect getaway weekend, just what we were looking for to escape the hustle and bustle of the workweek. The property was stunningly beautiful, perfect for the occasional stroll through the fields to enjoy the mountainous backdrop. Then when the late winter weather picks up, nothing is better than settling in inside sitting in front of the fireplace!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D., Washington DC

2 Feb 2022

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

Great Weekend Getaway Property

House is very spacious, clean and the kitchen is as stocked as my kitchen at home. Would love to experience this property when the weather isn’t 10 degrees and snow covered. It’s rural so don’t expect to dine out or expect a convenience store anywhere relatively close.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann W.

27 Sept 2021

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

Complete privacy with a view!

My husband, our 5 year old son, and my in-laws planned our annual trip to the Smoke Hole area of West Virginia. We knew we wanted to have a private, relaxing place to stay and wow did this place deliver! It is a half mile back a private drive overlooking a beautiful valley. A large yard for our son to ride his bike and a view off the back deck that was the perfect way to start and end each day. The house was one of the cleanest I've visited through VRBO and the kitchen was the best stocked! The location is also perfect. The Dolly Sods are right down the road and the stretch of the Potomac we rafted was only a 20 min drive away. A 45 minute drive got us to the Purple Fiddle to get dinner and see a band. We definitely plan on coming back to this wonderful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto G.

18 Aug 2021

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

Great place to relax and be in total contact with nature.

It was exactly what we were looking for. A house in a farm surrounded by mountains. The house was great and comfortable, with all the amenities necessary to spend a nice and relaxing time in the mountains of West Virginia. It was perfect. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

8 Aug 2021

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

Perfect Place to Unwind

Our family of 4 had a wonderful time. Enjoyed being away from other properties. The seclusion was great! Watched the sun rise over the mountains with a nice cup of coffee on the big deck. The kitchen was the best stocked of any of the places we have stayed at over the years. Sitting out on the deck at night, WOW. The stars were amazing. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend this property to anyone looking to get away for a while. Close to Dolly Sods for hiking, and other sites are 20 to 50 minutes drive away.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

25 July 2021

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

Wonderful views

What a wonderful place. My daughter loved meeting the cows. We even had to say good night to them. The kitchen is beautiful and had all the items you would ever need. Master bed was comfortable but according to the rest of the family the other two beds were not that comfortable. The views again was amazing we enjoyed walking around the property. We did not have cell services at all (which is great for us!) there was a tv with dish that helped with the little one at night, there is WiFi but we tried to stay off it the best we could. It was about an hour from everything but totally worth it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

john w.

14 July 2021

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

Beautiful peaceful slice of heaven

Beautiful peaceful slice of heaven. It makes even the most stressed out city dweller feel at home. Sitting under the huge shade trees in front of the house which offered a spectacular view it was one of our favorite “activities”.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

24 June 2021

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

Very relaxing

Large, well-outfitted home, in a unique spot, with great views. Easy check-in. Located within reasonable driving distance of the Dolly Sods.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Pittsburgh, PA

6 June 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay The Lodge at Valley View. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The view from the house is beautiful! The owner was easy to communicate with and sent us detailed directions and information before our stay. We would definitely stay at this house again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

KATE P., -

21 May 2021

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

It was very easy to explore the area from this location. The house is clean and spacious and the setting very tranquil. We loved sitting out on the deck each night.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thierry M.

17 Apr 2021

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

Great week

My 2 teenagers and I spent a week for Spring break at this property. We had an amazing time. The house was spotless when we arrived. It is located in a secluded area, is very spacious with many windows offering an amazing view of the surroundings. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for cooking as well as baking. The barbecue and the sitting area on the deck are definitively a must when the weather is nice. This house is located in a beautiful area with top views. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. It is close to many trails for those who like to hike. A great place to stay for families!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

2 Apr 2021

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay at The Lodge! The house was great with a wonderful kitchen! We loved the views from the house and went on several hikes nearby at Blackwater Falls and Seneca Rocks.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

10 Mar 2021

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

Amazing property

Loved it. Great home base for seneca rocks trip

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alisa Y.

18 Feb 2021

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

Peaceful Retreat with Beautiful Views

We thoroughly enjoyed our family getaway at this property. The house was exceptionally clean and the kitchen was well stocked with every utensil or tool we needed. Even the spice cabinet was full of a great assortment of choices! We absolutely loved the views and how serene and peaceful it was looking out at the mountains and rolling hills from the deck and really every angle of the property. The owner was very responsive and helpful. We chose this spot because of its proximity to Canaan Valley Ski Resort where we skied for a day. It was the perfect retreat for our family for a few nights. Hope to return again one day!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

16 Feb 2021

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

Beautiful Property

This property was absolutely everything it’s described as! Beautiful views, fire place, great updated kitchen. Communication with property owner was an A+! Only an hour from Canaan Valley ski resort and Wisp! We would definitely recommend and stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

3 Feb 2021

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

Fantastic peaceful getaway

Perfect spot as a jumping off point to the Dolly Sods wilderness or a dozen other trails or if one wants to just relax and admire the W Va vistas from the living room, this place is fantastic. Well fitted kitchen. The owner was very proactive and responsive at helping us in the settling-in and during the checking-out process. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

8 Oct 2020

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

Perfect Rural Spot for the area!

This property was great for the area, totally secluded. The deck looking out to the field below and mountains in the background was a really nice view. We watched cows and a couple of deer while having coffee. After staying here I can't imagine settling for one of the nearby rentals. Great for Dolly Sods, Blackwater Falls, Seneca Rocks area.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Don & Steve Kinser

I am a retired engineer and avid outdoor adventurer. I grew up in Northern Virginia and I've lived in the Atlanta area since 1977 when I was a freshman at Georgia Tech. I remained in Atlanta after graduating from Georgia Tech and married, started an engineering business, and raised 3 children (and now I am a grandparent). Today Nanci and I split time between our new home in Salida CO, our home on the Chattooga River in SC and the family farm in WV.

My passions include whitewater kayaking, fly fishing, hunting, skiing and just about anything out of doors.

Why they chose this property

My parents, Roland and Jean Kinser, lived and worked in the Washington DC area until 2005 (when they moved back to GA). Since I was a young boy my parents have had a "weekend" place in WV to escape the city.

Mom and Dad found The Lodge at Valley View in late 1994 after a mineral rights dispute on a property near Bayard WV motivated them to sell and look elsewhere.

It was love at first sight and they purchased the property in March 1995. The Kinser family has been making memories here ever since.

It has been a long standing tradition (since the early 1970's) that our family spends Thanksgivings togheter on our WV property(s) . We cherish these memories and look forward to that special time at Thanksgiving each year. We hope you create some memories of your own here at the Lodge at Valley View.

The name "Valley View" has a special meaning for us. "Valley View Stables" was the name of our Grandparents Tennessee Walking Horse farm in Warner Robins, GA. You will see when you arrive why "Valley View" is the perfect name for our piece of heaven in WV.

What makes this property unique

The Lodge at Valley View sits on 230 acres of beautiful WV hardwood forest at the base of the Allegheny Front. With a half mile long driveway and no road frontage, the Lodge at Valley View is extraordinarily secluded and private. The closest neighbor is a half mile away or more!

The views from the back deck are absolutely spectacular. You can hike, bike and explore without ever leaving the property or you can venture further and explore the many exciting things to do in the area.