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Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sandstone, WV
  • Sandstone Visitor Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bluestone Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Sandstone Falls
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River

The Big House is located in the New River Gorge National Park, the newest national park. There is access to Sandstone Landing's patio alongside the New River. It is a fully furnished home with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a beautiful view of the river. It is a great starting point for exploring all the beautiful sites and attractions that southern West Virginia and the New River Gorge have to offer.
To get to the home, you will go across railroad tracks, we are near the railroad tracks. It is in a small, friendly neighborhood. You can walk to Sandstone General Store and Eatery to get any necessities you may have forgotten for your trip or get a meal.
If you plan to fish, there is also a bait and tackle store. Be sure to have a WV fishing license to be able to fish, though. The sandstone boat launch is within walking distance of the house.
An extra that we provide our guests is access to the Sandstone Landings patio on the river, this is a shared space with our Sandstone Landings guests. It is just a short walk from the home. The upper level of the patio is equipped with a dining table and chairs. Lower level of patio has outdoor furniture to enjoy the river view or to sit in while you fish in the New River.
Please remember to add your pets to your booking if you will be bringing your furry friends with you. ($50 pet fee)Thank you :)

Property manager

Darlene Boyd and Crystal Richmond
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 (limit 2 total)
$50 per fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Quiet hours after 10:00 pm
- Do not rearrange the furniture
- If something is wrong upon arrival, notify with in 24 hrs of your check-in.

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

About the area

Sandstone

Located in Sandstone, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Campbell - Flannagan - Murrell House Museum and Veteran's Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hinton Railroad Museum and Someplace Special Gem Mine. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sandstone, WV

What's nearby

  • Sandstone Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bluestone State Park - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Bluestone Lake - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Sandstone Falls - 33 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Winterplace Ski Resort - 33 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Station - 15 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New River Citgo and The American Càfe and Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of New River and Sandstone Visitor Center. Campbell - Flannagan - Murrell House Museum and Veteran's Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

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

Grandma house

Visited daughter and grandaughters
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Visit family

Wonderful home. Had homemade cookies for the grandchildren. Games. Very nice and clean.will be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Loved it!

Our stay was everything we could have hoped for. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. Plenty of space to run around! The close proximity to the convenience store was perfect for quick snacks or whatever we needed. The owners of the property are incredibly sweet, and even had freshly baked cookies waiting for us upon arrival. They were very responsive and attentive to detail. The train was cool to watch pass by. We went to the national park and learned about the history of the area and the importance of the trains for the area, so we appreciated it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Weekend getaway

Everything was great. Host was very responsive and provided lots of extras. As everyone notes, you are close to the trains. I recommend staying here. We will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

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

Enjoyed our stay at The Big House and want to return

The house is spacious. Four bedrooms were perfect for our stay. Everything was nice and clean . We enjoyed sitting on the porches and down at the Landing on the river. The colors and weather were perfect. Parking was easy along with check in and check out. The special touches made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed watching all the Trains as well . There was a lot to see and do . Would love to stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

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

beautiful place!

Very nice place very clean. very quit except the train but after a day you dont pay no attention to it.we loved it will go back. my 2 year old didnt wont to leave he loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Weekend Fishing Trip

We stayed at The Big House for a weekend float on the New River. The house was great and came as advertised. Excellent proximity to the house river. Convenience store right next door was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila S.

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

Great place to stay

We had a very nice stay. Huge house with four bedrooms. One of them and the lanai have a view of the river. There us also a gazebo next to the river. The place is extremely clean and very well stocked. A little grocery store/gas station close by. Also a Walmart about 20 min away. It was a great base to conduct field trips to see waterfalls, a coal mine exhibit, go for rafting and taking hikes in the beautiful mountain forests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Ideal Location and home

With 4 queen beds, this was an ideal place for our large family. The closeness of the river access was so nice. We enjoyed the beautiful mountain views making a campfire, the front porch swing, grilling out, going next door to the store for slushies and ice cream, meeting the neighbors who shared their garden veggies with us, and even Fourth of July fireworks on the river! The train was a nice touch, the kids loved being so close and being able to see the coal being hauled and even the Amtrak passenger trains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Mom and kids getaway to see New River NP

I love taking my kids (5+ fiancé) on adventures and we went to New River National Park to hike & explore. The house was terrific. So welcoming with the jar of homemade cookies! They had coffee, filters, and cream available! The house was very clean and well stocked and the towels were top quality. All of these things were great, but the best thing about this house was the upstairs bathroom. The renovated bathroom was both large and very accessible for my daughter who has a difficult time getting into regular bath tubs. We had forgotten our bath chair so I improvised by using one of the outdoor chairs in the shower for her to sit on, this worked very well for her. The only thing that the VRBO description didn’t relay is information about the train and how close the house is to the train track. For someone who has a lot of trouble sleeping this might be a deal breaker for them, but I don’t sleep through the night anyway. I would totally come back to this lovely home! (It would be nice to have some extra throw blankets)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great WV home

We loved this house, located on the river next to the general store. The owners are extremely welcoming. Each of my three kids had their own room, which they were thrilled about. The general store had fantastic breakfasts and desserts. The house is right down the road from one of the national park visitors centers. It is not the main visitors center but had very good interactive exhibits that my teens enjoyed. If you are a light sleeper, I recommend packing ear plugs. I couple times a night a train comes through; however, it was for short durations. It is well worth the brief interruptions for the view on the dock. We spent our evenings reading by the river looking at the mountains. This is a unique and special place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great relaxing getaway!

A few best friends from high school looked for somewhere in the center of where we all live and picked this home for our getaway. We were a little disappointed with the weather - but absolutely no disappointment with the rental. Walked into a clean and clean smelling house that was more than what was expected. From the cozy living room to the stocked kitchen to the roomy bedrooms, we truly enjoyed our stay. The wind kept us from sitting outside but loved the swing on the porch and the area down on the river to sit. There are trains that you contend with, but it really was kind of cool to watch the coal being moved along and counting the length of them. They did not wake me up at all. Thank you for allowing us to share in your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

The Big House Sandstone WV

Spacious and comfortable home on the New River close to many natural attractions and snow sports. Our dog loved the fenced-in yard. There is a train that comes through fairly regularly and it is close and loud when it does. Thankfully, it is usually a short train that comes and goes quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce H.

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

Amazing Experience

I am a demanding customer and was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful experience we had at the Big House. This is a 1920s home with character, close to the river, big/loud trains passing regularly, spacious and laid out in a way this good for gathering. We held an adult sibling retreat for 4 here and our experience was outstanding! Owners added special touches to prep the home and accomodate us, which made it extra special. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leaette L.

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

Great visit

we made sure we visited west virginia during fall colors. The house was clean, actually appliances looked brand new. The host must have read our mind since they provided our favorite coffee, cream and sweetener. These jewels had also baked some wonderful cookies. Just ask my husband he almost ate all. The bathroom upstairs was beautiful, with a huge shower. Sure would reccommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayla M., Nevada City, CA

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

Lots of room, good location & very clean

We went for bridge day and to see the falls. Lots of room in this house ….great for a large group. Convenient store next door for food items & meals. Be aware a train goes thru several timesduring the day & night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

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

Riverview

This rental was very nice and well kept. The check in and out process was simple and easy. It is very spacious with plenty of room for several people and has general amenities one is looking for. The only complaint is not with the house but with the location, you are less than 50 feet from train tracks which have trains go by regularly. Other than that the house was great and the location is nice otherwise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

The Big House

Beautiful house, beautiful people, beautiful mountains and river…great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Will definitely be back. The home was absolutely beautiful and sitting at the Gazebo while my kids fished was a great time. The host responded very quickly to any questions I had and the cookies they made for us were great (we ate them all). The kids loved it and my Mother did not want to leave. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Excellent hosts!

We loved the attention to detail from the hosts, from personal messages to cookies and dog treats. They made us feel really welcome. The house worked out really well--lots of room and great outdoor areas. The only thing we struggled with was the noise of the trains from the railroad tracks that were right next to the house. We got more used to it after the first night, and we did use our earplugs when we slept! So that's one thing to prepare for. We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Natural beauty

We had a very enjoyable stay at “the big house”. Communication was excellent. It is truly very spacious and was super clean. The fenced in yard was a plus for the dogs and the deck/landing by the river is lovely with gorgeous views. Natural beauty abounds. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri B.

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

The Big House

The Big House was a beautiful older home with big rooms and wonderful real wood floors. The dogs had so much fun in the fenced in yard. When we arrived, we found a jar full of homemade cookies for the humans and doggie treats for our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick C., Columbus

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

Beautiful home and prefect location

Our family of 5 adults and a toddler stayed at this home for a family reunion being held nearby and its perfect if you want to fish or go on a hike their are plenty of places in close distance and a dock you can walk to and fish off of! All the small details this place has to offer is well worth it. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray and Kim M., Prattville, Alabama

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

Exploring the Hinton area with a dog

We loved it and will be back to stay again in the future ! We never felt more welcomed than here at "the big house". Exceptionally clean and comfortable and the large fenced yard was a bonus that our 1 yr old Golden Maebry enjoyed. The location was perfect as we explored the Hinton and Pipestem area. Yes, as mentioned on a previous review, you may be awakened by trains but you'll go quickly back to sleep and not even hear them your 2nd night. We enjoyed the historical aspect of " New Richmond", the breakfasts at the store and the New River views. Thank you again to the Boyd's and Richmonds for the hospitality and having your beautiful home available for traveling guests !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Darlene Boyd and Crystal Richmond

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