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

Family-friendly farm stay in Franklin with a hot tub

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This secluded mountain home offers a peaceful getaway with on-site golfing and three covered porches for enjoying the views. Explore old roads, hiking trails, and a mountain stream on the forested property, then relax in the spa tub or gather around the firepit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, WV

What's nearby

  • Sugar Tree Country Store - 26 min drive - 33.3 km
  • George Washington National Forest - 27 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Allegheny Mountains - 41 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Green Bank Observatory - 52 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Seneca Rocks - 54 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

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

Family-friendly farm stay in the mountains
Take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and games
  • Barbecue grills, books, and a video library
Room features
All guestrooms at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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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

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution located?

This family-friendly Franklin farm stay is located in the mountains, 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from George Washington National Forest, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Allegheny Mountains and Maple Museum. Sugar Tree Country Store and Ruddle Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
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

Liz S.

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

Kristi R.

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

Todd G.

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

Melissa P.

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

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

Steve B.

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

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

Rebekah G.

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

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

Donald H.

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

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

Kristi R.

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

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

CHAD D.

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

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

Ben V.

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

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

Stacey S.

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

Great mountain vacation!

Very comfortable stay, but still feels like camping in the mountains! Loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger L.

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

Awesome mountain getaway

Very secluded with wonderful mountain views and a nice mountain trail and creek on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

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

Thom W.

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

Excellent as ever

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Outstanding place

This place is a GET AWAY for sure. Super remote and gorgeous property. Bedrooms and kitchen well put together/ stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mommy313 B., Waynesboro

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

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

Jennifer D.

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

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

Brooke L.

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

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

Rick H.

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

Wonderful stay

Idyllic setting. The house was perfect for us. The property was gorgeous. We'll be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Perfect in every way

Owners were wonderful, the best stocked home I have ever stayed, had everything you could possibly want and more, peaceful, secluded, a hidden paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

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

Debbie W.

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

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

Jenna D.

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

Great weekend

Very accomodating;lovely home that I could sit on the porch and listen to the water run. Hope to come back again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randolph B., Winfield

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

Wonderful property with beautiful views and secluded!!

We celebrated our 13th anniversary at this wonderful farmhouse that was equipped with everything we needed for a fantastic stay!! Nicole is awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thom W.

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

Incredible

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