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Historic Farm Retreat, Perfect For A Getaway

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Exterior
Dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clendenin, WV
  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • West Virginia State Capitol Building
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • University of Charleston
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

"Master" bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest room

1 Double Futon

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Farm Retreat, Perfect For A Getaway

Benedict Haid Farm is a family-owned business open, mostly for weddings, for the past 30 years. It features a large, historic 1860s hand-hewn log home on 400-acres, adjoining 10,000 acres of undeveloped corporate property. This is a nice place to get away for a while, or host a small retreat. The nearest commercial building is six miles away. :-)

The property was built by Benedict Haid and was later used as a Girl Scout camp in the mid-20th Century. Benedict Haid Farm is mostly used as a wedding destination. It has two bedrooms and a sun room with queen size sleeper, and 1 1/2 baths. Living room and dining room each with fireplace. Gas heat, A/C, and all modern conveniences like a gas grill. Huge heated attached deck with outside fireplace and hot tub. Free firewood.

There is walking access to a pond, Margaret's Pond, roughly .75 mile from the Haid House. You will have access to the surrounding woods, Margaret's Pond, and the nearby farmland, if you want to make such arrangements. There is a cattle farm on the property that we can arrange for you to see. If you are interested in holding an event, please contact us. The newly-renovated barn is available to be rented for events, as well. It was renovated using logs from historic log cabins formerly located in the South Hills section of Charleston.

Steve and Lee, the caretakers for the Benedict Haid Farm, live 100 yards away and can be contacted when necessary.

Dutch Ridge is a largely undeveloped area and contains some of the highest hills and mountains in this part of West Virginia.

UPDATE August 2022: New cell phone booster system installed! It provides good, usable service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Users.

Property manager

Owner / Property Manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clendenin

Located in Clendenin, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. West Virginia State Museum and Mountain Stage are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Plaza East Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center or Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like wildlife walks.
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Clendenin, WV

What's nearby

  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - 41 min drive - 36.5 km
  • West Virginia State Capitol Building - 41 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Charleston Town Center - 41 min drive - 37.1 km
  • University of Charleston - 44 min drive - 36.2 km
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 91 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 42 min drive
  • Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mollohan's Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Husson's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Farm Retreat, Perfect For A Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Farm Retreat, Perfect For A Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Farm Retreat, Perfect For A Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Farm Retreat, Perfect For A Getaway located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Clendenin Park and Playfield, Elk River and Coonskin Park. Blue Creek Chapel and Cabin Creek Quilts are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherry K.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful, cozy, historic cabin in the mountains. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with anything you’d need for cooking and food prep. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms. Antique decor was exceptional. Bedding was cozy and comfortable. View from the porch was gorgeous. The caretaker was friendly and visited within an hour of our arrival to make sure everything was in order. Special thank you to the owner, as there was a freak snowstorm which prevented us from leaving when we were supposed to, but he was super accommodating and concerned about our safety. It was much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Sisters vacation

Relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Beautiful, peaceful area

Beautiful area with a wonderful historical home. The home was decorated in wonderful antiques - beds were really comfortable! We had good cell service at the home and the tv is set up to cast from your phone which was a wonderful touch for rainy days. We loved the screened in porch area with hot tub. Loved the history and all of the local wildlife. The scenery was breathtaking! Hosts were very accommodating and prompt. Bathrooms were immaculate. The towels provided were awesome - spa quality with stretch to them. Trust me, you'll just have to try them out for yourselves. LOL Kitchen was amazing with restaurant sized stand alone refrigerator and a separate stand alone upright freezer. My husband LOVED the outdoor grill. We did pack a cooler with snacks and salads and breakfast items, drinks, etc., and would suggest you do the same as back up on days when you don't feel like traveling. Although geographically, there are many places to eat and grocery stores available, there are no short trips due to the winding roads. The home is in the hills/mountains and the roads to get there, although clearly marked and paved, are very, very narrow, with hair pin turns - normally without guard rails. You don't necessarily need 4wd, but a smaller, compact vehicle is the way to go because in many spots, it is pretty much one lane traffic and there is no shoulder to pull off on. Over all, we truly enjoyed ourselves and will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

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

Log house dream

Beautiful property and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Amazing!

The house is wonderful, very clean and in a beautiful setting. It was cold and snowy for our trip but I'd imagine its incredible in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful Historic Property

We had the honor of spending Thanksgiving at this beautiful, remote cabin. The drive is breath taking - go slow! The home is like stepping into the past. We absolutely loved it! The kitchen is stocked exceedingly well!! Thank you! The period furnishings and decor are wonderful. Great descriptions on personal photos and news articles. And the porch - oh my word! Unfortunately it was cold, rainy and windy the m as jority of our trip bu the last fill day we were able to light the fire and relax in thst amazing space. We had one little bobble which the caretaker very promptly took care of. If you are looking for quiet, peaceful beauty this is your next get away! We traveled to the New River Gorge Bridge and the Lost world Caverns - despite the long drive I would highly recommend both!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Very quiet

We had a great time. Very peaceful great porch and fireplace. Had everything we needed. Hope we can come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

Responsiveness

Storms caused a power outage, AC was not working. The owner as well as Steve (works on the property) communicated with us and also made the VRBO comfortable with portable AC units until the main AC could be fixed. Steve was friendly (so was the AC guy) and easy to talk with. Thank you everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Amazing cabin

Beautiful well maintained property in West Virginia. I love looking at the antiques and the mountain drive was very nice. The deck was the best place to unwind. It was in the second week of June but the temperature and low humidity made it perfect for the outdoor fireplace. We loved our time and would recommend the property to anyone that is interested in a tranquil getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Mother Daughters Weekend

My sister and I wanted to take our Mom away for a girls weekend but wanted to stay close to home. Haid Farmhouse is only about an hour to our north and after reading all the reviews we couldn’t wait to get there. We had some local flooding in our area and had to leave our home early so that we wouldn’t get flooded in. I contacted Mr Pepper asking if we could check in a couple hours early. He checked with the property managers who said yes. Our stay was amazing. We enjoyed the rich history of the farm house and especially enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub then cozying up to a fire in the indoor fireplace. This place is very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for allowing us to stay we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Harwich Port, MA

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

Amazing House

The location was amazing. House was beautiful full of lots of historic items. Hot tub on the porch was wonderful to relax in every evening. Beautiful sunsets every night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

This is our second stay here and it was just as perfect as the first time. Truly stunning property.

We will definitely be staying here again. Haid Farm is a hidden gem in the mountain state.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave Van O.

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

July 2022 - Great Getaway

We were there over the weekend of July 1-4th, 2022. We found the property to be exactly as described. It is an older home that was built in the 1870's - and so our expectations were based on that. However, the kitchen is very modern - with all the amenities we could ask for. We cooked many of our meals here and enjoyed the large deck. The caretaker - Steve Jones - came over and made sure that we were comfortable and answered all questions. We did have an issue with the hot tub overheating, but he was right there and was able to help us within 20 minutes. The drive up from I-79 is a little scary - but as long as you go slow, it was fine. We saw lots of deer along the way. I would highly recommend this property if you are looking for a quite and peaceful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Deedee K.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Old cabin in a very isolated area

There were some communication problems that were resolved, and there was some cleaning issues( dirty fireplaces, weird unexplained stuff on the headboard of one of the beds) no supplies to use the fireplaces and when asked, told they didn't have any matches so we had to go out and get Firestarter. NOTHING near by if you need groceries or supplies. But, with all that said, the place is quaint, comfortable, away from everything ( no wifi or cell service) and peaceful. The hot tub was amazing. The stove and oven are gas, so be forewarned! The appliances are commercial grade. I feel we should have been refunded some of the cleaning fee we were charged since it was not fully cleaned on our arrival, but hey...what can you do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

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

West Virginia!

Beautiful location up a narrow twisty road. Very fine home with modern kitchen and bathrooms. The best equipped kitchen regarding pots, pans, and cutlery we have ever experienced! Great dining room table (our number one requirement for family games). Awesome screened porch! Really only two bedrooms. Rather overloaded with decorative kitsch.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

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

Lovely!

We stayed 9 days and loved every minute of it. We felt safe and very welcome. We built fires every night in the multiple fireplaces. We had a few guests come visit us, they were just as pleased as we were. We will be going back. Thank you Mr Pepper and Steve.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Art H.

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

Beautiful hidden gem

Beautifully restored log home hidden away in the hills. Great covered enclosed porch with fireplace and ample wood for the brisk fall evenings. Hot top to relax after exploring the property. The home contained all the amenities we needed for our weekend away.. A wonderful location to unplug and unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Lorrie K., Montgomery City

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The property said three bedrooms, one outcove had a couch with fold out bed . Hot tub was not functional and tv works if you dont mind lines.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Summer F.

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

Adorable!

A cute and intimate setting! The place is old and has a rich history. The porch was delightful and where we spent most of our time. The hottub was a bit small and outdated, but a hottub nonetheless! In october there was a bit of a spooky vibe to this old house at night, but it was peaceful and calm the whole time. Nighttime veiws of the stars are incredible. Something to mention.. One of the three bedrooms is just a sunroom with a pullout couch. Still a nice place to sleep but not as advertised. Beautiful property and space to be! We'd love to come back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great peaceful and relaxing

A note from caregiver before coming like was said in an email after booking would have been nice. Maybe telling if you need to bring towels or bedding and is it a coffee pot or keurig , dish soap or hand soap. Didn't mind paying the cleaning fee but there were a few things that need some attention. They might check also squirrels in the attic. (a nut was found under the sofa bed when we made it up. )
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Haid House

The Haid House was beautiful, we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

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

Benedict Haid Farm

We enjoyed our stay. Perfect historic cabin in such a peaceful setting. Beautiful grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Becky M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

I do not understand why we had to pay a $100 cleaning fee when we were to clean the dishes, etc

Unfortunately the place was musty and moldy. had a hard time with the musty smell. Also why the cleaning fee when told to clean the dishes AND put away and gather the garbage and put on porch. Never saw a caretaker. We enjoyed the view up top and now wish we rented that home. Looked cleaner and more updated. Again just really disappointed in the smell and cleaning fee. We will Not recommend to others without a resolution. Sorry!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Best secluded place

This property was beautiful and was the perfect quiet relaxing getaway. Will be renting again.

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

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I purchased the Benedict Haid Farm property in 1986 and oversaw the restoration of the house and grounds. This house has been a labor of love for most of my adult life. I am proud of what we offer and the positive comments received.

Why they chose this property

The Benedict Haid Farm offers a rare opportunity to spend time in an authentic, well-maintained log home, modified to provide comfort and utility on a private mountain setting just 20 (paved) miles from three interstate highways.

What makes this property unique

Huge attached, screened-in deck (48' x 36') and an outside-facing fireplace with auxiliary gas heat makes for a wonderful outdoor experience. Two more fireplaces inside.

Water in the hot tub is drained and refilled, with no chemicals, for each rental.

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English
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