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Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you!

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Enjoy the new deck and firepit area by the natural inlet pond!!  Nature’s finest
The gas fire table on the back deck is a guest favorite!
Winter sunset above the back yard and frozen pond!
Enjoy taking the Jon boat on the pond like our guest and his pup, Jones!
Come and experience peace and quiet and views that will amaze!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Springfield, WV
  • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Public River Access
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Downtown Cumberland Historic District
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Cumberland, MD (CBE-Greater Cumberland Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Kids Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Native American

1 Queen Bed

Oh LaLa

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you!

“Endless starlight, gorgeous views and tranquil privacy" is what our first guests said! Otters Way is a gem! Come and be enchanted by the sights and sounds of nature. Wake to the birds singing and deer wandering through the yard. At night enjoy a campfire or the deck firetable while watching the stars in all of their brilliance! Inside, cozy up to the electric fireplace and watch a movie or play a game. Only 10 minutes from the Potomac Eagle train. This beautiful 4 bed 2 bath home sits on 4 acres and features a private ( non navigable to river) inlet pond of the South Branch. The pond is home to river otters, beavers, blue heron, turtles, deer, and many fish! Take the boat on the inlet and listen to the birds and watch the turtles! look for the otters swimming! Hikers should visit White Horse Mtn. Historical Romney and Cumberland Md are nearby also. Otters Way is where memories are made.

The space
Otters Way is a 4 bedroom vacation rental property in Hampshire County WV(it lies between Cumberland. Md and Winchester, VA. It has 3 queen beds, kids room with 2 twin over full bunk beds, a full bed, (the bedrooms are xtra large) a couch sectional and 2 self inflatable queen double air mattresses, 2 baths with tub and shower (1 downstairs 1 upstairs), fully-equipped 16x22 kitchen/dining with dishwasher, seating for 10, 8 ft island and an 8 ft window with french doors that go onto the deck, laundry facilities, 2 furnished decks 1 with gas grill, 55” SMART TV in living room and 32” SMART TV’s in each bedroom, 3 DVD players (feel free to move them around) and wireless internet (be aware that rural internet can be a little slow). We also have a washer and dryer, ceiling fans in each room, heat pump that provides both AC and heat. We stock coffee, tea, assorted condiments and spices for you to use along with toilet paper and paper towels. We also stock some food in case you forgot something, get there late or just decide you want spaghetti sauce or green beans! Lol
The town of Springfield (1.5 miles) has a small market with Deli, frozen food, some fresh meat and beer, a convenience store with gas, pizza, sandwiches and deli, a little restaurant and a Dollar General store.
You can find restaurants in all directions, Romney is 8 miles, Cumberland, Md is a little less than 20 miles.
There are many places to visit while staying at Otters Way, including; Historic Romney and the The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, Cumberland, Md and the C&O Canal, Deep Creek Lake, Capon Bridge and Fort Edwards Visitor Center, Seneca Rocks, Smoke Hole Caverns, Dolly Sods, Blackwater Falls, Cacapon State Park, Lost River State Park and more.
Prices quoted include WV Sales tax and Hampshire County Lodging Tax. 25% deposit requested to hold reservations. Deposit will be applied to a future date in event of cancellation.
Cell phone service can be sketchy, so there is a land line in the house.
Otters Way is not officially handicapped accessible but the entrance has a ramp and the master bedroom is wheelchair accessible.
Otters Way welcomes well behaved, house trained dogs with owners express consent and a $50 pet fee for 1st dog and $25 for second. Pet fee must be paid before arrival day to access door code. Otters Way is a place to make memories!

Property manager

CYNTHIA D POWNALL-CORBIN

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be watched around the water!!!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are allowed with permission from the owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs. No more than 2 with pet fees
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke on the decks, please use the ashtray
Please, clean up all toys, books and games, make sure all remotes are placed into rooms, take out all trash, dirty dishes in dishwasher. Run. Thanks!
If you bring more people than you have booked for it will result in a $300 non compliance fee plus the extra guest charge. BE HONEST!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: events are allowed with permission from the owner.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Springfield

Located in Springfield, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Homewood Preserve and Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad and Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Travelling with kids? Consider Tri-State Zoological Park, or check out an event or a game at Allegany County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Springfield, WV

What's nearby

  • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Public River Access - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Downtown Cumberland Historic District - 31 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad - 31 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Rocky Gap Casino and Golf Course - 41 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Cumberland Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪M&M Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's 1349 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-out at Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you! ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, Public River Access and Homewood Preserve. Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area and Literary Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

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

Weekend train ride trip

You can really tell the house is cared for. It feels like a home. It had everything you could need. They have a well stocked kitchen and even supply snacks. The beds were very comfortable. The yard is huge with a stream behind it with a Great fire pit. I do recommend this property and will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

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

Fun Place

Everything was great and fun to be in this area of the state. Fun place to be with family for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Great place to unwind, near Potomac Eagle scenic train

Nice homey place was great to unwind for a weekend away. Very convenient to Potomac Eagle scenic train.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Great comfortable place for a weekend with friends

We thoroughly enjoyed our time, the place was super comfortable and we loved the attention to detail with snacks and blankets throughout the place. Beautiful rural location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Great stay, great communication

The property was just as advertised, if not better. The communication was great & easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Mountain Retreat

We have never stayed at a better furnished property when we have used VRBO. There were so many nice extras and the house was clean and beautiful. We all had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Great times

It was a beautiful place for family members of all ages. We had a great time and seen the river otter of otters way. If given the chance to head back that way we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Delightful

My family needed a well-deserved getaway, and this is the perfect location. We caught up with family living in the area. This house was designed for entertaining. Booked the next week we wanted to come but planning on returning soon for at least a weekend. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M P.

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

Great get away in the Mountains!

This property was just what we needed for our family of 12 to get together and enjoy the weekend. The kids loved that they had room to run and play, the guys loved fishing, and just being able to sit and relax and enjoy our time together. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann M., Sharon Pennsylvania

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

Fabulous girls weekend.

The kitchen is amazing!! It is huge and fully stocked! 6 ladies had the best time here. We laughed and drank wine and walked the creek! It is a perfect fall weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., Lancaster, PA

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

Peaceful retreat

This was a great getaway for the family. It is clean and well cared for. Convenient to attractions and groceries but way off the beaten path
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ro G.

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

West Virginia getaway

Great home with tons of space. Perfect for our family of four and dog. Wonderful hosts made sure everything was taken care of so we could relax. Plenty of excursions around, but also no need to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Train ride trip

You house was home base for our bucket list of the senic train ride on the western Maryland. The house was great! Very clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Polar Express Weekend

Our family enjoyed our stay. The house everything you would need. Plus! Our grandchildren loved the toys and the bunk room. We did the Christmas train ride which is only 10 minutes away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S., Beaufort, SC

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

We had a blast

Otters way was incredible. My friends and I had the best time. We also had the pleasure of meeting Cindi. She was super sweet and very accommodating. We really enjoyed our time. Thank you Cindi for an amazing mini vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is very large and peaceful with nice open space. The home is also very large and spacious with a comfortable and homey atmosphere. Kitchen is well stocked and owner is gracious with offering snacks and possible necessities. Easy to find by GPS, even in the dark. Easy check in and entrance. Would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Clean & Comfortable!

Otter’s Way was adorable - lots of little details and comforts provided including binoculars to watch the otters playing in the water. For an older home, it was well cared for with updates such as Roku smart TV’s and decent Wi-Fi. Lots of places to hang out with the covered back deck and kitchen being the favorite. Responsive host, plenty of room and comfortable beds - we plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Highly recommend!

Thank you Cindi! Location was great, very clean and well stocked with food/supplies. Close proximity to Potomac Eagle train ride and C&O bike trail. Would recommend and go back. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Great layout

Otters Way is so comfortable, from the covered porch with great views to the gathering spaces in the great room and kitchen. The kitchen is as well equipped as your home. And we all slept well in great beds. Totally charming. AND we had great communication from our host when VRBO’s site went down.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K., WHITE OAK

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

Best time ever!

The property was as shown in the listing. It was clean, the host very responsive and there were so many extras! The pond advertised was very nice and my grandchildren enjoyed fishing. There was a small rowboat that we really enjoyed. We would go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Wonderful Stay at Otter's Way

We hosted our family Christmas gathering here. The pictures do not do the property justice. It is simply lovely. My only recommendation would be a sign in front of the prroperty to make it a little easier to recognize the property. While we did not have any problems finding the property, some of our guests did. However, we were very pleased with our stay. We are definitely considering staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Wonderful outdoor adventure

The house is definitely set up for the kids. There are toys, puzzles, and games that my kids 8s and 5 enjoyed. We used it as a launching point for the C&O canal, Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, and Smoke Hole Caverns. The owner checked in several times to make sure we had what we needed and provided some suggestions for our excursions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina B.

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

A few quiet days away

Otter's Way was a wonderful getaway spot for us! It was really quiet, rather than one of those spots that doesn't show you how close it is to a busy street. The house was well appointed - I love that Cindi had enough goodies in the kitchen that we didn't have to run out and buy salt or cooking oil for just a few days, and we were grateful for the popcorn. The location was great for us - close to the big lakes and close to small towns for visiting, with a large yard our dog absolutely loved. This is not the place to come to get some work done - the wifi cut in and out a bunch which was fine for us but might not be for someone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Don’t Hesitate! Book Otters Way!!!

Can’t say enough good things about Otters Way! The host, Cyndi, is on point! Super responsive. She’s got everything you need! My Mother/Daughter weekend was perfect! We had 6 in our party and not one complaint! Decor was well thought out and super cute! So many nice touches and thoughtfulness in her place! Definitely going back!! So much room to breathe and spread out! Not on a main road, very quiet and sooo many stars to see at night! Pet friendly was a HUGE plus for my Golden Retriever! He loved the water and she provided towels in anticipation of just that! How thoughtful!! She keeps things from former guests that made it so nice to not have to go grab from the store, I loved this!! Get away from it all and stay at Otters Way
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leighton G.

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

Quiet and off the beaten path

If you are looking for a place to unwind with the family, turn off the electronics, read some books, play some broad games, and hang out on the balcony, this is it. The kids can still being their gameboys and plug in to the tv, or surf the internet at rural speeds, but the highlight of the home is the fact that it gives you an opportunity to be together as family and friends. The owners are great communicators, and we had no issues whatsoever. The road in and out is narrow at times, so take your time and let the neighbors pass. There is access to the river at the beginning of the entrance to the road in, bring smallish bait and hooks if you want to catch a fish…there were more little guys in the river, and if we brought smaller bait we were sure to hook one. We drove an hour+ to Black Water Falls Stake Park…it was a great short trip and the food at the smoke house in the State Park was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by CYNTHIA D POWNALL-CORBIN

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I purchased this home in 2006 to flip. Little did I know that there was an inlet of the river. We had someone do some clearing of the weeds and there was this amazing body of water, holding magic and serenity and a beauty all its own! Once we found that, I fell in love!! With the house and property and the area!! I knew this had to be "home"! My children and grandchildren and friends spent many days and nights fishing, barbequing and enjoying precious time together. When I remarried in 2011, I moved in with my husband and my youngest daughter and her son moved into Otters Way and made it their home for many years. She met her fiancé in mid 2018 and she moved to Capon Bridge as he owns the Imagimarium Tattoo Shop there. And so in late 2018 the renovation began (new roof, new HVAC, paint, furniture, etc. ). I completed the renovation in August 2019. I am so happy to be able to share this wonderful land and house with all of you! Making Memories! That is what Otters Way is all about. Making memories with family and friends. Come and experience all that Otters Way and WV have to offer!!

Why they chose this property

Otters Way is truly unique! The property features a inlet of the South Branch of the Potomac river that you can take the boat on (yes there is a boat, life jackets and paddles), fish and enjoy the abundant wildlife! (The water is NOT navigable to the river) There are otters, beavers, turtles, heron, deer, rabbits, and many, many fish!! Want to have a small family reunion someplace where people can spread out and enjoy, this is the place!! Beautiful home and land with extra large rooms (living room is 16 x 32, kitchen is 16 x 22, back deck is 16 x 16) and a private place to fish and boat! Welcome to Otters Way and WV!!

What makes this property unique

Private Water with boating and fishing
campfire pit in yard
gas fire table on deck
electric fireplace in Great room
large airy rooms
Large windows with a killer view
ability to host a large gathering with owner permission
dishwasher
laundry room

Languages:

English