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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
NZ$220
avg per night

Explore the area

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Franklin, WV
  • George Washington National Forest
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Cass Scenic Railroad
    ‪66 min drive‬
  • Snowshoe Mountain
    ‪100 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Double Beds, 2 Double Futons, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$220 avg per night,

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Maple Museum and NRAO Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pendleton Computers and Sugar Tree Country Store. Travelling with kids? Consider Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad and Green Bank Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • George Washington National Forest - 29 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Allegheny Mountains - 38 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Cass Scenic Railroad - 66 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Monongahela National Forest - 75 min drive - 70.2 km
  • Snowshoe Mountain - 100 min drive - 86.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Grass Mercantile - ‬13 min drive

About this property

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

The farmhouse sits almost one mile off of US Route 220 with the nearest neighbor being a half mile away with 150 mostly forested acres to explore with old roads, trails, and a mountain stream . Three covered porches include a spa, grill, and porch swing. An elderly neighbor does walk the property for exercise as has been his routine for 25 years but is very respectful of guests and maintains guests’ privacy.

Property manager

Nicole Hevener
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet deposit is refundable.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on any of the three porches is allowed.
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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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 23 kg per pet.

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?

Checkout 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 Pendleton Computers and Allegheny Mountains. Sugar Tree Country Store and Ruddle Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emma C.

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

Fantastic Relaxing & Calming Visit

We had another fantastic visit in the mountains of West Virginia and Monterey VA. We had everything we could have ever imagined needing for a special family get together. We were so comfortable with plenty of room and comfortable beds. We enjoyed the hot tub on a rainy afternoon - sat back and watched the deer with their fawns and hawks too - so relaxing and calming. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

End of road is where fun begins.

Clean, well equipped, one mile off highway up a skinny mountain road, but accessible by normal car. Shop before you get there as Franklin is 15 miles away. Walking trails all around, but they are somewhat difficult. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Emma C.

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

What a treat! Our family had a wonderful stay at Balm of Gilead. A magnificent setting with a stream running right out front and mountain view. We were so comfortable with plenty of room and everything you could imagine you might need. Wonderful area to hike or just sit on the porch and the hot rub was nice too. We hope to return before too long and again next year for the Maple Festival!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne A.

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

Wonderful!

The beauty and serenity of the home location could not be any better. The owner has made it very home-like with comfortable furnishings, lovely fall decorations and immaculate cleanliness. It truly is a place where one can find peace and solitude.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R., Richmond, Virginia, USA

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

Fall Colors Spectacle

Beautiful property, well-stocked house, and functional amenities are all a part of this listing. My friends and I enjoyed a quiet weekend trip to see all the fall colors and really enjoyed the walking trails and the nearby quaint towns. It ended up raining quite a bit with the cold front that came through, so instead of the fire pit we used the hot tub quite a bit since it's under cover. It was a lovely time on the whole!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Fantastic!

This home was fantastic. The views are awesome, it’s quiet and private, but close enough to sightsee around the area. We enjoyed the porches, the hot tub, the fire pit. Family was 18-79 and all found something to enjoy. Nicole is responsive with any questions. Definitely hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Amazing

This place has become our new favorite rental. If you want to stay deep in the West Virginia forest, without the sound of distant traffic or light pollution, this is the place. The beds were comfortable, the property is surrounded by mountains with trails you can hike/run. Deer approach the front porch to graze in the mornings. We didn't want to leave and actually canceled a few plans to just relax at the farm. Also, so much history in the area. This farm is located 1.8 miles south of Stonewall Jackson's 1862 HQ, where he chased the retreating Union Army to Franklin, after his win at the Battle of McDowell during his Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The Confederate caves still exist approx. 5 miles north on rt22 and can be explored (with permission from the National Spelunking Society that now owns it). If you're interested in seeing the property, caves and the history of Jackson's route through this area, check out my video on my YouTube page "Running Into History". The only thing to be cautious of is the incline after crossing the bridge coming into the property. We took our car instead of my truck and attempted to drive slowly past one of two house near the entrance. We got stuck in the gravel. I had to reverse back onto the bridge and gun it to get up the hill. So if you do not have 4 or all-wheel drive, make sure you get speed on the bridge to get over the short hill. Other than that, our 2-wheel-drive car had no problems on the road in. The nearest house is a half mile away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

Kristi R.

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

Great memories!

The house was so welcoming. The hostess thought of everything! The view was amazing. We gad fun hiking, watching the hummingbirds and wathching the stars at night. Would love to make it a tradition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

Kari R., Winston-Salem, NC

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

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

Wonderful old farm house in a wonderful setting. Peaceful. The pictures do not do this home justice. Clean!! Super clean! The owners thought of everything. If you are wanting a quiet timevto rejuvenate, this is the place. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora B., Fredericktown, USA

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

Great property!

This West Virginia farmhouse did not disappoint. The peace and tranquility of the area was just what we were looking for. The owners are very friendly and suggested several scenic areas to visit. As a school teacher, this was an excellent way to relax and recharge for the upcoming school year. We had deer to watch each evening and enjoyed soaking in the views and in the hot tub! We cooked each evening and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Getaway!

My boyfriend and I just spent the weekend here and let me tell you - it was everything and some! Nicole was very easy to communicate with. The house was just amazing. I couldn’t of asked for a better place. The pictures do no justice. This place has EVERYTHING you need. Once we arrived we didn’t leave the house until it was time to go. House was super clean, hot tub was very clean and so relaxing. Beds were comfy. Everything was just perfect. We can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023