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

Travelers find peace in this mountain retreat where rolling hills meet 150 acres of forest, with evenings spent watching stars from the outdoor firepit

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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

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

About the area

Located in Franklin, this country house 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 Sugar Tree Country Store and Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, WV

What's nearby

  • A cluster of vibrant red maple leaves.
    Maple Museum
    26 min drive - 38.2 km
  • A rugged mountain with prominent rock formations and dense green forest.
    Seneca Rocks
    59 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Ruddle Park
    34 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Seneca Caverns
    48 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
    51 min drive - 60.6 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

  • Country house 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/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Games, outdoor furniture and books
    • Smoke-free property, barbecues and a video library
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with baths 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this country house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded mountain home; explorable acreage; free of noise and light pollution?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in the mountains, this country house is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from George Washington National Forest and within 25 miles (40 km) of Maple Museum and Sugar Tree Country Store. Ruddle Park and Spruce Knob Lake are also within 25 miles (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. 64 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mommy313 B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. The views were magnificent, the property gave us a lovely walk. Though we were in the area for an event, we were very happy to have some down time to enjoy all of the space and quanquility. Functionally, it was one of the best stocked vacation rentals I have ever stayed at. Everything you could want in the kitchen, convenient towels for the hot tub, lots of maps and info on things to do. Nicole is an extremely thoughtful host and it showed. Oh, and while this is a bit off the beaten path(wonderful!) the directions were perfect and it was super easy to get to. Price-wise, it was a little steep for 2 people (but the only thing I liked in our needed locations, so worth it to me), but the house comfortably would sleep/sit/dine 12-14 and its a steal if you have even 5, much less 12-14- it would be perfect for a small family reunion or similar. We hope to get back:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 6 strangers attending the nearby Highland County Fiber Retreat. This property was 15 minutes from our venue and was a lovely place to rest and regroup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went with several others, some who had been going to the area for almost 50 years. The entire experience was wonderful! Extremely clean, well stocked, views were awesome. The owners checked in to make sure everything was okay. We have already decided to return next year for additional days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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