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The Top of the Town - Large comfortable dog friendly home. Fish, Hike, Float!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hinton, WV
  • The Ritz Theatre
    6 min walk
  • New River
    5 min walk
  • Hinton Station
    10 min walk
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    33 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Hinton

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Hinton, within a 10-minute drive of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and The Ritz Theatre. .This vacation home is 23.8 mi (38.4 km) from Winterplace Ski Resort and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from New River.
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What's nearby

  • Bluestone State Park - 6 min drive
  • Bluestone Lake - 7 min drive
  • Sandstone Falls - 19 min drive
  • Pipestem State Park - 22 min drive
  • Winterplace Ski Resort - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Hinton Station - 10 min walk
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirk's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River City Grill and Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Revival - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Top of the Town - Large comfortable dog friendly home. Fish, Hike, Float!

The best view in town! The property is at the top of a hill and has a great view of downtown Historic Hinton and the New River, from the front porch. It is spacious, airy and bright. A 103 year old Victorian that is as quirky as it is charming. Large kitchen and dining room for those of you who want to eat in. Large open living room with smart TV for relaxing and taking in a movie, or spreading out for your morning yoga sesh! Namaste! 🧘🏼

We offer three bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen bed and window a/c unit for a comfortable night’s sleep(in season). But we can also accommodate a 7th person if they don’t mind sleeping on our couch (pillow, linens provided. Not a pull out couch). Two full baths and washer and dryer available. We are happy to host your dog, for a fee, and have many supplies to meet their needs, as well as a fenced-in backyard for easy in and out. We are not accepting multiple dogs or any other animals at this time.

The property is the 2nd to last house on a dead end street. We are at the top of a steep hill with forest behind us. It is a nice private location, with a fantastic view from the front porch. The driveway can accommodate 2 cars, 3 if you’re “creative”. Backing out can be a challenge, backing in is easier for some.

We are located 11 miles from the New River Gorge National Park Welcome Center, in Sandstone. We are 7 miles from Sandstone Falls, minutes to Bluestone Lake and Bluestone State Park and about 20 minutes to Pipestem State Park. The Greenbrier, Bluestone and New Rivers all converge just minutes from the house for some first class fishing. One day fishing licenses can be purchased online at the WV DNR website or at WaterDawg Outdoors which is less than 2 miles from the house.
Other attractions:
We are 32 mins from Grandview
We are 63 mins from the Canyon Rim Visitor center and the NRG Bridge and Bridge walk.
66 mins to the Endless Wall Trail
75 mins to the Gauley River put-in
75 mins from Hawk’s Nest State Park

Golfers! There are 7 great courses all within an hour of the house; Pipestem at the state park, Black Knight in Beckley, Elks in Lewisburg, Woodhaven and Glade Springs in Daniels, Fountain Springs in Peterstown and the PGA course at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs.
For winter visitors we are also just over 15 miles from Winterplace if skiing, snowboarding and tubing are more your speed! Lewisburg and the WV State fairgrounds are about a 40 minute drive. There are also things to do right in Hinton!

As per VRBO rules we are required to disclose the use of an outdoor security camera at the property. We have one device in the upper corner of our porch that surveils the driveway, steps and entrance to the home. For our peace of mind, and yours!

Thanks for checking out Top of the Town. Book with us and you won’t be disappointed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Christine Van Patten

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only, use provided ashtray.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $75 pet. We absolutely do NOT allow cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children as young as 7 are ok.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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The Top of the Town - Large comfortable dog friendly home. Fish, Hike, Float! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Sarah and I really enjoyed our stay. The shop owners were all very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top of the Hill
A very welcoming house with a great view, nice porch; very clean, nothing to complain about - the opposite; unless you are stuck on a dishwasher, which they don't have.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jerry H.

Unhappy
House looked okay. Neighborhood was shabby, unkempt and not welcoming. Didn't stay. Lost our payment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost heaven in West Virginia
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. When you enter you feel like you are home. It was spacious and very clean. I took my mother into her hometown for her 75th birthday to visit with friends and family. We had a wonderful time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet spot at the top of the town
If Hinton and the surrounding area is where you’re going to be, this place is ideal. It felt like home from our first day till our last. The bedrooms were so comfortable, the kitchen was perfectly set up and the front porch was so great to relax on after a full day. We’ll be going there again on our next trip to Hinton.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Peaceful property in great condition. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best views!
This place is a hidden gem! Well stocked house, with fans and window AC units throughout. Great views from the front porch. Only downside was the noise in the bedroom AC unit. We will look for a way to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oh, The View…
We loved it…The house is beautiful…Old…Plenty of character…We can’t wait to go back…Thank you…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for my family
This house was perfect for my family. If you love old houses and their quirkiness, this works great for a home base for which to tour the New River Gorge if you don't want big city vibes. We (my husband, our 2 20+ year old sons and our 13 year old mini doodle spent a week at Top of the Hill. The house sits at the top of a steep, short hill and with proper direction from the host, the driveway posed no problem for our minivan. The best part was the view from the porch. We loved drinking our coffee and watching the mist rise out of the surrounding valleys every morning. The town is a bit depressed but there are some real gems (Grandma's House antiques, Market on Courthouse Square, Hinton Railroad Museum and Otter & Oak). I can't say enough nice things about the people of Hinton and West Virginia. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa h.

Liked: Cleanliness
New River Gorge Get Away
We enjoyed our stay at Top of the Town in Hinton WV. It was the perfect location for sightseeing in the New River Gorge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vontrell P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I LOOOOOOVE THIS PLACE
This was one of the Best Places I've ever vacationed. EVERYTHING was clean nice and excellent and we had a Phenomenal time. We were there honeymooning and the owner actually left a Bottle of Champagne and a congratulations card on the table. What a Blessing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old home
The porch overlooking the town was amazing! A wonderful place to end your day. House is cutely decorated, oldly charming & very well appointed. Beds are comfortable. Owner was very communicative & made it very easy to check in. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
It was perfect for a quick birthday visit to the area. Loved seeing all of the beautiful fall leaves. Thank you for accommodating us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary U.

Liked: Cleanliness
High school friends traveling together
Great location. Wonderful old house Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top of the Town
Awsome house, great view. Check in was easy. Only had one car, so it was not a problem parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginald J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
This was an incredible trip and the property was great! True to the listing. The house has a ton of charm and the location is good. Owner was accommodating and respond to all questions we had. The next time I make this trip, this will be my go-to location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop on steroids
Exactly what we were looking for from a size perspective. The dogs loved all the stray cats in the neighborhood. The area was a little rough and depressed, but we had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all — including the dog — loved our stay!
Top of the Town in Hinton was a wonderful, dog-friendly place to stay! We were only there for a few days, but we felt very much at home, and could easily envision making it home base for a longer visit to the area. The 102-year-old house is full of character and was exactly as advertised, with a wonderful kitchen full of all you need to cook some great dinners. We had a chance to explore a bit of Hinton (there are great views of the town from the front bedroom upstairs), and it was an easy drive to the New River Gorge National Park and several other local state parks. Our dog loved going up and down the stairs and the neighborhood hills, and would have loved to chase the deer we spotted in the neighborhood. Checking in and out was easy, and our hosts left a binder with tips, house rules, and suggestions for shopping, dining, and more. Eat at Kirk’s! We did…twice. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable older home.
This house was so clean-and the beds and couches were all quite comfortable. One perk of the home was the fact that they had charging areas all over the home to plug into an outlet or a usb to charge our devices. That was quite nice. Also, the bathrooms were very well stocked with soft towels and washcloths. The road to the driveway was steep and coming from the street gps had us take to the homes street, we had a sharp turn where our tailgate hitch did drag a a bit. We found it easier to come in from a different angle to the steep portion and then, no dragging! Also, I found it easiest with just one vehicle there, to pull into the driveway and do a multi point turn to turn around in the driveway. It was a unique, older, settled home that we enjoyed staying in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Virginia experience
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great. It could use a little polish but the view makes up for it. One of the mattresses was super firm which we didn’t like but the other 2 were fine. The house is at the top of the hill so you have some steep climbs to get to the house and in to the parking spots. The front porch overlooks the little town with wooded mountains all around. It’s a quiet little place amidst the town with a couple cute restaurants in the town below.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

agatha p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for hiking 🥾
Wonderful location and very close to parks. The house has own charm and has everything you need. Christine is excellent with communication and very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Porch/Best Weekend
I really loved this property and the porch was one of my favorite features. The view from the house is so beautiful and it wasn’t even time for the leaves to change yet. The mountains are just lovely. There was also a lot of little things in the house that made it more comfortable like coffee and filters. The home is older and has a really nice old style feel. It was clean and we had no issues. The house is on a big hill which I imagine would only be an issue in the winter. Our dog so enjoyed the area and the beautiful Sandstone Falls and Grandview State Park views. Really underrated area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Duane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
The house is lovely, the view is fabulous, the beds were a little firm but it was a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chasity T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Clean, updated house that is completely stocked with anything you may need. Has one of the best views of the town of Hinton. The host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Would definitely come back in the spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top of the Town
Beautiful historic home had everything needed for a pleasant stay, and is in close proximity to stores and attractions. The host was helpful with any questions. This area is West Virginia is breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022