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50 mile views into NR Gorge, recently renovated, 6000 sq ft

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Terrace/patio
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 186500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Hill, WV
  • Plateau Medical Center
    17 min walk
  • White Oak Rail Trail
    19 min walk
  • Ace Adventure Resort
    7 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    31 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Oak Hill

With a stay at this vacation home in Oak Hill, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New River Gorge Bridge and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. .This vacation home is 32.3 mi (51.9 km) from Winterplace Ski Resort and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Plateau Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Plateau Medical Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • White Oak Rail Trail - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ace Adventure Resort - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Thurmond Station - 19 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Bandido Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tudor's Biscuit World - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - ‬10 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.

50 mile views into NR Gorge, recently renovated, 6000 sq ft

This is the destination for Family Reunions in Southern WV! The Amherst Retreat was designed by architect E.T. Bogges in the mid 1960's as a residence for Mr and Mrs. J. S. Lewis. The home was built on the cliffs overlooking the New River Gorge at Arbuckle Creek. The home is currently wrapping up a complete renovation from top to bottom. We have installed new roof, HVAC, electrical, drywall, floors, lighting, appliances, furniture, and thousands of hours of elbow grease to restore the home to its original glory. The mansion was built using nothing but the finest materials from around the globe. The siding is redwood and stone. The doors are mahogany. The cabins are wormy chestnut. The house has marble fireplaces, countertops and showers. Expensive doorknobs and bathroom brass fixtures are throughout the house.

We are accepting reservations for the summer of 2019 starting in May and will be updating the photos weekly as furnishing arrive and the finishing projects and touches are complete.

The home is perfect for large family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, or a multi family vacation getaway.

The kitchen is over 1,000 square feet and is lined with the original Wormy Chestnut cabinets, large food prep island, handmade French fixtures, Italian marble counter tops, and updated with all new Samsung appliances and a a custom concrete deep sink. There is a table that seats eight opposite the cooking area along the glass wall with one of many beautiful views of the gorge.There is also a dining room with a table and chairs that accommodate ten. There is a second chefs kitchen and pantry with an extra set of stainless steel appliances for catering or large groups. The kitchen area alone is an amazing place to congregate and visit with friends and family.

The Main Dinning and Living Rooms are a combined 1,300 square feet with multiple exits to the front patio garden or the 1,400 square foot back deck. These grand rooms have been renovated with new hardwood floors and furniture that will seat a small army. We were able to refinish the elaborate trim, the piano key crown molding, the Italian Marble Mantle , and an original silk oriental mural.

The upper level is linked my brightly lit tile hallways guiding guests to four bedrooms. Three bed rooms share one and one half baths and will accommodate many different sleeping arrangements with each room having their own pull out couch. The Master bedroom is fit for a king or a mid size family. The ensuite bath has a cedar sauna, walk in closet, his and hers marble vanities, and a sunken marble tub that is large enough for an entire family as well. All the fixtures and faucets in the upper level baths and outfitted with mid century Phylrich brass details that have been refinished by a local jeweler.

The lower level is accessed by a spiral stairway of the kitchen and has multiple entry points from the south side of the property. There are two bedrooms with a private bath and a kids bunk room with plenty of freestyle bedding arrangements.

**Adventures and Activities**

- World-class whitewater rafting and kayaking available on the Gauley River (Ranked as one of the top 10 whitewater rivers in the world)

- Family rafting and float-trips on the New River

- Renowned rock climbing opportunities throughout the New River Gorge.

- Nearly 10 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails accessible from the front door

- 13 miles of IMBA-built single track at the Arrowhead stacked-loop trail system (within a 10 minute drive)

- Aerial adventures, a high-speed zipline and an amazing canopy tour system is only 1 mile away

- Nearby fly fishing (and guided float trips) for trout and Smallmouth Bass
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a spa tub. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Paul Buechler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Piano
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Unit size: 6,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

1960's Mansion Overlooking New River Gorge Newly Renovated House
1960's Mansion Overlooking New River Gorge Newly Renovated
1960's Mansion Overlooking New River Gorge Newly Renovated

50 mile views into NR Gorge, recently renovated, 6000 sq ft Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Patty T., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Had a great time, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views. Unique home.
4 families stayed. Great location for all of
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicki R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Last minute booking - death in family and needed a space for large family
The listing shows large, clean bedrooms and bathrooms. When our family arrived at the property it had not been cleaned from the previous group staying. We were staying at this house because there was a death in the family and wanted to be together and not at a hotel. Our group organized and everyone stepped up buying cleaning supplies, changing beds and washing dishes. We contacted the owner and they took hours to reply. We did end up getting one of the three nights stay refunded but it did not help with the emotional stress we had already on us. There were a number of things broken (including the spiral stairs) which could be a huge safety factor. The views were great, there were backup bedding supplies and large living room spaces for family to be together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan P., Clayton, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Pearce Family Vacation
Our family could not have been more pleased with the house and accommodations! We loved the open space and beautiful view! Paul, the owner was a gracious host and met all our needs. We would highly recommend this rental for family vacations. Definitely a little bit of heaven in West Va.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita W., Morrison, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Big family house
The location was excellent because we went to Ace Adventure several Times and it is only 15 minutes away. The house was big enough for our family of 13 to have their own bedrooms and a nice big kitchen. The grill nearest the kitchen door had to be lit with a lighter as the igniter didn’t work, and the front burners flamed big but the back burners didn’t work at all. There are no towel bars to hang hand towels in the bathrooms. Very few towel bars for bath towels. It really needs an exterminator for wasps, wolf spiders, ants, and mice. Found all of those animals there. Bathroom shower drains were extremely slow. Some door latches only closed when locked. Lots of maintenance issues, but overall it was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
WV
I was under the impression that the place was ok for my MS friend.IT WAS NOT! He was in a wheelchair and had a terrible time getting around the house. The tubs were all sunk and had no safety features to get in and out of them. Very unsuitable for a group 65 to 75 years old! We will not be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury
Gorgeous house, spacious, and luxurious. The kitchen is fabulous with plenty of space, more pots and pans than you can use, and even bakeware. Beds are comfortable, and bedrooms are spacious. The water in the showers is hard to adjust and comes out to hard, and the drains are slow, but it all works, and the house is so cool and unusual, we didn't mind too much. The views from the hot tub are fabulous, and the hot tub was clean and hot. It's a great space for a large group--even of unrelated adults because there are enough hang-out areas and privacy, as well as central gathering rooms. The host is very responsive. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house is clean and well maintained. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook during our stay. We’ve been coming here for three years. We like the hot tub, the views, the layout of the house and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location if you are rafting with Ace
Fantastic mid-century modern house with 7 bedrooms, a fantastic kitchen, and a great view out back. There are two grills and a hot tub on the outside deck that the owner had ready to go on arrival. We picked this house because we had a group of 13 guys rafting the Gauley with Ace Rafting, which is only 10 minutes away. It is plenty big, with tons of parking and room to spread out. The only minor dings are the wifi is slow/spotty on the south end of the house and I personally don't recommend the pullout couches as beds if you are over the age of 13 (totally my own fault/miscalculation, not the owners). Also, the ice/water is not hooked up to the upstairs refrigerator, but there is a great ice-maker downstairs in the game room and the tap water is fine. The owner gave fantastic directions and some great tips on where to go out to eat. As a heads up, the cell signal in the area is hit and miss, but a lot better than I thought. Recommend downloading an area google map on your app as a backup
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice we rented it twice!
My husband and I brought his parents, siblings, and their families to this house last Summer. We loved it so much that we rented the same place again this year for my side of our family. Personally, I want to re-create that laundry room in my house! It contains a second refrigerator, built-in drying racks, extra sink, and floor to ceiling cabinets. Yes, please! The variety of rooms allowed everyone to have their own spaces and still spend time all together when we desired. The rooms are beautiful and the views are breathtaking! Yes, there are some minor issues like any home but just relax and enjoy the views! Both sides of our family appreciated the nugget ice maker in the basement! Although we didn’t use it, we appreciated that a baby gate is provided to keep little ones off the circular stairs. The beautiful Fiesta tableware made in West Virginia is another nice touch! Our only regret is that we didn’t bring binoculars to fully take advantage of the views of the gorge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Staci N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
The house was perfect for a big group. It’s a really unique, historical property. Gorgeous views, plenty of cooking and serving dishes, multiple refrigerators and dishwashers. Housekeeping was quick to deliver additional things we needed. Maintenance fixed a few things for us while we were there and he was very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms have original fixtures which are nice historically but don’t work perfectly like modern fixtures. The master shower doesn’t drain well, but that’s probably tough to prevent with old pipes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but unusual house
The home was definitely located beautifully to over look the New River Gorge. Convenient to do hiking and white water rafting. Large kitchen and the 7 bedrooms were all used. There were architectural aspects which were interesting and somewhat unsafe. A literal sunken tub with no railing, circular staircase which has very widely spaced vertical posts, dining room chairs which we did not trust and a bathroom sink which had only hot water… The large kitchen was very well stocked! The laundry room had an ample supply of extra linens. With daily hikes and using the hot tub, we appreciated having a washer and dryer. Overall it was a good place for us to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
Great house to get a large family together. Outside needs repairs (roof paper on areas front of house but shingles not up). Inside very well appointed but faucets and knobs very old and loose.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W., Matthews

Liked: Cleanliness
Fascinating architecture with a beautiful view!
This house is perched on the side of the mountain with beautiful views from the back deck. Spacious house with accommodations for the entire family. Large kitchen and two long tables for eating. Great location for a family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations for Xmas celebration
We all got to stay together with plenty of room. The New River Gorge site-seeing was close by and spent a few hours there doing the auto tour. Lots of hiking to do if you are able. Beautiful place and scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House.
Minor inconveniences but nothing to ruin our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for Ace Adventures
Group of ladies stayed here to run the 100 mile rim to river ultra endurance race. It was the perfect location and perfect house for all of us to spread out and have our own separate space while still having group space. Property manager extremely accommodating. Beds comfortable, toilets flushed, some drainage issues with showers…but expected with age of house. Beautiful location. Will book again if in the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nicole W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So Many Things Wrong
When we first arrived we realized the sauna and wine fridge were not working. I messaged Paul immediately and he told me the sauna had not been functioning for a while even though it was listed in the description. He told me someone would come the next day to fix the wine fridge. No one came. The next day there was a large leak pouring from the hallway ceiling and the downstairs toilet was leaking excessively. The following day someone finally came out to look at everything and said they should have shut this place down a while ago because of all the repairs needed. NOTHING was fixed or done during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay H., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house is the perfect size for our family when we come down to WV. The kitchen is large, the beds are comfortable, there’s plenty of living room space and the views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sheryl C.

Beautiful views, but tired accommodations
The location and the views were great. We had plenty of room to spread out and the weather cooperated for the most part. The house had some issues and we did call a maintenance man to fix a broken bed, repair some broken chairs (3), fix the icemaker, repair the grill, and look at the roof leaks. While the video wowed us, it was apparent that the house was not well maintained. We had toilets that did flush, showers that were very slow to drain, pooling of water on the roof deck and the toaster that didn't work. It is sad that such a well situated property with nice features is not better maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House with a beautiful View
11 guys on a weekend rafting trip were very comfortable in this house. It is huge and well stocked. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jess J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique charming and spacious
My family and I were captivated by this gorgeous home. The house was equipped with several items most rentals don’t provide which was super convenient. Wish we knew more about the history of the estate! It was fascinating to see the blend of eras across the property. Bet you won’t find a better view to boot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
family get together
Property was adequately equipped with everything we needed, host provider extras which was a pleasant surprise, easy check in and out. The location was superb always available when in need, we had an absolute blast and I would definitely recommend, we'll be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

DENICE G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for large families.
Lots of room for family to spread out. Huge kitchen was great for family meals. View from deck was amazing. Enough room to do yoga on the deck in the morning. Exterior needs work. Driveway needs to be fixed. Bedrooms need blinds on windows. Bathroom showers would be difficult for older persons and need grab bars. Need more outdoor chairs and on all decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to relax and hangout
Super cool place, with interesting architecture. Where it is located is also neat. 5/5 for me!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022