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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sandstone, WV
  • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    20 min walk
  • New River Citgo and The American Càfe and Deli
    1 min walk
  • Hinton Station
    15 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    18 min drive

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Pet friendly
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (51)
The price is $112
per night
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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About the neighborhood

Sandstone

With a stay at this vacation home in Sandstone, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and New River. .This vacation home is 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from Winterplace Ski Resort and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Sandstone Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - 20 min walk
  • Sandstone Visitor Center - 20 min walk
  • Bluestone Lake - 21 min drive
  • Sandstone Falls - 33 min drive
  • Winterplace Ski Resort - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Hinton Station - 15 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carol's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪New River Citgo and The American Càfe and Deli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Cafe - ‬15 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.

Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River

The Big House is located in the New River Gorge National Park, the newest national park. There is access to Sandstone Landing's patio alongside the New River. It is a fully furnished home with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a beautiful view of the river. It is a great starting point for exploring all the beautiful sites and attractions that southern West Virginia and the New River Gorge have to offer.
To get to the home, you will go across railroad tracks, we are near the railroad tracks. It is in a small, friendly neighborhood. You can walk to Sandstone General Store and Eatery to get any necessities you may have forgotten for your trip or get a meal.
If you plan to fish, there is also a bait and tackle store. Be sure to have a WV fishing license to be able to fish, though. The sandstone boat launch is within walking distance of the house.
An extra that we provide our guests is access to the Sandstone Landings patio on the river, this is a shared space with our Sandstone Landings guests. It is just a short walk from the home. The upper level of the patio is equipped with a dining table and chairs. Lower level of patio has outdoor furniture to enjoy the river view or to sit in while you fish in the New River.
Please remember to add your pets to your booking if you will be bringing your furry friends with you. ($50 pet fee)Thank you :)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Darlene Boyd and Crystal Richmond

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $50 per fee

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
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

Charismatic 4-bedroom home on the New River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Our stay was everything we could have hoped for. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. Plenty of space to run around! The close proximity to the convenience store was perfect for quick snacks or whatever we needed. The owners of the property are incredibly sweet, and even had freshly baked cookies waiting for us upon arrival. They were very responsive and attentive to detail. The train was cool to watch pass by. We went to the national park and learned about the history of the area and the importance of the trains for the area, so we appreciated it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Everything was great. Host was very responsive and provided lots of extras. As everyone notes, you are close to the trains. I recommend staying here. We will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at The Big House and want to return
The house is spacious. Four bedrooms were perfect for our stay. Everything was nice and clean . We enjoyed sitting on the porches and down at the Landing on the river. The colors and weather were perfect. Parking was easy along with check in and check out. The special touches made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed watching all the Trains as well . There was a lot to see and do . Would love to stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful place!
Very nice place very clean. very quit except the train but after a day you dont pay no attention to it.we loved it will go back. my 2 year old didnt wont to leave he loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Fishing Trip
We stayed at The Big House for a weekend float on the New River. The house was great and came as advertised. Excellent proximity to the house river. Convenience store right next door was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had a very nice stay. Huge house with four bedrooms. One of them and the lanai have a view of the river. There us also a gazebo next to the river. The place is extremely clean and very well stocked. A little grocery store/gas station close by. Also a Walmart about 20 min away. It was a great base to conduct field trips to see waterfalls, a coal mine exhibit, go for rafting and taking hikes in the beautiful mountain forests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Location and home
With 4 queen beds, this was an ideal place for our large family. The closeness of the river access was so nice. We enjoyed the beautiful mountain views making a campfire, the front porch swing, grilling out, going next door to the store for slushies and ice cream, meeting the neighbors who shared their garden veggies with us, and even Fourth of July fireworks on the river! The train was a nice touch, the kids loved being so close and being able to see the coal being hauled and even the Amtrak passenger trains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom and kids getaway to see New River NP
I love taking my kids (5+ fiancé) on adventures and we went to New River National Park to hike & explore. The house was terrific. So welcoming with the jar of homemade cookies! They had coffee, filters, and cream available! The house was very clean and well stocked and the towels were top quality. All of these things were great, but the best thing about this house was the upstairs bathroom. The renovated bathroom was both large and very accessible for my daughter who has a difficult time getting into regular bath tubs. We had forgotten our bath chair so I improvised by using one of the outdoor chairs in the shower for her to sit on, this worked very well for her. The only thing that the VRBO description didn’t relay is information about the train and how close the house is to the train track. For someone who has a lot of trouble sleeping this might be a deal breaker for them, but I don’t sleep through the night anyway. I would totally come back to this lovely home! (It would be nice to have some extra throw blankets)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great WV home
We loved this house, located on the river next to the general store. The owners are extremely welcoming. Each of my three kids had their own room, which they were thrilled about. The general store had fantastic breakfasts and desserts. The house is right down the road from one of the national park visitors centers. It is not the main visitors center but had very good interactive exhibits that my teens enjoyed. If you are a light sleeper, I recommend packing ear plugs. I couple times a night a train comes through; however, it was for short durations. It is well worth the brief interruptions for the view on the dock. We spent our evenings reading by the river looking at the mountains. This is a unique and special place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing getaway!
A few best friends from high school looked for somewhere in the center of where we all live and picked this home for our getaway. We were a little disappointed with the weather - but absolutely no disappointment with the rental. Walked into a clean and clean smelling house that was more than what was expected. From the cozy living room to the stocked kitchen to the roomy bedrooms, we truly enjoyed our stay. The wind kept us from sitting outside but loved the swing on the porch and the area down on the river to sit. There are trains that you contend with, but it really was kind of cool to watch the coal being moved along and counting the length of them. They did not wake me up at all. Thank you for allowing us to share in your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Big House Sandstone WV
Spacious and comfortable home on the New River close to many natural attractions and snow sports. Our dog loved the fenced-in yard. There is a train that comes through fairly regularly and it is close and loud when it does. Thankfully, it is usually a short train that comes and goes quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
I am a demanding customer and was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful experience we had at the Big House. This is a 1920s home with character, close to the river, big/loud trains passing regularly, spacious and laid out in a way this good for gathering. We held an adult sibling retreat for 4 here and our experience was outstanding! Owners added special touches to prep the home and accomodate us, which made it extra special. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leaette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
we made sure we visited west virginia during fall colors. The house was clean, actually appliances looked brand new. The host must have read our mind since they provided our favorite coffee, cream and sweetener. These jewels had also baked some wonderful cookies. Just ask my husband he almost ate all. The bathroom upstairs was beautiful, with a huge shower. Sure would reccommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayla M., Nevada City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room, good location & very clean
We went for bridge day and to see the falls. Lots of room in this house ….great for a large group. Convenient store next door for food items & meals. Be aware a train goes thru several timesduring the day & night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverview
This rental was very nice and well kept. The check in and out process was simple and easy. It is very spacious with plenty of room for several people and has general amenities one is looking for. The only complaint is not with the house but with the location, you are less than 50 feet from train tracks which have trains go by regularly. Other than that the house was great and the location is nice otherwise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Big House
Beautiful house, beautiful people, beautiful mountains and river…great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be back. The home was absolutely beautiful and sitting at the Gazebo while my kids fished was a great time. The host responded very quickly to any questions I had and the cookies they made for us were great (we ate them all). The kids loved it and my Mother did not want to leave. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts!
We loved the attention to detail from the hosts, from personal messages to cookies and dog treats. They made us feel really welcome. The house worked out really well--lots of room and great outdoor areas. The only thing we struggled with was the noise of the trains from the railroad tracks that were right next to the house. We got more used to it after the first night, and we did use our earplugs when we slept! So that's one thing to prepare for. We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural beauty
We had a very enjoyable stay at “the big house”. Communication was excellent. It is truly very spacious and was super clean. The fenced in yard was a plus for the dogs and the deck/landing by the river is lovely with gorgeous views. Natural beauty abounds. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Big House
The Big House was a beautiful older home with big rooms and wonderful real wood floors. The dogs had so much fun in the fenced in yard. When we arrived, we found a jar full of homemade cookies for the humans and doggie treats for our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick C., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and prefect location
Our family of 5 adults and a toddler stayed at this home for a family reunion being held nearby and its perfect if you want to fish or go on a hike their are plenty of places in close distance and a dock you can walk to and fish off of! All the small details this place has to offer is well worth it. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray and Kim M., Prattville, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring the Hinton area with a dog
We loved it and will be back to stay again in the future ! We never felt more welcomed than here at "the big house". Exceptionally clean and comfortable and the large fenced yard was a bonus that our 1 yr old Golden Maebry enjoyed. The location was perfect as we explored the Hinton and Pipestem area. Yes, as mentioned on a previous review, you may be awakened by trains but you'll go quickly back to sleep and not even hear them your 2nd night. We enjoyed the historical aspect of " New Richmond", the breakfasts at the store and the New River views. Thank you again to the Boyd's and Richmonds for the hospitality and having your beautiful home available for traveling guests !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
Beautiful house with beautiful views! Was there for a quick weekend trip to go whitewater rafting and we hiked in the Sandstone Falls! The general store in the area is very convenient as well and they have good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F., Chesapeake Oh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great getaway for our anniversary and convenient location to visit multiple State Parks. The owners were very nice and accessible if needed. The house is very clean and spacious. There are trains that run right next to the property. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023