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Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Consider a stay at Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas

Welcome to Westwood, a very private mountain getaway about a mile outside of Thomas, WV in the historic area of Coketon, WV. Perched a mile above the Blackwater Canyon, on two plus acres, it also borders the Western Pocahontas property, some 68,000 acres of Wild West Va. A very private location adds to the aesthetics all while being close to the Thomas town center. The 2 1/2 bedroom, 2 full bath house sleeps up to eight people and has a great deck overlooking the "Moors" as well as a front porch overlooking Snyder Run. Hiking, Biking, Cross country skiing are just a few of the activities available from one of the best locations in the area. The Blackwater Canyon Trail is at the bottom of the hill, go right to Douglas Falls and left 3/4 mile into Thomas. If you are a Mt. Top Hunting Club member, hunting ,fishing and ATV enthusiast have it all at your backdoor, with miles of trails right off the property.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

On day of departure: Departure time is 11:00 AM on departure day, please try to adhere to this as often we have guests coming in on same day.
No Sunday check in.
Guests need to follow the trash/garbage policy spelled out in the House Rules book.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Thomas, WV

What's nearby

  • Douglas Falls - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 20 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 21 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Wilderness Pub 'N' Parlor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse At Blackwater Falls - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stumptown Ales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪TipTop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Trails Inn Sports Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios and The White Room Art Gallery. Mountaintop Library and Thomas City Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Westwood-Very Private - Blackwater Canyon Trail- 1 mile from Thomas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great getaway

Lovely place with a spacious yard for our dogs to play/lounge after hiking the area. Enjoyed ourselves a lot!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Dream Vacation!

Wonderful place. The location is ideal. Walking distance to both the nice little town of Thomas one way down a river path and water falls the other direction. Easy drive to Blackwater Falls and everything else this hiker's paradise has to offer. Would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

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

Nice Place

Nice and quiet place to relax. Enjoyed our return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Private place to stay

This is a place to stay if you want to get away from the busy city life
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Tucker county retreat

Awesome time here. Lots to do nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus R.

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

WV thanksgiving

Wonderful place. Very clean, relaxing, charming place. Many things to do in the surrounding nature, with a lot of history. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRI P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We were in the area for a family event and stayed the weekend. Nice property away from it all. Enjoyed the much needed peace and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Great place!

We had a great stay at Rex's place. It was exactly as described and perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 small kids (4 and 2). Rex was super responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Loved our stay

We took a somewhat spontaneous trip to this house. We've rented in the area many times, but we really loved how comfortable the house was and the location. We took our pups and really, really appreciate the house being dog friendly. We will be back soon. This is our new pick for our trips to this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

Our family of six had a really nice time at the house. We skied one day and sit by the fire and played board games the other. Great kitchen also! We are going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Nice (warm) winter stay

The house was pleasant to stay in. We had a nice fire. The kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed visiting waterfalls and skiing at Timberline. It was a really good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

What they said

All the positive things in all the reviews about the house, location, and area- all true. Excellent getaway spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anne O.

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

Great time in Thomas WV

It was secluded and well appointed. Not fancy, but comfortable and relaxing location. Centrally located to the Memorial weekend Art festival, town of Thomas, Blackwater Falls and town of Davis. If you enjoy the peace and quiet of WV, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cara J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend hiking and relaxing

Private, close to Blackwater Falls, perfect hiking, several cute towns with great local food and shops - couldn’t experience some of the shops/attractions due to COVID but still very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Westwood beauty

Great property with access to all there is to see. Very private and has all the comforts of a home. Slice of heaven surrounded by national forest. Many thanks to the host for the opportunity to stay at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Say

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P., Manassas

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

Quick Family getaway

Host was very responsive to all inquiries/very communicative. Great area with lots of paths, activities, and restaurants. Property as described. Upstairs was a little hot, but otherwise Family had a great time. Property as described and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Tim o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Negative: No A/C. and broken ceiling fan in the bedroom.Dead rat and rat droppings in the kitchen area. Every untencil and dish that was used had to be prewashed. No hot tub or jetted tub, although they are listed in the accommodations.Main bathroom showerhead broke the first night, and we had to buy a new one. Smoke detector was laying on the bedroom nightstand and not usable.Positive: location to the town and waterfalls was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

The property is close to major attractions but away from town. It's the last house on a dead-end street with only one other home. Note: the neighbors have two off-leash labs that came to the property daily. Be mindful if your dog is also off-leash. I was not concerned they would bite or attack, but they barked a lot when out. It was quiet (when neighbor dogs weren't out) and secluded. The place was nicer than the pictures. The kitchen was stocked (just bring cooking oil or butter). I would stay here again if I were visiting. Bring tissues and soap/toiletries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

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

Lovely Stay

We stayed here for 2 nights and had a lovely stay. Rex was a pleasure to work with. We enjoyed playing games and CDs. We ate at the Mountain State Brewing Company and the Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls. Would recommend both. We were in the area to do the sled run but would have been content to relax at the house all weekend with the winter storm. It was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa D.

Liked: Check-in, location

Good location but house needs some TLC

Very close to trails and we enjoyed adventures right out the front door. House is large and easily accommodated our family of 3 adults. House needs a good cleaning and updating, especially the kitchen. Some of the pots, cookie sheets and glasses were dirty/greasy and the overall place needs some TLC . Bathrooms were clean but had a lot of wear and tear. Lovely views from upstairs windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Girls Trip!

Five of us ladies who have been friends for over 30 years visited Westwood 2/23-2/26 2024. We had a fantastic time! The house was great for our size group and was full of amenities. The kitchen was completely stocked with dishes and cookware along with other items like spices/salt/pepper and things of that nature. The beds were comfy and the wifi worked great. Checking in and out was a breeze and the few questions we had prior to the trip, Rex answered almost instantly. The home was absolutely spotless from top to bottom as well. The only thing that could make it better is a hot tub on the back deck ;). The location is close to everything yet very private and quiet. We had a marvelous time and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah S., Cottageville, West Virginia

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

Great Getaway

We had a great time at the house! Absolutely loved the wood fireplace and location. The only drawback was the internet was not adequate to do anything on my laptop and barely on my phone. AT&T also barely has service, we had enough in certain areas in the house to get calls out but that was about it. Other than that the house was clean and super comfortable. Love the large yard that we could play with our dog in. The neighbor does have dogs but he made an effort to keep them on his property. All in all, I would definitely go back. The owner was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Life at Westwood

Got to spend a whole month at this big, comfy house. The owners have linens (plenty) and decor that make it homey and pleasant, and they've thought of just about everything you could need for the kitchen. The location is great--feels remote, yet so close to the sweet town of Thomas. There's easy and interesting walking almost right out the door, along the Blackwater Canyon rail trail. Rex is communicative and responsive, without being intrusive. In winter you'll need 4WD for the short, steep hill near the house; the road is sometimes plowed days after it snows. There are a few very minor repairs the owner is taking care of, and the old, rumbly furnace is slated for replacement. Definitely worth it to stay here!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Lovely Time

We had a great time staying here for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025