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

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Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Thomas, WV
  • Place, Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Douglas Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Buxton & Landstreet Gallery and Studios - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thomas City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The White Room Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mountaintop Library - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Douglas Falls - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Wilderness Pub 'N' Parlor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stumptown Ales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse At Blackwater Falls - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tie One On - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Elender’s - ‬20 min walk

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hannah T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Host never sent me the check-in code for the house. I sent a message in the chat and never heard back. I had to call the Host for the code. When I walked into the house, it was still dirty from the previous guest staying. I called the Host and let them know. Host said he would give me a refund for the house, not being cleaned and said we didn’t have to stay there. I told him we were from out of state, didn’t know the area and had a dog and would just stay. I never heard from the host again after that. The property of the house was really beautiful and we enjoyed that part of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felisha O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay here.The house is much larger than it seems. We loved the cozy fireplace and the sight of deer outside our window every morning. The proximity to Canaan Valley was a great advantage. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very warm and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great home! We stayed for a week. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow when we arrived. The road was plowed, covered with a dusting, but had no issue getting to the house. The owners were very accommodating and very helpful. The house is fully stocked and furnished (dishes, pots, pans, towels, silverware, blankets, pillows, etc.) The property was amazing! Very serene and peaceful. You could hear the creek nearby. We ventured all over the property. Very close to Blackwater Falls state park - where we spent most of our time. Thank you for being so accommodating and providing a very peaceful vacation!
The home from the road
Roadway/Driveway - park close to the steps in the winter so that the plow driver can turn around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness and homey
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second stay here. Great place and great location. If you like to cook, and we do, the kitchen is pretty well stocked. The house is very dog friendly. The fireplace is wonderful. We will definitely return. Tip- get firewood from Shop and Save (larger, dry pieces) versus end of the road stand (very small pieces that are wet and moldy).
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a perfect place! Cant wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was maintained beautifully. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Very clean and orderly house. House flies kept appearing, however. Lots of books and games to entertain you. Fully equipped kitchen is a plus. Easy access to Thomas and Davis by car, or Thomas by foot path.The furnace fan motor was so loud the floor vibrated. Eventually noise disappeared. Internet router lost connectivity daily. I texted owner; no reply. Router looks old. Hauling out trash at end of stay was not inconvenient but would have appreciated a heads up beforehand-maybe I missed those instructions. The dumpster at the transfer station at end of street was overflowing with trash bags; the parking lot was dirty, dusty, and dry. This calls out for an alternative method.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and cozy. Autumn colors surrounded the property. The house was well equiped and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brooks h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place. Perfect for exploring area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Time

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

6/10 Okay

Tim o.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Thomas D., Aiken, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

House was clean and comfortable. E-biking the Blackwater Canyon Trail to Hendricks and back was wonderful, the trail is feet from the house. Nearby Douglas Falls is great. Blackwater Falls State Park is just a few miles away. So many other outdoor activities nearby. We picked this destination because my wife began researching her genealogy a few years ago and found that her mother’s family was deeply embedded in the history of Tucker County. She found a story at the library about an ancestor of hers who was lost for five days crossing Backbone Mountain from Sugar Lands to Thomas. This is the national forest area that is adjacent to Westwood (you can see the wind turbines on backbone mountain from the house). If we return, we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, well-equipped and comfortable home

Dana and I very much enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return if it is still available.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Trip

Same as first. Great location at end of street with awesome country views. We will most definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Mae P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This space was the absolute perfect place for our family to get away to and unwind. The location is peaceful and easy to find - and so conveniently located to the shops in Thomas. Having a space that also thoughtfully considers what’s necessary to be “dog friendly” was another huge perk.We absolutely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guest

Awesome location. Close to town. Yet a nice country view. Place was very clean and on par with what we expected. The only issue is the steps and deck weren't shoveled. Other than that I would highly recommend staying here. A wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

If you're looking for a very cozy and clean place to stay this is it. Very comfortable for six people and the location was amazing. Very much enjoyed our stay and looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter vacation

Property was just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware!!! Impassable road in snowy conditions

#1 - Nowhere in property description did owner mention the virtual inaccessibility of this property in wintry conditions. Four wheel drive vehicle is the only way to reach the house given the steep winding road. As a result, most of our single free day in the area involved finding a tow truck to wench out of deep snow one of our vehicles. Owner’s negligence further manifested in treacherous snow covered stairs leading to property. At least, they had a flimsy plastic snow shovel available which was used to clear the compacted snow and ice while we awaited the tow truck. (Would have preferred hiking in nearby state parks, but oh well.) #2 - Despite their obligatory $100 cleaning fee, this house was the dirtiest property experienced across decades of renting through VRBO: moldy showers, dust covered heating vents, dust clinging to walls, filthy oven, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024