If you need a break from technology and the world, book a few nights at this comfortable cabin. Nestled in the mountains of WV 35 minutes from either The Homestead or The Greenbrier resorts and 45 minutes from the slopes of Snowshoe Mountain, Space to Breathe is the perfect base for exploring all that Pocahontas County, West Virginia - Nature's Mountain Playground, has to offer. Whether you are looking for an active vacation or a place to just sit and unwind, you're invited to come stay for a bit.
Important things to know:
The cabin is located just off a main paved highway but it is still in a remote/rural area. The access to the cabin is by a gated gravel driveway (cattle gate on a wheel that you will need to open). The driveway is approximately one fifth mile long and is up an incline. It is washing in some places and has some softer piles of gravel. If it has rained or snowed, there will be mud and puddles. I drive a Mazda Miata and a Ford F350 with 4-wheel drive. The Miata has no issues with the driveway unless there is snow. If there is snow in the forecast, I strongly recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle or that you are prepared to park at the bottom of the drive and walk to the cabin. You can view the driveway by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
There is NO cell phone service at the cabin or within 25-30 minutes of the cabin. If you have cell service over WIFI enabled, you will be able to make and receive calls through the internet over the cabin's WIFI connection. There is no cable TV - only streaming over WIFI.
Cabin is not baby, toddler, or young child friendly. Supplemental heat is by a freestanding woodstove that gets very hot. Detailed instructions for using the woodstove are posted on the refrigerator.
There are two bedrooms each with a king size bed (VRBO erroneously shows both king beds in a single bedroom). One bedroom and bathroom located across the hall are downstairs. This bedroom has a portable air conditioner unit, ceiling fan, and table top fan. The second bedroom and ensuite bathroom are upstairs. There is no A/C in the upstairs bedroom but there is a ceiling fan and a table top fan. I usually sleep in this bedroom with the balcony door open during the summer. There are two pull-out sleeper twin beds in the downstairs living room, or if you prefer, a queen sized air mattress. Maximum occupancy is 6. There is a portable air conditioner and ceiling fan in the living room.
Due to the configuration of the cabin, there is no dining table inside. There is bar seating for 4 and TV trays for 4. There is a dining table that seats 6 on the front porch when the weather is nice.
There are no grocery stores, restaurants, or gas stations nearby. Nearest amenities are Warm Springs, VA (25 minutes), White Sulphur Springs, WV (35 minutes), or Marlinton, WV (25 minutes). I provide coffee, tea, and light snacks at the cabin, but please plan to eat before you arrive and/or bring groceries with you especially if you are arriving late. Rental sites may list suggestions in the Explore the Area section of their website, but those suggestions are not supplied or vetted by me. Please confirm all operating hours by contacting any listed businesses directly.
If the cabin has been unoccupied for a stretch, you may need to turn on the main water, the stove, and and the hot water heater. Detailed instructions are posted on the refrigerator.
There is a whole house generator that will kick on automatically in case of a power outage.
As noted, this property is in a remote, rural setting. There is wildlife. The trail cams (two - see below for placement) have captured turkeys, grouse, deer (lots of deer), coyotes, and bears. I have also seen snakes, squirrels, mice (thankfully not in the cabin), rabbits, etc. In cooler weather, ladybugs/beetles will migrate into the cabin. Every effort is made to control them using non-chemical interventions. I spend about a third of my time at the property with my two small dogs, and I do not wish to introduce pesticides into our living space. I have robot vacuums which run multiple times per week, and I am usually at the cabin at least once every two weeks to make sure that everything is tidy and in good order. However, please be aware that you might arrive and find a few dead ladybugs/beetles. This comes with living in this part of West Virginia.
There are two trail cams located on the property. One is facing north (toward the cabin - but not triggered by motion at the cabin) just before the curve to right on the driveway. This is at a major wildlife crossing and where I have captured most of the critters listed above on camera). The second is facing south (down the driveway) heading down the first incline into the curve. Your vehicles will trigger both cameras as will walking up or down the driveway. Neither camera will trigger by movement at the cabin and there are no cameras inside the cabin.
If you have further questions about the property, please reach out directly to me. I'll be happy to provide any information that I can.