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Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you!

Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you!

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Winter sunset above the back yard and frozen pond!
The gas fire table on the back deck is a guest favorite!
Enjoy taking the Jon boat on the pond like our guest and his pup, Jones!
Come and experience peace and quiet and views that will amaze!
The electric fireplace provides warmth and a cozy feeling!

Overview of Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Map
Springfield, WV
  • Popular LocationPotomac Eagle Scenic Railroad9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPublic River Access13 min drive
  • AirportCumberland, MD (CBE-Greater Cumberland Regional)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationDowntown Cumberland Historic District31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Kids Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Native American

1 Queen Bed

Oh LaLa

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Run away to the mountains of WV! Peaceful country home is waiting for you!

“Endless starlight, gorgeous views and tranquil privacy" is what our first guests said! Otters Way is a gem! Come and be enchanted by the sights and sounds of nature. Wake to the birds singing and deer wandering through the yard. At night enjoy a campfire or the deck firetable while watching the stars in all of their brilliance! Inside, cozy up to the electric fireplace and watch a movie or play a game. Only 10 minutes from the Potomac Eagle train. This beautiful 4 bed 2 bath home sits on 4 acres and features a private ( non navigable to river) inlet pond of the South Branch. The pond is home to river otters, beavers, blue heron, turtles, deer, and many fish! Take the boat on the inlet and listen to the birds and watch the turtles! look for the otters swimming! Hikers should visit White Horse Mtn. Historical Romney and Cumberland Md are nearby also. Otters Way is where memories are made.

The space
Otters Way is a 4 bedroom vacation rental property in Hampshire County WV(it lies between Cumberland. Md and Winchester, VA. It has 3 queen beds, kids room with 2 twin over full bunk beds, a full bed, (the bedrooms are xtra large) a couch sectional and 2 self inflatable queen double air mattresses, 2 baths with tub and shower (1 downstairs 1 upstairs), fully-equipped 16x22 kitchen/dining with dishwasher, seating for 10, 8 ft island and an 8 ft window with french doors that go onto the deck, laundry facilities, 2 furnished decks 1 with gas grill, 55” SMART TV in living room and 32” SMART TV’s in each bedroom, 3 DVD players (feel free to move them around) and wireless internet (be aware that rural internet can be a little slow). We also have a washer and dryer, ceiling fans in each room, heat pump that provides both AC and heat. We stock coffee, tea, assorted condiments and spices for you to use along with toilet paper and paper towels. We also stock some food in case you forgot something, get there late or just decide you want spaghetti sauce or green beans! Lol
The town of Springfield (1.5 miles) has a small market with Deli, frozen food, some fresh meat and beer, a convenience store with gas, pizza, sandwiches and deli, a little restaurant and a Dollar General store.
You can find restaurants in all directions, Romney is 8 miles, Cumberland, Md is a little less than 20 miles.
There are many places to visit while staying at Otters Way, including; Historic Romney and the The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, Cumberland, Md and the C&O Canal, Deep Creek Lake, Capon Bridge and Fort Edwards Visitor Center, Seneca Rocks, Smoke Hole Caverns, Dolly Sods, Blackwater Falls, Cacapon State Park, Lost River State Park and more.
Prices quoted include WV Sales tax and Hampshire County Lodging Tax. 25% deposit requested to hold reservations. Deposit will be applied to a future date in event of cancellation.
Cell phone service can be sketchy, so there is a land line in the house.
Otters Way is not officially handicapped accessible but the entrance has a ramp and the master bedroom is wheelchair accessible.
Otters Way welcomes well behaved, house trained dogs with owners express consent and a $50 pet fee for 1st dog and $25 for second. Pet fee must be paid before arrival day to access door code. Otters Way is a place to make memories!

Property manager

CYNTHIA D POWNALL-CORBIN
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be watched around the water!!!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events are allowed with permission from the owner.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs. No more than 2 with pet fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke on the decks, please use the ashtray
Please, clean up all toys, books and games, make sure all remotes are placed into rooms, take out all trash, dirty dishes in dishwasher. Run. Thanks!
If you bring more people than you have booked for it will result in a $300 non compliance fee plus the extra guest charge. BE HONEST!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Springfield

Located in Springfield, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad and C&O Canal National Historic Park Visitor's Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allegany County Fairgrounds and Potomac Highland Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Springfield, WV

What's nearby

  • Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad - 9 min drive
  • Public River Access - 13 min drive
  • Downtown Cumberland Historic District - 31 min drive
  • Western Maryland Railroad Station - 31 min drive
  • Cacapon Resort State Park - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Cumberland Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fox's Pizza - 11 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 11 min drive
  • M&M Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Domino's 1349 - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We enjoyed an extended stay at Otter’s Way in early spring. As others have said, this property is exceptional. The grounds with the ponds are a natural paradise, so much fun to watch and hear the many birds, otters, frogs (and even local cows down the way). The house is comfortable and welcoming with great views and spacious indoor/outdoor spaces. If you leave the curtains open at night, the downstairs bedroom provides a magical view of the stars. The location is a great stepping off point for area attractions. We enjoyed many outings in the area, but also time just spent in our own little valley. Again as others have noted, the house is extremely well stocked, everything you need and more. As seniors, we appreciated the ramp into the house for easy loading/unloading and ongoing access. There is also a grab bar in the downstair (but not up) bathroom. The only caveat we would add, is that the property can be difficult to find, the lane is unmarked and we could not get cell service for our gps when we arrived. Be sure you’re clear on the location and perhaps download a detail map before arrival. Overall, we had a wonderful stay, an easy 5 stars, (my dog gives it a 5 star rating as well)!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at Otter's Way
We hosted our family Christmas gathering here. The pictures do not do the property justice. It is simply lovely. My only recommendation would be a sign in front of the prroperty to make it a little easier to recognize the property. While we did not have any problems finding the property, some of our guests did. However, we were very pleased with our stay. We are definitely considering staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Retreat
We have never stayed at a better furnished property when we have used VRBO. There were so many nice extras and the house was clean and beautiful. We all had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Place
Everything was great and fun to be in this area of the state. Fun place to be with family for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polar Express Weekend
Our family enjoyed our stay. The house everything you would need. Plus! Our grandchildren loved the toys and the bunk room. We did the Christmas train ride which is only 10 minutes away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by CYNTHIA D POWNALL-CORBIN

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I purchased this home in 2006 to flip. Little did I know that there was an inlet of the river. We had someone do some clearing of the weeds and there was this amazing body of water, holding magic and serenity and a beauty all its own! Once we found that, I fell in love!! With the house and property and the area!! I knew this had to be "home"! My children and grandchildren and friends spent many days and nights fishing, barbequing and enjoying precious time together. When I remarried in 2011, I moved in with my husband and my youngest daughter and her son moved into Otters Way and made it their home for many years. She met her fiancé in mid 2018 and she moved to Capon Bridge as he owns the Imagimarium Tattoo Shop there. And so in late 2018 the renovation began (new roof, new HVAC, paint, furniture, etc. ). I completed the renovation in August 2019. I am so happy to be able to share this wonderful land and house with all of you! Making Memories! That is what Otters Way is all about. Making memories with family and friends. Come and experience all that Otters Way and WV have to offer!!

Why they chose this property

Otters Way is truly unique! The property features a inlet of the South Branch of the Potomac river that you can take the boat on (yes there is a boat, life jackets and paddles), fish and enjoy the abundant wildlife! (The water is NOT navigable to the river) There are otters, beavers, turtles, heron, deer, rabbits, and many, many fish!! Want to have a small family reunion someplace where people can spread out and enjoy, this is the place!! Beautiful home and land with extra large rooms (living room is 16 x 32, kitchen is 16 x 22, back deck is 16 x 16) and a private place to fish and boat! Welcome to Otters Way and WV!!

What makes this property unique

Private Water with boating and fishing
campfire pit in yard
gas fire table on deck
electric fireplace in Great room
large airy rooms
Large windows with a killer view
ability to host a large gathering with owner permission
dishwasher
laundry room

Languages:

English

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