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

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Westwood and adjacent land
View of house and yard from the air
Exterior
Front of Westwood
View of side deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thomas, WV
  • Blackwater Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Blackwater Falls State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Hemlock/Office

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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
On-site 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Thomas, WV

What's nearby

  • Douglas Falls - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Blackwater Falls - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Blackwater Falls State Park - 18 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Canaan Valley Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Timberline Four Season Resort - 25 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stumptown Ales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse At Blackwater Falls - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪TipTop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverfront Woodfired Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sirianni’s Cafe - ‬8 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 161 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brooks h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet place. Perfect for exploring area
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

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

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

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

Heather Mae P.

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

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

Robert H.

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

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

Sarah J.

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth B.

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

Getaway

Very nice area to get away and scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

Thomas D.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Olsen G.

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

Lovely Mt. Home

Had a great time at Westwood.Liked seeing ll the deer in our front yard. Home was great for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Relaxing getway

We enjoyed our stay there if you want to get away from the busy life of the city this is the place for you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert H.

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

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

Danielle W.

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

Relaxing, secluded stay!

Great property with plenty of room. All the amenities we needed! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade E.

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

Winter vacation

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Layla G.

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

Secluded Getaway

Comfortable getaway in the mountains with everything you need :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

West Virginia Mountains

We went to enjoy fall color in WV. Westwood is a beautiful home. Saw lots of deer and there were many spots around the house to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. I would love to return to this wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it!

Beautiful property, great house. We’d definitely say here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny T.

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

Beautiful Property

The property was peaceful and beautiful. It was a great stay, close to lots of hiking and great food! The internet worked great for when we had to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rex Phares

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Michelle and Rex Phares live in Elkins, WV, about a 40 minute drive from Westwood. We've spent many weekends and holidays at Westwood as have many of our friends.

Why they chose this property

It's the location. Close to Thomas with all its artsy and antique shops and the Purple Fiddle. Yet Westwood is all about privacy. It's a great place to explore the Cannan Valley and Thomas/Davis area. There's a lot to do here, world class mountain biking, x-country skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, bird watching. The Blackwater Canyon rails to trail is at the bottom of our driveway. There is the Mountain State Brewing Company, Sirrianis Pizza, Hellbenders Burritos and Stumptown Ales all with a 3 mile drive. If your visiting between March and November, by all means, bring your mountain or road bike. December thru March bring your skis or snowboard. There's always something to do.

What makes this property unique

Just a great place to be in the mountains and enjoy what the area has to offer.

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