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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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  • Place, Blackwater Falls
  • Place, Blackwater Falls State Park
  • Place, Canaan Valley Ski Resort
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)

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

  • ‪Wicked Wilderness Pub 'N' Parlor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stumptown Ales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse At Blackwater Falls - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪TipTop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sirianni's Cafe - ‬7 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. 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

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

Anca D.

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

An Idyllic Retreat

This house is charming, well spaced and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities. If you look for peace and quiet- yet close to all main state parks trails and attractions - this is it. The nearby little towns of Thomas and Davis were a pleasant surprise with so many good cafes, restaurants, farmers market and gift shops. We had a wonderful time and recharged.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

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

Penny R.

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

Say

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen T.

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

Thomas Westwould

The property was outstanding. So beautiful. There was an apple tree which was a big hit with the Deer. A very cute town with some shopping and a few places for dinner. The house was old and needs some updates however very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell D., morris county nj

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

Peace and natural beauty!!

Always loved this area of West Virginia so we decided to stay one month with our pets, which the owner of the property had no issue with. The house was extremely clean and comfortable. The house was loaded with all kinds of cooking ware and utensils Location was everything to us, easy drives to all the wilderness hiking and mountains, The owner was a great guy, easy to talk too. Ice cream at the Davis Ice Cream parlor, go get it crazy good. This was truly a home we felt extremely comfortable in. Yes we will return.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

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

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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