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BACK TO THE 50'S GUEST HOUSE

Lakefront holiday home in Princeton with kitchen

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
Master bedroom-queen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Concord University
  • Place, Gardner Center Park
  • Place, Pipestem State Park
  • Airport, Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

BACK TO THE 50'S GUEST HOUSE

Old Cape Cod, built in 1950, now with a face lift. Short distance to Concord U., Athens, short distance to Princeton, shopping, Pipestem State Park. trails, waterfalls and I-77. Also Winterplace Ski Resort, and other places for those who have outdoor interest, including Mountain Lake Resort, where Dirty Dancing was filmed, coal mine tours and Tamarack filled with arts and crafts by WV artist. Greenbrier Hotel Resort and beautiful sunsets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With parental supervision
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Events

No events allowed
Small Gatherings are allowed ask owner 4 approval
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed ONLY on Patio and Deck

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
Note from host: Small Gatherings are allowed ask owner 4 approval
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Princeton

Located in Princeton, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Pipestem Championship Golf Course and Pipestem Resort State Park Championship Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brush Creek Preserve and Brush Creek Falls. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Princeton, WV 24739, WV

What's nearby

  • Concord University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gardner Center Park - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Princeton Railroad Museum - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Pipestem State Park - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Winterplace Ski Resort - 27 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BACK TO THE 50'S GUEST HOUSE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at BACK TO THE 50'S GUEST HOUSE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BACK TO THE 50'S GUEST HOUSE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BACK TO THE 50'S GUEST HOUSE located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Concord University and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gardner Center Park and Princeton City Park. Brush Creek Preserve and Brush Creek Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kazimierz T.

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

Great stay

It was our fourth time here. We really love this place, secluded, surrounded by the nature, you can really relax there. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

The only issue was the lack of air conditioning up stairs

The house was adorable, clean, and the check in and check out was super easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stop for a small group after a day of skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kazimierz T.

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

Perfect escape

We love this one, this is 3th time in one year we stopped by beautiful place and quiet, recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Football trip

Great place to stay for our trip to Blacksburg for Va Tech game. Better than any hotel and a better price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

GRADUATION GETAWAY

Great place, very clean and plenty or room for all of us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Fantastic Stay

Super cute home with tons of personal touches. Owner was super responsive. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

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

The 50's house.

It was very nice and very clean.The owner was a great host.Went above and beyond to see that we had a pleasent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeremy L., Cincinnati

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

Great little house

We loved staying in this house. My wife was actually disappointed that we were only staying overnight as a stop on our trip to the beach. House is very clean, and is exactly as described. Cool decor as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T.

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

Wonderful stay at a beautiful property

The check in process was very easy, the house was clean. The host replied to our messages promptly. There were two cute cats on the back porch when we woke up, which was a nice surprise. I would certainly recommend this house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie L.

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

Great house

This was a very clean, great little house, in a super quiet neighborhood. Complete with cozy cats and adorable wildlife. The host was friendly and had some great recommendations. Me and my girls enjoyed out trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

Weekend trip

It was a clean house on a quiet street close to Concord University. Peaceful setting. Short drive to Princeton when we wanted to eat out or shop. We had activities at the university so it was nice and close. House is as listed, older but very nice and a great place to relax and get away. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

A Must See!

My family of three stayed here for two days. This home is beautifully decorated and will take you back in time to the 1950’s. There are two full-sized bathrooms on the first floor, a large kitchen, and enough space to accommodate 10 people to eat in 3 different rooms. We made homemade quiche for breakfast and the appliances worked great! The living room is spacious with plenty of seating and we enjoyed relaxing and watching movies. We ate at Moe’s Pizza one night. It’s very close to this home and the food is delicious! This guest house is perfect for families and would be a great location for a girls’ getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikey W.

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

We loved Back to the 50s!

Everything about this guest house was wonderful. It was clean as a pin and equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of towels, soaps, etc, and all the appliances were in perfect working order. The yard was lovely and a great place to walk. The backporch was our favorite and we're still talking about sitting back there enjoying the landscape. Our host was available, but we didn't need to call on her as everything was so well put together. We will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house near Concord university.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised, it was like stepping back into 1950, minus the smoke film clinging to everything, which was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Decent place to stay if you’re passing through and only need a place to lay your head, which is what we were doing. It wasn’t a great fit for our family of 6.A few things not mentioned: •upstairs (where our kids slept) is cooled by window fan units •there are cats that come to the back porch- cat allergies aren’t an issue for us but I can see that being a problem for others if they wanted to enjoy the deck area. We didn’t go out there either wayA few things to improve:•bathroom doorways stick and have to be pushed hard to open•grass needed cut
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Quiet and cozy stay

I really enjoyed all the little touches around the house that makes one appreciate the 50's. The bed was so comfy and I loved the quilt on it too. Sitting on the back porch during a thunderstorm was very peaceful, would totally stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was advertised. Clean and more than sufficient size wise. We only overnighted there as we were passing through to South Carolina but we certainly enjoyed exploring the house and it’s history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

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

Super cute

This property and Anita’s little extra touches were top-notch. I’d recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

50s House

This house is very charming and clean. Anita is a great host and I will plan to stay there again. It is a perfect halfway point when we go to the beach and much easier with our dog than a hotel. I absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracey L.

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

Another Hidden Gem

This was my second time visiting my son at Concord University and staying at a place Anita owns. The location to the school couldn’t be better. This home was exactly as described in the VRBO description. Athens is a small quiet town with not much to do however Princeton is a short 20 minute drive. You will find a Dollar General and CVS conveniently located from this home. Directions for arrival were clear and arrived in a timely manner. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

From far away…

We were in town for a funeral all the way from Colorado. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood and close to businesses you may need during your stay or remote enough to enjoy a peaceful getaway. House was very comfortable and had everything you needed. Host was responsive & accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Clean house with lots of space

For the price this was a great deal. Lots of room and a beautiful view out the back of the home. This was a stop on our trip farther south. Very clean home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anita Howerton

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