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The Palace of Dreams – Secluded Cabin on 68 Private Acres

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Princeton, WV

Concord University
‪27 min drive‬
Pipestem State Park
‪39 min drive‬
Winterplace Ski Resort
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Palace of Dreams – Secluded Cabin on 68 Private Acres

Tucked away on 68 private acres of untouched forest in Princeton, West Virginia, The Palace of Dreams is a secluded cabin retreat designed for guests who crave peace, nature, and a touch of magic.

Originally built by my grandmother and father in the 1960s—with stones pulled from the nearby creek—the cabin has deep roots and family history. In July 2025, we completed a full renovation, blending the property’s rustic charm with thoughtful updates and modern comfort.

Recent upgrades include:
• Full interior repaint for a clean, refreshed feel
• All new furniture and room-by-room redesign
• High-quality bedding, linens, and curtains throughout
• Brand-new kitchen appliances, cookware, dishes, and silverware
• A cozy new coffee bar setup
• A refreshed fire pit area for stargazing and evening hangs
• Professional cleaning team hired to ensure top-to-bottom care for every stay

The cabin’s layout is simple, warm, and full of character—perfect for couples, solo travelers, creatives, or small families. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch, exploring forest trails, or unwinding by the fire, this is a place to slow down and reconnect.

🌲 What to know: Access to the property is via a half-mile gravel driveway that winds through the forest. It’s part of what makes the place feel so private and peaceful—but guests should be comfortable driving on rural roads. The cabin is surrounded by woods and wildlife, with strong cell service and reliable Wi-Fi. While the Wi-Fi generally works great, rare outages can happen due to the remote location.

If you’re looking for a stay with soul—not just a place to sleep—The Palace of Dreams welcomes you. Come experience the peace, the privacy, and the care we’ve put into every detail.

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Christian Norman

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Long-term renters welcome

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

Princeton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jefferson National Forest and Brush Creek Falls, while Princeton Railroad Museum and The Bronze Look, LLC are cultural highlights.

Princeton, WV

What's nearby

Princeton Railroad Museum - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
Concord University - 27 min drive - 33.1 km
Pipestem State Park - 39 min drive - 46.5 km
Winterplace Ski Resort - 39 min drive - 56.8 km
Virginia Tech University - 59 min drive - 75.3 km

Getting around

Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
‪Pizza Plus - ‬11 min drive
‪The Barn Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
‪Queen's Pizza & Subs - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palace of Dreams – Secluded Cabin on 68 Private Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Palace of Dreams – Secluded Cabin on 68 Private Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Palace of Dreams – Secluded Cabin on 68 Private Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Palace of Dreams – Secluded Cabin on 68 Private Acres located?

Situated in Princeton, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from New River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Christian Fork Lake and American National University. Concord University and Princeton City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

18 July 2025

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

The place is beautiful and secluded and we will definitely book the place again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 June 2025

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

Peaceful retreat in the woods!

We absolutely loved our stay at Palace of Dreams! The stream beside the cabin provided relaxing sounds and the small watering hole was so refreshing to hang out in…truly one with nature. Christian was great with communication and made check in and check out super easy! We will definitely be back!! Thank you again for sharing this awesome space!!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

17 May 2025

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

Holler Haven

If you’re looking for a unique, off the beaten path type of place to stay while in the Princeton area, this is for you. Just 3/4 mile off Hwy 460, sits what we called “Granny’s Cabin”. Rustic and austere but with all the basic conveniences. Easy access to Princeton and surrounding state parks. Don’t forget to try Dab’s Country Kitchen in Princeton as well. Fantastic food!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

4 May 2025

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

Mountain Retreat

This property is the most gorgeous and secluded place we could have ever asked for. We spent a week here and did not want to leave. From the moment we turned on the long driveway and reached the house, we knew this was what we have been looking for. Very quiet other than the constant noise from the running creek and waterfall just behind the house put us at ease the whole time. Our dogs loved running the property. The owner was very easy to communicate with and has done a great job with this property. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

2 July 2024

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

Remote and quiet

Nice little place tucked away from everything but still not far from town. Enjoyed our stay and communication was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trini

10 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very quiet location. Was ready on time, clean and worked perfect for our trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 July 2024

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

peaceful

we had a wonderful time . loved this place it is a little peice of heaven so peaceful we didn't want to leave but we will definitely come back again..

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRITTANY P.

2 October 2023

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

Remarkable stay

Hope to come back! What a nice little get away to nourish the mind, body, and soul.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

4 December 2024

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

Rest in the Woods

This was a lovely woodland location. And so quiet. We had a wonderful time cooking, talking and going for walks. Blissfully away from computers and TV. (They were available, though the internet was out.) The little house was stocked with everything you could possibly need and the furniture was really comfy. There was a lovely babbling brook behind the house that had rills and waterfalls and made us want to come back in the spring to see the wild flowers and the trees in leaf. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Partha G.

17 July 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

We were very disappointed with our recent stay, for numerous reasons. To be fair, the host was responsive in his communication prior to and during the stay. Said it would be an "adventure" to get to the property itself (which it was). He also tried to resolve our primary issue - internet service. We discovered upon checking in that the internet service wasn't working, which we immediately told him. He contacted the provider next day and was told that it was working now, and asked us to verify. Still not working...upon which he then told us that a technician couldn't come out until 3 days later - the day before we checked out. As business owners we needed to get some work done online each day, and we like to watch Netflix at night, so not having internet service was unacceptable. The day before arrival we were told the dishwasher wasn't working. We didn't know that A/C was only in the main room, not the bedroom - opposite side of the cabin. The provided fan didn't have a knob to turn it on, therefore useless during a hot week in early July. The bathroom smelled, and the shower curtain had pinkish mold along the bottom edges. The floor was sloped very noticeably too. We left after staying two nights and checked into a hotel 15 minutes further away. We felt a full refund was deserved but requested a credit for remaining 3 nights, which he didn't feel we were entitled to. After nearly two weeks, Vrbo made up the difference between his offer and 3-night amount...can't recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

24 April 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Had a great time. Nice and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

1 June 2023

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

My stay

This location was everything it said it was. It was so nice to be able to get away with the whole family, dogs included.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

3 November 2022

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

Awesome, Secluded

Took my parents, we all loved the place. Built a fire, looked at the stars and talked. The area around has plenty of nature hikes and waterfalls.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lots of room and very secluded. Needs a better bathroom door.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vawn C.

24 September 2023

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

Secluded and peaceful

It was nice to have a place the boys could be loud rambunctious boys and not disturb neighbors or others that are seeking silence when others are there for fun. The internet and cell phone signals were amazing considering that in town the same can not be said. The house offered everything we were needing for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

8 August 2024

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

AMAZING QUIET AND SECLUDED! THE STARS!!!

Owner was very easy to communicate with. The property was fantastic and everything we needed to disconnect. The stars were amazing and the firepit was perfect for the evenings. Only noise we heard were crickets. It's very quiet, secluded and peaceful. Bring AWD or 4X4, not a car. Driveway is a fun journey through the woods but small cars beware. The cabin was enough for our family of 4 and 2 dogs although we spent most of our time outside. Definitely recommend this property and be respectful of the land.and home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginnette M.

13 March 2023

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

Beautifully secluded

Beautiful property. Peaceful and away from the hustle. Loved the creek running behind the house. Definitely an older house, but wasn't looking for grandiose. Owner obviously cares for it and has made upgrades.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jordan S.

15 October 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Seclusion at its finest.

I'm not sure if this is new to Vrbo or not, but it was a first Vrbo experience for me, not to be mistaken by my first Vrbo stay, as it is not. This cabin is a cute, quaint little place that is 100 years old. So it's been around! It seemed like the family left for the summer and we entered an untouched cabin. The cleanliness definitely has room for improvement. I am hoping the family intends to put more time into it being a rental as they generate income. I was leary of cooking due to having to clean everything I touched. The bathroom was surprisingly great. I can't imagine what the other rooms would look like with the same flooring. The carpet was cringe worthy - my white socks stained from walking around. However, all things to consider I would stay again. The privacy was great and it was quiet. It's petfriendly - my dog loved the grounds and even took a swim in the little water hole.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

27 October 2024

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

Incredible property

This was by far the best Vrbo we have ever stayed in. The house is homey and quaint, very secluded and scenic. We stayed for 9 nights, and still didn't want to leave. Neat places nearby, Moutain Lake Resort where Dirty dancing was filmed.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy H.

17 October 2022

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

Mountain escape

Property was nice and location was great.. could use a map of land so hiking around isnt so sketchy, was other cabins around and didnt want to wonder onto someone who did not want us there.. but overall it was nice getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Casey C.

25 July 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great location! Would not stay again.

We loved where the house was located. It was so nice to spend our time outdoors in such a beautiful spot. Lots of open green space and the walk to the gate and back was long enough to tire out the dogs We went hiking in the surrounding areas which was also really nice. That being said...the cabin was dirty. We washed everything we used to cook with or eat from. There were a lot of dead bugs under the bed. The buttons on the oven and microwave were sticky. We saw a mouse one night. The WIFI doesn't work. The dishwasher is broken. One of the larger burners on the stove doesn't work. There are no handles on the cabinets so we kept banging our fingers. We stayed for 3 nights. During that time the property owner called me 3 times, texted me 2 times and emailed me 6 times. He was trying to coordinate a time for the WIFI to be fixed which is understandable...up to a point. All that checking in on us and asking where we would be and what our plans were totally ruined the vibe of our entire trip. He could have handled it better. The WIFI was never fixed and no one ever came out to the house so I'm glad we didn't reschedule our plans. We arrived 30 minutes past the check in time and the cabin was not ready. There were no check in or out instructions provided except where to leave the keys. The cabin was fun for us....but might not be for someone else.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

24 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

This was an awesome off the path getaway. My mother was born and raised in West Virginia. She just passed away and I was looking for a place to relax my soul, reconnect with nature, and somewhere to start my healing process. This place guided me to all of that. This cabin was a little difficult to get to in a sedan car, but it is doable. In winter weather, I definitely recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle. I also feel it could use updates and a good cleaning. But, overall a good experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Theresa W.

8 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Don't Be Fooled by the Outside Beauty

I have used Vibo many times and it has always been a wonderful experience. This time was horrible. The emails that I had back and forth with the host before our trip was good. The one thing that I did pick up on, was that she gave no contact number if we couldn't find the place or etc. She didn't even ask for my contact number. Now I know why. The house on the outside and the surrounding land was breathtaking. The inside was another story. The refrigerator had out of date stuff in it, including a jug of milk. It was a absolutely dirty. I didn't even want to put my bottled water in it. Let alone food. The freezer also smelled. Most of the light switches did not work. We finally figured out how to turn on some of the lights, but it would have been nice to have known that beforehand. The only cell reception we could get was when we were outside, which could be dangerous if we had an emergency during the night. The Wifi was also out. I was told beforehand that it was out due to a fire on the mountain, and that they expected it to be restored. I found no evidence of any fire, but will give the host the benefit of the doubt. Even with all of those issues we would have stayed. However, I decided to turn on the overhead fan in the living room to circulate the air. All kinds of wires were showing. A fire hazard indeed. I value my life and my husbands too much, so I called a hotel and we left. Forking out more money on our trip. People are not banks. I do hope our host enjoys the $999.00 that she got out of us. Maybe she will take that money and do some repairs and clean the refrigerator. I do hope and pray that she does not take advantage of anyone else. It is so sad that there are people in the world like this.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tina B.

31 May 2022

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

Peace and Quiet

Had a great time. Just what I needed getting away from everything and having time in the peace and quiet of nature.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., Warren

24 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get back to Nature

This is exactly what we were looking for. Very, very private, my pup could run free and had the time of his life! My husband and I met my mom there for the weekend. We watched movies in the evening and during the day just sat outside and took it all in. My mom and I practiced yoga out in the yard and it was so peaceful. We had rain everyday but we could still sit outside and watch the wind go through the trees and watch the rain as it came in, it was honestly breathtaking. It's nothing fancy with amenities but it's all you need to stay comfortable in a country setting without it being too rustic haha! If your looking for food near by, Culture Grill and Cantina in the Walmart plaza is amazing! We also got pizza at Nance's in Peterstown which was very good as well, both locations about 11-12 minutes from the house.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christian Norman

Why they chose this property

This land has been in my family for generations, so I didn’t choose it—it chose me. The property is nestled deep in the Appalachian hills of southern West Virginia, surrounded by forest, wildlife, and quiet. There are no crowds, no traffic—just space to breathe and connect with nature.

What I love most is how it feels like a world of its own, while still being just a short drive to historic downtown Princeton, local restaurants, antique shops, hiking trails, and river adventures. There’s a raw, grounded beauty here that’s hard to describe—but once you feel it, you get it.

This area is rich with Appalachian culture, history, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. It’s the kind of place where people wave when you drive by and time moves just a little slower. That’s why I’m here—and why I keep coming back.

What makes this property unique

The Palace of Dreams is a one-of-a-kind retreat tucked away on 68 private acres of Appalachian forest in southern West Virginia. Originally built by my grandmother and father in the 1960s—with stones from the nearby creek and no road, power, or plumbing—it began as a simple family homestead.

Today, it’s been thoughtfully restored into a peaceful getaway where guests can unplug, recharge, and reconnect with nature. The cabin carries deep roots: my grandmother was a Native American healer, and many visitors say the land still holds a calming, almost sacred energy.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, a solo retreat, a creative hideaway, or a quiet spot to share with family or friends, this space was designed to help you feel grounded, inspired, and at ease. It’s rustic, real, and full of soul—just like the land it sits on.

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Joseph L.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Peaceful retreat in the woods!

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

Holler Haven

Chuck S.

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Mountain Retreat

Josh B.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Remote and quiet

Richard B.

10/10 Excellent

Trini

Trini

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

peaceful

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

BRITTANY P.

Remarkable stay

BRITTANY P.

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

Rest in the Woods

Sally E.

2/10 Terrible

Partha G.