The Ponderosa Lodge & Farm. 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lodge Sleeps 32.

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The Ponderosa Lodge Farm
3000 sq. ft. great room with piano, TV and fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen
Dining room seats 32

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rainelle, WV
  • Babcock State Park
    13 min drive
  • New River Gorge Bridge
    27 min drive
  • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    27 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    56 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Double Beds

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Ponderosa Lodge & Farm. 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lodge Sleeps 32.

Located near the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, The Ponderosa Lodge is the premiere organic farm stay for large groups in the Eastern United States. With 10,000 spacious square feet of comfortable country style lodging and 10 bedrooms and bathrooms accommodating up to 32 people, The Ponderosa Lodge is ideal for large group events such as church retreats, business retreats, family reunions, weddings and anniversaries, and hunting or fishing expeditions.

We are conveniently located directly off Route 60, the Midland Trail, on 16 very private acres in the New River Gorge area of Fayette County, WV. We are 10 minutes to Babcock State Park, 15 to the Endless Wall Trail and Beauty Mountain, and 20 minutes to the New River Gorge Bridge and Canyon Rim Visitors Center, and 30 minutes to Summersville Lake State Park and the Gauley River. The scenic New River Gorge National Park and Preserve offers countless exciting outdoor activities, including whitewater rafting, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, horseback riding, tree top canopy tours, zip lines, boating, hiking, coal mine tours, bi plane tours, jet boat rides, and train rides, which are all within easy driving distance. At the lodge, we offer farm tours during which you can learn about small farm life by joining us as we gather eggs, feed and water farm animals, and pick fresh, organic fruits and vegetables from the gardens. We also offer indoor classes in sustainable living, such as baking artisan breads and pastries and canning and preserving the harvest. We also have a mile long hiking trail through the woods to a fishing pond, playground for the young ones, camp fire pit with plenty of seating for your group and free firewood, and yard games for you to use. Otherwise, grab a good book in our library and relax in the rocking chairs located on our spacious 1,300 square foot front porch or on our third floor porch overlooking the farm. If you can dream it, you can do it here in the New River Gorge area.

The first floor of the Lodge has a large porch that seats 32 people for meals when the weather permits, a dining room that also comfortably seats 32 people, a 1,300 square foot great room that comfortably seats 32 people, a large dream kitchen that opens to the dining room, and 4 spacious bedrooms, each with their own private bath. The great rooms contains a television, a smart TV, a baby grand piano, large comfortable leather furniture, and a large coffee table and side tables that were hand carved by a West Virginia native. Our dining room tables and chairs were also hand crafted by local artisans and can seat 32 people at one time. Two bedrooms have one queen bed each and 2 bedrooms have 2 full beds each. The second floor has 4 bedrooms. One bedroom has a king bed. One bedroom has a queen bed, and two bedrooms have two full beds. The third floor has two bedrooms, a large 1,000 square foot game room, and a large porch that has expansive sunset views overlooking the farm and the mountains beyond. One of the third floor bedrooms has two queen beds; the other has two full beds. The game room has ping pong, numerous board games and puzzles, and a television. All 10 bedrooms in the lodge contain log style beds and dressers, and each have their own private bath.

Keywords: Lodge, small organic farm, Vacation Rental, sleeps up to 32, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Family Reunions, weekend getaways, great for weddings, near white water rafting, West Virginia Vacation, peaceful setting, private setting, Fayetteville West Virginia, 10 bathrooms, 10 bedrooms

Property manager

Ken Toney

Languages

English

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 32

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rainelle

Located in Rainelle, this lodge is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Babcock State Park, while Cliffside Amphitheatre and Theatre West Virginia are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Rainelle, WV

What's nearby

  • Babcock State Park - 13 min drive
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 27 min drive
  • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - 27 min drive
  • Summersville Lake - 33 min drive
  • Hawks Nest State Park - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Prince Station - 37 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fruits Of Labor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cariage Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ponderosa Lodge & Farm. 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lodge Sleeps 32. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ponderosa Lodge & Farm. 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lodge Sleeps 32.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ponderosa Lodge & Farm. 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lodge Sleeps 32.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ponderosa Lodge & Farm. 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lodge Sleeps 32. located?

This family-friendly Rainelle lodge is located in the mountains, 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Babcock State Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of New & Gauley River Adventures and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. New River Gorge Bridge and Canyon Rim Visitor Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
My family stayed the weekend and went rafting. Great location. The place is huge with plenty of room for everyone and the hosts were the best. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
This is a very nice place to stay and is close to The New River Gorge National Park also close to Babcock State Park. The Toney's are great host and will take care of your needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in a lovely location
We loved our time at the lodge! It was perfect our group and we had so much fun the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Big Family Stay!
Had a big family stay here and the amenities were great! Plenty of rooms and we loved that there was a bathroom for each room. Also super close to new river gorge NP for great hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great property , meant all our needs touring the area and National Scout Jamboree. Is pretty isolated from stores and restaurants. Kids wish they had Wi-Fi but we did have cell service with both At+t and Verizon. The hosts were on site and very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ronnie K., North Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & wonderful hosts.
We had a 20 member family vacation & chose this location for something new and different. We were not disappointed. Our Hosts were friendly, courteous and helpful. The property is located near many outdoor activities which we took full advantage of. Some of our group suffered withdrawal symptoms because there wad no Wi-Fi or internet, and the cell phone reception was in & out. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the farm animals and feeding them. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a big house to accommodate a large group. Fun for all!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Perfect for our family “.
Our family of 24 from 22 months to 74 years old had plenty of room. Lots to do there at the lodge before and after our excursions. Many memories were made! Thank you Ken and family. You were excellent host’s and made us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rainelle
Amazing property, great owner. Had a good time and wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful escape
Group of 20 stayed for an extended weekend. Beautiful home/ location/ and animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmikanthan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place for a large group!
We stayed at this place for 3 nights and had a wonderful with family and friends. It was blissful to watch the sunset from the front porch of this property. Rooms were clean and as advertised. Great place to hangout for a large group. Kitchen was fully equipped to cook for a large group. Highly recommend this place for family reunions or other large group gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chere B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property actually looks better in person than online photos.
I enjoyed my stay here. I visit WV 1-2 times a year to go whitewater rafting and this was my first time staying here. I like the accommodations- beds were soft and the water was hot even with 22 ppl staying there. The location was a little farther away from town than I’d like but other than that we enjoyed our weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grateful
Perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and owners
House is as advertised. The owners are great and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group!
A wonderful place to stay. The pictures don’t do justice to how gorgeous and spacious the place is! It makes you feel right at home. There is plenty of room and all the accommodations that you need for a large group. The kitchen is amazing for cooking for all the people too. We stayed two nights for my friend’s 30th birthday. One night was family night and all of our friends were able to stay the second night. It was perfect for either! Two gorgeous summer nights. The large covered porch still made it possible to enjoy the evening outside when it rained. We had so much fun and won’t forget how generous our hosts were for providing a wonderful, private place like this to celebrate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

penny j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We enjoyed our weekend at the lodge. Plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family reunion
We had a fantastic family reunion with 27 people and this place was perfect! Plenty of room, large kitchen for all our group meals, fire pit for camp fires, and great location near Babcock and the New River Gorge. Ken was very helpful and friendly. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Duke F.

Excellent Place for a Large Group
Ken was a great host and the lodge had all the accommodations that a large group could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Lots of room for a big family
Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

patty B.

Wonderful place for a family reunion.
The property was perfect. The owners are very accommodating and delightful. There are many activities available for the young and old. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place that is peaceful, has various activities on site, and has many adventures nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

carl r.

outstanding!
This property is exactly as advertised. Perfect for large gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

carl r.

Jarhead
Our family reunion was a huge success. The cabin indeed matches the photos & Mr. Toney is extremely cordial & helpful, the cabin was spotless & grounds were neat and clean. We were at full capacity & still were not at all crowded. I would HIGHLY recommend renting this for large gatherings.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Spectacular Family Celebration
Our family of 30 stayed at the Ponderosa Lodge to celebrate my parent's 60th wedding anniversary as well as a family reunion. We had a fantastic week. We loved the spacious front porch and spent a lot of time out there. The great room and kitchen area were also large enough to accommodate our large group. We used the kitchen daily and if we needed something we asked for it and they found it or purchased it for our use. The family is very nice and helpful and we enjoyed getting to know them. We love the area and all of the family had a great time exploring the nearby activities. Hopefully we can come back in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Family Reunion
Our family of 22 enjoyed the ponderosa lodge. The weather was a bit unpredictable but we had a wonderful time in the lodge, playing cards, ping pong, air hockey and board games. The front porch was great for us to gather when the rains came. We all enjoyed the spacious kitchen and dining room. Ken, Joreen and Liam were wonderful hosts and directed us to nearby parks and recommended great trails for us to hike. Our little boys really liked the baby chicks they got to hold. It was a beautiful area of West Virginia.Thanks
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thank you for a beautiful week end.
We have been priviledged to stay at the Ponderosa Lodge numerous times over the years. Each time we've stayed the hospitality has always been warm and welcoming. The lodge is beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and ideally situated in the mountains of WV. Each season has a particular beauty, and there is no better place to enjoy any season than at the lodge. We would highly recommend the lodge to any one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Successful Family Reunion
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Ponderosa Lodge. It accomodated all 24 of us, from the ages of 3 to 87. The dining room held all of us, and the kitchen facilities were more than adequate. The living room had numerous couches and chairs, and the fireplace and wood stove were always kept going by the host during our Thanksgiving stay. No complaints about the beds, and my back didn't hurt after sleeping there 4 nights. The few small problems we found were quickly taken care of by the owner. He was helpful and friendly, and willing to show us around the farm and property. A great value, I would recommend this property to anyone who visits this area.

About the host

Hosted by Ken Toney

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