10/10 Excellent
Erin and Chris E.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin and Chris E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Almost Heaven @ the River: Family Fun, Work Week, Golf Getaway, or Football Fan!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Grafton, WV
- Place, Grafton National Cemetery11 min walk
- Place, Tygart Lake State Park6 min drive
- Place, Valley Falls State Park17 min drive
- Airport, Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Upstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 - Downstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Almost Heaven @ the River: Family Fun, Work Week, Golf Getaway, or Football Fan!
Imagine curling up with a steaming mug of your favorite brew, wrapped in the glow of autumn leaves and serene river vistas from your private deck or balcony. Make lasting memories with home-made pizza nights huddled around the dining table - and crisp afternoon trails alive with birdsong during peak leaf-peeping season. Our turn-of-the-20th-century 3BR/2BA "Almost Heaven At The River" is your Grafton WV haven. Tailored for families reuniting in nature, working crews near the FBI Center, Construction, and Hospitals, collegiate sports (Mountaineers), or Golfers teeing off nearby. Whether you're here for business, leisure, or cherished time with loved ones, we're happy to welcome you to our riverside retreat along the Tygart.
**Amenity Essentials**
- Fully stocked kitchen with niche appliances & plush beds with fresh linens
- Cozy sofa/recliner + high-speed WiFi for downtime or work
- Half acre grassy lawn for backyard games and river views
- Spacious dining for group meals
**Grafton Local Guide**
- Downtown: 3-min to Seasonal Festivals, Holiday Parades, Mother's Day Shrine, B&O Railroad, & Whistle Stop Cafe
- College Sports: 35-ish minute drive to Morgantown, home to WVU sports. The Mountaineers are a member of the Big 12 Conference in Football (Milan Puskar Stadium), Basketball (Hope Coliseum), and Soccer (Dlesk Soccer Stadium).
- Golf & Fun: 10-min to 18-hole golf course and another 5 golf courses all within or under 30-min drive.
- Trails: 10-min to Tygart Lake State Park & 15-min to Valley Falls State Park for Almost Heaven Swings, hiking, fishing, birding, biking & kayaking.
Enjoy the outdoors in West Virginia’s scenic heart. Short, mid, or long-term stays welcome!
**Amenity Essentials**
- Fully stocked kitchen with niche appliances & plush beds with fresh linens
- Cozy sofa/recliner + high-speed WiFi for downtime or work
- Half acre grassy lawn for backyard games and river views
- Spacious dining for group meals
**Grafton Local Guide**
- Downtown: 3-min to Seasonal Festivals, Holiday Parades, Mother's Day Shrine, B&O Railroad, & Whistle Stop Cafe
- College Sports: 35-ish minute drive to Morgantown, home to WVU sports. The Mountaineers are a member of the Big 12 Conference in Football (Milan Puskar Stadium), Basketball (Hope Coliseum), and Soccer (Dlesk Soccer Stadium).
- Golf & Fun: 10-min to 18-hole golf course and another 5 golf courses all within or under 30-min drive.
- Trails: 10-min to Tygart Lake State Park & 15-min to Valley Falls State Park for Almost Heaven Swings, hiking, fishing, birding, biking & kayaking.
Enjoy the outdoors in West Virginia’s scenic heart. Short, mid, or long-term stays welcome!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bks/Gmes,highchr,pck/play, babygate,dinrware avail
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Quiet hours are: 9pm - 7am.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash/clean used appliances, outdoor grill, and dishes; clean splatter from cooking/frying of surfaces prior to departure.
Kindly place used bedding & towels in laundry hampers. If time allows & motivation is plenty - feel free to start a load of towels using the one-push button 'towels'. Helping us keep cleaning fee low.
Bag & tie all trash prior to placing in the black bin w/lid at the front of the house. If staying Wed night, please place bin curbside for Thursday morning pick up. Thank you, Your grateful hosts!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Quiet hours are: 9pm - 7am.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Grafton
Located in Grafton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Gallery 62 West and Mother's Day Shrine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Valley Country Club Golf Course and Wave Pool. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Grafton, WV
What's nearby
- Grafton National Cemetery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Historic B&O Railroad Station - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
- Tygart Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Valley Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Circle K - 9 min walk
- Gourmet Express - 5 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Oriana
We’re thrilled to welcome you to ‘Almost Heaven at the River’, a passion project brought to life by the three of us. Katja who is nestled locally in the historic town of Grafton, West Virginia, & CJ and I calling the vibrant deserts of Arizona home. As a veteran-owned and operated team, we’re a trio shaped by our own journeys across the globe. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into creating a space where adventure meets comfort, and we can’t wait to share it with you!
Why they chose this property
Maple Avenue is a quiet, peaceful, and quaint street, home to a warm mix of vacationers, young families, working professionals, and retirees. A short walk (~0.5 miles south) brings you to the Maple Avenue Community Park where folks gather under pergolas, enjoy BBQ grills, open grass, benches, swings, basketball and tennis courts, and a deck perfect for fishing. It’s a charming spot that adds to the neighborhood’s welcoming vibe. The Tygart Lake State Park and Valley Falls State Park are super close to enjoy the stunning views and be close to nature.
What makes this property unique
When we discovered this enchanting, turn-of-the-century treasure, we were over the moon! Built one & a quarter century ago (in 1900!!), this charming and timeless riverside home nestles along the Tygart Valley River, a lively hub of Grafton’s early 20th-century spirit. A town with deep historical roots tied to the Civil War, railroads, and early 20th-century development. Locals tell us that back then, Maple Avenue was THE place to be. It was a bustling haven for prominent families, railroad magnates, and parties filled with laughter and clinking glasses. We can only imagine the stories woven into these walls by those who once called this vintage retreat home.
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