They are doing some tram construction, the observation deck still shows a nice view and the…read morespotting of Hawks. Friendly staff, quaint gift shop

This is the most beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful hotel I have ever stayed at. The staff are down…read moreto earth country folks, every day they clean the rooms and the housekeepers actually care and talk with you. The front desk staff are great as well. At check-in, me and my aunt wanted to switch rooms, because she needed 2 beds and she had a king reserved and I had a double queen reserved and I was by myself. The front desk agent said it was no problem and she put still made sure we were close to the rest of the family. (We were having a family reunion) also they placed all our rooms on the same floor. So we had the floor to us as a family. The 2 social areas on the floor were an added plus, great places to hang out as a group. The rooms are very well maintained and clean, the beds are firm with lots of pillows. All thou the sheets and blankets are a little thin. And the noise level is very quiet. Plus, the view from the balconies and the overlook of the New River is breathtaking. 10/10 for me, me and my whole family highly recommend this place for a great stay!

My mom actually started a tradition here. For the last few years, she rents out one of these…read morecabins, and all our family from surrounding states comes in and spends the night in one of the several spacious bedrooms within each cabin. Then, the next day we have a Christmas dinner (the weekend before Christmas usually, so everyone can avoid traffic and/or be with their immediate families for Christmas day). The cabins are in a great location on the New River Gorge, and they are very clean and beautiful inside with plenty of amenities. It's WAY better than a hotel. They just feel so homey. And there are heated bathroom floors, hot tubs on the screen-in porches and a fully functional kitchen in each. Even cable and wi-fi! The only real downside to these cabins are the parking is almost nonexistent for each cabin, and also that some of them have fireplaces and some don't -- and one year we had a gas leak when we did get one. Yikes! Overall, these cabins are a great setting with very relaxing furniture and atmosphere. You're close to the Gorge and downtown Fayetteville. A win-win!

We have stayed at this cabin for many years now and we are always pleased. Each cabin has it's own…read morespecial decor and are very secluded! It is one of the most beautiful places to be during the snowy WV winters.

Superb experience at Rustic Retreat over 4th of July weekend. Mark, the owner and keeper is…read moreinsightful and friendly - a huge plus for me. This was a girl's weekend away and we wanted adventure, quiet and relaxation. That's exactly what we got. We stayed in a larger cabin, which was extremely clean and cozy. Lots of space (they sleep up to 8-10, I believe) and comfy beds. Functional kitchen with the basic cooking supplies, wraparound porch (upper level porch as well) and fire pit, bbq, etc. Gorgeous, peaceful grounds which Mark has worked hard to maintain, it definitely shows. For active folks, there are lots of places to hike, kayak, etc., within a 30-45 minute radius. There are some activity/tourist guides within the cabin as well. Fayetteville is nearby, which is an adorable little town with a few shops, movie theatre, coffee shop and brewery/pizza shop. I would love to visit in the fall as I can imagine the foliage is amazing. Highly recommend staying here and already looking forward to the next WV trip.

Chestnut Creek Campground is a quiet, wooded spot near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The sites are…read morenon-electric, but there is a bathhouse with hot showers and a dishwashing sink, and I had enough Verizon service to stay connected. Seth, the owner, keeps the place in great shape and is quick to respond by phone or text. At $15 per person per night, it is a great value. Fayetteville is just minutes away with excellent local restaurants and shops, and the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and the rest of New River Gorge National Park are an easy drive from the campground.

A good sleep among the trees after a long day looking at the pavement. Kindness at the door.read more

We had the best experience! I love that the site was a small community with a saloon and everyone…read morewas so incredibly friendly. I wasn't sure what to expect but they exceeded whatever that expectation was. I can't wait to bring the kids back and also come back without them. The complimentary breakfast was a little less than expected but lunch is provided with zero complaints and the guides were absolutely amazing.

We had such a fun time white water rafting! Overall, it was a really great experience, and the…read moreentire staff was so kind and welcoming. Loading and unloading were very organized, and Gary, our bus driver, was absolutely great. We were pleasantly surprised to find they had a little snack-style breakfast available before we loaded, although we didn't know about it until right before we left. Lunch was probably the biggest disappointment, mostly because we didn't stop until we were almost finished with the trip. We also weren't sure when we would be stopping, so we didn't have water with us for quite a while... we were definitely the last rafting company to stop for lunch, the moral was getting low. Even our guide mentioned something about not knowing when we would stop. Our guide seemed fairly new, but the river wasn't overly intense, and we never felt truly unsafe. There were a couple of moments that made us a little nervous, but overall the rafting itself was SO much fun. One thing that definitely affected the experience was some of the other guests. Unfortunately, you can't control people's manners, and there were a few who were pretty rude and inconsiderate, especially at lunch. It was supposed to be ladies first, but we watched people cut the line and take huge amounts of food for themselves and their husbands. It was honestly pretty frustrating to watch and took a little of the fun out of that part of the day. That said, we had a blast and would absolutely recommend giving it a try! The staff was kind, the organization was good, and being out on the river was an awesome experience. A few small improvements with communication around food, water, and lunch would make an already great day even better.

We stayed at the Greenbriar cabin during our Christmas travels & stayed two nights…read more Pros: - spacious cabin - full kitchen - lots of room for people to sleep - hot tub - pet friendly Cons: - missing light bulbs (multiple) - shower knob came off in my hands. I had to repair it myself before I could take a shower. - light switches in odd places - very hard to find the location at night. No lighting or easy to see signage showing you the location. - leopard print bed sheets. Really? - hot tub water didn't smell clean. It was clear but had a foul smell to it. All in all, the cabin was OK for the price & location. But with other lodging options in the area, I would probably choose something that is better maintained.

This place should be listed "best kept secret". I've rented their Amish cabins 2 years in a row…read more For $65-75 a night you get a tiny cabin that sleeps six. Amenities include an attached bathroom, with 6 towels and 6 wash clothes, soap, small refrigerator, small microwave, coffee pot, coffee sugar packets, paper towels, table with 2 chairs and 2 additional folding chairs, TV with direct tv. Full size bed with twin bunk, loft area with 3 cot type mattresses on the floor. Loft area is definitely meant for kids since you can't stand up I that area, but they need to be old enough to climb a ladder and be responsible enough not to "fall". Bed linens, pillows and blankets are also included. Cain is very clean. They do allow dogs for en extra $25 (one-time cost). They don't charge extra for more people like some other places that say they sleep 6 but charge you for every person more than 2. Also outside is a picnic table and small fire area. The only negatives I can say is that the cabins are pretty close together which is strange since there seems to be a lot of in occupied land, towels are not the best quality, and pillows are pretty flat, we doubled up since we didn't have 6 people. The other nice thing is that once you make the reservations your key is in a lock box next to the door. No need to have to "check-in" or out. There not a lot to do in the camp ground itself, it just has a dozen cabins and some RV sites. But your only 1 1/2 mile for the new river bridge and my favorite pizza place Pies and Pints. Tons of hiking and biking trails within a few miles and white water rafting close by. Definitely the best deal in town!!

Stopped here for a night with my wife and 3 kids (16, 14, 10) before we went white water rafting in…read morethe New River Gorge National Park. This historic home is not your typical bed and breakfast, but has several rooms you can rent, we opted for the loft - a converted attic with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sitting area. Upon arrival, you will enter from the rear of the property where the gravel parking lot is. The home is walking distance from Pies and Pints pizza. You may have to dodge a local cat that has associated itself with the home. Their website warns you that the loft has low ceilings and they were not kidding. At 6 feet, I had to duck in places and still knocked my head in others. The stairway is fairly daunting for taller persons maneuvering with luggage bc of the low ceiling and turn. The room was well apportioned and decorated with 3 full size beds, there was also a fold out bed in the closet but no bedding and it does not appear there is any staff on site. But I will say that they are attentive in their correspondence and provide contact numbers. I believe they would have responded if we needed them. The bathroom had curated local soaps and bath salts and a rainfall shower head. Towels were also of nice quality. The main bedroom that my wife and I shared had a single bed, sitting area with a French press and was well decorated. One of my fave touches were the valet trays on the bedside tables. Our room also had a sound machine. Our three kids shared the other bedroom which contained two beds and a roll out bed (no extra bedding though). This room also had a sound machine. The sitting area had a couch, TV and small refrigerator with food and drink you can purchase - we had to have a discussion with our kids about why they should not consume these items upon arrival. The breakfast part of the business is a pantry that is equipped with yogurt, lots of granola, fruit, juice, coffee and assorted cookies. Definitely a light breakfast but sufficient. Also, finding the nook can be a little difficult since you had to cross over the second floor and come down a separate stair case. Would totally recommend this location for a weekend getaway with your spouse, not sure I would bring my kids again.

This review is for Rosa's speakeasy in the Morris House. We came over the weekend and absolutely…read moreloved the speakeasy. The drinks were incredible, the ambiance and music were great, and the Halloween decorations added the perfect spooky vibe. I'd highly recommend to anyone going to Fayetteville to stop in for a drink.

Took a Saturday afternoon drive out to Plum Orchard Lake with the fam in our Jeep. It's about 1.5…read morehours from us -- a mix of interstate, toll roads, winding turns, and peaceful backroads that made the ride feel like part of the adventure. When we arrived, the lake did *not* disappoint -- calm water, gorgeous scenery, and just a relaxed, welcoming energy. We didn't even try to explore the whole place (it's huge). We stopped at the first dock we saw, hopped out with our gear, and got straight to fishing. Mealworms on the hook, lines in the water, and good vibes all around. We saw fish swimming past and had a few nibbles, but no actual catches this time. Still, the whole experience was a win. It wasn't crowded at all -- just a few groups scattered around, everyone spaced out enough that it still felt peaceful. No loud music, no chaos, just people enjoying nature. **Pro Tips:** * Bring your own bait, drinks, and plenty of snacks (trust me, you'll get hungry). * There's a port-o-potty nearby *or*, you know\... nature works in a pinch (ask the boys ). * Sunscreen is a must and a hat, perhaps. We're already planning a return trip -- maybe with kayaks or to check out another part of the lake. If you're looking for a quiet, scenic spot to fish, chill, or just unwind without a crowd, Plum Orchard is a solid pick.

I was in the area and on a lark decided to check out the lake. It is truly a hidden gem in these…read morelovely hills! The southern part of the lake had a large layer of lily pads and the water caught the fall colors of the hills perfectly. I wish I had a boat there so I could go out on the water, it was a perfectly tranquil day.