A secluded hideaway in Bath County

The house was well kept. It was better than expected.

Nice little cabin, comfortably away from the road. Large clearing and fire pit is great for star gazing. Beds were good. Main downsize was dry creek you need to cross to get to the cabin. Hard getting over that in regular cars. And if it rains, that creek could flood, making it difficult even for trucks. Really needs a culvert. Water is also very high in sulfur, since it's from a well, which I understand is common in those areas. Tolerable enough for showering, but bring plenty of bottled water.

The cabin was clean and very well equipped. There is no TV on the property, but the wifi is excellent if you would like to bring a laptop or tablet to stream movies. But you won't miss it with all the board games, hiking and outdoor activities! The kitchen is exceptionally stocked for you to prepare any meal desired. It was exactly what we were looking for!

My wife and I stayed here with our two dogs. The property is beautiful and secluded. Unfortunately, there were several minor issues that could have made this three-star stay into a five-star stay. Pluses: -Beautiful and spacious house. (Though just 1 bath) -Gorgeous location. -Very pet-friendly. -Good wi-fi (no TV or satellite) Not-quite-right: -More expensive than advertised. By the time required cleaning fees, pet fees, owner fees, and insurance were included, the actual nightly rate was almost 40% more than what was advertised (5 night stay). There was also a refundable damage fee. The owner refunded that as soon as I contacted him about it two weeks after our stay, but not until then. -The two downstairs bedrooms with double beds were made up when we arrived, but the upstairs bedroom with the king bed was not. The linen closet was in disarray so we had to forage to find sheets that fit, as well as to find towels for the bathroom, which had not been laid out. -The selection of dishes was odd--although there were many plates, pots, and pans, there were no bowls for soup or cereal, nor was there a baking sheet/cookie sheet. -The silverware drawer broke during our stay, but I was able to do a temporary fix. -The wi-fi password was on a slip of paper buried in a pile of other papers, not easy to find. -There was no working stopper for the bathtub. -The toilet was heavily stained. None of these things are show-stoppers, but they weren't what I expect for a stay at that price. Unfortunately, the owner was away at a wedding, so my e-mails to him went unanswered until our last day. That may not be typical--he was very responsive throughout the booking process and afterward. A couple of other things worth noting: -When the description says you must ford a creek, it's not kidding. If flash floods or heavy rain are expected, factor this into your planning. Our Subaru Forester handled it with no problem. I would have been less confident in a lower-clearance vehicle. -The water has a strong mineral content and smells of sulfur. If this is likely to bother you, it's a good idea to bring bottled water for coffee/cooking/brushing teeth. We wound up departing a day early by our own choice. The owner offered to refund us the final night, which demonstrates a desire to do things right. Overall, there is good potential, but it didn't quite meet it during our stay. Your mileage may vary.