Secluded, spacious 7 bedroom luxury home w/ hot tub & 50 mile views into the NRG

This is the destination for family reunions, corporate retreats, multi-family vacations, and other large groups visiting southern West Virginia!

Our beautiful home is built on a rock cliff that overlooks the New River Gorge with 50+ mile views. Enjoy these views from the hot tub on the massive back-deck that spans the entire length of our home. This luxury 7-bedroom, 4.5-bath vacation rental comfortably sleeps 18 with 9 beds & 3 pull-out couches. Massive full kitchen, featuring 2 ranges & 2 dishwashers, is open to a large dining table with amazing views into the New River Gorge. Also includes a large formal dining room off the main entrance that seats 8-10. Amenities include private hot tub, game room with foosball & arcade games, two propane grills, one charcoal grill, gas fireplace, 2 laundry machines, and outdoor fire pit. 10-minute drive to ACE Adventure, 12-minute drive to downtown Fayetteville, & 15-minute drive to Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG).

Our home is 10 minutes away from the newest National Park! The New River Gorge offers world class whitewater, rock climbing, mountain biking, ziplining, hiking, fishing, bird watching, and more! The gorge provides some of the most beautiful scenery on the east coast. Fayetteville West Virginia, voted top 10 coolest small towns in America, is a short 12-minute drive from this rental and has lots of great local restaurant options. Our welcome guide includes food and activity recommendations during your stay.

This property is just 0.25 miles off Route 19, however, it’s location at the end of the street with its own private drive-way give you a completely secluded area that is the best of both worlds! There are trees blocking the two neighbors within view of the front of the house with the backside being completely out of sight of any other homes. You will be hard-pressed to find a more private & quiet rental this close to the highway!

The kitchen is fully equipped with 2 gas stoves, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwasher, blender, wine cooler, coffee makers, full cookware set, most necessary cooking utensils, and basic spices. Additional cleaning supplies can be found in the cabinets in the room off the backside of the kitchen. Please note that one of the ranges, refrigerators, & dishwashers is located in this room as well. The house has internet, air conditioning, & private driveway with parking for 5+ cars.

Our home has its own private hot tub that is located on the back deck, overlooking the beautiful New River Gorge. We empty, clean, and refill our hot tubs after each stay.

This rental does have 1 gas inserts in the fireplace. There is also an outdoor fire pit area in front of the house. Firewood is not provided but is sold at Walmart, Kroger, & Lowes. Two propane grills may be found on the back porch. We also have a charcoal grill located near the fire pit at the front of the house. Propane is included but charcoal is not. Additional propane tanks can be found in the garage.

We do not allow pets of any kind. If a pet is brought into the home, then we will contact Airbnb/VRBO immediately to cancel the reservation. This is a zero-tolerance policy. Please note that some guests specifically look for rentals that do not allow pets due to their allergies. I myself am very allergic to dogs & cats. Violating this policy is not only against the rules but is also immoral.

We do not allow events or parties of any kind. We have a strict 18 guest maximum and do not allow any more than that number in the house at any time. For this reason, we ask that all guest entering the house are included on the reservation. If the house appears to be holding more than 18 guests then we will check the ring camera. If we find the occupancy is exceeded on the camera then we will immediately contact Airbnb/VRBO to cancel the rest of the reservation without refund. Additionally, an extra $500 cleaning fee will be assessed. This policy is zero tolerance. The house was built in the 60s and for this reason we have concerns about the pluming if more than 18 guests are present. Unfortunately, these rules were implemented because it is something we have dealt with in the past. Please note this property does have a ring camera at the entrance.

This house is very unique in its build and layout. Included below is more history on the home and architecture, as well as an in-depth description of the layout. During our renovation of the house, we tried to keep as much of the original house and components as possible. For this reason their may be some quirks with the ornamental door knobs/handles & faucets. We find that the beauty & uniqueness of the original fixtures to be worth dealing with these quirks!




This is the destination for Family Reunions in Southern WV! The Amherst Retreat was designed by architect E.T. Bogges in the mid 1960's as a residence for Mr and Mrs. J. S. Lewis. The home was built on the cliffs overlooking the New River Gorge at Arbuckle Creek. The home is currently wrapping up a complete renovation from top to bottom. We have installed new roof, HVAC, electrical, drywall, floors, lighting, appliances, furniture, and thousands of hours of elbow grease to restore the home to its original glory. The mansion was built using nothing but the finest materials from around the globe. The siding is redwood and stone. The doors are mahogany. The cabins are wormy chestnut. The house has marble fireplaces, countertops and showers. Expensive doorknobs and bathroom brass fixtures are throughout the house.

The kitchen is over 1,000 square feet and is lined with the original Wormy Chestnut cabinets, large food prep island, handmade French fixtures, Italian marble counter tops, and updated with all new Samsung appliances and a a custom concrete deep sink. There is a table that seats eight opposite the cooking area along the glass wall with one of many beautiful views of the gorge.There is also a dining room with a table and chairs that accommodate ten. There is a second chefs kitchen and pantry with an extra set of stainless steel appliances for catering or large groups. The kitchen area alone is an amazing place to congregate and visit with friends and family.

The Main Dinning and Living Rooms are a combined 1,300 square feet with multiple exits to the front patio garden or the 1,400 square foot back deck. These grand rooms have been renovated with new hardwood floors and furniture that will seat a small army. We were able to refinish the elaborate trim, the piano key crown molding, the Italian Marble Mantle , and an original silk oriental mural.

The upper level is linked my brightly lit tile hallways guiding guests to four bedrooms. Three bed rooms share one and one half baths and will accommodate many different sleeping arrangements with each room having their own pull out couch. The Master bedroom is fit for a king or a mid size family. The ensuite bath has a cedar sauna, walk in closet, his and hers marble vanities, and a sunken marble tub that is large enough for an entire family as well. All the fixtures and faucets in the upper level baths and outfitted with mid century Phylrich brass details that have been refinished by a local jeweler.

The lower level is accessed by a spiral stairway of the kitchen and has multiple entry points from the south side of the property. There are two bedrooms with a private bath and a kids bunk room with plenty of freestyle bedding arrangements.

**Adventures and Activities**

- World-class whitewater rafting and kayaking available on the Gauley River (Ranked top 5 one day rafting trips in the world)

- Family rafting and float-trips on the New River

- Renowned rock climbing opportunities throughout the New River Gorge.

- Hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails accessible from the front door

- 13 miles of IMBA-built single track at the Arrowhead stacked-loop trail system (within a 10 minute drive)

- Aerial adventures, a high-speed zipline and an amazing canopy tour system is only 1 mile away

- Nearby fly fishing (and guided float trips) for trout and Smallmouth Bass