If you’re looking for some unique places to stay in West Virginia, boy do we have a list for you! Some of these vacation rentals in The Mountain State are more primitive than others (they range from no electricity to full modern conveniences), while others are more expensive (prices span from around $30 a night to around $300 per person). But what they all have are amazing reviews from many happy patrons, and every single one provides a unique overnight adventure that you will remember for years to come!

  1. A Round House (Hedgesville)

Jaqueline/Airbnb This cozy round house perch in Hedgesville has a bird’s eye view of three states right from the living room! It’s also adjacent to Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management area, with loads of hiking and biking trails. Hedgesville, WV, USA

  1. A Hand Hewn Log Cabin (Summersville)

Jonathan/Airbnb In beautiful Summersville, you’ll find this 180-year-old cabin with a hot tub, a fireplace, a spiral staircase up to the loft bedroom, and unparalleled night sky views. It is definitely one of the most unique places to stay in West Virginia! Summersville, WV 26651, USA

  1. A 12th-Century Cottage On The Scottish Highlands (Cass)

Shalimar Farm Yes, you read that right. Shalimar Farm in the town of Cass raises Scottish Highland Cattle in the remote Allegheny Highlands. They manage several vacation rentals on the farm, including the most rustic: the 12th-century-themed Welsh Cottage, which has no electricity, gets no cell phone service, and is accessible only by 4x4, but provides one of the best views you can imagine. Shalimar Farm only accepts a limited number of guests per month, so book ahead. Cass, WV 24927, USA

  1. A School Bus (Shepherdstown)

Will/Airbnb Hosted by the man who wrote the book on school bus renovation (literally), this charming little getaway in Shepherdstown is a one-of-a-kind experience and one of the cool places to stay in West Virginia. The bus does not have its own bathroom (you’ll use the guest bath in the host’s nearby house), but it has many other amenities including a cozy wood stove! Shepherdstown, WV, USA

  1. A Cave (Ronceverte)

Klynn47/Tripadvisor The owners of Organ Cave in Ronceverte, one of many awesome caves in West Virginia, offer an incredible 18-hour overnight tour of the cave. Bring your own sleeping bag and some high energy snacks, and be prepared to travel deep into the bowels of the earth for a once in a lifetime adventure! Ronceverte, WV 24970, USA

  1. A Barn Loft (Clendenin)

Angela/Airbnb This 100-year-old barn is on a working strawberry farm, and yes, animals may wander in and out of the entry level. Facilities include an outhouse and a well pump and limited heating and cooling options (so check the weather before you book!), but it’s charmingly rustic, and if you prefer a stay with more modern conveniences, there are other guest suites available on the farm. Clendenin, WV, USA

  1. A Train Caboose (Durbin)

Sheryl S/Tripadvisor The Durbin Greenbriar Valley Railroad has so many great train ride options, and one of them is an overnight stay in the Castaway Caboose. The train will take you to a remote destination and be back to pick you up when your vacation ends. Be prepared to truly get away from it all, and make sure you bring enough food! Durbin, WV 26264, USA

  1. A Fire Tower (Dunmore)

Squirreldander/TripAdvisor Thorny Mountain Fire Tower is available for overnight rentals from Seneca State Forest from May to October. It’s rustic, but the views are spectacular! It books up quickly, so make sure to plan ahead. Dunmore, WV 24934, USA

  1. A Houseboat (Sutton)

Sutton Lake Marina/Facebook That’s right, you can rent a houseboat from the Sutton Lake Marina and sleep under the stars, rocked to sleep by the lake. Some of these boats even come equipped with water slides. Sutton, WV 26601, USA

  1. A One-Room Schoolhouse (Shepherdstown)

Brian/Airbnb This former one-room schoolhouse in Shepherdstown built in the 1800s is on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a comfortable stay convenient to tons of local activities. There’s a calming stream running through the property that you can sit beside as you relax and enjoy the peace and quiet! Shepherdstown, WV, USA

  1. A Coal Company House (Thomas)

Jarolyn/Airbnb Thomas is known for its coal mining history, so these hosts have decided to put together a coal company-themed getaway! Thomas is close to some of the best hiking in the state, as well as some fascinating historical sites and delicious restaurants, and this super cute tiny house is a great place to stay as you explore it all. Thomas, WV 26292, USA

Do you want to learn more about any (or all!) of these amazing overnight options? Which ones make you want to pack your overnight bag and hit the road? Find more details for each here: School Bus Conversion, Thomas Coal Company House, Organ Cave, Welsh Cottage, Houseboat, Caboose, Log Cabin, Round House, Fire Tower, Schoolhouse, Barn Loft.

Jaqueline/Airbnb

This cozy round house perch in Hedgesville has a bird’s eye view of three states right from the living room! It’s also adjacent to Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management area, with loads of hiking and biking trails.

Hedgesville, WV, USA

Jonathan/Airbnb

In beautiful Summersville, you’ll find this 180-year-old cabin with a hot tub, a fireplace, a spiral staircase up to the loft bedroom, and unparalleled night sky views. It is definitely one of the most unique places to stay in West Virginia!

Summersville, WV 26651, USA

Shalimar Farm

Yes, you read that right. Shalimar Farm in the town of Cass raises Scottish Highland Cattle in the remote Allegheny Highlands. They manage several vacation rentals on the farm, including the most rustic: the 12th-century-themed Welsh Cottage, which has no electricity, gets no cell phone service, and is accessible only by 4x4, but provides one of the best views you can imagine. Shalimar Farm only accepts a limited number of guests per month, so book ahead.

Cass, WV 24927, USA

Will/Airbnb

Hosted by the man who wrote the book on school bus renovation (literally), this charming little getaway in Shepherdstown is a one-of-a-kind experience and one of the cool places to stay in West Virginia. The bus does not have its own bathroom (you’ll use the guest bath in the host’s nearby house), but it has many other amenities including a cozy wood stove!

Shepherdstown, WV, USA

Klynn47/Tripadvisor

The owners of Organ Cave in Ronceverte, one of many awesome caves in West Virginia, offer an incredible 18-hour overnight tour of the cave. Bring your own sleeping bag and some high energy snacks, and be prepared to travel deep into the bowels of the earth for a once in a lifetime adventure!

Ronceverte, WV 24970, USA

Angela/Airbnb

This 100-year-old barn is on a working strawberry farm, and yes, animals may wander in and out of the entry level. Facilities include an outhouse and a well pump and limited heating and cooling options (so check the weather before you book!), but it’s charmingly rustic, and if you prefer a stay with more modern conveniences, there are other guest suites available on the farm.

Clendenin, WV, USA

Sheryl S/Tripadvisor

The Durbin Greenbriar Valley Railroad has so many great train ride options, and one of them is an overnight stay in the Castaway Caboose. The train will take you to a remote destination and be back to pick you up when your vacation ends. Be prepared to truly get away from it all, and make sure you bring enough food!

Durbin, WV 26264, USA

Squirreldander/TripAdvisor

Thorny Mountain Fire Tower is available for overnight rentals from Seneca State Forest from May to October. It’s rustic, but the views are spectacular! It books up quickly, so make sure to plan ahead.

Dunmore, WV 24934, USA

Sutton Lake Marina/Facebook

That’s right, you can rent a houseboat from the Sutton Lake Marina and sleep under the stars, rocked to sleep by the lake. Some of these boats even come equipped with water slides.

Sutton, WV 26601, USA

Brian/Airbnb

This former one-room schoolhouse in Shepherdstown built in the 1800s is on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a comfortable stay convenient to tons of local activities. There’s a calming stream running through the property that you can sit beside as you relax and enjoy the peace and quiet!

Jarolyn/Airbnb

Thomas is known for its coal mining history, so these hosts have decided to put together a coal company-themed getaway! Thomas is close to some of the best hiking in the state, as well as some fascinating historical sites and delicious restaurants, and this super cute tiny house is a great place to stay as you explore it all.

Thomas, WV 26292, USA

And of course, these aren’t the only cool places to sleep in West Virginia. Check out this more than 130-year-old hotel that is not only cool, it is believed to be haunted!

 

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Unique places to stay in West Virginia October 03, 2022 Lysa Allman-Baldwin Where can I find some great camping spots in West Virginia? There are a lot of fun and unique campgrounds in West Virginia. From rustic to more upscale “glamping,” you’ll find them dotted all over The Mountain State. One of the most well-known is in Holly River State Park. Located in Webster County, it is definitely bucolic but great for those who are fine without too many creature comforts. Are there any other haunted hotels in West Virginia? If you don’t mind sharing your room with ghosts that appear now and again, you’ll find quite a few haunted hotels in West Virginia. Among them are The General Lewis Inn in Lewisburg, The Lowe Hotel in Point Pleasant, and The Wells Inn in Sistersville, just to name a few. Paranormal activities here run the gamut so steady your nerves and get ready to experience a truly unique, if not spooky, hotel stay! I’m looking for the best burger in West Virginia. Well, the answer to where to find the best burger in the state definitely depends on whom you ask, as everyone has their favorites and for many delicious reasons. One of the most well-known is called Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher. They are revered for their house burger made with dry-aged beef, American cheese, pickled red onions, lettuce, and their special house mayonnaise. It is also a butcher shop so you can take home great beef to make your own as well.

The OIYS Visitor Center

Unique places to stay in West Virginia

October 03, 2022

Lysa Allman-Baldwin

Where can I find some great camping spots in West Virginia? There are a lot of fun and unique campgrounds in West Virginia. From rustic to more upscale “glamping,” you’ll find them dotted all over The Mountain State. One of the most well-known is in Holly River State Park. Located in Webster County, it is definitely bucolic but great for those who are fine without too many creature comforts. Are there any other haunted hotels in West Virginia? If you don’t mind sharing your room with ghosts that appear now and again, you’ll find quite a few haunted hotels in West Virginia. Among them are The General Lewis Inn in Lewisburg, The Lowe Hotel in Point Pleasant, and The Wells Inn in Sistersville, just to name a few. Paranormal activities here run the gamut so steady your nerves and get ready to experience a truly unique, if not spooky, hotel stay! I’m looking for the best burger in West Virginia. Well, the answer to where to find the best burger in the state definitely depends on whom you ask, as everyone has their favorites and for many delicious reasons. One of the most well-known is called Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher. They are revered for their house burger made with dry-aged beef, American cheese, pickled red onions, lettuce, and their special house mayonnaise. It is also a butcher shop so you can take home great beef to make your own as well.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There are a lot of fun and unique campgrounds in West Virginia. From rustic to more upscale “glamping,” you’ll find them dotted all over The Mountain State. One of the most well-known is in Holly River State Park. Located in Webster County, it is definitely bucolic but great for those who are fine without too many creature comforts.

Are there any other haunted hotels in West Virginia?

If you don’t mind sharing your room with ghosts that appear now and again, you’ll find quite a few haunted hotels in West Virginia. Among them are The General Lewis Inn in Lewisburg, The Lowe Hotel in Point Pleasant, and The Wells Inn in Sistersville, just to name a few. Paranormal activities here run the gamut so steady your nerves and get ready to experience a truly unique, if not spooky, hotel stay!

I’m looking for the best burger in West Virginia.

Well, the answer to where to find the best burger in the state definitely depends on whom you ask, as everyone has their favorites and for many delicious reasons. One of the most well-known is called Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher. They are revered for their house burger made with dry-aged beef, American cheese, pickled red onions, lettuce, and their special house mayonnaise. It is also a butcher shop so you can take home great beef to make your own as well.