Unique Elizabethan cottage on Pheasant Mountain

Entire cottage in Kerens, West Virginia, United States

6 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
2 bathrooms

Rated 4.88 out of 5 stars.

8 reviews

Hosted by Andrew

3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Fast wifi

At 107 Mbps, you can take video calls and stream videos.

At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the French press and filter coffee maker.

Holder's Cottage is a traditional timber-framed structure that sits on 150 acres of woodland at the side of a small country road, fifteen minutes from Elkins and forty minutes from Thomas.

The cottage is heated with wood, so winter guests should be comfortable operating a wood stove (or interested in learning!). We can demonstrate operation if necessary.

For stays of more than a month, policies change regarding cleaning, amenities provided, and security deposit. Please inquire.

The space
The first floor consists of an eat-in kitchen and a cozy lounge area. they are separated by a large stone center chimney that houses a functional wood stove, which is the primary heat source. At the back are a full bath and a small utility area with a clothes washer. Upstairs, there are two large bedrooms, one with an ensuite full bath. There is Starlink internet throughout the house.

Outside there is a large yard, a fire pit, fruit trees, and an elevated patio that is a great place for meals or just admiring the view. The 150 acres of woods behind the cottage are open for exploring.

Guest access
The entire cottage and property are open to guests.

Other things to note
The cottage is in a rural setting, with wood heat, spring water, and no access to public transportation. The tap water is filtered and drinkable, but because the spring sometimes gets low in dry weather we recommend the use of bottled water, so that the tap water can be reserved for washing and bathing. We provide bottled water and firewood for shorter stays. Month-to-month renters will be responsible for providing their own water, and replenishing the firewood supply.

Due to the rural setting, mice sometimes find their way into the house. We ask that guests keep the kitchen clean and keep food in sealed containers, to discourage them from taking up residence.

Due to the remote location, a vehicle is a necessity. The cottage is located up a small country road, one mile from both US Route 219 (two lane highway) and the Allegheny Highlands Rail Trail, both of which lead directly into Elkins. Bicycles are available for guest use.

Sleeping arrangements are a queen bed in each upstairs bedroom, and a sofa bed downstairs.

The cottage has Starlink internet, which has been fast and reliable overall, but as with all satellite services there will be occasional outages during storms, fog, or heavy precipitation. There is a co-working space in Elkins (Common Door) that is well regarded if folks need 100% reliable internet.