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Off-grid Octagon House on 170 Acres | Wellsburg, WV

This is the Ginseng House, the hosts built this from wood they cut around their farm. It sits on 170 acres and Buffalo Creek runs right by it. This is perfect for outdoorsy people who are in need of a secluded getaway. The house has a loft and a pull-out bed so it can host 4 guests, you can also pay an extra fee to pitch a tent for any extra visitors. Ginseng house is run by solar power…small appliances run great! While staying here you can buy eggs and maple syrup from the hosts and go down to the local country store for other food and supplies.

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This would be great in March and April before it gets too hot.

The hosts just opened their books for this year! If you’re from this area when is the best time to visit?

This Airbnb has almost 5 stars, check some of the reviews out:

  • An incredible stay at an enchanting cabin. You can’t beat the peace and seclusion.
  • Our weekend at the cabin was incredible! It was the perfect getaway. Making tea in the cabin and dinners out by the fire after long walks around the various trails was amazing. Thank you!
  • We had a great stay at the Ginseng house! It’s very well maintained and cleaned and well stocked with the things you need to have a pleasant stay. We spent a lot of time on the Creek, which was very fun and refreshing! Despite being in the woods, we had minimal issues with bugs in the cabin. It was an incredible stay at a beautiful property.
  • Absolutely magical. Hard to put into words the feeling of peace and serenity at this cabin. Jim and Jo Ellen do an exceptional job of making it a perfect experience. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Good news! Pets are allowed at this one. A couple things to note, there is NO WiFi, bring a flashlight or lantern for cloudy days, bring a cooler due to there being no fridge, bring water bottles and hand sanitizer as well, and the outhouse is right beside the house.

This is a rustic off-grid experience! So don’t expect luxury. I’d love to stay here to recharge.

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