Sky View on the Rail Trail

Looking for an a unique, pet -friendly, fun and affordable vacation? With the Allegheny Highlands rail trail running out your front door, this tiny house is the perfect base for your outdoor adventures. This tree-house-like home offers camping with touches of luxury that will bring out your inner child. Experience local instead of corporate, while you unwind in paradise. Just 15 miles from Blackwater Falls, come and discover this hidden gem in the gorgeous valley below. The space This is a 1976 Burns Craft houseboat that has been converted into a tiny home with lots of natural light. Perfect cozy hide away to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax in the countryside. Experience the simple life in a tiny Appalachian town. The cozy home is designed to be a peaceful, stress-free oasis. The windows, skylights, and stained glass amplify the beauty of the surrounding mountains. The boat has a sunroom addition (with hammocks), a tiny bathroom, a full kitchen, a bedroom with spectacular views, a loft with a large comfy sectional couch, a tiny second bedroom, a front deck, and a sky tower lookout. ADDED VALUE FOR YOUR STAY: - No pet fees - Free firewood and kindling - Bikes and helmets available for use!. - Fully stocked kitchen saves on eating out. - Ample toiletries and linens for your comfort. GLAMPING: Glamping stands for glamorized camping. This means that, although you will have comfortable furniture and modern amenities, there is still a camping aspect to the experience. Specifically, the boat is not sealed up as well as a regular house, so as when camping, you'll need to keep your food stored to avoid any visitors. Another part of the camping experience is the tiny 10 gallon hot water heater, making shorter showers necessary. We are located on the edge of a forest. You may see an occasional moth, fly, stink bug, ladybug, or ants. There are animals in the forest around us. This is a DIY boat conversion. You may see imperfections. Those looking for a bug-free luxury stay might prefer a hotel. LOCATION: The sky house is located in the little historic rail road town of Hambleton, WV. Although not a wealthy resort area, our neighbors are honest and friendly. There is zero property crime and friendly local people who will help you if you're ever in need. We are on the the edge of town right along the cycle trail converted from the old rail line. An easy base to explore Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Thomas and Davis, and the Canaan & Timberline Ski Resorts. Amenities like groceries and gas are just 2 miles down the road in Parsons. You will be located in the valley beneath Blackwater Falls, with the Cheat River, the Monongahela Forest, and Blackwater Canyon surrounding you. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore a largely undiscovered region. This is a local area with hard working people. It's great for adventurers who like to experience the local area and get off the beaten path. It is not a vacation home resort area. It is also not completely remote or secluded. You will see wildlife, wake up to the birds, and have the wilderness at your doorsteps. You'll enjoy beautiful views and hours of peace and quiet. At the same time, you will also have neighbors in the distance and hear occasional children playing, lawnmowers running, barking dogs, chainsaws, etc. For the most part, this is a very quiet town, but we want guests to know what to expect. PRIVACY: The guest house is located across from another guesthouse (The Cozy Camper) and our home. While you may see us occasionally in the yard, you will have the guest house and driveway to yourself. The angle of the guest house allows for privacy despite being on the same lot as the hosts. The boat was purposely designed for privacy. Stained glass and privacy glass is used to keep every angle private. CHILDREN: The space is great for families with older children. The space is not recommended for crawling age, toddlers or active younger children. The woodstove is unguarded, there is an open step, extremely tall heights, and some rough edges. For this reason, it's best for mature children. THE SIZE: While there are beds for four people, this is a small space at under 400 sq feet. The hot water tank is only 10 gallons. For these reasons, it is recommended for only 2 people. I will allow 4 as long as you are okay sharing a small space. *Please note if booking for more than two guests: We have one queen bed in the upper bedroom, a small double in the basement, and a sofa in the living. The sofa does not pull out, it is a big comfy sectional sofa that can be used for a 4th bed but it just a couch. If you book for 4 guests, the 4th guest will sleep in the living room. With the open floor plan, there is no privacy between guests. Very tall or large guests may find the bathroom space tight, the hallways narrow, and the ceiling low. Guest access Guests have full private use of the guest house, guest house yard and driveway. Your hosts live on the same lot across the street in the main house, but we give you full privacy. There are other guests in the Cozy Camper, also across the street, but you will not see them other than from the driveway. Other things to note People with limited mobility should be aware that there are multiple stairs, narrow spaces, crawling-only spaces, climbing, a tiny shower, and a low ceiling. While we love rustic, cozy spaces, glamping isn't for everyone. This is not a luxury resort. This is a DIY home made boat conversion with imperfections. The sky house is on the edge of a forest, which is home to many bugs and critters. Occasionally sightings are expected. Also, while nature is all around, keep in mind that we are on the edge of a small town. You will hear lawnmowers, chainsaws, barking dogs, roosters, occasional dirt bikes or kids playing....small town Appalachian life.