This is the kind of hotel you get when there's no competition close by. The walls in the room have…read morebeen patched so many times from holes being punched in them. There's a big soft spot in the floor that feels like the carpet is the only thing keeping you from falling through. The bathroom has mold in all the cracks, especially around the tub. One of our towels had a big toothpaste smear on it, so the maids are barely checking anything and just reusing it. The TV is so small for the room. The beds are horrible, with springs going every which way, and my back is stiff as hell from sleeping on them. It's fairly quiet since they don't have much business.

The hotel is in a prime location because THERE IS NOTHING ELSE AROUND. Saying that the hotel is…read morenice. I stayed for four nights and I enjoyed it. Thanks Best Western

Staff is super nice, they brought me a microwave. The lake is beautiful with plenty of hiking…read moretrails. The hot tubs are good. The pool is a little small for summertime. I was there in the middle of the week and it was almost too crowded, I would think it would be wall to wall people on the weekends. The rooms are just a basic hotel room, they really should have balconies.

Beautiful location!…read more We had a mini girls trip to the resort. Enjoyed hiking around the lake, swimming in the indoor/outdoor pool, and music at the restaurant. Overall it's a great place the rooms are a bit dated and things like the steam room and outdoor hot tub were not working.

Couldn't have landed in a better spot. Friendly folks running the place and the rooms were…read moreimmaculate. I'm posting this review via their included wi-fi, which is a godsend since my phone isn't getting service. Would stay again!

This motel was literally in the middle of nowhere and was a welcome sight. It proved to be over…read morepriced -$67.84 for a double room- and the WiFi didn't work but the linens were clean. The TV was only 19 inches but it was a flat screen at least. The room had a mini fridge. Shampoo would have been nice. No bells or whistles for sure.

Had an amazing time during our stay at the Brewstel. We used it as a home base for a ski trip to…read moreSnowshoe and it worked great for our group of 9 to chill during our time off the mountain. Lots of good food in the area and great local beers right downstairs. They specialize in small batch brews so it's always different and fresh. Their raspberry wheat beer was incredible while we were there. This hostel was one of the cleanest and best step-ups that I've been to (definitely in the US). Cubbies under the beds for each bunk (bring a lock), 4 showers (bring a towel), 3 toilets and a urinal. Beds were comfortable, sturdy, and didn't squeak. Good heat and cool kitchen/living room areas. Outdoor patio/deck for when the weather is nice. Best part was our host, Tim, who was super friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back next time we're in in the area.

So glad we made the 1.5 hour drive to be able to celebrate my birthday by looking in the windows…read morebecause this place was CLOSED. Even though your info clearly said you were open.

My husband and I stayed in Cabin 8 from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. The cabin was clean…read moreand refreshing. My only complaints are the blinds covering the sliding door need replaced as a few were broke and the satellite tv remote couldn't hit "ok" to go to channel, you had to exit out of the guide and type in the number you want. Other than that everything was in working order. The cabin has a slightly steep incline to get up there, however a little gas at the bottom of the hill and my Pontiac Vibe had no issues. However I'd definitely recommend a 4wd if you rent during winter/snowy weather days. They do not have a wi-fi set up, however our Sprint service worked fine on our phones for browsing. I give it 5/5 stars. I'd have no problem staying in one of their cabins again

I had high hopes and am kicking myself for not reading the reviews…read more.. Convenient location for a visit to Stonewall, the Asylum, hiking etc.. At check-in there were crumbs on the table/counters, jelly fingerprints on a kitchen cabinet, cobwebs, dust bunnies etc. And bring your own towels, pillows and sheets (the ones on site are so thin and ratty). Other supplies are limited - only had a few paper towels, 1 garbage bag, we almost ran out of toilet paper etc.. There is also a binder with tons of rules and fines if you don't follow them. I get that to some extent but it could be presented in a much better way.

Second time ! It's an experience ! We are on the parlor car with a more luxury experience !read more

Feedback on Castaway Caboose trip we just returned from on October 1, 2026:…read more It was an unique experience! The hot water in the shower was a plus, and the caboose was left at a beautiful location. There were a few things that could have been done better. **The family (on the other caboose traveling 9/27-10/1) should get a partial refund. They went out 9/27-10/1/26 Mice ate their food even after they put it in the oven. The food was put in the refrigerator but it was small and it would not all fit in there A mouse also jumped in the mom's hair. When we returned the staff/cleaners said they'd had an ongoing problem with mice all summer. Shouldn't guests have been told? Also, there were mouse droppings on the towels and kitchen scrubber initially, so I think this had been going on a long time. Plus, they should have been given mouse resistant storage containers. The back door by shower hard to unlock. We had to use a 2x6 one time to unlock it. Trim trees so solar lights on the back platform work longer. Suggest to online guests that they should bring more lighting (ex: headlamp flashlight, lantern) due to low lighting inside as the only lighting was a limited amount due to solar. Is it possible to supply a lantern with batteries. Use Lithium batteries on caboose? Put a hook by Blackstone grill to hang cooking utensils outside. Kitchen sink wouldn't drain. We found the hose outside positioned upward on the hill, so we reversed it. It's possible the last guests moved the hose. Maybe staff could have a checklist to double check this when they leave guests. Get different folding chairs. As much as we're paying, they should be functionable. Kitchen sink drain plug broken when we arrived. Clean magazine rack, windows, were moldy. **The biggest thing is they should have had an emergency contact device. This is of upmost importance, and I'm suprised it's legal not to have one. Even if it's just to send help if someone has a medical emergency. The train staff said they had a "reacher" so why don't the guests have one?? The train staff said we would have to walk 2 miles to a swinging bridge to contact someone. This would not be possible if someone had a heart attack. Thanks so much!

Fantastic experience! Good for train buffs and the neophyte rider, especially in the fall…read more Met the lovely Mary before our trip; little did I know that she was the narrator. Sat in the Parlor Car and had the pleasure to be served by Chase: very attentive, personable and went above and beyond for a few of our requests. The trains themselves were restored beautifully and quite comfortable and little did I know we would have the best seat in the house: right behind the diesel that got repositioned ( hubby is the train expert; forgive my probable incorrect recall and terminology!) Views were absolutely stunning, and exactly why these trips book up months in advance, particularly for the fall colors. Great narration by Mary as stated above, with lots of interesting information, not just related to trains. The highlight was the stop at the Falls- gorgeous and lucky there was rain recently so there just wasn't just a trickle! Lots of time to check it out before our return trip back. Met Stretch and Terry as well-- outstanding employees who truly care about giving the passengers an excellent experience. Food on our car was a make your own sandwich spread: roast beef was excellent but my one request is that they offer non red meat choices (like chicken) as my husband does not eat red meat (thank you to Chase for going to another car so my husband could have chicken for his sandwich). Gift shop as well at the depot. This being our fifth train ride in as many days, this was definitely THE BEST all around.

We had reserved our tickets in advance in the Parlor Car for the New Tygart Flyer train ride to…read morevisit the High Falls of the Cheat. The lady at the counter in the museum was helpful and pleasant. Beth was our Parlor Car hostess. She attended to our every need and more. Her descriptions of the scenery were helpful. The lunch she served was beyond our expectations. The announcements over the loud speaker for all the cars regarding scenery were helpful. The High Falls stop was beautiful. If you don't have children under the age of 12 and can reserve the Parlor Car, I highly recommend it. The décor was great. The restroom was convenient in the same car. Our return trip allowed us to watch the back of the train move through the tunnel and around the bends. We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Elkins which was a great hotel with a wonderful view. Dinner at Maggies in downtown Elkins made our whole experience memorable.

I stayed a night at the Baxa Motel in 2016 and enjoyed the experience, so I planned a trip (August…read more2018) that would have us stay in Buckhannon overnight. The Baxa Motel met all of our expectations: quiet, clean, simple, and within walking distance of great dinner and breakfast fare. The Baxa Motel is a typical mom 'n' pop, U.S. Route-style motel. Not a lot of frills (yes, there is a refrigerator and coffee service in the room), but the prices are affordable. There's hot water when you want and need it, and the air conditioning works fine. For the motorcycle-riding public, the parking lot is in great shape, and there is adequate safe parking for your ride.

Two years in a row we were bitten by bedbugs. We reported it the first year and it happened again…read morethis year. The room wasn't very clean. The bathroom floor was especially dirty. They try to make the rooms appealing, and they do a good job of that. Rooms are cosmetically nice. Very nice people. We just can't handle the bedbugs. Check under the mattresses and spray everywhere. If you choose to stay here and are sensitive to bug bites, bring prednisone and Benadryl. Also, we arrive as a group for homecoming. They rent apartments adjacent to the patio area. We like to stay put and celebrate each other. The people who actually live there didn't want the noise. We had to leave during the day when we didn't want to.