Fishing, boating, relaxing in Ravenswood WV deck/firepit, Sand Creek/Ohio River

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Ravenswood, WV

Buffington Island State Memorial13 min drive
Mothman Statue39 min drive
Mothman Museum39 min drive
Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

For a vacation, do you ever just want to "go home"? This property is just like going back in time! The house is the "Jim Porter House" in the small, historic town of Ravenswood WV. Our father, Jim Porter, was a very popular band director and friend to many. We have the dream of keeping the house in the family but also renting it to others to enjoy!
The house is a cozy 1 1/2 story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, large living room, dining room, and den. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas range and refrigerator. Off the kitchen it a laundry room with washer/dryer.
The property includes side yard and back yard with a large deck overlooking the Sand Creek which is about a quarter mile from the Ohio River. The deck has benches, picnic table, and fire pit. This deck is perfect for coffee-sipping each morning and then dinner parties at night! There is a small grill for cooking.
The nearby Riverfront Park has river access for boating and nearby kyack/canoe rentals.
Ravenswood is located between Charleston WV and Parkersburg WV/Marietta OH, give nearby access to state parks, restuarants, and cultural events.

Property manager

Ernest and Sarah Lawrence

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Not on weeknights; parking in yard.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Not on weeknights; parking in yard.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ravenswood

Located in Ravenswood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Riverside Golf Club and Woodridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forked Run State Park and Ohio River. Buffington Island State Memorial and West Virginia Motor Speedway are also worth visiting.

Ravenswood, WV

What's nearby

Buffington Island State Memorial - 13 min drive
West Virginia Motor Speedway - 32 min drive
Mothman Statue - 39 min drive
Mothman Museum - 39 min drive
Point Pleasant River Museum & Learning Center - 39 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min walk
Dairy Queen - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 13 min walk
Taco Bell - 16 min walk
Gino's Pizza of Ravenswood - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishing, boating, relaxing in Ravenswood WV deck/firepit, Sand Creek/Ohio River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Fishing, boating, relaxing in Ravenswood WV deck/firepit, Sand Creek/Ohio River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishing, boating, relaxing in Ravenswood WV deck/firepit, Sand Creek/Ohio River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fishing, boating, relaxing in Ravenswood WV deck/firepit, Sand Creek/Ohio River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ohio River and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Buffington Island State Memorial. Forked Run State Park and Riverside Golf Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

8 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Home

My husband and I needed a place to stay last minute due to a death in the family that could also accommodate our two dogs. The owners were super responsive and allowed us to book with less than 48 hours notice. The house itself is absolutely charming, with all of the necessities one would need to feel the comforts of home. I even found a little bit of peace during this time through a soak in the clawfoot tub upstairs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danette T.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We very much enjoyed our stay & had great communication from the host. We will for sure be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ravenswood stay

Very clean home. Owners extremely nice always text back quickly. Neighborhood was quiet. Really enjoyed our stay! Would definitely book again if we come back to that area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri L.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We stayed at this home during a long weekend visit to Ravenswood/Ripley. The listing is an accurate depiction. The home was clean and well stocked. The deck is great for quiet mornings or visiting with friends in the evening. communication with the host was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ernest and Sarah Lawrence

My sister and I inherited this home from our father, Jim Porter. He was considered Ravenswood's "Music Man' because he was band director from 1952 to 1980. We, like many in our era, grew up loving Ravenswood and he encouraged us to keep the house in the family as long as possible. Of course, the cost of running our homes (we live in NC) preculdes us being able to pay for the utilities, upkeep, and taxes on another home. So we have it on open on the VRBO platform as a vacation rental and are trying to make it pay for itself. We honestly have not made any money on the house, we are just happy to break even and still be able to visit ourselves and enjoy Ravenswood!

Why they chose this property

We love the water - you can bring a boat, canoe, kayak and put them in at the nearby riverfront park, a half mile away. We love visiting friends and many of our renters are coming to see friends, family, and attend class reunions. I still love just walks in the morning and evenings! Nearby towns like Point Pleasand, Pomroy Ohio as well as the bigger towns like Charleston and Parkersburg give additional activities like music venues and restaurants. Many of our guests have enjoyed just relaxing and unwinding in our peaceful town.

What makes this property unique

Our property is comfortable inside and out. Since I am an outdoor person, I love the spacious front, side and back yards. The deck overlooking the creek is just a wonderful hang out spot and a favorite of our guests.