Lost City Cottage

Ah what to say about this wonderful find.. We didn't know what to expect when we got to the farm. Oh what a delight ! From the minute we arrived we were just overwhelmed at the cottage and the surrounding area. The cottage is totally awesome. Mark & Phil were/are such gracious hosts. Sunday morning to be visited by Phil who delivered us fresh, hot muffins !! who could ask for more. The cottage is located right next to George Washington National Forest. We spent most of the week exploring the area. If you get a chance go to visit Seneca Rocks. It's about a 35 minute ride from the cottage. Beautiful area. We were riding a motorcycle and discovered so many wonderful roads to explore. We also did some 4 wheeling & had a great time. The weather was very good. The temperatures were still warm for the end of September & the trees were starting to turn. The colors were spectacular. The roads coming out of Lost River State Park are great ! Lots of hair pins turns and the views are just breathtaking. If you are a motorcycle rider, its a great place to explore !
The cottage had every possible thing that you could ever want. Mark & Phil are gracious hosts. It was home away from home. The cottage , the porches, OH and lets not forget about the goats & chickens !. Fresh eggs every morning, fresh vegatables to pick !
I would recommend this to everyone. Great for families with children, for hikers, for bikers. This is one of the best finds !!! We are looking forward to coming back again. Our GPS actually found a road that was not on a map and we were able to cross over the mountain by Peru, WV to get back to Lost City ! It was such fun. Normal people probably would have turned around but not us : )....
Thank you Mark & Phil ! You two are the best...

My very urban family (including 2 dogs) spent a relaxing week at the farmhouse cottage in Lost City. The cottage is in a buccolic setting but it is a comfortable, contemporary little house with modern appliances and comfortable beds. My daughter and I fed the goats and chickens every day and gathered fresh eggs. We hiked the nearby state park and national forest and spent an afternoon horseback riding. Mark and Phil are great hosts; they went out of their way to make us comfortable. We can't wait to go back.

Fabulous Cottage! Better even than we expected :) We can't wait to return and bring friends! Even the goats were friendly to our dogs!

Theresa :)

Tim and I totally loved staying at the cottage with our dog, Kiva. We practically lived on the front porch that afforded us beautiful views and allowed us to have the five chickens (the girls) out with us so we could keep an eye on them.
Each morning we gathered fresh eggs from our girls (thanked them) and fried them up with yummy cheeses and pepper and then devoured them on that great porch with tea and coffee.
The house was very comfy...everything we needed, and we slept like babies each night after having fun with the TV stations that entertained us and lulled us to sleep.
The hiking trails thrilled us each day as we ventured out for hours covering lovely places and viewing the mountains and valleys beyond.
Oh, and Phil's muffins will spoil you. We loved them and we loved the fact that Phil and Mark are like old friends who welcome you with no pretenses...just plain, down home friendliness and good will and faith. We were made to feel like the farmhouse/cottage was our home.
Tim worked some while I painted and sketched with such relaxation and joy...we both want to come back for a whole week to enjoy the location and especially those adorable chickens that we wish we had brought home with us. Miss those fresh eggs!!!!!
We will be back soon.

An incredible rental! Our time at Lost River was so relaxing, the week felt like a month. Wonderful views, a cozy atmosphere, and great hiking. The house is well appointed and comfortable. Mark and Phil are great hosts--from the moment we sent the first e-mail, they were responsive, accommodating,and provided lots of helpful information that made our trip a breeze. We had a wonderful time, and I think our dog had about the best week of her life. We will definitely be back!

What more can I say but this is a GREAT rental. It's not often that you can find a weekend getaway that 1) is an easy 2 hour drive from DC 2) has all the modern conveniences of home 3) has a comfortable bed 4) has outdoor activity just outside the doorstep 5) has incredibly hospitable hosts and 6) is dog friendly with a FENCED yard!! The only thing missing is a hot tub for the cold WV nights and a cozy wine bar in the "town". Perhaps Phil and Mark could work up a new business venture ;-)

I cannot begin to describe what a wonderful time my husband and I had at the cottage! It was so comfortable and peaceful! Our pup loved it as well! He is perplexed by the chickens! We already have a trip planned to go back! My husband is counting down the days!

We took to the trails one day! The cottage is just a couple of minutes from breath-taking views! Also, the people around the area are very, very nice!

I totally recommend the cottage to everyone!

We spent an amazing week at the Lost City Farmhouse Cottage in October. It provided a beautiful balance of the best amenities (wonderful linens, tasteful decor, jacuzzi, satellite TV and Wi-Fi) with perfect tranquility(millions of stars, laying hens, adorable goats, invigorating hiking,spectacular mountain vistas and a 20-minute drive for cell phone service--the best blessing of all). Our dogs adored romping in the huge fenced yard and splashing in the chill water of The Willows. Even when we stayed home, the view from every window was amazing. Mark and Phil were attentive while leaving us be, and the homemade banana bread was delicious. All this just two hours from the madness of DC--we'll come again!!