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Stay Overnight At This Spectacularly Unconventional Renovated Schoolhouse In West Virginia

The renovated Kearneysville Schoolhouse in West Virginia offers a unique and memorable vacation rental experience with historic charm and modern amenities.

Published Mar 23, 2023

Written by 

Cristy Carr

There are so many incredible places to stay when booking a getaway in West Virginia that it can be hard to narrow it down to just one! Let us help: consider a stay at the fabulously unique Vrbo schoolhouse vacation home rental in Kearneysville, West Virginia.

The newly renovated old schoolhouse turned vacation home rental in Kearneysville, West Virginia is one of the most comfortable, most unique, most memorable getaways you can take in West Virginia.

Front entrance of a stone house with a white door, surrounded by colorful flower pots and greenery.
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This school was originally built in 1872 and still features many original furnishings, including chalkboards, a bell tower, vintage desks, an antique typewriter, and more.

Cozy room with a bed, sofa, wooden accents, and large windows, featuring a clock and decorative wall art.
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The studio space features a King bed, a Queen Murphy bed, and a sleeper sofa, making it a good choice for small or medium sized groups.

Spacious room with two beds, a wooden table, bookshelves, and a chalkboard, featuring warm lighting and wooden floors.
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Other features you wouldn't have found here in the school's nineteenth century days include a smart TV, a well equipped kitchen, free WIFI, air conditioning, and a full bathroom.

Bright bathroom featuring a tub, shower, toilet, and modern decor with wooden flooring and framed artwork on the walls.
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Located just minutes from the many hiking trails, vineyards, and historic sites that are found throughout Jefferson County, West Virginia, the Kearneysville schoolhouse is also within easy reach of popular travel destinations like Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg, and even Washington, D.C.

A bright kitchen with a vintage sink and blue cabinets, opening to a lush green outdoor view through a glass door.
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But you don't even have to leave the premises to make good memories here at this one-of-a-kind West Virginia Vrbo.

A charming stone house with a tower, surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers in a serene outdoor setting.
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Within the walls of this schoolhouse themed vacation rental, you'll find historic schoolbooks to peruse and old-fashioned games (nine pins, chess, marbles, jacks) to play, as well as a private yard with a gas firepit in the backyard.

Two chairs with floral cushions sit beside a small table on a grassy area next to a brick building with large windows.
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No wonder we consider this little studio apartment one of the best places to stay in West Virginia!

A cozy kitchen featuring a blue cabinet, stainless steel appliances, and a colorful braided rug on the wooden floor.
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Can you believe that such a unique and historic vacation home rental as the renovated Kearneysville Schoolhouse can be found in West Virginia? To book, check out this one-of-a-kind West Virginia vacation rental near Harpers Ferry on Vrbo. Let us know how you enjoy your stay!

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