The One West Virginia Airbnb You Need to Book for Epic Dark Sky Views

Few things are as awe-inspiring as the vastness of space. To tell you the truth, its enormity sometimes makes my brain hurt. For instance, consider that traveling to Pluto by car would take 6,000 years, NASA estimates. The observable universe, which is 92 billion light-years wide, would take much, much longer to travel across. A standard spacecraft can travel one light-year in 27,000-30,000 years. Does your brain hurt yet, or is it just mine? One way we can appreciate space from our small part of the universe is by gazing at the stars. Although thinking about space logistics can be headache-inducing, stargazing can be peaceful and even relaxing. One West Virginia Airbnb is the perfect spot for awe-inducing, calming stargazing. 

The Airbnb is in the heart of Summersville, a small town east of Charleston. A vacation in Summersville, West Virginia, is full of adventure, offering a lighthouse, waterfalls, shops, hikes, and the gorgeous Summersville Lake. Summersville Lake is known as the “Little Bahamas of the East,” a beloved slow travel destination with striking, clear blue water and top-notch outdoor adventures. 

There are just as many entertainment options inside the Airbnb home as there are in the surrounding area. Stargazers will love viewing the night sky through a Hexeum telescope. It sits on a balcony with overhead string lights and comfy patio furniture, including two egg chairs. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail or a good book while the sun sets. Other fantastic outdoor amenities include a fire pit with Adirondack chairs and a hot tub.

The Airbnb's in-house activities include playing in a game room with a poker table, a basketball arcade game, a ping pong table, a foosball table, a shuffleboard table, and darts. Guests can also watch a movie or catch a game on the home's large projector screen; its generously sized plush seating elevates the experience.

Guests can luxuriate in gorgeous living spaces. The kitchen has bright, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and an adjacent dining table that seats six. The sunroom features another massive dining table that seats 12 guests; two of its walls are covered in windows, providing an abundance of natural light. The home's living space is equally decadent, with a plush sofa, two armchairs, and a pale green accent wall.

Up to 14 guests can spread out among the home's four bedrooms. Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and one bedroom has an additional set of bunk beds. Incredibly, each bedroom has a workspace; the perfect spots to work while you're away.

If the telescope is the most appealing aspect of this home to you, you'll be thrilled to know that an official International Dark Sky Park is only about 60 miles away. Watoga State Park became an International Dark Sky Park in 2021, and celebrated its 90-year milestone anniversary in 2024. Others in West Virginia include Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park and Calvin Price State Forest.

For more information about this fabulous accommodation, visit its Airbnb listing.

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