Train vacation rentals in Appalachian Mountains

This is the second time that we have stayed with Donnie. The first time was in one of the cabooses. This time we stayed in The Depot. Both of these places were as described and pictured! I had good enough phone service that we did not miss having WiFi and there was cable for television. I had two children with me, an eight year old and a twelve year old, and they were both fine there! And we could look out the front door and see Buffalo Mountain. Because of Hurricane Helene damage, we did not get to go there but it was not for lack of trying! Sunday morning before we left, I got to see a deer in the pasture behind the depot! And some beautiful sunrises!

Beautiful location, place as described. Jacuzzi was great. Lots of hot water. Good water pressure, good shower. Bed was comfortable. Donnie was helpful and responsive.

We wanted to do something unique & different for our anniversary & this did NOT disappoint. From the “main” road you can see the 3 red cabooses up on the hill & our hearts smiled. They recently had storms & we could see where the flood waters deteriorated the sides of the driveway but it was still wide enough for us to pass another small vehicle if needed. Office Check in was a breeze and took less than five mins before we were standing in our getaway train(caboose) which is on a real track! We were the only ones staying this weekend but if others were present, there was plenty of room. Our furbabies throughly enjoyed having a large field in front of the cabooses to run in. The views from the swings were breathtaking especially during the sunsets. Once Inside, we enjoyed the comforts of home (except for a stove). The hotness of the water & the relaxing hot tub added to our experience. Some things were dated but that is to come with the territory. We hope to visit again in the fall.

Clean! Smelled great too. Geat distance (within 10min) to hiking (Ash Cave) in one direction and then a pizzeria with all kinds of drinks and snacks in the other. On a fairly traveled road in front, but also a great small space to explore right behind and firepit. Well kept! It was great for our young family. Very fun.

Cheryl's place was fantastic! The caboose was so cute and cozy. Beautiful surroundings and so peaceful. We enjoyed all the animals. The bison feeding was fun to watch, Cheryl's parents provided a lot of interesting facts about the bison. Looking forward to going back and taking the grandkids!

We stayed with our two dogs at Donnie's caboose over Thanksgiving while visiting family in the area. The location was great and super close to our family. It was quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!

Beautiful place on the water and off the beaten path. Very quiet and relaxing. Jan was very friendly and helpful.

This was our fourth stay at Apple Ridge! The cabooses are perfect to stay in and the location is so peaceful & relaxing. We go to get away from the hustle & bustle of life. We enjoy walks around the property and read books. When ready we head into Floyd for drinks (wine, beer & spirits) and food. Excellent hiking trails throughout the area. Definitely a place to visit!

Perfect space for 2 people. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was clean. We enjoyed the very quiet neighborhood and the scenic view out the sliding door. It was nice to sit on the deck and have coffee. We would definitely stay again.

We really enjoyed staying at Deb’s place. The caboose was super cute. The outside was the best part of the stay. It was peaceful, quiet and everything to keep you relaxed.

Everything was just as it was listed. Beautiful clean peaceful. We had a relaxing time loved it. Highly recommend. 😊😁

The Blue Caboose was extremely clean and has everything you need. I met my fiancée there. She came down for the weekend from Cleveland and I short drive from Ravenswood. We enjoyed the tiny home living and the location is great. Right outside of downtown Marietta. Another nice thing is that we ran into Bryan at the Earth Day festivities and he recognized me from staying at his caboose. We appreciate everything and had a wonderful time. We'll be back for sure!!!

My family and I had a wonderful time. It’s a great place to spend some quality time together.

Very clean, a great experience

Our family of 4 (8 year old child and 1 year old) had a great time. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our youngest. We were close to the city everything we did was close in distance. We loved the cozy atmosphere of the train it was just enough space for the 4 of us. We will definitely be back.

We loved The Escape! Such a cool Airbnb. Great location, very clean and we loved the rooftop deck!! We will definitely recommend to others. Thank you for sharing your caboose with us!

The owner was very responsive. The Caboose had everything we needed for a quick stay (including ice cubes that were already made, and a Brita that was already filled!). It was really clean and looked exactly like the pictures. I have never stayed in an Airbnb that felt so ready for guests. The whole experience was great and I would definitely stay again!

We loved staying at The Lost Pearl! Very cool place! We stayed in the Pirate room the first 2 nights then the caboose the last night. So beautiful and neat, antique decor throughout the historical home. Daniel greeted us and helped us when needed with recommendations , but also let us do our own thing! They have goats and a mini store packed full of goat milk products & fun things! You can feed the goats. The breakfast that was made for us Saturday morning was DELICIOUS. He recommended the perfect winery/brewery to meet both our needs, a perfect hike-park area that took us to a local waterfall. No tv in the pirate room- we brought our projector and watched Pirates of the Caribbean and Titanic! Caboose has a smart tv and heater. We had a wedding our last night near by, came back to a fire built for us. Each room included a book with history about the property and local areas, recommendations to restaurants and sites, wineries, antique shops and so much more! We will be back! Loved it!

Many years ago my Husband’s grandfather worked at the Smiths Falls railway station and his mom grew up in the old home now situated on the museum property. We gave this fun Caboose Sleepover gift to him for his birthday! We had a great stay!!

Our stay was beyond what we expected and the most valuable thing was the friends we made while staying there!

We had a lovely night in the Caboose. It was exactly as described. The beds were comfortable and as I read it could be a little light at night in another review, I brought an eye mask. It really wasn't that bright - my husband certainly didn't notice. There was air conditioning which worked well. As described, the washrooms and kitchen are in the museum, so perhaps bring a robe if you need to get up at night. Those facilities were shared with two other Cabooses, but there was lots of room and we only rarely saw other people. The staff were helpful and friendly.

we loved our stay, the caboose was beautiful and it was quiet everything was clean and put together very nicely. I’d give it a 10/10 we would love to stay here again!

Beautiful surroundings, quiet except for the sounds of nature. Truly an epic destination. Would definitely return but with MORE friends! This trip was just the two of us.

My son requested staying in a train over spring break. So when I found this air bnb it seemed like the perfect fit and it absolutely was!! It is clean organized and has great features! I now want to fully recreate the bathroom as my bathroom at home!! We will absolutely be back!