Mountain Life

Inn

2024

13 Bevans Ln. Paw Paw WV 25434

Welcome

We hope you enjoy your stay!

Network- Mountain Life Inn

Password: Pawpaw13

Check In 3pm

Check Out 11am

House

Amenities

Free Netflix

Coffee/Tea Station

Bike Storage

Half Bathroom on 1st floor

Refrigerator /Freezer

Microwave

Free Laundry Facilities

Front Porch Sitting Area

Rules

Please leave all towels in ​bathroom at checkout

Host Contact Info:

Mountain Life Property ​Mangement

(304)449-4931

mountainlifeinn@gmail.com

About Our

Inn

Built in ​1898

Physician and surgeon Dr. Belmont W. McBee and his wife Ida built the house

in 1898; however, they only lived in it for a relatively short time, selling the house to ​Ida’s sister Gertrude and husband Joseph Largent in 1905. Dr. McBee died of

dysentery in 1918, and by 1920 Ida and her now adult son were living on Railroad St. ​down by the B&O Train Depot and apple packing plants.

Since being purchased by Gertrude and Joseph Largent, the house has been ​sold more than a dozen times, the most recent purchase was by the firm- Cacapon ​Preservation Solutions, LLC in August 2023 who oversaw the adaptive reuse of the ​property. Cacapon Preservation Solutions, LLC was established by an architect and ​local historian with the vision of protecting and preserving West Virginia’s historical ​places for the benefit of current and future generations. In fulfilling that vision, the ​firm consults with and assists WV property owners, municipalities, residents, and ​concerned citizens who want to protect and preserve historic structures navigate ​the historic preservation process.

With the beginning of commercial navigation of the Potomac River in 1749 by

fur traders of the Ohio Company, land in the vicinity of present-day Paw Paw was ​settled by farmers and rivermen. As additional settlers began arriving around 1800 ​in the immediate area of present-day Paw Paw, a town began to emerge, and this ​growth accelerated in 1836 as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company began ​work on the Paw Paw Tunnel directly across the Potomac River in Maryland. Later ​the settlement was identified as “Paw Paw Tunnel”, eventually “Tunnel” was ​dropped and the area became simply known as “Paw Paw”.

The town of Paw Paw was established (incorporated) in 1891 and its primary ​employer from 1868 until 1951 was a large tannery on the banks of the Potomac ​River. A large orchard (primarily apple) industry also was centered in Paw Paw that ​lasted from 1894 until 1985. The town of Paw Paw is currently home to three ​individually nominated historic buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: ​the 1893 Mayor’s Office and Lockup on Lee St; the 1876 St Charles Catholic Mission ​Church (next door to the Inn); and the 1928 two-room Black School on Amelia St. ​Also of note is the late 1890’s B&O Train Depot designed by noted architect E. ​Francis Baldwin.

Front Porch Family care

43 Cinder Lane

Paw Paw Wv 25434

(304) 504-2355

Mountaineer Community Health Center

Winchester St.

783 Paw Paw Wv 25434

(304)947-5500

UPMC Western Maryland Hospital

12500 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502

(240) 964-7000

UPMC Urgent Care

1050 E. Industrial Blvd Suite 17

Cumberland, Md 21502

(240) 964-9300

Local Medical ​Centers and ​Emergency ​Departments

For Immediate ​Emergencies please

dial 911

Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Company

44 Moser Ave.

(304)947-7644

Paw Paw EMS Station

123 Winchester St.

(304)947-7644

Public Boat/Kayak/ Float and ​Swimming Access

Paw Paw Boat Access- Right down the Street ​from the Inn to the Right before you cross the ​White bridge

Town Creek Aqueduct, Oldtown, MD 21555

6.6 miles away

Green Ridge Canoe Outfitter (rentals)

23403 packhorse rd se Oldtown, MD 21555

C&O Canal ​and ​Towpath

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National ​Historic Park is a 184.5-mile linear park from ​Cumberland, Maryland, to Washington, D.C. ​Originally, the C&O Canal facilitated trade for ​communities along the Potomac River. Today, ​it offers historical, natural, and recreational ​experiences. The entire towpath is part of the ​Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and ​features historical structures, waterfalls, and ​stunning views of the Potomac River.

The Paw Paw Tunnel, at 3,118 feet, is the ​longest man-made structure on the C&O ​Canal Towpath and the Pittsburgh-to-​Washington, D.C. route. Inside the unlit tunnel, ​bicyclists should dismount and proceed ​slowly due to the narrow path.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park ​(U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).

GreenRidge

State Forest

Green Ridge State Forest spans 49,000 acres, making it ​Maryland's largest continuous public land. Situated in the Ridge and ​Valley Province of the Appalachian Mountains, it boasts abundant ​natural and cultural heritage.

Green Ridge has 50 plus miles of hiking trails available for day hikes or multi-​day backpacking experiences. Trail guides including maps are available for ​purchase at the Green Ridge Headquarters.

Camping

Padding

Fishing

Driving Tour

Hunting and Trapping

Shooting Range

For more information please visit:

Green Ridge State Forest

Playgrounds

Parks and Water Holes

• Paw Paw Municipal Park-699 Winchester St.

• Paw Paw Playground- Amelia St.

• Cacapon State Park- 818 Cacapon Lodge Dr, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 30 ​miles
  

• Constitution Park and Pool - Fort Ave. Cumberland, MD 21502 25 miles

• Paw Paw Wv Boat Dock- At the base of the Maryland Bridge

• Town Creek AquaDuck- Oldtown, Maryland 6.6 miles From Inn.

• Great Cacapon Public Access- Rt. 9 approx. 13 miles from Inn.

Local

Eateries

Big and Tiny’s ​Tavern

293 Henry Miller blvd

(304) 947-7772

Dine-In or Carryout

Country Store/ ​Liberty

10 Winchester St.

(304) 947-5988

Dine-In or Carryout

Fresh Produce and ​Forget-Me-Nots!

273 Henry Miller blvd.

Berkeley Springs, Wv

Only 25 miles away

Berkeley Springs, nestled in the West Virginia ​mountains, is a historic spa town filled with art, ​state parks, great dining, shops, and more. With ​warm mineral springs and a vibrant art scene, ​it offers something for everyone.

Only 30 miles away

Cumberland is full of tree-lined streets, small-town charm, and a surprising ​arts community nestled in Maryland's mountains. Whether for your family, ​business, or lifestyle, Cumberland promises a quality of life that will make ​you stay for a lifetime.

Around the

36 miles away

Situated in northern Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Winchester ​invites visitors to explore historical sites, museums, vineyards, ​farmers' markets, and quaint Old Town streets once walked by ​George Washington and Stonewall Jackson..

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