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Wildwood cabin at Paradise in the Woods on the Buckhannon River

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Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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French Creek, WV
  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center
    24 min drive
  • West Virginia Wesleyan College
    41 min drive
  • Snowshoe Mountain
    103 min drive
  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    71 min drive

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About the area

French Creek

On river.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of West Virginia State Wildlife Center and 16 miles (25 km) of Holly River State Park. Kumbrabow State Forest is within 20 miles (32 km) and West Virginia Wesleyan College is within 32 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center - 24 min drive
  • Holly River State Park - 34 min drive
  • West Virginia Wesleyan College - 41 min drive
  • Stonewall Resort State Park - 51 min drive
  • Snowshoe Mountain - 103 min drive

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fullmoon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bear Skin Inn - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wildwood cabin at Paradise in the Woods on the Buckhannon River

3/4 mile long driveway to your haven in the woods. Located next to Paradise Cabin at Paradise in the Woods. Cabin is all new and ready for the 2021 rental season. Cabin has downstairs game room with pool table. Downstairs also has one king bedroom and bathroom with laundry. Main level has 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom, kitchen, dining and deck. Easy walking path to secluded swimming area (there are 2 swimming areas to accommodate 2 cabins on property) There are fire pits at the cabin and by the river so you can build a fire and roast smores with your crew. Swim, fish, raft, hike, or just relax on the front deck and enjoy the wildlife.

Cabin sleeps up to 9 in 3 bedrooms, two bedrooms on the main level and one downstairs.

The kitchen has all the appliances and utensils you would have in the comfort of you own home. There will be a starter of garbage bags and dishwasher tabs to get you started.


Please be aware that the driveway is long and steep in a couple places and is a bit rugged. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended but not necessary. Keep in mind that low sitting cars may drag going in and out the drive. (4-wheel/AWD is necessary in the wintertime due to snow)

The train tracks are active but the train does not have a regular schedule, it may run twice in one week and not again for a month. If it goes by once, you are likely to see it twice, it is a coal train, the cars go up empty and come back down loaded.

We are pet friendly (dogs only, fee required). You must clean up after your pet inside and out. Excessive pet hair on furniture or pet excrement (especially inside the cabin) may result in forfeiture of all or part of security deposit.

The area and surrounding places:
-BUCKHANNON - 24 miles, 40 minute drive - This is town where you will find Walmart, Kroger, Gas, Cinema, Restaurants, Hospital, etc.
-ROCK CAVE - 13 miles, 24 minute drive - IGA, Family Dollar, Hardware, Clinic, Pharmacy
-WEST VIRGINIA WILDLIFE CENTER - 12 miles, 20 minute drive - Giftshop, Hiking Trails, Wildlife Center.
-JAMES W CURRY LIBRARY AND PARK - 3 miles, 10 minute drive - Library, Park, Pavilion, Playgrounds.
-HELVETIA - 9 miles, 18 minute drive - Historic Swiss village, Home of the Hutte Restaurant.
-PICKENS - 13 miles, 28 minute drive - Home of the Maple Syrup Festival.
-SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN - 49 miles, 1 hour 30 minute drive - Skiing, Snow tubing
-CANAAN VALLEY SKI RESORT - 74 miles, 1 hour 43 minute drive - Skiing, Snow tubing
-BLACKWATER FALLS - 80 miles, 2 hour drive - Waterfalls, Giftshop
-KUMBRABOW STATE FOREST - 22 miles, 50 minute drive- Hiking Trails, Shooting Range
-HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK - 30 miles, 55 minute drive - Hiking Trails, Restaurant, River, Waterfalls, Outdoor Public Pool.
-AUDRA STATE PARK - 32 miles, 1 hour drive - Hiking Trails, River
-TRANS-ALLEGHENY LUNATIC ASYLUM - 33 miles, 59 minute drive - National Historic Landmark, Offers historic and paranormal tours.

Property manager

Cheryl Lewis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the cabin.

Location highlights

  • On the river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 2 well trained dogs only, fee is required.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Wildwood cabin at Paradise in the Woods on the Buckhannon River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sales Team Getaway
We all enjoyed the peaceful setting. Always have fun at the cabins by the river. Plenty to do and get out for adventures. Host was spot on with everything and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Piece of Heaven!
We LOVED our week-long stay at this cabin in French Creek! The property description was spot on, so there were no surprises for us upon arrival. Asking any remaining questions or concerns up front prior to booking or your arrival is vital, and this host (Cheryl) was wonderful in both her communication and responsiveness to every question asked! Pretty much anywhere you stay in WV is going to be 20min or more from your typical shopping options and chain restaurants. Growing up in the hills of Appalachia, we judge "how far" some place is, by the time it takes to get there (not the distance). Read the description and Cheryl gives you an idea of how much time it will take to get to French Creek where there is a Dollar General and a diner (Bucks was a favorite), or Buckhannon where you can find a Kroger and a several small town shops and eateries (we could live on CJ Maggie's, very extensive menu!). The driveway to this cabin and it's bigger sister, is about 1/2 mile long and very rough - similarly as rough as the gravel road leading to the driveway. I don't consider this anything Cheryl can do much about...if you've ever lived in the hills/mountains, you know the difficulty with maintaining a smooth gravel road or driveway, especially one clinging to the side of a mountain next to a ravine. Cheryl's description is up front about this, so it should not be a knock on her rating if you choose to stay here. The road to seclusion is rarely paved, else it would be crowded :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ambrose F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful river stay
This is a beautiful, quiet spot by the river. House is clean and comfortable and we enjoyed sitting on the deck and by the fire pit. The river is gorgeous, we saw eagle and river otters! The stairs in the house were tricky to navigate for our pregnant friend but you can easily walk outside between the two floors of the house. Thank you for sharing your quiet retreat with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
If you want to get away from everything for a while this is the place. It was very quiet and somewhat deep in woods. Great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jersey D., Fort Mill

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite rental property
This is the best cabin and location out of all my vrbo rentals. Group of old friends get together here every year going on 6 years. There’s no other place we would rather stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffani f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
The property was amazing, the river was amazing. My only suggestion is maybe don't have the cleaning lady come when everyone is leaving since the road/driveway isn't wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass. Other than that it was a great place and a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our family loved our week here at the house. So beautiful, quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the river and swim hole, walks along the train tracks and evenings by the fire pit. Thank you for allowing us to spend time at your wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Father's Day Trip for my Dad
This was trip for my dad and his sons, grandsons, and great grandson. We had a great trip. The place was secluded. The cabin was spacious and had plenty of rooms to sleep, plenty of room to cook, plenty of room throughout the house. Thank you for allowing us to use your cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Very peaceful! Owner was responsive to all issues. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This was our second time staying at this property, plenty of sleeping arrangements for our group, we love this place it’s by the river we did a little fishing while we was there , the place is always clean when we arrive and the host is wonderful to work with, the only thing that I would say needs maybe looked into is the water pressure but nothing we couldn’t deal with!! Wonderful place we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wood's in the woods
very nice place but we wish there was better water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We love this property! I love the cleanliness of the cabin and the amenities. My husband and kids love playing in the river. We didn’t get to see a train this time, but hopefully next time. We all love this cabin and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded getaway
Very clean, cute and wonderful cabin. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend others to book!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Heaven
On the wall of the Wildwood Cabin at Paradise in the Woods is a poster that says, "And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul." Our experience there provided the perfect opportunity to detach from our workaday world, listen to the river, and watch the leaves fall. Cheryl was an incredible host, providing detailed directions to the property and responding quickly to my pre-visit questions. The cabin was very clean and bright and loaded with amenities to make our stay comfortable. The decor was "woodsy" and complemented the mood of the property. There was ample room for our group of 5 adults to spread out for "me time" and gather together for meals, games, and camp fires. There are a few things for which travelers must prepare: The private "driveway" to the Cabin is long and narrow, a combination of dirt and gravel, with lots of ruts. Winter visitors are advised to bring their four-wheel drive vehicles. The circular stairway leading from the main floor to the ground floor is very narrow and almost impossible to navigate while carrying luggage or munchies; however, it is possible to go outside and around to access the area. The water smells of sulfur. It is soft and fine for showering, but we recommend bringing drinking water. Finally, the Cabin is truly out in the middle of nowhere, and there's little to do in the "nearby" towns (besides the Insane Asylum), so plan to stay in and enjoy the togetherness. We did.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It was Awesome,great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Seclusion
We were there in early August of 23. The cabin is beautiful and in a beautiful setting, but it is very secluded. 40 mins or so to any gas or groceries so plan accordingly. The road in is pretty rough, but we made it with some non 4 wheel drive vehicles. The cabin has lots of great amenities and the owners are very attentive and friendly. The AC died a couple of days after we got there and they showed up almost immediately with window units. They got the AC fixed within a couple of days. The river is close and very walkable and was fun and/or relaxing depending on what you want to do. There is a sandy beach like area to hang out. We took inflatable tubes and floated down a mile or two then walked the railroad tracks back which go right by the cabin. Only 1 train went by the entire week we were there so train noise wasnt an issue. Even though it is remote, the wifi worked great all week. There are several parks less than an hour away with great trails and a wildlife center 15 mins away where you can see some cool animals. We had a great trip and would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a beautiful place in the woods
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
It was amazing and peaceful! We enjoyed the family quality time as well as time by the river, fishing, some hiking and cruising around the roads. The cabin is very clean and cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice secluded area.
Loved the river access. Did not care for the steps to the basement, they were too narrow. The rest of the house was nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Family Getaway
The house is very nice, the area is beautiful and very private and relaxing. We came with extended family (6 adults, 3 children) and had plenty of room for everyone. As everyone has mentioned, the stairs can be challenging, but are not unmanageable. Some in our party preferred to walk the driveway up and down. The fire pit is great. I recommend ordering the wood. It was there, stacked, covered, and ready for us when we arrived. Cheryl is a great host, very helpful, and responded quickly to messages. The beach area is a short walk, but worth it. I would recommend life vests for littles as the water is deep and swift in some areas. However there are other areas that are calm and more shallow. Plenty of areas to fish as well. All in all, we had a wonderful time. There was something for everyone to do, if they wanted to do more than just relax in the peaceul surroundings. If I were to make any suggestions, I would say maybe a few extra towels for showering or cleaning up spills and a new set of tupperware as some was cracked or missing lids, but we really did not have any complaints at all. We had an amazing 7 nights. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really is Paradise in the Woods!
We loved our stay here. The cabin is very isolated and at the bottom of a gravel driveway that made us a little nervous the first time down. The cabin itself is clean and well kept. We enjoyed swimming and fishing in the river and walking up and down the train tracks, as well as having a campfire at night and playing cornhole, pool, and lots of board games. We did do a bit of exploring in the area which meant a lot of driving as the cabin is really out there! If you want to get away from it all, this is a great place to do it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would return.
Beautiful cabin. Treacherous road!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lukas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Scenic Get-away
We greatly enjoyed our stay. The property mixed the comforts of home with the adventure and beauty of cabin in the middle of the wilderness. I high recommend this property to one anyone looking to get away for awhile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away!
Had a great weekend in the woods
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We would stay here again, the cabin was cute and cozy enough room for everyone that stayed. The host was very nice and accommodating. It was secluded, no one bothered us and it was close to a river to fish had a little beach area to sit and relax and swim or fish . It had everything we needed, and was clean. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023