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The Vandalia House - Handcrafted Timber & Stone - Gourgeous Inside & Out

An Absolutely Stunning and Private Location Bordering The Gauley & Meadow Rivers

Spacious & Beautiful Great Room With 42" Flat Screen TV w/ Directv

Full Gourmet Kitchen With Service For 12

Master Bedroom - King Size Pillow Top Bed

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Hico, WV

New River Gorge Bridge22 min drive
Summersville Lake29 min drive
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park39 min drive
Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)58 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This property was amazing! Great views! Plenty of cookware to cook for large families.Very inviting and cozy! Plenty of ...

Misty D.

Jan 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

6 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft + Den

2 Single Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Luxury Mountain Cabin on Gauley Canyon - Near New River Gorge

Come and experience Fayette County, West Virginia at it's very finest. The Vandalia House is located on our 300 acre farm bordering The Gauley River National Recreation Area with direct access to both the Gauley and Meadow rivers.

The Vandalia is a 3 Bedroom, 2 sleeping loft (3000 sq. ft) house. This house is stunning: designed and constructed with high end fixtures and features, no expense has been spared. The Vandalia House is a mid sized vacation rental house. It's an excellent choice for medium sized groups and families. Lots of space, private hot tub, full kitchen, canyon views and 2.5 baths.

The property boasts breathtaking views, rock cliffs, historical landmarks, a 70 foot waterfall, nature trails, rails to trails along the rivers, with endless possibilities for adventure. What makes this destination so unique is that all these vacation activities are right at your doorstep. You'll be able to arrive at the house, park the car, and just let your imagination run wild

When you do choose to climb back into the family car, The house is located within a short drive of several of West Virginia's State Parks and National Parks as well as many outdoor adventure opportunities available from the area's premier professional outfitters. We are also within a short drive of several quality golf courses.

This is a great house in an excellent location....look no further!

Keywords: Luxury Mountain Cabin
Vacation Home
New River Gorge
Gauley River
Summersville Lake
Whitewater Rafting
Zip Line

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

$25 / pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hico

This holiday home is located in Hico. Kaymoor Miners Trail and Nicholas Memorial Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Summersville Lake. New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Hico, WV

What's nearby

New & Gauley River Adventures - 21 min drive
New River Gorge Bridge - 22 min drive
Hawks Nest State Park - 27 min drive
Summersville Lake - 29 min drive
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park - 39 min drive

Getting around

Thurmond Station - 46 min drive
Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fat Eddie's - ‬26 min drive
‪Tractor Bar - ‬24 min drive
‪Long Point Grille & Bar - ‬25 min drive
‪Appalachian Coffee House - ‬24 min drive
‪Craft Kings - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Mountain Cabin on Gauley Canyon - Near New River Gorge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury Mountain Cabin on Gauley Canyon - Near New River Gorge ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Mountain Cabin on Gauley Canyon - Near New River Gorge ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Mountain Cabin on Gauley Canyon - Near New River Gorge located?

Situated in Hico, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of New & Gauley River Adventures, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and New River Gorge Bridge. Canyon Rim Visitor Center and Hawks Nest State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend Vacation

This property was amazing! Great views! Plenty of cookware to cook for large families.Very inviting and cozy! Plenty of room for large families. We loved that it was secluded. When it snowed the views were even prettier. Host was amazing! We will definitely stay here again! 5 stars from us!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, perfect location

We celebrated my husbands 40th birthday with our friends and family. The house was perfect! Quiet location to relax and unwind. Great kitchen to prepare a meal for 15 people. Minutes to all the adventure activities you could want! We had such a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

Almost heaven

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica R., Pittsburgh

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cabin in the Woods with Family

My family chose this location because it was close to really excellent whitewater rafting and hiking. First impression was that the house was slightly misrepresented with how many bedrooms/sleeping spaces there were, as one room was completely open so there was no privacy for one of the couples. Many of the beds were uncomfortable - we had to put one of the cot mattresses under the futon mattress so the people on that bed could be protected from feeling every single slat in the futon frame. I'd like to let the light sleepers know that if you are in the main floor master bedroom or in the loft, you will hear every sound in the house. The location is deep in the middle of nowhere down a very long single-lane road with lots of pretty nature trails and hiking nearby. The kitchen worked out very well for our group, with decent fridge space, cabinet space, and oven/stove usage. It was a very nice house overall. Some things could use some tlc (like the shower in the downstairs bedroom had a broken part.) The stairs to the second level were a bit tricky and dangerous, especially in the dark. 3 different people (ages 11, 41, and 70) fell down them at different times so we added a lamp at the bottom of the stairs so we wouldn't have to turn on the lights disturb anyone sleeping in the loft just to use the stairs. The 11-year old also slipped and fell in the upstairs shower, so I would advise to be extra careful with young kids or older people here. The hot tub and fire pit were nice to have available, and there was a good sized area outdoors to play some badminton. The owner responded with our needs for more gas for the grill when it was needed. Overall it was a good place to stay with our group of 12 humans and 3 dogs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

15 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent property secluded for privacy yet close to town and activities. Had a great time and would highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayden O.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything

Everything was better than expected. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo R.

26 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our experience

My wife tripped on the steps when we first arrived. we came after sunset, thus I would propose installing lights to the stairwell. Apart from that incident, we had plenty of room for our group of seven. The cabin was warm and inviting, with a spectacular view of the woods from the living room window. Overall, the house was in decent condition and was clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot in the woods

Stayed here for a weekend getaway with 6 others and we had a great time. The house was beautiful with a lot of very nice features throughout. Very nice kitchen and bathrooms with good water pressure. Everything was very clean in the house and it was stocked up very well with linens and utensils and all of that. Everyone said the beds were comfortable. Outside was very nice as well. We had a very nice walk out to an overlook and also walked around down to the river which was also really cool. I would certainly recommend to others looking for a nice group getaway in the woods. Come with all food and drinks and don't even have to leave! Even though we didn't run into any issues during our stay, it seemed like communication with the host was very easy. Would come again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

30 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cinnamon experience

If your seeking solitude this is your place. We truly enjoyed our family with just us- no neighbors. We had a surprise guide- an adorable little brown dog we named cinnamon! Obviously was owners pet- he went with us on our 2 1/2 hour hike and if we went down a trail we shouldn’t be going on he wouldn’t follow us, would sit there waiting until we came back, then took us the right way! Would recommend to others definitely but would suggest a sign at the very beginning of the property with each cabin name and an arrow. In the dark it’s tough to find. Thanks for our family experience, grandchildren loved the hot tub!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Orland Park, illinois

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Anniversary Family outing

The property is beautiful. The house has everything you could possibly need. Our group of 12 each had a place to sleep. Living room sofa and beds very comfortable. Huge outdoor deck. And the endless walking trails were amazing.. we are thinking of returning for 10 days next July. Absolutely no complaints

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House! We loved it!

We really enjoyed the house and had a great time hiking the trails. The view from the front porch is stunning! Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Marsha C.

22 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family Fun!

Cabin was really nice, very accommodating. Everyone enjoyed hiking the trails right from the property. Children loved playing in the woods and getting to see the wildlife.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

11 July 2021

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Great Family Reunion

Great location, views, and trails to hike. Really a hidden jem in the woods. Our group spent a lot of time at the home and really got to enjoy the property including the hot tub. Kitchen was well stocked for large family meals. We found everything we needed except a pizza cutter (Three cheese graters and no pizza cutter??) We were able to comfortably able to sleep two families (10 total). There are plenty of places to sleep in real beds, but any more than 10 may be pushing it with the bathrooms…but we had three teens. Look forward to another visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

10 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place!

Multiple state parks nearby, as well as the New River Gorge National Park. There is so much to do and everything is beautiful! The property has multiple hikes for all ages. You can spend days doing these hikes and continue to find new and exciting areas(set way points on GPS to help). We also saw turkeys, pheasants, deer and woodpeckers; some right from the porch! The house was clean and easily slept 5 adults and 4 children. This was a great place and we hope to go again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

27 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation in the woods

What a great house for a family vacation with the kids, grandparents, and even our dogs. Everyone loved it! Super comfy house, amazing hiking trails all to ourselves and so much history. Grandpa could sit on the deck and take in the action and a beautiful view while the dogs ran around and the grandkids got to hike. Loved it and would love to come back someday.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

enrico n.

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded house in a beautiful area of WV

The timber frame house is beautiful and relatively new. It is located at the end of a long, one lane, and partly paved road. You may not be able to get to the house if there is snow on the ground and you do not have an AWD SUV. Due to its secluded location, it is a 40 minute drive from the closest chain grocery store (Food Lion) and the town of Summersville. The first floor has an open layout with a cathedral ceiling and large windows that overlook the woods. Thanks to a clearing, it is possible to see the opposite side of the Meadow River gorge. The river is close, and the sound of the current is barely audible from the house. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and built with high quality materials (Kohler fixtures, marble). We counted a total of 8 beds (including a queen, a king, and a full sofa bed). The kitchen is well equipped. Several trails are accessible directly from the house. Only weaknesses are the WiFi, which is slow and intermittent (however, there was Verizon data service at the house), and the dishwasher that does not clean well, so you may need to budget for some time to clean the dishes at the end of your stay. Overall, we would love to return and spend more time in this beautiful area of West Virginia.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Donald L.

15 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Needs work on the little things

Beautiful but remote location. 30 min on narrow, windy, gravel roads to anything. Had to reset WiFi every hour or so. Decent kitchen but needs an upgrade. Slept 6 comfortably. Wouldn’t have wanted to have more. Nice fire pit. 2 out of 3 burners on gas grill worked. Not exactly luxury, but perfectly serviceable.

10/10 Excellent

stef Z.

11 Aug 2020

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Great weekend getaway off the beaten path

Great rental house in a beautiful area back in the woods of WV by the New River Gorge. Plenty of trails to check out right on the property including a trail to the waterfall, which was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Cincinnati Ohio USA

1 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in remote location

Lovely home. Very clean and roomy- and as presented on website. Hiking trails out your back door and lovely covered porch to soak in the serene surroundings overlooking Meadow River valley. Remote- count on 15 minutes of very narrow country road access before on the main highway. Only heads up- plan on hand washing all dish ware. Dishwasher was not working well. Overall- lovely stay and would stay again on our next rafting trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

2 July 2020

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GORGEous!

We spent 3 nights here with another family. The home was clean and and well appointed. We spent one afternoon exploring the trails, stream and waterfall right there on the property. It was breathtaking. We took advantage of the hot tub several times and had a campfire one night (big thanks to the owner for getting some firewood to us last minute!). Fayetteville was close and provided for a day of mountain biking, a stop at the Secret Sandwich Society (highly recommend) and Pies and Pints. The whole group spent an afternoon on the Timber Trek aerial adventure course when trails were too wet to ride. The only complaint related to stay would be the dishwasher. Because it didn’t function properly, I didn’t feel comfortable or confident using the dishes and cookware without washing it by hand first. Minor thing though; we would definitely book here again!!

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Charlotte

10 May 2019

Great Stay

Quiet location with all of the necessities for a relaxing get together. Spacious and clean house with great views!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Donna C.

2 Nov 2018

Very nice home, easy to work with, great trails nearby.

Pervis was very helpful in meeting all our needs. The house was clean and has a very well stocked kitchen. The area is very remote, but still only took about 25 min into Fayetteville. We had a wonderful time and made some great memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

29 Sept 2018

Outstanding stay

Excellent stay at the Vandalia house. Plenty of room for four couples to stretch out and relax. Nice view from the porch, fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals. The location is very quiet, and multiple trails are in walking distance. House has all the modern amenities you need, AC works great in the heat. This is an excellent option if you have a large group of friends going rafting nearby for the weekend. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW M.

24 Apr 2018

Awesome!

Houses and property are located in one of the most spectacular settings period. Constant drone of both the Gauley and Meadow Rivers is hypnotic. Wonderful trails with access to world class views. A definite two thumbs up! Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly R., Pittsburgh, PA

3 Dec 2013

Vandalia Vacay

I just got back from a weekend at the Vandalia House in the Confluence Resort with some friends. What a wonderful 2 days we had. The house was immaculate and BEAUTIFUL! I felt like I was in an HGTV dream house! The beds were comfy, the kitchen well-stocked, the fireplace was gorgeous. It rained the first night, but no big deal, we sat around the large dining table playing board games, laughing hysterically and just enjoying each others' company. We got up the next morning, made a big farm-style breakfast, then headed out to fish and do some light hiking on one of the many trails. The area is so peaceful and stunningly beautiful that you can really commune with nature. We came back "home", got ready and went into the charming little town of Fayetteville where we ate dinner at The Secret Sandwich Society (YUM!). Great service, good food, good price! We went back to the house, sat around the campfire and talked about how much we were enjoying ourselves and how we'd come back to the Confluence Resort in a minute. If you go, you may make some new friends with an adorably friendly brown and white dog who loves to have his tummy rubbed before he goes back home and a beautiful, fluffy, friendly cat who hung out with us ALL NIGHT! He/she was still on the porch when we woke up the next morning! Don't worry about them, though. They both have homes nearby. The only "complaint" I have is that the directions we were given were incomplete. They end at the Patterson House, which is fine, if that's the house you rented. Since the road turns into all gravel and you see signs reading, "private property-no trespassing", you really wonder if you're in the right area, especially if you arrive near dark. A little disconcerting. Oh! And if you want to hit one of the restaurants in Fayetteville or Summersville that are in the binder the owners put together, CALL FIRST. Fortunately we did and the first 2 we called were closed--and apparently had been for quite some time. Thanks Confluence Resort! We'll be back!