Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Gym
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

French Creek, WV

West Virginia State Wildlife Center
‪21 min drive‬
West Virginia Wesleyan College
‪39 min drive‬
Holly River State Park
‪51 min drive‬
Blacksburg, VA (BCB-Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive)
‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bed #1

1 Queen Bed

Bed #2

1 Queen Bed

Beds 4&5

2 Single Beds

Futon in Living Room area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Woman owned and CLEAN! Schedule much-needed family time to trout fish, hike trails or just chillax! The Deerling is a family-friendly cabin in the quiet hardwoods along a WV dirt road. Unique touches blend art and practicality with hand-crafted stair railing and a tiled walk-in shower in a secluded location to create a welcoming and peaceful place to unwind alone or with your family and friends. Rejuvenate and renew in the seclusion of the quiet woods of WV at The Deerling! $95 Pet fee required if furry friends are also coming.

Property manager

Cheryl Cain

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

*fee must be pd *deposit kept for pet destruction

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters agree to lease at their own risk and assume all responsibility for incidentals and accidents that occur during the stay.

Deposit may be kept for pet waste left in the yard, hair, fleas, soil/chew damage to furniture, beds, rugs, other property, or having pet w/no consent

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 2410-0146

About the area

French Creek

Located in French Creek, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fidler's Mill - Historic Gristmill & Building and Appalachian Glass are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wendling's Plaza and Skyline Plaza. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

French Creek, WV

What's nearby

West Virginia State Wildlife Center - 21 min drive - 15.1 km
West Virginia Wesleyan College - 39 min drive - 33.6 km
Stonewall Resort State Park - 48 min drive - 35.6 km
Holly River State Park - 51 min drive - 26.3 km
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - 57 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Country Roads Diner - ‬24 min drive
‪Fullmoon - ‬15 min drive
‪Gaine's Diner - ‬24 min drive
‪Kays Diner - ‬21 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 9.3 mi (15 km) from West Virginia State Wildlife Center and within 20 miles (32 km) of Fidler's Mill - Historic Gristmill & Building and Holly River State Park. Upshur County Recreational Park and Upshur County Public Library are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

26 Mar 2025

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

Comfortable cabin, peaceful location

This cozy cabin made for an excellent home base during a recent family girls’ trip to the Helvetia and Pickens areas. The large bathroom adequately accommodated three women and was stocked with plenty of towels. Beds were comfortable and dressed with soft linens. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin’s peaceful and secluded setting, accessed by an easily navigable drive. I appreciated the value of this rental along with the owner’s excellent communication and would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

18 Feb 2025

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

A real gem

Absolutely wonderful place! Peaceful, so relaxing. Lots of deer each day. We would recommend it highly for anyone looking to unplug and getaway. We will definitely return for another stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

28 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful as always.

This was our third stay and was a great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

18 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful

n. Deco was very sforsble

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

silvi l.

15 Sept 2024

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

Peacefull

Nice clean.easy communication..

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

20 Aug 2024

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

cozy

The Cabin was very clean and well stocked. Great accommodations. Very nice decorations and nice furnishings. We really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

16 Aug 2024

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

AMAZING

I loved the stay. The cabin is perfect for off the grid living. Everything was above and beyond my expectations!! I highly recommend if you want to get away from it all The Deerling is the place to go.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

6 Aug 2024

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

Awesome place quiet out in woods

Great place for peace and quiet with plenty to do within an hours drive.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

2 July 2024

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

Secluded, Peaceful and Gorgeous

We were spending a few days attending a local festival and by God’s Grace found this gorgeous property. Extremely clean, rustic decor, very comfortable. Fun games, good wifi, and we had a blast with Deer Pong. Enjoy the wildlife which visits, including deer and a very inquisitive hummingbird! Cows watch you from the lower pasture. I would recommend for anyone looking for secluded peace! Bring food. Nearest grocery is a hike!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew c.

3 Apr 2024

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

Great Experience

Our family enjoyed the natural setting of the cabin. The kids enjoyed playing with the games and the exploring the property. It was a great chance for our family to unplug and recharge.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathera S.

9 Mar 2024

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

Cozy little cabin in the woods

Everything was clean. So happy with our stay. Check in was easy. The cabin is super cute and cozy. Secluded in the woods. Beautiful scenery.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

9 Mar 2024

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

Enjoyable Stay

Good trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

9 Mar 2024

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

Nice getaway

Good stay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our stay was wonderful. No phonecalls could come in or out but we enjoyed that extra quiet. The WiFi helped with maps and boredom. The Coe county store down the road was really nice. Great food and prices without having to go too far. We did Fasnacht this year and this place was close by which helped greatly! The steep incline to get to the cabin shocked us at first but we soon mastered it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt z.

26 Oct 2023

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

Matt

Excellent! Everything was beyond expectation. The location was beautiful The house was immaculate. It seems that every little detail was thought of. Thank you for all of the work that made it what it was.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon and LouAnn L., Marshall, IN USA

18 Oct 2023

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

Middle of nowhere

Very much in the middle of nowhere. Long drive to everywhere. Did not have internet the first couple of days because we were emailed the wrong password. Once we got that straightened out, the internet worked great.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

7 Sept 2023

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

Great Place to Stay

The cabin was lovely and serene. Everything was clean and perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was one of our favorites. We loved everything about it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

23 Aug 2023

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

Cabin stay

Peaceful and quiet! Outstanding canon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

13 Aug 2023

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

Nice and clean cabin

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

6 Aug 2023

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

Great cabin

Awesome cabin tucked away in beautiful country, thanks for sharing it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Connie M.

29 July 2023

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

I was surprised to have to make my own bed when we arrived

There are plenty of beds for the number of guests advertised, but the "commons" area cramped. We could not all eat at the table together. No room in the kitchen to cook when someone sitting at the table

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

25 July 2023

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

Short getaway

Everything went smoothly from checking in and out. As stated the property is isolated but that was part of the allure. We visited Green Bank observatory, West Virginia wildlife center and Audra state park. Travelled from Pittsburgh area and stopped at Tygart lake and enjoyed the floatables on the lake for some good fun. So numerous things to do as well as night time fires at the cabin. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy N.

24 July 2023

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

A perfect break from the world

My husband and I visited some friends in the area during the July 4th week. This cabin is the perfect accommodation. It is tucked away but easy to get to, surrounded by nature but equipped with all the modern amenity one would need even during an extended stay. It doesn’t look it from the outside but is actually quite spacious! It is so clean and tastefully decorated, and I felt at home and at ease right away. Communication with the host is easy and fast. Would definitely rent a cabin from Sheryl and Derek again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2023

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

Wonderful getaway!

Cabin was so quaint and decorated beautifully. Was clean and neat. Well supplied. Wonderful area to relax and get away from it all!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Cain

I inherited Big Run Respite’s land, and it is important to me to be able to me to carry on our family’s legacy of loving and living a simple life in the woods, so that's why we built The Deerling- to share the simple life off the beaten path.

Why they chose this property

Several locations were considered as the first build site, but we settled here on this knoll in the ferns and ground pine. When I initiated our goal by sawing down the first tree, I knew this was the perfect location to find peace and rest for restoration.

What makes this property unique

We built a small pond close to this cabin so guests could enjoy its peace and solitude and being able to catch critters and fish (and then release our fish back into our pond ;), and we ran saw mills to saw the lumber for the exterior, so this structure is solid!
It is so quiet in this location, and near a grove of majestic hemlock pines (my own source of restoration).

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bed #1

Bed #2

Beds 4&5

Futon in Living Room area

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property