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Escape on the river

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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French Creek, WV
  • Place, West Virginia State Wildlife Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Holly River State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, West Virginia Wesleyan College
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Escape on the river

The Get-Away is nestled in a quiet cabin community right on the river with easy access to the two lane road. Enjoy pristine river views from the back deck, private river access and campfire right on the river bank.
The cabin is two bedroom one bath and sleeps 5 in one queen, one full and one twin. Perfect for couples or small family.
Kitchen is stocked with all the appliances and utensils you would have in the comfort of your home. Towels and linens provided.

We are pet friendly (dogs only, fee required).

The area:
-James W. Curry Library and Park, 2 mile drive
-Historic Helvetia, home of the Hutte Restaurant, 5 mile drive
-Pickens, host of the Maple Syrup Festival, 10 mile drive
-West Virginia Wildlife Center, 12 mile drive
-The town of Buckhannon where you will find grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, cinema, bowling, etc., 23 mile drive
-State parks around the area include Kumbrabow, Holly River, Audra and Stonewall Resort
-Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, (ski and snow tube) 47 mile drive
-Canaan Valley Ski Resort, (ski and snow tube) 74 mile drive

*4-wheel drive or AWD vehicle necessary in the wintertime due to snow*

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 well trained dogs allowed, fee is required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking inside cabin.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Owner not responsible for accidents. Rent at your own risk.
Cabin is on septic system, do not flush feminine hygine products down the toilet, do not put food down the sink.
Excessive pet hair on the furniture or pet excrement inside the cabin may result in forfeiture of all or part of security deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1780724vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

French Creek

Located in French Creek, this cabin is on the waterfront. Fidler's Mill - Historic Gristmill & Building and Beverly Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wendling's Plaza and Skyline Plaza.
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Map
French Creek, WV

What's nearby

  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center - 25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Holly River State Park - 33 min drive - 25.0 km
  • West Virginia Wesleyan College - 43 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Stonewall Resort State Park - 54 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Little Hungary Farm Winery - 59 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hutte Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fullmoon - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape on the river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Escape on the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape on the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape on the river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape on the river located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from West Virginia State Wildlife Center and within 20 miles (32 km) of Holly River State Park and Fidler's Mill - Historic Gristmill & Building. Upshur County Recreational Park and Upshur County Public Library are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and surroundings were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay and a great host.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, clean and pet friendly which is hard to find. Could use a little tlc but was still a nice place and suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Other than spotty internet, everything was fantastic. But i think that's the point of a getaway... get away from your computer and devices. Thank you for making our stay special. My 4 year old kept saying he wanted to go back to the mountain house! So you had a happy camper.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and relaxing place to stay Peaceful and quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theophile L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit. Our go to property for vacation. Great area. Close to many destinations, a cozy family get away if there ever was one.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TraciandMe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy. Easy check in
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mindy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Morning coffee on the deck looking over the creek. The sound of the water was so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had such an enjoyable time here. We loved the antique touches, the river was perfect!! You cannot beat the back deck ... lovely. Cheryl was great at communicating and check in/check out was an absolute breeze. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heino L.

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

Relaxing River Retreat

Beautiful stay away from the rest of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEENA H.

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

Weekend away.

We had a wonderful stay, peaceful and beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

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

Cabin on the stream

Beautiful location right in the stream - we enjoyed family tome with fishing, hiking at Holly River Stare park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a small cabin in a quiet area of West Virginia with a beautiful river. The back deck overlooks the river. There is a nice area for a fire and the sound of the river is delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location - close to Helvetia and secluded along the river, but not too far down a country lane. The cabin had everything we needed for the weekend and we appreciated having a cozy retreat after our busy days exploring and running around. The WiFi worked well and the cabin was toasty warm the whole time. The host was friendly and welcoming in responses and answered some questions I had before booking. We’ve had a lot of snow in the past few weeks, so I was prepared to have some difficulty getting to the cabin. With the location of the cabin, it was still snowy along the river when most of the snow had melted elsewhere. It was a winter wonderland. The road to the cabin was pretty icy and snow covered, but it was also flat and not a problem for the short drive. Our SUV with AWD had no problems on the road.
The main roads were clear and dry. The lane to the cabin was snowy but drivable.
Winter wonderland
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

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

Relaxing At Its Best

Quiet, peaceful, nice cabin and managers p
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia F.

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

Creek paradise

We loved the cabin, clean and cozy, exactly what we wanted. The creek is very relaxing and is just a great scape from the city noise. THANKS
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

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

Relaxing time away

We loved the cabin and the sound of the river. The cabin had everything we needed and the host, Cheryl, communicated very well. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele t.

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

Relaxing getaway

The title of the cabin "The Getaway Cabin" is exactly what it is It was a very nice place to stay to get away from work and every day life Just what we needed A very clean and comfortable place to stay Thank you for providing a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Mr

Place was exactly as described. Very clean and peaceful. Enjoyed our stay very much .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avigael S.

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

Wonderful get away spot!

The house was lovely, very secluded but had everything needed. Loved the hiking spots nearby and the deck overlooking the creek. Would absolutely recommend and will hopefully be back. Thank you Cheryl!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

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

Nice gateway

Nice gateway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Ann D.

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

Perfect Hide-a-Way

Awesome home with all amenities needed for a perfect getaway with family. Met other family members close by and had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Cozy property roaring River very relaxing

Clean, nice and secluded. The roar of the river was very calming. The cabin had all we needed. WiFi was nice to have. Beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KHYATI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, beautiful, secluded. Riverview
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great time!

Loved our time! The river was amazing and the house was super clean. Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Lewis

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