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Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling

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A cabin with a fire pit in front, a covered porch, and a metal roof.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a covered deck, and a front door.
A wooden cabin with a porch, two windows, and a door.
A wooden deck with a swing chair and a small table, a metal railing, and two windows with shutters.
A cabin with a snow-covered roof, surrounded by a forest and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

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
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Holly River State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, West Virginia Wesleyan College
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)
    ‪72 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

Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 one pet total)
*fee must be pd *deposit kept for pet destruction
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure AC is off and thermostat is set to 62°.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Property Registration Number 2410-0146
Property # 2393900vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
French Creek, WV

What's nearby

  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Holly River State Park - 38 min drive - 28.8 km
  • West Virginia Wesleyan College - 39 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Stonewall Resort State Park - 50 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - 56 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hutte Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Fullmoon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Route 20 Diner - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪THE BEAR SKIN - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 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 Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come Find Your Unwind @The Deerling located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from West Virginia State Wildlife Center and within 16 miles (25 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 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shan Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at The Deerling for our 33rd anniversary weekend and absolutely loved it! The cabin was spotless, cozy, and well-kept — everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The peaceful setting and beautiful surroundings made our stay truly memorable. We’re so glad we chose this place for our special weekend and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Great place!

Great cabin, definitely remote. So if you just want a place to stay and do absolutely nothing but enjoy the sound of nature, this place is it. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Good trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our stay at the Deerling. Beautiful, peaceful, quiet property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Hidden in the mountains it was a very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

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

Annual Trip to the Deerling

The Deerling is the best place and most fun I’ve ever had. Owner was great and super friendly, place was clean, plenty of room, quiet and relaxing. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
So glad you had a great stay! I hope you’ll consider booking with me again some time! Be well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Great GetAway

The cabin was a perfect place to go to unwind and just enjoy nature and the surrounding beautiful area of WV. The cabin was everything that was described and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you for being our guests! I hope to host you again @The Deerling some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

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

Beautiful, Clean, Secluded

My family had a lovely time at the property. The children (4 & 6) years old had a delightful sleeping space in the loft. Their grandmother said it was one of the most peaceful places she had ever stayed. All of the rooms were a tad bigger than I thought they would be and the layout of the cabin was very nicely done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

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

Nice getaway

Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Cabin stay

Peaceful and quiet! Outstanding canon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you for being our guest! I hope to host you again some time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

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

Wonderful!

Absolutely beautiful cabin and property! My husband and I needed a getaway weekend from the kids and this place did not disappoint! I cannot wait to come back with the kids! We absolutely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay @The Deerling! I hope to host you again some time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Perfect cabin.

The cabin was great and just what we were looking for but ended up being way more than we expected. Very quiet, private and perfect for enjoying nature. Hope to make it back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Thank you for booking a stay @The Deerling! I hope you were able to unwind and I can host you again some time! CCain
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Nice and clean cabin

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thanks you Scott! I hope to host you again some time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathera S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Wonderful

n. Deco was very sforsble
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Cain

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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 this cabin so guests could enjoy its peace and solitude. We ran saw mills to saw the trees (we cleared for the landing) into lumber, 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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