10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Ashley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Cabin
Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
French Creek, WV
- West Virginia State Wildlife Center23 min drive
- Holly River State Park44 min drive
- West Virginia Wesleyan College44 min drive
- Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County)84 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
Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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
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.
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 - 23 min drive - 15.8 km
- Holly River State Park - 44 min drive - 28.1 km
- West Virginia Wesleyan College - 44 min drive - 37.6 km
- Stonewall Jackson Lake - 52 min drive - 42.3 km
- Stonewall Resort State Park - 55 min drive - 40.2 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
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
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jake F.
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Trip to the Deerling
Jake F.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison J.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin, peaceful location
Alison J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place quiet out in woods
Michael B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly I.
9 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Kelly I.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
John L.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy
John L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Seth W.
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Seth W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tyler C.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend getaway
Tyler C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lisa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly I.
9 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Kelly I.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine T., Akron, Ohio
23 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great GetAway
Christine T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
Jennifer M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
silvi l.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacefull
silvi l.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marty
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marty
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
John R.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin stay
John R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nathera S.
9 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cabin in the woods
Nathera S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P., Baden
13 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin.
Jeff P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matthew c.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Matthew c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean cabin
Scott H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
12 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay B.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, Peaceful and Gorgeous
Jay B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
matt z.
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt
matt z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chuck M.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
Chuck M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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 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).
It is so quiet in this location, and near a grove of majestic hemlock pines (my own source of restoration).
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