Location: Hinton, West Virginia, USA (On Big Creek, just half a mile from the Greenbrier River)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Cabin, getaway retreat, romantic hideaway, private cottage, secluded home
You can't buy serenity--but you can rent it! Iona Cabin is located on Big Creek, just half a mile from the Greenbrier River and some of the best small-mouth bass fishing in the East, and three miles from the confluence of the Greenbrier with the New River. Bluestone Lake, the New River Gorge National River, and several state parks and wildlife management areas make this one of West Virginia's most scenic locations.
With Iona Cabin rental, you get exclusive use of the entire 11 acre, secluded property, accessed by a private, graveled driveway from Big Creek Road. It is entirely wooded, and the beautiful, cascading Big Creek tumbles right through it, with your private walking trail alongside the stream. Just below the cabin itself, you have your own natural "swimming hole."
Iona Cabin is a two-bedroom log cabin retreat, with two adjoining decks. It has a great room with cathedral ceiling, fully-equipped kitchen, master bedroom, and shower-bath on the first floor. Upstairs, the loft contains a second bedroom and a half-bath. There is an outdoor shower below the deck.
WE ARE NOW RESERVING FOR WINTER WEEK-ENDS AND FULL WEEK VACATIONS!
Iona Cabin is a quiet, get-away retreat. You’ll find your anxiety level plummeting as you enter the long, private driveway, and you'll want to spend days on end just luxuriating in the peace and serenity of this beautiful and tranquil, natural setting of almost eleven acres, clad in hardwood, hemlock, and native rhododendron. If inner harmony is your goal, Iona Cabin is your destination.
Iona Cabin is also a great home base for an active, outdoor vacation. Whether you like fishing or hunting; skiing on water or snow; river "tubing," white-water rafting, kayaking, or canoeing; hiking or mountain biking; golfing; horse-back riding; or sight-seeing, Iona Cabin is right in the center of a wealth of recreational opportunities--that is, if you can tear yourself away from your own private swimming hole on the babbling Big Creek.
Nearby Hinton is an authentic West Virginia, Appalachian town, quaint and charming, filled with friendly and hospitable people. As yet unspoiled by big city ways and influences, Hinton is blessed with natural beauty, access to rivers, lakes, and mountains, proximity to state and national parks and forests, and easy accessibility from urban centers in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, making it an ideal base for get-away excursions whether for quiet retreat or active, outdoor fun.
NOW WITH WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE!!
NEW, AUGUST 2011-- WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM REMOVES MINERAL SMELL, TASTE, STAIN. WHO KNEW WV WELL WATER COULD BE SO GOOD?
Book your Winter getaway vacation now!
Concerned about access due to winter snows? We now accept last-minute weekend bookings December--March. You can make your reservation on-line (if available) AFTER you hear the weather report for southern WV!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : stacked compact washer dryer combo
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : all bedding, towels, kitchen cloths, napkins, tablecloths
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove : with glass doors for viewing
- Beds
- Queen Bed : one in each bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed : one in upstairs bedroom, one on loft balcony
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish TV "top 200"
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, hot water kettle, food processor, rice cooker
- Cooking Utensils Provided : If it isn't here, you don't really need it.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : 16'X18'
- Balcony : Overlooks the creek.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Big Creek, a year-round stream, tumbles and pools right through the entire property, right past the cabin.
- Water View : Balcony overlooks the creek.
- Communications
- Telephone : local
- Broadband Internet : "Wild Blue" satellite service through Dish TV
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Log on through your lap-top or your smart phone.
- Other Amenities
- Very quiet and secluded location, with eleven acres of wooded land with walking trails for the private use of our guests. No other residence or building is visible from our property.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : By individual approval, no fee for well-trained and supervised dogs or cats, up to two. Owner responsible for any damage or additional cleaning.
- Not Suitable for Children : The creek could be a hazard for some very young children.
- Smoking Not Allowed : outdoors only
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
LOW: (November 5, 2011-March 31, 2012); $550/week; $250/weekend; $325 3 nights.
Weeknights (Sun-Thurs); 2/$200, more @ $90 each. HIGH: (June 2,—August 25, 2012
[weekly only, Sat.-Sat.] and October 13—November 3, $695/week, $295 weekend.
SHOULDER: (August 27, 2011-October 15, 2011; April 14, 2012-June 2, 2012)
$650/week; $295/ weekend ($375 3-nights).
HOLIDAYS: Memorial/Labor Day 3-night weekends, $350; Thanksgiving 4-nights $595;
December 22, 2011-January 3, 2012 or March 31-April 14, 2012 $725/week; $350/wknd
Cleaning fee per stay: $50. State/local tax 12% $200 security deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Donald and Linda Vinson live in Huntington, WV. Donald is Canon for Congregational Vitality, Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, and Linda is Chair for Human Services for MountWest Community and Technical College. They have two grown sons (one married), and Iona Cabin offers a much-needed refuge.
Why the Owner Chose Hinton
The Hinton area has everything for outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, but it is yet undiscovered by large commercial interests. We're able to have 10+ acres of our own here, whereas in other places, we'd be jammed onto a tiny lot. No traffic, no crowds, no pressures. The only teeming masses we see are wildlife!
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Blessed solitude, quiet reflection on the creekside watching the butterfly traffic. Fishing, hiking, cycling, swimming, tubing, all close at hand.
Property Photos
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- cabin entry and side deck - Hinton, West Virginia Cabin Rental
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- seating area of Great Room - Hinton, West Virginia Cabin Rental
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- kitchen is fully equipped - Hinton, West Virginia Cabin Rental
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- cabin from across the creek
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Traveler Reviews (31)
Perfect Birthday Get Away!
Guest: George F.
Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/31/11
Our visit to Iona Cabin started out as a surprise for my wife's birthday. I would not tell her where we were going but made the slip of saying we would have to take a tram to the restaurant for her B'day dinner. So, of course, she googled all possibilities and found the Mountain Creek Restaurant at Pipestem Resort. Still I would not divulge the exact location of the cabin. But she had enough info to immediately start planning all of the sights she wanted to see in and around the Pipestem Resort area. We were only there for two nights and three days but boy did we hit all the highlights that beautiful area has to offer. And at the end of the day, we enjoyed retuning to the peace and quiet of the cabin. There was no babbling creek to listen to at night as the area has gone through a long draught and the creek was bone dry but we are not the toe-dipping types anyway. There were a few minor issues with the cabin itself but the owner was grateful that I pointed out the very small deficiencies and planned to inspect the cabin the day after our departure to correct those items. Again, nothing major and we found his description of the cabin to be very accurate. It was a perfect romantic getaway for two seniors and a birthday my wife will remember fondly.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.
Great Iona Cabin
Guest: Sherry
(Charleston, WV)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
Great get away. Love the creek below the cabin. The cabin was stocked with everything I needed. Beautiful scenery, quiet, and relaxing. Only heard a distant train whistle from time to time. Saw a couple of small critters which made it enjoyable also. (Fox and chipmunk). Great deck to relax and enjoy a meal on. Birds singing. This was truly a small part of God's wonderful creation. Thank you so much for letting me stay at your cabin for a few days.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Andy
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Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
Mr. Vinson, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for letting my boys and me use your cabin last week - we had an excellent time. The property is beautiful, the creek is amazing and the cabin is so well stocked that it feels like home from day 1. My boys are 4 and 7 years old, so they spent most of their time exploring the property and throwing rocks in the fast moving water of the creek - all of my time was spent making sure they didn't fall in! It was a nice bonding experience for all of us, a "boys trip" we kept calling it (my wife ended up not being able to join us due to work, but my brother Jeff came down for a few days in the early part of the week). My youngest's adventurous spirit really showed during the trip - without a word, he would put on his jacket, backpack full of books and just walk out the door and start hiking up the old/former driveway path to the left of the existing driveway. He would plop down on a rock and start 'reading' his books in the middle of the woods. I was able to watch him from the deck of the cabin, making sure he was ok but letting him have his solo adventure. We went to the local state parks and had them all to ourselves with beautiful mid-70's weather most days. We saw and heard all kinds of wildlife including deer, turkey, owls, frogs, salamanders, crayfish and countless bats and birds. Thank you very much for providing a safe and serene retreat for us to spend time - we appreciate it.
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Very nice cabin!
Guest: 2 happy dogs!
(VA)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11
Review Submitted: 02/18/11
My husband and I brought our two dogs to this charming cabin. It was comfortable and private. We very much appreciated the relaxation time. When we walked in and saw the downstairs bedroom we were happy, then we went upstairs and saw the other bedrooms and twin beds- very nice surprise. The kitchen was well stocked with pots so we could do some light cooking. Although the water on the property is not great, the owners kindly supplied us with plenty of fresh water. The deck was very nice to view the beautiful creek below. We took short trips to Pipestem and Bluestone to spend time on the park trails. Donald was very helpful prior to our trip in making sure this would be a good location for our dogs as well. A comfortable, happy cabin at a reasonable price...we enjoyed our stay very much - thank you!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Perfect Getaway
Guest: Melissa
(Cottageville, SC)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10
Review Submitted: 11/23/10
My husband and I were looking for a quiet place to just get away from it all for a few days and this was it! We had a wonderful time in this area. The cabin was so "snuggly" and had everything there that we needed. The peace and quiet was so refreshing. I would love to visit again for a longer period of time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Loved It!!!!!
Guest: Folks
(Orange Park, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/10
This is such a beautiful and relaxing place to spend time. The view of the creek is just great,you can feel the tension of city life roll away watching the water. The creek is great if you like to feet dip as I do. There is nothing like sitting by the water, dipping feet and just relaxing. We loved it there, can't wait to go back. The cabin is comfortable and cozy and we found ourselves feeling at home from the first day. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Almost forgot, our german shepherd and chihuahua loved it there as much as we did. They can't wait to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: the M's
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Date of Stay: 11/05/08
Review Submitted: 11/05/08
Oct 26, 08 Thank you for a lovely and comfortable stay. Your cabin is very nice and cozy. Your property is serene and quiet. The area is beautiful and would be a place we would try to return to.
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Guest: David and Margie
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Date of Stay: 11/05/08
Review Submitted: 11/05/08
June 7-14, 08Enjoyed the week here—got to see the local sights00Sandstone Falls00R. R. Musum—Cass Railroad—Hawks Nest Park—Pipestem—New River Bridge. Played in the creek several of the noons also. Since this was vacation, I don’t cook, but there were enough choices in our day trips to get a variety. We enjoyed Kirk’s. The staff was so friendly. We live in the country , so we sove staying away from bit cities. This fit our choice to enjoy and be close enough to travel or stay in. Must say our roads at home are a little larger! Cass Railroad was a great day trip—About 3 hrs. drive—an all day event with 4 hr. train rides. Great if you love steam trains!I could have done without our 5:30 a.m. woodpecker knocking—but finally he left.Thanks for letting us enjoy your piece of heaven.
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Guest: the B's
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Date of Stay: 11/05/08
Review Submitted: 11/05/08
July 20—27, 08We’re here from the suburbs of Chicago and thank you so much for your hospitality! The cabin was great and we enjoyed the swimmin’ hole.We have been many places, including Pipestem, Lewisburg, biking the Greebrier trail, rafting on the New River! Yesterday at Sandstone Falls, we almost lost our 20 year old son over the falls, but rescuers were able to get to him and get him out of the spot he was stuck in What a scare! We would recommend Brandon’s for dinner, and of course, the grill here worked great. Little scare this morning when a bat bit me. Be careful when you bring clothes in from drying on the deck! Had a great week anyway!
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