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)
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 two 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.
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.
SUMMER IS SENSATIONAL IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: stacked compact washer dryer combo
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- 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
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, blender, hot water kettle, food processor, rice cooker
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- 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.
- Communications
- Telephone: local
- Other Amenities
- Very quiet and secluded location, with eleven acres of wooded land with walking trails for the private use of our guests.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: By individual approval, $25 per animal
- Not Suitable for Children: The creek could be a hazard for some very young children.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly ... April 4, 2009-October 17, 2009 .. $600/week.* $50 cleaning fee.
Weekly ... October 31, 2008-April 3, 2009.. $450/week.*June-August, weekly only.
Nightly, .. Sun-Thu night .. $200/2 nights .. Extra Weeknights .. $75/night.
2 or 3-night non-holiday weekend: $250/$325 .. Three night holiday weekend: $375.
Four-night Thanksgiving Holiday: $500. *Special Holiday Weeks: $650/week.
(Oct 17-October 31, Christmas Week, Holy Week, Easter Week, week including July 4)
Special Holiday Weekends: Labor Day Weekend, Veterans' Day Weekend,
MLK Day Weekend, Easter Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend. Minimum 1 week notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
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
- cabin entry and side deck - Hinton, West Virginia Cabin Rental
- seating area of Great Room - Hinton, West Virginia Cabin Rental
- kitchen is fully equipped - Hinton, West Virginia Cabin Rental
- cabin from across the creek
- creek
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Very beautiful weekend to be at Iona cabin—changing colors, crisp cool air, and lots of peace and quiet…. Thank you for offering up your cabin as part of the Dress for Success fundraiser—otherwise, we would never have known about it. The timing of our trip was wonderful—amid all the cacophony from Wall Street disaster and character assassination of politics, we were able to sit by the creek and sit in the comfy chairs and read! This was especially nice as, in two months, we’ll welcome our first child into the world! Kit and Mary Beth P. S. The backway drive to Lewisburg was wonderful! (Hinton—Alderson—Ronceverte—Lewisburg)
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Oct 08 We’ve had a fantastic time here at Iona Cabin out in the woods of W. VA. We loved the quiet, the creek, the trees, the birdsong, and the train whistle! Hiniton is such a historic and interesting area—we were amazed to learn that our fellow Yorkshiremen (Yorkshire being our home county in the N. E. of England, known for coal mining and North Sea fishing) were amongst the first European settlers to this area. Bluestone Lake and Dam, New River and the Gorge, Sandstone Falls, and Pipestem and Bluestone national Parks, we did them all and enjoyed some great, if testing, hikes….
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Oct. 17-22, 08 We enjoyed our visit to Iona Cabin. I think we came at the perfect time! The leaves were beautiful, and “Train Days” at Hinton was very enjoyable. My husband and I made new friends (our son-in-law’s parents from Mt. Hope.) I agree with the previous guest, it was nice to get away from the political and financial situation of our U. S. A. just for a few days. Thank you for sharing your cabin sitting in the perfect place in God’s Beautiful West Virginia!
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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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Oct 21, 08 God sure knows how to paint a picture! Doug and I got married on the beach in Destin, FL. The beach is a regular 10-day get-away every year for the family. This year was an exception. Unfortunately, my husband’s parents weren’t able to make it to our wedding last year. Mt. Hope, WV is a far way for them to drive with their health issues. This year we decided to bring “my” parents to meet “his” parents. Yes, for the first time. I couldn’t have painted a more beautiful and loving visit. A loving family and a beautiful place. Iona Cabin was a perfect setting. How much closer to God could we be? Almost as if we were in a tree house here… We all enjoyed the parks in the surrounding areas—Hawk’s Nest was breath-taking; Sandstone was serene and peaceful. Thank you for letting us include Iona Cabin as a storyline in our lives; we loved it here. After my husband’s 1 year deployment, we’ll be back to see his parents….
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Sept 19, 08 We had a wonderful week at Iona Cabin. It was peaceful and refreshing. Blue Rock was lovely and everyone’s been extremely friendly (even the little fish that nibble on your feet in the creek ?. We had an exceptional dinner tonight at the Mountain Creek Lodge. It was the perfect way to end a delightful week. (Owner's note: the minnow-operated skin defoliation is offered at no additional charge.)
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Aug 23—29, 08 Thank you for sharing your cabin with us. It was very peaceful and a nice break from our regular busy lives. Our girls loved going down by the creek. They even got to see a turtle. We took little adventures each day—all the countryside views are amazing. On the rainy days, we took the kids to an indoor pool at Pipestem. We’ve seen deer, wild turkeys, birds, (even a hummingbird), a turtle, fish, and an otter. Plus bugs, spiders, and caterpillars ? I think our girls had a good time “camping out” here and we are all happy that we enjoyed some great family time!
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July 27—31, 08 We came here for our 7th wedding anniversary and to get away from it all. This place is great. The creek reminds me of my childhood days growing up in Cabwaylingo, esp. the swimming hole. It is so relaxing and peaceful here that I sat on the porch for hours a day just listening to the water and the birds. We went fishing at New River and Greenbrier, and Gary did pretty good. Caught 29 bass while we were here. I would definitely like to come back, esp. to walk up and down the creek and rocks again. Thanks for a great getaway!
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Sept. 11—14, 08 Many thanks for a much-needed “retreat in the woods.” I had a restful and enjoyable time—read 2 books, enjoyed the sounds of the birds and creek—and most importantly the “sounds of quiet”! I look forward to a return visit when I can enjoy the swimming hole! Also, I bet it will be beautiful here in a month when the leaves change! Again, thank you so much, I am ready to head back to the world (well, not really) a bit refreshed!
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Sept 8—11, 08 Enjoyed the peacefulness of the woods, creek and cabin. It’s nice to get away and relax—and have absolutely nothing to do. Nevertheless, there are many nice things to do in this area. We visited the Lost World Caverns in in Lewisburg, WV, and saw the John Henry statue up the road in talcott. It’s a bit remote out here, but the serenity and natural beauty make for a nice get-away from daily life. Not to sound misanthropic, but it’s really nice to just look outside the window and see all the trees and no one else around. It was a good decision to come here, and I’m glad my wife found your listing on the VRBO website. We looked at a number of different places, but this one stodd out in my mind. I liked the slogan that was used to describe this place, “Idyllic Sanctuary.” I liked the pictures and the description. I would say the place lived up to our expectations, we had and enjoyable time, and hopefully we will come back again some day. P. S. liked the books and Sirius Satellite, too. (owner note: it’s actually Dish Top 200, with Sirius music channels)