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Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.!

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pool with slide and waterfall,tropical plants,, taken 8 7 2014
LOWER PICNIC TABLE AND FIRPIT AREA
PRO 52 INCH BASKETBALL SETUP
front/view from driveway /road/ flowers in bloom..... taken 9/2.
view of rear parking area, rear deck, and basketball court.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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HICO, WV
  • Place, New & Gauley River Adventures
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, New River Gorge Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Office 1

1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.!

The Gingerbread house is located just 7 minutes from the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve! and just 15 minutes from West Virginia's newest State Park (Summersville Lake State Park).Come stay with us and enjoy your home away from home with a million dollar view!!!!!!!!!

Our home can sleep up to 14. But groups of 8 or10 are our norm and seems the best fit .The Gingerbread house is located in the center of farming and basically a retirement community. We have a paved circle drive with lots of parking and lots of parking for your boat or extra vehicles. We have an over the air antenna and we have excellent cell phone coverage in our area.

We have a fire pit with lawn chairs by the pool. We supply the wood for 2 nights

We have a large inground solar heated pool and a 4 person hot tub in the pool area with a cabana with a table . chairs and a small fridge for drinks. There is also a radio.

This is our 11th year as a host with vrbo and we are geared more towards families with kids and grandkids that use our home as a central location for a family vacation. Travelling from all locations and distances you will find that our home is in the middle of many popular vacation sites and activities. Thank you for looking over our listing and please call with any questions you may have! Pat and Debbie Kesler (owners)
last but not least. we provide pillows for the beds but our guests are to provide their own bed linens for their stay. We adopted this practice during covid and have kept it as it seems to be well accepted by our previous guests. WE HAVE REDUCED OUR PRICE BY 100 PER NIGHT SINCE WE ARE NOT SUPPLYING BED LINENS, FOR OUR WHOLE CALENDAR YEAR!!



Keywords: Luxury Mountain Cabin
Vacation Home
New River Gorge now a NATIONAL PARK!!!!
Gauley River
Summersville Lake
Whitewater Rafting
Zip Line
Bridge Day
876
Houseboat Vacation
Vacation Southern West Virginia
Raft the New and Gauley Rivers
Bi Plane Ride
Confluence Resort
Wedding Party
Wedding Setting
Fayette County
Class VI whitewater
Houseboat
Sutton Lake
Vacation Getaway
Southern West Virginia
private pool
NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK
ROMANTIC GETAWAY
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Adult supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO FIREARMS OR FIREWORKS TO BE DISCHARGED, NO GRILLS OR OPEN FIRES ON DECKS, NO PROFANITY, QUIET TIME IS 11PM TO 8 AM STRICTLY ENFORCED. BE RESPECTFU
NO FISHING . PLEASE STAY ON PROPERTY OUTLINED ON MAP IN HOME. WE PROVIDE FISH FOOD IF REQUESTED. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK GARAGE DOORS AT ANY TIME!!!
OUR HOME IS NOT TO BE USED AS A BASE CAMP FOR YOUR FRIENDS STAYING AT OTHER CABINS. OUR POOL IS NOT A PUBLIC POOL, ASK IF YOU WANT TO INVITE GUESTS.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 509756
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Hico

Located in Hico, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. New River Gorge Bridge and Tunney Hunsaker Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Summersville Lake and Hawks Nest State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.
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HICO, WV

What's nearby

  • New & Gauley River Adventures - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center - 11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Kaymoor Miners Trail - 11 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Canyon Rim Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Thurmond Station - 38 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie’s Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rose's Hideaway Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hog Tails - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪porTch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The 658 - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.!?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.! on Oct 31, 2026 start from $988, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.! located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of New & Gauley River Adventures, New River Gorge Bridge, and New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center. Canyon Rim Visitor Center and Ansted Public Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean & close to everything. Pool & hot tub were a nice feature. Will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Purna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raechel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! Everything was clean and orderly. The pool was so much fun and the convenience to the main roads made it easy to navigate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

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

Lovely Stay

Such a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2022
We enjoyed having your group and hope that you return next year!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Fantastic stay!

Close to everything Private Attentive hosts Kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2022
We love having families and we sure hope you choose to return again soon!!!thank you for the kind words!!!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Jeffery S.

Good and clean. Pool was great. Not too far from local activities.

Owner was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE NICE REVIEW!!!! I APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTY AND HOPE YOU DECIDE TO RETURN TO THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Gingerbread house

Loved the area; convenient to a lot of places of interest. We enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
Thanks for staying! Please return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby K.

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

The Gingerbread House

Nice place to stay. The kid’s especially loved the swimming pool. The location is great for activities at the New River Gorge, Hawks Nest, and Babcock State Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN L.

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

Great Rafting Stay

Beautiful property and the pool and hot tub were great. Thank you for having us, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2020
perfect guests, please return !!! anytime you are welcome sir
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

New river ridge motorcycle trip

Pat was very hospitable and kept us with firewood and the house was clean and fit our group of 9 riders. Close to the bridge and Fayetteville and plenty to do in the area. Very great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
These bikers were very friendly and left the home cleaner than most! Please return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

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

Mountain Thanksgiving

It was a wonderful family trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 10, 2024
thank you for staying!!! please return!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parag M.

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

Amazing location and property

Property location is perfect and big thanks to Pat who kept the property so cleaned and organized. And the owners are very co-operative and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom M.

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

weekend rafters

the property was nice. in the summer it would be even better to enjoy the outdoor amenities the property has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 10, 2024
Thanks sir for the kind words.. please return in the summer!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Weekend getaway

Cousins got together for a weekend getaway. House worked great for our stay. Owners were quick to respond and very helpful when we had a question. Great place and conveniently located to rafting and zip lining. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiernan M.

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

Great Adventure Trip

Stayed at the gingerbread house with 6 adults and it was the perfect getaway to explore all that New River Gorge has to offer! Very spacious and reasonably close to town. Hot tub and pool were a huge bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2021
THANKS FOR STAYING AND PLEASE RETURN WHEN THE TEMPS ARE WARMER!!! AGAIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH, YOU LEFT THE HOME IN GREAT CONDITION!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property owner was very nice and helpful. I appreciated their hospitality and willingness to assist in anyway possible. The house was everything that we needed and the kids really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. We plan on coming back soon to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2024
Thank you for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brant H.

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

Great time

This was a great property to rent. Not far from white water rapids. It was on a quiet spacious hillside and it had had everything needed for a great three day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
thank you for the kind words and we are very glad your group enjoyed their stay at the Gingerbread House!!!!!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Great time

We had a great time at the property. The owners were pleasant to deal with and brought fire wood when we needed it. It was quiet and peaceful, having the pool was a bonus with our grandson when we were not out doing activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2022
thank you for staying... you were great to work with also!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth a.

Fun time

Our family had a great time and so enjoyed the Gingerbread place. The pool was great and we loved the personal attention that the property owners gave us. If we needed anything they was quick to get us what we needed. Thanks for a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
It was a pleasure having you folks stay in the Gingerbread house!!!! we sure hope you return soon!!!! thanks for staying and leaving the home so neat and clean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Deanna K.

Wonderful

11 of us had a fabulous time. Location was wonderful, the kids loved the pool, adults loved the kitchen and the fact the large gathering room was with the kitchen. Thank you Pat & Debbie for a wonderful time.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
thank you and we hope you return next year!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara P.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Pat and Debbie made our trip so incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. We did not want to leave because we felt right at home. Amazing communication, accommodations and you will feel rejuvenated after staying at the Gingerbread house . We are planning our next trip next year and will make this our yearly destination. Highly recommend this fantastic property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2021
we love having guests that want to return again and again, we enjoyed having this fine couple in our home and felt at ease knowing they were taking good care of it . We hated to see them go home!!!!! Emmy Lou, our little poodle came up to give them a send off!!!!please return and thank you for being such friendly guests!!!!! it was our pleasure!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

keith v.

mrs.

It was a very nice house and well maintained. Very close to the rafting we wanted to do.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
We were glad to have this group of motorcyclists for their Gauley rafting trip/ We were glad the weather changed for your time here and hope you had a safe trip home . Thanks for leaving the house very tidy and clean. We welcome you back anytime. Glad you got to enjoy the bonfire and pool.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie W.

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

Fabulous Spot

The house was clean and spacious for our clan of 7 adults and 5 children. The kids LOVED the pool and slide and the adults too! Convenient to shopping and activities-10 mins to Canyon Rim visiting center in New River Gorge National Park. Host was very quick to respond to our questions. Description of amenities accurate. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
Thanks for staying! Please return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyane R.

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

Birthday Weekend

We had a great time! The house was great and accommodated our group of 10 perfectly! The hosts were very kind and anything we needed they were happy to provide! Even told us where the good local restaurants were and some trails. He even brought us a Cornhole set! I will be back and will be looking for this place again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Bachelor Party close to New River Gorge

This home was absolutely perfect for what I was looking for! The house itself was so incredibly charming, with TONS of character. Lots of privacy out in the country, with a short drive to the New River Gorge for some whitewater rafting. Tons of fun to be had between the pool, basketball hoop, firepit, and the spacious house itself. Owners were very hospitable as well! 5 Stars! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by PAT OR DEBBIE KESLER 304 719 2657 (PATS CELL) FOR GETTING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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MY WIFE AND I BUILT THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED WHILE WE WERE DATING, WE HAD IT READY TO MOVE INTO IN THE WINTER OF 1980 AND WE GOT MARRIED AND MOVED IN ON DEC 28, 1980. WE BOTH ARE LIFE LONG RESIDENTS OF FAYETTE COUNTY , I HAVE LIVED IN HICO ALL MY LIFE AND THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE. Debbie and I lived in the Gingerbread house for 33 years and decided to use it as a supplemental income as opposed to selling it. We welcome you our guests to enjoy our retro home and cherish its memories as we have while enjoying the local area and its many things to do!!!!( WE ASK THAT YOU BRING YOUR OWN , BED LINENS AND BLANKETS. WE HAVE ADOPTED THIS PRACTICE TO MAKE THE GUESTS FEEL MORE AT EASE WITH THEIR OWN LINENS,,, WE STILL PROVIDE TOWELS AND WASH CLOTHS.(WE HAVE PILLOWS IF YOU CHOOSE TO LEAVE YOURS AT HOME)

Why they chose this property

CENTRALLY LOCATED, IN FARMING COUNTRY, EASY TO ACCESS AND VERY PRIVATE.Only 5 minutes to the New River Gorge National Park!!!!15 minutes to most of the rafting adventures!!! LOCATED MINUTES FROM ANYTHING FUN OR EXCITING THAT YOU WOULD WANT TO EXPLORE. STATE PARKS HAWKS NEST AND BABCOCK ARE NEARBY AS ARE MANY OTHER ATTRACTIONS PERTAINING TO THE NEW RIVER GORGE. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING FROM A SIMPLE HIKE TO A BRIDGEWALK OR ZIPLINE TOUR TO A RIDE IN AN ANTIQUE STEARMAN BIPLANE!!!! ONLY MINUTES AWAY.!!!! WE ASK THAT YOU BRING YOUR OWN BED LINENS, AND a BLANKET, OUR BEDS ARE ENCASED IN ZIPPERED PLASTIC ENCASEMENTS THAT ARE WIPED DOWN AFTER EACH STAY.. we provide ample amount of pillows.

What makes this property unique

Our home is warm and cozy and easy to find. We have a beautiful view of the countryside and we are not stacked up against other cabins at all. We try to have nearly no harsh rules and want you to feel at home as much as possible.





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