10/10 Excellent
Valerie W.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gingerbread house
Valerie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Close to everything Whitewater!!! Inground pool-hot tub-fire pit-basketball ct.!
Beachfront holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
HICO, WV
- Place, New River Gorge Bridge12 min drive
- Place, Hawks Nest State Park18 min drive
- Place, Summersville Lake28 min drive
- Airport, Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)55 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 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Office 1
1 Single 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
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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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult supervision required.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hico
Located in Hico, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Fayette Theater and Love Hope Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include New River Gorge Bridge and Tunney Hunsaker Bridge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
HICO, WV
What's nearby
- New & Gauley River Adventures - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
- New River Gorge Bridge - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
- Canyon Rim Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
- Hawks Nest State Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
- Summersville Lake - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dixie’s Drive-In - 12 min drive
- Coffee And Cream - 11 min drive
- Hog Tails - 35 min drive
- Sub Shack - 10 min drive
- Hooch Hut - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Tom M.
12 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend rafters
Tom M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Justin A.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Justin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy L.
17 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Jeremy L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
susan c.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COORDINATOR
susan c.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan M.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys trip rafting
Jonathan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Erin A.
14 Jun 2017
Very nice rental
Erin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kate K., Raleigh - Durham , NC
21 Oct 2015
Family trip
Kate K.
10/10 Excellent
Purna N.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purna N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dale S.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dale S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raechel M.
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raechel M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin K.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Rafting trip
Kevin K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margie W.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Spot
Margie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New river ridge motorcycle trip
Ken B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Teresa S.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith Family WV Tour
Teresa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben L.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor Party close to New River Gorge
Ben L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
16 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost heaven in the hills
Mark P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Libby K.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gingerbread House
Libby K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin E.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Thanksgiving
Robin E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tyane R., Cincinnati, Ohio
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend
Tyane R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Parag M.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and property
Parag M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy G.
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Cindy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect West Virginia getaway
Diane H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ines O.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Ines O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikki S.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our New River Gorge Trip
Nikki S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by PAT OR DEBBIE KESLER 304 719 2657 (PATS CELL) FOR GETTING QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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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