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Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Gym
Fireplace

Explore the area

French Creek, WV

West Virginia State Wildlife Center
‪23 min drive‬
Holly River State Park
‪44 min drive‬
West Virginia Wesleyan College
‪44 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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Kitchen

Washing machine

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.

Renters agree to lease at their own risk and assume all responsibility for incidentals and accidents that occur during the stay.

Deposit may be kept for pet waste left in the yard, hair, fleas, soil/chew damage to furniture, beds, rugs, other property, or having pet w/no consent

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Country Roads Diner - ‬24 min drive
‪Kays Diner - ‬21 min drive
‪THE BEAR SKIN - ‬18 min drive
‪Fullmoon - ‬15 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind @The Deerling, Big Run Respite, LLC located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 9.3 mi (15 km) from West Virginia State Wildlife Center and within 20 miles (32 km) of Fidler's Mill - Historic Gristmill & Building and Holly River State Park. Upshur County Recreational Park and Upshur County Public Library are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

11 Aug, 2025

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

Beautiful, Clean, Secluded

My family had a lovely time at the property. The children (4 & 6) years old had a delightful sleeping space in the loft. Their grandmother said it was one of the most peaceful places she had ever stayed. All of the rooms were a tad bigger than I thought they would be and the layout of the cabin was very nicely done.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Great place!

Great cabin, definitely remote. So if you just want a place to stay and do absolutely nothing but enjoy the sound of nature, this place is it. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Annual Trip to the Deerling

The Deerling is the best place and most fun I’ve ever had. Owner was great and super friendly, place was clean, plenty of room, quiet and relaxing. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katie B.

30 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Review

Everything was good besides there was a lot of dust and cob webs on the beds. The pond was not able to be accessed to feed the fish and there was no fish in it. The pond smelled awful so every time we went outside it smelled horrible.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Comfortable cabin, peaceful location

This cozy cabin made for an excellent home base during a recent family girls’ trip to the Helvetia and Pickens areas. The large bathroom adequately accommodated three women and was stocked with plenty of towels. Beds were comfortable and dressed with soft linens. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin’s peaceful and secluded setting, accessed by an easily navigable drive. I appreciated the value of this rental along with the owner’s excellent communication and would not hesitate to stay here again.

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

Great place for peace and quiet with plenty to do within an hours drive.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

9 Mar, 2024

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

Enjoyable Stay

Good trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

20 Aug, 2024

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

cozy

The Cabin was very clean and well stocked. Great accommodations. Very nice decorations and nice furnishings. We really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

11 May, 2023

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our stay at the Deerling. Beautiful, peaceful, quiet property

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

Hidden in the mountains it was a very nice property

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

18 Nov, 2024

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

Wonderful

n. Deco was very sforsble

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

6 Aug, 2023

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

Great cabin

Awesome cabin tucked away in beautiful country, thanks for sharing it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

9 Mar, 2024

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

Nice getaway

Good stay

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

The cabin was a perfect place to go to unwind and just enjoy nature and the surrounding beautiful area of WV. The cabin was everything that was described and very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

16 Aug, 2024

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

AMAZING

I loved the stay. The cabin is perfect for off the grid living. Everything was above and beyond my expectations!! I highly recommend if you want to get away from it all The Deerling is the place to go.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

silvi l.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Peacefull

Nice clean.easy communication..

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty

5 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was one of our favorites. We loved everything about it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

23 Aug, 2023

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

Cabin stay

Peaceful and quiet! Outstanding canon!

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

Everything was clean. So happy with our stay. Check in was easy. The cabin is super cute and cozy. Secluded in the woods. Beautiful scenery.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful getaway!

Cabin was so quaint and decorated beautifully. Was clean and neat. Well supplied. Wonderful area to relax and get away from it all!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

13 Jul, 2025

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

You spend so much time picking a vacation spot for your family. It has to be affordable, clean, well taken care of and as described. We’ve been let down more times than I’d like to admit.We traveled in two cars and because my wife and I had to stop for a grocery pickup, my daughter, son and granddaughter went ahead to the rental and I was so relieved when I got a text “IT IS SO CUTE!”.A little later when we arrived with the groceries I was so happy when I seen them come out on the porch smiling and telling us we had to come inside to see it before unloading.How nice. It actually wasn’t as the photos showed…. It was much nicer! How often does that happen???Because of a family issue back home we weren’t able to stay the entire week, but communication with the owners was perfect. Kind, courteous, and most of all understanding.I’m into photography and wish I had photos to share that related to the rental more but because we had to leave I never got the chance.This is a gem folks. If you need to shut down a little and get back to what’s important, this is an incredible place to do it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P., Baden

13 Jun, 2022

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

Perfect cabin.

The cabin was great and just what we were looking for but ended up being way more than we expected. Very quiet, private and perfect for enjoying nature. Hope to make it back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew c.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Great Experience

Our family enjoyed the natural setting of the cabin. The kids enjoyed playing with the games and the exploring the property. It was a great chance for our family to unplug and recharge.

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

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

12 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our stay was wonderful. No phonecalls could come in or out but we enjoyed that extra quiet. The WiFi helped with maps and boredom. The Coe county store down the road was really nice. Great food and prices without having to go too far. We did Fasnacht this year and this place was close by which helped greatly! The steep incline to get to the cabin shocked us at first but we soon mastered it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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).