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The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville!

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A building with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A red train car with windows and a small cabin, labeled "Chesapeake & Ohio RR 42104."
A covered outdoor area with red plastic chairs, a red building with a logo, and a clear sky.
A rustic building with a red exterior and a white exterior, surrounded by a grassy area with red Adirondack chairs.
A red caboose with "Chesapeake & Ohio RR" and "2104" on it, parked on tracks with a house in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Fayetteville, WV
  • Place, Love Hope Arts
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fayette Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New River Gorge Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville!

Located just outside of Fayetteville along Gatewood Road, the C&O caboose is a completely renovated steel caboose. The train car has been thoughtfully converted to a tiny house and is located right next to Cantrell Rafting. The caboose has one bedroom with a full size bed, a loft area accessed by a ladder with a twin mattress and a futon in the living room. This cute rental is located across the street from the Top of The Hill cabin, next door to the New York Central Caboose at Cantrell Station, and Cantrell Ultimate Rafting.

The C&O Caboose features a large patio, a covered patio with picnic tables, an outdoor fire ring, and a charcoal grill. The building is used for storage at this time.

If you have a larger group and are interested in renting both of our cabooses please contact us for a discount rate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Please watch children in and around the caboose
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2866670vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fayetteville

Located in Fayetteville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bridge Haven Golf Club and Glade Creek Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Needleseye Park and Cotton Hill Wildlife Management Area. New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort are also worth visiting.
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Fayetteville, WV

What's nearby

  • Love Hope Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fayette Theater - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • New River Gorge Bridge - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Hawks Nest State Park - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Summersville Lake - 22 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Thurmond Station - 28 min drive
  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Bandido - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rio Grande - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kobe Asian Fusion - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The C&O Caboose at Cantrell Station, Minutes to Fayetteville! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Love Hope Arts and 3 mi (4.8 km) from New River Gorge Bridge. Fayette Theater and Long Point Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a fun way to stay. Location was minutes from trailheads and town. I would recommend this place to a small family (there is a loft to sleep in) or a hiking group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay, only complaint was that the metal train car kinda messes with cell phone signals, but so much fun to stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2026
We always thought the giant metal caboose would act like an antenna and make cell signals better, but you are right, it does mess with them. We have found that getting on the wifi network and enabling wifi calling helps. Glad you had a fun trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very unique Air B&B. Great for pictures. We enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressed with cleanliness. Perfect for our quick stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at The Caboose! It was such a fun and unique place to stay — clean, cozy, and full of charm. The setting was peaceful, and the attention to detail made it feel really special. Perfect for a quick getaway or a weekend adventure. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Red Caboose was a very fun & unique rental. Super clean & well equipped. The host, John, is super responsive. Would stay again! Great location, close to so many outdoor activities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very cool place

Great location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Excellent

Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cath G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, clean, comfortable for 2 people, great location!!! It would be nice to have a toaster but not a deal breaker!! Loved how unique it was!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teri b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caboose was great. Host communicated well. We loved it! There were games, extra blankets (THANK YOU!), starter coffee, and the entire caboose was super cute. Location could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

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

Great trip

Had a great time in caboose and white water rafting! Very convenient to all activities and food was great at next door grill! The band was a bonus! Super fun’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Perfect stay

No complaints for our stay. We visit the area yearly so we’re familiar with town and activities. Location was great. Kids thought the caboose was quirky and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check In was a breeze. Location is ideal. My 4 y/o loved staying inside of a “choo choo”. The caboose was clean and the oversized Connect 4 game was a great pass time for the kids. The only reason I didn’t give an overall 5 stars is because the master bed and the couch were very uncomfortable. Other than that, we enjoyed it immensley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Nice stay

Caboose was clean & a nice place to stay for a couple nights while visiting the New River Gorge. Would recommend to others staying in the area with 1 or 2 young children especially if you plan to go white water rafting with Cantrell Ultimate Rafting. They are right next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to Fayetteville and the bridge. Key code door lock made check in a breeze, and no extra key to carry or lose. Super clean, nice patio area with chairs, picnic tables, grill, and fire pit. "Our House" restaurant and pub right next door, owned by the same folks, and within stumbling distance ;). Live music on the weekends may not be everyone's cup of tea, still pretty loud, even inside the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfect little spot

Our little family was looking for a unique experience while traveling to National Parks. This place was the perfect little retreat. Its just off the beaten path, but also close to anything and everything you could need or want to explore. The host was always quick to respond and gave us a ton of things to check out with our tiny adventurer. We had a wonderful experience and it was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

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

Adorable Caboose

We loved staying for a short stay as a family of 4. Lots of little extras like outdoor jenga for teens to have fun with. Only area for improvement is a better pull out coach for sleeping a 4th person but perfect for 2 adults and 1 kid. Definitely a fun experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Country Roads!🎶

We can’t wait to come back to the caboose! It was absolutely perfect for our weekend rafting get away. Easy to find, clean, and in the perfect location. Host was super helpful with food and hiking suggestions and Cantrell Rafting took us on what might be our favorite trip to date. Perfection!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Unique and very clean

The caboose was right next to Cantrell rafting which was great we were able to walk over for our rafting trip. There was a really good discount coupon for the sxs rides at Midland outdoor Adventure and Audie was absolutely fabulous ! The caboose was very clean and the owner was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

So Unique

Took my mom on a road trip vacation, and this was our first nights stay. She was stunned when we pulled up. She couldn't believe we were staying in a caboose. She loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charla N.

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

Perfectly appointed caboose!

My son and I loved the C & O caboose for our 2 night stay to break up our trek up north. It was comfortable and perfect for seeing the New River Gorge Bridge and whitewater rafting. The bed was comfortable and the kitchenette had everything we needed during our stay. The shower was surprisingly large. While we didn’t have a chance to make use of the outside space, it will be nice to have the fire pit and sitting areas & cornhole boards for future visits. Accessing the caboose was simple and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

Really special place to stay in a great area!

My 14-year-old son and I very much enjoyed our stay in the Caboose! This was our third trip to Fayetteville, and staying in the Caboose made it extra-special. The loft was his “room,” while I enjoyed the room with the double bed. Everything was very clean, and we appreciated all of the amenities. The kitchenette was fully stocked with a small fridge, microwave, sink, dishes/silverware, and keurig coffee maker. The smart tv was exactly what my teen was looking for, and the outdoor space was great! It’s minutes from the best that Fayetteville has to offer. We didn’t go rafting on this trip, but Cantrell’s is literally in your backyard, if you stay here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

olga I.

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

Great gateway for a toddler

This is just what you expect from the photos. Fits a family of 3. Location is close to everything in the area. Cute decor and almost everything you can ever need when staying away from home. Great communication with John, the host. Futon not the most comfortable to sleep on. Hard to figure out what to keep the temp on before it gets too hot or cool with the place being so small.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Late season stay for mom and son

The caboose is undersold by its current pics and description. The in unit heaters were ample to keep us cozy with the chilly nights, And ample blankets and fire pit tools were on hand, which made our campfire super easy to enjoy. Shower is good pressure and smartly designed to maximize space. Smart TV with many streaming apps to use (some already signed in, e.g., Tubi with ads).Coffee K cups provided but machine also has standard filter for brewing large pots. Couch i) s a futon convertible if needed. Cupola/loft is more of a one person (my son is age 10) space, but all the kids will certainly fight to stay up there ;) We were 5-10 min drive from every trail/site/restaurant we wanted. Didn't get a chance to use the Cantrell kitchen/bar on the weekend since off season, but it was just in your backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Awesome Caboose tiny home

The C&O caboose was a great space for our family getaway! The weather was beautiful so we spent a lot of time outside. I enjoyed watching lightning bugs and deer from beside the fire pit and we ate most of our meals outside on the patio. My 6 year old LOVED the loft because it was "his" space in the train. It is located 5 minutes from town and also convenient to all sorts of hiking and climbing locations. We recommend Pies & Pints, Freefolk Brewery and The Handle Bar for food/drinks and Cathedral Falls, Endless Wall trail and Fayette Station River Access for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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