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Minutes from downtown

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Explore the area

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Fayetteville, WV
  • Popular LocationNew River Gorge Bridge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNew & Gauley River Adventures5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKaymoor Miners Trail16 min drive
  • AirportBeckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)37 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Minutes from downtown

Top of the Hill is located a little over a mile from the courthouse in downtown Fayetteville, West Virginia. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin features 2 queen size beds and one queen sized sleeper sofa. We also have two twin sized sleeping mats for additional sleeping space in the loft. The cabin will comfortably sleep 6-8 guest. The cabin features hardwood and tile throughout, and a full kitchen. There is a Keurig available to use (K cups not provided). The cabin features a washer and dryer for the use of our guest. Outside there is a large patio, picnic table, charcoal grill, fire ring, and porch for your enjoyment.

The cabin is located across the street from Cantrell Ultimate Rafting’s base camp. With a minimum two night stay at The Top of the Hill Cabin during the 2023 season, Cantrell Rafting will offer cabin guests a $109 Double run on the Lower New River. Double the whitewater with lunch! Ages 10 and up. This super discounted price is available 7 days a week from May-August (not valid in October). During Gauley Season we are offering a Thursday special this year. Cabin rental on Thursday night for $175 plus tax, cleaning fee, and a Friday morning Lower Gauley trip for $99/person (4 person minimum), or Upper Gauley for $119/person.

The cabin can only be accessed with a 4WD vehicle as it is at the top of a very steep driveway. The cabin is conveniently located to many of Fayette County’s recreation opportunities including climbing, hiking, and rafting.

The cabin is about 1.3 miles from the Long Point trail head, a 1.6 mile trail to an amazing overlook of the New River Gorge Bridge.

The Arrowhead bike trails are just under 3 miles from the cabin offering over 12 miles of mountain bike tails.

The New River Gorge Bridge is 2.8 miles from our door.

Property manager

John Taylor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: We don't allow smoking in our cabin. You may smok

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Minutes From Downtown Cabin
Minutes From Downtown Fayetteville
Minutes From Downtown Cabin Fayetteville

About the area

Fayetteville

This cabin is located in Fayetteville. Whiple Company Store and Museum and Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kaymoor Miners Trail and White Oak Rail Trail. New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • New River Gorge Bridge - 5 min drive
  • New & Gauley River Adventures - 5 min drive
  • Canyon Rim Visitor Center - 6 min drive
  • Kaymoor Miners Trail - 16 min drive
  • Ace Adventure Resort - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tudor's Biscuit World - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arrowhead Bike Farm and Campground - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pies & Pints - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from downtown?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from downtown located?

Situated in Fayetteville, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from New River Gorge Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Canyon Rim Visitor Center. New & Gauley River Adventures and New River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Minutes from downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin weekend
This place is cozy and comfortable. The drive way is a bit intimidating but nothing 4 wheel drive can’t handle. The amenities provided are in good working order and easy to find. It is very close to the park and has great recommendations for where to eat and things to do. It might be a small town but it has big fun. This place might not have Internet but makes up for with a library or books and films. I’m looking forward to going back and giving the river rafting a shot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gauley River Trip
Great Property in a Great Location!! Located right across the street Cantrell’s Rafting / Bar, it’s the perfect place to stay for a rafting trip and only a couple minute drive from downtown. The property is completely secluded by the surrounding hills and trees. Plenty of space to enjoy outdoor activities with a fire pit and large patio area. Went with 5 guys and had plenty of space to relax and sleep. People were not joking about the AWD you'll need to get up the hill. We had to keep two vehicles parked down at Cantrell’s that couldn’t make the climb. The place was clean, and had all the supplies and amenities for a comfortable stay. Perfect spot for a West Virginia Trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great WV Vacation
Loved it all. Told the property manager all the details already. You will not regret renting this place - location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on hill
Great location . Tons to do.secluded quiet house on top of a hill in a wooded area. Really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Glen & Jan I., Huntington, WV

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We rented this house specifically for the two full bathrooms to accommodate the two couples’ differing morning routines. The first morning the upstairs shower would not turn off—at all—it remained fully on. We notified John Taylor immediately. He thanked us for letting him know, indicating that not everyone would do that. A handyman was sent out. He turned the main water valve off, but couldn’t fix the problem. A plumber was there at 7 pm after we returned from our day—inconvenient. He was only able to turn the shower off, but not fix it then, indicating it was installed incorrectly and therefore would be a time-consuming fix. We were patient and kind throughout this ordeal. All four people had to use the first floor shower the next morning, waking one guest far earlier than planned. The upstairs couple had to pack up all their shower needs to use downstairs. The downstairs couple had to use the upstairs toilet and sink while the upstairs couple were using the downstairs shower. See the aggravation? After returning home, we asked John for a 20% discount since we didn’t have use of the two full bathrooms we had paid for. He refused, but offered us the same discount on a future visit. Why would we return when you didn’t do right by us the first time? That’s just poor business sense! We understand that it wasn’t John’s fault and that he TRIED to fix it, but when a business owner is unable to deliver his product as advertised, an adjustment in price should be offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Nice and clean cabin in a good spot for climbing or rafting. Close to town. Don’t underestimate the steepness of the driveway - you will need AWD.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger A.

Liked: Cleanliness
a lovely place
We had a very nice stay and the house is close to many fun adventures. The home was clean, had plenty of room for us, and had many of the things we needed. The outside area needed a little more attention, had to do a little clean up from the last visitors. The owner is super easy to work with and gave us lots of wonderful ideas of places to hike and eat! We will be back in a few years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer
Location to the white water rafting was great. Cantrells white water was amazing. Our guide, Terry was also amazing. Interior of cabin was great. Exterior was overgrown, gutters were full of growing trees and when it rained it looked like a waterfall around the house. Plenty of large logs to burn in the outdoor fire pit, but no ax or log splitter to split the logs into burnable size. Empty beer bottles and cans left from previous renters and cigarette butts all over the outside property. Overall, I would rent this cabin again simply due to the location to rafting but would like to see a better maintenance team used for property and maintain the amazing landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rafting
Great location and beautiful cabin. Made our trip very memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop retreat
Great experience, everything was as expected. You’ll definitely need a four wheel drive vehicle to get up the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin
Cabin was clean and cozy, Beautiful setting! The driveway does require a 4-wheel drive! It is close to all activities in Fayetteville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derrick W., West Lafayette (near Purdue University)

Liked: Cleanliness
Top of the Hill cabin - On top of the world stay
My wife and I took our son and D-i-L for our first trip to WV. This cabin has probably set an unattainable expectation for future stays. This place was the bomb. I think we snagged it due to a last minute cancelation. We will def try to stay there again, but I am sure it is always booked. Host was fantastic, helpful, and quick to respond. Co-host, Nancy, was an absolute pleasure to work with, if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Douglas O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for visit to New River Gorge
You must have a 4 wheel drive for this rental but once you get to the top of the hill a nice clean fully outfitted cabin awaits you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MaKenzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE this property!
I have come to this area for rafting for the past 10 years and this is the best place I have stayed. We met our friends from TN and had a blast all weekend. We couldn’t have spoke more highly of this place! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Charlottesville, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin/location
We have been to Fayetteville many times. This is by far the best place we have stayed at in the area. Cabin has everything you need and then some. Fantastic fire pit area, patio for corn hole and grilling. Location: you definitely need 4WD/AWD to get up the driveway! It’s located directly across from Cantrell rafting. Fantastic rafting company and they have a pub that’s open Thursday-Sunday. This cabin is now our go to place to stay in Fayetteville. 5 star all the way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cabin!!
Would absolutely recommend this property! While the driveway is a tiny bit intimidating it was no problem at all and just helped to make the house feel like it was away from it all. The house is great - not huge but felt spacious and housed five adults with no problem. I’d recommend bringing your own air mattresses (sofa bed mattress was past it’s prime but, folded up, the sofa was fine). The two beds in the bedrooms were great. We enjoyed the loft area for afternoon dozing and reading and that porch is fabulous - peaceful with beautiful views of the wildflowers in the yard. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
We had a great trip to the New River Gorge. Recommendations for upgrades: include Wi-Fi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, well furnished!
Top of the Hill Cabin is a wonderful place to stay when exploring New River Gorge. It is conveniently located but also secluded. The description does not lie when it says you need four wheel drive to get up the hill. The hill is walkable but it would be difficult if carrying luggage. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed, including extra towels, blankets, air mattresses, s’more sticks, and cooking utensils. Would highly recommend! Also if you’re looking for adventure check out Cantrell Rafting. We had a great time on the Lower New River Express!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
We enjoyed staying in this comfortable cabin, it's a great location and quiet. Super clean and lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Mike W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Place was not clean when we arrived. Worst bed I have ever tried to sleep on. Spend your hard earned money someplace else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in a great location
My husband and 10-month old had a lovely stay while visiting family and hiking in the park. The location can't be beat - just a few minutes away from all the popular trails and downtown Fayetteville. We had no issue with cell service through Verizon, and were able to get supplies nearby. You absolutely need a four-wheel drive vehicle to get up the driveway (as suggested). We look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Peasy
Wanted to go back and visit my hometown and attend a music festival. Arrangements were super easy. House was fabulous and super easy. Getting around was super easy. People were great, helpful and layed back. Need a 4WD to get up the hill but that wasn’t a problem. Beautiful views beautiful weather. Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend get away!
Have no complaints about our whole experience or the cabin at all other than a hot tub would make a nice feature! Other than that it was well beyond our expectations and we were very happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect if you love the outdoors
Close to Babcock State Park, nice fire pit area, outside grill and just down the street from very cool Fayetteville, WV Very comfortable and modern indoors, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hattie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property if you’re visiting New River Gorge!
Excellent location within minutes of many trails! Enjoyed evenings on the patio. Well-stocked kitchen. If you’re not in the mood to cook, there are several excellent restaurants nearby. The wooded property is beautiful, and we spotted three deer while there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021