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When I hiked Big Schloss with my family last winter, we did so as part of a day trip to the Wolf Gap area. But if I had known then about this historic log cabin near Wardensville, West Virginia, that’s perched in a mountain meadow within view of Big Schloss, we definitely would have turned our trip into an overnight getaway!

Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, the kind of state where, for under $200 on average per night, you can stay in a beautifully renovated, 130-year-old cabin tucked away in the middle of the national forest that's only a five-minute drive from two of the best hikes in the state (Big Schloss and Tibbet Knob, both of which start from the Wolf Gap Recreation Area).
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Oh, and it's also within easy reach of the delightful small town of Wardensville, where you can explore the one-of-a-kind Wardensville Garden Market (don't miss the chance to try one of their maple-glazed cinnamon rolls). Trout Pond, West Virginia's only natural lake, is also not far.
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With accommodation options like this cabin near Wardensville, it's no wonder they call West Virginia Almost Heaven!
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It's not just about hiking and exploring here at this historic log home, either.
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That's because the cabin itself boasts plenty of amazing views of its own: imagine grilling out at sunset with a backdrop like this one! Or sipping coffee with your feet propped up as the sun begins its climb into a new day.
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The wrap-around deck even features a view of the Big Schloss rock formation
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("Hey, kids! See those tiny looking boulders way up there? That's those massive cliffs we were standing on earlier today!")
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And it's not just the views we love about this cabin. It's squeaky clean and stocked with a variety of amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen.
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The beds are beyond comfortable. And there's even a fire pit so you can roast some marshmallows as evening falls. In case you didn't know (or have forgotten), there's nothing quite like an Appalachian evening: the deer come out to graze, the lightning bugs begin their flickering dance, the stars blaze out against the black sky, and (if you're lucky) the whip-poor-wills start to call.
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For all these reasons and more, this historic log cabin near Wardensville, West Virginia, is an Airbnb guest favorite. That means it’s a 100% good idea to book a two night stay ASAP and build an activity itinerary (as I mentioned, consider exploring Wolf Gap Recreation Area, Trout Pond Recreation Area, and Wardensville Garden Market to start) for a restful, relaxing countryside escape to the beautiful mountains of rural West Virginia!

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