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The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise

Cottage in French Creek with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise (French Creek)
Escape to a secluded mountain retreat at this charming West Virginia cottage. Surrounded by woods and overlooking a serene pond, the four-bedroom haven offers an open living area with a gas log fireplace, covered deck, and outside fire pit. The fully-equipped kitchen provides all the comforts of home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise

Cottage is in the woods overlooking a pond in the mountains of West Virginia. All one level, four bedroom, two bath, open living area, gas log fireplace, covered deck, outside fire pit. Just minutes from the Buckhannon River. Cottage is located 10 miles out the Alexander/Helvetia Road in French Creek.

The kitchen has all the appliances and utensils you would have in the comfort of your home. There is a starter of garbage bags and dishwasher tabs provided.

Pacman machine in trundle room. TVs in Full and Queen bedrooms.

We are pet friendly (dogs only, fee required). Must clean up after your pet inside and out. Excessive pet hair on furniture or pet excrement (especially inside) may result in forfeiture of all or part of security deposit.

The area and surrounding places:
-BUCKHANNON - 22 miles, 40 minute drive - This is town where you will find Walmart, Kroger, Gas, Cinema, Restaurants, Hospital, etc.
-ROCK CAVE - 10 miles, 21 minute drive - IGA, Family Dollar, Hardware, Clinic, Pharmacy
-WEST VIRGINIA WILDLIFE CENTER - 10 miles, 16 minute drive - Giftshop, Hiking Trails, Wildlife Center.
-JAMES W CURRY LIBRARY AND PARK - 3 miles, 10 minute drive - Library, Park, Pavilion, Playgrounds.
-HELVETIA - 9 miles, 18 minute drive - Historic Swiss village, Home of the Hutte Restaurant.
-PICKENS - 13 miles, 28 minute drive - Home of the Maple Syrup Festival.
-STONEWALL JACKSON LAKE- 30 miles, 45 minute drive.
-SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN - 47 miles, 1 hour 30 minute drive - Skiing, Snow tubing
-CANAAN VALLEY SKI RESORT - 74 miles, 1 hour 43 minute drive - Skiing, Snow tubing
-BLACKWATER FALLS - 80 miles, 2 hour drive - Waterfalls, Giftshop
-KUMBRABOW STATE FOREST - 20 miles, 50 minute drive- Hiking Trails, Shooting Range
-HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK - 28 miles, 50 minute drive - Hiking Trails, Restaurant, River, Waterfalls, Outdoor Public Pool.
-AUDRA STATE PARK - 30 miles, 1 hour drive - Hiking Trails, River
-TRANS-ALLEGHENY LUNATIC ASYLUM - 33 miles, 54 minute drive - National Historic Landmark, Offers historic and paranormal tours.

****4-wheel drive or AWD vehicle is necessary in wintertime due to snow *****

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Rent at your own risk. Owner not responsible for accidents.
Cabin is on private septic. Do not put food/grease down the sink. Do not flush sanitary items down toilet.
Must clean up after your pet. Excessive pet hair on furniture or pet excrement inside will result in forfeiture of all or part of security deposit.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well trained dogs only, fee is required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Whitetail Cabin at Paradise Retreat
Black Bear Cabin at Paradise Retreat
Rhododendron Cottage at Paradise Retreat
Mountain Laurel Cottage at Paradise Retreat
The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise Cottage
The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise French Creek
The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise Cottage French Creek

About the neighborhood

Map
French Creek, WV

What's nearby

  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center - 19 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Holly River State Park - 36 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • West Virginia Wesleyan College - 36 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • Stonewall Resort State Park - 46 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum - 54 min drive - 42.8 miles

Getting around

  • Elkins, WV (EKN-Randolph County) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hutte Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪THE BEAR SKIN - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fullmoon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from West Virginia State Wildlife Center and within 16 mi (25 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 mi (32 km).

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The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our stay, the house was well stocked and clean. We have been here twice before and this trip was just as enjoyable. The host is easy to communicate with, the Wi-Fi worked well and we liked hiking around and playing by the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed the house and location. It was well maintained, clean, and in a really nice area. We have family nearby and the location made visiting Pickens, Helvetia, and Hacker Valley easy as convenient as can be for this part of Randolph County.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Weekend getaway

Lovely property. Clean and quiet. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene_ W.

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

A great place to gather with friends

Perfect size for a weekend gathering of friends. We cooked, played games, sat by an outside fire and just enjored the time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Perfection!

The cabin was beautiful. It was super clean and had all the amenities to make our weekend stay relaxing and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Family Reunion

Beautiful cabin and beautiful location. Plenty of room for everyone. We all enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Peace and Quiet

We enjoyed the peace and quiet this offers. The cabin was clean and comfortable! There is a fire pit with comfortable chairs, a great covered back porch to enjoy morning coffee. The drive in was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise

My friends and I spent a week at the Blackberry Cottage in April 2025. The cabin is super comfortable and located to so many great WV destinations. This is the second time we stayed at this particular cabin. Just like the previous time, the cabin was spotless when we arrived and exactly as advertised. The property manager is amazing. When the internet connection dropped, we contacted her and she called within minutes with a solution. We really enjoyed our stay and will certainly be coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina Y., Okeechobee

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

Paradise

This was our third time staying at this property and each time we love it even more! Absolutely beautiful home and property. Everything is so comfortable and clean. The property owner is very kind and helpful. We will definitely be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P H.

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

Wonderful Weekend!

Being originally born in Weston 73+ years ago, living in Ohio most of my life, it’s always good to get back to WV. Your cabin was the perfect size for a family of 7. Price was right, like the online pics, no surprises, just as expected. We hope we left it as you would want, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out stay was a perfect stay. She is a wonderful host and handled everything accordingly. We definitely plan on staying again. Its a slice of West Virginia Heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie j.

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

Ive it a try

Beautiful place in quiet,pretty location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Hidden Hide Away

Great place to stay. Very clean and plenty of room for a large family. If your staying in this area I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Y.

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

Quiet Getaway

We were in town for a family reunion and this home was a great place to stay. From the spacious house, the fire pit and the beautiful surroundings, it was pretty close to perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina Y.

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

Perfection

We have stayed at this property 4 separate times. My family and I love everything about this home and the beautiful property that it sits on. Cheryl, the property owner and host is absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Private and comfortable place to stay

Was clean and neat. Owner was helpful and very friendly. Easy to book and instructions about the rules of the place was easy to understand. Recommend highly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Wonderful mountain retreat!

The cabin is gorgeous! Very spacious, super clean and well maintained. From spending quiet mornings on the back porch watching deer to sitting by the cozy fire pit at night roasting marshmallows, we loved every minute we spent here at the Blackberry cottage and can’t wait to return soon. It was truly a mountain paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Excellent as always! Our D&D table top game groups second year here and we can’t wait for year 3!

Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely wonderful. We had a birthday party, which included 4 of us who styed at the cabin plus 16 guests and there was more than enough room for everyone. And everyone just loved the cabin. In fact, it may become a yearly outing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful location and well appointed cottage

This is such a nice property. We visited for a weekend to do an overnight tour at the TransAllegheny Lunatic Asylum and didn't want to stay in a hotel. This was about an hour away. We liked it so much, we are looking to do a return trip specifically to visit this property again just to relax. Owner was kind and promptly replied to email requesting firewood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina Y., Okeechobee

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We have stayed at this property twice and each time my family and I have the most wonderful experience! Cheryl is such a kind and wonderful host and there are no words to describe how amazing this property is except perfect in every way. It means so much to my family and I that we can bring our fur babies with us when we visit Mountain Paradise and I want to thank Cheryl for that privilege! We will be back to visit this property again as it has become one of my family’s favorite places to be! Thanks again Cheryl!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Mountain Getaway

We had a great time at the house. Location is great to enjoy the WV wildlife center and visiting the charming village of Helvetia ( the Hutte restaurant is delicious- cash/check only!). The property was nice - the firepit was great and the boys enjoyed fishing. The other property is close by- which may effect star gazzing if lights are on; and noise does travel. Cheryl was easy to communicate with and very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., Franklin, OH USA

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

Reunion

Clean home with all of the necessary items. I feel a binder with the necessary information regarding TV operation, microwave, oven and washer and dryer. Seniors struggle with the operation of new or unusual appliances and televisions. Cheryl as very friendly, accommodating, and responded quickly to our requests for information. WIFI was available and worked well. Cellular service was not available at the house. Deer, Turkeys, Geese and birds were present or could be heard daily. The Whippoorwill's were singing morning and night. Spring is a great time of year. We had 7 adults so the available beds were just right. Home can sleep 11 in the available beds and there is the couch too. Rear wood deck has 6 chairs and a table and there are 5 Adirondack chairs around the firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

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

Amazing Holiday Getaway

The cabin was clean, warm, and cozy. The open concept worked perfect to allow our family to gather and celebrate the holidays. This is the second time we have stayed in a cottage with this host and they never fail to impress. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Aliquippa, PA

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

Great surprise!

Planned a weekend get together to surprise my sister. Cabin was perfect. I currently have some mobility issues and the house was very easy to navigate with my walker. House extremely clean and well kept. Cheryl was one of the best hosts I have had the pleasure of dealing with! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022