wvcabingirl
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# Posted: 2 Jan 2026 07:00pm - Edited by: wvcabingirl
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Hi friends,
Just wanted to share a bit more about my cabin.
I purchased on 2/28/25 after 4 years of searching for land in OH, KY, and WV. My heart was pulling me back to West Virginia (lived there previously) and when I saw this property I knew it was the one. It was exactly what I wanted and for the right price, I was able to pay cash for the cabin and 15 acres.
The cabin was originally a post & beam Jamaica Cottages Vermont kit constructed in 2010, with an addition built on the back in 2016. It is situated atop a small mountain by way of a hazardously steep gravel road which becomes impassable in snow (is it a requirement of every great cabin to be nearly inaccessible? I think so). My property is the last on the road, you must cross up and over the top of the hill to get to it and I am the only one on the other side... I am surrounded by nothing but deep woods and very lucky to have all the privacy in the world.
I am "on the grid" for now, but do rely on portable propane tanks for my cooking fuel and hot water heater (I'm spoiled, I know). There is a well and cistern, but have had quite a bit of trouble with it... not so easy to drill down through a mountain... for now we are on water rations and making it work.
2025 was packed full of projects. I reconstructed the deck and added a roof, installed a huge living room window, re-roofed the entire cabin (an unforeseen event), added on a 4x8 entry way, sorted through lots of junk and trash left behind by previous owner, and planted dozens of native trees and shrubs throughout the property. I will add photos and more information when I have the time.
Thanks for reading if you've come this far!
Day of purchase!
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Lots of cleaning and sorting in the beginning
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Surprise daffodils in the yard
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View walking down to the cabin
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