1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House
About this cottage rental
Location, location, location! The 'Verdie May House' is an adorable 1930's cottage located in the heart of Lewisburg's Historical District - only a short 5 minute stroll to restaurants, cafes and shopping. Enjoy exploring the historical sites or relaxing on the spacious porch with a cool drink. This newly renovated home is the perfect place to enjoy Lewisburg! This cosy 1930's cottage offers the opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in Lewisburg's roaring 30's (but with modern comforts!). This freshly renovated cottage has an amazing history - it was home to several local identities (including Eileen Kramer, an Australian National Treasure dancer and acclaimed local furniture maker Ozzi May and his wife, Verdie). The cottage is our favorite place for hanging out with family and friends - particularly as we can walk everywhere (and leave the car at home)!. We love using the cottage as a base for exploring Lewisburg and know you will too! It's the perfect 'home away from home'! The house is small (great for 1-4 people) and has a spacious, well equipped kitchen (with new appliances), comfortable living area, study area with large desk, two comfortable bedrooms (with luxury linens) , separate laundry, a cute upstairs bathroom (with a clawfoot bathtub) and wonderful new large downstairs bathroom (featuring plush towels). . Original artwork and crafts by local artists, (including my Dad, Ronald Refsland), is found throughout the house. The large covered porch is perfect for relaxing anytime of the day (even when it rains), people watching or for outdoor dining. You will enjoy views of Old Stone Church and the cemetery (directly across the street), Carnegie Hall and other historical sites. We have beautiful and comfortable outdoor furniture, including an antique iron outdoor dining table. The large patio (using original stone and local river rocks custom designed by a local artisan) behind the house is a more private space - with the original outdoor fireplace available for BBQ's or making s'mores. The large front yard is perfect for playing a friendly (or competitive!) game of Molkky or croquet (we have the games for you), The queen bed and two twin beds have brand new quality mattresses with quality linens and duvets and fluffy pillows. The towels are 100% cotton. We are particular about dust and cleanliness as our daughter has allergies. The city water is perfect drinking water. If you would like some tasty food waiting in the cottage for you on arrival or during your stay, my sister in law, Beth, has a bakery business (Fresh Flours – at the local Farmers Market). For my guests, she will take phone/email orders and deliver directly to the cottage. She does amazing quiche, granola and pies (about 20 different kinds – all fantastic!). If you are interested, drop her an email at [email protected] (she lives about 2 minutes away from the cottage) and she can email the menu. I know what it is like travelling and sometimes it is nice to have an easy (and delicious) local options waiting when you arrive (or during your visit). The Verdie May Cottage is the perfect 'home away from home' to enjoy your stay in Lewisburg! Come and enjoy! This property is non-smoking and isn't suitable for anyone with mobility challenges.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(97 Reviews)
5.0
Perfect getaway! Perfect location and perfect home conditions!
5.0
The house was so clean! We enjoyed our stay and getting a quiche delivered from her relative's bakery waiting for us was a great touch! The beds were comfortable. Everything we could need was there.
5.0
Beautiful cottage . Very cozy and perfect for celebrating a milestone birthday. The porch is great as well!
5.0
The host has been wonderful in rescheduling us for another weekend due to illness.
5.0
Just what we were look for to celebrate our 38th anniversary. We rode bikes on the Greenbrier River Valley Trail and enjoyed the shops and restaurants in town which were so convenient to walk to. House was clean, comfortable, and easy to get used to with the great porch.
5.0
The cottage was perfect for our stay to visit the State Fair. The size was just right and the porch was fun! Easy to find and easy to communicate with the owner. The only thing we didn’t like was that the upstairs bathroom door had slits in it like window shutters. We were only comfortable using that bathroom if everyone was downstairs. Lol we ended up propping a towel up over it for privacy. Everything else was gorgeous! The beds are comfortable and we would have happily stayed longer. Thanks!
5.0
My husband and son stayed here while attending the LIV golf tournament another town over. They enjoyed their stay as it was conveniently located near everything this town had to offer. The house was small and quaint but offered everything they needed for their stay. The porch was a nice place to relax and the lights added to the ambiance of the house. The owner gave some great recommendations of restaurants and places to visit in town. The house was just as described online and we would definitely recommend it to others.
5.0
Maybe it’s because yellow is my favorite color, but really it’s because this quaint cabin had everything we needed for our stay to visit our daughter in Lewisburg. Close to downtown, a useful kitchen to make a family meal, a roomy and comfortable outdoor area to make many fond memories in…thank you for sharing your property with us.
5.0
Loved everything about the house. Well equipped, great location and perfect for a weekend getaway.
5.0
The cottage was very comfortable. Even though we were within a 5 minute walk from town, it was a very quiet neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Perfect location!!! We walked everywhere. The house was clean and the kitchen well equiped. All of us agreed that we would definitely stay there again. It's a comfortable, cozy little house.
5.0
Nice home. Had everything we needed for our stay
5.0
Our stay in Lewisburg, West Virginia, was very enjoyable. The bungalow had everything we needed, and was very comfortable. Its location within blocks of downtown Lewisburg was ideal for walking to all the best restaurants, downtown shopping, and the North House Museum, which is like a true treasure for Greenbrier County. The large porch was a delightful spot to spend some time relaxing.
5.0
We went to Lewisburg for the annual chocolate festival. After a couple of hours walking the streets (and eating chocolate) it was nice to have a warm bath and soft bed to collapse into. The rental is about 2 blocks to the main streets of the quaint little town.
5.0
Absolute pleasure. Elinor is the consummate host. We needed to reschedule due to a medical issue and she was so accommodating. Attention to every detail. Property was immaculate. Great location in very nice neighborhood close to downtown. Highly recommend.
5.0
Great experience with no complaints
5.0
Perfect little cottage for a fall visit to WV. Everything was clean and we really enjoyed the outdoor space of the porch and fire pit out back.
5.0
The house is very convenient to walk to restaurants and stores in downtown Lewisburg. The bedrooms were small, but the bed was comfortable and the house had everything we needed.
5.0
We like everything about this house, cute, convenience, and cozy. For just a weekend stop, we did quite a bit of sight-seeing and adventure here. The house is within walking distance to museums, shops and restaurants. The town is quite charming. It's a good mix of rural and urban, in my opinion. There are also a lot of outdoor activities around the area, hiking, kayaking, biking, and swimming in the river was lots of fun. The latter part of our trip was pretty much raining, but we enjoy spending time on the porch, sipping tea, enjoy the view, listened to rain drop and bird chirping (very peaceful). We felt like we need to spend more time exploring the area so we will definitely put this location on our returning list. Thank you.
5.0
Wonderful place! Great location! Love sitting on the porch! So relaxing.
5.0
Very nice and comfortable home just a block away from the downtown Lewisburg main street with shops and restaurants. Easy drive to the interstate and Wal Mart if you need anything substantial. The fire alarm is very sensitive and we hope that we did not alarm the neighbors when we were fixing meals in the kitchen.
5.0
We have enjoyed another great visit to Lewisburg and the Verdie May cottage. This house has become our home away from home after several years of staying here. We love the house and can't get enough of enjoying the porch. There is so much to do in this area regardless of your interests and it means so much to have this comfy home to get back to each evening. This year we spent a day at the Greenbrier and one at the New River Gorge. We always take time to enjoy a few of the great Lewisburg restaurants including the Livery, French Goat and Stardust. No matter what type of food or price range you have, there are such good options in Lewisburg and White Sulphur. The farmer's market was excellent as always and we loved going home with a cooler full of goodness to enjoy this week. We are already booked for our next stay and can't wait to return.
5.0
We truly enjoyed our stay at this quaint cottage. It has a very "homey" feel with personal touches throughout. The porch and yard are spectacular! The location can't be beat....only a short walk to historic Lewisburg. The house was just as represented and Elinor is quick to respond to questions. We hope to stay here again.
5.0
Lovely, well maintained historic colonial cottage with huge wrap around porch in walking distance of downtown. It was a pleasure to stay there.
5.0
Returning guest
This was our second stay at the cottage. We love sitting on the porch and the short walk to town. My 2 year old daughter loved running around in the backyard and playing in the fountain downtown. You have everything that you will need in this house. I highly recommend tickets to the Greenbrier Valley theater. We were able to walk to the show from this cottage. We loved our baked goods from Fresh Flours! We already booked our stay for next summer! Elinor keeps a great house and it is beautifully decorated! We feel so comfortable staying here!!
5.0
Relaxing getaway
Such a cute and cozy cottage! We loved everything, but especially the porch and yard. The weather was nice and we enjoyed exploring the downtown area shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
5.0
Cozy cute home
We enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Beautiful cottage
Excellent location to walk the town of Lewisburg. Also, short drive to Greenbrier River and Greenbrier State Forest and other outdoor activities. This is a beautiful well kept cottage with an inviting porch to enjoy. Overall, an enjoyable and perfect lodging experience.
5.0
Excellent!
5.0
Wonderful property. Very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Excellent!
5.0
This sweet home was absolutely precious. My husband and I will be back for sure. The entire house, even the outside was exactly what any one could possibly wish for. The town was amazing as well. My husband and I laughed saying that our pictures must have been shown to all the residents because everyone, and I mean literally everyone, was so kind and helpful. Everyone we passed on the sidewalk smiled and would even greet us. We were there for only three nights, but could easily stay a week.
5.0
We had a lovely ladies getaway to this charming cottage. We enjoyed the porch tremendously. Clean, comfortable and the host was very helpful with information before arrival. Would recommend 100% and we will certainly stay again! Thank you 😊
5.0
The cottage was perfect! Elinor was easy to contact. Located perfectly for walking and short distance to shopping and eating. I loved it!
5.0
Cottage Living
This sweet home was absolutely precious. My husband and I will be back for sure. The entire house, even the outside was exactly what any one could possibly wish for. The town was amazing as well. My husband and I laughed saying that our pictures must have been shown to all the residents because everyone, and I mean literally everyone, was so kind and helpful. Everyone we passed on the sidewalk smiled and would even greet us. We were there for only three nights, but could easily stay a week.
5.0
Pretty petite cottage
We had a lovely ladies getaway to this charming cottage. We enjoyed the porch tremendously. Clean, comfortable and the host was very helpful with information before arrival. Would recommend 100% and we will certainly stay again! Thank you 😊
5.0
The property was lovely and worked well for our group. However, emails directed through the Expedia website did not reach the owner. This was confusing. We finally tried the alternative VRBO portal--which did contact the owner. If we had not used the latter, we would have been very frustrated. The opening to the upstairs bathroom is very short and tall people (like me) hit their heads the first times entering. The floor riser from kitchen to living areas can cause stumbling if not paying attention to the different heights. These are minor complaints when compared to the overall positive impression the property conveyed.
5.0
Perfect cottage
The cottage was perfect! Elinor was easy to contact. Located perfectly for walking and short distance to shopping and eating. I loved it!
5.0
Fantastic
Would definitely stay here again
5.0
This house was in pristine condition when we arrived—perfectly spotless and beautifully renovated. Easy access to downtown shops and restaurants. Also easy-by-car access to the Greenbrier Trail. My favorite spot was the porch where I spent a number of hours reading. Nice neighborhood with sidewalks if you want to explore the area. Elinor was responsive to all of our questions. Definitely 5+ stars! Oops, I almost forgot — the Humble Tomato restaurant was fantastic! Make a reservation and be sure to request the patio. Otherwise, it might be a bit sunny.
5.0
Perfect for weekend getaway!
This house was in pristine condition when we arrived—perfectly spotless and beautifully renovated. Easy access to downtown shops and restaurants. Also easy-by-car access to the Greenbrier Trail. My favorite spot was the porch where I spent a number of hours reading. Nice neighborhood with sidewalks if you want to explore the area. Elinor was responsive to all of our questions. Definitely 5+ stars! Oops, I almost forgot — the Humble Tomato restaurant was fantastic! Make a reservation and be sure to request the patio. Otherwise, it might be a bit sunny.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lewisburg?
The average price for a rental in Lewisburg is R 2,589 per night. This rental is R 412 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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