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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Charleston, WV
- Place, Kanawha County Public Library5 min drive
- Place, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston6 min drive
- Place, Mardi Gras Casino8 min drive
- Airport, Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Beautiful Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Old Woodland Acres' Country-Chic Cottage
Hi, I'm glad you stopped by my Old Woodland Acres' Country-Chic Cottage. Look around the Cottage, our City and the professional photo shoot on Old Woodland Acres featured in, "Wedding Chicks. Every Season of year and life is celebrated at Old Woodland Acres. Welcome to my Cottage, "Starry Night". Enjoy my 2 Luxury Bedrooms, Spa-Like Bath, Cozy Living room to the Brilliance of color in the fully equipped Kitchen
As a professional Designer, Event & Travel Planner, designing my Cottage has been so much fun... See you soon - Nanc
The space
So Excited... My #AirBnB Old Woodland Acres Country-Chic Cottage is ready for guests...This little cottage is located on our 17-acre mountain-Center Stage of 2 more cottages... Old Woodland Acres 1930's Old Stone Carriage House and Old Woodland Acres Industrial-Rustic Cottage.
The cottage itself is just a short driveway off the main highway, into Old Woodland Acres, the best-kept secret of beauty in the woodlands. You will be thrust out of the bright lights & pace of the city to the tranquil wonder of nature.
WHO WE HOST... Business Travelers, Couples, Honeymooners, World Travelers, Interns, Job Seekers, Small Families, and anyone who's looking for a place to call home for a while. (please read the rules for the cottage). Are you an artist or writing a book? or attending a conference or training for a job? contact us for long stay arrangements.
Although we strictly enforce our policy of No Parties or Photo Shoots at the cottage, you may book our venue, Old Woodland Acres, for engagements, weddings, bridal/baby showers, & photoshoots.
(Reminder, No Parties, Photo Shoots or Overnight guest - No Smoking (in house) - the penalty is the loss of deposit, immediate eviction. damages & no refund of lost days)
The cottage is 10-15+ minutes -west of the Capital City, Charleston WV,-proper- full of night-life, outdoor concerts, quaint shops, convention center, specialty restaurants, and shopping at the largest In-City Mall. CRW (Yeager Airport is approx 25-30mins. Explore southern West Virginia's unique history, Hatfield and McCoy Trail, or maybe Whitewater rafting or skiing. Closer home, visit the beautiful State Capitol, the Clay Center for Arts and Science, and go see a live Mountain Stage Radio Show. There are lots to do in this little bitty city.
The cottage is only 20+minutes -west from a large commercial center with a 12 screen movie theater, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, restaurants, grocery stores, Cabellas, Gander Mountain, Kohl's, Marshalls, Dick's sporting goods, Books a Million and other such stores.
The cottage is 3 miles- 10min -east of I-64 Cross Lanes Exit, community grocery stores, small mini-mall, restaurants, spa, and WV's only casino - Mardi Gras Casino with New Orleans flair, featuring slots, poker, greyhound racing, restaurants and more.
The cottage is 2 bedrooms - 1st BR Queen bed/TV 2nd BR 2 twins/TV - Bath is equipped with a soaking tub and a double head shower that only a rocket scientist can work. The Eat-In Kitchen is set up with Wood Kitchen table/4 chairs, Gas Range, Frig,/Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster, and a Coffee Bar. Living Room with cozy gas fireplace. It is also Business-friendly with free high-speed wifi. Upon booking, you will receive a unique door lock code so you do not need to worry about a key exchange.
Our mini mountain retreat "Old Woodland Acres" has been in the family for over 150 years and the site of #weddings, #photoshoots, #engagements, #bridal & baby showers, #tea parties and now we have added a cottage industry. You will experience 17 acres of woodland magic in the heart of Appalachia, West Virginia. The wooded acreage is a haven of wildlife... very quiet and private, You could see an eagle soar over the treetops or beautiful deer, a flock of turkeys, a fox dins, pine grove, generational initial trees, along the walking trails. You can pre-arrange some fun activities (seasonal) Like building a campfire, enjoy storytelling or just gaze at the beauty of each season. taste of award-winning Chili, a bonfire and Hot Chocolate (seasonal) ... or if your heart is strong you can take a night tour of the old family cemetery and maybe catch sight of a vacant Old Mountain Still. and/or go to the city for shopping, enjoying fine dining, or go to a sport's bar. You will find all these options easily available.
Mountain Stage is known World Wide is right here in our Capital City.
Guest access
Private Cottage sitting on the front of our 17 acres. You have full use of the cottage and are welcome to explore the property on your own or with a guide to introduce you to the "Old Woodland Acres".
Interaction with guests
We love to make our guests feel at home, away from home. There's coffee or tea, hot chocolate stocked in our well-equipped kitchen. We are happy to visit with our guests but are sensitive to your privacy also. We know that guests typically arrive tired from travel, so we try to let you get settled as quickly as possible. (Food and Drink goodies may change according to season)
Other things to note
" Old roads, Old dogs, Old folks, and Old ways still have a lot to offer in this sped-up world we all live in."
We will provide a welcome guide book with all the information you will need to help make your stay, successful.
We are 10-30 minutes from restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. We have parking for 2 cars with a little trick to turning around. The cottage is on a semi-steep short driveway for those who are flat-landers. Everywhere in WV is on a hill. Smile. Sorry, no parties, but business guests may conduct meetings. There are a strict check-in and check-out policy. Also, we have a strict up to 4 guests maximum and after check-in, we do not offer refunds for any reason.
To make your arrival special, we provide complimentary fresh-baked specialty bread, bottled water, and a variety of coffees & teas, ready for brewing in our Keurig coffee maker! (Drinks & Goodies may change according to season)
For safety, we have a smoke detector, CO detector, fire extinguisher in the kitchen, first aid kit, and our phone numbers for emergency situations.
You'll find a hairdryer in the bathroom, and we provide an iron with ironing board for your use.
There are cottages on both sides of the 'Starry Night' cottage, "Stormie Day" & "Lakyn's Wishing Well". Our guest are welcome to walk through the "Emerald Forest" in development for our Fairytale Weddings, past the generational initial trees, pine groves, rock cliffs. You may see a deer or two grazing behind the Cottage or on a "quiet" walk through the woods. there also could be a large flock of turkeys or other critters.
Getting around
There is a bus system but a car is recommended. We are in a rural area of Charleston, WV.
House Rules
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Check-in time is 3PM +
Check out by 11AM
Self check-in with smart lock
Quiet Time after 10pm -Our property is known as a tranquil venue
Any cottage wardrobe malfunction please let us know asap.
Love our Cottage and Enjoy your stay
As a professional Designer, Event & Travel Planner, designing my Cottage has been so much fun... See you soon - Nanc
The space
So Excited... My #AirBnB Old Woodland Acres Country-Chic Cottage is ready for guests...This little cottage is located on our 17-acre mountain-Center Stage of 2 more cottages... Old Woodland Acres 1930's Old Stone Carriage House and Old Woodland Acres Industrial-Rustic Cottage.
The cottage itself is just a short driveway off the main highway, into Old Woodland Acres, the best-kept secret of beauty in the woodlands. You will be thrust out of the bright lights & pace of the city to the tranquil wonder of nature.
WHO WE HOST... Business Travelers, Couples, Honeymooners, World Travelers, Interns, Job Seekers, Small Families, and anyone who's looking for a place to call home for a while. (please read the rules for the cottage). Are you an artist or writing a book? or attending a conference or training for a job? contact us for long stay arrangements.
Although we strictly enforce our policy of No Parties or Photo Shoots at the cottage, you may book our venue, Old Woodland Acres, for engagements, weddings, bridal/baby showers, & photoshoots.
(Reminder, No Parties, Photo Shoots or Overnight guest - No Smoking (in house) - the penalty is the loss of deposit, immediate eviction. damages & no refund of lost days)
The cottage is 10-15+ minutes -west of the Capital City, Charleston WV,-proper- full of night-life, outdoor concerts, quaint shops, convention center, specialty restaurants, and shopping at the largest In-City Mall. CRW (Yeager Airport is approx 25-30mins. Explore southern West Virginia's unique history, Hatfield and McCoy Trail, or maybe Whitewater rafting or skiing. Closer home, visit the beautiful State Capitol, the Clay Center for Arts and Science, and go see a live Mountain Stage Radio Show. There are lots to do in this little bitty city.
The cottage is only 20+minutes -west from a large commercial center with a 12 screen movie theater, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, restaurants, grocery stores, Cabellas, Gander Mountain, Kohl's, Marshalls, Dick's sporting goods, Books a Million and other such stores.
The cottage is 3 miles- 10min -east of I-64 Cross Lanes Exit, community grocery stores, small mini-mall, restaurants, spa, and WV's only casino - Mardi Gras Casino with New Orleans flair, featuring slots, poker, greyhound racing, restaurants and more.
The cottage is 2 bedrooms - 1st BR Queen bed/TV 2nd BR 2 twins/TV - Bath is equipped with a soaking tub and a double head shower that only a rocket scientist can work. The Eat-In Kitchen is set up with Wood Kitchen table/4 chairs, Gas Range, Frig,/Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster, and a Coffee Bar. Living Room with cozy gas fireplace. It is also Business-friendly with free high-speed wifi. Upon booking, you will receive a unique door lock code so you do not need to worry about a key exchange.
Our mini mountain retreat "Old Woodland Acres" has been in the family for over 150 years and the site of #weddings, #photoshoots, #engagements, #bridal & baby showers, #tea parties and now we have added a cottage industry. You will experience 17 acres of woodland magic in the heart of Appalachia, West Virginia. The wooded acreage is a haven of wildlife... very quiet and private, You could see an eagle soar over the treetops or beautiful deer, a flock of turkeys, a fox dins, pine grove, generational initial trees, along the walking trails. You can pre-arrange some fun activities (seasonal) Like building a campfire, enjoy storytelling or just gaze at the beauty of each season. taste of award-winning Chili, a bonfire and Hot Chocolate (seasonal) ... or if your heart is strong you can take a night tour of the old family cemetery and maybe catch sight of a vacant Old Mountain Still. and/or go to the city for shopping, enjoying fine dining, or go to a sport's bar. You will find all these options easily available.
Mountain Stage is known World Wide is right here in our Capital City.
Guest access
Private Cottage sitting on the front of our 17 acres. You have full use of the cottage and are welcome to explore the property on your own or with a guide to introduce you to the "Old Woodland Acres".
Interaction with guests
We love to make our guests feel at home, away from home. There's coffee or tea, hot chocolate stocked in our well-equipped kitchen. We are happy to visit with our guests but are sensitive to your privacy also. We know that guests typically arrive tired from travel, so we try to let you get settled as quickly as possible. (Food and Drink goodies may change according to season)
Other things to note
" Old roads, Old dogs, Old folks, and Old ways still have a lot to offer in this sped-up world we all live in."
We will provide a welcome guide book with all the information you will need to help make your stay, successful.
We are 10-30 minutes from restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. We have parking for 2 cars with a little trick to turning around. The cottage is on a semi-steep short driveway for those who are flat-landers. Everywhere in WV is on a hill. Smile. Sorry, no parties, but business guests may conduct meetings. There are a strict check-in and check-out policy. Also, we have a strict up to 4 guests maximum and after check-in, we do not offer refunds for any reason.
To make your arrival special, we provide complimentary fresh-baked specialty bread, bottled water, and a variety of coffees & teas, ready for brewing in our Keurig coffee maker! (Drinks & Goodies may change according to season)
For safety, we have a smoke detector, CO detector, fire extinguisher in the kitchen, first aid kit, and our phone numbers for emergency situations.
You'll find a hairdryer in the bathroom, and we provide an iron with ironing board for your use.
There are cottages on both sides of the 'Starry Night' cottage, "Stormie Day" & "Lakyn's Wishing Well". Our guest are welcome to walk through the "Emerald Forest" in development for our Fairytale Weddings, past the generational initial trees, pine groves, rock cliffs. You may see a deer or two grazing behind the Cottage or on a "quiet" walk through the woods. there also could be a large flock of turkeys or other critters.
Getting around
There is a bus system but a car is recommended. We are in a rural area of Charleston, WV.
House Rules
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Check-in time is 3PM +
Check out by 11AM
Self check-in with smart lock
Quiet Time after 10pm -Our property is known as a tranquil venue
Any cottage wardrobe malfunction please let us know asap.
Love our Cottage and Enjoy your stay
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About the area
Cross Lanes
Located in Cross Lanes, this cottage is in a rural area. Bank of St. Albans Building and Cox-Morton House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Charleston Recreation Center and Jefferson Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center or Crawford Field. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Charleston, WV
What's nearby
- Kanawha County Public Library - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- West Virginia Junior College-Charleston - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
- Mardi Gras Casino - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
- West Virginia State University - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
- Shawnee Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
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Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Golden Corral - 7 min drive
- Cook Out - 6 min drive
- Wendy's - 6 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas M.
24 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like a home
Thomas M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica C.
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica
Monica C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
21 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage in Cross Lanes
Daniel M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M.
14 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
Kimberly M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LaRhonda E.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on the Hill
LaRhonda E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
molly s.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pleasant get-away
molly s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly F.
1 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage and Hospitable Host.
Kimberly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephenie L.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stephenie L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
31 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and relaxing property.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
16 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything
Bryan S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard T.
9 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fox bark Lane
Richard T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise V.
22 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It feels like home.
Denise V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle W.
3 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Quaint & Cozy
Danielle W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent
michael c.
14 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottag
michael c.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Shawna M.
11 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable
Shawna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Beth K.
22 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Beth K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Janet S M.
9 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate and charming
Janet S M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy A.
23 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and inviting!
Nancy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good
Scott B.
30 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Scott B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
21 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway.
Michael C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Robyn K.
5 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage get away
Robyn K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Lori S.
29 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Lori S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steph A.
9 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway in the Middle of the Pandemic
Steph A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
10 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable cottage outside of Charleston WV
Karen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
About the host
Hosted by Nancy Thaxton
Our Story... Hi, we are Ron and Nancy Thaxton, your host, living on 17 mountain acres 20 minutes outside of our State Capital, Charleston, WV. Our beautiful property, "Old Woodland Acres" has been in our family for over 150 years. It is a well kept secret... offering tranquility to an otherwise noisy, crowded world. Ron's professional degree is Accounting and mine, (Nancy) is Education. We have 2 daughters and son-n-laws, plus 3 granddaughters, Stormie, Starr, Lakyn and 1 grandson, Che River (their very names reflect our natural surroundings) We are Entrepreneurs & Business Owners, including a Travel Agency “Regal Travel by Design”, both domestic & international Travel, Weddings “Dream Weddings & Events” International Safari Company “Wild Heart African Safaris” East Africa, Business Coaching “The Art of Entrepreneur" to our own Rustic Venue, Old Woodland Acres. We are also Pastors to Pastors in our beautiful city and state of Charleston, West Virginia. We have traveled the world but our home is our beautiful West Virginia We enjoy long walks on our 17 acre estate past small rock cliffs, an old farm chicken house, the generational initial trees started by Ron's initials carved by his grandfather to now the 5th generation. We cross a rocky creek and explore a pine tree grove on the top of the mountain. We also enjoy watching the wild life including several species of birds, deer, ground hogs, foxes, squirrels and any other animal that may wonder by. Our Guest are welcome to participate in our excursions, picking apples from the orchard or roasting marshmallows on an open firepit.
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