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Delightful Surprise, a special cottage that's secluded and close to EVERYTHING!!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lewisburg, WV
  • Greenbrier Valley Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • West Virginia State Fair Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lost World Caverns
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Delightful Surprise, a special cottage that's secluded and close to EVERYTHING!!

The Delightful Surprise is a "hidden gem" in the historical section of Lewisburg. Completely remodeled, this charming cottage boast of two beautifully done bedrooms with great linens and a newly remodeled bathroom. There are two seasonal study rooms upstairs and a cute outdoor area to enjoy! It is secluded, on its own street and right downtown. You can walk any where and that includes the best restaurants in town! Lastly, we proudly continue to clean to Covid standards!

Property manager

anna gehrken
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lewisburg

Lewisburg is home to this cottage. Old Stone Presbyterian Church and North House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lost World Caverns and Organ Cave.
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Lewisburg, WV

What's nearby

  • Greenbrier Valley Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lewisburg Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • North House Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • West Virginia State Fair Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lost World Caverns - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • White Sulphur Springs Station - 13 min drive
  • Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hill and Holler - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Surprise, a special cottage that's secluded and close to EVERYTHING!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Surprise, a special cottage that's secluded and close to EVERYTHING!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Surprise, a special cottage that's secluded and close to EVERYTHING!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Surprise, a special cottage that's secluded and close to EVERYTHING!! located?

Situated in Lewisburg, this cottage is steps away from Lewisburg Historic District, Greenbrier Valley Theatre and Greenbrier County Courthouse. Old Stone Presbyterian Church and North House Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tod J.

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

Incredibly Well Appointed

Just a fabulous place. If you forgot anything, it's there for you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

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

Lewisburg visit

Beautiful property in great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky P.

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

2nd stay - Becoming our go-to for Lewisburg stay

Circumstances surrounding my visit were to attend my father‘s funeral. Nonetheless, it was great to stay in a familiar, comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Old world charm with a lot of elegance!

We fell in love with this charming little home! The host was super friendly and helpful! We would definitely recommend to friends and stay here again! Extra attention to the little details that we all love! The beds and the bedding were fantastic! The artwork Was also wonderful! Too many little pluses to mention! Close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupa K.

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

Simply Perfect!

This was the perfect spot! We wanted a getaway that was relaxing and walkable to the coolest parts of Lewisburg and this was it:) The whole place was so thoughtful from the decorations, comfort, and small extras that you might need for your trip. The cottage was bright, clean, and comfortable. Our host gave us great recs for restaurants and things to do. We will be back:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Perfection

I can't say a bad thing about our stay! Great location and the cottage was adorable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Wonderful Place

The place was very clean with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The TV went bad and was replaced immediately. We had a great time and the location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Excellent!

I stayed in the most excellent house there in Lewisburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

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

Great Hideaway

This place is exactly as described. A quiet getaway within walking distance of downtown. Lovely amenities and the owner is super responsive. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Awesome Place

The house was super clean, well stocked, and conveniently located. The manager was very helpful! We really enjoyed our visit and went riding in the Green Brier River Trail
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Excellent home in downtown Lewisburg!

We stayed here for a wedding. The home had two very nice bedrooms and one bathroom. It had great outdoor space and was recently updated. One parking spot to use while staying there. It was exactly what we needed and very fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lis K.

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

Perfect

Truly a "Delightful Surprise" The house is so comfortable, beautifully decorated and clean. Well appoitThe location is perfect. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Fantastic State Fair/Lewisburg Adventure

This cute little home was in a great location for our State Fair and Lewisburg adventure! Very well and thoughtfully appointed, even with small extras like snacks and extra toiletry items. The fire pit came in great for the cool evenings. Quiet road but on the edge of town. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lis K.

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

Fabulous Stay

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is perfect. It is warm and comfortable and with in walking distance to downtown. The beds and linens are top notch. Anna, is a delightful host and made check in and communication seamless. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Lovely house in a perfect location

My husband and I came to Lewisburg to bike the Greenbrier River Trail. We did that and then some! The house was lovely, within walking distance to all kinds of shops, restaurants and entertainment and equipped with everything we needed. Anna was a wonderful host and provided some really good restaurant recommendations. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Beautiful, spotless property in a wonderful location

We stayed at this beautiful cottage while riding the Greenbriar River Trail and Jackson River Trail. The cottage was spotless. The location is wonderful-you can walk to many different restaurants. We did not shop, but there were plenty of interesting shops in the area as well. Anna was great to work. I highly recommend the cottage if you are staying in Lewisburg. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Ideal place

There were three of us. The house and location could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Bob and Alice

Delightful Surprise was a "delight". Perfect location, and host was very responsive answering questions and providing ideas on where to eat and things to do. Would definitely stay here again,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Just perfect!

This home was exactly as described. The location was so close to downtown! The decor was cozy. There were so many blankets and pillows to choose from, which was just one of the many ways we felt right at home. Great parking too. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

A Wonderfuuly, Delightful Surprise!

Our originally scheduled time needed to be changed by the owner; however our rescheduled time was beyond perfect! We had a fantastic week- perfect weather & perfect Vrbo house! First,Delightful Surprise is perfectly located in middle of everything in Lewisburg-shops, restaurants, churches, etc & easily walkable from house. Second, Delightful Surprise was indeed a delightful surprise. The house (situated in a quiet residential street) is tastefully decorated, fully stocked,(really didn’t need to bring own coffee),linens & towels are 5 stars, Rofu tv and house is immaculate, super clean, and warmly welcoming!! Third, but really most importantly, Anna, our Vrbo owner, was very communicative, informative, thoughtful in every detail, and most attentive”Host”!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Very nice, quiet neighborhood for a four night stay. Within walking distance of a vibrant downtown for shopping, restaurants and history. Walmart and Kroger not far (driving) for supplies. The Greenbrier Hotel and New River Gorge NP are within driving distance for day trips. The home is an old, renovated (nicely done) home with a slight tilt in the floors (and master bed), but was clean (my priority) and comfortable (husband's priority). Both enjoyed the back porch for sitting with cocktails in late afternoons watching birds and squirrels in the yard. Good wi-fi and cell reception. I would recommend this home for anyone coming to the area for a short visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

René M.

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

Cute little house in town

Loved the house. Close to town and could walk anywhere. This trip was with my Mom and Aunt (83&86) so not much exploring for me. I missed on the description that one bedroom was in the basement. Entirely my fault. Keep this in mind if traveling with elderly folks. We worked it out. Other reviewers stated amazing bedding, they are correct! All bedding, blankets and towels are top notch. Would love to go back when I can explore the town! Thanks Anna!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

becky P.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay! Cottage is comfortable and conveniently located near all shops and restaurants. Fabulous soft fresh linens and tastefully decorated. Looking forward to our next time visiting Lewisburg and our next stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by anna gehrken

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Hi there! I'm Anna and I've loved to play house my whole life! Perhaps this is why I had a wonderful career in the furniture industry. I love design, art, antiques and beautiful linens and this included monograms, a nod to my southern upbringing.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is a little unusual in that it's very private, yet very safe and right downtown!!! Once you arrive, you can enjoy a wonderful downtown Lewisburg experience just a few steps away. People often ask "how did you find this cute little spot"? The answer was that "it found me"! I went looking for a small house which we could use off season and where our son could stay while attending medical school. People loved this little "Doll house" and would knock on the door to inquire about staying here and,......as they say....the rest is history!!

What makes this property unique

As I've said already, this house is unique in many ways, but its privacy and location just can't be beat. It's like it's just a little Doll House is calling your name!

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