Apartment
Corten at Lafayette Flats
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fayetteville, WV
- Fayetteville Town Park12 min walk
- New River Gorge Bridge3 min drive
- Kaymoor Miners Trail3 min drive
- Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Corten at Lafayette Flats
FLAT #2, Corten - Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals is four modern vacation rentals in one historic building. This listing is for Flat #2, Corten which is found on the second floor. Walk up the 23 stairs through the airy art-filled stairwell to reach your beautiful flat (please note: there is no elevator in this historic building). Corten is designed to luxuriously accommodate two adults, as are all four vacation rentals at Lafayette Flats.
BEDROOM – Have a relaxing night’s sleep on the medium/firm queen-size hybrid mattress with 100% cotton sheets, four pillows (two flat and two fluffy), and an alternative down all-season duvet with a cotton duvet cover. Room-darkening blinds and curtains provide privacy. Electric and USB outlets are conveniently located on both bedside tables to keep your phone close by while you both recharge after an adventurous day.
BATHROOM –Each vacation rental at Lafayette Flats has its own hot water tank, so you can take a long shower in Corten’s large, tiled shower. Enjoy William Roam hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and bar soap (all sulfate & paraben fee). A makeup mirror, hair dryer and 100% cotton bath towels and linens are provided to ensure you look and feel your best.
LIVING SPACE – Enjoy the abundant natural light streaming through Corten’s many windows. The comfortable living area has a sofa, table, recliner, lamps and smart TV. Dine at the kitchen bar.
KITCHEN – Prepare simple or complex meals in the very small but fully functional kitchen with all utensils and wares provided, including a refrigerator (44” tall), electric range stove and oven, toaster, and microwave. Fiestaware table settings and glassware are provided as are salt, pepper, and olive oil. Enjoy filtered water from the Brita pitcher in your refrigerator.
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE – Savor the flavor of locally-roasted coffee provided exclusively to Lafayette Flats guests in the 12 cup Cuisinart coffee maker or French press. A kettle and assortment of gourmet teas and tisanes as well as creamer, sugar and Truvia are also provided.
MEDIA & DATA – With 500+ mbps Wi-Fi, you can work remotely or relax while streaming Netflix on the complimentary account. Enjoy your favorite music on the Bluetooth speaker.
LOCATION & COMMUNITY - Lafayette Flats is in the center of the charming small town of Fayetteville. Park your car and relax, you are just steps away from shops, pubs, and restaurants. You’ll find a New River Gorge National Park trailhead at Fayetteville Town Park and the visitors center is a five-minute drive away. There is a local guidebook and trail guide in your flat.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES – Lafayette Flats is more than just a collection of award-winning vacation rentals, it’s an experience. Inspiring original art by contemporary West Virginia artists is on display throughout the building, and as a guest, you have the exclusive opportunity to book a New River Gorge Eco Tour. These private, naturalist-led forest walks are fascinating and customized to your interests and needs.
PRIVACY & PARKING – While the main entry and stairwells are shared by all four vacation rentals inside Lafayette Flats, you have sole access to Corten by keyless (code) entry. For your convenience, there are six private, off-street parking spots behind the building.
BEDROOM – Have a relaxing night’s sleep on the medium/firm queen-size hybrid mattress with 100% cotton sheets, four pillows (two flat and two fluffy), and an alternative down all-season duvet with a cotton duvet cover. Room-darkening blinds and curtains provide privacy. Electric and USB outlets are conveniently located on both bedside tables to keep your phone close by while you both recharge after an adventurous day.
BATHROOM –Each vacation rental at Lafayette Flats has its own hot water tank, so you can take a long shower in Corten’s large, tiled shower. Enjoy William Roam hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and bar soap (all sulfate & paraben fee). A makeup mirror, hair dryer and 100% cotton bath towels and linens are provided to ensure you look and feel your best.
LIVING SPACE – Enjoy the abundant natural light streaming through Corten’s many windows. The comfortable living area has a sofa, table, recliner, lamps and smart TV. Dine at the kitchen bar.
KITCHEN – Prepare simple or complex meals in the very small but fully functional kitchen with all utensils and wares provided, including a refrigerator (44” tall), electric range stove and oven, toaster, and microwave. Fiestaware table settings and glassware are provided as are salt, pepper, and olive oil. Enjoy filtered water from the Brita pitcher in your refrigerator.
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE – Savor the flavor of locally-roasted coffee provided exclusively to Lafayette Flats guests in the 12 cup Cuisinart coffee maker or French press. A kettle and assortment of gourmet teas and tisanes as well as creamer, sugar and Truvia are also provided.
MEDIA & DATA – With 500+ mbps Wi-Fi, you can work remotely or relax while streaming Netflix on the complimentary account. Enjoy your favorite music on the Bluetooth speaker.
LOCATION & COMMUNITY - Lafayette Flats is in the center of the charming small town of Fayetteville. Park your car and relax, you are just steps away from shops, pubs, and restaurants. You’ll find a New River Gorge National Park trailhead at Fayetteville Town Park and the visitors center is a five-minute drive away. There is a local guidebook and trail guide in your flat.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES – Lafayette Flats is more than just a collection of award-winning vacation rentals, it’s an experience. Inspiring original art by contemporary West Virginia artists is on display throughout the building, and as a guest, you have the exclusive opportunity to book a New River Gorge Eco Tour. These private, naturalist-led forest walks are fascinating and customized to your interests and needs.
PRIVACY & PARKING – While the main entry and stairwells are shared by all four vacation rentals inside Lafayette Flats, you have sole access to Corten by keyless (code) entry. For your convenience, there are six private, off-street parking spots behind the building.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
No pets or comfort animals 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
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 first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fayetteville
Located in Fayetteville, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. New River Gorge Bridge and Tunney Hunsaker Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fayetteville, WV
What's nearby
- Fayetteville Town Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- New River Gorge Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
- Kaymoor Miners Trail - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
- Canyon Rim Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
- New & Gauley River Adventures - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Wendy's - 5 min drive
- Secret Sandwich Society - 4 min walk
- Tudor's Biscuit World - 6 min walk
- Pies & Pints - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Amy McLaughlin & Shawn Means
I'm Amy and my husband's name is Shawn. We were both born and raised in Charleston, WV, where we still live and we both work for the same non-profit organization. Charleston is only about one hour from Fayetteville, so lucky for us, the best vacation spot in West Virginia is close by.
Lafayette Flats began with our simple desire to get out of town. We love our home in Charleston's East End but we really like to travel. We found out early in our relationship that we travel together well and we love to do it as often as we can. We love taking weekend driving trips to places like Asheville, Columbus, Charlotte and Louisville, and we've been all over our home state of West Virginia.
Many years ago we drove across the country on Route 66 and last fall we toured Northern California - Yosemite, Redwoods, Wine Country - we loved it all. But big trips are few and far between, so we satisfy our travelin' Jones by making the drive up to Fayetteville as often as we can.
Maybe it's the Bacon Jam at The Secret Sandwich Society or the breathtaking views from Long Point Trail, but something keeps us coming back again and again. We looked for a small apartment in Fayetteville that we could rent, just to have a home base where we could escape to on weekends but found nothing suitable. After months of searching, we decided to take on a project where we could build our own space.
We looked at several opportunities, but the one that caught our eye was the historic building on the corner of Court Street and Wiseman Avenue - known as 'The Malcolm Building.' This building was built in 1906 to house The Bank of Fayette and is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Fayetteville's Historic District.
We spent the summer and fall of 2013 renovating the building - doing much of the work ourselves. We are eager to show off our space!
Lafayette Flats began with our simple desire to get out of town. We love our home in Charleston's East End but we really like to travel. We found out early in our relationship that we travel together well and we love to do it as often as we can. We love taking weekend driving trips to places like Asheville, Columbus, Charlotte and Louisville, and we've been all over our home state of West Virginia.
Many years ago we drove across the country on Route 66 and last fall we toured Northern California - Yosemite, Redwoods, Wine Country - we loved it all. But big trips are few and far between, so we satisfy our travelin' Jones by making the drive up to Fayetteville as often as we can.
Maybe it's the Bacon Jam at The Secret Sandwich Society or the breathtaking views from Long Point Trail, but something keeps us coming back again and again. We looked for a small apartment in Fayetteville that we could rent, just to have a home base where we could escape to on weekends but found nothing suitable. After months of searching, we decided to take on a project where we could build our own space.
We looked at several opportunities, but the one that caught our eye was the historic building on the corner of Court Street and Wiseman Avenue - known as 'The Malcolm Building.' This building was built in 1906 to house The Bank of Fayette and is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Fayetteville's Historic District.
We spent the summer and fall of 2013 renovating the building - doing much of the work ourselves. We are eager to show off our space!
Why they chose this property
Our love for Fayetteville and the New River Gorge area caused us to something we had never done before: We bought and renovated this historic cut stone building, transforming the top two floors into four apartment style vacation rentals. Corten is one of four flats in the building.
Since it is on the Historic Registry, we were very intentional in our renovation plan to leave the building intact as much as possible. Originally built to be an office building, each floor only had one common bathroom and the heating in the building was hot water radiators. Since it was built before electricity, the electrical system was hodgepodge of makeshift circuits and ancient fuse boxes.
Along with theses negatives, though, were a lot of positives: The beautiful original woodwork is still there and the fortress-like construction means that the building is very sturdy. The beautiful cut-stone exterior looks exactly like it did when it was built a century ago. Our renovation plans preserved the woodwork and the basic configuration of the building.
Installing a new electrical system and the plumbing necessary to support two additional bathrooms and kitchens was done in such a way as not to change the character of the building. Fire codes made us make some alterations to doorways, but overall the building looks as it has for the last century.
In spite of the ancient spaces of this small town former bank building, the interior design is chic, modern and urban. We want to offer visitors to Fayetteville something completely different from the campsites, cabins and large vacation home rentals available in the area. Furnished with all the comforts of home and decorated to the nines with local original art and many unique design elements, this is not your typical vacation rental!
We want you to more than just feel at home - we want you to wish that you lived here!
Since it is on the Historic Registry, we were very intentional in our renovation plan to leave the building intact as much as possible. Originally built to be an office building, each floor only had one common bathroom and the heating in the building was hot water radiators. Since it was built before electricity, the electrical system was hodgepodge of makeshift circuits and ancient fuse boxes.
Along with theses negatives, though, were a lot of positives: The beautiful original woodwork is still there and the fortress-like construction means that the building is very sturdy. The beautiful cut-stone exterior looks exactly like it did when it was built a century ago. Our renovation plans preserved the woodwork and the basic configuration of the building.
Installing a new electrical system and the plumbing necessary to support two additional bathrooms and kitchens was done in such a way as not to change the character of the building. Fire codes made us make some alterations to doorways, but overall the building looks as it has for the last century.
In spite of the ancient spaces of this small town former bank building, the interior design is chic, modern and urban. We want to offer visitors to Fayetteville something completely different from the campsites, cabins and large vacation home rentals available in the area. Furnished with all the comforts of home and decorated to the nines with local original art and many unique design elements, this is not your typical vacation rental!
We want you to more than just feel at home - we want you to wish that you lived here!
What makes this property unique
Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals are designed for couples.
Lafayette Flats combines the stylish, modern design of a boutique hotel with the privacy and local flavor of a vacation rental. Our efficient booking process, high cleaning standards and luxurious amenities are what you find in an upscale hotel, but we have no front desk to slow you down and you can relax without the daily intrusion of cleaning staff.
Our downtown location right across from the beautiful Fayette County Courthouse allows our guests to park their car and relax. Lafayette Flats is close walking distance from all the great shops, restaurants and pubs Fayetteville has to offer and a very short drive to all the NRG trails and adventure activities.
But it’s the interior of Lafayette Flats that’s really special. Throughout all four of our boutique vacation rentals, we showcase original, contemporary WV art and we have a library full of books about WV and by WV authors.
Lafayette Flats combines the stylish, modern design of a boutique hotel with the privacy and local flavor of a vacation rental. Our efficient booking process, high cleaning standards and luxurious amenities are what you find in an upscale hotel, but we have no front desk to slow you down and you can relax without the daily intrusion of cleaning staff.
Our downtown location right across from the beautiful Fayette County Courthouse allows our guests to park their car and relax. Lafayette Flats is close walking distance from all the great shops, restaurants and pubs Fayetteville has to offer and a very short drive to all the NRG trails and adventure activities.
But it’s the interior of Lafayette Flats that’s really special. Throughout all four of our boutique vacation rentals, we showcase original, contemporary WV art and we have a library full of books about WV and by WV authors.
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