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A special cottage close to EVERYTHING!! July dates available NOW!!!

Cottage in Lewisburg with kitchen

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Exterior
Interior
Living area
Living area
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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  • Place, Greenbrier Valley Theatre
  • Place, Lewisburg Historic District
  • Place, West Virginia State Fair Fairgrounds
  • Airport, Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)

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

A special cottage close to EVERYTHING!! July dates available NOW!!!

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
The daybed in the upstairs study room is for napping only and is NOT meant to accommodate extra guest!

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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Smooth Ambler Spirits. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at West Virginia State Fair Fairgrounds or Tennis Center at The Greenbrier.
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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
  • Lewisburg Elks Country Club - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • West Virginia State Fair Fairgrounds - 3 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

  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tudor's Biscuit World - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fujiyama - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A special cottage close to EVERYTHING!! July dates available NOW!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A special cottage close to EVERYTHING!! July dates available NOW!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A special cottage close to EVERYTHING!! July dates available NOW!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A special cottage close to EVERYTHING!! July dates available NOW!!! 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. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and clean cottage house. Right in the heart of town and a 2-5min walk to several EXCELLENT local restaurants/pubs with a very cool vibe and full of friendly people. We absolutely plan on staying here again. Double car parking spot is shared but second car parking could be one block over on main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

Marguerite M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like home! From all the amenities to the decor to the location......it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay in this well appointed cottage. Everything that you want to do in historical Lewisburg is in walking distance which was indeed what we did. During our stay we drove only twice to Hawks Knob farm and to Lost World Caverns. We are country folks that like our privacy but this cottage and location fit the bill for comfort and conveniences in a beautiful, historical, ‘coolest small town in America.’
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home so well cared for and cozy. Great location for our needs..short walking distance to town .Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend with family. Owner easy to contact with prompt responses. Will come again ! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was pleasantly surprised at all the little extras this cute place has to offer! Anything you can think of that you may have accidentally forgotten to pack, they have it covered! I got a piece of popcorn stuck in my teeth and due to them having toothpicks I didn't have to suffer that evening! It's the small things that sometimes make all the difference. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows and soft blankets. There were plenty of towels and nothing was forgotten. Plenty of toilet paper and all the necessities you would need. The shower is nice and puts out nice hot water. The washer & dryer are clean and work well. There is a nice sitting area on the back porch and also a fire pit in the back. It is in a convenient location to anything in Lewisburg,the fair or white Sulfur springs. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Springston

Cute cozy cottage fit what we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had the best time, the property was walking distance from downtown, super cute decorations (as I was told by my wife, o thought it was cool too), most importantly very clean. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is beautifully decorated, with a charming mixture of antiques and modern furniture. The bedding is high end - very comfy. We loved the quiet and privacy and the fact that restaurants, etc. were 2 blocks around the corner. Outstanding from every point of view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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