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1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lewisburg, WV
  • Place, Lewisburg Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenbrier Valley Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Stone Presbyterian Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House

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.


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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for children who are safe around stairs
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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

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lewisburg

Located in Lewisburg, this cottage is in the city centre. Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Smooth Ambler Spirits are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lost World Caverns and Organ Cave. 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, hunting and cycling nearby.
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Lewisburg, WV

What's nearby

  • Lewisburg Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greenbrier Valley Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Stone Presbyterian Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greenbrier County Courthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North House Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • White Sulphur Springs Station - 14 min drive
  • Lewisburg, WV (LWB-Greenbrier Valley) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tudor's Biscuit World - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fujiyama - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hill And Holler - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$233, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1930's house in Lewisburg's Historical District - The Verdie May House located?

Located in the heart of Lewisburg, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg Historic District and Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Greenbrier County Courthouse and North House Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 136 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and porch !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is amazing! Walkable to restaurants and shops!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed this very cute cottage, especially the porch! It was great to walk to restaurants, shops and historic buildings and sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy booking and communication. Great location for walking the shops, restaurants, and downtown landmarks.House had all we needed to be comfortable. Absolutely loved the covered porch!Will book again, if I return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this adorable cottage. The house was spotless when we arrived and equipped with everything we needed during our 2 night stay. We loved the historic features in the house and the thoughtful modern remodeling that has also been completed. Being within walking distance to delicious restaurants and coffee shops was an added bonus. We particularly enjoyed dining at The Humble Tomato and Del Sol. The Wild Bean for coffee and breakfast was also a big hit with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure perfection and ideal location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don&Barb B.

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

Motorcycle trip in Lewisburg, WV

Adorable place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky D.

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

3day concert

We enjoyed our stay. It was a great house and very close to the fairgrounds. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
there was good communication with the host
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

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

Bike camp base

Great riding just outside our door and a perfect place to relax afterwards. Non-riders found plenty to explore in town and great restaurants were enjoyed by all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesly M.

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

Great Birthday Trip

This cottage is lovely and full of unique details. The location is perfect for a quick walk almost anywhere downtown and the host is lovely and easy to reach if needed. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Close to everything in downtown

This was a great location, we easily walked all of downtown and enjoyed the local businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

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

Excellent location!

Great way to access DT lewisburg and very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed another great stay at the Verdie May house this weekend. This is our go-to place anytime we go to Lewisburg. The house is perfect for us and is in an ideal location adjacent to downtown. It’s perfect for walking to the downtown restaurants and shops, which are so nice. The beautiful wrap around porch cannot be beat! We spend lots of time out there. I highly recommend the house for anyone looking for a great place to call home while visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Sweet little cottage with all the comforts of home.

This sweet little cottage is in one word, perfect. It is centrally located so you can walk to all the stores and restaurants but is still in a peaceful neighborhood. .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls trip

Cottage was so cute. Well appointed. Quality linens, super thick towels, heavy cutlery .Very close to everything Loved the porch. Be sure to order breakfast. It was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Adorable Cottage

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the lovely cottage again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and i and another couple had a great stay in Lewisburg at this cute cottage. The porch space is the highlight and we enjoyed coffee in the morning and unwinding at night out there. The downstairs bathroom and shower are amazing! The best part was the location. We walked to 4 different awesome restaurants, all within 3 to 4 blocks, as well as all the downtown shops. Elinor was great with communication and made the stay very enjoyable! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora K.

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

Very nice spot this is my second stay. Walking distance to Lewisburg. Owners provide all comforts.

Great experience and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy cute home

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wailee W.

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

Beautiful Cottage

The cottage was perfect! Fantastic linens, beautiful decor, charming porch, walking distance to a lot of restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Cute & Cozy

Two couples stayed here for two days. Great location and the most fantastic porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Cute little house in perfect location

Loved everything about the house. Well equipped, great location and perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Lovely home in great location

Lovely, well maintained historic colonial cottage with huge wrap around porch in walking distance of downtown. It was a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elinor Buys

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I am a Lewisburg native (my family have lived in Lewisburg and Greenbrier County for generations). I went to Greenbrier East High School and graduated from West Virginia University. I married an Australian and moved to Brisbane, Queensland many years ago. We have two daughters and I am a Professor at Australian Catholic University.

Why they chose this property

As Lewisburg and West Virginia will always be 'home' for me, my husband and I decided this house would be perfect as our Lewisburg home. My Mother, Aunt and two Uncles bought the house in 1995 and I bought it from them in 2016.
The location of the house is special as from the back porch I can see the house where my grandparents lived - where we had our wedding reception many moons ago. As a child, I visited Verdie May (who lived in the house).
When we bought the house it was in poor condition - the renovations were extensive and a new addition was added (bathroom, laundry and porch). It is a wonderful place for our family - our daughters love it!

What makes this property unique

The location of the house is fantastic. I love being able to walk everywhere (we very rarely use the car!). The new porch is the best place to relax - and to see what is going on!

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