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Luxury Historic 4 Br Home, In Downtown Fayetteville Near Parks/Trails, Sleeps 11
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101650 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Luxury Historic 4 Br Home, In Downtown Fayetteville Near Parks/Trails, Sleeps 11
The Wiseman Cottage is a 2 story, 4 bedroom house built in 1930 and completely renovated in the last 4 years. It is the 4th vacation rental in Fayetteville owned and managed by Bill and Sally Wells under the Mountain Vacation Properties Banner. We pride ourselves in providing the best combination of location, luxury accommodations and price for our guests and you can see our guest reviews on our other properties #452740, #563229 and #707475 The house was the home of Doc Wiseman who was a prominent resident of Fayetteville and owner of a pharmacy and soda fountain that was located across the street from the courthouse. Wiseman Avenue, where the house is located was named after Doc Wiseman's father. The house has many beautiful architectural features like hardwood floors, built in cabinets and beveled glass doors. The recent renovations included complete remodeling of the kitchen and bathrooms. The house can accommodate up to 11 people. Bedroom #1 is located on the ground floor and contains a full size bed and a twin bed. The remaining bedrooms are located on the second floor. Bedroom #2 has a full size bed. Bedroom #3 has two twin beds and Bedroom #4 has a queen size bed and a master bath. The other full bathroom is also located on the second floor. There is a half bath on the first floor. The back yard is fenced in and the house is pet friendly. Parking is available in the driveway for up to 6 vehicles. No parking is allowed on the street. The house directly behind the Wiseman Cottage is one of our other vacation rentals (The McGrath House #707475). If you have a larger group, you can rent both houses. The McGrath House is a 4 bedroom house and sleeps up to 12. The Wiseman Cottage is 1.5 blocks from the center of downtown Fayetteville and is close to parks, shopping, restaurants and hiking/biking trails. The old Fayetteville Elementary School is immediately across the street and it has a large fenced in front yard that is now been converted to the town's dog park. The school also has a football field. Most of Fayetteville's unique shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance (1 to 3 blocks). The new Fayetteville Recreation Trail passes directly in front of the house and will take you to the 200 acre Gaines Property in one direction or to the New River Gorge Town Park Trailhead in the other direction. The Gaines Property is owned by our sister company, Cascade Properties, and guests at the Wiseman Cottage are free to hike/bike on the property. The Town Park Trailhead gives you access to miles of trails within and outside of the park. The New River Gorge Bridge and Bridge Walk attraction are only 1.5 miles away and the outdoor adventure outfitters are all within 4 to 7 miles. The Wiseman Cottage and the other houses within the Mountain Vacation Properties family offer the best combination of luxury accommodations, excellent location and affordability in the New River Gorge Region.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Fenced in back yard, pet fee of $75 per pet.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Fayetteville
Located in Fayetteville, this vacation home is in the city center. New River Gorge Bridge and Tunney Hunsaker Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Needleseye Park and Cotton Hill Wildlife Management Area. New & Gauley River Adventures and Ace Adventure Resort are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fayetteville, WV
What's nearby
- Fayette Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Love Hope Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Janutola Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Fayetteville Town Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- New River Gorge Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Wendy's - 5 min drive
- Arrowhead Bike Farm Biergarten & Campground - 5 min drive
- Bob Evans - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leigh B.
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leigh B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany Eckstein-Hartwig and Tim H.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffany Eckstein-Hartwig and Tim H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracy S.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Tracy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
sonja c.
Sep 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Clean
sonja c.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne W.
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable house in the cool town of Fayetteville
Jeanne W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin L.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Erin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim W.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doc Wiseman Home
Kim W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexis W.
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridesmaids house for wedding
Alexis W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ellen L.
Jul 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in a great location
Ellen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne K.
Nov 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, organized, and well stocked.
Suzanne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Michael K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Run Trip
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Terry M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cathy H.
Sep 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters Weekend
Cathy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
Aug 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
Jennifer T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
Mar 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fayette Charmer
Andrea W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hillary C.
Sep 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Lovely
Hillary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Yamilet H., WINTER HAVEN, FL
Jul 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a wonderful stay
Yamilet H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Barb M., Berea, KY
Nov 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends trip
Barb M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joel G., DC
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for access to climbing areas and restaurants
Joel G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
Aug 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very clean!
Linda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne K.
Jul 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit
Suzanne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica Z.
May 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanest property we've ever stayed in!
Jessica Z.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Bill Wells
My wife Sally grew up in Fayetteville. I (Bill) am from Pittsburgh and got here as soon as I could. I am a mining engineer and recently semi-retired where I work 2 days per week. Sally spends much of her time looking after our vacation rental properties. We started out in the vacation rental business in 2013 when we bought and renovated Sally's parents home where she grew up. We love Fayetteville and the surrounding area and we enjoy many of the outdoor recreation opportunities here like hiking, rafting, biking and cross country skiing. I am also the President of the New River Gorge Trail Alliance, a 501C3 non profit organization that is dedicated to creating a long distance trail network in the six counties surrounding the New River Gorge.
Why they chose this property
The Wiseman Cottage is located in a great neighborhood in downtown Fayetteville. It has beautiful architectural features and was well built, well maintained and recently renovated. Sally knew the Wisemans and always loved the house. It is located directly behind one of our other vacation rental properties, the McGrath House (#707475), and groups with up to 23 people can reserve both properties. Fayetteville has many unique restaurants, bars and shops and this house is within easy walking distance (1 to 3 blocks) to most of them. It is also close to the local trails, playgrounds, town parks and the New River Gorge National Park. The New River Gorge Trail Alliance regional trail network passes directly in front of the house. The former Fayetteville Elementary School dog park and football field are directly across the street. The 200 acre Gaines Property is a two minute walk from the house and the New River Gorge Town Park trailhead is only 1/2 mile away. The New River Gorge Bridge itself is 1.5 miles from the house and all of the outdoor adventure outfitters are located between 4 and 7 miles away.
What makes this property unique
The Wiseman Cottage offers the best combination of luxury, well maintained accomodations, convenient location and affordability in the New River Gorge Area.
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