The historic McGrath House was built in 1910 and and has been completely restored in 2015 including a newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, a restored firepit and a new flagstone patio in the back yard. The house has 4 bedrooms including a master bedroom on the ground floor with king bed and master bath, 3 bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom. Bedroom #2 has a king bed, Bedroom #3 is accessed through Bedroom #2 and has a full size bed and single bed. Bedroom #4 has a queen bed and single bed. A covered side porch is available for sitting outside in the shade. A large flagstone patio with masonry sitting walls is located at the back of the house. The backyard includes a firepit with sitting walls. Nearby attractions include Pies and Pints Restaurant and the day spa and Cool Beanz coffee shop across the street. Other restaurants and pubs within 2 to 4 blocks are Gumbo's, Vandal's Kitchen, Charlies Pub, Secret Sandwich Society and The Station. Guests at the McGrath House have access to the 192 acre Cascade Resort Property across the street including a tennis court and hiking trails. Guests can also walk to bike shops, antique shops, Hardrock Climbing School, Waterstone Outdoors and other nearby unique shops in downtown Fayetteville. No other property in the New River Gorge area offers this combination of luxury living, convenience to the New River Gorge National Park and downtown Fayetteville attractions and access to the Cascade Resort Property.
Luxury 4 Br Downtown Historic Home, Walk to Restaurants, Shops and NRG Park.
- House2400 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay1 - 3 nights
4 Br, 2.5 Bath, Sleeps 10-12 in Downtown Fayetteville Across from Pies & Pints.
Owner
Bill Wells
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 23, 2018
About Bill Wells
Bill and Sally Wells are the owners of the The Ramsey Mountain Lodge, Sugar Creek Chalet and the McGrath House and live nearby in Fayetteville. Sally grew up in town and Bill is a native of Upper St. Clair, PA. The Ramsey Mountain Lodge was Sally's homeplace. It was remodeled into a vacation rental that opened in May 2013. The adjoining neighbor’s house (Sugar Creek Chalet) came on the market in December 2013 and the Wells purchased the house for a vacation rental that was opened in May 2014. The McGrath house was purchased in January 2015 and will open in July 2015.
Bill Wells purchased this House in 2015
Why Bill Wells chose Fayetteville
We have always loved the architecture of the this historic home in downtown Fayetteville. When it came of the market, we decided to buy it because of its great location and historic charm.
What makes this House unique
No other vacation rental property offers this unique combination of luxury living, convenience to downtown Fayetteville's great restaurants, pubs and shops and access to the NRG Park and the Cascade Resort Property across the street.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Fireplace
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom1 king, On first floor, master bath attached
- Bedroom 21 king, 2nd Floor
- Bedroom 31 double, 1 twin/ single, 2nd Floor, access through BR #2
- Bedroom 41 queen, 1 twin/ single, 2nd Floor
- Master bedroom on first floor, other bedrooms on second floor.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1 - Master Bathtoilet, combination tub/shower, Double sink, newly remodeled
- Bathroom 2, Second Floortoilet, combination tub/shower, double sink, newly remodeled
- Bathroom 3, First Floortoilet
Location Type
- DowntownLocated in downtown Fayetteville across the street from Pies and Pints Restaurant. The house is within easy walking distance to many restaurants, shops and pubs and the New River Gorge trailheads
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Spa
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- ParkingParking is available for up to 4 vehicles.
- Air Conditioning
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linens are provided. The pull out couch linens are located in the upstairs bathroom closet.
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceA non-working fireplace is located in the living room. It contains an electric insert.
- Heating
- InternetWifi is provided, no access code is required.
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigeratorincludes icemaker
- StoveElectric stove
- OvenElectric oven
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerCoffee filters are provided. Guests must bring their own coffee.
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsA starter supply of paper towels and soap is provided. Garbage bags are provided.
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThe house has a large newly remodeled kitchen (2015) with new appliances. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
Dining
- Dining Room
- DiningA dining room with dining table that seats 6 is adjacent to the kitchen. A second table that seats 4 is located in the kitchen.
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionA television is provided in the living room.
- Satellite / CableCable service is provided.
- DVD Player
- Books
- Foosball
- Games
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThe house sits on a 1/2 acre landscaped lot.
- BalconyThere is a balcony on the second floor. It is only for fire escape use.
- Outdoor GrillA propane grill is provided on the back patio.
- Deck / PatioThere is a covered patio on the side of the house. A large flagstone patio with sitting walls is located at the back of the house.
- TennisA private tennis court is available for guest's use. It is located on the Cascade Property across the street.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- live theater
- churches
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- cinemas
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
- walking
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- paddle boating
- horseback riding
- sledding
- scenic drives
- boating
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fly fishing
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- water skiing
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- roller blading
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- hunting
- tennis
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- whitewater rafting
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- rock climbing
- snowboarding
- snorkeling/diving
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
17 Reviews
great spot
perfect location in fayetteville, wv. walkable to the city and hiking trails. house was perfect for our small group of 6 adults and 2 kids. owners were very friendly. wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Beautiful house in quaint Fayetteville West Virginia
The house was so well kept and clean, we were very impressed. It's a nice house for a family reunion or group gathering
Great Home
We came up for the weekend to raft the Upper Gauley. We did not stay at the home much as we were busy. When we did stay there, it felt like a home. It was well stocked with all of the supplies we would ever need. It was very clean. It has high end appliances. There was a parade right down the street in front of the home. It was very entertaining. We walked to restaurants for dinner every night. I would recommend the home to everyone.
McGrath House a Wild, Wonderful stay.
The McGrath house was the perfect house for a semi large family (9 adults and 1 small child) to stay. The location was very close to restaurants and shopping in Fayetteville. The whitewater rafting, hiking and climbing were just minutes away. The house was accommodating, spacious and very well maintained and appointed. Bill the owner was very gracious and knowledgeable about the area.
Very clean and well maintained house. It has everything you could ask for.
Had a wonderful stay. The house is well maintained, inside and outside. Kitchen is well equipped with everything. Beds were very comfortable. In all my years of renting from VRBO this is the first time the home owner came by to introduce himself and to top it if gave us awesome home made cake. I would highly recommend this property. Thank you Bill and Sally. You were gracious hosts.
Good but could be better.
The house was very comfortable, extremely clean, beds were great, yard good, location terrific. But we felt as if the owner was very parsimonious. Each bathroom had one tiny bar of soap and one bottle of liquid soap. We ran out of the bar soap in a couple of days. There was no back up toilet paper either. It is unreasonable to expect guests to buy soap and toilet paper. Things were worse in the kitchen. No sponge, no tea kettle, salt and pepper and a few other condiments which looks like what other people left but no sugar. Those are the basics. I should not have to buy sugar for my tea and coffee. And there is a VCR and DVD player but they are not hooked up. With the owner's help, I managed to find out how to access them with the remote but they were not hooked up. They should be removed or made functional. Very frustrating. Again -- very clean and comfortable, but some essentials missing which made us feel not very well taken care of.
We provide a starter supply of soap, shampoo, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent and paper products. The amount provided is generally adequate for a weekend stay. Guests are required to replace these items for their own use if needed for a longer stay. We have debated our policy regarding providing food items. We feel that due to food safety concerns, the majority of our guests prefer that food items that were available for or used by previous guests not be left in the kitchen when they arrive. The kitchen is well equipped with cookware, tableware, cooking utensils and cleaning utensils. We will add a sponge and tea kettle as suggested by our guest. The house has high speed cable and wifi. The TV is set up for cable when guests arrive. A DVD and VCR are available for guests to use but it does require replacing the cable from the cable box with the DVD player cable. It also requires changing the input/source setting on the TV with the remote. This is a simple process and we were able to walk our guest through this process over the phone.
Location
Fayetteville is the gateway to the New River Gorge National Scenic River, home of world class whitewater rafting/kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, zip lines, stand up paddleboarding, trout and smallmouth bass fishing and much more. The town of Fayetteville has recently been voted the Coolest Small Town in America and the #1 Mountain Fishing Town in America. The nearby Endless Wall Trail was voted the most scenic hiking trail in America by USA Today. Other nearby attractions include the Bechtel Summit National Scout Reserve, home of the Boy Scout National Jamboree, Winterplace Ski Resort and Tamarack Art Gallery. The McGrath House is located across the street from Cool Beanz Coffee Shop and Pies and Pints restaurant. The 200 acre Cascade Property is also located across the street. Guests at the McGrath House have access to the Cascade Property including the tennis court and basketball court.