Fayetteville, West Virginia
Maple & Main
New River Gorge · Sleeps 12 · Walk to Downtown
Your Stay Starts HereWelcome
The annual trip you’ve been talking about for two years
Maple & Main sits in a walkable Fayetteville neighborhood, four minutes from New River Gorge National Park. The setup was built for exactly this kind of trip: real beds for everyone, a kitchen that handles a full group breakfast, a gas fireplace flanked by a green accent wall and cognac leather chairs, and a backyard fire pit with string lights where nobody wants to be the first to say goodnight.
You’ll spend your days hiking, rafting, and climbing. Then walk home through quiet streets — Pies & Pints is 0.4 miles, Cathedral Café 0.6. No designated drivers. No coordinating cars.
This is what the annual trip was always supposed to feel like.
Your Host
Meet Elizabeth
I’ve called Fayetteville home since 2013 — seven years before New River Gorge became a national park. I designed Maple & Main myself, and I’ve been hosting here since 2018. I know which trails catch the best morning light, where locals actually eat, and what a guest needs before they think to ask.
I’m a Fayetteville local, an Airbnb Superhost, and available before and during your stay. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
Elizabeth Morton · Stay Delightful WV
Essential Info
Everything you need to know
To unlock: enter your code, then turn the thumb turn. To lock: press the lock logo on the keypad or turn the thumb turn from inside.
For groups arriving in more than 4 cars, street parking is available on Windsor Lane. Downtown Fayetteville is 0.4–0.6 miles on foot so you won’t need your car once you’re settled in.
The basement is not part of the guest space and remains locked during your stay.
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We recommend purchasing trip insurance — it typically costs less than 10% of your trip and covers weather, illness, and other unexpected events.
The Property
Your home base
The living room is the heart of the house. An oversized sectional faces a gas fireplace flanked by a rich green accent wall, with cognac leather chairs and warm lighting built for post-hike evenings. This is where the midnight conversation still going strong at 1 AM happens. Gas fireplace operates via wall switch — no fuss, instant warmth.
Stainless appliances, a full electric range and oven, open shelving, and enough counter space for multiple people to be useful at once. Stocked with pots, pans, cooking basics, dishes, silverware, wine glasses, and a full suite of small appliances: drip coffee maker, Keurig, French press, blender, toaster, kettle. Dining table seats eight.
Large backyard with a fire pit, outdoor sectional seating, dining table for six, and string lights overhead. This is the main event after dark. The backyard is covered by an exterior Ring security camera (flood light) — the camera covers the back deck, back door, and driveway only. No interior coverage.
Private propane BBQ grill available for your use. Barbecue utensils are provided. Propane tank is included — no need to bring your own. Grill is located on the back deck near the outdoor dining area.
The primary bathroom features a large walk-in shower with marble tile and brass fixtures — exactly what you want after a full day on the river or trail. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and shower gel are provided. Hair dryer available. Plush towels and bed linens included.
Primary Bedroom: King bed, Smart TV, boutique-style layered bedding and soft lighting. Private feel, designed for the couple who earned a quiet room.
Second Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom. Comfortable and private — ideal for couples or two travelers who want their own space.
Base Camp Bunk Room: Two queen-over-queen bunk beds sleeping up to 8. Warm lighting, adventure-themed art. No pullout couches. No air mattresses. Real beds for the whole group.
Compact washer/dryer combo unit located in the hall closet just outside the primary bathroom (entrance hall). Best suited for smaller loads — ideal for a mid-trip refresh of workout clothes or hiking gear. For larger loads, a laundromat is nearby in Fayetteville.
Smart TVs in the living room and primary bedroom. Log in with your own streaming accounts — Netflix, HBO, etc. Fast WiFi throughout the house. Board games and books available for slower evenings. Dedicated workspace with good lighting if someone needs to sneak in a few work hours.
Explore
Fayetteville & the Gorge
Everything worth doing, eating, and drinking within reach of the front door — curated with the specificity of someone who actually lives here.
The post-adventure staple. Craft pizzas with genuinely creative toppings alongside rotating craft beer on an outdoor patio playground-ready for groups of all sizes. Order the Heirloom Tomato Pie in late summer — locally sourced and only around for a few weeks. Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3–6pm, $1 off pints.
A century-old converted church with stained glass and serious coffee. Artsy, unhurried, the exact energy you want before a trail day. The fluffy pancakes — blueberry, banana-nut, cinnamon roll — have achieved legendary status. The Vegetarian Panini and homemade carrot cake are the lunch move.
Named one of the best restaurants in West Virginia by Southern Living, Washington Post, and USA Today. Bold, creative sandwiches with premium sourced meats in a rustic tavern buzzing with outdoor enthusiasts. Craft cocktails, curated beer, and live music on weekends.
Inside a beautifully restored historic home on Court Street, sun-drenched windows and local art on every wall. Scratch-made in small batches — the AM Handheld with housemade sausage and pepper jam, and the homemade granola are the moves. House-roasted espresso makes this the ideal morning launch pad.
Fayetteville’s most upscale dining, inside a beautifully restored 1920s mansion steps from the property. The prohibition-era cocktail lounge opens at 4 PM for pre-dinner drinks and charcuterie. Al fresco decks, covered porch, landscaped grounds. The Tuscan Chicken and Gnocchi is the local favorite. Sunday Brunch is an event.
A health-conscious spot tucked into the same building as The Stache, serving customizable rice bowls, the signature Sushi Bowl, fresh salads, and sandwiches made for hungry hikers. The menu leans clean — protein-forward bowls with fresh vegetables and bold sauces, plus grab-and-go energy bites. Currently operating on a limited schedule (primarily Saturdays), so check @thetakeoutwv on Instagram before heading over.
Fayetteville’s beloved post-hike ice cream stop, serving Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream in 15+ rotating flavors — Blue Panda, Dark Chocolate Raspberry, classic Moose Tracks — along with waffle cones, sundaes, and sorbet freezes. The shop doubles as a candy and toy store. Pup cups available for dogs. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Fayetteville’s favorite indie coffee shop on South Court Street. Bright, art-filled interior with $3 vinyl CDs for sale alongside your latte. The Maple Latte and Dirty Chai have earned it a 4.7-star Yelp rating. Free WiFi, great for remote workers and post-rafting debriefers alike.
A beloved Fayetteville institution since 2000. Serving Equal Exchange fair-trade coffee alongside a menu built on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. The Ultimate Carrot Cake and homemade bread pudding made from day-old muffins are the dessert moves. Open Mon, Tue, Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM; Sat 8 AM–3 PM; closed Wednesday.
A near-perfect 4.9-star Yelp rating earned through consistently excellent coffee and fresh upbeat American diner fare. Great coffee, heavenly pound cake, genuinely friendly staff. Open every day except Tuesday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM. The strong espresso drinks pair beautifully with their savory breakfast plates.
A quietly extraordinary community-driven coffee shop in Oak Hill, staffed largely by volunteers and delivering high-quality espresso at accessible prices. Spacious, relaxing atmosphere with free WiFi and charging outlets. Specialty drinks lean on Latin American beans — house blends like the Fog Chaser and Bridge Blend are worth the detour.
Perched along the Midland Trail in Ansted, Gran Robbie’s uses Coal River Coffee espresso beans roasted in West Virginia. Creative menu: savory toasts, Cincinnati-style chili, double-chocolate zucchini muffins. Consistently called an “amazing find” near Adventures on the Gorge. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. They sell their house coffee blend to take home.
Fayetteville’s go-to outdoor gear shop since 1994, with a cozy cafe in the back serving locally sourced coffee, beer, and weekend burritos with free WiFi. The staff are climbers and paddlers who know every access point in the gorge — this is as much an information hub as a coffee stop. A natural pre-hike launch pad with a back patio and the kind of unhurried vibe that makes you linger longer than planned.
The most convenient one-stop shop in Fayetteville. Full grocery department — produce, deli, fresh meats, pantry staples, beer, household supplies — alongside pharmacy and electronics. Open until 11 PM daily. Ample parking and curbside grocery pickup available. Best for stocking up on arrival day.
A beloved regional supermarket on Midland Trail with a solid selection of fresh meats, produce, dairy, and local West Virginia products you won’t find at big-box chains. Community-feel store, well-stocked for a full week of supplies. Open daily 7 AM–10 PM.
Full-service Kroger in Oak Hill with wide deli, bakery, seafood counter, and pharmacy. Inside Fayette Square shopping center so you can knock out multiple errands in one trip. Kroger’s digital app integrates fuel points and weekly digital coupons. Online grocery pickup with same-day slots available.
A New River Gorge institution 1.5 miles north of the bridge on Ames Heights Road. Fresh produce, grab-and-go backpack meals, beer, wine, ice, and camping supplies alongside hot breakfast and lunch. The most adventure-convenient grocery stop in the area. Friendly staff who know the gorge well.
A nonprofit farm market on 82 acres in Fayetteville — the most direct-from-farm grocery experience in the region. Ultra-fresh produce harvested steps from the market, plus meats, dairy, flowers, and artisan pantry items from other local Appalachian farms. Open Thu–Fri 1–6:30 PM, Sat 11 AM–5 PM (Sundays May–December).
The classic. Rhododendron tunnels lead to a narrow sandstone overlook with the New River Gorge Bridge framing perfectly ahead — 876 feet below. Arrive before 8 AM on weekends: the parking lot fills fast and the early light is better anyway. Only 320 feet of elevation gain, family-friendly for most fitness levels.
Threading through rhododendron tunnels along the edge of sheer sandstone cliffs nearly 1,000 feet above the New River. Some of the park’s most jaw-dropping views. You’ll often spot world-class rock climbers on the walls far below. Best April through November when rhododendrons are in bloom.
A short but unforgettable stroll packing in dramatic bridge views without a strenuous hike. Accessible paved ramp to first overlook; 178 steps to a lower platform with a face-on bridge view. Takes about 15 minutes, perfect for all ages. Stop inside the Visitor Center for ranger talks and trail condition updates.
At 1,400 feet above the river, Grandview sits at the deepest point of the gorge. The Rim Trail delivers a 360-degree panorama from a sandstone promontory at Turkey Spur — views of three dramatic bends in the river. Catawba rhododendrons bloom brilliantly in late May and early June. Free admission and ample parking.
A quiet favorite for history lovers — follows an old mining road through cathedral-like forest to the ruins of a late 1800s coal operation above the New River. Mine tracks, crumbling stone foundations, and a cave-like mine entrance all slowly being reclaimed by the forest. Relatively uncrowded. Best in fall when leaf drop reveals river views.
A beloved Fayetteville institution along the Nick Rahall Greenway, crafting quality small-batch beer since 2010. Flagship brews like Long Point Lager and Mountain Momma Pale Ale alongside rotating seasonals — all available by pint or growler. No kitchen, but food trucks roll up most weekends. Open seasonally April through early December.
Sprawling converted building along the Midland Trail — the production hub and main hangout for New River Gorge craft beer fans. Rotating lineup of Appalachian-inspired ales, IPAs, kettle sours on tap plus a full food menu. Indoor game room, fire pits, live music, pet-friendly outdoor seating. The natural post-adventure destination.
A destination unto itself — a stunning taproom restaurant on 30 wooded acres where deer and wild turkey wander into view. The beer program leans into local Appalachian ingredients: farmhouse ales, hop-forward IPAs, barrel-aged specialties. Original local artwork fills the modern-rustic interior. Full food menu and regular live music.
The first vineyard established in Nicholas County, producing a range of estate wines alongside spirits from the on-site Isaiah Morgan Distillery. Tasting room open daily (except Sundays in winter). Dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines made from locally grown grapes. Relaxed, scenic stop with beautiful mountain views and working family farm charm.
West Virginia’s highest-elevation winery at over 2,500 feet — 20 acres of vines across the former Twin Oaks Golf Course, with two ponds, a tree deck, and an octagonal gazebo overlooking the hillside. National and international award-winning 15 varietals. Unhurried tastings in a genuinely beautiful mountain setting. On-site blueberry picking in summer.
One of the most dramatic short drives in the eastern United States. Descends 600 feet from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center into the gorge, passing beneath the massive New River Gorge Bridge three times along its winding cliff-hugging route. Plan on 45–60 minutes so you can pull off at the overlooks and river access points. Not suitable for RVs or trailers.
Along US Route 60 (the Midland Trail) to Hawks Nest State Park — a clifftop perch 750 feet above one of the oldest rivers on the continent. Sweeping bird’s-eye panorama with layers of forested ridges receding into the haze. An aerial tramway descends to the riverbank for jet boat rides in season. Stop at Cathedral Falls on the way.
West Virginia’s oldest and most storied scenic highway — 180 miles across the state through 41 towns. The 55-mile eastern segment from Fayetteville to Lewisburg climbs out of the gorge, winds through farm hollows and elevated plateau country, and arrives in Lewisburg with its Victorian architecture and mountain meadows. Peak fall color typically arrives the second and third week of October.
West Virginia’s largest lake ringed by 60- to 80-foot sandstone cliffs glowing turquoise-blue against the emerald forest — more reminiscent of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast than Appalachia. The scenic loop follows US-19 North to WV-129 past the massive Summersville Dam and clifftop overlooks above the clearest swimming coves in the region.
The 30-minute drive winds through Fayette County’s most pastoral countryside into the densely forested gorge of Glade Creek, where the iconic 1976 replica grist mill — one of the most photographed landmarks in West Virginia — sits beside a roaring waterfall. Cathedral stands of hemlock and white oak with Glade Creek cascading alongside. Mill operates seasonally May–October, free to visit.
West Virginia’s premier outdoor adventure resort. Everything from whitewater rafting and zip-line canopy tours to climbing inside New River Gorge National Park. Families with kids as young as 6 can ride the calm Upper New River Float Trip; older kids and teens can tackle Class III–V rapids with expert guides. Gear and wetsuits provided. Reservations strongly recommended on summer weekends.
The perfect first stop for families. Free interactive exhibits, a bookstore with junior ranger activity books, and rangers who can tailor recommendations to your group’s ages. Kids earn an official NPS Junior Ranger badge — a keepsake they’ll wear all week. The outdoor overlook deck delivers a jaw-dropping bridge-and-gorge view that thrills every age. Open year-round; parking free.
The most scenic and family-accessible section of New River Gorge National Park, 1,400 feet above the river on a wide paved path even strollers can navigate. The Main Overlook delivers an unforgettable panorama; Turkey Spur has equally dramatic views with fewer crowds. Easy boardwalk trails through rhododendrons and autumn foliage. Ranger-led nature walks on summer weekends.
Walk 851 feet above the New River on a guided catwalk tour beneath one of the world’s most iconic arch bridges. Certified guides share the bridge’s construction history while pointing out wildlife in the gorge below. Kids ages 8 and up welcome. Appropriate for families comfortable with heights — no climbing or extreme fitness required. All safety harnesses provided; book in advance.
West Virginia’s largest lake — one of the clearest in the eastern US, nicknamed “The Turquoise Caribbean of the Appalachians.” Family-friendly swimming, picnicking, fishing, and boat and kayak rentals. Refreshing summer water temperatures, gentle sandy beach areas for young children. Admission and parking free; rental equipment available seasonally.
An indoor escape room venue in the heart of downtown Fayetteville featuring WV-themed rooms — The Feud (Hatfield-McCoy), ScareBnB, Lost in Fayetteville — plus VR experiences. The perfect rainy-day or evening option for groups. Nobody is actually locked in and exits are always available. Open daily 1-9 PM.
Fayetteville’s dedicated paddleboard and kayak outfitter, with gear pickup in town and tours launching on Summersville Lake — WV’s largest lake with remarkably clear turquoise water often compared to Caribbean blue. Rentals, guided tours, and instruction for all skill levels. An ideal half-day trip combined with a gorge trail day.
An underground guided tour of a real historic coal mine led by veteran miners, through 1,500 feet of restored passageways that stay a constant 58 degrees year-round. A fascinating window into WV’s coal heritage and a natural hit with kids and adults alike. Full visit including the Coal Camp and Youth Museum takes about 2.5 hours. Open late March through early November.
A 1,500-acre adventure resort offering whitewater rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers, zip lines, rock climbing, and the Wonderland Waterpark — a spring-fed lake with giant inflatables, double waterslides, a Blob launcher, and a zipline over the water. One of the best all-day options for groups who want everything in one place. Waterpark day passes from $10; rafting varies by class.
A full-service mountain bike destination at the gateway to New River Gorge singletrack, with rental bikes, expert repairs, and trails connecting directly to the NRG trail network. Suitable for all abilities from beginner flow trails to technical gorge-edge descents. The Handle Bar + Kitchen on site serves craft beer and food post-ride.
Location
500 West Maple Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840 · 4 minutes to New River Gorge · 0.4 mi to downtown
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Our other homes
Traveling with a different group next time, or know someone looking for a place near New River Gorge? We have three other homes on Airbnb — all designed by Elizabeth, all in the gorge.
Contact
We’re here if you need us
Questions before arrival, during your stay, or anything urgent — reach out directly. Messages after 7 PM may be answered the next morning unless it’s an emergency.
Stay Delightful WV · Hosted by Elizabeth