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📍 Chester, West Virginia · Northern Panhandle

Front-porch stays in our little Ohio River town.

Two welcoming homes in Chester, WV — the kind of place where neighbors wave from the porch. Close to Mountaineer Casino, Star Lake shows, and Tomlinson Run, with Pittsburgh an easy day trip. Book direct with Almost Heaven Property Rentals.

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Locally run in Chester Cared for by neighbors, not a faraway call center
No cleaning fee The price you see is honest and simple
Secure checkout Hostaway-powered direct booking
Right in the Panhandle Minutes from the Ohio River & Pittsburgh day trips
Two homes in Chester, WV

Pick the porch that feels like yours

Both of our Chester homes sit in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, a short hop from the Ohio River, Mountaineer Casino, and the pottery towns of East Liverpool and Newell. Settle in for a concert weekend, a casino getaway, or a quiet small-town reset.

The Auburn living room with sofa, coffee table, and TV The Auburn · living room
19 Poppy Lane · Chester, WV

The Auburn

A warm, easy-living home tucked into a quiet Chester street — close enough to walk the neighborhood, close enough to drive to a Star Lake show or a night at Mountaineer.

🛏️ Comfortable sleeping 👥 Great for 2 🚗 Free parking
Concert weekends Casino getaways Self check-in
Direct rate · no cleaning feeSee dates
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The Piedmont exterior with front porch and yard The Piedmont · front porch
451 McKnight Lane · Chester, WV

The Piedmont

A comfortable Northern Panhandle home for travelers who want a real front porch, an easy drive to Pittsburgh, and the Ohio River close by.

🛏️ Comfortable sleeping 👥 Great for 2 🚗 Free parking
Pittsburgh day trips River town Self check-in
Direct rate · no cleaning feeSee dates
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Traveling with another couple or a group? Book both homes together for a shared Chester weekend — just send us a note in the inquiry form.

Why book direct

Skip the middleman, talk to your hosts

You'll find our homes on Airbnb, Booking, and Vrbo — but booking here connects you straight to the Chester team that keeps the porch lights on.

Talk to real locals

Questions about Star Lake parking or where to grab breakfast? You're messaging neighbors who actually know Chester, not a help desk.

Honest, simple pricing

No surprise cleaning fee. What you see is what you pay, with a clear note on the only add-on — a small extra-guest fee over two guests.

Secure, direct checkout

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No cleaning fee · 2-night minimum · $25 per guest/night over 2 guests

The Auburn Hostaway listing ID 403127 · 19 Poppy Lane, Chester, WV
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The Auburn · 19 Poppy Lane, Chester WV

A quiet Chester street, a warm welcome

Main living room at The Auburn with seating and entertainment area Main living space
Kitchen at The Auburn with island seating and full appliances Kitchen
Bedroom at The Auburn with a made bed and warm lighting Bedroom
Second bedroom view at The Auburn
Restful bedrooms
Bathroom at The Auburn with vanity and shower access
Clean bath setup
Outdoor deck seating at The Auburn
Deck seating
Grassy yard and trees near The Auburn
Quiet yard

What you'll love about The Auburn

Restful bedroomsMade up fresh for a comfortable two-night-plus stay
Front porch hospitalityThe kind of porch made for morning coffee
Self check-inArrive on your schedule after a Star Lake show
Free on-site parkingEasy for a road trip or casino weekend

Close to home base

  • ↳ Minutes to Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort along the Ohio River
  • ↳ Quick drive to the Newell & East Liverpool pottery district and the Fiestaware Outlet
  • ↳ Easy reach of Tomlinson Run State Park for trails, lake swimming and fishing
  • ↳ About an hour to Pittsburgh International Airport and downtown Pittsburgh
The Piedmont · 451 McKnight Lane, Chester WV

Your Northern Panhandle home base

Living and dining area at The Piedmont with sofa and table Living and dining
Kitchen at The Piedmont with stainless appliances and counter seating Kitchen
Bedroom at The Piedmont with a made bed and TV Bedroom
Front exterior of The Piedmont with porch and lawn
Front porch
Bathroom vanity and shower at The Piedmont
Full bath
Laundry area at The Piedmont with washer and dryer
Laundry
Outdoor deck seating at The Piedmont
Deck seating

What you'll love about The Piedmont

Comfortable sleepingRest up between river towns and Pittsburgh trips
True front porchWave to neighbors, watch the small-town evening
Self check-inLate arrival after a Pirates or Steelers game? No problem
Free on-site parkingRoom for the truck, trailer talk welcome

Close to home base

  • ↳ Short drive to The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown for summer concerts
  • ↳ Close to Mountaineer Casino and the Ohio River towns of Newell & East Liverpool
  • ↳ Near Tomlinson Run State Park, with Raccoon Creek State Park a scenic drive away
  • ↳ Quick run to Weirton, Beaver, Monaca, Boardman, and on into Pittsburgh
A local guide to Chester & the Northern Panhandle

What brings folks to Chester, WV

Chester sits at the very top of West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, where the Ohio River bends past pottery towns and rolling ridgelines. Here's what our guests come for — most of it within a short drive of both homes.

World's Largest Teapot

Chester landmark · quick photo stop

A one-of-a-kind roadside landmark tied to Chester's pottery history and the kind of small-town stop guests remember after checkout.

The Pavilion at Star Lake

~35 min · Burgettstown, PA

The region's big summer amphitheater. Stay the night after a show instead of fighting the post-concert traffic home.

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort

~15 min · New Cumberland, WV

Slots, live thoroughbred racing, dining and shows along the Ohio River — a longtime Northern Panhandle draw.

Tomlinson Run State Park

~15 min · Northern Panhandle

Hiking, a swimming lake, fishing and camping just down the road — the easiest outdoor day trip from either home.

Fiestaware & pottery country

~10 min · Newell & East Liverpool

Chester sits in the heart of America's pottery district. Tour the Fiestaware Outlet in Newell and the historic kilns of East Liverpool.

Pittsburgh day trips

~1 hr · airport & downtown

Roughly an hour to Pittsburgh International Airport and downtown — perfect for a Steelers or Pirates game, the NFL Draft, or a city day.

Trails, river & ride weekends

Raccoon Creek & beyond

Raccoon Creek State Park, Ohio River outings, and the area's popular 4-wheeler and side-by-side events draw riders all season.

Chester, WV World's Largest Teapot Newell East Liverpool Weirton Beaver Monaca Shippingport Boardman Burgettstown / Star Lake New Cumberland Pittsburgh
Chester feature

Yes, Chester is home to the World's Largest Teapot.

It is exactly the kind of stop that makes a small-town stay memorable: a giant teapot, a roadside photo, and a piece of local pottery history all wrapped into one Chester landmark.

Roadside Americana Originally connected to a Hires Root Beer advertising barrel before being remade as Chester's teapot landmark.
Pottery-country roots Brought to Chester in 1938 as a larger-than-life nod to the region's pottery industry.
Easy guest stop Plan it as a quick photo stop near Carolina Avenue, then keep exploring Newell, East Liverpool, and the Ohio River towns.
Stay near the Teapot Explore more nearby stops
World's Largest Teapot landmark in Chester, West Virginia World's Largest Teapot · Chester, WV
Good to know

Booking your Chester stay

Everything you need to know before you reserve. Have another question? Reach out anytime — you'll hear back from a real person in Chester.

You'll find The Auburn and The Piedmont on the major platforms, and you're welcome to book wherever you're comfortable. Booking direct connects you straight to Almost Heaven Property Rentals here in Chester — the local team that actually cares for the homes. Reservations run through our secure Hostaway-powered checkout.

No. Neither home charges a separate cleaning fee. We keep pricing simple so you know what to expect.

The minimum stay is 2 nights at both The Auburn and The Piedmont. Concert and event weekends book up early, so reserve ahead when you can.

The only add-on is an extra guest fee of $25 per guest, per night for guests beyond the first two. Everything else is included — and again, there's no cleaning fee.

Direct reservations are processed through our secure Hostaway-powered checkout — the same trusted booking system used behind the major platforms. Choose your property, dates, and guest count in the booking calendar to see live availability and complete checkout.

Our direct-booking cancellation policy is being finalized and will be published here soon. In the meantime, reach out and we'll walk you through current terms before you book.

Chester sits at the top of West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, roughly an hour from Pittsburgh International Airport and downtown Pittsburgh. Mountaineer Casino, Tomlinson Run State Park, and the Newell/East Liverpool pottery district are all just minutes away.

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Where we areChester, West Virginia · Northern Panhandle, on the Ohio River
The simple stuffNo cleaning fee · 2-night minimum · $25/guest/night over 2

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