The Harpers Ferry Residence

harpers ferry, west virginia
3 bedroom - 3 bath
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$301 - $360 per night (USD)
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Perks for the Parents

Escape to this treehouse-style getaway in 5 acres of woods, with a woodland playhouse for kids and beautiful contemporary interiors for adults. It sleeps 8. This vacation home is perfectly set up for 2 families with 2 kids each, or one big family, and is ideal for adventurous children who love the outdoors! The property is great for getting the kids away from screens, with a cozy firepit, an outdoor elevated playhouse and 5 acres of land to explore. Parents will love relaxing in this gorgeous contemporary kitchen and living space, where you can cook up family meals or relax with a coffee on the deck as you look out over the trees in complete peace and quiet.

Why Kids Love it

The house is stocked with toys, books and games and they’ll love sharing the woodland-inspired bunk room too. But the big draw here is the amazing outdoors: kids of all ages will love the raised kids playhouse (which is modeled on the main full-size house) and older kids or teens can even sleep out there if they want a camping-style sleepover! Get the family together for toasting s’mores on the firepit, or challenge them to ping pong, foosball or air hockey in the loft room - there’s so much entertainment to keep kids happy here. If you’re traveling with babies or toddlers, the hosts also provide all kinds of children’s gear, including a high chair, Porta-Crib, hiking carrier backpack, stroller, sound machines in all bedrooms, kids dinnerware and more.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 2 nights. Safety notes: the woodland area is safe and flat. The firepit and elevated kids playhouse are both within sight of the house and front porch. Kids are welcome to explore the property as far as you feel comfortable. There are 2 small stairs to the front porch as well as stairs to the upstairs loft mezzanine and bedrooms and stairs down to the basement. Car rental is essential. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (around 2 hours away).

About the Location

The property is located just minutes away from Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, just off the Pontomac River on the border of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia (you can see "the point" where they all cross just down the road). The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet at a nearby spot, and you can drive between the 3 states within 15 minutes. It’s just a 90-minute drive or 2 hour train ride from Washington DC and it's located just off the C&O Canal Towpath, which runs from Georgetown in DC all the way to just 0.8 acres of the property. It’s within easy reach of Antietam National Battlefield, charming Shepherdstown, the Appalachian trail, numerous hikes, river activities, cycling, history, breweries, wineries and more.

Accommodation Details

The house has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set over 3 floors. The main level has an open plan living/dining area which contains the kitchen, breakfast bar and dining table, all with windows looking out to the trees. Upstairs, there are 2 main suites for parents (one kingsize, one queensize) and 1 bunk room for 4 children fitted out with reading lights, toys and books. Down in the basement you’ll find a ping pong table and all the laundry facilities.

Style Notes

Contemporary cabin. This custom-built home feels bright, modern and stylish yet comfortable and livable for families. The furnishings and decor have been carefully curated to blend in with the natural surroundings of Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown, with lots of wooden textures and simple white, gray and black color schemes. Kids love the woodland inspired bunk room. We love the modern black window frames, the nature-inspired green textures in the living space and the surprisingly sleek bathrooms.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 9
1 king
1 queen
1 sofa bed (single)
2 bunk bed
sleeps 1
1 travel crib
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
For cancellations notified up to 6 weeks before the check in date, guests will receive a refund of any amount paid less 15% of the total cost of the booking. For cancellations notified at 6 weeks or less before the check in date, no refunds are given unless the host agrees. If a host does agree to a full or partial refund, this amount will be returned to the guest less 15% of the total cost of the booking. Some hosts will also allow a stay to be rescheduled. Guests should contact their host for further information regarding any request to change the dates of a stay.
Jen B.
Member since September 27, 2024
Contact Host
Hello! I'm Jen! My husband, two young boys and I live in the heart of Washington, DC. We enjoy staying in short term rentals when we travel. We love our city life but appreciate time spent in nature and exploring outdoors. We rent the C&O Abode to short term rental guests anytime we aren't there and love the opportunity to share this special place with you!

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

On the border of West Virginia and Maryland, Harpers Ferry is a historic town just a couple of hours outside DC, set on the Pontomac River. Well known as a weekend escape for city dwellers looking for hiking, history and nature, it's home to Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s Fort, a key site in the 1859 abolitionist raid.