Welcome to our home on the C&O Canal and the Potomac river, an original 1790 log house expanded in 1857, retaining its historic charm while featuring many modern amenities. The perfect place to be physically active or mellow, staying inside or enjoying multiple areas outdoors, day or night (lit with festive night lights).
Reconnect with nature! The expansive grounds have old tall mature trees, native flowers and garden-favorites, bushes, and a fire pit. Bird lovers, bring your binoculars or just watch the bird feeder below the pergola! Many species of birds visit our feeders and baths. Star gazing, far from the city lights, is another Guest favorite.
We are striving to reduce our environmental impact by restoring an American meadow and increasing the number of native plants that can be admired on our grounds. This obviates the need for using chemicals, reducing Potomac pollution, and attracting pollinators and other wild life. You are likely to see and hear numerous types of birds, insects, frogs, and perhaps even some animals and reptiles indigenous to the Potomac area. They are harmless unless attacked.
The maximum capacity of our historic house is 4 guests, the maximum capacity of each bedroom is 2 guests. The use of one of the bedrooms is included in the base price listed, the use of the second bedroom requires an additional charge. The guests need to be able to climb stairs to the entrance door, to upstairs bedrooms, and into the antique clawfoot bath tub. Tall people need to bend a bit when taking a shower.
Secluded, yet not remote, our home is the perfect base for exploring nature on foot, by bike, or by boat. The property is on the C&O Canal and offers seasonal views of the Potomac (when trees on its banks lose their leaves!) across the towpath.
The house is also a great base to explore the many close-by sites important in American history, and quaint historic little towns with good restaurants. Premium Outlet shopping and dining is also within miles.
(Property on the canal but has limited water views)
Local Attractions and distances:
C&O Canal and Towpath, border the property
Potomac River, borders the Towpath
Antietam National Battlefield, 2 miles
Antietam Creek Vineyards, 2 miles
Dam 4 on the Potomac, 3.5 miles
Shepherdstown, WV, 7.5 miles
Hagerstown, MD, 9 mi
Hagerstown Premium Outlet Mall, 9 mi
Harpers Ferry, WV, 21 miles
Appalachian Trial Head Quarters, 11 miles
Charles Town Hollywood Casino and Horse Races, 19 miles
Washington Monument State Park (includes Appalachian Trail access), 12 miles
We are located within one hour of Washington DC and Baltimore, about 60 miles from three international airports: Dulles (IAD), Reagan (DCA), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), and within 15 miles of interstates 70 and 81.
