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Downtown Harpers Ferry - In the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Front of building
Kitchen
View from porch looking onto MD Heights & restored Harpers Ferry Train Station
Private parking lot for our employees and guests behind the building.
the restaurant deck under the Lodge deck- lots of good food and drink!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Harpers Ferry, WV
  • John Brown's Fort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Harpers Ferry - In the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Mountainside Lodge is located in the heart of historic downtown Harper's Ferry, and in the middle of Harper's Ferry National Historical Park. This one-of-a-kind vacation rental is located in a 2-1/2 story brick federal-period building built in the 1830's. The house shares the building with a family-style restaurant (The Rabbit Hole) and a very popular gift and jewelry shop, The Vintage Lady. The house was originally 2 townhouses, and the center walls were removed in the 1970s to create a large open space on the 1st floor. While the house's exterior painting scheme reflects this original configuration and looks like 2 separate units, the vacation rental spans both spaces (see photo). The building was used during the civil war by both Confederate and Union Armies, primarily as an infirmary/hospital, and is a stop on the Harpers Ferry Ghost Tour.

The first floor of the house features a large open living room/dining room, a full modern kitchen, 1/2 bath, and a large porch with fantastic mountain and river views and views of Harpers Ferry gap. The inside space features hard-wood floors, exposed brick walls, an exposed beam ceiling (many of the beams are original hand-hewn), and large windows looking onto the mountains and the Potomac River. There is a Roku TV with cable, DVD player, VCR, games and toys, and a 10-seat dining table on the 1st floor. A highchair is available upon request. In addition to modern amenities, the house is decorated in fantastic period antiques.

The second floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room w/ full-sized washer and dryer, and offers views of the Potomac River. The master bedroom has a Queen bed and a comfortable full-size futon (comfortable for 1 adult or 2 children). The second bedroom has a Queen bed, and the 3rd bedroom has a twin/full bunk bed (twin on top; full on bottom). The configuration is ideal for two families (4 adults and up to 5 kids), 2-3 couples, or 6-7 friends! All three bedrooms have TVs and DVD players and comfy sheets, mattresses and pillows.

The building sits atop a steep hill, and there are 65 stairs leading down to the 2 parking spaces reserved for the vacation rental in the rear of the building. The front-door to the house is at street-level, so door-to-door drop-off of luggage is possible.

Property manager

Jill
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids welcome!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs welcome! $75 pet fee applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Harpers Ferry

Located in Harpers Ferry, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary and Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, while Civil War Museum and John Brown Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider John Brown Wax Museum, or check out an event or a game at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • John Brown Wax Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • John Brown's Fort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Civil War Living History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 2 min walk
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Torlone Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brother's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Harpers Ferry - In the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Downtown Harpers Ferry - In the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Harpers Ferry - In the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Harpers Ferry - In the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park located?

This family-friendly Harpers Ferry holiday home is located in the mountains, just steps away from Civil War Museum and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. John Brown Museum and John Brown Wax Museum are just steps away. Harpers Ferry Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing place

It was superb everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nikki bday weekend

this property was absolutely beautiful !! the location is perfect. right in the heart of it all.. very clean i love love all the decor.. you wont ne disappointed.. thanks for a perfect get away weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic home in great location

Perfectly located historic home with well appointed kitchen and comfortable beds. Walking distance to many historical sites, good food and a few shops. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Everything we needed was provided! Loved the deck. Really appreciated the comfortable mattress! There were just two of us but this house would be perfect for 4 or even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway in heart of Harper's Ferry

This property is ideally located in the center downtown with two dedicated parking spots (essential on busy fall weekends) that were also very convenient to the house. The large living space was perfect for our family to come together for breakfasts and evening game night. Our host Jill was amazing! We got super instructions, immediate responses to any questions and she accommodated us so much related to our travel times. The charm, warmth and history of this rental is quite unique and we would definitely love to return to leaf peep later in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house, amazing location!

This was a really interesting house in the perfect location. There was plenty of space and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tempy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Hikers

This property was as advertised. Beautiful , full of character, clean and so comfortable. The location was perfect. The hosts were so very responsive even though our concern was of our own making. Would stay here again for sure. Thanks Jill, Rich and John
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING lil get away!

The house was beyond expectations!.. We love being in Harpers Ferry and our accommodations plus Jill, the owner, made the short stay simply exceptional. Next time we come back to Harpers Ferry this is the only lodging we want to be in!!!! THANK YOU to JILL and The AMAZING STAFF at " The Rabbit Hole"....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome as usual

Perfect weekend to connect with friends. A historic atmosphere is amazing. We will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Trip in Harper’s Ferry

I loved everything about this trip. My family and I went for 2 nights to explore the town and do some hiking. The house was perfect, right in the center of town, clean, and fit right in with the whole feel of Harper’s Ferry. I highly recommend doing the ghost tour and hiking The Maryland Heights trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Harpers Ferry Location

Perfect location in Harpers Ferry. Beautiful view from the veranda of Maryland Heights and the Potomac/Shenandoah confluence. Parking included for two cars, which is very important in a town where it is so hard to find decent parking. The living space is as advertised: clean and comfortable. The noise from the restaurant dies down well before bedtime. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Baltimore, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Got married!

Me and my wife decided to get married at this lovely property in the heart of historical Harper's Ferry. Very spacious and all the amenities one could ask for, plus two parking spaces came with the listing. Fantastic views of the Potomac and the railroad station across the way. Not only did our wedding guests enjoy the ceremony was great that we could include our dog in the festivities and have him stay with us. All-in-all a fantastic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ONE WORD

AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Keeps getting better!

This is probably our 6th time staying here with different family members. Always fun to be engulfed in history. The view was awesome and the fall colors made it even better! There's lots of games & indoor activities if you get tires of the cool shops. Our favorite activity is walking to the river. The weather this time was even warm enough to get into the water! Not me...but our dogs did! AND we just found out that this marvelous host/owner rents out a place directly across the street! Sooo...if you have an extra large family or group, you can go at the same time! It's called Lookout Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual girls weekend

The perfect spot in the heart of Harpers ferry overlooking the train station and the bustle below. Clean and well appointed with everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terry L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Awful

I am so disappointed. We checked into the beautiful home! Great location! Everything was going great… until evening. Some sort of bugs were swarming through the air conditioning units!! Landing all over the bedding! We thought it was just upstairs They were coming through all the units!! We left after only being there 7 hours. Host was notified. We received partial refund. But vacation was ruined.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Time Stay

Stayed last year and loved it so much came back this year. Just can't beat the location along with the parking spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Great location and beautiful views of Harper's Ferry! Place was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, an easy check in and communication with Jill was great. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with lots of historic charm

Location is great! We enjoyed sitting on the back deck warching the trains. Loved the historic charm of the building and decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Myself, my husband and another couple stayed here a week and had a great time. The home was very clean. The kitchen is well stocked. The building is very old so expect the quirks that come with that. The train station is very near so the trains do come through day and night sporadically. Some nights you not hear any and the next you might hear three. If this is going to bother you then this might not be the place for you. If you can live with that then you will absolutely love it here, as we did. Jill is a wonderful host, very prompt in responding to any questions. The property sits above the best restaurant in Harpers Ferry. When you walk out the front door, you are just steps away from all of the shops, restaurant/bars and park. Also there are great hiking trails you can just walk to. It was so much fun staying here, I would not consider staying anywhere else if I’m ever in the area again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Definitely recommend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Our group consisted of two 30-year olds, two 60-year olds and a baby. We found the place to be very spacious, well-equipped, clean, and comfortable. We loved the welcome book - so thorough and organized. The location was awesome; so nice to be able to walk to the nearby attractions and restaurant right underneath (noise dies down by 9/10ish which was a plus). Really the only big negative to point out is the water pressure in the showers were not great. Also, the train goes by pretty often, all hours of the night, with could get a little bothersome. Otherwise, I definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a Harpers Ferry weekend!

What a wonderful rental! We had an event to attend in Harpers Ferry Historical Park and this place was right at the heart of everything. It was just a few steps (literally!) to terrific eateries and shops, not many more to the park itself and we were afforded lovely views of the mountains. Be forewarned: it could be a little noisy (trains, conversation from the restaurant directly below the house, vehicle traffic outside the front door, old house creaks, etc.) but none of that really took anything away from our stay. Great communication with the owner (always a plus) who kindly accommodated a request for late checkout. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home!

This was the best experience! Great location right in town. Clean, well stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill

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The owners purchased this property in 2004 and lived there for 4 years while they completed restoration of the building.

Why they chose this property

Location! While you will find many vacation homes with an address of 'Harpers Ferry', they are not actually IN historic downtown Harpers Ferry amongst the museums, natural beauty and history. But this one is!

What makes this property unique

This vacation rental is located in the heart of downtown historic Harpers Ferry and in the middle of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. It offers fantastic views, historic charm and significance, and prime location. It is amongst museums, shops & restaurants, steps from the Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers, the C&O canal towpath, Jefferson Rock, Virginius Island, the Appalachian Trail, Maryland Heights and Loudoun Heights. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is a short drive away, as are a number of Virginia Wineries and Harpers Ferry Brewing. There is a large porch that looks onto the mountains, the Potomac River, and Harpers Ferry gap. Kids (and train-loving grown-ups) love to watch the trains pass on the very active rail line and you can even ride the train to this destination, as it is in walking distance to the Harpers Ferry train station, which services both MARC and AMTRAK. The house is bicycle friendly (there is ample space inside to store bikes), and being within walking distance to the C&O canal towpath, is a perfect spot for towpath riders. There are fantastic hikes, from easy to strenuous, right outside the front door (no need to drive). The house offers an open floor plan perfect for larger gatherings, and the whole home is clean, nicely furnished and maintained. We strive for customer service and try to provide everything that a guest might need, including detergents and hand soaps, sugar, salt, pepper, basic spices, coffee filters, toilet paper, papertowels, napkins, etc., etc., etc. Our guests tell us over and over that this is the most well-stocked vacation rental that they have ever visited.

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