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Carrot Top Cottage surrounded by National Park

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
The main level bedroom with king bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Carrot Top Cottage surrounded by National Park

Tucked in middle of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Carrot Top Cottage is just steps off the Appalachian Trail and a short walk to the world-renowned attractions of Harpers Ferry.

Enjoy the history and natural beauty of Harpers Ferry from your own well-appointed private cottage with all the comforts of home. Play in the spacious backyard, relax around the firepit, or read a book on the wrap-around porch that looks out over the grounds of the National Park headquarters.

• Full kitchen
• Full bath with heated floor
• 4K TV with streaming apps on Roku
• King bed
• Double bed
• Futon (not ideal for an adult but great for a child)
• Patio and fire pit

The Cottage is designed to sleep up to 4 adults with the king bed and full-size bed. The futon in the loft is great for kids but we don't recommend it for an adult.

You'll be walking distance to:
• Restaurants
• Lower Harpers Ferry gift shops, outfitters, and more.
• Jefferson Rock
• Train station
• Appalachian Trail and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
• C&O Canal towpath

It's also just a short drive to:
• Antietam National Battlefield
• Shepherdstown
• River rafting and kayaking
• Zipline
• Wineries/Breweries
• Charles Town Races

PLEASE NOTE: We kindly request that guests sign our "Potomac Adventure" rental agreement within 72 hrs of booking. We'll send an email with the link to our agreement as soon as you finalize your reservation.

Property manager

Cathy Gray
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We don't allow parties at the Estate. Only the number of guests indicated on the reservation are allowed on the property without explicit permission.
We require our rental agreement to be signed by the person responsible for the reservation. An email will be sent with a link to sign the agreement.
A security deposit will be held using the credit card on file. The hold is released shortly after departure.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is home to this cottage. John Brown Wax Museum and Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vivo Day Spa and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. John Brown Museum and Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • John Brown Wax Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • John Brown's Fort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Civil War Living History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 9 min walk
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rossy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carrot Top Cottage surrounded by National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carrot Top Cottage surrounded by National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carrot Top Cottage surrounded by National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carrot Top Cottage surrounded by National Park located?

Situated in Harpers Ferry, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Storer College Campus and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters and Harpers Ferry Children's Park are also within 10 minutes. Harpers Ferry Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Most Perfect Cozy Carrot Cottage !

The house is adorable inside and out! Pulling up to the house you just know that you are in for a treat! The decor is absolutely perfect. The home is very comfortable and has all that you need for a exceptional stay...and then some. Walking the streets and admiring the beautiful old homes is so relaxing! This Is Our New " Happy Place!"
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Very Nice!

Very well stocked, clean, great communication from host, convenient, would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Great place to stay

Absolutely a great place and location. Our plans completely changed after getting 6” of snow and then a deep freeze, but we were comfortable and were able to prepare all our meals with the equipment and utensils provided. Communication was great, check in easy and no extravagant check out demands. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Amazing

This cottage was like a home away from home! It was the perfect location and spotless. We would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Carrot Top Cottage

Unique little cottage in a historic neighborhood within walking distance to Harpers Ferry!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Quiet Getaway

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Super Cute Cottage!

We had a great family trip here! Close to everything that Harper’s Ferry has to offer! Highly recommend this cute cabin for your trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Wonderful time

We enjoyed this weekend away as we explored the history and adorable shops of Harpers Ferry. We loved being close enough to walk on the Appalachian Trail and into town. We loved seeing the deer off and on the whole time we were there. The home was clean and super cute inside! Thank you for this nice weekend away for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RB

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

Cozy, Convenient and Charming

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The home was full of amenities and super clean. We were able to park our car at the cottage and walk to the Appalachian Trail, and on down to the town. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Harpers Ferry Weekend Trip

The house was very clean with a nice porch and backyard. It was about a 10 minute walk to lower Harpers Ferry and Bolivar. The house was perfect for our nice weekend tripto celebrate our 10 year anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Sehr schönes und komfortables Haus

Man hat sehr viel Platz im Haus, alles ist hübsch eingerichtet. Unser Lieblingsplatz war der Porch, mit Blick auf eine große Wiese. Rehe, Murmeltiere u.a. konnten wir beobachten, bei herrlicher Ruhe. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit: Da wir mit dem Zug reisten, fuhren sie uns mit dem Auto zum Potomac, wo wir mit ihren Kajaks paddeln konnten.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Has everything you need!

The Carrot Top Cottage exceeded our expectations! The house was stocked (minus food), like it would if you lived there. They even had cooking oil, salt/pepper, and plenty of dish towels in the kitchen. Our children enjoyed the upstairs. It's the kind of room I would have lived to have as a kid. We were greeted by deer and groundhogs in the yard. The Appalachian Trail was extremely close and easy to take down into town. Be prepared for a hike back up to the house if you walk to town, but you can do it! The location, supplies, and everything was top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

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

Cutest little cottage

When me and my husband got to the cottage it instantly took us back to our childhood. The smells of the plants outside, the creaking of the screen door, the porch, the decor inside reminded me of grandmothers house. It is the cutest little house with so much detail. My boys had the loft upstairs and were so excited about the spiral staircase. Everyday there were three baby deer that would wonder up to the cottage. I give this a full 5 stars. We loved everything about this place. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis D.

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

Terrific Cottage. So charming and spotless

Beautiful cottage. Charming decor. Spotless. Very impressed with the furnishings an such a comfortable bed. Great location. Very close to the Appalachian Trail and Thomas Jefferson Rock. Siiting on the porch in the evening watching the deer walk by. Wonderful property we highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Lovliest cottage and area

Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

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Just the right size for 3

We spent a great week in Harper's Get at this delightful house. It has everything needed, particularly if you have a car and bring it can get did to cook. We didn't- we arrived by train. If like is, be prepared for a to shirt hike to town; fun, but a bunch of hill
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy cottage in West VA

What an amazing place! We had such a blast hanging out in Harper’s Ferry the week before Christmas for our mini-honeymoon. This cottage is everything we hoped for. It was perfect for just us but would also be perfect for a small family. I highly recommend staying at the Carrot Top Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Lovely

Lovely stay! The property was comfortable, clean and cozy and had everything we needed. Carrot Top Cottage is a perfect location for exploring Harpers Ferry!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

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

A charming spot

Carrot Top Cottage was everything it advertised. The decor was lovely, the bed was very comfy/cozy and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade C.

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

Beautiful!!!

We had a fabulous stay! I would highly recommend the cottage - everything you need, perfect location and space. Close enough to walk down to Harpers Ferry attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Perfect location to see all that Harper's Ferry has to offer. The cottage is well stocked and very comfortable. The owners were so easy to contact. We loved walking all over town and getting to enjoy the area. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing In Harper's Ferry

My wife and I traveled for leisure and were happy to stay at Carrot Top Cottage. Commo from the hosts was timely and useful, the house itself cute, nicely situated, well-appointed, and comfortable. The Appalachian Trail was a few steps out the door and we watched the same family of deer emerge from the nearby woods every night as we lounged on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

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

Precious little cottage

The cottage is absolutely adorable. Everything we needed was there. Communication with the owner was fantastic. Downsides were few. The house smelled terribly of moth balls. The outside really needs cleaned or power washed. There were cobb webs all over the porch, doors and windows. I did need to contact the owner regarding the upstairs air conditioner. They promptly responded and came to fix it within 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Perfect location in a beautiful historic town

Harper's Ferry is an amazing location and great place to visit. The location of Carrot Top Cottage is within walking distance of every part of Harper's Ferry, including the Lower Town. The space within and around the cottage was ideal for us. It was nice for all of us to have our own space. The cottage is quaint and well-taken care of. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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