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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
NZ$219
avg per night

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Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg National Military Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg, PA (GTY-Gettysburg Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

Room

  • 162.6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
Price is NZ$219 avg per night,

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About the area

Blue Ridge Summit

Located in Blue Ridge Summit, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Renfrew Museum and Park and Emmitsburg Historic District are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pall Mall and Mr Ed’s Elephant Museum. Thurmont Park and Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

What's nearby

  • Monterey Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Mount St. Mary's College - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 29 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Montezuma Mexican Restaurants - ‬13 min drive
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About this property

Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.

Historic Stone House c.1800
Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding this meticulously restored historic stone farm house on 16 acres. Trails meander through wooded areas rich with wildlife. Close incredible South Mountain hiking trails including Catoctin National Park and the Appalachian trail. Also situated in the middle Civil War history, Gettysburg (20 minutes by car). 15 minutes to Ski Liberty Resort & 40 minutes to Whitetail Ski Resort.
This is an 1800 stone house with two steep and winding staircases. If you have mobility issues this is not a suitable home for you. You must watch your head going between rooms and doorways. The basement, with hand hewn chestnut log ceiling, holds the laundry and game room. The second floor is the kitchen, living room, quarter bath and access to a mahogany deck with spectacular views. The third floor holds two bedrooms, office space and a full bath with shower and clawfoot tub. Step outsid to a mahogany deck with spectacular views. There is a spring house and two spring fed ponds, a railroad track runs at the bottom of the property, about five acres away. you will hear a slow moving freight train pass once or twice a day.
Also known as the “Benchoof Homestead”, History tells us that General Robert E. Lee stopped at this farm on his retreat from Gettysburg in 1863. His confederate amy traveled Furnace road, adjacent to this property. Monterey Pass, the site of a major Union/Confederate skirmish is in this area. Part of the Underground Railroad is also located at Monterey Pass. Nearby Historic Waynesboro offers ammenities and excellent Sushi and Korean BBQ, a revival cinema, antiquing and art galleries. Emmitsburg is ten minutes away and home to Mother Setons Shrine and The National Fire Academy. The general area is also replete with wineries, craft beer, antiquing etc.

Property manager

Michelle
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Addl fees apply - subject to owners pre approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- 4 person capacity overnight -Micro weddings for addl fees 20 people max -No metal detecting -No hunting. Dogs must be leashed. Non negotiable.
Please flush only toilet paper. No wipes or hygiene products. This is a living museum. The plumbing works great but it needs be respected.
Enjoy!

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 and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Addl fees apply - subject to owners pre approval
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg. located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Monterey Country Club and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Pen Mar Park and South Mountain State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rook R.

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

Amazing Historical Getaway in the Mountains

We came to visit Gettysburg and Amish Country and were excited to learn that while we had spent much time learning about the Civil War, Lee had actually come to visit the very house we stayed at and is detailed in a book located at the property called “A River to Cross”. Before we left we took a picture with our pup on “Lee’s rock” where he rested while the horses drank from a spring nearby and his troops had tea and recharged at the property. The property is very clean, located in a great in between to many destinations, and is a beautiful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a historic getaway to the mountains. Thanks again for a fantastic stay, Michelle!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T C.

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

Quick Escape!

Close to home but far enough to leave worries behind. We checked out local breweries and all were delicious with great atmosphere. Dinner in Emmitsburg was divine and they even gave me a single red rose for Valentine's. We loved the history and charm, the property for walking, and we played some of the very old board games in the home. The owner was very responsive and helpful with navigating the snowy driveway and cleared a path to the door! We reccommend highly and will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

Very nice old farmhouse in a quiet and relaxing setting. Large grassy and wooded section to the front of the house that featured deer & turkeys. The house was cozy & comfortable & had everything we needed to relax after a day of sightseeing in Gettysburg.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

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

Really unique place

The house is as described by owner. It was really in a beautiful location and we just loved reading about some of the history of the house and property. The house is well stocked with the essentials and it was so quiet and private. I will stay there again sometime if the owner will have us again. Communication with the owner prior to our visit went well. There are a lot of things to do nearby to make an experience. One of our favorite places we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023