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Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m
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Reisterstown, MD
- Place, River Downs Golf Club2 min drive
- Place, National Aquarium in Baltimore38 min drive
- Place, Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina39 min drive
- Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
main
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
bedroom
Toilet
main
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views
Beautiful, spacious loft-style apartment in barn on historic farm 25 miles northwest of Baltimore. Quiet, lovely, and peaceful, surrounded on all sides by farmland in conservation. Perfect for a relaxing, tranquil getaway, but within easy commute to Baltimore metro area.
A spacious loft style apartment with a large open living room, dining area & kitchen on the first level. Wood burning stove in LR (wood can be bought locally). Radiant heat on first floor, 2 ceiling fans, and three Mitsubishi split units for further heating and cooling. Modern kitchen with stainless stove, fridge, and dishwasher, including microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker -- but no garbage disposal, as we're on a septic system. Main bathroom on ground level has been recently upgraded with soaking tub and new tile, etc. Bathroom has stackable W&D on first floor. Library in 2nd floor loft area. Bedroom with queen bed and 1/2 bath on 3rd floor. Bedroom has wall unit AC/heater. There is a small balcony overlooking a walled flower garden.
This is the ideal get-away for a weekend or a few weeks. You'll see no neighbors, wake up to the sun rising over the rolling fields, sip your coffee at the table on the balcony--with great views to the surrounding 100 acres--relax on the cozy couch and (on a cold day) watch the fire roaring in the wood stove, take a break to watch the birds from the huge wall of windows, spend a couple of hours browsing through the library on the second level, where you'll find all kinds of great books, then pop a DVD into the player downstairs and watch a classic movie--selected from the large in-house DVD selection--or stream a movie from the free wi-fi. And, if you want a little exercise, walk the grounds, where you'll find all kinds of natural treasures: a huge array of flowers and plants and some old trees of historic proportions, including one of the biggest beech trees in the state.
Our 6-acre farm is just at the outer reaches of the NW Baltimore suburbs, in northern Reisterstown. The town of Reisterstown, 4 miles away, has an historic downtown. Westminster, 8 miles north, has a larger historic downtown and is home to McDaniel College. Both towns have nice restaurants and other local attractions. Just south of Reisterstown are Owings Mills, Pikesville, and Towson, large metropolitan suburbs of Baltimore. All have a large variety of restaurants and shopping. Owings Mills has a subway station (only 15 min away) that travels into downtown Baltimore. We are only about 20-25 min from Pimlico racetrack in NW Baltimore. We are just 35 miles south of Gettysburg and many Pennsylvania attractions, including historic sites, orchards, parks, antiques, flea markets, and local ice cream. We will provide guests with an extensive list of local resources and favorite food stops.
A spacious loft style apartment with a large open living room, dining area & kitchen on the first level. Wood burning stove in LR (wood can be bought locally). Radiant heat on first floor, 2 ceiling fans, and three Mitsubishi split units for further heating and cooling. Modern kitchen with stainless stove, fridge, and dishwasher, including microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker -- but no garbage disposal, as we're on a septic system. Main bathroom on ground level has been recently upgraded with soaking tub and new tile, etc. Bathroom has stackable W&D on first floor. Library in 2nd floor loft area. Bedroom with queen bed and 1/2 bath on 3rd floor. Bedroom has wall unit AC/heater. There is a small balcony overlooking a walled flower garden.
This is the ideal get-away for a weekend or a few weeks. You'll see no neighbors, wake up to the sun rising over the rolling fields, sip your coffee at the table on the balcony--with great views to the surrounding 100 acres--relax on the cozy couch and (on a cold day) watch the fire roaring in the wood stove, take a break to watch the birds from the huge wall of windows, spend a couple of hours browsing through the library on the second level, where you'll find all kinds of great books, then pop a DVD into the player downstairs and watch a classic movie--selected from the large in-house DVD selection--or stream a movie from the free wi-fi. And, if you want a little exercise, walk the grounds, where you'll find all kinds of natural treasures: a huge array of flowers and plants and some old trees of historic proportions, including one of the biggest beech trees in the state.
Our 6-acre farm is just at the outer reaches of the NW Baltimore suburbs, in northern Reisterstown. The town of Reisterstown, 4 miles away, has an historic downtown. Westminster, 8 miles north, has a larger historic downtown and is home to McDaniel College. Both towns have nice restaurants and other local attractions. Just south of Reisterstown are Owings Mills, Pikesville, and Towson, large metropolitan suburbs of Baltimore. All have a large variety of restaurants and shopping. Owings Mills has a subway station (only 15 min away) that travels into downtown Baltimore. We are only about 20-25 min from Pimlico racetrack in NW Baltimore. We are just 35 miles south of Gettysburg and many Pennsylvania attractions, including historic sites, orchards, parks, antiques, flea markets, and local ice cream. We will provide guests with an extensive list of local resources and favorite food stops.
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- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
The farm is not a safe place for children under 12
Events
No events allowed
Inquire about parties & events: historicfarm.org
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside, within limits
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
Note from host: Inquire about parties & events: historicfarm.org
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Reisterstown
Located in Reisterstown, this apartment is in a rural area. River Downs Golf Club and Carroll Fitness Center & Racquet Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Finksburg Shopping Center and Clearview Plaza. Hampstead Train Station and Carroll Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Reisterstown, MD
What's nearby
- River Downs Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Johns Hopkins University - 35 min drive - 48.4 km
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards - 38 min drive - 55.4 km
- National Aquarium in Baltimore - 38 min drive - 54.5 km
- Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina - 39 min drive - 56.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wawa - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Royal Farms - 10 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 December 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles
22 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
12 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jacqueline R.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Convenient Location
Jacqueline R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Neruda W.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Neruda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
25 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Retreat
Thomas C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ellen F.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming "curated" multi-level barn
Ellen F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristy N.
14 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural but close to everything needed
Kristy N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica C.
27 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Monica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
22 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Setting - Great Location
Susan B.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane R.
28 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place
Jane R.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
21 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Tranquil...
Susan B.
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen L.
24 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Stephen L.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen M.
24 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Kristen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler A.
5 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat
Tyler A.
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael S.
12 June 2019
The Triplets Birthday Weekend
Michael S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
16 May 2019
Relaxing and peaceful.
Catherine M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philip G.
7 January 2019
Wonderful, tranquil location, the apartment was clean and inviting.
Philip G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlene P.
15 August 2018
Cozy, peaceful getaway. Everything I could have asked for! Highly recommend!!
Charlene P.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia B.
27 July 2018
Most relaxing and comfortable home away from home!
Claudia B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Megan G.
11 October 2017
Bucolic
Megan G.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marty e.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
marty e.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Ron Tanner
Ron is a retired professor, a DIY expert, and a dedicated historic preservationist. In 2015, he (and his wife, now deceased) bought Good Contrivance Farm, a neglected historic family farm that had been owned by the same family for 5 generations.
Since then, Ron has been restoring the farm to its former glory (it hadn't been altered since 1959) and he has created a 501 C3 non-profit whose mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of historic family farms.
Since then, Ron has been restoring the farm to its former glory (it hadn't been altered since 1959) and he has created a 501 C3 non-profit whose mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of historic family farms.
Why they chose this property
We were looking for an historic family farm with a cool old house and cool old buildings--because, not only are we history buffs and nature lovers but we're also DIY experts who love a big project. And we got a big project here because the farm--which had been in the same family for five generations--had not been touched since 1959. We've been working non-stop to bring the farm back to its original splendor and then some.
What makes this property unique
Good Contrivance Farm has the benefit of being throughly historic, with most of its original buildings, and thoroughly beautiful, surrounded by 100 acres of conserved land. The barn apartment showcases an eclectic mix of old and new.
The 6-acre core of the property has beautiful plantings, huge old trees, and splendid views. The farm has plenty of places to sit in leisure and lots of places to walk. We have two large fields, a country lane, a formal garden, and many little pockets of natural beauty. It's a fabulous place to relax and settle into country life.
At the same time, Good Contrivance Farm is incredibly close to major shopping, highways, restaurants, and local attractions. It offers you the best of both worlds: you can use the Farm as a base to explore historic sites like Gettysburg (35 miles north), the big city sights of Baltimore (24 miles south), local farmers' markets and fairs, not to mention some of the best antiquing in the nation. Ron and Jill will provide you with all the insider info. and recommendations.
The 6-acre core of the property has beautiful plantings, huge old trees, and splendid views. The farm has plenty of places to sit in leisure and lots of places to walk. We have two large fields, a country lane, a formal garden, and many little pockets of natural beauty. It's a fabulous place to relax and settle into country life.
At the same time, Good Contrivance Farm is incredibly close to major shopping, highways, restaurants, and local attractions. It offers you the best of both worlds: you can use the Farm as a base to explore historic sites like Gettysburg (35 miles north), the big city sights of Baltimore (24 miles south), local farmers' markets and fairs, not to mention some of the best antiquing in the nation. Ron and Jill will provide you with all the insider info. and recommendations.
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