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Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views

Apartment in Reisterstown with kitchen and balcony

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main living area
library on the second level
fully equipped kitchen
The couch folds out to a queen bed
bedroom on the third level with en suite toilet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Reisterstown, MD
  • Place, McDaniel College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Stevenson University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Johns Hopkins University
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪44 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Adults only
The farm is not a safe place for children under 12
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Events

No events allowed
Inquire about parties & events: historicfarm.org
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside, within limits
1. Under no circumstances can we accommodate pets. Our residences are allergen free. Many of our guests are "deadly allergic" to cats and dogs.
2. Visitors are allowed but must leave by 10:00 PM. No overnight visitors. No exceptions--because this impinges on our insurance coverage.
3. If you are booking for someone else, you must tell us who that is: brother, sister, friend, whoever. We must know that person's name in advance.

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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gunpowder Falls State Park and Gunpowder Falls State Park Hereford Area. Hampstead Train Station and Baltimore Sports & Novelty are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Reisterstown, MD

What's nearby

  • McDaniel College - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens - 21 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Stevenson University - 28 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Towson University - 35 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Johns Hopkins University - 39 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kecco's Woodfire Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barn Apt on Tranquil Historic Farm--Amazing Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from River Downs Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Finksburg Shopping Center and Carroll Fitness Center & Racquet Club. Finksburg Library and Finksburg Branch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ron Tanner

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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.

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.

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